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PROJECTION COLOR TV
50EX12BA
50EX13KA
OPERATING GUIDE
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................................................................ 10
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................ 11
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL ................................................................... 12
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS................................................................................................................ 13
AVX (Audio/Video) selector .......................................................................................................... 13
VOLUME level ................................................................................................................................ 13
CHANNEL selector ........................................................................................................................ 13
POWER button ............................................................................................................................... 14
POWER light ................................................................................................................................... 14
AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor................................................................................................... 14
REMOTE CONTROL sensor........................................................................................................ 14
REAR PANEL JACKS ........................................................................................................................... 14
Antenna Input.................................................................................................................................. 14
Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 ................................................................................................................. 14
Output............................................................................................................................................... 15
Audio to Hi-Fi .................................................................................................................................. 15
S-Video ............................................................................................................................................ 15
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..................................................................................................................... 17
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-413UI) ............................................................................................ 17
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, LIGHT BUTTON ......................................................................................................................... 17
PRECODED VCR BUTTONS ...................................................................................................... 18
TV/VCR BUTTON........................................................................................................................... 18
SELECT BUTTON.......................................................................................................................... 18
POWER button ............................................................................................................................... 18
RECALL button............................................................................................................................... 18
MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons ............................................................................................. 19
CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons................................................................................................... 19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
PICTURE CAUTIONS..........................9 ACCESSORIES ............................9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ......... 10 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION..............10 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ..................11 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL ..............12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS........................ 13 AVX (Audio/Video) selector ...................... - Page 2 AUTOMATIC MESSAGE ........................36 VIDEO ..............................37 PREFERENCE ADJUST........................37 PREFERENCE SETTING ......................... 37 CONVERGENCE ADJUST....................... 38 AUDIO ..............................39 PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT......................40 PREFERENCE SETTING ......................... 40 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL ..... 41 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ........................42...
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Page 3: Important
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................43 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE......................44 WARRANTY CARD, front ........................45 HITACHI PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY ..............45 Lifetime Lens, 2 Years CRT, 1 Year Parts, 90 Days Screen, 1 Year Labor ......45 WARRANTY CARD, back........................46 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver. -
Page 4: Safety Tips
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. - Page 5 SAFETY TIPS - 5 - 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.
- Page 6 SAFETY TIPS - 6 - 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.
- Page 7 SAFETY TIPS - 7 - 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"...
- Page 8 SAFETY TIPS - 8 - OPERATION OF YOUR SET 19 This television set 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.
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Page 9: Picture Cautions
Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. en using the 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. -
Page 10: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION - 10 - Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-413UI (Part No. HL00222) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). -
Page 11: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors
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. -
Page 12: Antenna Connections To Rear Jack Panel
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 12 - Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. -
Page 13: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 13 - VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor. Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV. -
Page 14: Power Button
You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned "off" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or VIDEO: 2 is selected. Check the POWER Light to make sure the TV is off when not in use. -
Page 15: Output
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 15 - Output These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. Audio to Hi-Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television's remote control. -
Page 16: Tips On Rear Panel Connections
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS - 16 - below the button. When the button is released, the wire is locked into place. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker. CAUTION: Do not connect Speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. -
Page 17: Audio System Set-Up
* See page 10 for location of Surround Switch. THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-413UI) 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. -
Page 18: Precoded Vcr Buttons
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-413UI) - 18 - When you are in a dark room, press this button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in . The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again. -
Page 19: Menu, Enter, Cursor Buttons
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-413UI) - 19 - You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other on-screen displays. MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons All the on-screen display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The "MENU"... -
Page 20: Last Channel (Lst-Ch) Button
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 20 - Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To turn the sound off instantly to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up ( ) button to restore the sound. -
Page 21: P-In-P Button
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 21 - program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) on any of the video inputs. P-IN-P BUTTON Press the "PIP" button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. Press the button a second time to reduce the size of the sub-picture on the screen. -
Page 22: Freeze (Frz) Button
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 22 - To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the "SHIFT" button. The sub-picture moves one step counter-clockwise every time the "SHIFT" button is pressed. FREEZE (FRZ) BUTTON If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the "FRZ" button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. -
Page 23: Vcr Button
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 23 - Operating the pre-coded 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 in your VCR. (Refer to page 22). 1. -
Page 24: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS - 24 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the pre-coded function for your cable box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable box. -
Page 25: Recall Button
VCR BRAND AND CODE CONVERSIONS - 25 - RECALL BUTTON If your cable box does not have a last channel function, this button will send the TV channel recall code. EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the TV. VCR BRAND AND CODE CONVERSIONS VCR BRAND CODE... - Page 26 VCR BRAND AND CODE CONVERSIONS - 26 - Gradiente Sharp Harley Davidson Shintom Harmon/Kardon Shogun Harwood Singer HI-Q Sony 06,07,08,09 Hitachi 15,24,31 Jensen Sylvania 00,09,16,28,32 02,14,26 Symphonic Kenwood 11,14,18,26 Tatung Teac 00,14 Kodak Technics 09,35 Lloyd Teknika 00,09,10 Logik Telefunken...
