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IMPORTANT

HITACHI

PROJECTION COLOR TV

60SX8B/9K 50SX6P

50UX18B/19K

46UX16B/17K

OPERATING GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

....... 10

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV...................................... 11
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ................................................................... 13

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL

......................................... 14

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.......................................................................................... 15

AVX (Audio/Video) selector

.................................................................................. 15

VOLUME level

........................................................................................................ 15

CHANNEL selector

................................................................................................ 15

POWER button

....................................................................................................... 15

POWER light

........................................................................................................... 15

AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor

........................................................................... 15

REMOTE CONTROL sensor

................................................................................ 15

V-SYNC (Vertical Hold) knob

............................................................................... 15

FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO :3)

............................................................... 15

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................ 16
REAR PANEL JACKS ..................................................................................................... 17

Antenna Input / Output

.......................................................................................... 17

Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2

......................................................................................... 17

Output

....................................................................................................................... 17

Audio to Hi-Fi

.......................................................................................................... 17

Rear Speaker Terminals

....................................................................................... 17

S-Video

.................................................................................................................... 17

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................... 18
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 19

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

.............................................................. 20

AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP............................................................................................... 21
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-850GR) ..................................................................... 22

READY indicator light

............................................................................................ 22

SEND/LEARN indicator light

................................................................................ 22

LEARN/USE select switch

.................................................................................... 22

MULTI-PAGE select switch

.................................................................................. 22

MULTI-PAGE buttons

............................................................................................ 22

, LIGHT BUTTON

................................................................................................ 22

MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS.............................................................................................. 23
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ........................................... 24

POWER button

....................................................................................................... 24

RECALL button

....................................................................................................... 24

ANT button

.............................................................................................................. 24

MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons

..................................................................... 24

CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons

........................................................................... 25

AVX button

.............................................................................................................. 25

VOLUME, MUTE buttons

...................................................................................... 25

LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button

...................................................................... 26

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons

........................................................................... 26

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ......................................................................................... 27

PIP BUTTON

.......................................................................................................... 27

EXCHNG (EXCHANGE) BUTTON

..................................................................... 27

SHIFT BUTTON

..................................................................................................... 27

FREEZE BUTTON

................................................................................................ 27

Summary of Contents for 46UX16B

Page 1: ...ND CONNECTIONS 16 REAR PANEL JACKS 17 Antenna Input Output 17 Audio Video Inputs 1 2 17 Output 17 Audio to Hi Fi 17 Rear Speaker Terminals 17 S Video 17 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 18 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 19 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 20 AUDIO SYSTEM SET UP 21 THE REMOTE CONTROL CLU 850GR 22 READY indicator light 22 SEND LEARN indicator light 22 LEARN USE select switch 22 MULTI PAGE se...

Page 2: ...emote controls 31 TABLE 2 Cable Box Precoded remote controls 32 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 33 LEARNABLE BUTTONS 33 EXCLUSIVE BUTTONS 33 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 36 SET UP 38 FAVORITE CHANNELS 41 RESET 42 PROGRAM 43 CLOCK 45 VIDEO 47 AUDIO 50 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 54 RECEPTION PROBLEMS 55 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 56 SPECIFICATIO...

Page 3: ...OURCE This projection color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz AC household current Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER T...

Page 4: ...zed 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 the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 2 When the ...

Page 5: ...o a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television set Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer 11 2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cau...

Page 6: ...f antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode and requirements for the grounding electrode Click to see antenna grounding diagram 16 2 Note to CATV system installer Only for the television set with CATV reception This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies...

Page 7: ... set off and unplug it from the wall outlet IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any further adjustment Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician 23 Whenever the television set is damaged or fails or a distinct change in performance indicates a need fo...

Page 8: ...AFETY TIPS 8 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition ...

Page 9: ...OT 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 Public...

Page 10: ...tteries For 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 four new AA size batteries equivalent for the Genius 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 t...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ...HI PROJECTION TV 12 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 13: ...HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ...

Page 14: ...HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ...

Page 15: ...e turned off if there is no video input when VIDEO 1 2 or 3 is selected Check the POWER On indicator to make sure the TV is off when not in use AI Artificial Intelligence sensor This Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture See page 43 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Remote at this area when select...

Page 16: ... to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples Click to see Front Panel Connection 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 ...

Page 17: ...ers laser disc players video games etc Output These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording Audio to Hi Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier With this connection the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television s remote control Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels See page 15 Rear Speaker ...

Page 18: ...REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 18 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Click to see Rear Panel Connections Typical full feature set up Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system ...

Page 19: ...re is locked into place In the same manner press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative lead wire Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker CAUTION Do not connect Speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an external amplifier This could damage both the TV and the speakers Your TV was designed to use 8 Ohm speakers only Any other type may degrad...

Page 20: ...ature 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 pg 13 Refer to your VCR operating guide...

Page 21: ...the table for the surround sound requirements See page 47 for SURROUND functions The television s internal speakers These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the Audio to Hi Fi output on the TV These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV Click to see Audio System Set Up ...

