Hitachi 13K 50UX26B User Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HITACHI

PROJECTION COLOR TV

46UX24B/25K 60SX12B/13K 50UX26B/27K 50SX8B

OPERATING GUIDE

Summary of Contents for 13K 50UX26B

Page 1: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 i HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV 46UX24B 25K 60SX12B 13K 50UX26B 27K 50SX8B OPERATING GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ERMINAL CONNECTION 22 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 23 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 24 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 952MP 25 MULTI PAGE WINDOWS 26 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 27 PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 35 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX SATELLITE FUNCTIONS 36 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS 37 AUDIO CABLE SATELLITE...

Page 3: ...e user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver Model number and serial number are indicated on the back side of the set POWER SOURCE This projection color TV i...

Page 4: ...osed captioning or in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards If the set does not operate properly unplug the set and call your dealer or service shop ...

Page 5: ...I This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your model of product FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY 1 This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert ...

Page 6: ...nd refer servicing to qualified service personnel 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel 9 Do not subject your television set to impact of any kind Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface 10 Unplug this television set from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners ...

Page 7: ...t does not shine directly on the screen 14 Avoid dusty places since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists 15 The set has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes to provide reliable operation of the receiver and to protect from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never cover the slots or openings with clo...

Page 8: ...ower lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 18 For added protection for this television set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent dama...

Page 9: ...is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards 26 When replacement parts are required...

Page 10: ...NOT COVERED by your Hitachi Factory Warranty When using the Picture in Picture function the sub picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a pattern burn may develop over a long period of time This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies and programs from other video sources Publi...

Page 11: ...or Remote Control Unit REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers 2 Insert two new AA size batteries equivalent for the remote When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover BOTTOM V...

Page 12: ... its large viewing screen To see this large screen at its best test various locations in the room to find the best spot for viewing The drawings give several suggestions The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left or right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from o...

Page 13: ...HI PROJECTION TV 13 CAUTION The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion ...

Page 14: ... Connector F Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV connected to an antenna adaptor to the antenna jack on the television 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Phono Connector S Video Super Video Connector Used on all standard video and audio This connector is used on camcorders VCRs cables which connect to inputs and and laser disc playe...

Page 15: ...he VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the antenna mixer Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer ...

Page 16: ...ht buttons when in MENU mode 4 CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up buttons when in MENU mode 5 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off 6 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on NOTE Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned OFF if there...

Page 17: ...power button Your TV will operate normally when you turn it on again 11 FRONT INPUT JACKS for VIDEO 3 Use these audio video jacks for a quick hook up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording Press the INPUT button until VIDEO 3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen If you have mono sound insert the audio cable in to the left channel jack ...

Page 18: ...nect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples NOTE Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks If you do not the played back picture may be abnormal If you have a S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left channel jack ...

Page 19: ...ssed Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCR s camcorders laser disc players etc If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left channel jack 3 Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording 4 Audio to Hi Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier With this connection the ...

Page 20: ...is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons and also by an independent rear volume feature found in the HOME THEATER SURROUND menu Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only 7 S Video Input 1 provides S Video Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S Video output capability 8 Sub Woofer This jack provides variable output to a sub woofer accessory ...

Page 21: ...REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 21 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Click to see Rear Panel Connections Illustration Typical full feature set up Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system ...

Page 22: ...peaker black button and insert the negative lead wire Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker CAUTION Do not short speaker terminals do no connect a wire directly across any two terminals This could cause damage to your audio outputs or damage your TV in other ways CAUTION Do not connect speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an external amplifier This cou...

Page 23: ...eature If your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack on the TV Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook up cables A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in the example on page 13 Refer to your VCR operating gu...

Page 24: ... connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the AUDIO TO HI FI output on the TV 4 These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV 5 These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter Use the TRANSMITTER OUT output on the TV 6 This sub woofer is connected to the SUB WOOFER output on the TV Click to see Audio System Setup Illustration If optional left and right ...

Page 25: ...point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box Slide the MULTI PAGE select switch to TV CABLE and press the CABLE POWER button to turn on the cable box power Press the CATV button and the remote will now control your cable box See page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box To operate your Audio Equipment point the remote at the remote sensor of the audi...

