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Hitachi 50GX49B Operating Manual

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PROJECTION
COLOR TV
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
2.4
FIRST TIME USE
THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL
5-17
18-27
U LTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
28-53
1
ASK
USEFUL INFORMATION
INDEX
54-58

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  • Page 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5-17 FIRST TIME USE THE GENIUS 18-27 REMOTE CONTROL U LTRATEC BIT-MAP 28-53 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 54-58 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX...
  • Page 2 CAUTION: Adjustonlythosecontrols thatare coveredin theinstructions, as improper changesor modifications notexpress- approved by HITACHI could void the user's authodty to operate the TV. are not expressly approved by Hitachi Amedca, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user's MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. TO help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHi television.

  • Page 4: Safety Tips

    (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such "PAI-rERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are _ by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one comer of the screen or a "PA'I-I'ERN BURN"...

  • Page 5: Control Battery

    ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 0000 :I3 S: CDCDI_ 1, Remote Control Unit CLU-435UI (Part No. HL00726). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT...

  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Projection Tv

    VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing.

  • Page 7: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most videc/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phone connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75--Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products.

  • Page 8: Front View

    Press this button to turn the TV on or off. Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the "TVis turned off when not in use.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Sensor

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER light You will see a red light when the "iV is turned on. (_) AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence censor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture.

  • Page 10: First Time Use

    FIRST TIME USE 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 can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled =TO CONVERTER"...
  • Page 11 FIRST TIME USE Outside antenna or cableTV coaxial cable DVD Player, Laserdiscplayer,etc. oooo S*VHS OUTPUT OUTPUT Laserdtscplayer, VCR, camcorder,etc. O: ooO; Stereo System Amplifier VCR #2 Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

  • Page 12: Rear Speaker Terminal Connections

    REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF, Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the button. Once the wire is in place, pull the red button back to odginal position and the wire is locked into place. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker _.ack button end insert the negative (-) teed wire.

  • Page 13: External Connections

    EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. Ao_',"o%" .O-F,3E%_'.A" OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER ''''v ° ,.., .__0} _=_ _'II EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SPEAKERS...

  • Page 14: Input Mode Selectio N Order

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.

  • Page 15: External Video Sources

    . INPUT "IVINPUT TEI_INAL BACKOFVCR HITACHI M ODEL or =dml_" model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
  • Page 16 L AUDIO JOUT:UT v'DEO J BACK OF DVDPLAYER HITACHI M ODEL or similar m odel Completely insert the connection cord pTugswhen connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

  • Page 17: Audio System Setup

    AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Matchthe numbersbelowto the diagramfor speaker placementand refer to the table for the differentsurround soundrequirements. (_The television'sinternalspeakers. These speakersare connected to a separate audioamplifier. Use the "AUDIOTO HI-FI"outputon the TV. These speakersare connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm outputon the TV. ®...
  • Page 18 These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. ® TVNCR BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode, this is the TV/VCR button. When the remote is in the CABLE mode, this is the A/B button. CURSORCONTROL HITACHI CLU-43SUI...

  • Page 19: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv

    CURSOR CONTROL INPUT SLEEp HITACHI CLU-435UI (_) POWER button Press this button to tum the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode, ff a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the "IV is first turned on. (See page 52.)
  • Page 20 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (_) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 22 for a description. (_PIP CH button Use the PiP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is green indicates which channel is being controlled.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (_) EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the Channel Skip (C.S.) function is activated, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is set.

  • Page 22: Picture In Picture

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection "iV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on beth the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B).
  • Page 23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE4N-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PIP Thisfeaturewill automatically scanall activechannelnumbem(thoseset in memory)and displaythem as PIP sub-pictures, along the rightedge of the screen. Pressthe PIP buttona secondtimeto removethe sub-pictures from the screen. NOTE: If no buttons are pressedwhenin SURF mode,auto-scanning willcontinuously s can. If a channelis tuned duringthis SURF scanning,sub-pictures will be removedfromthe screen.

  • Page 24: Strobe Freeze

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (_) FREEZE (FRZ) button 0Nith PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FRZ button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FRZ button again. NOTE: The FREEZE function will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen.

  • Page 25: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    If your VCR does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. The LST-CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required.

  • Page 26: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box/Satellite Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable/satellite box.
  • Page 27 Gold Star ....11, 26 Cybernex ....Runco ..... Hamlin ..03. 09. 14, 23, 24 Daewoo ..06, 08. 16. 38. 50 Hitachi ..... Daytron ....Samsung ....16. 45 Hytex ..... Dynatech ....Sanky ....14, 19 Jasco .....

