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PROJECTION COLOR TV
50UX58B - 50UX58K
60UX58B - 60UX58K
55UX58B
OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT ..............................................................................................................................2
SAFETY TIPS.............................................................................................................................3
PICTURE CAUTIONS.............................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES..........................................................................................................................7
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ..............................7
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV .....................................................8
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS.................................................................................8
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL............................................................9
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS....................................................................................................10
FRONT VIEW .......................................................................................................................10
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS ........................................................................11
REAR PANEL JACKS ..............................................................................................................11
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...............................................................................................12
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.............................................................................12
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................12
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER..................................................................12
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES.......................................................................13
CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER................................14
CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2............14
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP .........................................................................................................15
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-612MP)..................................................................15
MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS.........................................................................................................16
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ..........................................17
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...................................................................................................18
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS .......................................................20
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS ......................21
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS .............................22
AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES.....................................................................22
ULTRATEC OSD......................................................................................................................27
SET UP ....................................................................................................................................29
CUSTOM ..................................................................................................................................31
VIDEO ......................................................................................................................................36
AUDIO ......................................................................................................................................37
THEATER.................................................................................................................................39
INFO.........................................................................................................................................40
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL...................42
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RECEPTION PROBLEMS........................................................................................................42
USEFUL INFO..........................................................................................................................43
Back Cover ...............................................................................................................................45
WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................45
IMPORTANT
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television.
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 television.
· Model number and serial number are indicated on back side of the television.
· This television is not intended for use in a computer room.
CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or
modifications not
expressly approved by HITACHI could avoid the user's authority to operate the TV
POWER SOURCE:
This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current.
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 television as this can expose you to very high
voltages and other hazards. If the set does not operate properly, unplug the set and call
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your 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. 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.
Please fill out your warranty card 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 product model.
FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
1 This television 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.
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 television 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.
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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. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
11-1 Do not place the television on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television 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. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and
should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
12 Do not use this television near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
· Never expose the television to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set from
the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel.
13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen.
14 Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity
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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.
· Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation provided.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is protected against
voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
ANTENNA GROUNDING DIAGRAM AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS .
16-2 Note to CATV system installer: (Only for television with CATV reception) This reminder is provided to call
the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical
lights or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
18 For added protection for the television during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage due to
lightning and power-line surges.
OPERATION OF YOUR SET
19 This television 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.