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- Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 1
COLOR TV 50EX20B 60EX38B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...7 ACCESSORIES...7 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 9 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 2
31 CONVERGENCE ADJUST 32 AUDIO ...32 AUDIO ...32 PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT 33 PREFERENCE SETTING ...33 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND VCRPlus+ REMOTE CONTROL 34 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...35 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 35 SPECIFICATIONS...36 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE 37 IMPORTANT Your new HITACHI - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 3
RECEIVER 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 television receivers. Safety is also foremost in our - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 4
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 or sold with the television. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 5
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire DIAGRAM AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS . 16-2 Note to CATV system installer: (Only for television power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 6
operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. 20 If the television 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 - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 7
Hitachi Factory Warranty. When 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. This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 8
HITACHI PROJECTION TV - 8 - FOLIOHG2 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-415UI (Part No. HL00224) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control on the picture screen. - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 9
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 giver several suggestions. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 10
on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. - service store for the antenna mixer. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW click for image of front panel 1 MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 11
. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is off when not in use. 7 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 31.) 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 12
CONNECTIONS - 12 - REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to the TV OFF. Press the Right 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 hookup - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 13
. EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT. (2 ) (3 ) This feature turns off the TV's internal speakers. * See page 10 for location of Surround Switch. THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 14
to light if the room is too bright. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 POWER button 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 23.) 2 RECALL button When you want to check the - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 15
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 15 - All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The "MENU" button will start the On-Screen Display. The "CURSOR" buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. The "ENTER" button will set - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 16
. 9 (SRD) button Your Hitachi model does not access surround (SRD) using the remote control. Instead, a switch is provided on the back of your TV to change between Speaker Matrix Surround and External Speakers. (See page 12.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 17
is designed to operate different types of VCR's. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (Refer to page 22.) Click for image of Remote CLU-415UI Illustration 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. Hold down the VCR button on - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 18
box operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above. 4. If your cable box does not have a power function, the remote will - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 19
Howell Brandt Broksonic 48 30 38 33, 37, 43 Canon 09 Capehart 05 Carver 28 Logik LXI Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita CCE Citizen 27, 50 50 MEI Memorex Colt Craig 27 19, 27, 48 Curtis Mathes 09 Cybernex 48 MGA MGN Technology Minolta Mitsubishi Daewoo Daytron 03, 05, 17, 29 - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 20
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES - 20 - Dynatech Emerex Emerson Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard GE Goldstar Gradiente Harley Davidson Harmon/ Kardon Harwood Hi-Q Hitachi CABLE BRAND ABC Antronix Archer Belcor Cable Star Century 00 06 00, 01, 10, 16, 23 33, 37, 40, 41, 43 44 19, 21, 25, - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 21
, 37, 40, 43, 44 48 21, 34, 35, 45 29, 39 Zenith 00 04, 06, 14, 52 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV. The feature to be selected will be highlighted in yellow, the buttons used to choose your selection will be highlighted - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 22
, etc. CHILD LOCK Block channel picture and sound. PROGRAM Check channel name, scan, childlock VOLUME CORRECTION Lower volume on selected channels. FOLIOHG2 CLOCK SET ON/OFF TIMER MESSAGE 1 MESSAGE 2 CALENDAR Set before using timer features. Turn TV on or off one time - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 23
IMG SRC="ObjFEF.PCX"> - 23 - PREFERENCE ADJUST PREFERENCE SETTING CONVERGENCE ADJUST FOLIOHG2 Adjust coor, brightness, etc... Improper picture performance Match red, green, and blue colors to make white PREFERENCE ADJUST PREFERENCE SETTINGS SET UP FOLIOHG2 - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 24
MENU button is pressed while the auto programming function is engaged, programming will stop. See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels. CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTOPROGRAM to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL , buttons. Your choice will be - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 25
turn the display on or off. 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 (Certain models only.) MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 26
the CURSOR , Press MENU to exit. PROGRAM buttons to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice. PROGRAM This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. FOLIOHG2 - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 27
PROGRAM This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel. FOLIOHG2 - 27 - The code to set or cancel CHILD LOCK is a three digit key number. The factory preset key number is 000. FOLIOHG2 The picture and sound will now be - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 28
the channel. Press the CURSOR , to adjust volume level. Press MENU to exit. NOTE: 1. VOLUME CORRECTION adjustment is f or the channel displayed in the correction, select channel 00 and press ENTER. 4. The volume level will change from 50% to 100% in 5% steps. CLOCK CLOCK Use this feature for all time - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 29
, OFF TIME only, or both. The mode will be the same for both. If no remote control button is pressed after ON timer is activated, the TV will automatically turn off after 3 hours. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS. For safety - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 30
At the selected time, the message will be displayed until a remote control button is pressed. Message-2 works in the same way as adjust picture settings, improve picture quality, and to adjust convergence. FOLIOHG2 PREFERENCE ADJUST Use this feature to adjust contrast, color - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 31
is located in the front panel), to produce a more natural picture. 2. Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones. 3. Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture. Turn the AI function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS. - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 32
around the outline of buildings, signs, letters, etc. Turn off the Notch Filter when viewing a program from the S-Video input to get the maximum sharpness and clarity out of the picture. CONVERGENCE ADJUST Your Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 33
. FOLIOHG2 Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. The function to be adjusted will be in yellow. 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. BASS: This - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 34
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND VCRPlus+ REMOTE CONTROL - 34 - FOLIOHG2 Use the CURSOR , to select a function. The function will be in yellow. Use the CURSOR , to change function. Your choice will be in red. MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will allow you to - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 35
ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Troubleshooting Chart This Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to internal voltage - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 36
lasting entertainment from your Projection Television. SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Superfine Picture Quality • 750 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR brands and Cable boxes) • Easy graphic guide on-screen display - Hitachi 50EX20B | Owners Guide - Page 37
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 provide you with convenient and expedient assistance
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IMPORTANT
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
50EX20B
60EX38B
OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
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SAFETY TIPS
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3
PICTURE CAUTIONS
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7
ACCESSORIES
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV
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8
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
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FRONT VIEW
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REAR PANEL JACKS
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
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REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
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AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP
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THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415UI)
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS
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VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES
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EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE
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SET UP
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AIR/CABLE
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AUTO PROGRAM
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CHANNEL MEMORY
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CLOSED CAPTION
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MENU LANGUAGE
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PROGRAM
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PROGRAM
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CHANNEL CAPTION
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CHILD LOCK
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PROGRAM LIST
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VOLUME CORRECTION
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CLOCK
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CLOCK
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CLOCK SET
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ON/OFF TIMER
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