Hitachi 50FX18B Owner's manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV

OPERATING GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

FIRST TIME USE

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL

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USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX

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Follow all warningsand instructionsmarked on this television receiver.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION [

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lighthing flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equitatend triangle, is Intended to alert the user to the

of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

e that may be of a sufficient magnitude

to constitute a dsk of elecffic shock to persons.

The exdamalion point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

_operating and maintenance (se_dng) instructions in the

tore accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE:

• There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver.

• Model number and serial number are indicated on back side of the set.

POWER SOURCE

This projection color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC household current.

Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USETHE TELEVISION'S 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 TVTO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPEC-

IFIED VOLTAGE.

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NOTE:

This television receiven will display television closed captioning, (r&lorl_), in accordance

with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.

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and other hazards. Ifthe set does notoperateproperly,unplugthe set and call your

dealer or service shop.

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SAFETY TIPS.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

* Read all of these instructions. YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER

* Save these instructionsfor later use.

* Followall warnings and instructionsmarked

on the television receiver.

Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI television receivers.

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

Please fill out your warranty card at once 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 model of product.

FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

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1. This telev_lon set Is equ pped w th a polar zed

atlematlng-current line plug (a plug having

one blade wider then the other.) This plug will

fit into the power outlet only one way. This isa

safety feature. If you are unable to insert the

plug fully intothe Outlet, try reversing the plug.

If the plug should still tail to fit, contact your

electdclan to replace your obsolete outlet. Do

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

plug.

2. When the power cord or plug is damaged or

trsyed, unplug this lek_i,sle_ set from the walt

outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

3. DO not ovedoad wall outlets and extension

cords as this can result in fire or electdc shod(.

4. Do not allow anything to reston or rollover the

power cord, and do net place the TV where the

power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This

may result in a shock or fire hazard•

5. Do net attempt to service this television set

yourself as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or Otherhaz-

ards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

6. Never push objects of any kind into thistelevi.

sion set through cabinet slots as they may

touch dangerous voltage points er short out

parts that could result in a fire or etectdc

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

television seL

If the television set has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged, unplug this tale-

vision set from the wall Outlet and refer ser-

vicing to qualified service personnel,

If liquid has been spilled into this televisien

set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer

service to qualified service personnel.

9. Do not subject your television set to impact of

any Idnd. Be careful net to damage the plc-

turs tube sun'ace.

10. Unplug this television set from the wall outlet

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

cleaning.

11-1. Do not place this television set on an unsta-

IDlecart, stand, or table. The television set

may fatl, causing serious injury to a child or

an adult, and serious damage to the appli-

ance. Use only with a cart or stand recom-

mended by the manufacturer, or sold with the

television set. Wall or shelf mounting should

follow the manufacturer's instructions, and

should use a mounting kit spprov_l by the

manufacturer.

11-2. An apallance and cart combinetion should be

moved with cam. Quick stops, excessive

force, and unevan surfaces may cause the

apptlence and cart combination to overtom.

PROTECTION AND LOCATION OFYOUR SET

12. DO no( use this television set near water, for

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen

sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or

near a swimr_ng pool, etc.

• Never expose the set to rain or water. If the

set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug

set from wall outlet and refer to qualified ser-.

_ce personnel.

13. Choose a place where light (artificial or sun-

light) does not shine directly on the screen.

14. Avoid dusty places, since acoumoleted dust

inside the chassis may cause failure of the set

-wtlen high humidity persists.

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15. The set has slots, or openings in the cabinet

for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable

operation of the receiver, and to protect from

overheating. These" openings must not be

blocked or severed.

• Never cover the slotsor openings with clothor

oth_ matsdal.

• Never blockthe bottom vendlatlon slots of the

set by ptlcing it on a bed, se_, rug, ato.

• Never place the set near or over a radiator or

heat register.

• Never place the set in a "bu_lt-in"enclosure,

unless proper ventilation is provided.

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SAFETY TIPS

PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET

16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the

antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of

t;le National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides informa-

tion with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporl_ng

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge

unit connection to grounding electrode, and requirements for the

grounding electrode.

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16-2.

Note to CATV system Installer:.

