Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.; CAUTION; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; 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 - Read before operating equipment; PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL; by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. 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 dry cloth...
Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; FIRST; PART NAME; REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES 4 FIRST TIME USE 1. Remote Control Unit is either CLU-4328UG (Part No. HL01838).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 TV; VIEWING ANGLE
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 5 FIRST TIME USE CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed too closeto the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picture distortion. 50...
Page 6 - HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS; ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL; This cable is used to connect external devices with
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 6 FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATVcoaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna orcable TV system, connec...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; CHANNEL selector
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7 FIRST TIME USE h MAGIC FOCUS INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO -AUDIO- L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ E F G H c f a b d g POWER PULL e PULL POWER h a MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference wi...
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
REAR PANEL JACKS 9 FIRST TIME USE a 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 ...
Page 10 - Inputs; Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P; the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.; on the screen in its digital form.
REAR PANEL JACKS 10 FIRST TIME USE f 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,...
Page 11 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Connect only 1 component to each input jack.; Stereo System Amplifier; DVD Player; 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 television. P B P R 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 TELEVISION
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 your TV set isdependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of vi...
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 TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserd...
Page 16 - CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5; after approximately four seconds.; R L
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 TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc pl...
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 TVset below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the lase...
Page 18 - CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1; Press ANT button to return to the previous channel.
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 TV set at right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO...
Page 19 - Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.
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 TV set at right. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of...
Page 20 - THE REMOTE CONTROL; These buttons allow the remote to control your; TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS; will select from five video input sources. When in
20 THE REMO TE CONTR OL 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, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. Basic operationke...
Page 21 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV; POWER button
21 THE REMO TE CONTR OL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. b PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 25, 26 and 27 for description. c DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle betwe...
Page 22 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO; CHANNEL selector buttons; Press the VOLUME up (; MUTE
THE REMO TE CONTR OL 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV f CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc.Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter “0” first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel y...
Page 23 - ASPECT button; Use this aspect mode to zoom 16:9 images.
23 THE REMO TE CONTR OL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR TV i ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT 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 aspect mod...
Page 24 - VIRTUAL HD button; Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p.; INFO button; When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays.; SURF button; The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.; YP
24 THE REMO TE CONTR OL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV j VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p. k INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or secondaudio program (SAP),...
Page 25 - PIP button; (This feature is only available with a 1080i signal); Main Picture
25 THE REMO TE CONTR OL Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:1,V:2, V:3, V:4, or V:5). You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (ANTA, V:1, V:2, V:3, V:4, or ...
Page 26 - SWAP button; Closed Caption will not appear when SURF mode is on.; PIP MODE button; PIP MODES will depend on the type of input signal.; SPLIT; Green Highlight
THE REMO TE CONTR OL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 26 SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. b SURF button PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP...
Page 28 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your VCR.
28 THE REMO TE CONTR OL 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 your VCR(refer to page 31 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2...
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 TV.
29 THE REMO TE CONTR OL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/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/sat...
Page 30 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:
30 THE REMO TE CONTR OL 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 31 for pre-codes). 1...
Page 32 - DISPLA; to highlight a different feature, then press SELECT to choose.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y PULL POWE R 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR F , E , G , H to highlight a different feature, then press SELECT to choose. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quick...
Page 34 - Use CURSOR; Picture Mode
VIDEO 34 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 Chan. Manager 100% 50%50% 50%High ANT A/B MiddleHigh Day Night SEL Select Pict...
Page 36 - Reset Video; Color Management; Press CURSOR
VIDEO 36 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 H to access other video settings. You can customize each...
Page 37 - Auto Color
VIDEO 37 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. Color Decoding Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset RGB R G B OffOffOff Noise Reduction Auto Colo...
Page 38 - Audio
AUDIO 38 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel 50% Off On Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL ...
Page 39 - Sound Enhancement; To enter SOUND ENHANCEMENT, use CURSOR; Technology
AUDIO 39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concer t halls,spor ts stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Per...
Page 40 - ASPECT; Aspect Mode
ASPECT 40 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Aspect Mode Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press CURSOR G , H , F , E , to select menu item. Press the SELECT button to select. A “ A ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. Vertical Position Thi...
Page 41 - CHANNEL MANAGER; RECEPTION BAND
CHANNEL MANAGER 41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Use CURSOR F , E to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the SELECT button to select highlighted source.Press EXIT to quit the menu. Reception channels for ea...
Page 42 - If two antennas are; Auto Channel Scan
CHANNEL MANAGER 42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( G ) or DOWN ( H ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will stop....
Page 43 - Channel; Scan
CHANNEL MANAGER 43 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press CURSOR G or H 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 ...
Page 44 - CHANNEL ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON.; Channel ID
CHANNEL MANAGER 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 CATV signal source is selected. NOTES: 1. If ...
Page 45 - LOCKS
LOCKS 45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 secret code number. The factory pre...
Page 46 - Movie has not been rated or; PG
LOCKS 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content. Use CURSOR G or H 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, fo...
Page 47 - The program; FV; If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit
LOCKS 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings Locks Move SEL Return TV Ratings Movie Ratings TV Time Lock 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 TV Parental Gu...
Page 48 - Canadian Ratings; Canadian Ratings English Chart; Programming intended for children under age 8 -; Violence Guidelines Careful
LOCKS 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock 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 Canadian Ratings English...
Page 49 - Canadian Ratings French Chart
LOCKS 49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock 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 Canadian Rat...
Page 50 - SETUP
SETUP 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR G or H 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 Color SystemSet...
Page 51 - Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment; You may also select MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP from the Setup Menu.; Magic Focus
SETUP 51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y MAGIC FOCUS MAGIC FOCUS Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please 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 52). Your HITACHI Projection...
Page 52 - Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode; Adjustment Point
SETUP 52 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 53 - Menu Preference
SETUP 53 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use CURSOR F , E 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...
Page 54 - Menu Background
SETUP 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y The clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” or “TV Time Lock” features. Use CURSOR G or H to set the time and date. Press CURSOR F or E to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu. Set The Clock Setup Move SEL Return Set The Clock Time : 03:57 PM A...
Page 55 - Video 2 Auto Link
SETUP 55 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press CURSOR G , H , F , E , 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 Inp...
Page 56 - Set The Color; Use this feature to select between 1080i and 540p (see page 24).
SETUP 56 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 58 - Auto; Set Closed; About Your TV
SETUP 58 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 59 - DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.
59 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISIONAND 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 dr y with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used ifthe screen is extremely dir ty. Place your Television away from extreme heat, h...
Page 60 - Reception Problems
60 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 61 - USEFUL INFO; Press the power switch again.; SYMPTOMS; CHECK THESE ITEMS
USEFUL INFO 61 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 63 - Home Electronics Division; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day
USEFUL INFO 63 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made ever y effor t to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require ser vice,a network of Hit...
Page 64 - Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box.; Mississauga, ON L5N 6C3
USEFUL INFO 64 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 65 - INDEX
65 INDEX A Accessories, 4Antennas (Connecting), 5, 6Aspect Ratio, 23Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS, 39BBE, 39 Audio Settings, 38 - 39Audio Source, 38Auto Color, 37Auto Noise Cancel, 38 B Balance, 38Bass, 38Black Enhancement, 35Black Side Panel, 56Brightness, 35 C Channel Manager, 41 - 44Channel Setup...
Page 66 - NOTES
