Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.; CAUTION; TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.; POWER SOURCE; or
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 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 - • PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN
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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read befo...
Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; REMOTE CONTROL; FIRST TIME USE
ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4341UG2 (Part No. HL02071).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 down and sliding the back cover off. 2. Insert two new “AA” s...
Page 5 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV; ANTENNA; VIEWING ANGLE
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 5 CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed too close to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picturedistortion. ANTENNA Unless yo...
Page 6 - HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS; ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 6 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the ANTA (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ANTB terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ CURSOR MAGIC FOCUS MENU/SELECT buttonThis button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. Thisbutton also serves as the SELECT ...
Page 8 - FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS 8 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the followingexamples: INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when ...
Page 9 - REAR PANEL JACKS; Inputs; Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P
REAR PANEL JACKS 9 Antenna Input/OutputThe 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.) The...
Page 10 - The HDMI input is not intended for use with personal computers.
REAR PANEL JACKS 10 HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1)About HDMIHDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressedhigh-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single cable. Because digital televis...
Page 11 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP
11 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS NOTES: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this TV, except when note...
Page 12 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.
12 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PbPr and HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature.Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (...
Page 13 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES; REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION
13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 RS232C ANT A S-VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) PR PB Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO PR PB MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HDMI 1 ANT B Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player AUDIO TO HI-FI ToConverter L R INPUT REAR PANEL OF TELEVI...
Page 14 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES; CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5
14 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 TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to t...
Page 15 - played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT51. 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 the INPU...
Page 19 - THE REMOTE CONTROL
19 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate differenttypes of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic oper-ation keys are grouped ...
Page 20 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV; Freeze
20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 19 for instructions on how to set the remotecontrol to TV mode.) MODE buttonsThese buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellit...
Page 22 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO
22 INPUTS buttonWhen the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttonsto select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items.Then press the SELECT button to select. I...
Page 25 - Sub-picture channel availability depends on the channel list.; Main Picture
25 Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B,INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4, or INPUT:5). You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another programas a sub-picture (ANT A, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4 or INPU...
Page 27 - MAIN FREEZE
27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PAUSE buttonIf you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for amail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Pressthe PA...
Page 28 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your cable box.; Turn ON your cable box.; MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:
28 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 32 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your ca...
Page 30 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:
30 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 32 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD pl...
Page 31 - Operating the precoded function for your VCR.
31 HOW TO USE 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 your VCR(refer to page 32 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote...
Page 32 - CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL
32 VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, AND DVD CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEEMERSON . . . . . . . . 20, 21, 22, 23 ,24FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 37, 38, 39HITACHI . . . . 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 50, 51MAGNAVOX . . ....
Page 33 - Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
33 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from...
Page 35 - Channel
35 Ant A View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna A. Ant B View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. TV Time Lock Set specific time to Lock TV. Movie Rat...
Page 36 - VIDEO; Use CURSOR buttons; P i c t u r e M o d e
VIDEO 36 Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Edge Enhancement Black Enhancement 100% 50% 50% 50% High Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel SEL Select Day Night Timers Reset Video Settings ANT A/B Middle High Picture Mode Day Ni...
Page 38 - Use the CURSOR button; Reset Video
VIDEO 38 This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEOmode. Use CURSOR buttons to highlight functions.Press the SELECT button to select Reset Video Settings. Use the CURSOR button to access other video settings. You can customize each o...
Page 39 - C o l o r D e c o d i n g; Auto Color
VIDEO 39 Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user’spreference in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appearnatural. C o l o r D e c o d i n g Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green ...
Page 40 - Bass
AUDIO 40 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio SRS Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Audio Source BBE Perfect Volume Internal Speakers 50% Off Stereo Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers On Off 50% L R Hard Change Value...
Page 41 - Audio Source
AUDIO 41 Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monauralsound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which may be a secondarylanguage, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge o...
Page 42 - ASPECT; Aspect
42 ASPECT Auto AspectAutomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THE CURSOR buttons to select menu item.Press THE SELECT button to select. A “ ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. Vertical PositionThis function allows you to select when asp...
Page 43 - CHANNEL MANAGER; RECEPTION BAND
43 CHANNEL MANAGER Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Use CURSOR buttons , to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the CURSOR buttons to select highlighted source. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Reception channels for each mode are s...
Page 44 - Auto Channel Scan
44 CHANNEL MANAGER This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Memory. This will allow you toskip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antennas arec...
