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Hitachi 53SDX01B Operating Manual

Hitachi 53SDX01B Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PROJECTION COLOR TV
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY TIPS ............................................................................................................................................................................4
PICTURE CAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................7
ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................................................................................9
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT.......................................................................9
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV...........................................................................................11
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS .........................................................................................................................12
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................14
REAR PANEL JACKS ............................................................................................................................................................16
TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP..................................................................................................................................18
REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................20
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...........................................................................................................................21
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES ................................................................................................................22
INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER ...............................................................................................................................23
CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER .....................................................................25
CONNECTING A S-VIDEO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER .....................................................................26
COMPONENT: Y:PB-PR. .................................................................................................................................................27
INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR.........................................................................................................................28
INPUT COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR ......................................................................................................................................28
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP......................................................................................................................................................30
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP......................................................................................................................................................31
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI)...........................................................................................................32
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)................................................................................................................................................37
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................41
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS.................................................................................42
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................46
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL........................................................................................................47
AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................................................................47
CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) ...........................................................................48
VCR BRANDS .....................................................................................................................................................................49
DVD BRAND ........................................................................................................................................................................51
CABLE BRAND ...................................................................................................................................................................51
AMPLIFIER BRAND ...........................................................................................................................................................52
CD BRAND...........................................................................................................................................................................53
TAPE BRAND ......................................................................................................................................................................53
ULTRATEC OSD.....................................................................................................................................................................54
SET UP .....................................................................................................................................................................................57
CLOCK SET .........................................................................................................................................................................62
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CODES ......................................................................................................................................52
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...2 SAFETY TIPS ...4 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...7 ACCESSORIES...9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT...9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV...11 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ...12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ...14 REAR PANEL JACKS ...16 TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP...18 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS...20...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the user's warranty. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY ...94...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS INSERT. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user's warranty. POWER SOURCE: This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC current.

  • Page 4: Safety Tips

    HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card 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 product model.
  • Page 5 SAFETY TIPS 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television 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.
  • Page 6 SAFETY TIPS • Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. • Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. •...

  • Page 7: Picture Cautions

    • Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.
  • Page 8 PICTURE CAUTIONS • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Check to make sure that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-572TSI ( Part No. HL01322). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1.
  • Page 10 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT BOTTOM VIEW...

  • Page 11: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Projection Tv

    VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing.

  • Page 12: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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.
  • Page 13 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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 store for the antenna mixer. * Manufactured under license form Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls

    Press this button to turn the TV on or off. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is ) buttons when in MENU mode.
  • Page 15 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use. 2. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto- demonstration.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Jacks

    REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL JACKS Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER"...
  • Page 17 REAR PANEL JACKS stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. (5) SUB WOOFER Output This jack provides variable audio output to a sub-woofer accessory. With this connection, the audio can be controlled by the television's main volume. This feature can be turned on and off in the THEATER-SPEAKER SETUP menu.

  • Page 18: Typical Full-Feature Setup

    REAR PANEL JACKS compatible with Dobly Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM bitstream could create a high noise level, causing damage to your speakers. TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP...
  • Page 19 REAR PANEL JACKS NOTE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

  • Page 20: Rear Speaker Terminal Connections

    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 next to the button. Once the wire is in place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire.

  • Page 21: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-Video 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 TV.

  • Page 22: Connecting External Audio Sources

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES NOTE: 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 fo the TV set. The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component.

  • Page 23: Input Mode Selection Order

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is pressed as shown below. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 27.) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER NOTE: When TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc.
  • Page 24 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Laserdisc Player

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3.

  • Page 26: Connecting A S-Video Vcr Or Stereo Laserdisc Player

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING A S-VIDEO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR OR laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Stereo Laserdisc/Dvd Player Or Hdtv Set Top Box To Input 1 Or 2 Component: Y:pb-Pr

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y:PB-PR. 1. 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 TV set below.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Dvd Or Hdtv Set Top Box Player With Dobly Digital Optical Output To To Input 1 Or 2 Component: Y-Pb-Pr

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT TO TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PB- 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to the INPUT (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below.
  • Page 29 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES (PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the COAXIAL OUT of the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to the COAXIAL INPUT jack. 5. Press the INPUT button, to view the program from the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds.

  • Page 30: Audio System Set-Up

    AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 24 for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 63 and 64 for SURROUND functions.) The television's internal speakers. The television's internal center channel speaker, which are on only when the television is in SURROUND- STADIUM, SURROUND-ROCK ARENA, SURROUND-JAZZ CLUB, SURROUND-PRO LOGIC, or SURROUND- DOLBY DIGITAL mode.

