PROJECTION COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE 2-4 5-18 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL 19-30 ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 31-58 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 59-63 ASK 1
IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. The lightning flash with an'owhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the pre6ence of uninsulateq =dangerous voltage" within the produ_s enclosure _ may be of a sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
SAFETY'TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION • Read all of these instructions. • Save these instructions for later use. CAUTION: • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units.
SAFETY TIPS PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16-1. If an outside antenna ia connected to the television, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and buiit-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. _o _ GD (_D (2D GD (3D (23 GD GD m 1, m 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-612MP (Part No. HL00712). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficienL LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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 and the length of each cable.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW CH+ O POWER PUSH INPUT ©© HITACHI EXIT Pushopen door and pullforward and down. CH÷ oooO O)',=,= -,,,,===.-,,, ® O ® @ MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. @ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, or altemate antenna source. top right corner of the screen.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS (_) POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. Q AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. (See page 50.) (_ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. (_ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 40.
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: INPUT S-INPUT (Optional,see note) \ OUTPUT S-VHS Video camera I_,_ dv_ P' .m, I " l m I I Im m NOTE: Completely insert connecUon 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.
REAR PANEL JACKS -® ANTA -O f TO CONVER'TER g! -O O ! , IN_I" 1 O t_ O Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ____ r_ Outsideantennaor !!!l! cableTV coaxialcable ,_ 000 0 0 0 o_o_l DVDRayer, Laserdiscplayer,etc. I__ CableTV Box Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPMFIER To control the audio level of an extemal audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL i "-"_ L -O.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES I The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modifythem to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the Cb OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Cb) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 3. Connect the cable from the Cr OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Cr) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 4.
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement. (See page 54 for SRS functions.) (_The television's internal speakers. Q These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. (_) These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. Use the WIRELESS OUT output on the TV. ® 0 0 ', 1r 0 IN s FORWIRELESS SPEAKERS _ l TRANSMITrER IO, 0 % SRS ( O _ FEATURE s \ REQUIRED CONNECTION % I , I i #' %
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-612MP) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (cable TV)lsatellite converters, and audio equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. All other controls are separated from them and arranged in MULTI-PAGE sections, with a display that can be switched to cover any of the three pages.
MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS TV/CABLE/DSS VCR • SELECT SWITCH TV/CABLE/DSS (_ VCR • O _o,o 0 AUDIO When "TV/CABLF_JDSS"is set. When "VCR" is set. TV/CABLF-JDSS O VCR O AUDIO When "AUDIO" is set. 2O • SELECT _"--SWITCH (_ _._..__.
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 0 ® ® I @ ® VCR 0 \ AUDIO 0 @ INFO Exrr C) GUIDE ® (_ L I O H T ® 552 ® INPUT 0 HITACHI CLU-612MP (_) POWER button Press this button to tum the "IV set on or off when the remote is in "IV mode. (See page 19 for instnJctionson how to set the remote control to TV mode.) If a Special Event Reminder is sat, it will be displayed when the "IV is first turned on. (See page 56.) TV button Press this button to allow the remote to control your "IV.
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (_ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 24 for a description. (_) PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is green indicates which channel is being controlled. (_ HELP button Press this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP text, which gives a descdption of the displayed menu.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (_ EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will e]dt all On-Screen Displays. RECALL button Press this button when no menu isdisplayed when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the Channel Skip (C.S.) function is activated, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is seL -<[_--When an S-Video Input is connected to Video: 1.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously,with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, along the right edge of the screen. Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the screen. I NOTE: _ 1. 2. I IfIf a nochannel buttonsis are tuned pressed during when this in SURF SURFscanning, mode, auto-scanning sub-pictureswill will continuously be removed from scan.the screen.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (_ (PIP) FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FRZ button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FRZ button again. I NOTE: (_ The FREEZE function will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded 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 of your VCR. (Refer to page 30.) 1. Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to VCR. 2. Turn ON your VCR. 3. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 4. Hold down the PROG button on the remote, enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 30.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable/satellite box. (Refer to page 30.) 1. Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to TV/CABLE/DSS. 2. Turn ON your cable/satellite box. 3.
USINGTHE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS Operating the precodled function for your audio equipment. This remote is designed to operate certain types of audio equipmenL You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your audio equipment. (Refer to page 30.) 1. Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to AUDIO. 2. Turn ON the audio component you wish to control with your remote control (AMP, CD, or TAPE). 3. Aim the remote control at the front of your audio equipmenL 4.
AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE Aiwa ................... 04, 05 Carver ............ 00, 05, 06, 07 Casio ..................... 08 Cladnette .................. 08 Denon ..................... 09 Fisher .................. 07, 10 Hitachi ..................... 11 JVC ....................... 12 Kenwood .......... 13, 14, 16, 17 Uoyd's .................... 08 Magnavox ............ 03, 05, 08 Marantz .............. 08, 05, 15 MCS ...................... 15 Modulaire .................. 08 Onkyo .........
ULTRATEC OSD 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different 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. EXIT C:) 4. Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of that menu. This part of the screen shows what selections are available.
ULTRATEC OSD y MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE I_UTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Optimum hook up for your system. Select Antenna or Cable "IV. First time set up for channel buttons. Channel buttons, add, skip. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. Set before using timer features. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to make white. CHANNI=L Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc.
k SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when settingyourTV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR • or • on the remote to highlightthe functiondesired. CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS TO QUIT I NOTE: EXIT To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on I the "FVset for approximately Five seconds.
SET UP I PLUG & PLAY I This graphic guide you to propedy set up or Home Theater System. Simplysystem. answer two questions and funclJonwill a graphic willhelp be displayed, showing youyour the TV optimum setup for your personalized WELCOME TO HITACHI'S PLUG & PLAY ON SCREEN SET UP GUIDE. AFTER ANSWERING TWO SIMPLE MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC .
SET UP I SIGNAL SOURCE I Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna.
SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (A) or DOWN (V).
SET UP [_ I CHANNEL MEMORY II Use this function AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL&. or • alter buttons. MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY i_ CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS CURSOR CHANNEL • ADD 03 O ERASE MENU ITOME.
SET UP CHANNEL LIST I This function allows you to review and which channels are labeled in CHANNEL (ID.), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by CHILD LOCK ID (LOCK). CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC MENU CHANNEL A CH 1 v MENU LIST ID "*** **** .... 3 **** .... 4 °*'" .... 5 .... 6 **** •o ° * 7 lilt .... S .it. ....
SET UP SPECIAL EVENT CLOCK SET I The time must be TIME set before REMINDER, or TV OUT. you can use the CALENDAR, CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS ;MENUITO & ir-ATO MENU 4 EVENT PROGRAM, i_ BAR TO QUIT I EXIT "=TO SET TIME SET TIME V CLOCK ....
SET UP I AGIC FOCUS Your HITACHI Projection "IV 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 aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed. The process of aligning these picture beams is called "convergence".
CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features CHANNELID. which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. J Use this feature to give up CATV1 to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when signal source is selected. CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. CH 03 CH 03 .... r] ERASE CURSOR _ CHANNEL FIRST TIME .... ['l ERASE NEXT CH CH_.- CHv AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR TOUR ITO MENU _ VIDEO ID.
CUSTOM Thisfunctionallowsyouto A total of 24 channelscan groupyourfavoritechannels be storedin the FAMILYFAVORITESfunction. intosixpersonalizedcategoriesthatyou canrename. I FAMILY(MENU) FAVORITES CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID.
CUSTOM I FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) I desired se thisfavorite function channel. to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a CURSOR TO SURF TO QUIT TO SURF Select a category using CURSOR • or • buttons. Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the fight edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing a category. Use CURSOR 4, ,, • or • buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel.
CUSTOM I CHILD LOCK I This block out the sound of thefor selected channel or video input. It canfunction also bewill used to keep the picture TV fromand being viewed a scheduled amount of time that you set. The code to enter CHILD LOCK is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to select secret code. {.il . TosEc.T E cooo T.E 1 CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID.
CUSTOM I 4 EVENT PROG. This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. I CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR VIENUITO 4 EVENT MENU BAR I_ TO QUIT I EXIT 4 EVENT PROGRAM el 02 03 04 .... AM TV ON ....
CUSTOM I AUTOLINK Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3, when it detects a VIDEO input. CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU ITO ME:NU CURSOR ev1Ov20V3 m_ BAR Use CURSOR • to select Video Input.
CUSTOM i CLOSED CAPTION I are losed captions narration, soundguide effectsdenotes of a television program or displayed onare thethe TV dialogue, screen. Your local and/or TV program these programs ashome r_ video or which CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM CLOSED CURSOR CAPTION I_ • C.C. CHANNEL 01 AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENUITO MENU BAR DISPLAY •OFF MODE TO QUIT _IENUITO I EXIT DISPLAY: ONIOFF will turn the r_ MODE: c.c.
