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- Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 1
TV 60SX8B/9K 50SX6P 50UX18B/19K 46UX16B/17K OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT...3 SAFETY TIPS...4 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...9 ACCESSORIES ...10 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ....... 10 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 24 POWER - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 2
33 EXCLUSIVE BUTTONS 33 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 36 SET UP...38 FAVORITE CHANNELS 41 RESET...42 PROGRAM ...43 CLOCK ...45 VIDEO ...47 AUDIO ...50 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL.. 54 RECEPTION PROBLEMS 55 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 56 SPECIFICATIONS ...57 NOTES - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 3
unplug the set and call your dealer or service shop. HITACHI's 60SX8B, 60SX9K and 50SX6P employ state-of-the-art computer circuits to enhance picture performance. Should your projection TV become unplugged from the AC wall outlet or lose AC power due to a local power failure, please wait at least 30 - Hitachi 60SX8B | 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 in - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 5
the manufacturer, or sold with the television set. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel. 13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 6
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 18 For added protection for this television set during a lightning - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 7
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For television sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. 20 If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 8
SAFETY TIPS 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition. 8 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 9
permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. When of time. This projection television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies and - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 10
make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Genius Remote Control Unit CLU-850GR (part No.2573971) 2. Four "AA" size (SUM-3), 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control Unit) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 11
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 at - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 12
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV CAUTION: The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television. Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion. 12 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 13
antenna cable must be connected For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). TV) to the antenna jack on the television. Phono Connector S-Video (Super Video) Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which This connector is used on - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 14
Ohm terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the AUX terminal. TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 15
TV screen. POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off. POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV ) REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. V-SYNC (Vertical Hold) knob If the TV picture - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 16
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: Click to see Front Panel Connection examples NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 17
UHF) antenna connection to pass directly to a different source such as a pay-TV cable decoder. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX" (Auxiliary Video) button connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television's remote control. Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 18
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Click to see Rear Panel Connections. Typical full-feature set-up. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 18 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 19
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Connect after turning the power to the TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole below the button. When the button is released, the - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 20
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. A single VCR can be used for VCR#1 and VCR - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 21
numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the surround sound requirements. (See page 47 for SURROUND functions.) The television's internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the "Audio to Hi-Fi" output on the - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 22
CONTROL (CLU-850GR) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new Genius Remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's and different types of CATV (Cable TV) converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. All other controls - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 23
MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS Click to see the Multi-Page Windows of the Remote. 23 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 24
REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. If an automatic message is set, it will be displayed when the TV of the other on-screen displays. Click to see the Remote. ANT button Use the ANT (Antenna) button to select - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 25
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV These buttons are also used for FAVORITE CHANNELS. (See page and higher. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel up ( ) or down ( ). NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct AIR/CABLE mode. (See page 32) AVX - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 26
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 21 for a description. 26 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 27
remove the sub-picture from the screen. Press the AVX button when the sub-picture is on to change between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2 and VIDEO: 3. The TV channel will always be either the main picture or the sub-picture. EXCHNG (EXCHANGE) BUTTON If you wish to switch what is being shown on - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 28
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 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 button again. STROBE FREEZE Press this button without a sub-picture to freeze one or four frames of the - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 29
