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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................FIRST TIME USE ......................... 4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL ....................20-30 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................... 31-52 CARE OF YOUR ASPECT PROJECTION MONITOR AND REMOTE CONTROL ....USEFUL INFORMATION ....................54-57 INDEX ............................
If the Projection Monitor does not operate properly, unplug the Projection Monitor and call your authorized dealer or service center. As an ENERGY STAR RPartner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ':_ guidelines for energy efficiency.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 15. Projection Monitors are designed to comply with the Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Projection recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. Monitor. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, 1.
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. HL02251 REMOTE CONTROL "AA" BATTERIES iiiiiiiiiiii_iiii iiiiiiiiiiii ii iiiii!iiiiiiiiiil iiiiiiiiiiii i!:ili!iiiii!i!i 1. Remote Control Unit is either CLU-4330UG (Part No. HL02251). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY...
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION MONITOR ii ¸iiiii ¸iii ¸iii LOCATION iiiiiiii Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure that the location ... selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS iiiiiiiii! iii!!ii iiiii ijjjjjjj rAuo,o7 ..VOL+ _NPLJT MENU s VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO MAGIC FOCUS EXIT SELECT CURSOR ® ® ®o MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set Projection Monitor features to your preference without using the remote.
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FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the fo!lowing examples: INPUT 5 VIDEO L/MONC) MAGIC_FOCUS UNPUT iiiiiiiiiiii_ii;iiiii!iiiiiiiiiil iiiiiiiiiiii i!:ili!iiiii!i!i S4NPUT !!!!!!!!!!!!_!i_!ii!i_ii;!i_:!i OUTPUT (Optional, s__...
REAR PANEL JACKS This is a monitor only product. No TV or Cable tuner is included. IMPORTANT." iiii Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 The VlDI~VtD4 buttons will select each video source each time they are pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc.
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REAR PANEL JACKS Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capabi!ity, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VtDEO and DVI-HDTV connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the Projection Monitor.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To contro! the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote contro!, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF PROJECTION MONITOR M0 q0}ii iiiiiiiii! iii!:!i iiiii _;£;% ..ijjjjjjj y,;_,,, HNPUT StereoSystemAmplifier To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the Projection Monitor.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Projection Monitor 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.
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUTI~INPUT5 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Projection Monitor below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~INPUT5 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Projection Monitor below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Projection Monitor below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1. Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the Projection Monitor below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR . Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Projection Monitor below.
THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your ASPECT Projection Monitor, the new remote control is designed to operate dif- ferent types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. Basic oper- ation keys are grouped together in one area.
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR (J_) PROJECTION MONITOR -- POWER button CBL!SAT DVD/VCR PICTURE-_N-PICTURE MENU button DAY!NIGHT button _"_'_'_--_"'_'_ _" (_ CLOSED CAPTION (CC) button SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons -" LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button @ EXiT button (_) VOLUME, MUTE...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (A) or down (V) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half the normal volume (SOFT MUTE), press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR SIZE button Press this button to quickly change the picture format SIZE ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. Standard Use this size mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PROJECTION MONITOR SLEEP button Show and set your SLEEP timer for up to 3 hours in 15 minute intervals. INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL tD.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE <PIP) All Video inputs can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. To select between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, press the SWAP button on the remote. The green highlighted Video input display will move with every press of the SWAP button.
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. P,cture Sub Picture SWAP button If you wish to enable the Audio from the Main Picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SWAP button. lii!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!ii!i ¸ii_!ii_iiiiiiiiiiiii!i! ¸ii_:!i:iiiiiii_ii!_!_ii!i:ii_ii!i_!i_iiiii_i_iiii!i_!iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_!_ii...
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE IPIP) FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE 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 FREEZE button again.
....... 08,09,10 Tocem ........15,16 Zenith ........11,12 SATELLITE BRAND CODE MY CABLE/SATELLITE Ecestar ........Hitachi ........BOX CODE IS: Hughes ........Panasenic ..............30, 35 Samsung ........Sony ........I NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable/Satellite Box.
DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen preceded DVD codes. ® EXCLUSIVE TV (Monitor) Buttons These buttons are for operating the Projection Monitor. DVD BRAND CODE Hitachi ......53, 59, 60 Panasonic ......... Pioneer ........RCA ........Samsung ........Sanyo ........
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY IOSD) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your ASPECT Projection Monitor. 2. Press the CURSOR 4, I_, • and • to highlight a different feature, then press SELECT to choose. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. MENU 4.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Adjust brightness. Brightness Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium Vi deo for natural color, set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for more reddish color.
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VIDEO vi deo Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can independently customize each of the being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial conditions.
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VIDEO liiiii [ ANT F_u_.o IDly Niyl_t Picture FIode F..lO0% Cor_tr FLo_ so% _1 BT ight _eSS [ color F_..MENU ri_t _N_r_ess color I e_pe_ ;'_ture N_ddl_ Bl_ck EI@_ _ce1_e_t Edge Er@_mce_el_t Reset Video Sett_r_gs Move Retufr_ Use the CURSOR • or • to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the SELECT button to select the function settings.
