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- Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 1
IMPORTANT - 1 - i PROJECTION COLOR TV 50FX18B 50FX19K 55FX20B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT...2 SAFETY TIPS...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...8 ACCESSORIES ...9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 9 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 2
CHANNEL LIST ...36 CLOCK SET ...37 CONVERGENCE ADJUST...38 CUSTOMIZE ...39 CHANNEL ID HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 57 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...57 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 58 SPECIFICATIONS ...59 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE ...60 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 3
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying serviceable parts inside the receiver. • Model number and serial number are indicated on the back side of the set. POWER SOURCE: This projection color TV BLADE EXPOSURE. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 4
CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these instructions for later use. * Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television receiver. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI television receivers. Safety is also foremost - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 5
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or service to qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television set to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 6
refer servicing personnel. 13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen. respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire electrode. Click to see antenna grounding diagram. 16-2 Note to CATV system - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 7
, 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 - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 8
misuse and are NOT COVERED by your 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 - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 9
broadcaster or owner of the video program. ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. 2. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-417UI (Part No. HL00227). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 10
changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot. For example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 11
300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be cable TV) connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). "F" Type the standard video cable to produce a jack panel and front control panel. high-quality picture. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 12
service store for the antenna mixer. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Click to see front panel diagram. 1 MENU/EXIT button This button allows you to enter the MENU mode without using the remote. This makes it possible to set TV on the TV screen. These buttons of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 13
make sure the TV is off when not in use. 7 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 45.) 8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Remote at this area - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 14
system amplifier. With this connection, the audio can be controlled by the televisions remote control. 6 Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to entertainment system. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to the TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red button and - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 15
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 your VCR operating guide for more information on "line" input-output connections. AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 16
EXTERNAL EXT. 2 SPEAKERS 3 4 This feature turns off the TV's internal speakers. * See page 10 for location of Surround Switch. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 17
is the A/B button. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. If a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 50.) 2 EXIT/RECALL/COMMERCIAL SKIP button Press this button when - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 18
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 18 - You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other on-screen displays. 3 PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. An arrow next to the channel number will indicate which - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 19
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 19 - 7 VOLUME, MUTE buttons 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 " - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 20
-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your Hitachi Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed to give you improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both MAIN and PIP sub-pictures simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 21
a fourth time to remove the sub-picture from the screen. Use the "PIP CH" button to select between Main and Sub-Picture tuning control (indicated by arrow next to channel number.) Press the INPUT button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to change between VIDEO:1, VIDEO: 2, and ANT - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 22
, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. 2 SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the do this, simply use the remote control CURSOR buttons while the sub-picture is displayed, to shift the sub-picture to a position you prefer. NOTE - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 23
"FRZ" button without a sub-picture and a screen appears which allows you to use picture audio from HOME THEATER-WIRELESS SOUND mode and use the "TRANSMITTER OUT" outputs on the rear panel. (See page 49.) 2. Each freeze frame is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 24
be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your VCR 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 - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 25
AND VCR CODES - 25 - not turn off after 5 seconds, try a different 2 digit preset code. 4. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. NOTES: 1. operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control. - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 26
CABLE AND VCR CODES GoldStar Hamlin Hitachi Hytex Jasco Jerrold Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time NSC Oak Texscan Tocom Toshiba Tusa TV86 Unika United Artists United Cable Universal Videoway Viewstar Zenith 29, 39 08, 16, 27, 49, 50 09 05 40 03, 09, 10, 12, 13, 30, 51 26 21 00 35, 37, 42 35, 36, - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 27
Primestar RCA Sony 61 61, 62 61, 62 60 63 TELEVISION BRAND CODES Hitachi Megatron 00 00 VCR BRAND CODES Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai America High Asha Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Daytron Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson 00 50 00 14, 23, 49 09 48 10 48 30 38 33, 37, 43, 51 - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 28
Funai Garrard GE Goldstar Gradiente Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Headquarter Hi-Q Hitachi Jensen JVC KEC Kenwood KLH Kodak Lloyd Lloyd's Logik LXI Magnavox Magnin 04, 10, 11 00 00 11 27 18 19 14, 15, 24, 31 14 02, 14, 26 10, 50 11, 14, 26 27 9, 10 00 40 27 10 09, 12, 28, 32, 34 48 09, 28 10 - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 29
, 23 48 00, 09, 15, 19, 20, 22, 27, 34, 44, 48 00, 09, 27 11 07, 08, 12 ULTRATEC OSD 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 30
ULTRATEC OSD - 30 - Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of that menu. MENU LANGUAGE - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 31
. Label video inputs VCR1, LASER1, etc. Allows you to set and view favorite channels. Block channel picture and sound. Turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Automatically turn TV on with Video: 1 input. Feature to display dialogue/text. Select from two types of backgrounds. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 32
INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR , buttons on the remote to highlight the function desired. NOTE: To see an autodemonstration of the on-screen display with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately 5 seconds. Press - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 33
INITIAL SETUP - 33 - Press CURSOR or to highlight the correct answers to both questions. Press CURSOR to display the graphic guide. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET. (See page 30.) SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 34
