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IMPORTANT
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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 ........................................................................................... 11
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL ................................................................... 11
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.................................................................................................................. 12
1 MENU/EXIT button ......................................................................................................................... 12
2 INPUT selector ................................................................................................................................ 12
3 VOLUME level ................................................................................................................................. 12
4 CHANNEL selector ......................................................................................................................... 12
5 POWER button ................................................................................................................................ 12
6 POWER light .................................................................................................................................... 13
7 AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor ................................................................................................... 13
8 REMOTE CONTROL sensor......................................................................................................... 13
REAR PANEL JACKS ............................................................................................................................. 13
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 14
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 14
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 15
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP ........................................................................................................................ 15
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-417UI) ............................................................................... 16
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV.................................................... 17
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ................................................................................................................. 20
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS .................................................. 23
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE / SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS ........... 24
CABLE AND VCR CODES..................................................................................................................... 25
CABLE BRAND
CODES................................................................................................................. 25
SATELLITE BRAND
CODES......................................................................................................... 27
TELEVISION BRAND
CODES ....................................................................................................... 27
VCR BRAND
CODES.................................................................................................................... 27
ULTRATEC OSD ..................................................................................................................................... 29
INITIAL SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 31


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IMPORTANT
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MENU LANGUAGE............................................................................................................................ 32
PLUG & PLAY..................................................................................................................................... 32
SIGNAL SOURCE .............................................................................................................................. 33
AUTO CHANNEL SET....................................................................................................................... 34
CHANNEL MEMORY......................................................................................................................... 35
CHANNEL LIST .................................................................................................................................. 36
CLOCK SET ........................................................................................................................................ 37
CONVERGENCE ADJUST............................................................................................................... 38
CUSTOMIZE ............................................................................................................................................ 39
CHANNEL ID....................................................................................................................................... 39
VIDEO ID ............................................................................................................................................. 40
FAMILY FAVORITES (MENU) ......................................................................................................... 41
FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) ............................................................................................. 42
CHILD LOCK....................................................................................................................................... 43
4 EVENT PROG. ................................................................................................................................ 44
AUTO LINK.......................................................................................................................................... 45
CLOSED CAPTION ........................................................................................................................... 46
MENU BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................................... 47
VIDEO SETTINGS................................................................................................................................... 47
CONTRAST......................................................................................................................................... 48
BRIGHTNESS..................................................................................................................................... 48
COLOR................................................................................................................................................. 48
TINT ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
SHARPNESS ...................................................................................................................................... 49
RESET.................................................................................................................................................. 49
ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 49
AUDIO SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................. 50
BASS .................................................................................................................................................... 51
TREBLE ............................................................................................................................................... 51
BALANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 51
RESET.................................................................................................................................................. 51
ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 52
HOME THEATER .................................................................................................................................... 53
THEATER MODES ............................................................................................................................ 53
WIRELESS SOUND........................................................................................................................... 54
INFO CENTER ......................................................................................................................................... 55
SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER ......................................................................................................... 55
CALENDAR ......................................................................................................................................... 56
CARE OF YOUR 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 marked on this television receiver.


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SAFETY TIPS
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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.
SAFETY TIPS


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SAFETY TIPS
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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


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SAFETY TIPS
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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 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,