  • Page 28: Ultratec Osd

    ULTRATEC OSD I. Press MENU on the remote conkol to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection "IV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. HELP EXIT 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
  • Page 29 ULTRATEC OSD Choose English, French, or Spanish text. PLUG& Optimum hook up for your system. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable "IV. First time set up for channel buttons. Channel buttons, add, skip. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. SET UP CLOCK _ET Set before using timer features.
  • Page 30 SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when settingyour TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR • or • on the remoteto high(ight t he functiondesired. MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK DIGITAL ARRAY TO QUIT_...
  • Page 31 This graphic guide function will help you to propedy set up your "IV or Home Theater System, Simply answer PLUG & PLAY two questions and a graphic wi be disp ayed, show ng you the optimum setup for your persona ized system. WELCOME TO HITACHI'S PLUG & PLAY ON SCREEN...
  • Page 32 SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, Select CATV if you have cable TV. SIGNAL SOURCE MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE • ANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL CATV CHANNEL MEMORY CATV2 CHANNEL LIST CLOCK DtGITALARRAY MENU MENU BAR...
  • Page 33 SET UP This feature will automatically store active "IV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY, This will allow you to skip I AUTO CHANNEL SETJ unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (A) or DOWN (V). CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE PLUG sPLAY ---->...
  • Page 34 SET UP ICH'NNELMEMO Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL • or • buttons. MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL AUTO CHANNEL • CHANNEL MEMORY ERASE CHANNEL LIST CLOCK D_GITAL...
  • Page 35 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been added CHANNEL LIST to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO...
  • Page 36 SET UP The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT CLOCK SET REMINDER, or TV TIME OUT. MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK DtGITALARRAY MENUITO MENU BAR...
  • Page 37 To simplify convergence, HITACHI incorporates a feature to allow you to display a test pattem of horizontal and vertical lines at 9 different locations on the screen. Simply use the remote control to adjust the red and blue colors to match the green, When propedy aligned, the outputs of all three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white lines.
  • Page 38 CUSTOM I This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID. I Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected, CHANNELIO.
  • Page 39 CUSTOM VIDEO ID. I Use this feature to give a name to any of the two video inputs, VIDEO CHANNEL ®VID 1 OVID2 CURSOR VIDEO FAMILY FAVORITES VIDEO LIST PARENTAL CONTROL CUSTOM 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK RESET CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST...
  • Page 40 CUSTOM This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. I FAMILY FAVORITES I A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. (MENU) CHANNEL CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES VIDEO FAMILY FAVORITES...
  • Page 41 CUSTOM Use thisfunctionto displayFAMILYFAVORITESselectionsas sub-pictures or to tune the main pictureto a desiredfavodtechannel. FAMILY FAVORITES i IOPERATION) CURSOR SURF TO QUIT TO SURF TO QUIT Select a category using CURSOR • or • buttons. Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the dght edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing a category. Use CURSOR •, •, •...
  • Page 42 CUSTOM ARENTAL CONTROLI 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 codeto enter PARENTALCONTROL is a fourdigitsecretcode number, The factorypresetcode is 00OO.
  • Page 43 CUSTOM This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. 4 EVENT PROG. CHANNEL CURSOR VIDEO FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND /LENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT...
  • Page 44 CUSTOM AUTO LINK I Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1 or 2 when it detects a VIDEO input. CHANNEL CHANNEL VIDEO VIDEO FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL CONTROL =4 EVENT PROGRAM 4 EVENT PROGRAM...
  • Page 45 CUSTOM Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which I CLOSED CAPTION are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as r_ or _. CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL CURSOR...

  • Page 46: First Time Tour

    "IV or Home Theater System. This feature will be dis- played every time your TV is tumed on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. F'_A reVIEW THE MENU SYSTEM_ HITACHI I <-_.mRImlN ENGLISH, FRENCH [ •...
  • Page 47 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality, CURSOR CURSOR CONTRAST ,_1_ CONTRAST "_J_ BRIGHTNESS ,nlm--"-'ll_ BRIGHTNESS COLOR _nmmn'_t_, COLOR TINT _r_n'_tl_ TINT ,r'_n---m_ SHARPNESS <In'--'--'--t• SHARPNESS <lm'_"_l_ 50 % RESET RESET ADVANCED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT J EXIT MENUJTO...
  • Page 48 VIDEO ADVANCED I Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intenigense) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. SEITINGS When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR • to turn the AI on or off.
  • Page 49 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the "IV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. CURSOR CURSOR BASS ,1_, BASS TREBLE ,mm'-'_l,_% TREBLE BALANCE BALANCE <l:::::_ RESET RESET ADVANCED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS MENUITO MENU BAR TO QUIT _ EXIT MENUJTO MENU BAR TO QUIT I EXIT...
  • Page 50 AUDIO Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listeningconditions. ADVANCED SETTINGS CURSOR CURSOR BASS ,_72% TREBLE <_-'-'1_% BALANCE <r_B'-'---1, RESET ADVANCED BETTINGBI_ MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT I EXIT ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTtNGS CURSOR @STEREO II_ @ STEREO O MONO...
  • Page 51 THEATER Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your'l'V's performance. CURSOR THEATER MODES @ TV O MOVIES O SPORTS [] RESET MENU ITO MENU BAR...
  • Page 52 INFO This function allows your TV to assist you with your busy day-to-day schedule. SPECIAL EVENT | Use this function to set up to six special events into memory. REMINDER J These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. CURSOR CURSOR laPECIAL EVENT REMINDER...
  • Page 53 INFO CALENDAR se this function to check the day, month, and year. Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed. CURSOR SPECIAL CALENDAR EVENT REMINDER • 1999 CALENDAR 15 16 22 23 •...

  • Page 54: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Your Remote Control

    CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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 if the screen is extremely dirty.
  • Page 55 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizc_tal streaks may appear, p_cture may flutter or ddft. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electdcal appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths, One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.

  • Page 56: Useful Info

    If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television.
  • Page 57 USEFULINFO Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 850 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses Artificial Intelligence System Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video COMPONENT: Y/CB/C R Input Jacks Closed Caption Decoder...
  • Page 58 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 Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide...
  • Page 59 NOTES...
  • Page 60 HITACHI QR29311...

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