to operate your VCR. PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. SELECT BUTTON This is for setting up the Genius Remote to transmit the VCR's remote codes. EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 30
Set the USE/LEARN mode select switch to "USE." 3. Turn ON your cable box. 4. Aim the Genius Remote control at the front of your cable box. 5. While holding down the SELECT button, press the button that matches up the cable box's Pre-code. EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 31
BOX CODES TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls Press SELECT and this VCR BRAND button Audio Dynamics VOLUME Canon 6 Citizen 0 Craig VOLUME Curtis Mathis 2 / 6 dbx VOLUME Dimensia 2 Emerson 100/ENTER Fisher VOLUME GE 2 / 6 Goldstar 0 Hitachi 1 Instant Replay 6 JC Penny - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 32
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls Press SELECT and this CATV brand button General Instrument 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Hamlin 4 Jerrold 1 / 2 / 3 / 3 Magnavox 9 Panasonic 8 Philips 9 Pioneer 7 Regal 4 Scientific Atlantic 6 Viewstar 9 Zenith 5 32 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 33
at the device, it may operate. When storing the remote control codes of another device, turn OFF the power of the device (VCR, Cable Converter, etc.) If than MULTI-PAGE buttons: the codes for the TV have been stored in memory. However, the remote control codes of other equipment (cable converter, - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 34
switch to "LEARN". Then, press the POWER and the MUTE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds TV, be sure to point the Genius Remote at the remote sensor on the television. To operate other electronic equipment like a VCR, point the remote at the sensor on the device. 2. Refer to the instruction manual - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 35
reprogrammed into the memory. 5. The Genius Remote Control may not be able to learn certain special remote codes. CAUTION ON BATTERIES: 1. The Genius Remote Control is working when the LEARN indicator erased in a few minutes without power. When replacing batteries, prepare the new ones first. 35 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 36
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV. The feature to be selected will be highlighted in a magenta (purple) color. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. Press ENTER on the remote control to - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 37
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE PROGRAM LIST Check channel name, scan, child-lock. VOLUME CORRECTION Lower volume on selected channels. CLOCK SET Set before using timer features. ON/OFF TIMER Turn TV on or off one time or daily. AUTOMATIC MESSAGE 1 Set for one time or daily. AUTOMATIC MESSAGE 2 Set for one time - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 38
remote to highlight the function desired. AIR/CABLE Select AIR if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. 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 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 39
this function after AUTOPROGRAM to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL ( ), ( ) buttons. Your choice will be 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 or - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 40
SET UP Use the CURSOR or to highlight the function to change, press ENTER to change the function, and press MENU to exit. C.C. Selected Text Selected 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. 40 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 41
a favorite channel. Highlight ACTION and press ENTER to use your favorite channels. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to the channel. Highlight CH SET and Press ENTER to add or erase more favorite channels. FAVORITE CHANNEL PREVIEW Highlight - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 42
RESET RESET Use the reset to change your preferred video and audio adjustments to factory settings. NOTE: This RESET Selection will not change your preferred adjustments. To change back to your adjustments, see VIDEO (Page 42) or AUDIO (Page 45). 42 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 43
PROGRAM PROGRAM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL CAPTION Use this feature to give channel names to up to 30 channels for each antenna source. Press the - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 44
key number back to the factory preset 000. VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels. Press the CURSOR , to select one of the four volume corrections. Use the Channel , or number buttons to select a channel - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 45
selected will be highlighted in blue. ON/OFF TIMER This function will automatically turn the TV on or off, one time only or everyday. The selection to change will be in ). Press CHANNEL , or the NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on. Your choice for AM/ - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 46
CLOCK Use the CURSOR , to select a letter or other character. Use the CURSOR , to change position. Press ENTER when message is finished. The asterisk (*) represents a blank space. Move the CURSOR , until (CANCEL) is magenta and press ENTER to erase message. Use CURSOR , to choose MODE or TIME. Use - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 47
AI is OFF. RESET- When RESET is selected, press ENTER to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions. PREFERENCE SETTING Your HITACHI TV has an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 48
. AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) When the AI function is on, the TV's internal computer will perform the following: 1. Automatically monitor and adjust out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. If you move your TV, or if, after a time, you notice color rings or halos - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 49
CURSOR , to move the color displayed left or right. Press ENTER to change the color. Press MENU to exit. NOTE: If the 60SX8B/9K or 50SX6P is unplugged from the wall outlet or there is a power loss, CONVERGENCE may appear to be misadjusted. Wait 30 seconds after the set is plugged in or - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 50
magenta. BALANCE- This function will control the left and right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI-FI output, and the surround speakers. SETTING Use PREFERENCE SETTING to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions. Use the CURSOR , to select a - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 51
