Hitachi 46UX20B, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...evel 14 CHANNEL selector 14 POWER button 14 POWER light 14 AI Artificial Intelligence sensor 14 REMOTE CONTROL sensor 14 ADJUSTMENT MODE button 15 FRONT INPUT JACKS for VIDEO 3 15 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 15 REAR PANEL JACKS 15 Antenna Input Output 15 Audio Video Inputs 1 2 16 Monitor Out 16 Audio to Hi Fi 16 Transmitter Out 16 Rear Speaker Terminals 16 S Video 16 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 1...

Page 2: ...FUNCTIONS 25 PRECODED VCR BUTTONS 26 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS 26 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 26 PRECODED FOR CABLE BOX 27 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS 27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS 27 PRECODED FOR AUDIO EQUIPMENT 28 EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS 28 VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES 28 These are additional codes not listed in the manual 30 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 31 SET UP 33 AIR CABLE 3...

Page 3: ...ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended t...

Page 4: ...uits 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 seconds following return of power before turning on your TV This will allow the computers time to check correct any internal errors caused by the loss of power SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOU...

Page 5: ...to qualified service personnel 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the TV 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 set yourself as opening or removing covers may e...

Page 6: ...h a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television set Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer 11 2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCAT...

Page 7: ...5 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode and requirements for the grounding electrode Click to see antenna grounding diagram 16 2 Note to CATV system installer Only for the television set wit...

Page 8: ...levision 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 technician to restore the television set to normal operation 21 When going on a holiday If your television set is to remain un...

Page 9: ...ginal part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 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 PICTURE CAUTIONS Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics a...

Page 10: ...isposing of the packing material 1 2 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 951MP part No HL00211 2 Two AA size 1 5 V batteries For Remote Control Unit REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers 2 Insert two new AA size batteries equivalent for the remote When replacing old batteries push them...

Page 11: ...t test various locations in the room to find the best spot for viewing The drawings give several suggestions The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left or right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens...

Page 12: ...eo products Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components Also make sure the cables are the correct length 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adaptor 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables...

Page 13: ...al If you have a second antenna or cable TV system connect the coaxial cable to the AUX terminal VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor Plug the adaptor into the antenna terminal on the TV When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the...

Page 14: ...so serve as the cursor left and right buttons when in MENU mode CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor up and down buttons when in MENU mode POWER button Press this button to turn TV on or off POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on NOTE Your HITACHI TV will appear ...

Page 15: ...or new recording Press the AVX button until VIDEO 3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow easily connect a camcorder or VCR NOTE Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks If you do not the played back picture may be abnormal If you have a S VHS VCR use the S ...

Page 16: ... these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels See page 15 Transmitter Out These jacks provide variable audio output to a set of wireless speakers They can also be used for another stereo system amplifier With this connection the audio can be controlled by the television s remote control Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers which are used for the surr...

Page 17: ...e lead wire Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker CAUTION Do not short speaker terminals do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals This could cause damage to your audio outputs or damage your TV in other ways CAUTION Do not connect Speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an external amplifier This could damage both the TV and the speakers Yo...

Page 18: ...fer to the table for the surround sound requirements See page 43 for SURROUND functions 2 ACTUALLY PAGE 42 The television s internal speakers The television s internal center channel speaker which is on only when the television is in SURROUND DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the Audio to Hi Fi output on the TV These speakers are connected to the R...

Page 19: ...ER button to turn on the cable box power The remote will now control your Cable Box See page 24 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your Cable Box To operate your Audio Equipment point the remote at the remote sensor of the audio component you would like to operate Slide the MULTI PAGE select switch to AUDIO and press the button which corresponds to the component you would lik...

Page 20: ...able Box VCR or Audio Equipment depending on the button layout of the MULTI PAGE section of the remote control as chosen by the MULTI PAGE select switch See pages 16 23 24 25 RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received or if it has a stereo ST or second audio program SAP press the RECALL button You can also check the time and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set See page 35 ...

Page 21: ...on screen display The CURSOR buttons will highlight functions or adjust different features The ENTER button will set features to your preference CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to set the time for channel memory etc 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...

Page 22: ...s the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME up button to restore the sound The word MUTE will remain displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is turned off CLOSED CAPTION will also be displayed when the MUTE button is pressed The word MUTE will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on LAST CHANNEL LST CH button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watc...

Page 23: ...UND menu See pages 15 and 42 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI button Press this button to turn the AI function on or off See page 38 PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP The Picture in Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time You can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program TV or tape on any of the video inputs PIP BUTTON ...

Page 24: ...ner press the SHIFT button The sub picture moves one step counter clockwise every time the SHIFT button is pressed FREEZE FRZ BUTTON 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 button again STROBE FREEZE Press this ...

