Hitachi 50GX49B Operating instructions

PROJECTION COLOR TV

OPERATING GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

2.4

FIRST TIME USE

THE GENIUS

REMOTE CONTROL

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 54-58

IMPORTANT

Follow all warnings and instructionsmarked on this projection television.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri-

angle, b intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"d_mgerous voltage" within the product's encin_ure that may be of a

sufficient magnitude to constitute a dsk of elecldc shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

sled the user to the presence of imbo_ant operating and mainte-

narx:e (sen,icing) instmcbons in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

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WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS PROJECTION TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television.

• Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television.

• This television is not intended for use in a computer room.

CAUTION: Adjustonlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredintheinstructions,asimproperchangesor modificationsnotexpress-

lyapproved by HITACHI could voidthe user's authodty to operate the TV.

I MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that

are not expressly approved by Hitachi Amedca, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

POWER SOURCE

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This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC current.

Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S (POLARIZED)

PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE

BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50HZ, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING

OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.

I NOTE:

This television receiver will display television closed captioning, (r_ or _ ), in accordance with I

paragraph 15.119 ofthe FCC rules.

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CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages andother haz-

ards. If the television does notoperate propedy, unplugthe television and call your authodzed dealer or ser-

vice shop.

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SAFETY TIPS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION:

( Read all of these Instroctions.

( Save these instructions for later use.

( Follow all wamings and lost_ctlons marked

on the television.

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION

Our reputation has been built on the quality, perfomnence, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions.

Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. TOhelp you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which

will be of benefit to you. please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHi television.

Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI,to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety

problem should be discovered in your product model.

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FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

1. T_ _evtsicn sefis em_ppod_V_ e

(a plug havlre omebladev,_derthan

_e other,) Thic p_ag_ I_ bnto _e

POW_attar onlyn way.Thicis a

_efy fettle. # you am um_e to

insert_ paJgfunyicth _ ou_ tr/

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=el fagt_ at, ¢o_tact_u¢ ek_cthdan

_or_d_o_ y_ d_=_efe outer. _o

nefbe_t _e _ty po_p_.e of tbe

Z, Wbe_ _e po_er corder plug is

damaged or haye_l, unplug the

t_4evicicn from the vedl ougef and

refer se_ to qLmEbed se_ce

3_ Do not o'_ifoed wait ouitefs and

_xbmsicn copds as 5_s c_n r_sult in

Ilbe or el_cbt_ =hock,

4, Oo not aitow anyththg to ,'e_t o_ or

i'll o_er the power cord. and do not

place the t_levlllon where the

power ¢o{d k= subject to hafitc o_

abuse. This may result in a =hock

o_ ltre hazard.

5. Do not attempt to service the

tolovidkmyourself as opening ot

removingcoversmay expolm yo_

to danlterous voltage Or othe_"

hazards, Refer ait seP_icingto

quthithrd_ervk_ personnel,

it. Ne_mrpooh erects of anykindicth

thetekwick_'s¢abic_ slotsas thay

maytouchdsre_o_= voifagepo_nt=

orshortoutpe_ thatcouldru_lt ic

= fn _ e_r_le =hock. Never spil_

Squidof anytd_do_the tetevi=idn.

7. ff that_evldee h=_beendmpoede_

the cabinet has been damaged,

unplugthe a_evisicnfrom the wall

ouitotandrethrse_k:k_ltoqueflited

_r,4ce penmr_t'

8. If _klukl has been SPilled into the

t_evEsidnset, unplug it from the

wall outtet and refer sewice to

quefllted=e_vlcepersonnel.

9. C_ not suitie_t your thto_isthn to

kl_pactef anyicnd,Be careSAnc__o

damuge_e p,_turethbe s_ace.

,lt

ur_ug g_e tel_V_o_ fmrn tbe

wa_ oubet beth_ d_mlr_. U_ e _

be_p do_ thr dw_g, Oonot

use lquld or aeroso_ ck_ne_.

