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PROJECTION COLOR TV
50EX14BV
55EX15K
OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT.............................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY TIPS............................................................................................................................................. 4
PICTURE CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 9
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 9
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ................................. 10
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV.............................................................. 10
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................... 11
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL ................................................................... 12
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.................................................................................................................. 13
MENU BUTTON ................................................................................................................................ 13
AVX (Audio/Video) selector............................................................................................................... 13
VOLUME level ................................................................................................................................... 13
CHANNEL selector............................................................................................................................ 13
POWER button .................................................................................................................................. 13
POWER light ..................................................................................................................................... 13
AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor................................................................................................... 14
REMOTE CONTROL sensor........................................................................................................ 14
REAR PANEL JACKS ............................................................................................................................. 14
Antenna Input.................................................................................................................................. 14
Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 ................................................................................................................. 14
Monitor Out...................................................................................................................................... 14
Audio to Hi-Fi .................................................................................................................................. 14
Speaker Matrix Surround Switch ................................................................................................. 14
Rear Speaker Terminals ............................................................................................................... 15
Speaker Matrix Surround Switch ................................................................................................. 15
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 15
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 15
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 16
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP....................................................................................................................... 16
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI)............................................................................................... 17
............................................................................................................................................................ 17
, LIGHT BUTTON ......................................................................................................................... 17
PRECODED VCR BUTTONS ...................................................................................................... 17
TV/VCR BUTTON........................................................................................................................... 17
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ................................................................... 17
POWER button ............................................................................................................................... 17
RECALL button............................................................................................................................... 18
MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons ............................................................................................. 18
CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons................................................................................................... 18
AVX button ...................................................................................................................................... 19
VOLUME, MUTE buttons .............................................................................................................. 19
LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button .............................................................................................. 19
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons................................................................................................... 20
(SRD) button ................................................................................................................................... 20
RESET button ................................................................................................................................. 20
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ................................................................................................................. 20
P-IN-P BUTTON ............................................................................................................................ 20
SWAP BUTTON ............................................................................................................................ 21
SHIFT BUTTON............................................................................................................................. 21
FREEZE (FRZ) BUTTON............................................................................................................. 21
QUICK FREEZE ............................................................................................................................ 21
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS.................................................................. 22
VCR BUTTON................................................................................................................................. 23
PRECODED VCR BUTTONS ...................................................................................................... 23
EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS.......................................................................................................... 23
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS ................................................... 23
CABLE BUTTON.............................................................................................................................. 23
TV/VCR BUTTON............................................................................................................................. 23
ENTER BUTTON.............................................................................................................................. 24
RECALL BUTTON............................................................................................................................ 24
PRECODED FOR CABLE BOX....................................................................................................... 24
EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS ............................................................................................................. 24
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES ........................................................................................................... 24
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 26
SET UP...................................................................................................................................................... 28
AIR/CABLE AIR .................................................................................................................................. 28
AUTO PROGRAM.............................................................................................................................. 29
CHANNEL MEMORY......................................................................................................................... 29
CLOSED CAPTION ........................................................................................................................... 30
MENU LANGUAGE............................................................................................................................ 31
PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................... 31
CHANNEL CAPTION......................................................................................................................... 31
PROGRAM LIST................................................................................................................................. 32
VOLUME CORRECTION.................................................................................................................. 33
CLOCK ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
CLOCK SET ........................................................................................................................................ 34
ON/OFF TIMER .................................................................................................................................. 34
MESSAGE-1 ....................................................................................................................................... 34
CALENDAR ......................................................................................................................................... 35
VIDEO ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
PREFERENCE ADJUST................................................................................................................... 36
PREFERENCE SETTING ................................................................................................................. 36
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CONVERGENCE ADJUST............................................................................................................... 37
AUDIO ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................................ 39
PREFERENCE SETTING ................................................................................................................. 39
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL.......................... 40
RECEPTION PROBLEMS....................................................................................................................... 40
CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE............................................................................. 41
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 42
HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE .............................................................................................................. 43
IMPORTANT
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.
SAFETY TIPS
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Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S PLUG WITH AN
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 (
or
),
in accordance
with paragraph 15, 119 of the FCC rules.
CAUTION:
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.
SAFETY TIPS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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.
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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.
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.