Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; POWER SOURCE; CAUTION; As an E
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR ASPECT PROJECTION MONITOR Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of ASPECT Projection Monitors. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate thes...
Page 3 - Read before operating equipment; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Projection; Lead Notice; the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at; PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN; by your ASPECT Factory Warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Projection Monitor. 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with a d...
Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; FIRST; BOTTOM VIEW; REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES 4 FIRST TIME USE 1. Remote Control Unit is either CLU-4330UG (Part No. HL02251).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 control by pushing the notched part of the cover with yo...
Page 5 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION MONITOR; VIEWING ANGLE
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION MONITOR 5 FIRST TIME USE CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed tooclose to the Projection Monitor. Move the magnetic field source away from the Projection Monitor until there isno pi...
Page 6 - HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS; Phono Connector
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 6 FIRST TIME USE 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 purchased from most stores that sellaud...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons; These buttons serve as the cursor down (; VOLUME level
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7 FIRST TIME USE MAGIC FOCUS INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU VOL- VOL+ POWER PULL ASPECT POWER PULL ASPECT CURSOR MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set Projection Monitor features to your preference wit...
Page 8 - FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS 8 FIRST TIME USE The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the followingexamples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played ...
Page 9 - REAR PANEL JACKS; MONITOR OUT; This is a monitor only product. No TV or Cable tuner is included.
REAR PANEL JACKS 9 FIRST TIME USE Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 The VID1~VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connectexternal devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you have mono sound, insert ...
Page 10 - Inputs; Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P
REAR PANEL JACKS 10 FIRST TIME USE Component: Y-P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4...
Page 11 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Connect only 1 component to each input jack.; Stereo System Amplifier; DVD Player; OUTPUT; OUTPUT; TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 FIRST TIME USE NOTE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this Projection Monitor. P...
Page 12 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
• S-VIDEO and DVI-HDTV connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Usethese connections 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 au...
Page 13 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES; REAR PANEL OF PROJECTION MONITOR
FIRST TIME USE 13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjustthe soun...
Page 14 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES; Before Operating External Video Source
FIRST TIME USE 14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to yourProjection Monitor is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component forthe loc...
Page 15 - CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5; approximately four seconds.; VCR
15 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Projection Monitor below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR o...
Page 16 - CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5; after approximately four seconds.
16 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Projection Monitor below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the ...
Page 17 - CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5
17 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Projection Monitor below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VC...
Page 18 - CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1
18 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 . 1. Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the Projection Monitor below. 2. Connect the cable from ...
Page 19 - played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 19 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Projection Monitor below. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B...
Page 20 - THE REMOTE CONTROL
20 THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your ASPECT Projection Monitor, the new remote control is designed to operate dif-ferent types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. Basic oper-at...
Page 21 - POWER button; See separate section on pages 25, 26 and 27 for description.
21 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR POWER button Press this button to turn the Projection Monitor on or off when the remote is in TV (Monitor) mode. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 25, 26 and 27 for description. 햴 DAY/NIGHT button P...
Page 22 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO; Press the VOLUME up (
THE REMOTE CONTROL 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR CHANNEL selector buttons [Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (CBL/SAT)Mode Only] These buttons are only applicable when the remote control is in CBL/SAT mode.CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels, lock access cod...
Page 23 - SIZE button; Press this button to quickly change the picture format SIZE ratio.
23 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR SIZE button Press this button to quickly change the picture format SIZE ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 Standard Use this si...
Page 24 - SLEEP button; When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays.; MENU button; The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.; YP
24 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR SLEEP button Show and set your SLEEP timer for up to 3 hours in 15 minute intervals. INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or s...
Page 25 - PIP button; or; Main Picture
25 THE REMOTE CONTROL Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (VID 1, VID2, VID3,VID5). PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear in one of the three different modes (POP, PIP or SPLIT), depending on the lastselectio...
Page 26 - PIP MODE button; PIP MODES will depend on the type of input signal.; THE; SWAP button; SPLIT; Green Highlight
햴 PIP MODE button To change between the different PIP modes (POP, PIP or SPLIT) press the PIP MODE button when PIP is ON. Each press ofthis button will change PIP to a different mode. PIP MODES will depend on the type of input signal. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 26 SPLIT MODE PICTURE...
Page 27 - Freeze Mode should be in STROBE Freeze
THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address fora mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion...
Page 28 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your VCR.; VCR BRAND
28 THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of yourVCR. 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the fro...
Page 29 - Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box.; Aim the remote control at the front of your cable/satellite box.; PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX Buttons; These buttons are for operating the Projection Monitor.; CABLE BRAND
29 THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROLCABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable/satellite boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote sys-tem of your cable/satell...
Page 30 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:; DVD BRAND
30 THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system ofyour DVD player. 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim t...