  • Page 31: Audio System Set-Up

    AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP SURROUND REQUIRED FEATURE CONNECTION STADIUM (1) (2) (4) ROCK ARENA (1) (2) (4) JAZZ CLUB (1) (2) (4) DOBLY (1) (2) (4) PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL (1) (2) (4) (5) When left and right speakers are connected ( (3) ), the internal speakers ( (1) ) can be disabled, creating better separation between left, center and right channels.

  • Page 32: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-572Tsi)

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.
  • Page 33 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) (1) POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 22 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) (2) TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode.
  • Page 34 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) (6) DVD button When the DVD button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in DVD mode. (See page 35) 7) AV1, AV2, AV3 buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (See page 36) (8) CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to set FAMILY FAVORITES, CHANNEL MEMORY, etc.
  • Page 35 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) (12) C.C. button Press this button to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on and off (see page 56 for more information). (13) HELP button Press this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displayed menu. The HELP text will be displayed every time a MENU is displayed, until this button is pressed again.
  • Page 36 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) (21) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 29 for a description. (22) PIP CH buttons Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is being controlled. When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO: 1.

  • Page 37: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B).
  • Page 38 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PIP When you press the "PIP" button, the main channel and the PIP sub-picture will appear at the center of the screen (main channel on left side and sub-picture on right side). Press the "PIP" button a second time to return t normal viewing.
  • Page 39 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode or SPLIT PIP mode is chosen. 2. The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.
  • Page 40 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SINGLE FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing. (Only the right sub-picture will freeze). Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing. STROBE FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing. Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing.

  • Page 41: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. 4. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. 5. The LAST CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required.

  • Page 42: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (1) VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode. (2) PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. For some VCRs, you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program.
  • Page 43 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 3. Press the CABLE (CBL) button on the remote to switch to cable mode. 4. Hold down the CBL button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matched your cable box as shown on page 37.

  • Page 44: Using The Remote To Control Satellite Receiver Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. (3) EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:___________________ NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your satellite receiver.
  • Page 45 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your satellite receiver operating guide.

  • Page 46: Using The Remote To Control Dvd Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player.

  • Page 47: Using The Remote To Control Additional

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your DVD player operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control.

  • Page 48: Cable/Satellite, Vcr, Audio And Dvd Codes (Clu-572Tsi)

    CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) NOTES: 1. If your Audio/Video component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your Audio/Video component code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your Audio/Video component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your Audio/Video equipement operating guide.

  • Page 49: Vcr Brands

    Akai 02,47,48 Asha Beaumark Brandt Calix Capehart 09,30 Colt Curtis Mathes 02,23,46 Daewoo 07,09,17,37 Dynatech Electrophone Emerson 01,09,13,16,24,27,28,33, 36,41,47,49,50 Fuji 10,23 04,23,40,46 Go Video Gradiente Harmon/Kardon Headquarter Hitachi 02,03,04,05 02,14,26 Kenwood 02,25,26 Kodak 23,24 Lloyd’s Magnin Marta 16,47 Minolta 03,05...
  • Page 50 CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) Mitsubishi 16,26,39,47,48 01,44 02,06,25,26,32 Noblex Optimus 20,24,32 Orion Penney 03,06,23,24,25,44,45 Philco Pilot Portland Pulsar Quartz Radio Shack 01,24 Randex Samsung 17,44 Sansui 02,26 Scott 16,17,33,34,36,41 Sharp Shogun Sony 08,10,22,23 Sylvania 01,16,23,29,31 Tatung Technics 23,38 Telefunken Toshiba...

  • Page 51: Dvd Brand

    Yamaha CABLE BRAND 01,07,08,17,18,20,36 37,49 Archer 11,24,39 Cable Star Citizen Comtronics 25,28 Dae Ryung Electricord Focus Gemini 05,38,43,51 Goldstar 10,25 Hitachi Jasco Macom Memorex 29,33,38 Panasonic 02,03,09 Phillips 11,15,16,26,30,42,43 Popular Mechanics Recoton Regency Runco Scientific Atlanta 17,20,41,45 Signature Hitachi Kenwood...

