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Hitachi GX Series 43GX01B Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT ..............................................................................................................................2
SAFETY TIPS.............................................................................................................................3
PICTURE CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES..........................................................................................................................6
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV .....................................................8
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS.................................................................................9
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS....................................................................................................10
FIRST TIME USE .....................................................................................................................11
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................12
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................13
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES.......................................................................14
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP ........................................................................................................16
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-436UI)....................................................................17
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ..........................................18
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV.........................................................20
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ...................................................................................................21
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS .......................................................24
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE ............................................25
FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................................................25
CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-436UI) .......................................27
VCR BRAND .........................................................................................................................27
DVD BRAND .........................................................................................................................28
CABLE BRAND .....................................................................................................................29
SATELLITE BRAND ................................................................................................... CODES
AUDIO BRAND......................................................................................................................30
ULTRATEC OSD......................................................................................................................30
SET UP ....................................................................................................................................31
CUSTOM..................................................................................................................................37
INFO.........................................................................................................................................49
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV .........................................................................51
AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL............................................................................................51
RECEPTION PROBLEMS........................................................................................................52
USEFUL INFO..........................................................................................................................53
NOTES .....................................................................................................................................55
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT ...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...6 ACCESSORIES...6 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ...7 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ...8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS...9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...10 FIRST TIME USE ...11 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS ...12 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ...13...

  • Page 2: Important

    CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user's warranty. POWER SOURCE: This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC current.

  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    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.
  • Page 4 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television 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.
  • Page 5 • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat generator. • Never place the television in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation provided. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television , be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

  • Page 6: Picture Cautions

    (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN"...

  • Page 7: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    CAUTION: Television stand model SP-43G is designed for use with 43GX01B only. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-436UI (Part No. HL00728).

  • Page 8: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Projection Tv

    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 optimum spot for viewing.

  • Page 9: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    NOTES: Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1 or 2 is selected. Check the POWER Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use.

  • Page 11: First Time Use

    POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. (See page 48.) REMOTE CONTROL Sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.

  • Page 12: Rear Speaker Terminal Connections

    INPUT 2 provides Y-CB-CR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD. NOTES: DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to INPUT 2 when using Y-CB-CR input. When using the Y-CB-CR input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV's INPUT 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks.

  • Page 13: External Connections

    TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc., that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the TV. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

  • Page 14: Connecting External Video Sources

    NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control fo the TV set. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Laserdisc Player

    3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1.

  • Page 16: Audio System Set-Up

    will be abnormal if the connection is loose. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output.

  • Page 17: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-436Ui)

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-436UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv

    To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now control your television. To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. The remote will now control your VCR.
  • Page 19 (1) POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. If a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 52). (2) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 22 for a description.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv

    (5) LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting evens, etc.). (6) VOLUME, MUTE Buttons Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button.

  • Page 21: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    PIP Sub picture.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna input on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B).
  • Page 22 and PIP sub-picture tuning, press PIP CH button on the remote. Every press of the PIP CH will highlight the main or sub-PIP source. The top channel display is the main picture and the bottom display is the sub-picture. This method of picture tuning is the same for one antenna input (ANT A only) and two antenna inputs (ANT A and ANT B) The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time.
  • Page 23 NOTE: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan. 2. If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. 3. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is ON, PIP Surf Mode is deactivated. 4.

  • Page 24: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    4. If your VCR does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. 6. The LST-CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required.

  • Page 25: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box/Satellite

    (1) VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode. (2) PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. For some VCRs, you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program. (3) EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV.
  • Page 26 used for more than one component. NOTES: 1. If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your cable box operating guide.

  • Page 27: Cable/Satellite, Vcr, Audio And Dvd Codes (Clu-436Ui)

    CAPEHART 33,66 COLT CYBERNEX 20,51 DAYTRON ELECTROHOME EMEREX FISHER 17,22,29,38 FUNAI 00,55 GERRARD 00,55 GOLDSTAR 09,10 GRUNDIG HARMON/KARDON 10,34 HEADQUARTER HITACHI 00,13,28,61,62,63 02,13,31 KENWOOD 10,13,31 KODAK 07,09 LLOYDS’S MAGNIN MARTA 14,26 MINOLTA 61,62 MOTOROLA 07,18 MULTITECH 00,33 10,12,13,31,38 NOBLEX OPTIMUS...

  • Page 28: Dvd Brand

    SUNPACK SYMPHONIC 00,55 TEAC 00,13 TEKNIKA 00,07,09 TORVISION 09,51 UNITECH VECTOR 10,12 RESEARCH VIDEOSONIC XR-1000 XR-1002 ZENITH 05,06,11 DVD BRAND HITACHI MAGNAVOX PANASONIC PIONEER TOSHIBA PROTEC QUARTER QUASAR 07,35,41,59 RADIX 24,28,35,39,44,61,62, RICOH 06,65 SALORA SANKY 11,18 SANYO 16,17,38,51 SEARS 02,07,09,15,17,22,29,...

