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Summary of Contents for 46UX20BA

Page 1: ...PROJECTION COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 5 FIRST TIME USE 6 15 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16 26 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 27 44 _ _ Co _ _ i _ _ ask USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 45 52 ...

Page 2: ...RD 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 back side of the set I POWER SOURCE 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 W...

Page 3: ...ld result in a fire or electric shOCk Never spill liquid of any kind on the television set 9 t0 ___o_ tt t 2 If the television set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug this televi sion set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quaJified service personnel Jfliquid has been spilled into this television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service...

Page 4: ... If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your television dealer or local power company For television sets designed to operate from batte_ power refer to the operating instructions 2O 21 If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servic ing to qualified service person...

Page 5: ...ED 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 viewing...

Page 6: ...es For Remote Control Unit REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 2 3 Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers Insert two new AA size batteries or equivalent for the remote When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out Match the and marks in the battery compart ment 4 Replace the cover ...

Page 7: ...l suggestions The best picture is seen by sitting directly in frontof the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen Picture bright ness decreases as the viewer moves to the left or right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the ro...

Page 8: ...ont control panel S Video Super Video Connector This connector is used on camcorders VCR s and laser disc players with an S Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF 75 Ohm antenna CAW cable TV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the VHF UHF 75 Ohm termina...

Page 9: ...g the remote AVX Audio Video selector ENTER button Press this button to select the current antenna source VIDEO 1 2 or 3 Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen This button also serves as the ENTER button when in MENU mode VOLUME level Press these buttons for you r desired sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor l...

Page 10: ...icture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the roomto givethe best picture See page 38 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Pointyour Remoteat this area whenselectingchannels adjustingvolume etc MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance See page 39 ADJUSTMENT MODE button This button is for service technicians only DO NOT press this button If this button is acci...

Page 11: ...camcorder or VCR as shown in the tollowing examples o eee S VIDEO S INPUT Optional see note I I ooo S VHS V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR S VHS Video camera T oj V DO o G ooo I S VIDEO V L R NOTE c nse c nnect c r back picture may be abnormal ff you have a S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable Jnplace of the standard video cable 11 ...

Page 12: ...video signals whichare usedfor 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 Transmitter Out These jacks provide variable audio output to a set of wireless speakers They can ...

Page 13: ...Y 8 Ohm SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUrT THESE TERMINALS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY DAMAGE YOUR IV SUCh _a re age s NOT covereu by yOUr lelevls on warrar11y OO NOT USE METAL STAPLES NAILS OR OTRER CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL TO SECURE YOUR SPEAKER WIRING wireless Speaker _ Wireless Speaker Wireless Speaker Transmitter o O O O r i _O 111111 IIIIII D O O O O Stereo System Amplifier Typical full feature set up Follow ...

Page 14: ...This could damage both the TV and the speakers Your TV was designed to use 8 Ohm speakers only Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system C PROJECTION TV SPEAKER AMPLIFIER TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs VCR s etc that have this feature Use this connection in place of the standard video connection...

Page 15: ...ST DOLBY PROLOGIC NORMAL DOLBY PROLOGIC ULTRA BOOST REQUIRED CONNECTION O OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT Receive Mono and Stereo Sound Concert Hall Sound Feeling of being at a Stadium Movie Theater Reproduction Surround Channel added to left and d_ ht audio amplifier speakers Movie Theater Reproduction Center Channel added to TV left and right speakers and Surround Channel added to left and d_ ht audi...

Page 16: ...ox Slide the MULTI PAGE select switch to TV CABLE and press the CABLE POWER button to turn on the cable box power The remote will now control your cable box See page 24 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 audio component you would like to operate Slide the MULTI PAGE select switch to AU...

Page 17: ...DOWS _ POWER C_L E VCR AUDIO _r__ _O oo O _ SELECT SWITCH _ POWER _ VCR AUDIO _ SELECT SWITCH When TV CABLE is Set When VCR is Set POWER C_ CABLE VCR AUDIO C_C_ C_ r_ r_ r_ O _ oO _ SELECT SWITCH When AUDIO is Set 17 ...

Page 18: ...e pages 16 23 24 25 RECALL button When you want to check the channelbeing re ceived or if it has a stereo ST orsecondaudio program SAP press the RECALLbutton You can also checkthe time andifthe ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set See page35 Audio Selected CHANNEL _ Channel and CAPTION_ _f_ Antenna Source L NEWS STEREO 317 S T SA _ _ P_UOlO ON TIMER _ ON 7 00 _ 9 00 OFF Pa _0 15 _ TIME II OFF TIMER I ...

Page 19: ...ill highlight functions or adjust different features The ENTER button will set features to your preference CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to set the time for channel memory etc Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel up A or down V NOTE The IV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct AIR CABLE mode See page 29 t AVX button The AVX ...

