IMPORTANT -1- PROJECTION COLOR TV 50UX58B - 50UX58K 60UX58B - 60UX58K 55UX58B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ..............................................................................................................................2 SAFETY TIPS.............................................................................................................................3 PICTURE CAUTIONS........................................................................................................
IMPORTANT -2- RECEPTION PROBLEMS........................................................................................................42 USEFUL INFO..........................................................................................................................43 Back Cover ...............................................................................................................................45 WARRANTY .....................................................................................
SAFETY TIPS -3your dealer or service shop. SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION CAUTION: • Read all of these instructions. • Save these instructions for later use. • 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 -4- 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning.
SAFETY TIPS -5- persists. 15 The television has slots, or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable operation of the receiver, and to protect from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. • Never cover the slots or openings with 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.
SAFETY TIPS -6- 20 If the television does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug this set television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television set to normal operation.
ACCESSORIES -7- • When using 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. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV -8- 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 the 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 sufficient.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS -9- various components and the length of each cable. 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 10 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW Front Panel Diagram Illustration 1 MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. 2 INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or alternate antenna source. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode.
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS - 11 - 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: Front Panel Jacks and Connections Illustration 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.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 12 - To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-CbCr jacks. When using the Y-CbCr jacks, Input 2 will be viewed as a blank PIP sub-picture. (See page 24.) REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections Illustration 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.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES - 13 - NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES - 14 - 3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER i ii 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.
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP - 15 - 5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:2 appears, to view the program from the Laserdisc or DVD player. The mode VIDEO:2 disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. Laserdisc or DVD player Hook-up Illustration. NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the rear panel jacks.
MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS - 16 - will now control your audio equipment. (See page 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your audio equipment.) Genius Remote Control Illustration. 1 MULTI-PAGE select switch This selects the button layout of the multi-page section of the remote control. 2 MULTI-PAGE buttons These buttons change functions as shown on page 20. 3 LIGHT BUTTON When you are in a dark room, press this button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in (4).
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV- 17 - HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Genius Remote Control Illustration. 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) If a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 56.) 2 TV button Press this button to allow the remote to control your TV.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 18 - Recall Illustration 13 MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. The CURSOR buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. 14 CHANNEL SKIP Press this button when no menu is displayed and the TV will tune to the last channel viewed.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 19 - 1 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear in one of the two different modes (SINGLE or SURF), depending on the last selection of the PIP mode. To change the PIP mode use the CURSOR or buttons and the new selection will appear the next time the PIP function is used. SINGLE MODE PIP: Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. Press the button again to reduce the size of the sub-picture.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 20 - PIP Swap Illustration NOTE: 1. The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen. 2. The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) 3 MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button. The sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS - 21 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. 2. 3. 4. Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to VCR. Turn ON your VCR. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 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 AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS - 22 remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. 4. If your cable/satellite box does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. The LST-CH button will act as your cable/satellite box ENTER button if required. 6. The SLEEP button will act as your cable box '100' button if required. 7. The INPUT button will act as the TV/DSS button when in DSS mode.
AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES - 23 - Aiwa 04, 05 Magnavox 00, 05, 08 Quasar 15 Carver 00, 05, 06, 07 Marantz 00, 05, 15 Realistic 08 Casio 08 MCS 15 Sansui 05 Clarinette 08 Modulaire 08 Sanyo 10 Denon 09 Onkyo 18 Sharp 14 Fisher 07, 10 Optimus 02, 03, 10, 14, 19 Sony 04 Hitachi 11 Panasonic 15 Technics 01, 15, 22, 23, 24 JVC 12 Penney 08 Victor 12 Kenwood 13, 14, 16, 17 Philips 00, 05 Wards 02, 04, 05, 07, 19, 20 Lloyd's 08 Pioneer 02, 03, 1
AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES - 24 - Everquest 56 Pulsar 02 Tusa 56 Focus 57 RCA 49 TV 86 30 Garrard 12 Realistic 40 Unika 12, 40 GC Electronics 33, 40 Recoton 57 United Artists 37 Gemini 04, 39, 44, 56 Regal 03, 09, 23, 35 United Cable 53 General Instrument 00, 13 Regency 15 Universal 12, 25, 32, 33, 35, 40 Gold Star 11, 16 Rembrandt 00, 39 Videoway 51 Hamlin 03, 09, 14, 23, 24 Runco 02 Viewstar 16, 29, 30, 41 Hitachi 00 Samsung 11, 26 Zenith 0
AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES - 25 - Hitachi 26, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 Philips 27 Technics 28, 45, 46 JVC 38 Pioneer 32, 42 Victor 38 Kenwood 31, 39, 40 Proton 27 MISC BRAND CODE MISC BRAND CODE MISC BRAND CODE Aiwa 58, 59 Scientific Atlanta 62 Starcom 60 Jerrold 60, 61 RECEIVER BRAND CODE Sony RECEIVER BRAND 58, 59 CODE RECEIVER BRAND CODE Aiwa 04, 05 Marantz 05, 15 Realistic 08 Carver 05, 06, 07 MCS 15 Sansui 05 Casio 08 Modulaire 08 Sanyo 10
AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES - 26 - Audiovox 23 Lloyd 00 Realistic 00, 17, 18, 19, 20 22, 23, 32, 45 Beaumark 45 Lloyd's 27 Ricoh 21 Bell & Howell 32 Logik 30 Runco 14 Brandt 43 LXI 23 Samsung 16, 45 Broksonic 33, 34, 42, 51, 52 Magnavox 14, 22, 29, 31, 35 Sanky 14, 19 Calix 23 Magnin 45 Sansui 01, 26 Canon 22 Marantz 22, 31 Sanyo 17, 18, 32, 45 Capehart 06 Marta 23 Scott 15, 16, 33, 34, 37, 42 Carver 31 22 Sears 02, 04, 17, 18, 20 22, 23, 32, 4
ULTRATEC OSD Garrard - 27 - 00 Penney 02, 05, 22, 23, 24, 45, 46 Unitech 45 03, 22, 41, 47 Pentax 02, 03, 04 Vector 16 Goldstar 23, 24, 44 Philco 22 Vector Research 05, 24 Gradiente 00 Philips 22, 29, 31 Video Concepts 05, 16, 48 Harley Davidson 00 Pilot 23 Videosonic 45 Harmon/ Kardon 24 Pioneer 26 Wards 00, 02, 18, 19, 22, 30, 35, 37, 45, 47 Harwood 30 Portland 06 XR-1000 00, 22, 30 Headquarter 17 Protec 30 Yamaha 24 Hi-Q 18 Pulsar 14 Zenith 09, 14, 21
ULTRATEC OSD - 28 - CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS 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. CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Label video inputs VCR1, LASER1, etc. Allows you to set and view favorite channels. Block channel picture and sound.