Page 25: ...st program the remote to match the remote system in your VCR Refer to page 26 1 Set the MULTI PAGE select switch to VCR 2 Turn ON your VCR 3 Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR 4 While holding down the VCR POWER button on the remote enter the 2 digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 26 The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct 2 digit preset code is entered W...

Page 26: ...ur cable box 3 Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box 4 While holding down the CABLE POWER button on the remote enter the 2 digit preset code that matches your cable box as shown on page 26 The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct 2 digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box does not turn off aft...

Page 27: ...s your audio component as shown on page 26 The remote will turn off your audio component when the correct 2 digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your audio component If the audio component does not turn off after 5 seconds try a different 2 digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your audio component 6 Repeat steps 2 5 until all audio equipment...

Page 28: ...timus 10 20 American High 09 Panasonic 09 35 46 Asha 48 Penny 09 10 11 13 15 48 Audiovox 10 Pentax 15 24 Beaumark 48 Philco 09 Bell and Howell 30 Philips 09 28 Brocsonic 33 37 43 Pilot 10 Calix 10 Pioneer 26 Canon 09 Protec 27 Carver 28 Pulsar 12 CCE 27 50 Quarter 18 Citizen 10 50 Quartz 18 Colt 27 Quasar 09 Craig 10 19 27 48 Radio Shack 00 10 Curtis Mathes 09 22 Radix 10 Cybernex 48 Randex 10 Dae...

Page 29: ... Unitech 48 LXI 10 Vector 17 Magnavox 09 12 28 Vector Research 11 13 Magnin 48 Video Concepts 13 17 23 Marantz 09 11 28 Videosonic 48 Marta 10 Wards 00 09 15 19 20 27 48 Matsushita 09 XR 1000 09 27 MEI 09 XR 1000 00 Memorex 00 09 10 12 18 Yamaha 11 14 19 20 30 48 Zenith 07 08 12 MGA 16 23 MGN Technology 48 Minolta 15 Mitsubishi 16 23 26 45 Motorola 09 20 MTC 00 48 Multitech 00 27 NEC 11 13 14 26 C...

Page 30: ...r 06 Samsung 39 RCA 09 16 Scientific Atlanta 04 06 14 Realistic 16 52 56 Rotel 17 Signal 13 SAE 17 Signature 09 Sansui 17 Sprucer 17 Scott 16 Standard Components 41 Sony 03 18 Starcom 03 13 Sylvania 17 Stargate 13 Technics 06 20 22 Starquest 13 Victor 10 Tocom 10 11 33 Toshiba 00 TAPE BRAND CODE Tusa 13 Hitachi 56 57 61 62 Unika 40 JVC 59 United Artists 05 Kenwood 55 United Cable 03 Optimus 54 Uni...

Page 31: ...arp 39 Marantz 31 40 Sony 37 MCS 31 Technics 31 42 46 50 Modulaire 41 Victor 33 Onkyo 35 Wards 29 32 34 37 40 Optimus 34 39 43 Yamaha 38 39 Panasonic 31 Yorx 41 Penney 41 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 yellow the buttons to choose your selection will be highlighted in blue an...

Page 32: ...c CHILD LOCK Block channel picture sound 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 MESSAGE 1 Set for one time or daily MESSAGE 2 Set for one time or daily CALENDAR Check day month and year PREFERENCE ADJUST Adjust color brightness etc PREFERENCE SETTI...

Page 33: ...tons on the remote to highlight the function desired NOTE To see an auto demonstration of the on screen display press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately 5 seconds Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto demonstration AIR CABLE Select AIR if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if you have cable TV Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight the cor...

Page 34: ...ver unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP or DOWN buttons If the MENU button is pressed while the auto programming function is engaged programming will stop If two antennas are connected switch antenna inputs with the ANT button and repeat auto programming for the second antenna input Remember to select the correct AIR CABLE mode before using auto programming for the second antenna input See C...

Page 35: ...or The selected function will be in yellow Your choice for the function will be in red DISPLAY ON OFF is to turn the cc 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 is not possible TEXT may not be available with ever...

Page 36: ...mode MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of 3 different languages for all on screen displays Use the cursor buttons to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press MENU to exit PROGRAM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable CHANNEL CAPTION 4 Use this feature to give up to 30 channels a name for each antenna source ...

Page 37: ...cted channel The code to set or cancel CHILD LOCK is a three digit key number The factory preset key number is 000 The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK To change the key number select key number change Enter the old number factory preset 000 for first time use then enter a new three digit key number you prefer If you forget y...

Page 38: ...ons to select a channel Press ENTER to set the channel Press the CURSOR to adjust volume level Press MENU to exit NOTE 1 VOLUME CORRECTION adjustment is for the channel displayed in the top right corner of the screen To adjust a different channel you must select the channel with the channel or number buttons and press ENTER 2 If the channel has been corrected before use the cursor to highlight tha...