to quit MENU or CURSOR to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode, set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2. AUTO CHANNEL SET This - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 35
CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels. CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons. - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 36
or erase using the CURSOR button. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (NAME) which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 37
INITIAL SETUP - 37 - Press CURSOR or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER, or CALENDAR. - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 38
- 38 - Use CURSOR or buttons to set the time, date, and year. Press CURSOR to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CONVERGENCE ADJUST Your projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 39
CURSOR or to move the color displayed left or right. Press MENU to change the color. Press EXIT to quit menu. NOTE: Please use the EXIT button on your remote to quit this menu. To qui this menu without a remote, turn the TV off. CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 40
to change character position. Press CURSOR or , CHANNEL or , and the number buttons to select and label additional channels. The CHANNEL ID will now appear in the top left corner of the screen. is displayed as main picture. VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the 2 video inputs. - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 41
to be renamed. Press CURSOR or to select letters. Press CURSOR to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous VIDEO ID will be displayed only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture. FAMILY FAVORITES (MENU) This function allows you to group your favorite channels - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 42
like to rename. Use CURSOR or to change a letter and CURSOR to select the next character to change. To reset categories and channels back to The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel. NOTE: This function cannot be - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 43
CURSOR or . Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing a category. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 44
). When QUICK LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 and all Video inputs will be blocked out. When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period. To change the key number, select CHANGE SECRET CODE. Enter a new - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 45
made after this time. If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated, the OFF Timer will deactivate. 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 - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 46
REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1 automatically, when a VIDEO: 1 input is detected and the VCR play button on your remote control on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . DISPLAY: MODE: MODE: guide. not ON/OFF will turn the display on - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 47
by region). Use CURSOR or to highlight the function to change; press CURSOR to change the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return allows you to choose from 2 MENU BACKGROUNDS. Use CURSOR or to change the MENU BACKGROUND setting. Select SHADOW and a light background is visible. - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 48
and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. This adjustment will only affect the picture when PICTURE SETTINGS AI is OFF. (See page 45.) BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust overall - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 49
SETTINGS Your HITACHI TV has an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR to turn the AI on or off. Use CURSOR or to select function. Use CURSOR to change the function - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 50
TV signals to produce a clear picture. Turn the AI function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS. AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 51
and adjusted in the same manner. BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI FI output, and - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 52
to factory preset conditions. ADVANCED SETTINGS Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions. Press CURSOR or to highlight a function. Press CURSOR to change the function setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 53
first setting up the external speakers, or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. HOME THEATER Use this function to choose Picture settings for a true HOME THEATER experience. THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 54
CURSOR or or the HOME THEATER button on your remote control to change THEATER MODES settings. Select TV mode to set AI to your preference. When may be either MAIN TV AUDIO or SUB PICTURE AUDIO. This feature also allows you to turn the internal speakers on or off, when MAIN TV AUDIO is chosen. You - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 55
When set to this mode, you may choose to turn the television's internal speakers on or off. Also, the volume of your wireless speakers will be controlled by the TV volume control. SUB PICTURE AUDIO When set to SUB PICTURE AUDIO mode, your wireless speakers will play the PIP subpicture audio program - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 56
to 6. Press CURSOR or to select a letter. Press CURSOR to change position. To erase Special Event, select ERASE EVENT then press CURSOR . selected time, the message will appear in CALENDAR mode. When the TV is turned on, the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 57
date is within the Day Of First Reminder Specifications as chosen in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER. (See page 50.) CALENDAR will appear blinking when a Special Event message is set. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 58
and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception. Ghosting may also loss of contrast in the picture. CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE This Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 59
from your Projection Television. SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 800 Line Horizontal Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR and Cable/Satellite box brands.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 60
(in.) • Weight (lbs.) 50FX18B/19K 51 13/16 43 3/16 23 1/8 230 55FX20B 54 9/16 47 1/8 26 9/16 267 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice. HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental - Hitachi 50FX18B | Owners Guide - Page 61
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
50FX18B
50FX19K
55FX20B
OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
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SAFETY TIPS
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PICTURE CAUTIONS
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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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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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1 MENU/EXIT button
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2 INPUT selector
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3 VOLUME level
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4 CHANNEL selector
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5 POWER button
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6 POWER light
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7 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor
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8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor
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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 GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI)
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HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
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USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS
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USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE / SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS
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CABLE AND VCR CODES
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CABLE BRAND
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SATELLITE BRAND
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VCR BRAND
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ULTRATEC OSD
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INITIAL SETUP
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