IMPORTANT -1- 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV 50EX12BA 50EX13KA OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ............................................................................................................................................. 3 SAFETY TIPS ........................................................................................................................................... 4 PICTURE CAUTIONS...............................................................................................
IMPORTANT -2- AVX button ...................................................................................................................................... 19 VOLUME, MUTE buttons .............................................................................................................. 19 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button .............................................................................................. 20 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons...........................................................
IMPORTANT -3- CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE......................................................................... 43 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 43 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE.......................................................................................................... 44 WARRANTY CARD, front ................................................................................
SAFETY TIPS -4- 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 THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning ( with paragraph 15, 119 of the FCC rules. or ), in accordance CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards.
SAFETY TIPS -5- 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 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.
SAFETY TIPS -6- 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 or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 11-1 Do not place this television set on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
SAFETY TIPS -7- blocked or covered. Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation provided.
SAFETY TIPS -8- OPERATION OF YOUR SET 19 This television set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. 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 battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
PICTURE CAUTIONS -9- 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 26 When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION - 10 - Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-413UI (Part No. HL00222) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (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 two new "AA" size batteries equivalent for the remote.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 11 - picture screen. Also, be sure that the location selected allows free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot. For example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 12 - Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono 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. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 13 - VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the 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.
REAR PANEL JACKS - 14 - Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. POWER button Press this button to turn TV on or off. 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 is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or VIDEO: 2 is selected. Check the POWER Light to make sure the TV is off when not in use.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 15 - 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. S-Video Input 1 provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability.
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS - 16 - below the button. When the button is released, the wire 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.
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 17 - operating guide for more information on "line" input-output connections. AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. 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.
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-413UI) - 18 - When you are in a dark room, press this button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in . The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again. These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright. PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. TV/VCR BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode, this is the TV/VCR button.
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-413UI) - 19 - You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other on-screen displays. MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons All the on-screen display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The "MENU" button will start or exit the on-screen display. The "CURSOR" buttons will highlight functions or adjust different features. The "ENTER" button will set features to your preference. "CHANNEL SELECTOR" buttons are used to set the time, for channel memory, etc..
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Press the "VOLUME" up ( level. - 20 ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound To turn the sound off instantly to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up ( ) button to restore the sound. The word "MUTE" will remain displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is turned off. The word "MUTE" will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 21 - program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) on any of the video inputs. P-IN-P BUTTON Press the "PIP" button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. Press the button a second time to reduce the size of the sub-picture on the screen. To remove the sub-picture from the screen, press the button a third time. Press the AVX button when the sub-picture is on to change between VIDEO: 1 or VIDEO: 2.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 22 - To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the "SHIFT" button. The sub-picture moves one step counter-clockwise every time the "SHIFT" button is pressed. FREEZE (FRZ) BUTTON 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 to motion, press the button again.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 23 - Operating the pre-coded function for your VCR This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your VCR. (Refer to page 22). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. Press the VCR button to switch to the VCR pre-coded mode. 4. While holding down the SELECT button, enter the 2 digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 22.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS - 24 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the pre-coded function for your cable box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable box. (Refer to page 22) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box. 3. Press the CABLE button to switch to the the cable box precoded mode. 4.
VCR BRAND AND CODE CONVERSIONS - 25 - RECALL BUTTON If your cable box does not have a last channel function, this button will send the TV channel recall code. EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the TV.
VCR BRAND AND CODE CONVERSIONS Gradiente Harley Davidson Harmon/Kardon Harwood HI-Q Hitachi Jensen JVC Kenwood KLH Kodak Lloyd Logik LXI Magnavox 00 00 11 27 19 15,24,31 14 02,14,26 11,14,18,26 27 09 00 27 10 09,12 28,32,34 Magnin 48 Marantz 09,11,28 Marta 10 Matsushita 09 MEI 09 Memorex 00,09,10,12,18 19,20,30,48 MGA 16,23 MGN Technology 48 Minolta 15,31 Mitsubishi 16,23,26,36,45,49 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 01,03,05,09,11,12,14,30 Antronix 44 Archer 28,40,44 Belcor 31 Cable Star 31 Century 40 Citizen 40 Colou
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE Jerrold Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time NSC Oak 03,09,10,12,13,20,30 26 21 00 35,37,42 35,36,42 05,15,47 - 27 Stargate 13,29 Starquest 13 Sylvania 01 Teleview 29 Texscan 01 Tocom 10,11,33 Toshiba 00 Tusa 13 TV86 35 Unika 40,44 United Artists 05 United Cable 03 Universal 28,31,37,40,43,44 Videoway 48 Viewstar 21,34,35,45 Zenith 00 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV.
