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IMPORTANT - 1 -
PROJECTION COLOR TV
50EX14BV 55EX15K
OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT.............................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY TIPS............................................................................................................................................. 4
PICTURE CAUTIONS...................................................................
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IMPORTANT - 2 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ................................................................... 17 POWER button ............................................................................................................................... 17 RECALL button............................................................................................................................... 18 MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons ..............................................
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IMPORTANT - 3 - CONVERGENCE ADJUST............................................................................................................... 37 AUDIO...................................................................................................................................................... 38 PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................................ 39 PREFERENCE SETTING ........................................
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SAFETY TIPS - 4 - 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
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SAFETY TIPS - 5 - 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 te
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SAFETY TIPS - 6 - 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 mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. 11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved wi
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SAFETY TIPS - 7 - 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 an
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SAFETY TIPS - 8 - battery power, refer to the operating instructions. 20 If the television set 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
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PICTURE CAUTIONS - 9 - 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition. PICTURE CAUTIONS Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 10 - 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-415UI (Part No. HL00224) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries equivalent for the remote. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. Match the (+)
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 11 - VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the best spot for viewing. The drawings give several suggestions. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left or right of the receiver. During daylight hours, re
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 12 - 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor to the antenna jack on the television. (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono Connector S-Video (Super Video) Connector Used on all standard video and audio This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs, and cables which connect to inputs and laser disc players wit
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 13 - Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to see front panel diagram. MENU BUTTON This button allows you to enter the MENU mode without using the remote. This makes it possible to set TV features to your preference, without using the remote. AVX (Audio/Video) selector Press this button to select the
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REAR PANEL JACKS - 14 - when not in use. AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor This "Artificial Intelligence" sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. (See page 34.) REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. REAR PANEL JACKS Click to see Rear Panel Jacks. Antenna Input Use an "F" type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output t
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 15 - Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for the surround sound feature. The volume level is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only. Speaker Matrix Surround Switch Input 1 provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Click to see Rear Panel Connections. CONNECT ONLY 8 Ohm SPEAK
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AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 16 - CAUTION: Do not connect Speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. Your TV was designed to use 8 Ohm speakers only. Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs, VCR's, etc., that have this feature. Use this connection in p
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THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI) - 17 - * See page 10 for location of Surround Switch. THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's and different types of CATV (Cable TV) converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your TV, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV, and press the TV button on the remote. The remo
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 18 - Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. If MESSAGE-1 OR MESSAGE-2 is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 32.) RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received, or if it has a stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), press the RECALL button. You can also check the time, and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set. (See page 31.) You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 19 - NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct AIR/CABLE mode. (See page 25) AVX button The AVX (Auxiliary Video) button will select between the antenna signal and the two sets of video input jacks each time the button is pressed. If the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) is on, the AVX will select between the two sets of video input jacks. (See page 18) VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ) button
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 20 - PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 18 for a description. (SRD) button Your Hitachi model does not access surround (SRD) using the remote control. Instead, a switch is provided on the back of the TV to change between Speaker Matrix Surround and External speakers. (See page 13). RESET button Press RESET to return video and audio to factory settings. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you