(Only for the television set with CA'rV reception)

This reminder is provided to call CATV system

installers attention to Article 82040 of the NEC

that provides guidelines for proper grounding

and, in partioular, specifies that the cable ground

shell be connected to the grounding system of

the building, as close to the point of cable entry

as practical.

17.

An outside antenna system should not be locat-

ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or outer

electrical lights or power circuits, or where it c_m

fall into such power lines or circuits, When

installing an outside antenna system, extreme

care should be taken to keep from touching such

power lines or circuits as contact with them might

be fatal.

18. For added Wotaction for this television set during

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

and unused for long pedods of time, unplug it

from the wail outlet and disconnect antenna, This

will prevent damage due to lightning and power-

line surges.

OPERATION OFYOUR SET

19. This television set should be operated only from the

type o! power source indicated on the marking

label. If you are not sure of the type of power sup-

ply st your home, consult your television dealer or

local power company. For television sets designed

to Operate from battery power, refer to the operat-

ing instructions.

20. If the television set does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions, unplug this

television set from the wall outlet and refer servic-

ing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only

those controls that are covered in the obereting

instructions as improper adjustment of other con-

trois may result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

the television set to normal operation.

21. When going on a holiday:.If your television set is to

remain unused for a period of time, turn the televi-

sion set "OFF" and unplug it from the wall outlet.

IF THE SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY

22. If you are unable to restore normal operation by fol-

lowing the detailed procedure in your operating

instructions, do not attempt any further adjust-

ments. Unplug the set and call your dealer or ser-

vice technician.

23. Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or

a distinct change in performance ledicatas a need

for service, unplug the set and have it checked by

a professional service technician.

24.11 is normal for some TV sets to make occasional

snapping or popping sounds, particularly when

being turned on or off. Ifthe snapping or pepping

is continuous or frequent, unplug the sat and con-

suit your dealer or service technician. +

FOR .SERVICING AND MODIFICATION

25. Do not use attachments not recommended by the

television set manufacturer as they may cause haz-

ards,

26.When replacement parts are required, I)e sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer that have the same

characteristics as the odginal part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electdc shock, or

other hazards.

27. Upon completion of any service or repairs to the

television set, ask the service technician to perform

routine safely ched<s to determine that the televF

siun is in safe opemtlng condition.

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PICTURE CAUTIONS

WARNING

Continuous on-screen displays such as

video games, stock market quotations,

computer generated graphics, and other

fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause per-

manent damage to projection television

receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" con-

stitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by

your Hitachi Factory Warranty.

When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently

in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time.

This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs

broadcast by TV stations and cable companies and programs from other video sources.

Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video

program.

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ACCESSORIES

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1. Remote Control Unit CLU-417UI (Part No. HL00227).

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

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

1. Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by pushing the notchedpart of the coverwith your fingers.

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

and lift them out.

3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marksin the battery compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

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HOW TO SET UPYOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV

ANTENNA

Unless yourTV is connectedto a cable TV system or to a centralized antennasystem, a good outdoorcolor TV anten-

na 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

Select an area where sunlightor bright indoor illuminationwillnotfall directlyon the picturescreen. Also, be sure that

the locationselected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforatedback coverof the set.

To avoidcabinet warping, cabinet colorchanges, and increased chanceof setfailure, do not place theTV where tem-

peraturescan become excessively hot. For example, in directsunlightor near a heatingappliance, etc.

VIEWING

The majorbenefit ofthe HITACHI ProjectionTelevisionis itslarge viewingscreen. Tosee thislarge screen at itsbest,

test variouslocationsin the room to findthe best spotforviewing. The drawingsgive several suggestions.

The best picture is seen by sittingdirectly in front ofthe TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Picture bright-

ness decreases as the viewer moves to the left and rightof the receiver.

Duringdaylighthours,reflectionsfrom outside light may appear on the screen. Ifso, drapes or screens can be used

to reducethe reflection or the TV can be located in a differentsectionof 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 receivercabinet and as close as possibleto the

height of the picturescreen center. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least 4 feet from the

side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behindthe viewing area. Differences in room sizes and

acousticalenvironments will require some experimentationwithspeaker placement for best performance.

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placed too close to the television. Move the speakers away from the TV untilthere is no

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picturedistortion.

