IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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HITACHI
PROJECTION COLOR TV
55EX7K
50EX6K
50ES1B/K
46EX3B/4K
OPERATING GUIDE
Your new HITACHI PROJECTION COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you
excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. Please read the following instructions
and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV for the first time.
Save these instructions for later use.
This television receiver will display television closed captioning (
or
), in accordance with
paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 3
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 8
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ....................................... 9
PICTURE CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 9
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV................................................................ 9
ANTENNA ............................................................................................................................................... 10
LOCATION.............................................................................................................................................. 10
VIEWING ................................................................................................................................................ 10
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................... 10
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 11
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.................................................................................................................. 12
AVX (Audio/Video) selector .......................................................................................................... 12
VOLUME level.................................................................................................................................. 12
CHANNEL selector ........................................................................................................................ 12
POWER button ............................................................................................................................... 12
POWER light ................................................................................................................................... 12
AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor................................................................................................... 13
REMOTE CONTROL sensor........................................................................................................ 13
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP....................................................................................................................... 13
REAR PANEL JACKS ............................................................................................................................. 13
Antenna Input.................................................................................................................................. 13
Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 ................................................................................................................. 13
Output............................................................................................................................................... 13
Audio to Hi-Fi .................................................................................................................................. 13
S-Video ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Rear Speaker Terminals ............................................................................................................... 14
Speaker Matrix Surround Switch ................................................................................................. 14
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 14
CONNECTING TO REAR SPEAKER TERMINALS ..................................................................... 14
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................... 15
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THE EASY REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-609A) .................................................................................... 15
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................... 16
(CLU-682GJ with P-in-P OR CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) ..................................................................... 16
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS .................................................. 17
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS.................................... 18
TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls ..................................................................................... 18
TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls ........................................................................... 19
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV.................................................... 20
POWER button ............................................................................................................................... 20
RECALL button............................................................................................................................... 20
MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons ............................................................................................. 20
CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons................................................................................................... 20
AVX button ...................................................................................................................................... 21
VOLUME, MUTE buttons .............................................................................................................. 21
LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button .............................................................................................. 22
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons................................................................................................... 22
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................ 22
· CLOSED CAPTION......................................................................................................................... 22
· INITIAL SETTING ............................................................................................................................ 23
· AIR/CABLE ....................................................................................................................................... 23
· AUTOPROGRAM............................................................................................................................. 24
· CHANNEL MEMORY ...................................................................................................................... 24
· CLOCK SET...................................................................................................................................... 24
· CHANNEL CAPTION ...................................................................................................................... 25
· PROGRAM LIST .............................................................................................................................. 25
· TIMER SET ....................................................................................................................................... 25
· AUTOMATIC MESSAGE................................................................................................................ 26
· CHILD LOCK .................................................................................................................................... 27
· FAVORITE CHANNELS ................................................................................................................. 28
· VOLUME CORRECTION ............................................................................................................... 29
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 29
(NOT AVAILABLE ON MODELS 50ES1B and 50ES1K) .................................................................... 29
P IN P BUTTON.................................................................................................................................. 29
P-IN-P BUTTON ............................................................................................................................. 29
EXCHNG BUTTON ........................................................................................................................ 30
SHIFT BUTTON.............................................................................................................................. 30
FREEZE BUTTON ......................................................................................................................... 30
FREEZE BUTTON WITHOUT A SUB-PICTURE: .................................................................... 30
-PICTURE- FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 31
· PICTURE PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 31
· PICTURE SETTINGS...................................................................................................................... 31
· AI......................................................................................................................................................... 31
· AUTOCOLOR................................................................................................................................... 32
· NOTCH FILTER ............................................................................................................................... 32
· NOISE REDUCER........................................................................................................................... 32
· CONVERGENCE ............................................................................................................................. 32
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 33
· SOUND PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 33
· SOUND SETTING ........................................................................................................................... 34
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· MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound)........................................................................... 34
· DYNAMIC BASS .............................................................................................................................. 34
· LOUDNESS ...................................................................................................................................... 34
· INT. SPEAKERS .............................................................................................................................. 34
CARE OF YOUR PROJECTION TV AND REMOTE CONTROLS ..................................................... 34
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 35
RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) ................................................................. 35
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE................................................................................................ 36
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 36
HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE.......................................................................................................... 38
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, 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 the back side of the set.
POWER SOURCE:
This projection color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current.
Insert power cord plug into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.
NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE
SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.
CAUTION:
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· POLARIZED PLUG
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE:
Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high
voltages and other hazards. If the set does not operate properly, unplug the set and call
your dealer or service shop.
HITACHI
SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER
CAUTION:
* Read all of these instructions.
* Save these instructions for later use.
* Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television receiver.
Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI
television receivers.
Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these
products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please
read it carefully and apply the knowledge you Obtain from it to the proper operation of your
HITACHI television receiver.
Please fill out your warranty card at once and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI
to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered
in your model of product.
FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
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.
2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, unplug this television set from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV
where the
power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.
5 Do not attempt to service this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the television set.
7 If the television set 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 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.
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