Page 2 - IMPORTANT; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.; CAUTION; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; POWER SOURCE; or
IMPORTANT 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 properly, thissection i...
Page 3 - Read before operating equipment
IMPORTANT 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.7. Do not block any...
Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; BOTTOM VIEW; REMOTE CONTROL; FIRST TIME USE
ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5728TSI (Part No. HL01828).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 your fingers and pulling t...
Page 5 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV; ANTENNA
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 the outdoor antenna or CATVcoaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna orcable TV system, connect the coaxial ca...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; POWER
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7 POWER INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER CURSOR PHOTO MC PULL 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 ...
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: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture ma...
Page 9 - REAR PANEL JACKS
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 - Inputs; Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P
REAR PANEL JACKS 10 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, 4 or 5 at the sa...
Page 11 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Connect only 1 component to each input jack.; TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 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. TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SET...
Page 12 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 • S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these con-nections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), co...
Page 13 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES; the sound using the remote control of the TV set.; REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION; INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER; CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES 13 To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. NOTE: 1. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the...
Page 14 - CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT5; Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.; VCR
14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~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 17 - CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1; DIGITAL; played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
17 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 below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV s...
Page 19 - THE REMOTE CONTROL; on the remote to light up the buttons shown in
19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment withone...
Page 20 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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). TV buttonWhen the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the re...
Page 22 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO; LED Light and OSD Indicator
22 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PHOTO buttonPress this button to access the PHOTO MC menu. This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camerausing a memory card and displaying them on the TV screen. Insert Photo MC (memory card) to be vi...
Page 23 - Use THUMBSTICK
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR TV 23 THE REMOTE CONTROL 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 Jump Slideshow Rotate THUMB STICK SELECT Slideshow Jump Slideshow Rotate 5 sec Start ...
Page 24 - Use this aspect mode to zoom 16:9 images.
24 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ASPECT buttonPress 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 mode to...
Page 26 - YP; CLOSED CAPTION will not appear when PIP SURF mode is on.
26 THE REMOTE CONTROL LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) buttonUse this button to select between the last two channels viewed (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttonsSee separate section on pages 28~30 for a description. SURF buttonPress ...
Page 27 - Only sound from the main picture can be heard.; Main Picture
27 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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, or V:5). You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (ANT A,V:1, V:2, V:3, or V:5). PIP bu...
Page 28 - SPLIT; NOTE: PIP modes will depend on the type of signal format
THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 28 SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. SWAP button (with PIP ON)Press this button to toggle between the Main and Sub picture which is highlighted with a green border around the pictur...
Page 30 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your VCR.
30 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 36 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. ...
Page 31 - 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:
31 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 36). 1. Turn ON yo...
Page 32 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL
32 THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match theremot...
Page 33 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:
33 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 36 for pre-codes). 1. ...
Page 34 - USING THE REMOTE
THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL PVR FUNCTIONS 34 Operating the precoded function for your PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types of PVRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your PVR(refer to page 36 for pre-codes)...
Page 35 - Operating the precoded function for your Audio component.; MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS:
35 USING YOUR REMOTETO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT Operating the precoded function for your Audio component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio component. You must first program the remote to match the remote systemof your Audio component (refer to page 36 for pre-cod...
Page 36 - AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL
36 VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD and AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEAdventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01Aiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01Akai . ...
Page 39 - VIDEO; Video; Use THUMB STICK; P i c t u r e M o d e
VIDEO 39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y MENU THUMB STICK SELECT Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Reset Video Settings Edge Enhancement Setup Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Black Enhancement Ch. Manager 100% 50% 50% 50% High ANT A/B High High Da...
Page 41 - Reset Video; C o l o r M a n a g e m e n t; Press THUMBSTICK
VIDEO 41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day or Nightconditions depending on the selected VIDEO mode. Use THUMB STICK to highlight functions.Press down on THUMB STICK to select Reset Video Settings. Use THUMBSTICK...
Page 42 - C o l o r D e c o d i n g; Auto Color
42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y VIDEO 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. C o l o r D e c o d i n g THUMB STICK Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset RGB R G B Off ANT A/B ...
Page 43 - Audio
AUDIO 43 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio MENU THUMB STICK SELECT 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...
Page 44 - Sound Enhancement; To enter SOUND ENHANCEMENT, use THUMB STICK; Technology
AUDIO 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls,sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. MENU THUMB STICK SELECT Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Spe...
Page 45 - Aspect Mode
45 ASPECT Aspect Mode Auto AspectAutomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THUMB STICK , , to select menu item. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select. A “ ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. Vertical PositionThis function allows you to sele...
Page 46 - CHANNEL MANAGER; RECEPTION BAND
CHANNEL MANAGER 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Use THUMB STICK , to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the THUMB STICK to select highlighted source. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Reception channels for ea...
Page 47 - Auto Channel Scan
CHANNEL MANAGER 47 This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skipunused 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 arecon...
Page 48 - Channel; Scan
CHANNEL MANAGER 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. THUMB STICK SELECT 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. Manage...
Page 49 - CHANNEL ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON.; Channel ID
CHANNEL MANAGER 49 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 ANT A and ANT B are...
Page 50 - LOCKS
50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 secret code number. The factory pre...
Page 51 - Adults only; PG; Motion Picture Ratings Chart
51 LOCKS Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content. Use THUMB STICK 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 PG-13, a...
Page 52 - FV; If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit
LOCKS 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings THUMB STICK SELECT 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: MENU THUMB STICK Sub Rat...
Page 53 - Canadian Ratings; Canadian Ratings English Chart
LOCKS 53 Canadian Ratings (Eng) THUMB STICK SELECT 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 THUMB STICK Canadian Ratings E...
Page 54 - Canadian Ratings French Chart
LOCKS 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Frn) THUMB STICK SELECT 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+: MEN...
Page 55 - SETUP
SETUP 55 Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or 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 System Set Virtual HD MENU ...
Page 56 - You may also select MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP from the Setup Menu.; Magic Focus
SETUP 56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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). Your HITACHI Projection ...
Page 57 - Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode; Adjustment Point
SETUP 57 NOTES: 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 not acceptable, use the Manual Adjustment Mode.DO NOT press MAGIC FOCUS or use Auto Adjustment Mode after using Manual Adjustment Mode....
Page 59 - Menu Background
SETUP 59 The clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” or “TV Time Out” features. Use THUMB STICK or to set the time and date. Press THUMB STICK or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu. Set The Clock THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Move SEL Return Set The Clock Time : 03:57 PM ...
Page 60 - Video 2 Auto Link
SETUP 60 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK , , , , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition. Set The Inpu...
Page 61 - Set The Color; Use this feature to select between 1080i and 540p (see page 25).
SETUP 61 Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 63 - Auto will turn the; Set Closed; About Your TV
SETUP 63 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 - DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.
64 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 65 - RECEPTION PROBLEMS
65 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 66 - USEFUL INFO; Press the power switch again.; SYMPTOMS; CHECK THESE ITEMS
USEFUL INFO 66 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 68 - Home Electronics Division; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day
USEFUL INFO 68 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 69 - pour obenir votre copie.; Mississauga, ON L5N 2L8
USEFUL INFO 69 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 71 - NOTES