AUDIO MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. or and REAR will depend on how loud the FRONT volume is set. The FRONT volume is the same as the main TV volume. 51 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 52
PHANTOM when using the MODE: PRO LOGIC. PHANTOM center mode prevents loss of center channel sound by splitting it equally to the left and right TV speakers. TEST TONE A test sound is generated allowing the listener to balance volume from each channel. Adjust the volume levels until all channels are - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 53
AUDIO AUDIO - PREFERENCE ADJUST. 53 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 54
Place your TV and remote control away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television set will Remote Control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Physical damage to the precision parts may result. Avoid placing the Remote - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 55
PROBLEMS RECEPTION PROBLEMS IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 56
CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Click here to see Troubleshooting Chart. This Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage or power surges. IF YOUR SET SHOULD APPEAR - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 57
Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, and other audio/video equipment) Easy Graphic Guide On Power Input.....AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption (operating) 46UX16B/17K, 50UX18B/19K.....160W 50SX6P, 60SX8B/9K 161W Power consumption (maximum) 46UX16B/17K, 50UX18B/19K.....230W 50SX6P, 60SX8B/9K - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 58
470mVrms Maximum input level.....940mVrms Outputs: Video.....1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm Audio (fixed).....470mVrms, 1k Ohm Dimensions: 46UX16B/17K 60SX8B/9K Height (in.) 49 1/2 60 1/2 Width (in.) 41 1/8 52 3/8 Depth (in.) 27 27 7/8 Weight (lbs.) 221 391 50UX18B/19K 51 7/8 44 1/8 27 1/2 250 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 59
NOTES NOTES (blank page) 59 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 60
week, 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 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 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 61
1 Year Parts, 90 Days Screen, 1 Year Labor Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty Hitachi Projection TVs are warranted to be free of defects in parts and workmanship Hitachi Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor, please call the number below. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi Home - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 62
WARRANTY CARD, front 3219 Koapaka St. Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel: 1-808-836-3621 62 - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 63
operated controls. F. Repairs or replacement parts supplied by other than an Authorized Hitachi Service Facility. G. Any defect, malfunction, Hitachi Projection TV and is effective only upon presentation of evidence of provable date of purchase. NO PERSON, AGENT, DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER, SERVICE - Hitachi 60SX8B | Owners Guide - Page 64
resolution, Advanced high-resolution PIP, Dolby Pro-Logic surround sound, Ultrablack high contrast screen, Illuminated genius remote control, Velocity scan modulation. 50SX6P | 60SX8B/9K: 1000 Lines resolution, Advanced high-resolution PIP, Dolby Pro-Logic surround sound, Ultrablack high contrast
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HITACHI
PROJECTION COLOR TV
60SX8B/9K 50SX6P
50UX18B/19K
46UX16B/17K
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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AVX (Audio/Video) selector
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VOLUME level
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CHANNEL selector
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POWER button
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POWER light
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor
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REMOTE CONTROL sensor
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V-SYNC (Vertical Hold) knob
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FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO :3)
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FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS
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REAR PANEL JACKS
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Antenna Input / Output
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Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2
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Output
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Audio to Hi-Fi
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Rear Speaker Terminals
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S-Video
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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 SET-UP
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THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-850GR)
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READY indicator light
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SEND/LEARN indicator light
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LEARN/USE select switch
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MULTI-PAGE select switch
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MULTI-PAGE buttons
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LIGHT BUTTON
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MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
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POWER button
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RECALL button
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ANT button
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MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons
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CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons
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AVX button
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VOLUME, MUTE buttons
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LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
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PIP BUTTON
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EXCHNG (EXCHANGE) BUTTON
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SHIFT BUTTON
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FREEZE BUTTON
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