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS

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

phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be pur-

chased 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 various components.

Also make sure the cables are the correct length.

300-Ohm Twin 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 connectingRF signals (antenna orcable TV) to the

antenna jack onthe television.

Phono Connector

Used on allstandard video and audiocableswhich con-

nect to inputs and outputs located on the Television's

rear jack panel and front control panel.

S-Video (Super Video) Connector

This connectoris usedoncamcorders, VCR's and laser

disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the

standardvideo cable to produce a high qualitypicture.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS 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. If you have a second antenna or

cableTV system, connect the coaxial cableto 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

intothe antenna terminal on the TV.

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When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected

Attach an optionalantenna cable mixerto theTV anten-

na terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna

mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the

antenna mixer.

To outdoor antenna

or CATV cable

To outdoor VHF

or UHF antenna

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

FRONT VIEW

Q MENU/EXIT button

This button allowsyou to enter the MENU mode withoutusingthe remote. This makes it possibleto set TV fea-

turesto your preference, without using the remote. This buttonalso serves as the EXIT button when in MENU

mode.

(_ INPUT selector

Press this buttonto select the currentantenna source,VIDEO: 1, 2, or alternate antenna source. Your selection

is shown in the top rightcorner of the screen.

_) VOLUME level

Press these buttons foryour desired sound level. The volume level willbe displayed on the TV screen. These

buttonsalso serve as the cursor leftand rightbuttonswhen in MENU mode.

(_) CHANNEL selector

Press these buttonsuntilthe desired channel appearsinthe top rightcornerof theTV screen. These buttons also

serve as the cursor down and up buttonswhen in MENU mode.

POWER button

Pressthis button toturn the TV on or off.

POWER light

Youwill see a red light when the TV is tumed on.

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Your HITACHI TV willappear to be turned "OFF" ifthere is novideo inputwhen VIDEO: 1 or 2 is select- I

ed. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is off when not in use.

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Q AI (Artificial-Intelligence) sensor

This Artificial Intelligence" sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the

room to give the best picture. (See page 45.)

(_REMOTE CONTROL sensor

Pointyour Remote at thisarea when selectingchannels,adjustingvolume, etc.

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The remote control allowsyou to switchbetween two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B.

ANT A inputcan be displayedas a Main Pictureor Sub-Picture. ANT Bcan onlybe displayedas a Main Picture.

(ANT B cannot be displayed as a PIP sub-picture.) The antenna outputlabeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the

ANT A connectionto pass directlyto a differentsource such as a cable box.

Q Audio/Video Inputs 1,2

The "INPUT" button willStep througheach video source and antenna source inputeach time it is pressed. Use

the audio and video inputs to connect externaldevices, such as VCR's, camcorders,laser disc players, etc. (If

you havemono sound, insert the audio cable intothe leftchannel jack.)

(_) Monitor Out

These jacks providefixed audio and video signalswhichare used forrecording.

_ Audio to Hi-Fi

These jacks providevariable audio outputto a separate stereo systemamplifier. With this connection,the audio

tothe stereo can be controlledby the televisionsmain volume.

(_) Transmitter Out

These jacks provide variable audio outputto a set ofwirelessspeakers. They can also be used for another stereo

system amplifier. With this connection,the audio can be controlledbythe televisionsremotecontrol.

(_) Rear Speaker Terminals

These terminals are used to connectexternal speakers, whichare usedforthe surroundsound feature. The vol-

ume level is controlledby the remote controlmainvolume buttons. Use speakerswith 8 Ohm impedance only.

Q S-Video

Input I providesS-Video (Super Video)jacks forconnectingequipmentwith S-Video outputcapability.

(_ Speaker Matrix Surround Switch

Use this switchto choose between the surround and external speaker features. See page 13 for AudioSystem

Setup. The TV's Internal Speakers willbe switched offwhen "EXT." isselected.

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

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REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

Connect after turning the power to theTV OFF.

Press the Right Speaker redbutton and insert the positive (+) lead wire intothe hole nextto the button. Once the wire

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

the Right Speaker black butto.nand insert the negative(-) lead wire. Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker.

I_AUTION: Do notshort speaker terminals,(do notconnectawire directlyacrossanytwo terminals). This I

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could cause damage to your audio outputsor damage yourTV in otherways.