Page 26: ...MULTI PAGE WINDOWS 26 MULTI PAGE WINDOWS ...

Page 27: ...on twice quickly when no menu is displayed to enable the COMMERCIAL SKIP function This will tune the TV to the last channel viewed and after 30 seconds tune back to the original channel You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other on screen display 4 PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub picture tuning An arrow next to the channel numbe...

Page 28: ...ks each time the button is pressed If the Picture in Picture is on the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks and both antenna sources when main channel is chosen with the PIP CH button IF the sub picture is chosen the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input jacks and the ANT A antenna source ANT B source cannot be displayed as a PIP Sub Picture...

Page 29: ...12 CATV button This button may be named CABLE on your remote control Press this button to allow the remote to control your cable box See page 28 13 HELP button Press this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP text which give a description of the displayed menu 14 TV button Press this button to allow the remote to control your TV 15 SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer i...

Page 30: ...icture When the arrow is next to the lower channel display channel tuning is for the PIP sub picture This method of picture tuning is the same for one antenna input ANT A only and two antenna inputs ANT A and ANT B The Picture in Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the ANT A source ...

Page 31: ... sub picture will appear at the center of the screen Main channel on left side and sub picture on right side Press the PIP button a third time to return to normal viewing PIP sub picture control is the same as described in SINGLE MODE MULTI CH PIP When you press the PIP button a second time to begin Multi Channel PIP This feature will automatically scan through all active channels those set in mem...

Page 32: ...clockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed Example below illustrates the MOVE operation for initial shipping conditions If you have customized a PIP position the MOVE operation may differ slightly from this example ii It is also possible to customize one PIP position To do this simply use the remote control CURSOR buttons while the sub picture is displayed to shift the sub picture to a positi...

Page 33: ... are currently viewing Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing STROBE FREEZE Press the FRZ button a second time to freeze several frames of the picture you are currently viewing Seven frames for SX models and four frames for UX models Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for example a...

Page 34: ...elop if the sub picture is left in the same corner permanently If the PIP feature is used frequently occasionally shift the sub picture to a different corner You may also vary its position using the CURSOR buttons UX models only NOTE 1 Only sound from the main picture can be heard unless you choose sub picture audio from HOME THEATER WIRELESS SOUND mode and use the TRANSMITTER OUT outputs on the r...

Page 35: ... preset code 5 The remote will now control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures this means that your VCR code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in ...

Page 36: ...te box If the cable satellite box does not turn off after 5 seconds try a different 2 digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your cable satellite box NOTES 1 If your cable satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures this means that your VCR code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable satellite box cannot be operated after p...

Page 37: ...your audio component 6 Repeat steps 2 5 until all audio equipment preset codes are programmed into the remote NOTES 1 If your audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures this means that your audio component code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult...

Page 38: ...US 00 01 PHILIPS 51 PIONEER 00 01 TECHNICS 02 WARDS 00 CD PLAYER CD PLAYER BRAND CODE CD PLAYER BRAND CODE ADCOM 16 AIWA 17 CALIFORNIA AUDIO LAB 06 CARVER 17 DENON 04 DKK 03 EMERSON 16 FISHER 08 GENEXXA 07 HITACHI 07 14 15 16 21 23 24 JVC 10 KENWOOD 05 08 19 KRELL 17 MAGNAVOX 17 MARANTZ 06 17 MCS 06 MISSION 06 NSM 17 ONKYO 13 OPTIMUS 03 07 52 PANASONIC 06 PHILIPS 17 ...

Page 39: ...16 SONY 03 18 Technics 06 20 22 VICTOR 10 CABLE BRAND CABLE BRAND CODES CABLE BRAND CODES ABC 03 05 06 09 11 12 14 ARCHER 40 BELCOR 31 CABLE STAR 31 CENTURY 40 CITIZEN 40 CONTEC 15 DAE RYUNG 06 GARRARD 40 GC ELECTRONICS 31 GEMINI 13 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 09 51 GOLD STAR 39 HAMLIN 08 16 49 50 HITACHI 09 HYTEX 05 JASCO 40 MEMOREX 00 MOVIETIME 42 NSC 42 OAK 05 15 PANASONIC 00 17 38 ...