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE AIR/CABLE AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL MEMORY CLOSED CAPTION - 28 - Select antenna or cable TV. First time setup for channel buttons. Channel buttons, add or skip. Feature to display dialogue/text. Return video and audio adjustments to factory settings. CHANNEL CAPTION CHILD LOCK PROGRAM LIST VOLUME CORRECTION Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Block channel picture & sound. Check channel name, scan, childlock. Lower volume on selected channels. CLOCK SET Set before using timer features.
SET UP PREFERENCE ADJUST PREFERENCE SETTING - 29 - Adjust balance, bass, and treble. Improve sound performance. SET UP Select SET UP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons on the remote to highlight the function desired. AIR/CABLE AIR Select AIR if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you 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.
SET UP - 30 - 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. This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons. If the MENU button is pressed while the auto programming function is engaged, programming will stop.
RESET - 31 - MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. MODE: TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not 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).
PROGRAM - 32 - NOTE: This RESET Selection will not change your preferred adjustments. To change back to your adjustments, see VIDEO (page 33 ) or Audio (page 36). PROGRAM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL CAPTION Use this feature to give channel names to up to 30 channels.
PROGRAM - 33 - Press the CURSOR , to select letters. Press the CURSOR , to change position. Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will appear in the top left corner of the screen. or the number buttons to select and label additional channels. Press CHANNEL , Press MENU to exit. The (*) represents a blank space. Select CANCEL to erase a CHANNEL CAPTION.
PROGRAM - 34 - The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel. Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK. To change the key number, select key number change. Enter the old 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 resets the key number back to the factory preset 000.
CLOCK - 35 - 4. The volume level will change from 50% to 100% in 5% steps. CLOCK Use this feature for all time related functions. CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the on/off timer or automatic message. Use the NUMBER buttons and CURSOR , to set the time. The AM or PM selected will be highlighted in blue. When you have finished setting the time, press ENTER to start. ON/OFF TIMER This function will automatically turn the TV on or off, one time only or everyday.
CLOCK - 36 - NOTE: You can set either on time only, off time only, or both. The mode will be the same for both. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS. For safety, the TV should be turned off when you are away from home. AUTOMATIC MESSAGE Use this function to set one or two personal messages once a day or one time only. 5 Use the CURSOR , Use the CURSOR , to select a letter or other character. to change position.
VIDEO - 37 - Note: Automatic Message-2 works in the same way as Automatic Message-1. VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings, improve picture quality, and to adjust convergence. PREFERENCE ADJUST Use this feature to adjust contrast, color, etc. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. The function to be adjusted will be in magenta. CONTRAST - Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture.
VIDEO - 38 - Your HITACHI TV has an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. Use the CURSOR Use the CURSOR , , to select function. to turn function on or off. Your choice will be blue. AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) When the AI function is on, the TV's internal computer will perform the following: 1.
AUDIO - 39 - Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps 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. To simplify convergence, the following feature allows you to display a test pattern of horizontal and vertical lines on the screen.
AUDIO - 40 - PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT Use this to set balance, bass, and treble. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. The function to be adjusted will be in magenta. BALANCE - This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI-FI output, and the surround speakers. BASS - This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. TREBLE - This function control the high frequency audio to all speakers.
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 41 selection when both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received). 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 will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels. INT.
RECEPTION PROBLEMS - 42 - 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 moisture may cause the unit to cease operation.
CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE - 43 - 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 extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture.
SPECIFICATIONS - 44 - Power Input.....................................AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption (operating).........................153W Power consumption (maximum).........................225W Antenna input impedance................................75 Ohm Channel coverage............................................181 ch. VHF-Band...........................................................2 ~ 13 UHF-Band.........................................................14 ~ 69 CATV Mid Band...................
WARRANTY CARD, front - 45 - 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.
WARRANTY CARD, back - 46 - 4. All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility. For information concerning repairs, operation, technical assistance or for obtaining the location of the nearest Hitachi Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor, please call the number below. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross, GA 30093 Tel: 1-404-279-5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St.
WARRANTY CARD, back - 47 - PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
