Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
2 SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTYOUR 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 ofthese units. To help you operate these productsproperly, this section illustrates sa...
Page 3 - outlet.The power cord is used as the disconnect; HITACHI; programming by; SCREEN BURNS; device and shall remain readily operable.; FCC Information
Power source This television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, ac current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt60 Hz outlet.The power cord is used as the disconnect To prevent electric shock, do not use the television’s(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, orother outlet unl...
Page 4 - Accessories; Provided only when Allen Screws are used.; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; Open the battery compartment cover of the remote control; First time use; to swell or rupture resulting in leakage.
4 Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Remote Control Unit CLU-4361S (Part No. HL02291). Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). “Z” Allen Key (Part No. 61010122). Provided only when Allen Screws are used. REMOTE...
Page 5 - How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television; ANTENNA; The major benefit of the; Projection Television; BEST
5 How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antennais recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is freefrom interfer...
Page 6 - Antenna; Hook-up Cables and Connectors
6 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that havephono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can bepurchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations an...
Page 7 - Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions; POWER BUTTON; VCR –; Video Cassette Recorder/Player; CBL –; Cable Box; DVD –; Digital Video Disc Player; STB –; Satellite Receiver
7 Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions First time use POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on and off. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV. MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV) Accesse...
Page 8 - Front Panel Controls; CHANNEL selector; Press this button to turn the TV on or off. This LED; MAGIC FOCUS
8 Front Panel Controls First time use MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU , making it possible to set TV features to your preferencewithout using the remote. This button also servesas the SELECT button when in MENU mode. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to display the inpu...
Page 9 - Front Panel Jacks and Connections; played back picture may be abnormal.
9 Front Panel Jacks and Connections First time use The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shownin the following examples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Connections; Input; logo and High-Definition; OPTICAL OUT; MISE EN GARDE
10 Rear Panel Connections First time use 쐃 AIR /CABLE Input A 75-Ohm RF A ntenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. NOTE: You may ask your local cable companywhether DTV services are available. 쐇 Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, CURSOR buttons and SELECT button of the remote contr...
Page 11 - on the Internal Speakers Settings of; This jack provides Digital Audio Output for
TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with centersignal output capability. This feature allows the TVspeakers to be used as a center speaker. The TVmust be set as a center channel by selecting TV AS CENTER on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Menu (see page 38). 1...
Page 12 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; jack; by connecting the; and; INPUT 4; composite and
Laserdisc player, VCR, AUDIO AMP VCR #1 DVD Player To an amplifier/receiver with optical input capability. External Digital Component with HDMI output capability AUX/PHONO INPUT L R OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT R L P B /C B P R /C R Y OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R Outside Antennaor Cable AIR / CABLE Upgrade C...
Page 13 - Connecting External Audio Sources
Match the numbers below to the diagram forspeaker placement. The television’s internal speakers will act ascenter speaker (select AUDIO - INTERNAL SPEAKERS - TV AS CENTER ). These FRONT left and right speakers areconnected to the FRONT output of aseparate audio amplifier. These REAR left and right s...
Page 14 - Connecting External Video Sources; ) AIR signal will change to CABLE signal when the
14 BEFORE OPERATING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, thenpress the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the CABLE, AIR or INPUT of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice (see page 21). NOTE: When the TV i...
Page 15 - to
15 Connecting External Video Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPOSITE VIDEO AND ASTEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCRor the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack,as shown on the TV to the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R ...
Page 18 - The Remote Control; The Remote Contr
18 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV(Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers(SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic operationkeys are grouped together in one are...
Page 19 - Press the; button to freeze the picture.; EXIT; PAUSE; button repeatedly to; DAY; for day time; NIGHT; for night; Freeze; How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV
POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 forinstructions on how to set the remote control to TVmode.) MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV,VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending onwhich button is pressed. PA...
Page 20 - All five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings.
20 ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal formatreceived, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. • Antenna-Analog CH • S-Video/Video Input (Auto Aspect: Off) • HDMI-480i/480p In...
Page 21 - When the INFO button is pressed twice in
INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press thisbutton to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and 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...
Page 22 - RECORD button
22 VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button ( or ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume(SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., pressthe MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restorethe so...
Page 23 - ANALOG; buttons on the remote. The green; PIP button; CURSOR; MAIN PICTURE; SUB
Audio Video VCR OUTPUT Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputon the main picture and a Video Input on sub-picturesimultaneously. When an ANALOG channel or INPUT is viewed as the main pi...
Page 24 - This feature is only available with a; If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the; button. This is convenient when trying to; the; button repeatedly to toggle between; FREEZE; SUB PICTURE
24 PIP Mode Picture-in-Picture This feature is only available with a 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionallymove the sub-picture using the CURSOR buttons. SPLIT Mode Picture-in-Picture Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. PAUSE button If you wi...
Page 25 - STROBE FREEZE; Please refer to page 27 for detailed spec.; When the input is HDMI signal , the FREEZE
MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozenframe will show in the Main Picture. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. This feature isuseful for freezing a picture frame with addresses. SPLIT FREEZE Press the PAUSE button...