Page 31 - DISPLA; and
31 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) POWER PULL ASPECT 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your ASPECT Projection Monitor. 2. Press the CURSOR , , and to highlight a different feature, then press SELECT to choose. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to q...
Page 32 - Video
32 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Dayand Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense color with more...
Page 33 - Use CURSOR; P i c t u r e M o d e
VIDEO 33 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Return Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Reset Video Settings Edge Enhancement Setup Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Black Enhancement 100% 50% 50% 50% High Video: 3 Middle High Day Night SEL Select Picture Mode D...
Page 35 - Reset Video; C o l o r M a n a g e m e n t; Press CURSOR
VIDEO 35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEOmode. Use CURSOR to highlight functions.Press the SELECT button to select Reset Video Settings. Use CURSOR to access other video settings. You can customize each o...
Page 36 - C o l o r D e c o d i n g; Auto Color
VIDEO 36 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to the user’s preference.Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. C o l o r D e c o d i n g Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset RGB R G B Off Off Off Noise Reduct...
Page 37 - Audio
37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the Projection Monitor to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Perfect Volume 50% Off On Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Setup On 45% L R Loudness...
Page 38 - Sound Enhancement; To enter SOUND ENHANCEMENT, use CURSOR; Technology
AUDIO 38 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls,sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Perfect Volume 50%...
Page 39 - Aspect Mode
39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y ASPECT Aspect Mode Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press CURSOR , , and to select menu item. Press the SELECT button to select. A “ ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. Vertical Position This function...
Page 40 - LOCKS
LOCKS 40 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function is only available if used in conjunction with an external tuner. This function will block outthe picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the ProjectionMonitor from being viewed for a scheduled time period that yo...
Page 41 - Movie has not been rated or; PG; Monitor
LOCKS 41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content. Use CURSOR or to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for ex...
Page 42 - The program; FV; If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit
LOCKS 42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings Locks Move SEL Return TV Ratings Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-YG: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Rating D L S V FV MENU SELECT or TV Parental Guide R...
Page 43 - Canadian Ratings; Canadian Ratings English Table; Programming intended for children under age 8 -; Violence Guidelines Careful
LOCKS 43 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: MENU SELECT or Canadian Ratings English Table Us...
Page 44 - Canadian Ratings French Table
44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: MENU SELECT or Canadian Ratings Fre...
Page 45 - SETUP
SETUP 45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting your Projection Monitor up for the first time. Use the CURSOR or on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup Setup Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Set The Clock Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Set The Inputs Move SEL Return Set The Col...
Page 46 - Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment; You may also select MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP from the Setup Menu.; Magic Focus
SETUP 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y MAGIC FOCUS MAGIC FOCUS Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please turn ON your Projection Monitor for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. The Magic Focus button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is set to Manual (see page 47). Your ASPECT Pro...
Page 47 - Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode; Adjustment Point
SETUP 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to access convergencecrosshatch pattern. The adjustment point is indicated by the Adjustment Point Cursor. To Move Adjustment Point To move the adjus...
Page 48 - Menu Preference
SETUP 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use CURSOR or to highlight the language of your choice. Press SELECT to select the highlighted language.Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to pr...
Page 49 - Menu Background
SETUP 49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y The clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” features. Use CURSOR or to set the time and date. Press CURSOR or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to previous menu. Set The Clock Setup Move SEL Return Set Th...
Page 50 - Video 2 Auto Link
SETUP 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press CURSOR , , , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press the SELECT button to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition. Set The Inputs Setup ...
Page 51 - Set The Color; Use this feature to select between 1080i and 540p.
SETUP 51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs.HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-P B P R from HDTV Set-Top Box. SDTV/DVD - Standard Defini...
Page 52 - Auto; Set Closed; About Your TV
SETUP 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. Text is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information cov...
Page 53 - DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.
53 CARE OF YOUR ASPECT PROJECTION MONITORAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used ifthe screen is extremely dirty. Place your Projection Monitor away from ex...
Page 54 - Reception Problems
54 Reception Problems • IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neonlamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS:Ghosts are caused by the television signal follow...
Page 55 - USEFUL INFO; Press the power switch again.; SYMPTOMS
USEFUL INFO 55 ASPECT Projection Monitor incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PRO-CEDURE: 1...
Page 57 - ASPECT Brand Electronics; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day
USEFUL INFO 57 ASPECT Brand Electronics 2420 Fenton Street Chula Vista, CA 91914 ASPECT Brand Electronics ASPECT has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require serv-ice, a network of ASPECT Authorized Service Facilities has been establ...
Page 58 - INDEX
58 INDEX A Accessories, 4Aspect Ratio, 23Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS, 38BBE, 38 Audio Settings, 37 - 38Auto Color, 36 B Balance, 37Bass, 37Black Enhancement, 34Black Side Panel, 51Brightness, 34 C Clock Time, 49 Closed Captions Captions, 52 Color Management, 35Color Temperature, 34Color, 34Contras...
Page 59 - NOTES