11-I. Do not pi_e the teth_sio_ o_ _

un._able cart, _dand, or t=hidin_e

tab)vision may fall, causiug

se_o_ Ir_ury _o a chltd or an =_._ If_L--

PO_Z, mif Sedou= damage th the _I_

stand recommended by the

_tn_ct_o_, _ _ouid use e

moun=h_ kit approved by the

11-2. Anapoliar_ea_dc_t_

should be moved _th _.

Oa_ _ops, exce_lVe thm_,rand

u_ewmsudacesmay causethe

_r_e and cad _

toovertum.

PROTECTION AND LOCAI'ION OF YOUR TELEVISION

f2, Do _ot use the television neat

wa[ef, for exa111_, near a bathtub,

washbewt, kitchen sink, o_ laundry

tub, in e w_ besernent _ nut s

_m_ po_,etc.

• Never expose the tetev;sion to

rain or water. If the set has been

exposed to r_m or wafer, unplug

television from wail outlet and

refer to qualiite_ se_'ice pecso_÷

nef,

13. Choose a p_ace where Light

(artlt-mial or sunlight) does not

shine dire_ly on the s_men.

14, AvOid dusty pla_. AouJmU_ted

dust Inside I_ chassid rnay cause

fa_um o( the teicvision when high

humk_ty perdsts.

f 5. The _ h_s _Io_ oroponings

the _binet for ventil_tic_

p_rposes which provide re_abte

operation of the I_iver and

p(otect the teleViSion from

ove_, These opo_klgs must

not be bthckpo or _.

• Never cav_ the _icts _ openings

withetothoroth_ materiat'

PROTECTIONANDLOCATIONOFYOURTELEVISION

SAFETY TIPS

16-1. ffan outsioeantonneIscoenec_d

to the toiovls_n, be sure the

antennasystemin _unded so as

tot_'ioe someWomctineagath_

_r, aoo sucgesand buth._amSc

charges. Section 810 of _e

Na_aal Einctrk_ Code. NFPA

No. 70-1975.ixo'Abesir.to_na_

v,_ resbect to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting

sUuctum,gcounding_ me ined-in

wire toan antennadischargeunit.

size of ground_ conductors.

Iocedoeof antm'_a dthchargeunit

connec_n to grounding

elec_obe, and reqmrer_mts th_

thegroundingothctmde.

16-2. NOtoto CA'_/syMem thstMtor:

(Only for tothv_sinn with CAI_'

reception). This reminder is

to calltheCATV system

knsioller'sadentiontoAritcle820-

40 of the NEC that provides

guidelines for Wober grounding

and. in parBcutar,sbec_les that

the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding

_m of _ite bu_dthg,as dose

to the Point of cdoth entry as

pq,cit_l.

m_ce_n

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

CODE INSTRUCTIONS.

17. AnouthidoantennaWarm _d

n(X be thcated in the vinthiblof

ovmrhe_iopower linms or other

einctdcai lightsof Powe¢circuits,

orwhereit cantol_IntosuchPower

_s or dmuifs.Wh_minsb_thg an "_ ._'_

outside_tarm_ systhm,extreme

c..,be peto to

touching such power lines or

_r_ube as co_tact_ them n_ght

befatal.

18, For added pro_'tion for the

teinv_iondudngA _ttning storm. _ __.f

or when it is unused for long

perindsof _¢ne..np_ug it kom the

walt ouitetend disconnectant_mna.

This wm pceve_tbemage doe to

_h_ng endPow_4the su_es.

OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION

t9. Th_ thkwthk_ shautd be obemt-

ed only from _e type of Power

_ of power sup;);'/ at your

_, _t _ de_r or thai

power company. F_ tebecis_s

_ to _,_to _ bett_

_', iwi_" to the operating

from the III _bet and refer _ _"N?

ben'_,_ and wi# often mquim

21. If your t_e¥inio_ is to remain ,._"_ .

unusedtot a pedndofitme. (such

as whengoingoe a homey), turn

the _ OFF an_ ung_ug_t

fromthe waUcu_e_

IF 11HETELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY

22, if you am unab;e to restore

_rmal ol_)ratk_ by fchowing

the detailed procedure in your

operating instructions, do not

attempt any fuller adjustments.

Unplug the television a_ caLl

your dealer or ser,_ tochnidlm.