  • Page 29: Cable Brand

    00, 02, 04, 05, 07, 08, Archer 23, 25, 43 Cable Star Cableview Citizen 23, 29 Comtronics Dae Ryung Everquest 10,18 Garrard Gemini Gold Star 18,22 Hitachi Jasco 23,29 Linsay Memorex Novaplex 12,44 Panther Philips 15,16,17,23 Popular Mechanics Recoton Regency Runco Scientific Atlanta...

  • Page 30: Audio Brand

    Jerrold ULTRATEC OSD 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.

  • Page 31: Set Up

    CHANNEL ID Label channels PAY 1, ABC, etc. VIDEO ID. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. FAMILY FAVORITES Allows you to set and view favorite channels. PARENTAL CONTROL Block channel picture and sound. 4 EVENT PROGRAM Turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. AUTO LINK Automatically turn TV on with any VIDEO input.

  • Page 32: Menu Language

    NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto- demonstration. MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays.

  • Page 33: Signal Source

    Press CURSOR to highlight the correct answers to all three questions. Press CURSOR to display the graphic guide. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET. (See page 33). SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode.

  • Page 34: Auto Channel Set

    RECEPTION BAND AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input.

  • Page 35: Channel List

    Add or erase additional channels while in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR CHANNEL LIST Use this function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK).

  • Page 36: Clock Set

    DIGITAL ARRAY Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three colors tubes can produce any color. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.

  • Page 37: Custom

    Use the number buttons to select which point to adjust: (1) - Upper Left, (2) - Upper Middle, (3) - Upper Right, (4) - Center Left, (5) - Center, (6) - Center Right, (7) - Bottom Left, (8) - Bottom Middle, (9) - Bottom Right. Press the CURSOR buttons to move the displayed color up, down, left, or right.
  • Page 38 Press CURSOR to select CHANNEL LIST. Press CURSOR to select preset CHANNEL LIST. Press CURSOR to scroll through the preset CHANNEL LIST. Press CURSOR to select desired CHANNEL ID. To customize CHANNEL ID, select CUSTOM CH. Press CURSOR to select letter. Press CURSOR to change character position.
  • Page 39 Press CURSOR to select VIDEO LIST. Press CURSOR to select preset VIDEO LIST. Press CURSOR to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST. Press CURSOR to select desired VIDEO ID. To customize VIDEO ID, select CUSTOM. Press CURSOR to select letters. Press CURSOR to change position.
  • Page 40 To rename the categories, use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename. Use THUMB STICK to change a letter and CURSOR to select the next character to change. To enter a channel into a category, highlight the channel location to be stored. Press CHANNEL or the number buttons to enter the desired channel.

  • Page 41: Parental Control

    Use CURSOR Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen. NOTE: 1. If a category has some blank channel entries, these channels will appear as black sub-pictures. 2. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS settings is ON, FAMILY FAVORITES surf mode is deactivated. PARENTAL CONTROL This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.

  • Page 42: Event Prog

    Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor NOTE: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 32), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 36). 4 EVENT PROG.

  • Page 43: Auto Link

    1. The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated, the OFF Timer will deactivate.

  • Page 44: Menu Background

    DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. 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 45 Use CURSOR then CURSOR to select ON or OFF. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR NOTE: 1. When TV set is turned on, the FIRST TIME TOUR will always appear if it is set to ON. 2. To exit during the FIRST TIME TOUR, press the MENU button. Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality.

  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    RESET When RESET is selected, press CURSOR ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR Use CURSOR to select function.
  • Page 47 Turn on SUPER CONTRAST to improve picture detail in areas of high brightness. COLOR TEMPERATURE Set this to WARM for hotter colors with more red, or set to COOL for less intense colors with more blue. Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Use CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted.
  • Page 48 Press CURSOR to highlight the function. Press CURSOR to change the function setting. When the function has an " " in the box, it is ON. MTS MODE Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc.

  • Page 49: Info

    This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume level. Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your TV's performance. Use CURSOR to change THEATER MODES settings.

  • Page 50: Special Event Reminder

    SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Use this function to set up to six special events into memory. These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. Press CURSOR to select EVENT 1 to 6. Press CURSOR to select a letter. Press CURSOR to change position.

  • Page 51: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv

    52) 2. A special icon appears next to "CALENDAR" when a Special Event Reminder is set. USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.

  • Page 52: Reception Problems

    Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Physical damage to the precision parts may result. Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet. Do not leave it on or near a heater. Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation.

  • Page 53: Useful Info

    3) If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television.
  • Page 54 Home Electronics Division 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.

  • Page 55: Notes

    San Diego, CA 92154 In Canada, please contact 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI Canada Inc Digital Media Division 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ont. L5N 2L8 NOTES (blank page for consumer notes) QR43622 FLAT FILED 10-26-00 During business hours Monday-Friday EST 9:00AM-7:00PM Saturday...

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