Page 22: ... your TV point the Genius Remote at the remote sensor of the TV To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR Click here to see Remote CLU 850GR READY indicator light Refer to Page 26 SEND LEARN indicator light Refer to Page 26 LEARN USE select switch Located on rear side of remote control LEARN Enters the Learning mode Refer to page 26 USE Set for normal use MULTI PAGE sele...

Page 23: ...MULTI PAGE WINDOWS 23 MULTI PAGE WINDOWS Click to see the Multi Page Windows of the Remote ...

Page 24: ...has been set See page 40 You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other on screen displays Click to see the Remote ANT button Use the ANT Antenna button to select between the VHF UHF and AUX Auxiliary antenna inputs NOTE When VHF UHF is selected the channel number in the upper right corner of the screen is green When the AUX input is selected the channel number is in yellow ...

Page 25: ... in the correct AIR CABLE mode See page 32 AVX button The AVX Auxiliary Video button will select between the antenna signal and the three sets of video input jacks each time the button is pressed If the Picture in Picture PIP is on the AVX will select between the three sets of video input jacks See page 21 VOLUME MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up or down button until you obtain the desired sound le...

Page 26: ...CONTROL YOUR TV 26 LAST CHANNEL LST CH button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc PICTURE IN PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 21 for a description ...

Page 27: ...e the sub picture from the screen Press the AVX button when the sub picture is on to change between VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 The TV channel will always be either the main picture or the sub picture EXCHNG EXCHANGE BUTTON If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub picture press the EXCHNG button SHIFT BUTTON To move the sub picture to another corner press the SHIFT ...

Page 28: ...ture that has many details for example a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing CAUTION A pattern burn may develop 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 NOTE 1 Only sound from the main picture can be heard 2 P IN P will not work with a CHILD LOCK channel as the Main Picture bu...

Page 29: ...button 6 Release both buttons when the VCR starts to change channels The Genius Remote will now control your VCR Click here to see the CLU 850GR in the VCR position NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures this means that your VCR s codes have not been precoded into the GENIUS REMOTE Please store your VCR codes in memory by using the USER mode Refer to page 26 2...

Page 30: ...trol is programmed for your cable box If the cable box channels do not change after 5 seconds try a different Genius Remote button 6 Release both buttons when the cable box starts to change channels The Genius Remote will now control your cable box Click here to see the CLU 850GR in the CATV position NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures this means that...

Page 31: ...Replay 6 JC Penny 1 6 9 VOLUME JVC 0 VOLUME Kenwood 0 VOLUME Magnavox 4 6 Marantz 9 VOLUME Marta 0 Memorex 6 VOLUME MGA 7 Minolta 1 Mitsubishi 7 Montgomery Wards CHANNEL NEC 9 VOLUME Panasonic 6 Pentex 1 Philco 4 6 Philips 4 6 Pioneer 1 ProScan 2 Quasar 6 RCA 1 2 Realistic 6 9 CHANNEL VOLUME Sanyo 9 VOLUME Scott 7 8 Sears 1 9 Sharp CHANNEL Sony 5 MUTE AVX Sylvania 4 6 Tashiko 0 Technics 6 Toshiba ...

Page 32: ... TABLE 2 Cable Box Precoded remote controls Press SELECT and this CATV brand button General Instrument 0 1 2 3 Hamlin 4 Jerrold 1 2 3 3 Magnavox 9 Panasonic 8 Philips 9 Pioneer 7 Regal 4 Scientific Atlantic 6 Viewstar 9 Zenith 5 ...

Page 33: ... the device may work unexpectedly The power could be turned ON an important tape could be erased the volume could increase too much etc Click to see CLU 850GR in the USER position LEARNABLE BUTTONS These buttons can learn the codes of other remote control transmitters when the MULTI PAGE select switch is set to the USER mode MULTI PAGE keys A through L No codes have been factory stored to these ke...

Page 34: ... and READY indicator will flash ON and OFF Set the LEARN USE mode select switch on the back of the Genius Remote to USE and check that the button to which the code is stored operates correctly If it does not operate correctly repeat from step 1 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other keys To clear the stored codes from the USER mode Set the MULTI PAGE select switch to the USER mode and LEARN USE mode s...

Page 35: ...le to learn certain special remote codes CAUTION ON BATTERIES 1 The Genius Remote Control is working when the LEARN indicator lights up when a button is pressed 2 When you press a button and the learn indicator will not light up or if the operation is extremely slow this is an indication that the batteries should be replaced 3 Even if the batteries seem dead do not remove them until you have repla...

Page 36: ...feature Press ENTER on the remote control to select a feature NOTE Press the CURSOR buttons first to view FAVORITE CHANNELS See Page 35 AIR CABLE Select antenna or cable TV AUTO PROGRAM First time setup for channel buttons CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons add or skip CLOSED CAPTION Feature to display dialogue text Return video and audio adjustments to factory settings CHANNEL CAPTION Label channels ...