Page 45 - Scan
45 CHANNEL MANAGER Press CURSOR buttons or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Move SEL Return Ch# Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 Off -------- 9 Off -------- Chan. Manager Channel List Move SEL Select Chan...
Page 46 - CHANNEL ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON.; Channel ID
46 CHANNEL MANAGER This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use thisfeature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan-nels a name when Cable 1 or 2 signal source is selected. NOTES: 1. If ANT A and A...
Page 47 - LOCKS; Locks
47 LOCKS 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 time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number. The factory preset code is 0000.Us...
Page 48 - Use the CURSOR buttons; Adults only; PG; Motion Picture Ratings Chart
48 LOCKS Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content. Use the CURSOR buttons 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 example P...
Page 49 - FV; If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit
49 LOCKS TV Ratings Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Category D L S V FV Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings TV Ratings Locks TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart Use TV ...
Page 50 - Canadian Ratings; Canadian Ratings English Chart
50 LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Canadian Ratings English Chart Use Canadian Ratings (E...
Page 51 - Canadian Ratings French Chart
51 LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Canadian Ratings French Chart Use CANADIA...
Page 52 - TIMERS; When “Daylight Saving Correction” is checked “; Timers; Set The Clock
52 TIMERS Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Timers Move SEL Return Select Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer The Clock must be adjusted before you c...
Page 53 - Press the CURSOR button; Set Sleep Timer
53 TIMERS Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer 0:00 Press the CURSOR button repeatedly to set yo...
Page 54 - Set Event Timer
54 TIMERS NOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer.2. The Off Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on by the On Timer and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after the On Timer has bee...
Page 55 - SETUP
55 SETUP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR buttons or on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup Set Virtual HD Set The Inputs Menu Preference Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Move SEL Return Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Set Black Side Panel About Yo...
Page 56 - You may also select MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP from the Setup Menu.; Magic Focus; MAGIC FOCUS
56 SETUP MAGIC FOCUS MAGIC FOCUS Auto Digital Convergence AdjustmentPlease turn ON your television 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 57 or 58). Your HITACHI Projection TV has three ...
Page 57 - Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (9 Point Manual Adjustment); Adjustment Point
57 SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (9 Point Manual Adjustment) Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-9 POINT MANUAL-START toaccess convergence 9 point pattern. The adjustment point is indicated by the Adjustment Point Cursor. To Move Adjustment Po...
Page 58 - Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (117 Point Manual Adjustment)
58 SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (117 Point Manual Adjustment) Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-117 POINT MANUAL-START toaccess convergence 117 point pattern. The adjustment point is indicated by the Adjustment Point Cursor. To Move Adjustm...
Page 60 - This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds.; Menu Background; Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs.
60 SETUP This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use the CURSOR buttons , to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting.Press EXIT to quit menu or the CURSOR button to return to previous menu. Select SOLID for a black back...
Page 61 - Video 2 Auto Link
61 SETUP Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Use the CURSOR buttons, then press the SELECT button to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to Video2 automatically, when the Video2 inpu...
Page 62 - Set Virtual HD; Use this feature to select between 1080i and 540p.
62 SETUP Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Use this feature to select between 1080i and 540p. The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals inStandard mode. The top/bottom gray bar will appear in SPLIT MODE PIP and SPLIT FREEZE. TheTV set will always retur...
Page 63 - Auto will turn the; to return to previous menu.; Set Closed Caption
63 SETUP 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 covers the entirescree...
Page 64 - This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output.; Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button; Set AV Control
64 SETUP This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output. Set Monitor Out Move SEL Return Monitor OutMonitor TV Tuner Out Set Virtual HD Set The Inputs Menu Preference Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Move SEL Return Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Set Black Side Panel About Your TV Setup Set...
Page 65 - About Your TV
65 SETUP Move SEL Return Model: Dimensions (Inches) (mm) Height: - / - Width: - / - Depth: - / - Move SEL Return C a u t i o n : C o n t i n u o u s o n - s c r e e n displays such as Video games, stockm a r k e t q u o t a t i o n s , a n d o t h e rf i x e d ( n o n - m o v i n g ) p a t t e r n s...
Page 66 - DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.
66 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION 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, hu...
Page 67 - RECEPTION PROBLEMS
67 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 68 - USEFUL INFO; Press the power switch again.; SYMPTOMS
USEFUL INFO 68 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...
Page 70 - Home Electronics Division; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day
USEFUL INFO 70 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 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 Hitach...
Page 71 - pour obenir votre copie.; Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3
USEFUL INFO 71 In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, LTD.Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Man...
Page 72 - INDEX
72 INDEX A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 42Audio SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 73 - NOTES