23. Whenever the television

bemnged o¢the. 0€ d them in a

d_ct change In performance

that inthc_tesa needto,- uri.ce.

unplugthe thlev_on and beve it

m_ked by = quar_ed m-,ine

t_hr_dan.

24. # is nornmlforsometethvi_ons _o

make oc_stonel snapping or

p_g sou,_s, per_o_edy_,en

being turned on or oit'. If tbe

anapothgo_peppthgis _e_nuous

or frequer& unp_ the set _md

con_mityour deain_ or se_toe

techn_an.

FOR SERVICING AND MOOIFICATION

25. DO not use ettochme,lts not

mo_¢nmended by the television

manufacturer as they may cause

hszaofs.

$_ 26. ;/_pamere mqui¢ed. 27. Uponcompthtionofsnyu(vineor

Zj_ be _ne the sewk_ _chntden bee _ to tbe W_W_n, ask the

usedrepthcacmmtp_ts specifiedby _Aca technician to perform

the manofactumr that have the routinesafetyched_ Io betmmi_e

samechai'a<:_sScs as the ed_ that the tetov;.sionis in safe

pert. Unaofhorized sub_itodons opern_ngcondiSon.

mayrNutt in fn. etactocsbeck,o€

nth_"hszards.

PICTURE CAUTIONS

Picture Burn Prevention

Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and

other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to projectiontelevision receivers. Such "PAI-rERN

BURNS" constitute misuse and are _ by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.

When using Picture-in-Picture function,the sub-picture shouldnot be left permanently in one comer of the screen or a

"PA'I-I'ERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time.

Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material

Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may

require pnor authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

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ACCESSORIES

Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.

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1, Remote Control Unit CLU-435UI (Part No. HL00726).

2. Two "AA"size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit).

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

1. Open the battery cover ofthe remote control by pushingthe notched part of the cover with yourfingers and pullingthe

cover off.

2. Insert two new "AA"size batteries for the remote control When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs

and lift them out.

3, Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.

4, Replace the cover.

BOTTOM VIEW

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Uft upon tabto

removebackcover.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV

ANTENNA

Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is

recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and

multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.

LOCATION

Selectan area where sunlightor bdghtindoorilluminationwillnotfall directlyon the picturescreen. Also,be surethat the location

selectedallowsa free flowofair toandfrom the perforatedbeckcover of the set.

To avoidcabinetwarping,cabinet colorchanges,and increasedchanceofset failure, do not placetheTV where temperaturescan

become excessivelyhot,forexample,indirectsunlightor near a heatingappliance,etc.

VIEWING

The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at itsbest, test various

locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing.

The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness decreases as

the viewer moves to the left and dght of the receiver.

Dudng daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the

reflection or the "IV can be located in a different section of the room.

If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing

the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. For

best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side

or behind the viewing area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some expedmentation with speaker

placement for best performance,

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CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are no pcture

close to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is

distortion.

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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS

Most videc/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phone connectors.

For best performance, video cables should use 75--Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell

audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output

and input connector types required by the vadous components and the length of each cable.

300-Ohm Twln Lead Connector

This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna

adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

"F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector

For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna

jack on the tolevision.

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Phono Connector

Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to

inputs and outputs located onthe television's rear jack panel and

front control panel.

S-Video(SuperVideo) Connector

Thisconnectoris used on camcorders,VCRs, and laserdisc

playerswith an S-Videofeaturein placeof the standardvideo

cableto producea highqualitypicture,

ANTENNACONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL

VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CAW (Cable TV)

When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor

antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal, ff

you have a second antenna or cable _ system, connect the coaxial

cable to the ANT B terminal.

VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna

When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect

the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF

adapter, Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the "IV,

When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected

Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the "IV antenna

terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult

your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer.

Tooutdooran_flna

_ Tosecondantenna

orcable system

To outdoorVHF

or UHF antenna

Tooutdoor

ToUHF ANTA/ANTB antennaor

Antenna

_ CA_/system

Antenna mixer

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FRONT VIEW

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

HITACHI

(_) (_) (_) (_ (_ Pushopendoorand

pullforwardanddown.