Page 37: ...f one time or daily AUTOMATIC MESSAGE 1 Set for one time or daily AUTOMATIC MESSAGE 2 Set for one time or daily PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust color brightness etc PREFERENCE SETTING Improve picture performance CONVERGENCE ADJUST Match red green and blue colors to make white PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust balance bass and treble PREFERENCE SETTING Improve sound performance SURROUND Special sound effects ...

Page 38: ...ght the correct AIR CABLE mode and press MENU to exit Your choice will be shown on the display Reception 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 the CATV1 mode set AIR CABLE to CATV2 AUTO PROGRAM This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY Th...

Page 39: ...ing the CHANNEL buttons or number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR buttons 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 The selected function will be magenta Your choice for the function will be blue DISPLAY ON OFF is to...

Page 40: ... highlight the function to change press ENTER to change the function and press MENU to exit C C Selected Text Selected NOTE The word MUTE will not be displayed if the DISPLAY is ON If you do not have sound make sure MUTE is not set ...

Page 41: ...FAVORITE CHANNELS 41 FAVORITE CHANNELS ...

Page 42: ...the reset to change your preferred video and audio adjustments to factory settings NOTE This RESET Selection will not change your preferred adjustments To change back to your adjustments see VIDEO Page 42 or AUDIO Page 45 ...

Page 43: ...PROGRAM ...

Page 44: ... the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels Press the CURSOR to select one of the four volume corrections Use the Channel or number buttons to select a channel Press ENTER to set the channel Press the CURSOR to adjust volume level Press MENU to exit NOTE 1 VOLUME CORRECTION adjustment is for the channel displayed in the top right corner of the screen T...

Page 45: ...RSOR buttons for MODE ONCE one time only or MODE DAILY TV will turn on off at the same time every day Press CHANNEL or the NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on Your choice for AM PM and MODE will appear in blue Press ENTER to start Select CANCEL and press ENTER to erase times NOTE You can set either ON TIME only OFF TIME only or both The mode will be...

Page 46: ...n message is finished The asterisk represents a blank space Move the CURSOR until CANCEL is magenta and press ENTER to erase message Use CURSOR to choose MODE or TIME Use CURSOR to set MODE when it is magenta Your choice will be in blue Use the NUMBER buttons to set the time Press ENTER to start and MENU to exit ...

Page 47: ... adjust flesh tones so they appear normal COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture BRIGHT Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture This adjustment will only affect the picture when PICTURE SETTING AI is OFF RESET When RESET is selected press ENTER to return video adjustments to f...

Page 48: ...ading picture quality SUPER CONTR SUPER CONTRAST Turn on SUPER CONTR to improve picture detail in areas of high brightness CONVERGENCE ADJUST Your Projection TV has three color projection tubes one for red one for green one for blue When mixed together in the proper proportion the output of these three color tubes can produce any color To produce these colors however the beams must be precisely al...

Page 49: ...lor displayed left or right Press ENTER to change the color Press MENU to exit NOTE If the 60SX8B 9K or 50SX6P is unplugged from the wall outlet or there is a power loss CONVERGENCE may appear to be misadjusted Wait 30 seconds after the set is plugged in or power returns before turning the set on ...

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Page 54: ...abinet with strong cleaners polishes or 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 near...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...ernal voltage or 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...

Page 57: ...mark Dolby Laboratories 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 Licensing Corporation Inputs Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power consumption operating 46UX16B 17K 50UX18...

Page 58: ...o fixed 470mVrms 1k Ohm Dimensions 46UX16B 17K 50UX18B 19K 50SX6P 60SX8B 9K Height in 49 1 2 51 7 8 51 7 8 60 1 2 Width in 41 1 8 44 1 8 41 5 8 52 3 8 Depth in 27 27 1 2 27 1 2 27 7 8 Weight lbs 221 250 250 391 NOTE Due to improvements specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice ...

Page 59: ...NOTES 59 NOTES blank page ...

Page 60: ...you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any que...

Page 61: ...ase During the applicable limited warranty period for parts defective parts will be replaced at no charge for the part Parts used for the replacement will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period for that part 2 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase Hitachi will repair or replace the screen if it proves to be defective without charge for labor For all other ...

Page 62: ...WARRANTY CARD front 62 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 1 808 836 3621 ...

Page 63: ...sold or transferred from the original owner This limited warranty is made only to the original consumer purchaser of this Hitachi Projection TV and is effective only upon presentation of evidence of provable date of purchase NO PERSON AGENT DISTRIBUTOR DEALER SERVICE FACILITY OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER OR FASHION WHATSOEVER E...

Page 64: ... high contrast screen Illuminated genius remote control Velocity scan modulation 50UX18B 19K 950 Lines resolution Advanced high resolution PIP Dolby Pro Logic surround sound Ultrablack high contrast screen Illuminated genius remote control Velocity scan modulation 50SX6P 60SX8B 9K 1000 Lines resolution Advanced high resolution PIP Dolby Pro Logic surround sound Ultrablack high contrast screen Illu...

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