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Do not connect speakers simultaneouslyto the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection

TV and an external amplifier. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. Your'iV was

designed to use 8 Ohm speakers only. Any other type may degrade the audio performance

of your entertainment system.

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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laserdiscs, VCR's etc., that have this feature. Use this con-

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

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

Refer te the operatingguide of your other electronicequipment for additionalinformationon connectingyour 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.

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Match the numbersbelow tothe diagramforspeaker placement and refertothe table forthe differentsurroundsound

requirements.

The television'sinternal speakers.

These speakers are connected to a separate audioamplifier. Use the _AUDIOTO HI-FI" outputon the TV.

These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm outputon the "IV.

These speakers are controlledby a wirelessspeaker transmitter. Use the =TRANSMITTER OUT" outputon the

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ReceiveMonoand Stereo sound

Receive Movie Theater-like sound.

This feature turns off the TV's

internal speakers.

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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI)

In addition to controllingall the functionson your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to operate different

types of VCR's and CATV (Cable TV)/Satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together

in one area.

To operate your TV, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button on the remote. The

remotewill now controlyour TV.

To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR, and press the VCR button on the remote.

The remotewill now controlyour VCR. (See page 22 for instructionson howto programthe remote to control your

VCR.)

To operate your Cable/Satellite Box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable/satellite box and press the

CABLE button on the remote. The remotewill now controlyour cable/satellite box. (See page 23 for instructionson

how topro ram the remote to controlyour cablelsatellite box.)

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These buttonsallow the remote to controlyour TV,

VCR, or Cable Box depending on which mode is

chosen, as explained above.

LIGHT BUTFON

When you are in a dark room,press this buttonon

theside ofthe remoteto lightup the buttonsshown

in (_). The lightwill stay on for about 8 seconds if

the lightbuttonis notpressedagain. These buttons

willnotappear to lightifthe room istoo bright.

PRECODED VCR BUTTONS

These buttonsalways transmitthe chosen precod-

ed VCR codes.

TV/VCR BuI-rON

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

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

CABLE mode, this isthe NB button.

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HOW TO US_TI-[E GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

TV POWER button

Press this buttonto turnthe TV set on or off.

If a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be dis-

played when the TV isfirstturned on.

(See page 50.)

EXIT/RECALL/COMMERCIAL SKIP button

Press this buttonwhen no menu isdisplayedwhen

youwant to check the channel being received,or if

it hasstereo (ST) or second audioprogram(SAP).

Youcan also check the time, CHANNEL ID, and if

the SLEEP TIME has been set.

(See pages 18, 33, and 35.)

When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On

Screen Displays.

Press this button twice quickly,when no menu is

displayed,toenable the COMMERCIAL SKIP func-

tion. This will tune the TV to the last channel

viewed and after30 seconds,tune back to the orig-

inalchannel.

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many ofthe other on-screen displays.

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HOW. TQ.USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

(_PIP CH button

Use the PIP CH buttonto select between main pictureand sub-picturetuning.An arrownext to the channel num-

berwill indicate whichchannel is being controlled.

(_) MENU, CURSOR buttons

Allthe On-Screen Display features can be set or adjustedby usingthese buttons.

The "MENU" buttonwill start the On-Screen Display.

The "CURSOR" buttonswill highlightfunctions or adjustand set differentfeatures.

(_ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons

"CHANNEL SELECTOR" buttonsare used to set FamilyFavorites,Channel Memory, etc..

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

press the'1 button,wait untilanotherdash appears next to the channel displayonyourTV, then enter the remain-

ing two numbers usingthe number buttons.

Channel selection may also be performedby pressing CH up (A) or down (V).

You may also use these buttons forQUICK LIST. Press and hold the CH up (&) or down (V) button and a win-

dow will appear, allowingyou to choose the channel you wishtotune. Release the CH (A) or (Y) button when

the channel you wish totune is highlighted,and the TV willtune to that channel.

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The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See I

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(_) INPUT button

The INPUT buttonwill select between both antenna signalsand the two sets ofvideo inputjacks each time the

buttonis pressed. If the Picture-in-Pictureison, the INPUT buttonwillselect between the two sets of video input

jacks and both antenna sources when main channel is chosenwith the PIP CH button.If the sub-pictureis cho-

sen, the INPUT buttonwill select between the two sets ofvideo inputjacks and the ANT A antenna source (ANT

B source cannotbe displayedas a PIP Sub-Picture.)

