Hitachi 60EX01B - Manuals

ACCESSORIES 5 Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. CLU-436UI POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIP CH TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ REC STOP PAUSE LST-CH EXIT RECALL MUTE CH VOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU SLEEP INPUT LIGHT 1. 2 . 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4...

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 6 CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed tooclose to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picturedistortion. S S L R 4' MINIMUM...

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 7 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 sellaudio/video produc...

VOL+ VOL- CH- CH+ POWER INPUT EXIT MENU FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 8 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 TV is turned off when not in use. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-scree...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give thebest picture. (see page 48) REMOTE CONTROL sens...

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 ...

REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 12 CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the button. Once the wire isin place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place. In...

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. NOTES: ¥ To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adj...

14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on themodel and features of each component. Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs andoutputs....

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will beabnormal 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 c...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 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 OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD ...

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 17 Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. The television s internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. These spea...

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-436UI) 18 , CLU-436UI POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIP CH TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ REC STOP PAUSE LST-CH EXIT RECALL MUTE CH VOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU SLEEP INPUT LIGHT In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is desig...

19 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. If a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, it will be dis-played when the TV is first turned on. (See page 52) CLU-436UI POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIP CH TV/VCR PIP SW...

20 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 highlighted indicateswhich channel is being controll...

21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV EXIT/RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed, when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, or if it hasstereo (ST) or second audio (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP t...

22 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner featureallows you to view antenna input on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. TheDual Tuner can...

23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button. MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button. The sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise ever...

24 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FRZ button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mailorder company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FRZ ...

25 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. (refer to page 27) 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the fro...

26 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system inyour cable box. (refer to page 27) 1. Turn ON your cable ...

CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO SET UP ULTRATEC OSD 28 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the ...

SET UP SET UP 30 Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR or on the remote to highlight the function desired. NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approxi-mately five seconds. Press the ...

SET UP SET UP 32 Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the lef...

SET UP 33 SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. Remember to select the c...

SET UP SET UP 34 Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote controlCHANNEL or buttons. Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to ret...

SET UP 35 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been addedto CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). Press CURSOR or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu...

SET UP SET UP 36 The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENTREMINDER, or TV TIME OUT. Use CURSOR or to set the time, date, and year. Press CURSOR or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the fir...

USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE/RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT RED BLUE BLUE BLUE CURSOR FAV CH FAV CH CURSOR FAV CH FAV CH MENU M E N U T O M E N U B A R T O Q U I T E X I T INFO THEATER AUDIO VIDEO CUSTOM SET UP E X I T USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE/RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU...

CUSTOM CUSTOM 38 CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. Press CURSOR to select CH...

CUSTOM CUSTOM 40 This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename.A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES. To rename the c...

CUSTOM 41 CUSTOM Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to adesired favorite channel. Select a category using CURSOR or buttons. Use CURSOR , , or buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel....

CUSTOM CUSTOM 42 This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set. The code to enter PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code ...

CUSTOM CUSTOM 44 Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1 or 2 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use CURSOR to select Video Input. Use CURSOR or , then CURSOR , to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1 or 2 automatically,...

45 CUSTOM CUSTOM DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. TEXT ...

46 FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TV func-tions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will be dis-played every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. After 10 seconds...

AUDIO 49 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Use CURSOR or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR or to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu. NOTE: If...

50 AUDIO AUDIO Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. MTS MODE Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receivinga weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio pro...

THEATER 51 THEATER THEATER Use CURSOR or to change THEATER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST almost maximum, SUPER CONTRAST-OFF, COLOR TEMP.-COOL, LOUDNESS-ON, PERFECT VOLUME-ON. When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTR...

INFO 52 INFO Use this function to set up to six special events into memory. These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. Press CURSOR to select EVENT 1 to 6. Press CURSOR or to select a letter. Press CURSOR to change position. Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons. Highlight the day ...

54 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND 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 television away from extreme heat,...

55 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...

USEFUL INFO 56 HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Pre...

SPECIFICATIONS 57 Features: ¥ Superfine Picture Quality\ 850 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥ Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses¥ Artificial Intelligence System¥ Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.)¥ High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP)¥ ON SCREEN PLUG and P...

USEFUL INFO 58 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154 Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service,a network of Hitachi Au...