Page 40: ... SAMSUNG 39 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 06 49 50 SIGNAL 13 SIGNATURE 09 SPRUCER 17 STARCOM 03 13 STARGATE 13 STARQUEST 13 TOCOM 10 11 33 TOSHIBA 00 TURSA 13 UNIKA 40 UNITED ARTIST 05 UNITED CABLE 03 UNIVERSAL 31 40 ZENITH 00 62 CASSETTE BRAND CASSETTE BRAND CODE CASSETTE BRAND CODE HITACHI 56 57 61 62 JVC 59 KENWOOD 55 OPTIMUS 54 PANASONIC 60 PIONEER 54 SONY 58 63 WARDS 54 ...

Page 41: ...D CODE RECEIVER BRAND CODE AIWA 37 40 CARVER 28 32 40 CASIO 41 CLARINETTE 41 DENON 27 FISHER 32 43 HITACHI 44 JVC 33 KENWOOD 30 39 47 48 LLOYD S 41 MAGNAVOX 40 41 MARANTZ 31 40 MCS 31 MODULAIRE 41 ONKYO 35 OPTIMUS 34 39 43 PANASONIC 31 PENNY 41 PHILLIPS 40 PIONEER 29 34 45 QUASAR 31 REALISTIC 41 SANSUI 40 SANYO 43 SHARP 39 SONY 37 TECHNICS 31 42 46 50 VICTOR 33 WARDS 29 32 34 37 40 YAMAHA 38 39 YO...

Page 42: ... TELEVISON BRAND CODES TELEVISION BRAND CODES HITACHI 00 MEGATRON 00 VCR BRAND VCR BRAND CODES VCR BRAND CODES ADVENTURA 00 AIKO 50 AIWA 00 AKAI 14 23 AMERICA HIGH 09 ASHA 48 AUDIOVOX 10 BEAUMARK 48 BELL HOWELL 30 Broksonic 33 37 43 CALIX 10 CANON 09 CARVER 28 CCE 27 50 CITIZEN 10 50 COLT 27 CRAIG 10 19 27 48 Curtis Mathes 09 14 22 CYBERMAX 48 DAEWOO 17 50 DYNATECH 00 Electrohome 10 ...

Page 43: ...adiente 00 Harley Davidson 00 Harman Kardon 11 Harwood 27 Headquarter 18 Hi Q 19 Hitachi 14 15 24 Jensen 14 JVC 14 26 KEC 10 50 Kenwood 11 14 26 KLH 27 Kodak 9 10 Lloyd 00 Lloyd s 40 Logik 27 LXI 10 Magnavox 09 12 28 Magnin 48 Marantz 09 28 Marta 10 Matsushita 09 MGA 16 23 MGN Technology 48 Minolta 15 Mitsubishi 16 23 26 Motorola 09 20 MTC 00 48 Multitech 00 27 NEC 11 13 14 26 Nikko 10 Noblex 48 O...

Page 44: ... 10 Radix 10 Randex 10 RCA 15 22 24 Realistic 00 09 10 18 19 20 30 48 Ricoh 08 Runco 12 Samsung 17 48 Sanky 12 20 Sansui 14 26 Sanyo 18 19 30 48 Scott 16 17 33 37 43 Sears 09 10 15 18 19 30 Sharp 20 Shintom 27 Shogun 48 Singer 27 Sony 06 07 08 09 STS 15 Sylvania 00 09 10 18 Symphonic 00 Tatung 14 Teac 00 14 Technics 09 35 Teknika 00 09 10 TMK 40 48 Toshiba 16 17 Totevision 10 48 Unitech 48 Vector ...

Page 45: ...AUDIO CABLE SATELLITE AND VCR CODES 45 Video Concepts 13 17 23 Videosonic 48 Wards 00 09 15 19 20 22 27 48 XR 1000 00 09 27 Yamaha 11 Zenith 07 08 12 ...

Page 46: ...ferent features on your HITACHI Projection TV 2 Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed and text will appear giving a description of that menu ...