Page 26 - PIP Input Mode; POP Mode; PIP Specifications
PIP Input Mode Air Cable Input1 Input2 Input3 Input4 Input5 Sub Picture Main Picture Digital CH Analog CH Digital CH Analog CH HDMI S/Video S/Video Ypbpr Video Ypbpr Video S/Video Air Digital CH Analog CH - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Cable Digital CH Analog CH - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Input1 HDMI S/Vi...
Page 27 - SPLIT Mode
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) The Remote Cont rol PIP Specifications (cont.) SPLIT Mode Digital CH 480i Analog CH 1080i 720p 480p 480i S/Video Scan Mode Sub Main Aspect 16x9 4x3 4x3 16x9 16x9 16x9 4x3 16x9 4x3 16x9 4x3 Digital CH (480i) 16x9 4x3 － Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Analog CH 4x3 － － Yes Yes Yes...
Page 28 - DIGITAL or ANALOG; ON; If your cable box cannot be operated after; The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions; DIGITAL TYPE
28 OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DIGITAL/ANALOG CABLE BOX. This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your DIGITAL or ANALOG Cable Box (refer below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the r...
Page 29 - Turn; Hold down the; button on the remote and enter; SAT; button. The remote will turn; EXCLUSIVE TV buttons; These buttons are for operating the TV.; SATELLITE BRAND; The Remote Control for Set-Top Box/Satelite Receiver Functions
쐋 쐋 쐋 OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FORYOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER. This remote is designed to operate different types ofset-top-box/satellite systems. You must first programthe remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON ...
Page 30 - If your DVD player cannot be operated; DVD button; The Remote Control for DVD Functions
30 OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER. This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your DVD player (referbelow for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of y...
Page 31 - If your VCR cannot be operated after; VCR button; The Remote Control for VCR Functions
쐋 쐋 쐋 OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs. You must first program the remote to match theremote system of your VCR (refer below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. To switch to...
Page 32 - een Display; Aspect
32 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-ScreenDisplay menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from ...
Page 33 - reen Display; only available for Digital channels.
Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and 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 blue, set to Medium for natural color, set t...
Page 34 - Video
34 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improvepicture quality. You can independently customize eachof the Video Inputs to your preference to increaseviewing performance and pleasure depending upon thevideo program being viewed. If RESET is selected, onlythe selected input will reset to initi...
Page 35 - Reset Video Settings; Color Temperature; while preserving fidelity of background colors.; Auto Color
On-Sc reen Display Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video MenuSettings of the present input and return it to the DayVIDEO mode. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select RESET VIDEO SETTINGS . 3. Use the CURS...
Page 36 - Noise Reduction; The; picture quality. Set; NOISE REDUCTION; OFF; if the TV experiences picture blocking. When Noise Reduction is; NOTES: 1. When using Progressive Scan Component
Video On-Scr een Display Auto Movie Mode Noise Reduction Auto color OffOffOff V ideo Move SEL Return Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality. Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blockin...
Page 37 - to adjust the TV to your preference and; Audio; Off : turns off the surround sound effect.
Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the s ound qua lity. NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting TREBLE. The additional menu items BASSand BALANCE can be selected and adjustedin the s a m e m a nne r. 5 channel contents with ordinary stereo contents. Tr eble This fu...
Page 40 - The Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input signal with; Vertical Position will not be available in
Aspect Aspect On-Scr een Display MENU Move SEL Select Setup Channel Manager Timers Locks Aspect Audio Video Use this function to select the Picture Format AspectRatio. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the ASPECT MODE . 2. Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF . Auto Aspect Automatical...
Page 41 - Signal Meter; Channel Manager
41 Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meterand Set Channel List. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button to select. Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or...
Page 42 - Auto Channel Scan; buttons; Channel List
On-Scr een Display Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active TV channelsin Auto Channel Scan memory. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight AIR, CABLE (1) or CABLE(2) source. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the START or RESET option. 3. Press the SELECT button to sel...
Page 43 - Locks
This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. The code to enter the Locks featur e is a four digit access code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight function. 2. Pr...
Page 44 - Movie Ratings; TV will not block it.
44 Locks On-Scr een Display Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie thatyou feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected....
Page 45 - TV Ratings
45 Locks On-Scr een Display TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to itscontent.1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to select the TV RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you have selected. 3. ...
Page 46 - SELECT
46 Locks On-Scr een Display Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feelmight be inappropriate in its content.1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SEL...
Page 48 - PG; ALTERNATE RATIN G; Adults only
Locks 48 Alternate Ratings (Example Only) : G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying...
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Page 50 - Set The Clock; set; Timers; . The TV counts electrical pulses for regulating the
50 Timers On-Scr een Display Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be set before you can use ...
Page 51 - Set Sleep Timer; When the clock is changed in the
Timers On-Scr een Display Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR buttons or repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00 , 0:30 , 1:00 , 1:30 , 2:00 , 2:30 and 3:00 . Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to acti...
