Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.; CAUTION; POWER SOURCE; or
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products pro...
Page 3 - Read before operating equipment; PREVENTION OF PATTERN BURN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP Read befo...
Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; PART NAME; OR; REMOTE CONTROL; 6V TELEVISION STAND
4 ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.1. Remote Control Unit. 2. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest HITA...
Page 5 - BOTTOM VIEW; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION; Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the
5 BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers, and pulling thecover off. 2. Insert two new AA size batteries in the remote. When replaci...
Page 6 - ANTENNA; BEST
6 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your color TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna isrecommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interfer...
Page 7 - HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS; 00-Ohm Twin Lead Connector
7 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 purchased from most stores that sellaudio/video produc...
Page 8 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use.; MENU button; Press this button to turn the TV on or off.; REMOTE CONTROL sensor
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 8 NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use. 2. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, pre...
Page 10 - FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS; INPUT
10 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 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 back picture ...
Page 11 - REAR PANEL JACKS; Audio/Video Inputs 1 and 2
11 REAR PANEL JACKS 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 input canbe displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as asub-picture.) T...
Page 12 - Input
12 REAR PANEL JACKS NOTES: 1. DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using Y-PBPR input. 2. When using the Y-PBPR input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. 3. Your component output may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this...
Page 13 - REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS; TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP
13 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS P B P R DVD Player Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. VCR #2 Cable TV Box Optional, see tipson page 14 VCR #1 Outside antenna orcable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Optional, see tipson page 14 OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-Top ...
Page 14 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; components CR output to the TV s PR input.
14 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connectionsin place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audi...
Page 15 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES; Stereo System Amplifier; CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER
15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES P B /C B P R / C R R L INPUT Stereo System Amplifier To Audio Input Terminal of External Amplifier MONITOR OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 1 AUDIO (MONO) L R AUDIO L R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ANT A TOCONVERTER ANT B AUDIO L R (MONO) S-VIDEO VIDEO Y AUDIOTO HI-FI R L CONNEC...
Page 16 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES; Before Operating External Video Source; CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER; Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel.; Hitachi Model or; VCR
16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set isdependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of videoand audio in...
Page 17 - CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER; Rear Panel of Television; played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to ...
Page 18 - CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER
18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 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 TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to t...
Page 20 - AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP; The television s internal speakers.
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 20 PUSH POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + MENU INPUT CURSOR Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements.(See page 58 for SRS and BBE functions.) The television s internal speakers. These speakers are ...
Page 21 - LIGHT BUTTON; When you are in a dark room, press the light button
21 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-577TSI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different typesof VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basicop...
Page 22 - HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV; POWER button
22 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. TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode. VCR button When the VCR button is pressed, it will blink to indi...
Page 23 - SLEEP button; HELP button
23 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV AV1, AV2, AV3 buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 32) SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent pres...
Page 24 - The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.
24 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the aspect ratio of the viewable video between 4:3 and 16:9. (See page 55 for more information) COMMERCIAL SKIP (C.S.) button Press this button repeatedly to select channel skip time (30~180 seconds)...
Page 25 - PIP button
25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. If you tune the main channel to a Y-PBPR input, the TV set will automatically turn the PIP sub-picture OFF. 2. When a Y-PBPR input is selected as PIP, it will appear as a blank sub-picture. 3. When main channel is tuned to a Y-PBPR input you will not be able to ...
Page 26 - The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen.; SURF MODE PIP; SURF mode PIP is only allowed when ANT A is the main picture.
26 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory. (see pages 40 and 41) 2. If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. 3. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when AN...
Page 27 - SINGLE FREEZE; STROBE FREEZE
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, press the FREEZE ...
Page 28 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your VCR.
28 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 33 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote cont...
Page 29 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your cable box.; Turn ON your cable box.; PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons; These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes.; EXCLUSIVE TV buttons; These buttons are for operating the TV.; MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:
29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX 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 ofyour cable box. (refer to page 33) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Ai...