Page 47: ...TES Allows you to set and view favorite channels CHILD LOCK Block channel picture and sound 4 EVENT PROGRAM Turn TV on and off once daily or weekly AUTO LINK Automatically turn TV on with Video 1 input CLOSED CAPTION Feature to display dialogue text MENU BACKGROUND Select from two types of backgrounds CONTRAST Adjust contrast BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness COLOR Adjust color TINT Adjust tint SHARPNE...

Page 48: ...rue Dolby surround sound GRAPHIC EQ More precise audio control WIRELESS SOUND Adjust audio output for wireless speaker SUB WOOFER Adjust Sub Woofer volume iv PERSONAL MESSAGES Use to leave message or daily reminder SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Set TV to remind you of birthday s etc CALENDAR Check day month year and Special Events SECURITY VIEWER Automatically turn PIP on with VIDEO 2 input ...

Page 49: ...n display with HELP text displayed press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately 5 seconds Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the autodemonstration MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of 3 different languages for all on screen displays Use CURSOR or to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previou...

Page 50: ... will be displayed showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system Press CURSOR or to highlight the correct answers to both questions Press CURSOR to display the graphic guide Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET See page 36 SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if you ...

Page 51: ...channels for each mode are shown at the left Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2 AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP or ...

Page 52: ...uts with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons ...

Page 53: ... and number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR button Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID NAME which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY SCAN and which are protected by CHILD LOCK LOCK ...

Page 54: ...Press CURSOR or to review more channels Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use 4 EVENT PROGRAM PERSONAL MESSAGE SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER or CALENDAR ...

Page 55: ...mps and vibrations or moving the TV If you move your TV or if after a time you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture you may want to converge align the colors Properly converged the lines appear white which is actually a combination of the outputs of the three color tubes The output of the green tube is stationary The outputs of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted When prope...

Page 56: ... FOCUS button is necessary to start AUTO DIGITAL CONVERGENCE At any time during this convergence correction process you may press the MAGIC FOCUS button to exit the MAGIC FOCUS mode Do not press the MAGIC FOCUS button for more than 3 seconds This is only for extreme cases of misconvergence and requires assistance from service If one of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen pres...

Page 57: ...NNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected Press CURSOR or to select letters Press CURSOR to change character position Press CURSOR or CHANNEL or and the number buttons to select and label additional channels The CHANNEL ID will now appear in the top left corner of the screen Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu ...

Page 58: ...ect letters Press CURSOR to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu The represents a blank space Select RESET to set VIDEO to original condition NOTE VIDEO ID will be displayed only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture FAMILY FAVORITES MENU This function allows you to group your favorite channels into 6 personalized categories that you can rename A tot...

Page 59: ... enter a channel into a category highlight a box below the category title Press CHANNEL or or the number buttons to enter the desired channel Repeat until category has been set with your favorite channels The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel NOTE This function cannot be access when ANT B is the main channel FAMILY F...

Page 60: ... automatically tune to that channel Press EXIT to remote FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen NOTE If a category has some blank channel entries these channels will appear as black sub pictures CHILD LOCK 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 code ...

Page 61: ...4 and all Video inputs will be blocked out When TV TIME OUT is turned on you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period To change the key number select CHANGE SECRET CODE Enter a new four digit key number you prefer If you forget your key number use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the key number back to the factory preset 0000...

Page 62: ...me every week Press CURSOR or CHANNEL or or number buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on NOTE The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON timer and no channel selection was made after this time If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated the OFF Timer will deactivate One certain models the Mode WEEKLY wil...

Page 63: ...eturn to previous menu CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or PICTURE DISPLAY ON OFF will turn the display on or off MODE C C Closed Caption is for the program you are viewing MODE TEXT is for additional information such as news...

Page 64: ... choose from 2 MENU BACKGROUNDS PICTURE Use CURSOR or to change the MENU BACKGROUND setting Select SHADOW and a light background is visible Select CLEAR and no background is visible Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu ...

Page 65: ...ST The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture This adjustment will only affect the picture when PICTURE SETTINGS AI is OFF See page 51 BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness COLOR Use this function to adjust th...