Page 20: ...TION feature is turned off CLOSED CAPTION will at_o be displayed when the MUTE button is pressed lllllllllllllllltlllllllllllll l The word MUTE will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on _ _ LAST CHANNEL LST CH button v Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc PRME STEREO 28 ST SA PICTURE IN PICTURE buttons See separate...

Page 21: ... C_ _ _VCR AUDIO _0 _o00 3 PIP BUTTON Press the PIP button and a sub picture appears in one comer of the screen Press the button a second time to remove 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 IV channel will always be either the main picture or the sub picture Main Picture _ SWAP BUTTON If you wishto switchw...

Page 22: ...o freeze one or four frames of the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing The four frame strobe freeze is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for example a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing 31 CURSOR 2 times AUTION A pattern burn may develop if the sub picture is left in the same corner permanently If the PIP ...

Page 23: ...es not turn off after 5 seconds try a different 2 digit preset code f The remote will now control your VCR Q 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 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 r...

Page 24: ... seconds try another 2 digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your cable box NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot be operated after per forming the above procedures this means that your cable box codes have not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot operate after performing the above procedures consult your cable box operating guide 3 The remote contr...

Page 25: ...set code The remote will now control your audio component Repeatsteps2 5 untilall audioequipmentpreset codesare programmedinto the remote NOTES 1 If your audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures this means that your audio components codes have not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your audio component cannot operate after performing the abov...

Page 26: ...07 08 09 STS 15 Sylvania 00 09 16 28 Symphonic O0 Tatung 14 Teac 00 14 Technics 09 35 Teknika 00 09 10 TMK 40 48 Toshiba 16 17 42 Totevision 10 48 Unitech 48 Vector 17 Vector Research 11 13 Video Concepts 13 17 23 Videosonic 48 Wards 00 09 15 19 20 27 48 XR 1000 09 27 XR 1000 00 Yamaha I 1 14 Zenith 07 08 12 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 03 05 09 11 12 14 Archer 4 0 Belcor 3 i Cable Star 31 Century 40 Citi...

Page 27: ...ll be highlighted in blue and the selection you have chosen will be highlighted in red CURSOR Q Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature __________ Q Press ENTER on the remote control to select a feature This part of the screen shows what selections are available This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use PROGRAM CLOCK D VIDEO AUDIO ENTER MENU SET EXIT I ooo...

Page 28: ...hildlock Lower volume on selected channels CLOCK 5 f CLOCK SET ON OFF TIMER MESSAGE 1 MESSAGE 2 CALENDAR PREFERENCE ADJUST PREFERENCE SETTING CONVERGENCE CORRECTION PREFERENCE ADJUST PREFERENCE SETTING IURROUND WIRELESS MODE Set before using timer features Turn TV on or off one time or daily Set for one time or daily Set for one time or daily Check day month and year VIDEO f Adjust color brightnes...

Page 29: ...u have cable TV Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight the correct AIR CABLE mode and press MENU to exit Your choice will be shown on the display ENTER M1ENU SET EXIT CURSOR ENTER MENU SET EXI 3 CURSOR _7 AIR 411 A_RJCABLE I r _CAW 1 _ 7 CATV2 MENU I EXIT AIR VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 or CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated VHF2 13 Mid band A I A 5 A 1 Super band J W Hyper band W I W 28...

Page 30: ...o programming for the second antenna input Remember to select the correct AIR CABLE mode before using auto programming for the second antenna input See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels CHANNEL MEMORY I se this function after AUTOPROGRAM to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL Ak _ buttons Your choice will be highlighted in yellow ENTER MENU SET EXI_ CURS...

Page 31: ...ot possible TEXT may not be available with every program CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English CHANNEL 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use the CURSOR Ai_ or V to highlight the function to change press ENTER to change the function and press MENU to exit Weather Today Sunny70 Weather Tornon ow A bit cooler 3 Wind Ch_ 55 NOTE The word MUTE will not be...

Page 32: ... CANCEL NEXT CHANNEL CH CH _1 ENTER MENU SET EXIT Press he CURSOR _k _r to select letters Press the CURSOR 4 _1 to change position Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will appear in the top left corner of the screen Press CHANNEL V or the number buttons to select and label additional channels Press MENU to exit The represents a blank space Select CANCEL to erase a CHANNEL CAPTION I CHILD...

Page 33: ... number factory preset 000 for first time use then enter a new three digit key number you prefer If you forget your key number use the factory code 777 to erase your key number This will reset the key number back to the factory preset 000 PROGRAM LIST This function allows you to view which channels are labeled in CHANNEL CAPTION NAME which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY SCAN and which are prote...