Page 52 - Set Event Timer
52 Timers On-Scr een Display Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the ProjectionTV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is notset, you can not use this function and the screen belowwill appear. The message on the screen will disappearafter 3 seconds, then the screen aut...
Page 53 - Magic Focus Tune Up; M A G I C F O C U S; Setup
Setup On-Scr een Display Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button to select. Magic Focus Tune Up Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please turn ON your television for a...
Page 54 - Only a momentary press of the
Setup On-Scr een Display NOTE: 1. Only a momentary press of the MAGIC FOCUS button is necessary to start AUTO DIGITAL CONVERGENCE . At any time during this convergence correctionprocess, you may press the MAGIC FOCUS button to exit the MAGIC FOCUS mode. However, the convergencecorrection process nee...
Page 55 - To Move Adjustment Point
Setup On-Scr een Display Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (9 Point Manual Adjustment) NOTE: 1. Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 2. AUTO ADJUSTMENT MODE is recommended. If convergence is still notacceptable, use the MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE. 3. If AUTO...
Page 57 - Menu Preference
Setup On-Scr een Display 57 Menu Preference This feature will allow you to select any one of threedifferent languages for all on-screen displays. Set the Language This function allows you to choose from three menulanguages. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the language of your choice. 2. Pr...
Page 58 - Once the TV has been turned on using the; Set Black Side Panel
Setup On-Scr een Display 58 INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on andtune to INPUT 3 when it detects a video signal to INPUT 3 . 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the AUTO LINK setting of your choice. 2. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to INP...
Page 59 - Set Closed Caption; Digital Captions; Some types of digital closed captions will not work with this TV.; not change position of the captions in the picture.
Setup On-Scr een Display 59 Set Closed Caption s Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/orsound effects of a television program or home videowhich are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TVprogram guide denotes these programs as or . 1. Use the CURSOR buttons , , or to highlight and sel...
Page 60 - Set Audio Out; A U D I O O U T F I X ED; Upgrades; Any power interruption during the upgrade
Setup On-Scr een Display Set Audio Out This feature will select the source of the Audio O utput. Fixed: Selec t A U D I O O U T F I X ED to have the Audio a t fix ed volume. Variable : Selec t A U D I O O U T VA RI A BL E to ha ve Audio settings that can be controlled. Set Audio Out Setup Move SEL R...
Page 61 - 7” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions; Useful Information; Please remove the screw; DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE; Before disassembling this projection TV set, you
61 57” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions Useful Information IMPORTANT POINTS: (a) Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself. (b) Request an installation specialist to install this unit. (c) HITACHI assumes no responsibility or liability for injury/damage as a result of consumer installation an...
Page 62 - In case that the screw is different type; STEP 6; When the TV is separated, the top
57” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions Useful Information STEP 4 STEP 5 Remove the joint connector bolts from each side of the back cover using the allen wrench that isprovided inside of the instruction bag, see (a) and (b) . In case that the screw is different type STEP 6 Remove from theback side of...
Page 63 - ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE; This completes the Disassembly and Assembly instructions.
57” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions Useful Information ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE STEP 10 Re-install the top (4) four screws into the lower rearcover, see (a). Re-install the (4) four side screws thathold the back cover to the cabinet, see (b). STEP 12 Re-install 4 screws ( , , , ) that hold the screen fr...
Page 64 - Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself.; Locate the SENSOR PWB attaced to the cabinet; ” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions
65 ” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions IMPORTANT POINTS: (a) Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself. (b) Request an installation specialist to install this unit. (c) HITACHI assumes no responsibility or liability for injury/damage as a result of consumer installation and handling. Be advise...
Page 66 - cabinet on the front side of the TV.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE STEP 7 To re-assemble the set, lift the top portion and align onto the bottom cabinet. Gently lower the top portion until it sits flush on the bottom. STEP 8 Re-install the joint connector bolts (4 pcs.) that were removed in step 4 of thedisassembly. STEP 9 Re-install the top (4) ...
Page 67 - TROUBLESHOOTING; DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.; Equipment Care and Troubleshooting
Useful Information 67 TROUBLESHOOTING HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLO...
Page 68 - RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:; Reception Problems
Useful Information 68 IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal followin...
Page 69 - • Component Video; Features and Specifications
Useful Information 69 FEATURES: • Superfine Picture Quality; 1280 Line HorizontalResolution • Remote (Controls many PVR/VCR brands, cableboxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment). • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y...
Page 70 - has made every effort to assure you hours of; Authorized; pour; Service Hotline; To locate an authorized; service facility in the continental; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day; Hitachi
70 Useful Information HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, shouldyou require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 statesand Puerto Ric...
Page 71 - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE; End User Licence Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software
Useful Information 71 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (t...
Page 72 - Index
72 Index A Accessories .............................4 Antennas (Connecting) ............5 Aspect Ratio..........................20 Audio Languages .........................3 9 Dolby Digital.......................3 9 DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)..................3 9 Audio Settings ...................
Page 73 - Notes
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