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- Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 1
PROJECTION COLOR TV 50UX57B 60UX57B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-18 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 19-30 31-58 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 59-63 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 2
all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. IMPORTANT WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 3
for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 4
, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 27. Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 5
. POWER TV CABLE SAT PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT LST-CH VCR AUDIO VOL MUTE CH INFO RECALL FAV CH GUIDE MENU EXIT L I G H C.S. T FAV CH REC SVCS SCHED SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 CLU-615MP 1. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-615MP (Part No - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 6
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 at its best, test various locations - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 7
inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 8
sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 9
PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ 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 50.) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 10
S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack of your TV. 10 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 11
The remote control allows speakers. They can also be used for another stereo system amplifier. With this connection, the audio can be controlled TV's Cr input. It may be nessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-CbCr inputs. (See pages 49 and 50 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 12
R OUTPUT DVD Player, Laserdisc player, etc. INPUT OUTPUT Optional, see tips on page 13 Cable TV Box ANT IN S-VHS V L R OUTPUT VCR #1 INPUT V L R Optional, see tips System Amplifier VCR #2 Wirelss Speaker Wireless Speaker Transmitter Wireless Speaker Typical full feature setup. Follow - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 13
left audio jack on the television. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your TV's Cr input. It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-CbCr inputs. (See pages 49 and 50 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 14
the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS NOTE: To prevent damage to the - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 15
The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 16
R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR SS--VVIIDDEEOO1 VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO IINNPPUUTT1 TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to on page 12.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 16 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 17
the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Cr) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or DVD L R AUDIO INPUT 2 TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL R L Y Cb Cr AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER NOTE: HITACHI MODEL or similar model Completely - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 18
audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. ᕅ These speakers are controlled by a wireless speaker transmitter. Use the WIRELESS OUT output on the TV. ᕄ TRANSMITTER FOR WIRELESS SPEAKERS L R IN L ᕃ ᕄ R L R L R OUT IN ᕃ STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ ቤ SRS (G)€ FEATURE ON OFF - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 19
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-615MP) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (cable TV)/satellite converters, and audio equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 20
CABLE SAT PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO SELECT SWITCH When TV/CABLE/SAT is set. POWER REC STOP PAUSE SLOW PROG. TV/VCR TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO When VCR is set. SELECT SWITCH POWER AMP C D TAPE REC STOP PAUSE TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO When AUDIO is set - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 21
GUIDE MENU EXIT L I G H C.S. T FAV CH REC SVCS SCHED SELECT 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 ቨ ቫ ቭ ተ ቫ ቱ CLU-615MP ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 22
USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 24 for a description. ቧ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is green indicates which channel is being controlled. ቨ HELP - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 23
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቭ EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 24
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 inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 25
is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. ባ SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown possible to customize the PIP position. To do this, wait until the On-Screen Display disappears (about eight seconds) and then use the CURSOR buttons. SINGLE SURF - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 26
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ብ FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) 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. To return the picture to motion, press the FRZ - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 27
the above procedures, please consult your VCR operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have SLOW PROG. TV/VCR programmed until the batteries are removed from the TV/CABLE/SAT remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the VCR entire programming procedure - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 28
guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the ቤ remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. 4. If your cable/satellite box does not have a power function, the remote - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 29
guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. 4. If your audio component does not have a power function, the remote - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 30
Sylvania 19 Teleview 26 Texscan 19 Tocom 07, 28, 55 Toshiba 02 Tusa 56 TV 86 30 Unika 12, 40 United Artists 37 United Cable 53 Universal . . . 02, 52, 60 Zentek 57 TAPE BRAND CODE Aiwa 58, 59 Hitachi 47, 48, 49, 50 Jerrold 60, 61 JVC 51 Kenwood 52 Optimus 53 Panasonic 54 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 31
OSD SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI 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 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 32
Set AUDIO settings to factory preset. Improve sound performance. Theater THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND Picture and sound are automatically set. Produces 3-D sound using the TV's speakers. Select from two types of audio for wireless output. Info SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR AUTO HELP Set - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 33
FOCUS TO QUIT EXIT 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 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 34
CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR FAV CH WELCOME TO HITACHI S PLUG & PLAY ON SCREEN SET UP GUIDE. AFTER ANSWERING TWO SIMPLE QUESTIONS, THIS SYSTEM WILL SHOW YOU TYPICAL CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV, VCR, CABLE OR SATELLITE RECEIVER. (FOR DETAILED CONNECTIONS REFER TO OWNERS - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 35
14 ~ 69ch RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on VHF 2~13 the screen 2 ~ 13 Mid band A~1 A-5 ~ A-1 14 ~ 22 95 ~ 99 Super band J~W 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 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 36
UP AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip FAV CH SSeett UUpp Custom Video Audio Theater Info AUTO CHANNEL SET INSTALLING CHANNEL 110 50% COMPLETE MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT If the EXIT button is pressed while - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 37
SET UP Set Up CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ buttons. SSeett UUpp Custom Video Audio Theater Info MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 38
**** ANT A SCAN LOCK ON ON -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR Press CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to previous menu. NOTE: Each touch of CURSOR ̆ or ̄ will display the next eight - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 39
SET UP CLOCK SET Set Up The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER, or TV TIME OUT. SSeett UUpp Custom Video Audio Theater Info MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 40
Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes aligning these picture beams is called "convergence". Over a period of time, the picture tubes can service. If one of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to exit this manual - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 41
selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOM CHANNEL select and label additional channels. The CHANNEL ID will now appear in the top right corner of the screen. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 42
channel. Repeat until category has been set with your favorite channels. The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel. To rename the categories, use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename. Use - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 43
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 CURSOR ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 44
the TV from being FRONT PANEL LOCK TV TIME OUT MENU LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK TV TIME OUT MENU TO Power button. When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV TV will time out one time only), DAILY (TV will time out every day), WEEKLY (TV TV TIME OUT make sure the - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 45
the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO 4 EVENT PROGRAM If no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is activated, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 46
do this, turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above. 2. When using REMOTE mode, any remote control button will substitute for your video input device play button. However, intended operation is for use with your VCR, laserdisc - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 47
Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as CC or . SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 48
will be displayed every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. POWER ON POWER HITACHI INTRODUCES YOU TO THE FIRST TIME SETUP FEATURE. SHOWING YOU THE OPTIMUM SETUP GUIDE FOR YOUR PERSONALIZED SYSTEM. ALWAYS SHOW FIRST TIME TOUR AT POWER ON. AFTER 10 SECONDS SET UP - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 49
between black and white levels in the picture. This adjustment will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRA AI is OFF. (See page 50.) Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness. COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture. TINT SHARPNESS Use - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 50
VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an INFO CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS 100% 50% 50% 50% CURSOR FAV CH MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT SET weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture. Turn the AI function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 51
the same manner. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI FI output, and WIRELESS OUT - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 52
TV, depending on listening conditions. CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS 72% 50% 10:00 PM INTERNAL SPEAKERS This function is useful when first setting up the external speakers, or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 53
SPORTS RESET MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to change THEATER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: Contrast almost maximum, Super Contrast-OFF, Color Temp.-Cool, Loudness-ON, Perfect Volume-ON, Dynamic Bass-ON - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 54
human hearing system, SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D SRS ( G )€ Sound experience from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 55
quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to previous menu. MAIN TV AUDIO When set to MAIN TV AUDIO mode, your wireless speakers will play the same audio program as played on your TV. The volume of your wireless speakers will be controlled by the TV volume control. PIP AUDIO When set to PIP AUDIO mode, your - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 56
clock is not set, you can not use this function and the next screen will appear. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CALENDAR PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT NOTE: 1. When the TV is turned on, the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 57
clock is not set, you can not use this function and the next screen will appear. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CALENDAR PLEASE SET CLOCK be displayed only if current date is within the day of Start Reminder Specifications as chosen in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER. (See page 56). 2. A special - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 58
menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to previous menu. NOTE: You can also turn this function ON and OFF by pressing the HELP button on the remote control. 58 - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 59
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your television away from extreme heat, - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 60
RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 61
in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically © © No color © © ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 62
Green and Red Filter Lenses • Artificial Intelligence System • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 63
trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 operating guide. Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi America - Hitachi 50UX57B | Owners Guide - Page 64
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
50UX57B
60UX57B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
2-4
FIRST TIME USE
5-18
THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
59-63
31-58
19-30
VIDEO
AUDIO
THEATER
INFO
CUSTOM
SET UP