  • Page 52: Satellite Brand Codes

    TV 86 United Artists Universal 11,24,31,32,34,39 Viewstar 15,28,29,40 Zentek SATELLITE BRAND Echostar Hughes Sony AMPLIFIER BRAND Aiwa 05,06 Casio Denon Hitachi Kenwood 14,15,17,18 Magnavox 01,06,09 Onkyo Panasonic Philips 01,06 Quasar Sansui Sharp Technics 02, 16, 23, 24,25 Wards 3,04,05,07,20,21 Yorx...

  • Page 53: Cd Brand

    07,17 01,21 Rotel Sansui Sony 05,18 Victor TAPE BRAND Aiwa 11,12 Jerrold 13,14 Kenwood Panasonic Scientific Atlanta Starcom Aiwa Carver Fisher Hitachi 01,07,08,09,10,11,12 Kenwood 06,14,15 Magnavox Optimus 05,07,17 Philips Proton Quasar Realistic Scott Technics 03,19,30 Hitachi 01,02,03,04 Optimus Pioneer Sony...

  • Page 54: Ultratec Osd

    ULTRATEC OSD ULTRATEC OSD 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
  • Page 55 ULTRATEC OSD 1. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. 2. PLUG & PLAY Optimum hook up for your system. 3. SIGNAL SOURCE Select antenna or cable TV. 4. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. 5.
  • Page 56 ULTRATEC OSD 1. CHANNEL ID Label channels PAY 1, ABC, etc. 2. VIDEO ID Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. 3. FAMILY FAVORITES Allows you to set and view favorite channels. 4. PARENTAL CONTROL Block channel picture and sound. 5. 4 EVENT PROGRAM Turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly.

  • Page 57: Set Up

    SET UP SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK on the remote to highlight the function desired. Use THUMB STICK to select the sub-menu of your choice. You can use the number buttons to directly access the sub-menu of your choice.
  • Page 58 SET UP PLUG & PLAY This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer three questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. Press THUMB STICK to highlight the correct answers to all three questions.

  • Page 59: Signal Source

    SET UP SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press THUMB STICK Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK RECEPTION BAND to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. to return to previous menu.

  • Page 60: Auto Channel Set

    SET UP AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antenna are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input.
  • Page 61 SET UP Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu.

  • Page 62: Clock Set

    SET UP CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID)., which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). Press THUMB STICK to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu.
  • Page 63 SET UP Use THUMB STICK to set the time, date, and year. Press THUMB STICK to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK position. to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first...

  • Page 64: Component Set

    MAGIC FOCUS Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three colors tubes can produce any color. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.
  • Page 65 SET UP Press THUMB STICK SDTV/DVD) Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK NOTE: Set up a Component Signal (connect component to Y-PB-PR inputs) and switch to VIDEO: 1 or 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the Remote Control when planning to use the component set function. COLOR SYSTEM The COLOR SYSTEM function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinate for DTV Programs.

  • Page 66: Customize

    CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. Press THUMB STICK to select CHANNEL LIST.
  • Page 67 CUSTOMIZE position. Select RESET to erase a CHANNEL ID. NOTES: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 42), the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same. 2. CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture.
  • Page 68 CUSTOMIZE VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the two video inputs. Press THUMB STICK to select VIDEO LIST. Press THUMB STICK to select preset VIDEO LIST. Press THUMB STICK Press THUMB STICK to select desired VIDEO ID. To customize VIDEO ID, select CUSTOM.

  • Page 69: Family Favorites (Menu)

    CUSTOMIZE FAMILY FAVORITES (MENU) This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES. To rename the categories, use the THUMB STICK buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename.

  • Page 70: Family Favorites (Operation)

    CUSTOMIZE FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel. Select a category using THUMB STICK Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing a category.

  • Page 71: Parental Control

    CUSTOMIZE PARENTAL CONTROL This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set. The code to enter PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to select secret code.
  • Page 72 CUSTOMIZE Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to the previous menu. NOTE: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 42), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs.

  • Page 73: Event Prog

    CUSTOMIZE EVENT PROG. This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. Press THUMB STICK to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4. Press THUMB STICK to select the time the TV will turn on and off. Use THUMB STICK to change position.
  • Page 74 CUSTOMIZE 1. The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer, and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated, the OFF Timer will deactivate.

  • Page 75: Auto Link

    CUSTOMIZE AUTO LINK Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use THUMB STICK to to select Video input. Use THUMB STICK , then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO:1 , 2 or 3 automatically, when the VIDEO: 1 , 2 or 3 input device is turned on.
  • Page 76 CUSTOMIZE 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 every program. CHANNEL: 1 is used for the primary language (usually English). 2 is sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region).