Page 34: ...00 D_ 10o o 10o lOO NEXT CHANNEL CH CH ENTER MENU SET EXIT t VOLO OORREO ON 22 EVEL S 75 100 100 100 NEXT CHANNEL CH CH _ ENTER MENU SET EXIT Press ENTER to set the channel Press the CURSOR _ _ to adjust volume level Press MENU to exit NOTE 1 2 3 VOLUME CORRECTION adjustment is for the channel displayed in the top right corner of the screen To adjust a different channel you must select the channel...

Page 35: ...IME E_AM r_PM ON CHANNEL IbMODE OFF ONCE DALLY CANCEL HOUR 01 12 _ ENTER MENU STARTI EXIT The selection to change will be in yellow Press the number buttons to select the time the TV will turn on or off AM 1 PM 2 Press the CURSOR _ II_ buttons for MODE ONCE one time only or MODE DAILY TV will turn on off at the same time every day Press CHANNEL Ai_ V or the NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV...

Page 36: ...ICANCEL _1_ ENTER MENU START EXIT MESSAGE 1 REMEMBER TO TAKE DALLY VITAMINS _MODE r IOFF_711ONCEr IDAILY T ME DAM r IPM _lb ENTER MENU START EXIT CURSOR Use cursor _i_ _P to choose MODE or TIME Use cursor _ to set MODE when it is yellow Your choice will be in red Use the NUMBER buttons to set the time Press ENTER to start and MENU to exit I I Note At the selected time the message will be displayed...

Page 37: ..._lb MENU EXIT Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The function to be adjusted will be in yellow CONTRAST COLOR TINT BRIGHT SHARPNESS RESET Use this function to change the contrast between black and white level in the picture This adjustment will only affect the picture when the PICTURE SETTING AI is OFF See page 38 Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture U...

Page 38: ...ontrast depending on room lighting sensor is located in the front panel to produce 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 AUTOCOLOR The AUTOCOLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts...

Page 39: ...change in picture quality will occur After this 2 minute self adjust period picture quality will be optimum Do not move IV during self adjust To enter this self adjust mode you may also select Convergence Correction from the VIDEO Menu How ever this will display a message prompting you to press front panel MAGIC FOCUS button Properly converged the lines appear white which is actually a combination...

Page 40: ... E B L E I11111 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII RESET _1 1_ MENU EXIT Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The function to be adjusted will be in yellow 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 Dolby Prologic mode BASS...

Page 41: ...mber The source you select will be displayed to the left of the channel number See exam 31ebelow for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STEREO SELECTED SAP SELECTED MONO SELECTED DYNAMIC BASS This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems LOUDNESS This function wil...

Page 42: ...RSOR buttons to select surround setting and to select and adjust the volume of front and rear speakers Front volume also controls AUDIO to HI FI Adjust front volume first Each surround setting has separate front rear volume controls except OFF and Dolby 3CH which have no rear volume controls DOLBY PROLOGIC also has a center volume The CENTER and REAR VOLUM Ewill increase or decrease when FRONT VOL...

Page 43: ...tion MODE Can be setto 3CH LOGIC or PRO LOGIC When 3CH LOGICis set the surround channel sound is split equally between the left and right speakers of a separate audio amplifier When PRO LOGIC is set separate surround sound speakers must be used CENTER EXPANSION This can be set to NORMAL or ULTRA BOOST When NORMAL is set center channel sound is sent to the TV center speaker only When ULTRA BOOST is...

Page 44: ...m as played on your TV When set to this mode you may choose to turn the televisions internal speakers on or off Also the volume of your wireless speakers will be controlled by the IV volume control PIP Mode When set to PIP mode your wireless speakers will play the PIP sub picture audio program The volume of your wireless speakers will now be controlled by the PIP VOL control which may be varied fr...

Page 45: ...ishes 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 a heater Excessive heat or moi...

Page 46: ...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 signal is...

Page 47: ...inst component or circuit damage due to external or internal 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 plugthe power cord back in ...

Page 48: ... trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Inputs Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power consumption operating 46UX20B 21K 165W 50UX22B 23K 165W 50SX7P 60SXl0B 11K 162W Power consumption maximum 46 UX20B 21 K 240W 50UX22B 23K 240W 50SX7P 60SXl0B 11K 240W Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Channel coverage 181 ch VHF Band 2 13 UHF Band 14 69 CATV Mid Band A 5 A 1 A I Super Band J W Hyper Band W 1...

Page 49: ...nt 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 questions regarding ...

Page 50: ... 20 MAGIC FOCUS 10 39 MATRIX Surround 15 42 MENU 9 18 19 27 Mono Sound 18 42 Multi Page 16 17 MUTE 18 20 31 PIP Picture in Picture 20 21 Phono Connector 8 Picture Cautions 5 Power Light 10 Button 10 18 Program Channel Caption 32 Child Lock 32 Program List 33 Volume Correction 34 PRO LOGIC Surround 15 43 Rear Speaker Connections 14 RECALL 18 Reception Band 29 Problems 46 Remote Control Audio Functi...

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