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IMPORTANT
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1HITACHI
PROJECTION COLOR 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...................................... 11
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ................................................................... 13
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL......................................... 14
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.......................................................................................... 15
AVX (Audio/Video) selector .................................................................................. 15
VOLUME level ........................................................................................................ 15
CHANNEL selector ................................................................................................ 15
POWER button ....................................................................................................... 15
POWER light ........................................................................................................... 15
AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor........................................................................... 15
REMOTE CONTROL sensor................................................................................ 15
V-SYNC (Vertical Hold) knob ............................................................................... 15
FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO :3) ............................................................... 15
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................ 16
REAR PANEL JACKS ..................................................................................................... 17
Antenna Input / Output .......................................................................................... 17
Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 ......................................................................................... 17
Output....................................................................................................................... 17
Audio to Hi-Fi .......................................................................................................... 17
Rear Speaker Terminals ....................................................................................... 17
S-Video .................................................................................................................... 17
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................... 18
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 19
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.............................................................. 20
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP............................................................................................... 21
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-850GR) ..................................................................... 22
READY indicator light ............................................................................................ 22
SEND/LEARN indicator light ................................................................................ 22
LEARN/USE select switch .................................................................................... 22
MULTI-PAGE select switch .................................................................................. 22
MULTI-PAGE buttons ............................................................................................ 22
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LIGHT BUTTON ................................................................................................ 22
MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS.............................................................................................. 23
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ........................................... 24
POWER button ....................................................................................................... 24
RECALL button ....................................................................................................... 24
ANT button .............................................................................................................. 24
MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons ..................................................................... 24
CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons........................................................................... 25
AVX button .............................................................................................................. 25
VOLUME, MUTE buttons ...................................................................................... 25
LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button ...................................................................... 26
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons........................................................................... 26
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ......................................................................................... 27
PIP BUTTON.......................................................................................................... 27
EXCHNG (EXCHANGE) BUTTON..................................................................... 27
SHIFT BUTTON..................................................................................................... 27
FREEZE BUTTON ................................................................................................ 27


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IMPORTANT
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STROBE FREEZE ................................................................................................ 28
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS.......................................... 29
PRECODED VCR BUTTONS .............................................................................. 29
SELECT BUTTON.................................................................................................. 29
EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS.................................................................................. 29
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS ........................... 30
PRECODED FOR CABLE BOX........................................................................... 30
SELECT BUTTON.................................................................................................. 30
EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS.................................................................................. 30
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES ................................................................................... 31
TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls ............................................................. 31
TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls ................................................... 32
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS............... 33
LEARNABLE BUTTONS ....................................................................................... 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 .............................................................................................................................. 59
WARRANTY CARD, front.............................................................................................. 61
HITACHI PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY............................................. 61
WARRANTY CARD, back .............................................................................................. 63
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IMPORTANT
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IMPORTANT
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver.
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 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 to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE:
· There are no user 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 is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC
household current.
Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING
OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.
NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning (
or
), in accordance with paragraph 15, 119 of the FCC rules.
CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the set as this
can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the set does not
operate properly, 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 seconds following the 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.


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SAFETY TIPS
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SAFETY TIPS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER
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 our minds in the design of these units. To help you
operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will
be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you
Obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television receiver.
Please fill out your warranty card at once and mail it to HITACHI. This will
enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety
problem should be discovered in your model of product.
FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
1 This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, unplug this television
set from the wall outlet and refer servicing 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 expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could


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SAFETY TIPS
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result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the television
set.
7 If the television set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged,
unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet
and refer 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 tube surface.
10 Unplug this television set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
11-1 Do not place this television set on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
television set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and
serious damage to the appliance. Use only with 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 LOCATION OF YOUR SET
12 Do not use this television set near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
· Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed 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 shine directly on
the screen.
14 Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause
failure of the set when high humidity persists.