Page 39: ...ay The selection to change will be in yellow Press the number buttons to select the time the TV will turn on or off AM 1 PM 2 Press the CURSOR buttons for MODE ONCE one time only or MODE DAILY TV will turn on off at the same time every day Press CHANNEL or the NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on Your choice for AM PM and MODE will appear in red Pres...

Page 40: ...er 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 red and press ENTER to erase message Use CURSOR to choose MODE or TIME Use CURSOR to set MODE when it is yellow Your choice will be in red Use the NUMBER buttons to set the time Press ENTER to start and MENU to exit Note At the selected time the ...

Page 41: ...UST Use this feature to adjust contrast color tint brightness and sharpness Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The function to be adjusted will be in yellow CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white level in the picture This adjustment will only affect the picture when the PICTURE SETTING AI is OFF See page 38 COLOR Use this function to adjust t...

Page 42: ...e TV s internal computer will perform the following 1 Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting sensor 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...

Page 43: ...roximately 2 minutes If this button is pressed during this 2 minute period no change in picture quality will occur After this 2 minute self adjust period picture quality will be optimum Do not move TV during self adjust To enter this self adjust mode you may also select Convergence Correction from the VIDEO Menu However this will display a message prompting you to press front panel MAGIC FOCUS but...

Page 44: ...s the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The function to be adjusted will be in yellow BALANCE This function will control the left and right balance of the TV internal speakers the AUDIO TO HI FI output and TRANSMITTER OUT output Use the test tone volume levels to control balance when in Surround Dolby ProLogic mode BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers ...

Page 45: ...etc or MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast The sources received will be displayed below the channel number The source you select will be displayed to the left of the channel number See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received DYNAMIC BASS This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that woul...

Page 46: ...OUT jacks on rear panel rear mode must be chosen to receive the Surround audio program To enter the SURROUND MODE use the CURSOR buttons to select SURROUND MODE or you can also press the SRD button on your remote control Use the CURSOR buttons to select surround setting and to select and adjust the volume of front and rear speakers Front volume also controls AUDIO TO HI FI Adjust front volume firs...

Page 47: ...ght side The surround channel speakers are placed behind the viewing area to add additional spatial sound effects To fully benefit from Dolby Pro Logic Surround it is recommended that the surround speaker system be complete as shown on page 15 Use the CURSOR buttons to select the surround function MODE Can be set to 3CH LOGIC or PRO LOGIC When 3CH LOGIC is set the surround channel sound is split e...

Page 48: ...layed on your TV When set to this mode you may choose to turn the televisions internal speakers on or off Also the volume of your wireless speakers will be controlled by the TV volume control PIP Mode When set to PIP mode your wireless speakers will play the PIP sub picture audio program The volume of your wireless speakers will now be controlled by the PIP VOL control which may be varied from 01 ...

Page 49: ...th strong cleaners polishes or chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the Remote Control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the Remote Control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Don t leave it on or near a heater...

Page 50: ...ed by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improv...

Page 51: ...cial Intelligence System Dolby Pro Logic Hall Matrix 3 Way Surround Sound Remote Controls many VCR brands cable boxes and other audio equipment Easy Graphic On Screen Display Full set of Input Jacks Including S Video Closed Caption Decoder High Resolution Picture In Picture with Strobe Freeze Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers Magic Focus Auto Digital Convergence Registered Trademark Dolby Laboratori...

Page 52: ... 470mVrms 1k Ohm Dimensions 46UX20B 21K 50UX22B 23K 50SX7P 60SX10B 11K Height in 48 3 8 50 13 16 50 13 16 52 1 8 Width in 40 43 1 4 43 1 4 60 Depth in 22 1 2 21 7 16 21 5 8 22 11 16 Weight lbs 221 250 250 391 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 continenta...

Page 53: ...oration of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 WARRANTY CARD front HITACHI PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc and Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii Hitachi warrant this component in duration as stated below Lifetime Lens 2 Years CRT 1 Year Parts 90 Days Screen 1 Year La...

Page 54: ...hase when requesting Limited Warranty Service Dated Sales Receipt Required 4 All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility For information concerning repairs operation technical assistance or for obtaining the location of the nearest Hitachi Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor please call the number below 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi Home Electronics A...

Page 55: ...ER SERVICE FACILITY OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER OR FASHION WHATSOEVER EXCEPT AND TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HITACHI MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING THIS HITACHI PRODUCT FURTHER ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PART...

Page 56: ... enter button When finished press menu 2 The manual states these settings begin on page 43 They actually start on page 42 and continue to page 43 3 FYI Only Several of Hitachi s projection televisions had multiple problems with the closed captioning feature The closed captioning would sometimes appear even though the feature was turned off In other cases alphanumeric captioning would appear in the...