Hitachi 50UX23K User Manual

IMPORTANT - 1 - PROJECTION COLOR TV 60SX10B/11K, 50SX7P, 50UX22B/23K, 46UX20B/21K OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT...

ACCESSORIES - 10 - This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable com

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 11 - ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a go

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 12 - distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television. Move the speakers away from the TV until there i

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 13 - This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs, and laser disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard vide

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - 14 -  MENU BUTTON This button allows you to enter the MENU mode without using the remote. It makes it possible to set TV feat

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS - 15 - Point your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 1 MAGIC FOCUS Use this butto

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 16 -  Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX" (Auxiliary Video) button will step through each video source and the curr

REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS - 17 - REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to the TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker re

AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 18 - The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs, VCRs, etc., that have this feature. Use this connecti

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 19 - and Audio equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. All other

IMPORTANT - 2 -  TV POWER button...

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 20 -  TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. If Message-1 or Message-2 is set, i

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 21 - Click to see the Remote.  ANT button Use the ANT (Antenna) button to select between the VHF/UHF and

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 22 -  VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain th

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 23 -  PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 21 for a description. SURROUND (SRD) button Press this bu

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 24 - Press the "PIP" button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. Press the button a second ti

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 25 - CAUTION: A pattern burn may develop if the sub-picture is left in the same corner permanently. If

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS - 26 - procedures, please consult your VCR operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the c

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS - 27 - UP function.  PRECODED FOR CABLE BOX These buttons transmit the chosen precoded CATV c

VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES - 28 - obvious function that the audio component will respond to, such as CD open/close. 5. The default for AUDIO Mode is AMP

VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES - 29 - Funai 00 Scott 16, 17, 33, 37, 42, 43 Garrard 00 Sears 09, 10, 15, 18, 19, 31 GE 09, 22, 24 Sharp 20 G

IMPORTANT - 3 - CONVERGENCE CORRECTION...43 AUDIO...

VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES - 30 - Hamlin 08, 16, 49, 50 Fisher 08, 11 Hitachi 09 Genexxa 07 Hytex 05 Hitachi 07, 14, 15, 16, 21

EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE - 31 - Philips 51 Starcom 53 Pioneer 00, 01 Technics 02 SATELLITE CODES Wards 00 General Instrument

EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE - 32 - AIR/CABLE Select antenna or cable TV. AUTO PROGRAM First time setup for channel buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons

SET UP - 33 - PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust balance, bass, and treble. PREFERENCE SETTING Improve sound performance. SURROUND Special sound effects. W

SET UP - 34 - Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If cert

SET UP - 35 - remote control CHANNEL ( ), ( ) buttons. Your choice will be highlighted in yellow. Add or erase additional channels while still in C

PROGRAM - 36 - NOTE: The word MUTE will not be displayed if the DISPLAY is ON. If you do not have sound, make sure MUTE is not set. CCD will display

PROGRAM - 37 - Press the CURSOR , to select letters. Press the CURSOR , to change position. Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will

PROGRAM - 38 - (NAME), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). Press CURSOR , to review mor

CLOCK - 39 - CLOCK Use this feature for all time related function. CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the on/off timer or automatic m

SAFETY TIPS - 4 - POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. Insert power cord into a 12

CLOCK - 40 - same for both. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS. For safety, the TV s

VIDEO - 41 - Use this function to check the day, month and year. Use the CURSOR , buttons to change the month. Press MENU to exit. VIDEO Select V

VIDEO - 42 - TINT- Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear normal. BRIGHT- Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness. SHA

VIDEO - 43 - SUPER CONTR (SUPER CONTRAST) Turn on SUPER CONTR to improve picture detail in areas of high brightness. CONVERGENCE CORRECTION Your Proj

AUDIO - 44 - AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference, to improve the sound quality, and to select special sound effects. PREFERENCE

AUDIO - 45 - TREBLE- This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. RESET- When RESET is selected, press ENTER to return audio adju

AUDIO - 46 - NOTE: If the optional left and right speakers are connected while in SURROUND-DOLBY CENTER EXPANSION MODE-NORMAL, the internal speakers

AUDIO - 47 - Listener is surrounded by many sound sources such as a sporting event, etc. NOTE: Some TV systems do not transmit optimum audio channel

AUDIO - 48 - Use the CURSOR buttons to select and adjust VOLUME and BALANCE. Press MENU to exit. WIRELESS MODE This feature allows you to choose be

CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 49 - CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and c

SAFETY TIPS - 5 - to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your model of product. FOR YOUR PERSON

CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE - 50 - IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually ca

SPECIFICATIONS - 51 - designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage or power surges. IF YOUR SET SHOULD

SPECIFICATIONS - 52 -  Antenna input impedance...75 Ohm  Channel coverage...181 ch. VHF-Band...2 ~ 13 UHF-Band...14 ~ 69 CATV Mid Band...

WARRANTY CARD, front - 53 - unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in al

WARRANTY CARD, back - 54 - on the screen, 2 years on the CRTs and 1 year on the remaining parts from the date of original purchase. During the appli

WARRANTY CARD, back - 55 - year warranty duration. Labor charges to repair or replace lenses found to be defective after the one year warranty durat

WARRANTY CARD, back - 56 - Projection TV Limited Warranty Registration (For your record - Attach sales receipt to this card) Model no. Serial no. Dea

SAFETY TIPS - 6 - 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service perso

SAFETY TIPS - 7 - 14 Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists. 15 The

SAFETY TIPS - 8 - 18 For added protection for this television set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long period

PICTURE CAUTIONS - 9 - 24 It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. If