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MENU button

This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set "IV features to your preference without using the remote.

INPUTIEXR" button

Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, or altemate antenna source. Your selection is shown in the

top dght comer of the screen. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode.

(_) CHANNEL selector

Pressthese buttons untilthe desired channelappearsin the top rightcornerof theTV screen. These buttonsalsoserveas

thecursordown(V) and up (A) buttonswhen in MENU mode.

(_) VOLUME level

Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the "IV screen. These buttons also serve

as the cursor left (<1)and dght (b.) buttons when in MENU mode.

_) POWER button

Press this button to turn the TV on or off.

I NOTE:

Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is selected.

Check the Power Light to make sure the "TVis turned off when not in use.

To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and holdthe POWER button

on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the "IV again to end the auto-demonstration.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

(_ POWER light

You will see a red light when the "iV is turned on.

(_) AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor

The Artificial Intelligence censor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the

best picture. (See page 48,)

_ REMOTE CONTROLsensor

Pointyourremoteat thisareawhenselectingchannels,adjustingvolume,etc.

(_) DIGITAL ARRAY

Use this button to enter DigitalArray mode, This will allow you to adjust your picturequality to optimum performanoe.

(Sea page 37.)

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FIRST TIME USE

(_ Antenna Input/Output

The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A inputcan

be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a

sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled =TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source

such as a cable box, when ANT B is displayed as a main picture.

(_) Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2

The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it ispressed. Use the audio and video

inputs toconnect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you have mono sound, insert

the audio cable into the left channel jack.)

NOTE: You may use VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT: Y-CBC R inputs to connect to Input 2, but note that only one of these I

may be used at a time.

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(_ Monitor Out

These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. To have S-Video output. S-Video signal needs

to be input to input 1 or input 2.

(_) Audio to HI-FI

These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be

controlled by the television's main volume.

(_ S-Video Inputs 1 and 2

Inputs 1 and 2 provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability.

(_) Component: Y-GBCR Input 2

Input 2 provides Y-CaC Rjacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player.

NOTE:

DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using Y-CBC R input.

When using the Y-CBC R input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV's Input 2 Left and Right Audio inputjacks.

Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's CB input and

the components R-Y output to the TV's CR input.

It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-CBC R inputs. (See

pages 47 and 48)

To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-CBC R jacks.

When using the Y-CBCR jacks, Input 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub-picture. (See page 22.)

(_) Speaker Matrix Surround Switch

Use this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features. See Page 17 for Audio System Setup.

The TV's Internal Speakers will be switched off when =EXT." is selected.

(_ Rear Speaker Terminals

These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for the surround sound feature, The volume level is

controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only.

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FIRST TIME USE

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Typicalfull feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

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REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF,

Press the Right Speaker red button and insertthe positive (+) lead wire intothe hole next to the button. Once the wire is

in place, pull the red button back to odginal position and the wire is locked into place. In the same manner, press the

Right Speaker _.ack button end insert the negative (-) teed wire. Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker.

CAUTION: o not short speaker terminal, (do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals). This could cause

damage to your audio outputsor other damage to your TV.

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SPEAKER <_

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I _kCAUTION: D_n_tconnectspeakerssimu_tane_us_yt_theREARSPEAKERtermina__fthePr_jecti_nTVandanextema_ I

amplifier. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. Your TV was designed to use 8-Ohm speakers I

only.Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system. I

Speaker Amplifier

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

S-Video connections ere provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connec-

tions in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

if your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television.

Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (iNPUT: 1 in

the example on page 11.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections.

You may use VIDEO or COMPONENT: Y-CBC R inputs to connect to Input 2, but note that only one of these may be used at a

time.

Connect only 1 component to each input jack.

COMPONENT: Y-CBCR conceptions are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players. Use these connec-

tions in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

When using the Y-CBC R input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV's Input 2 Left and Right Audio inputjacks.

Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, end R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's CB input

and the components R-Y output to the TV's CR input.

It may be necessary to adjust TINT or tam AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-CBC R inputs.

(See pages 47 and 48.)

To ensure no copydght infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-CBC R jacks.

When using the Y-CBC R jacks, Input 2 win be viewed as a blank PIP sub-picture. (See page 22.)