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HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

Q VOLUME, MUTE buttons

Pressthe "VOLUME" up (A) or down (y) buttonuntilyou obtain the desiredsound level.

Toturn the sound off instantly to answerthe telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE" button

again or press the "VOLUME" up (A) button to restore the sound.

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(_ LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button

Use this button to select between the last two channelsviewed. (Good forwatching two sporting events,etc.)

(_ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

See separate section on page 19 for a description.

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(_) HELP button

Pressthis buttonwhen a menu isdisplayedto view HELP text, which givesa descriptionofthe displayed menu.

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SLEEP button

Press this buttonto displaythe sleeptimer inthe lower left corner ofthe screen. Every subsequent pressof this

buttonwill add 15 minutestothis timer,up to a maximum of 3 hours. Once set, use RECALL when you want to

view time remaining. If the SLEEP buttonispressed while the'timer isset, itwill reset to the original condition.

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PICTURE-IN-PJCT_URE (PIP)

Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates DualTuner technology designed to give you improved viewing enjoyment.This

Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both MAIN and PIP sub-pictures simultaneously, with sepa-

rate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and

ANT B).

ANT A inputcan be viewed as both main picture and sub-picture,simultaneously. ANT B can only be viewed as a

Main Picture.To selectbetween Main Pictureand PIP sub-picturetuning,pressthe PIP CH buttononthe remote. The

arrow nexttothe channel display willmove withevery pressof the PIP CH button. When the arrow isnext to the top

channel display,channel tuning isfor the Main Picture. When the arrow is nextto the lower channel display,channel

tuning is for the PIP sub-picture. This method of picturetuningis the same for one antenna input(ANT A only) and

two antenna inputs (ANT A and ANT B).

The Picture-in-Picturefeature is convenientwhen you want to watch morethan one program at the same time. You

can watch a TV program while viewing otherprograms from the ANT A source or any ofthe video inputs•

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Press the "PIP" button and a screen appears whichallows you to use CURSOR A, • to selectwhich type of PIP

you wish to view.

SINGLE MODE PIP

Press the "PIP" button a second time and a sub-pictureappears in one corner of the screen. Press the button

again to reduce the size of the sub-picture.Press the "PIP"button a fourth time to removethe sub-picturefrom

the screen. Use the "PIP CH" buttonto select between Main and Sub-Picture tuningcontrol(indicated by arrow

nexttochannel number.) Pressthe INPUT buttonwhen sub-picture channeltuning is being controlled,tochange

between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, and ANT A antenna source.(ANT B source cannotbe viewed as a sub-picture.)

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Since ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture,only single PIP mode is possiblewhen ANT

B is selected as the Main Channel.

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MULTI CH PIP

Press the "PIP" button a second timeto begin Multi-Channel PIP. Thisfeature willautomaticallyscan throughall

active channels (those set in memory) and displaythem as PIP sub-pictures,along the rightedge ofthe screen.

Pressthe "PIP" buttona third timeto removethe sub-picturesfrom the screen.

NOTE: 1. If nobuttons are pressedwhen in MULTI-CHANNEL PIP mode,autoscanning willcontinuously scan.

2. If a channel is tuned duringthis MULTI-CHANNEL scanning, sub-pictureswill be removed from the

screen.

SWAP button

Ifyou wishto switchwhat is being shown on the main pictur._to the sub-picture,press the "SWAP" button.

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NOTE:

The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen.

The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be

displayed as a sub-picture).

(_ MOVE button

To movethe sub-picture to another corner,press the "MOVE" button. The sub-picturemoves one step counter-

clockwiseevery time the "MOVE" buttonis pressed. (Example belowillustratesthe "MOVE" operation for initial

shipping conditions. If you have customized a PIP position,the "MOVE" operationmay differ slightlyfrom this

example.)

It is also possibleto customize one PIP position. To do this, simply use the remote control CURSOR buttons

while the sub-picture is displayed,to shiftthe sub-pictureto a positionyou prefer.

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