CUSTOM I I FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TV functions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will be displayed every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. HITACHI POWER ON INTRODUCES YOU TO THE FIRST TIME SETUP FEATURE. SHOWING YOU THE OPTIMUM SETUP GUIDE PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR SYSTEM. ---> AFTER lo ----> SECONDS [] ALWAYS SHOW FIRST TOUR AT POWER ON.
VIDEO II] Select VIDEO to adjust picture set'ringsand improve picture quality. CURSOR CURSOR CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS MENUITO MENU
VIDEO I ADVANCED SETTINGS settingsProjection to produceTV thehas highest quality possible. I picture our HITACHI an UIb'a AI picture (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR • to turn the AI on or off. CURSOR • _D,, ,9_l_r'----_ • _1_-'---7, 4r---'_1---'11_ • _r--'--'t_.
AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the "IV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. CURSOR BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS MENUITO MENU CURSOR ,l_'------t,_% ,r"---Imr_-i, r-] BAR TO QUIT I EXIT BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU ITO MENU 4__1_ 4_lBl-_l_ 41'_"-'_"----Ib [] BAR TO QUIT _% _% I EXIT Use CURSOR • or • to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR • or • to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu.
AUDIO I I Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions.
THEATER Use this function to choose picture setlJRgsfor a b'ue home THEATER experience. . I THEATER MODES I Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. CURSOR THEATER MODF.S,_ • TV SRS WIRELESS SOUND O MOVIES O SPORTS CURSOR r'! RESET ;MENUITO BAR T MENU BAR TO QUIT T I EXIT MENU ITO MENU BAR Use CURSOR • or • to change THEATER MODES settings.
THEATER I I Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic3D Sound experience from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.
THEATER I WIRELESS SOUND • I speakers his feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio MAIN outputs a separate of wireless or another stereo amplifier. The audio output may be either TVfor AUDIO or PIPset AUDIO. THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND MENU ITO MENU WIRELESS SOUND WIRELESS OUT QMAIN TV AUDIO OPIP AUDIO I_ BAR TO QUIT MENU I EXIT ITO MENU BAR TO QUIT I EXIT Press CURSOR • or • to highlight a function. Press CURSOR • to select the function.
INFO This function allows your IV to assist you with your busy day-to-day schedule. I PECIAL EVENT REMINDER CURSOR II These Use thisevents function set up six special events into memory. cantothen be to viewed in CALENDAR mode.
INFO I I Dates se this function to check the day,EVENT month, REMINDER and year. programmed in SPECIAL will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed. CALENDAR CURSOR SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR CALENDAR AUTO HELP MENU ITO MENU S BAR TO QUIT I EXIT MENU ITO M JAN T 4 5 6 11 18 25 12 19 26 13 20 27 MENU BAR 1998 T 1 7 8 W 14 21 28 15 22 29 F S 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31 TO QUIT I EXIT Press CURSOR • or • to change the month.
INFO I AUTO HELP I i Use this function to display a description of the current menu. CURSOR SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR AUTO HELP MENUITO MENU (_ e_, BAR SPECIAL CURSOR • ON O OFF TO QUIT ! EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR AUTO HELP MENUITO EXIT MENU BAR O ON i_, • OFF TO QUIT I EXIT Press CURSOR _1,,I' to select ON or OFF. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR < to return to previous menu. I NOTE: You can also tum this function ON and OFF by pressing the HELP button on the remote control.
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be used for a long period of time, for instances, when you go on vacation.
USEFUL INFO SYMPTOMS No Picture, no sound • • • • Sound OK, picture poor • • • • • • Picture OK, sound poor • • • • • • • • • • • Lines or streaks in picture • • • • • Poor reception on some channels • • • • • Picture roils vertically • Picture blurred • • • • No color • Poor color • • • • • • • • • • • • • • =• • HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage
USEFUL INFO I Features: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses Artificial Intelligence System Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.
RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. ..J ii!iiiiiii • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception.
USEFUL INFO HITACHI j_ locate ( _ ,_f _ _ iI_ '_/_v_! I- fl /i ,.ql f.__O /_TA _ an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. Ir_w" and Canada, DIAL_TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit.
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