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VIDEO Reset Video mode. This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO Settings Video Video Nigh Picture Mode Corot r ast Select "Reset" Return Video SO_ _1 ightness Menu Settings...
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VIDEO Use this function to adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to the user's preference. Col or Decoding Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Video Video color bs_,1 _gemen t At_to C_l_r" [ O_ I_d_ct_ [ Off Color...
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AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the Projection Monitor to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Audio I Video Trebt I 45%_1 t_ l,,s I Aspect t_ll m _e I Locks Sot_r_d Eilh t r_c eHer_t I Setup ][o, MENU Irate,...
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AUDIO The following surround settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in concert halls, Sound Enhancement] sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. Vfdeo Audio E_,',_ ]1 _o_ __ Aspect Locks Sel:u MENU _lLef Spe,lkef_ [ _,ow SLL/ S_ ....
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ASPECT Aspect Mode Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio (SIZE). Video ecJL Audio Mode liiii Standard : 3 Expanded 16:9 S_andard O16:9 Zoom Zooml 04:3 Zoom2 Locks [] Auto Aspect Setup MENU [ _Move I_LUI Sel Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signa! to fill the screen.
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LOCKS Locks This function is only available if used in conjunction with an external tuner. This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the Projection Monitor from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set.
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LOCKS Movie Ratings Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. [ Locks Locks iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ Ch_ge Acce Code Status R_ted Caned Ratf (EI_g) ........ iliiiii!!_ ¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ ......iliiiii!!_ ..Caned Ratf r i)
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LOCKS Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate TV Ratings due to its content. Locks Locks Chmge Access Code El_g_ge Lock Status Ral:i [_ovie Rati FV Y: & Car_di Rltir_g,, (El_g) Cm&di&r_ Rltir_/g,_...
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LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. (Eng) Locks Locks iiii E.,ja,_e Lock Status I c_ Use CURSOR • or • to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (Eng) category that you want to block. Press SELECT to set the CANADIAN RATINGS (Eng) that you have selected.
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LOCKS Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various pro- Canadian Ratings gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. (Frn) Locks Locks Ch_ge Acce Code S_atus Eng'zge Lock F_°v _" R *{_ings 8 ansi: i_/ f_at_nys ansi:...
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SETUP Select SETUP when setting your Projection Monitor up for the first time, Use the CURSOR • or • on the remote to highlight the function desired. I1111 Video [ Audio _a_g ;otis,, lune [ ..[_ellu Prefefellce [ Lock. Clock Inl]t_ts [ VMow_LLSO_]...
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SETUP Magic Focus Tune Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please turn ON your Projection Monitor for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. The Magic Focus button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is set to Manual (see page 47). Your ASPECT Projection Monitor has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue.
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SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode Auto Adjustment Mode is recommended, tf convergence is still not acceptable, use the Manual Adjustment Mode. NOTES: Please turn ON your Projection Monitor for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. If Auto Adjust mode is selected or the Magic Focus button is pressed, all manual adjust mode settings will be erased. Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to access convergence...
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SETUP Menu Preference ] This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays, Sel:up Enq]ish Language 0 Fr-ancal OEspano% MENU Shaded Menu OSo%id Backqround ....[_&_ ..[ _ M/IV_ R_!_tlrrJ Setup I Menu Pref_erence Espa_o%...
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SETUP Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. I Setup En_llsh L_nguage O Francois O Espa6ol o sol i u M_nu Background Use CURSOR • or • to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR •...
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SETUP This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. The Color HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-PBPR from HDTV Set-Top Box. System SDTV/DVD - Standard Definition Television or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc Player) Y-CBC NOTES: 1.
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SETUP Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video Set Closed which are displayed on the Projection Monitor screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs Caption or[_. I Setup Setup _glc Foct_,, lt_r_e...
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CARE OF YOUR ASPECT PROJECTION MONITOR AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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.
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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 signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
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USEFULINFO SYMPTOMS • No Picture, no sound • Sound OK, picture poor Picture OK, sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Picture rolls vertically No color ® Poorcolor ASPECT Projection Monitor incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges.
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USEFUL INFO Features: Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution Remote (Controls many VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PUPR Velocity Modulation Six Aspect Modes Closed Caption Decoder Picture in Picture Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence...
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USEFULINFO ASPECT To locate an authorized ASPECT service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day ASPECT Brand Electronics ASPECT has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit.
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INDEX Remote Control Accessories, 4 Language Aspect Ratio, 23 Menu Language, 48 Functions, 20 - 31 Locks Audio (Sound Enhancement) Programming Codes, 28 - 30 SRS, 38 Change Access Code, 40 Installing Batteries, 4 BBE, 38 Input Lock, 40 Audio Settings, 37 - 38 Front Panel Lock, 40 Auto Color, 36 TV Time Lock, 40...