Page 66: ...roduce a more natural picture 2 Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones 3 Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture Turn the AI function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or chann...

Page 67: ...NCE can be selected and adjusted in the same manner BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers the AUDIO TO HI FI output and TRANSMITTER OUT output Use the test tone volume levels to control balance when in Surround...

Page 68: ...e average volume level This function will be automatically set to off and cannot be turned on when HOME THEATER DOLBY mode is selected AUTO NOISE CANCEL This function eliminates the noise in between stations If a channel is tuned and is noisy this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel DYNAMIC BASS This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normal...

Page 69: ...AUDIO SETTINGS 69 televisions center speaker ...

Page 70: ...ovie and other stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded and played on a stereo VCR PICTURE When using WIRELESS SOUND TRANSMITTER OUT jacks on rear panel REAR SPEAKERS mode must be chosen to receive the Surround audio program To enter the SURROUND MODE use CURSOR or to highlight then press CURSOR to select SURROUND MODE of your choice Now press CURSOR or to highlight then press CURSOR to sele...

Page 71: ...l spatial sound effects To fully benefit from Dolby Pro Logic Surround it is recommended that the surround speaker system be complete as shown on page 15 PICTURE Press CURSOR or to highlight a surround function Press CURSOR to change the surround function The function can be set to 3CH LOGIC or PRO LOGIC When 3CH LOGIC is set the surround channel sound is split equally between the left and right s...

Page 72: ...he internal speakers on or off when MAIN TV AUDIO is chosen You can also adjust PIP volume if you have chosen SUB PICTURE AUDIO as your variable audio output PICTURE Press CURSOR or to highlight a function Press CURSOR to select the function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu MAIN TV AUDIO When set to MAIN TV AUDIO mode your wireless speakers will play the same audio as p...

Page 73: ...Use this feature to provide variable audio output to optional sub woofer Use CURSOR to select the volume adjustment bar Use CURSOR or to adjust SUB WOOFER volume Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to highlight VOLUME then CURSOR to return to previous menu ...

Page 74: ...asterisk represents a blank space Use CURSOR or until ERASE MESSAGE is highlighted then press CURSOR to erase message Press CURSOR or to choose MODE or TIME Press CURSOR to set MODE when it is highlighted Press CURSOR or or number buttons to set the time Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu NOTE At the selected time the message will be displayed until a remote control butto...

Page 75: ...te set mode but remain in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER menu press the MENU button Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu NOTE Special events set into memory will appear as blinking green dates in CALENDAR mode At the selected time the message will appear in CALENDAR mode When the TV is turned on the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected time Each ...

Page 76: ...ns as chosen in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER See page 6 CALENDAR will appear blinking when a Special Event message is set SECURITY VIEWER Use this feature to set VIDEO 2 input to automatically appear in the PIP This is useful when you want to view the image from an optional camera in the baby s room or at your front door Press CURSOR or to change SECURITY VIEWER setting When ON is selected the PIP will ...

Page 77: ...cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Don t leave it on or n...

Page 78: ...ection or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the si...

Page 79: ...r power surges IF YOUR SET SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE 1 Push the power switch ON OFF switch once 2 If there is still no power wait 30 seconds and push the power switch again 3 If there is still no power unplug the power cord from the wall Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in Push the power switch again This protective technology should provide...

Page 80: ...double D symbol and where applicable Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents U S number 3 959 590 Canada numbers 1 004 603 and 1 037 877 Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation Inputs ...

Page 81: ...ca Inc 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 you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility ne...

Page 82: ...ls There are two versions of this manual the one you are looking at now and one that explains this note The caller could have either one ONCE YOU HAVE THE PIP TURNED ON TO SINGLE YOU CAN THEN MOVE THE PIP BOX WITH THE CURSOR ARROW KEYS THEN WHEN YOU PRESS MOVE THE PIP BOX SHIFTS BETWEEN THE FOUR POSITIONS ONE OF WHICH WILL BE WHERE YOU MOVED THE BOX TO SIMPLE ENOUGH A CALLER MOVED THE PIP FROM THE...

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