  • Page 77: Menu Background

    CUSTOMIZE MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds. Use THUMB STICK to change MENU BACKGROUND setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK Select CLEAR and no background is visible, select GRAY and a gray background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible.

  • Page 78: Video

    VIDEO VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Use the THUMB STICK Press the THUMB STICK Press EXIT to quit menu. NOTE: If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner.
  • Page 79 VIDEO PB-PR input jacks. 2. If you ar using the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks (Y-PB-PR) and notice that the TINT and COLOR are abnormal, check to make sure that COMPONENT SET - SET - COLOR SYSTEM is set properly. (see page 48)

  • Page 80: Advanced Settings

    VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to turn the AI on or off.
  • Page 81 VIDEO ASPECT RATIO Adjust this when viewing a COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR input signal. 16:9 - Screen changes to 16:9 aspect ratio. (gray bars visible on top and bottom of screen). HDTV signals are normally 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 - Screen changes to 4:3 aspect ratio. (entire screen is filled with video). SDTV and NTSC signals are normally 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Page 82 VIDEO Press THUMB STICK to highlight the function. Press THUMB STICK to change the function setting. When the function has an " " in the box, it is ON, when it has a " " it is selected. MTS MODE Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc.
  • Page 83 VIDEO This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems.

  • Page 84: Theater

    THEATER THEATER Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your TV's performance. Use THUMB STICK to change THEATER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 83%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - COOL, EQUALIZER is set to center, LOUDNESS - ON, PERFECT VOLUME - ON, DYNAMIC BASS - OFF, SURROUND - OFF...
  • Page 85 THEATER performance and pleasure, depending upon the video program being viewed. However, if RESET is selected, all modes will reset to the initial conditions as explained above. When RESET is selected, it will take approximately two seconds to return to factory conditions (SPORTS mode). Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu.
  • Page 86 THEATER SURROUND The following surround settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on audio system setup on pages 23-24. The surround system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded.
  • Page 87 THEATER Select this mode when viewing a program which is DOLBY PRO LOGIC encoded. (see page 64 for more information) DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND Select this mode when viewing a program which is DOLBY DIGITAL encoded and you have a digital (optical or coaxial) input.
  • Page 88 THEATER When main VOLUME is changed, all speaker volumes will change according to the percentages you set in this menu. Set TV balance by adjusting FL (Front Left) and FIR (Front Right) volume control. NOTE: Center channel audio will always be heard from the TV's center speakers. If THEATER-SPEAKER SETUP-FRONT L/R is set to EXTERNAL W/AMP, center channel audio will still be heard from the TV's center speakers.
  • Page 89 THEATER DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital provides six independent sound channels: front left, center, front right, surround left, surround right, and sub woofer. Select this feature when viewing properly encoded programs marked To fully benefit from Dolby Digital Surround, it is recommended that the surround speaker system be complete, as shown on page 23.

  • Page 90: Input Source

    THEATER INPUT SOURCE Set audio input to Digital or Analog. This feature is used only when viewing VIDEO:1 or VIDEO:2 inputs, since only these inputs can accept DIGITAL audio input. Use THUMB STICK to select DIGITAL or ANALOG. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu.
  • Page 91 THEATER Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. NOTES: 1. This feature adjusts audio delay to surround speakers to make audio performance optimum, based on your specific setup. 2. This feature is only accessible when SURROUND-PRO LOGIC and SURROUND-DOLBY DIGITAL modes are selected.
  • Page 92 THEATER LISTENING MODE Choose between pre-set audio modes Standard, Night, or Maximum. Take advantage of these feature! LISTENING MODE I reduce or increase sound effects. Use THUMB STICK to select STANDARD, NIGHT, MAXIMUM. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu.
  • Page 93 THEATER SPEAKER SETUP Select specific speaker output, including a subwoofer. Press THUMB STICK to highlight feature. Press down on THUMB STICK to select INTERNAL or EXTERNAL W/AMP. Use THUMB STICK to change SURROUND or SUB WOOFER feature to your desired setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu.

  • Page 94: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And

    CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.

  • Page 95: Reception Problems

    RECEPTION 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 signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.

  • Page 96: Useful Info

    3) If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television.
  • Page 97 • Depth (in.) 28 7/8 • Weight (lbs) 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 continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE...
  • Page 98 Home Electronics Division 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 states and Puerto Rico.

  • Page 99: Notes

    NOTES NOTES (blank page for consumer notes)

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