SET UP - 29 - SRS Wireless Sound Special sound effects. Select from three types of audio for wireless output. SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Set TV to remind you of birthdays, etc. CALENDAR Check day, month, year and special events. AUTO HELP Display a description of the current menu. SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR highlight the function desired.
SET UP - 30 - Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR to return to previous menu. 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 CATV1 mode, set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2. AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip over ) buttons.
CUSTOM - 31 - The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER or TV TIME OUT. Clock Set Menu Use CURSOR or Press CURSOR or to set the time, date, and year. to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. MAGIC FOCUS Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue.
CUSTOM - 32 - This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. Channel ID Illustration Press CURSOR or to select letters. or to change character position. Press CURSOR or and the number buttons to select and label additional channels.
CUSTOM Use CURSOR - 33 or to change a letter and CURSOR to select the next character to change. To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset, press RECALL while you are renaming a category. If a CHANNEL ID is set for the channel at the top of each column, it will be displayed above that column. NOTE: This function cannot be accessed when ANT B is the main channel. When the set is in a SIGNAL SOURCE different from ANT A, the message "PLEASE SWITCH TO ANT A" will appear.
CUSTOM - 34 - NOTE: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 35), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 39). 3. When the recall button is pressed, a special icon appears on the and indicates that CHILD LOCK is activated. 4 EVENT PROG. This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week.
CUSTOM - 35 - When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 automatically, when a VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 input is turned on. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR or laserdisc player, or DVD player. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 automatically, when a VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 input is detected and the VCR or laserdisc play button on your remote control is pressed.
VIDEO Use CURSOR - 36 - or then CURSOR Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to select ON or OFF. to return to previous menu. NOTE: 1. When TV set is turned on, the First Time Tour will always appear if it is set to ON. 2. To exit during the First Time Tour, press the MENU button. VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Video Settings Menu Use the CURSOR or Press the CURSOR or Press EXIT to quit menu. buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted.
AUDIO - 37 - Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture. RESET When RESET is selected, press CURSOR to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions. ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR to turn the AI on or off.
AUDIO - 38 - Audio Settings Menu Use CURSOR or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR or to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu. NOTE: If BASS is selected you are adjusting BASS. The additional menu items TREBLE and BALANCE can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers.
THEATER - 39 - INTERNAL SPEAKERS This function is useful when first setting up the external speakers, or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. AUTO NOISE CANCEL This function eliminates the noise between stations. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel. LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels.
INFO - 40 - NOTE: SRS, the SRS symbol and sound Retrieval System are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the U.S. and selected countries. SRS Technology is manufactured under license from SRS Labs, Inc. and is protected by USA patents 4,748,669 and 4,841,572 and additional patents worldwide. WIRELESS SOUND This feature allows you to choose between three possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless speakers or another stereo amplifier.
INFO - 41 - NOTE: 1. When the TV is turned on, the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected time. 2. Each special event message can be a maximum of 20 characters. 3. When the RECALL button is pressed, a special icon appears on the right bottom side of the screen and indicates a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message. Press the RECALL button again to display the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message. CALENDAR Use this function to check the day, month, and year.
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 42 Auto Help Illustration Press CURSOR , to select ON or OFF. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. NOTE: You can also turn 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.
USEFUL INFO - 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.
USEFUL INFO - 44 - • Power Input..................AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (operating) 50UX58B/58K.............................157W 55UX58B.....................................157W 60UX58B/58K.............................157W • Power Consumption (Maximum) 50UX58B/58K.............................192W 55UX58B.....................................192W 60UX58B/58K.............................192W • Antenna input impedance............75 Ohm • Channel coverage.........................181 ch. VHF-Band...
Back Cover - 45 - DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI (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. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
WARRANTY - 46 - 1. PARTS- The warranty periods are: Lifetime on the main optical lens, two (2) years on the CRTs, thirty (30) days on the screen, and one (1) year on the remaining parts from the date of original purchase. During the applicable limited warranty period for the 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.
WARRANTY - 47 - covered. D. Any new product purchased or service performed outside continental United States or its possessions. E. Uncrating, setup, installation, or adjustments of custumer operated controls. F. Repairs done or parts supplied by a service facility not authorized by Hitachi. G. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by or resulting from improper service, maintenance, repair, or from abuse, neglect, accident or any other cause beyond the control of Hiatchi. H.
WARRANTY - 48 COMPLETE YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND MAIL TO HITACHI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HITACHI In order to allow Hitachi to better serve custumer needs, please complete this card and return it to Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Completion of this card is not required in order to validate your Hitachi Limited Warranty, but would assist us in developing better services for our custumers.
WARRANTY ii This is suppose to read VIDEO OUT of the VCR. This is a misprint in the manual.