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Page 27: Easy Graphic Guide
Zenith EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV. The feature to be selected will be highlighted in a magenta (purple) color. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. - Page 28 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE - 28 - AIR/CABLE Select antenna or cable TV. AUTO PROGRAM First time setup for channel buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add or skip. CLOSED CAPTION Feature to display dialogue/text. Return video and audio adjustments to factory settings. CHANNEL CAPTION Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc.
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Page 29: Set Up
SET UP - 29 - PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust balance, bass, and treble. PREFERENCE SETTING Improve sound performance. SET UP Select SET UP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons on the remote to highlight the function desired. AIR/CABLE AIR Select AIR if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. -
Page 30: Auto Program
SET UP - 30 - Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV1 mode, set AIR/CABLE to CATV2. AUTO PROGRAM This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons. -
Page 31: Reset
RESET - 31 - MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. MODE: TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. TEXT may not be available with every program. -
Page 32: Program
PROGRAM - 32 - NOTE: This RESET Selection will not change your preferred adjustments. To change back to your adjustments, see VIDEO (page 33 ) or Audio (page 36). PROGRAM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL CAPTION Use this feature to give channel names to up to 30 channels. -
Page 33: Program List
PROGRAM - 33 - Press the CURSOR to select letters. Press the CURSOR to change position. Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will appear in the top left corner of the screen. Press CHANNEL or the number buttons to select and label additional channels. Press MENU to exit. -
Page 34: Volume Correction
PROGRAM - 34 - The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel. Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK. To change the key number, select key number change. Enter the old number (factory preset 000 for first time use), then enter a new three digit key number you prefer. If you forget your key number, use the factory code 777 to erase your key number. -
Page 35: Clock
CLOCK - 35 - 4. The volume level will change from 50% to 100% in 5% steps. CLOCK Use this feature for all time related functions. CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the on/off timer or automatic message. Use the NUMBER buttons and CURSOR to set the time. -
Page 36: Automatic Message
CLOCK - 36 - NOTE: You can set either on time only, off time only, or both. The mode will be the same for both. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS. -
Page 37: Video
VIDEO - 37 - Note: Automatic Message-2 works in the same way as Automatic Message-1. VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings, improve picture quality, and to adjust convergence. PREFERENCE ADJUST Use this feature to adjust contrast, color, etc. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. The function to be adjusted will be in magenta. -
Page 38: Convergence Adjust
VIDEO - 38 - Your HITACHI TV has an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. Use the CURSOR to select function. Use the CURSOR to turn function on or off. Your choice will be blue. -
Page 39: Audio
AUDIO - 39 - Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. If you move your TV, or if, after a time, you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture, you may want to converge (align) the colors. -
Page 40: Preference Adjustment
AUDIO - 40 - PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT Use this to set balance, bass, and treble. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. The function to be adjusted will be in magenta. BALANCE - This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI-FI output, and the surround speakers. -
Page 41: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Your Remote Control
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 41 - selection when both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received). DYNAMIC BASS This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems. -
Page 42: Reception Problems
RECEPTION PROBLEMS - 42 - Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set. Do not touch the screen too often. Do not subject the Remote Control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Physical damage to the precision parts may result. -
Page 43: Check Here Before Calling For Service
This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your Projection Television. SPECIFICATIONS Features: Superfine Picture Quality 750 Line Horizontal Resolution (50EX12BA, 50EX13KA) Artificial Intelligence System Remote (Controls many VCR and cable box brands) Full set of Input Jacks, Including S-Video Closed Caption Decoder... -
Page 44: Hitachi Service Hotline
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... -
Page 45: Warranty Card, Front
2. LABOR - For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, Hitachi will repair or replace the screen if it proves to be defective without charge for labor. For all other parts, Hitachi will provide the labor for warranty repair at no charge for the period of one year from date of original purchase. -
Page 46: Warranty Card, Back
J. Any unit that has been sold or transferred from the original owner. This limited warranty is made only to the original consumer purchaser of this Hitachi Projection TV and is effective only upon presentation of evidence of provable date of purchase. - Page 47 PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.