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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below.

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EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

SPEAKERS

EXTERNAL

SPEAKERS

I NOTE:

To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust

the sound using the remote control of the "IV set.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE

The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the

model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and

outputs.

The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, youmay need to modify them to accommodate your particular

assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.

Before Operating External Video Source

The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button ispressed as shown below. Connect an external source tothe INPUT terminal,

then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 21.)

INPUT MODE SELECTIO N ORDER

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I NOTE: When the TV is sot to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the

"IV (i.e., VCR/lasordisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the sat will appear to be OFF.

CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER

1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.

3, Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after

approximately eight seconds.

4. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES

CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER

1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the "IV set below.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIOIR) jack.

3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT Lof the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack,

4. Press the iNPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after

approximately eight seconds,

5. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel.

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Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be

abnormal if the connection is loose.

If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.

A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or lineoutput,

(INPUT: 1 in example on page 11.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output

connections.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES

CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2.

1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below.

2. Connect the cable from the C B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (CB) jack, as shown on the "IV

set below.

3. Connect the cable from the C R OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (CR) jack, as shown on the "IV

set below.

4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R ofthe Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/R) jack.

5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIOIL) jack.

6. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:2 appears, to view the program from the Laserdisc or DVD player. The mode VIDEO:2 disap-

bears automatically after approximately eight seconds.

7. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel.

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See page 12 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.

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AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP

Matchthe numbersbelowtothediagramforspeakerplacementandrefertothetableforthedifferentsurroundsoundrequirements.

(_The television'sinternalspeakers.

These speakersareconnectedto a separateaudioamplifier.Usethe"AUDIOTO HI-FI"outputontheTV.

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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL lCLU-435UI)

In additiontocontrollingall thefunctions on yourHITACHI Color"IV,thenew remotecontrol isdesignedtooperatedifferenttypes

ofVCRs, CATV (Cable "IV), and satelliteconverters withone touch. Basicoperationkeys are groupedtogether inone area:

Tooperate yourTV, pointthe remote control at the remote sensorof the]'V and pressthe TV button.The remotewillnow con-

trolyour television.

Tooperate yourVCR, pointthe remote at the remotesensorof the VCR and pressthe VCR button.The remotewillnow control

yourVCR. (See page 25 for instructionson howto programthe remote tocontrol yourVCR.)

Tooperateyourcable/satellitebox,pointtheremote at the remote sensorofthe cable/satellitebox and presstheCABLE button.

The remote will now controlyour cable/satellitebox. (See page 26 for instructionson how to program the remote to your

cable/satellite box.)

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chosen, as explained above.

(_),(_ LIGHT BUTTON

When you are in a dark room, press the light button (_)

on the side ofthe remote to light up the buttonsshown in

(_). The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light

button is not pressed again. These buttons will not

appear to light if the room is too bright.

(_) PRECODED VCR BUTTONS

These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded

VCR codes.

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When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode, this is the

TV/VCR button. When the remote is in the CABLE

mode, this isthe A/B button.

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HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

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Press this button to tum the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode, ff a Special Event Reminder is set, itwill be displayed

when the "IV is first turned on. (See page 52.)

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HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

(_) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons

See separate section on page 22 for a description.

(_PIP CH button

Use the PiP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is green indicateswhich

channel is being controlled.

(_ HELP button

Press this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displayed menu. The HELP text will

be displayed every time a MENU is displayed, until this button is pressed again.

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(_ LAST CHANNEL (LST.CH) button

Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.)

LST-CH

(_) VOLUME, MUTE buttons

Press the VOLUME up (&) or down (V) button untilyou obtain the desired sound level.

To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the

MUTE button again toturn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, pressthe MUTE buttonone more time, or press

the VOLUME Up (.) button.

MUTE MUTE

(_ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons

CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to set Family Favorites, Channel Memory, etc.

Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Enter "0" first for channels I to 9. For channels 100 and above, press the "1"

button, wait until another dash appears next to the channel display on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the

number buttons.

Channel selection may also be performed by pressing CH up (&) or down (V).

I.oTE: The "IV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 32.) I

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