Page 30 - Operating the precoded function for your satellite receiver.; Turn ON your satellite receiver.; PRECODED SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons; These buttons transmit the chosen precoded satellite codes.; MY SATELLITE RECEIVER CODE IS:
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS 30 Operating the precoded function for your satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote systemof your satellite receiver. (refer to page 33)...
Page 31 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:
31 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. (refer to page 33 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your DVD pl...
Page 32 - USING THE REMOTE
32 Operating the precoded function for your Audio/Video component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio/Video component. You must first program the remote to match the remotesystem of your Audio/Video component. (refer to page 33 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your Audio/Video comp...
Page 34 - ULTRATEC OSD; Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature.; TO QUIT
ULTRATEC OSD 34 SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on the re...
Page 35 - SET UP
ULTRATEC OSD 35 SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SET UP 1. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. 2. PLUG & PLAY Optimum hook up for your system. 3. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. 4. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. 5. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel b...
Page 36 - MENU LANGUAGE; THUMB
SET UP 36 SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or on the remote to highlight the function desired. NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button onthe TV set for approximately five...
Page 38 - SIGNAL SOURCE; RECEPTION BAND
SET UP 38 SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown ...
Page 39 - AUTO CHANNEL SET
SET UP 39 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. If two antenna areconnec...
Page 40 - CHANNEL MEMORY
SET UP 40 SET UP 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 THUMB STICK t...
Page 41 - CHANNEL LIST
SET UP 41 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 THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to pre...
Page 42 - CLOCK SET
SET UP 42 SET UP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. Use THUMB STICK or to set the time, date, and year. Press THUMB STICK or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. CLOCK ...
Page 44 - Press THUMB STICK; COLOR SYSTEM; access this COMPONENT SET menu.
SET UP 44 SET UP The COMPONENT SET function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition, Standard Definitionand NTSC signals. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select Color System (HDTV, SDTV/DVD) Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to prev...
Page 47 - FAMILY FAVORITES
CUSTOMIZE 47 CUSTOMIZE This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename.A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES. To rename...
Page 48 - Select a category using THUMB STICK
CUSTOMIZE 48 CUSTOMIZE 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 THUMB STICK or . Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is us...
Page 49 - PARENTAL CONTROL
CUSTOMIZE 49 CUSTOMIZE 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...
Page 51 - AUTO LINK
CUSTOMIZE 51 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use THUMB STICK to select Video Input. Use THUMB STICK or , then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and ...
Page 52 - TEXT; CLOSED CAPTION; MENU BACKGROUND
CUSTOMIZE 52 CUSTOMIZE 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....
Page 53 - FIRST TIME TOUR; Use THUMB STICK; AFTER
CUSTOMIZE 53 CUSTOMIZE FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TVfunctions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will bedisplayed every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. ...
Page 56 - BASS
AUDIO 56 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Use THUMB STICK or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press THUMB STICK or to adjust the function. When RESET is highlighted,...
Page 57 - STEREO SELECTED
AUDIO 57 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...
Page 58 - THEATER MODES
THEATER 58 THEATER Use THUMB STICK or to change THEATER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 83%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - COOL, LOUDNESS - ON, PERFECT VOLUME - ON, SRS - OFF. When MOVIES mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 66...
Page 59 - Technology
THEATER 59 AUDIO Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers and exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience fromjust two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI Television. If your HITACHI Television is connected to anexternal audio system, S...
Page 60 - DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.
60 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR 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, humi...
Page 61 - RECEPTION PROBLEMS
61 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 62 - USEFUL INFO; Press the power switch again.; SYMPTOMS
USEFUL INFO 62 HITACHI Color 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. Press th...
Page 63 - Out
USEFUL INFO 63 Features: ¥ Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥ Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.)¥ High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP)¥ Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO¥ COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-CB/C...
Page 64 - Home Electronics Division; service; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day
USEFUL INFO 64 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...
Page 65 - NOTES
