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PROJECTION COLOR TV 53UDX10B 43FDX11B OPERATING GUIDE 61UDX10B 43FDX10B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-19 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR¤ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR¤ guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-32 33-60 61-67
PROJECTION COLOR TV 53UDX10B 43FDX11B OPERATING GUIDE 61UDX10B 43FDX10B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-19 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR¤ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR¤ guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-32 33-60 61-67
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...This projection television is intended to alert the user to the presence of the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR... may be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that may void the user s warranty. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in a computer room. NOTE: ¥There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. ¥...
...This projection television is intended to alert the user to the presence of the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR... may be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that may void the user s warranty. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in a computer room. NOTE: ¥There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. ¥...
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...building, as close to provide some televisions to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when Snap being turned on -screen displays such as contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in fire, electric ... extreme No ! For added protection for the television during a lightning storm, or when it checked by following the detailed procedure in your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in safe operating condition. If the television does not operate normally by a qualified service technician....
...building, as close to provide some televisions to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when Snap being turned on -screen displays such as contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in fire, electric ... extreme No ! For added protection for the television during a lightning storm, or when it checked by following the detailed procedure in your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in safe operating condition. If the television does not operate normally by a qualified service technician....
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... (G)/ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOLEXIT SELECT CH- ብ MAGIC VOL+ FOCUS ቪ Push open door and pull forward and down ቫ Models: 43FDX11B, 43FDX10B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- To change to set for your desired sound level. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in the... HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set TV features to turn the TV on or off. The volume level will appear to end the autodemonstration. 8 NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is ...
... (G)/ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOLEXIT SELECT CH- ብ MAGIC VOL+ FOCUS ቪ Push open door and pull forward and down ቫ Models: 43FDX11B, 43FDX10B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- To change to set for your desired sound level. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in the... HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set TV features to turn the TV on or off. The volume level will appear to end the autodemonstration. 8 NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is ...
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....) The antenna output labeled TO CONVERTER allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 4 and 5 The VID1~VID5 buttons will select each video source each time it is of these...output capability. 11 Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as a main picture or sub-picture. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be displayed as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B....
....) The antenna output labeled TO CONVERTER allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 4 and 5 The VID1~VID5 buttons will select each video source each time it is of these...output capability. 11 Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as a main picture or sub-picture. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be displayed as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B....
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... remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 22 Use AV2 to program your remote control SOURCE WIZARD buttons are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 37) ቪ SLEEP... this button repeatedly to direct access THEATER MODE between Sport, News, Movie, and Music. ቲ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. ታ EXIT button When in Audio/Video mode. (see page 52 for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you are labeled...
... remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 22 Use AV2 to program your remote control SOURCE WIZARD buttons are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 37) ቪ SLEEP... this button repeatedly to direct access THEATER MODE between Sport, News, Movie, and Music. ቲ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. ታ EXIT button When in Audio/Video mode. (see page 52 for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you are labeled...
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... the MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to AUTO (See page 54). ቶ STATUS button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you obtain the desired sound level. Volume 8 MUTE Soft Mute 8 MUTE Mute 8 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Closed Captioning ...-Picture Source PIP Y - HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቴ THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set different features. The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is being received, the picture source, if the channel...
... the MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to AUTO (See page 54). ቶ STATUS button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you obtain the desired sound level. Volume 8 MUTE Soft Mute 8 MUTE Mute 8 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Closed Captioning ...-Picture Source PIP Y - HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቴ THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set different features. The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is being received, the picture source, if the channel...
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... watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. When the lower channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is for the PIP sub-picture. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. To select between main and sub...-picture tuning control (indicated by highlighted channel display.) Press the VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4 or VID5 button when sub...
... watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. When the lower channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is for the PIP sub-picture. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. To select between main and sub...-picture tuning control (indicated by highlighted channel display.) Press the VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4 or VID5 button when sub...
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... 10 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will not operate if ANT B input is set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, along the right edge of this button will only operate in memory. (see pages 38 and 39) If a channel is... being shown on . ባ SWAP button If you wish to switch what is tuned during this button two times will be displayed as the main channel. Pressing this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will cycle through both PIP modes. Press the PIP button a second time to a different mode...
... 10 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will not operate if ANT B input is set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, along the right edge of this button will only operate in memory. (see pages 38 and 39) If a channel is... being shown on . ባ SWAP button If you wish to switch what is tuned during this button two times will be displayed as the main channel. Pressing this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will cycle through both PIP modes. Press the PIP button a second time to a different mode...
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Press MENU on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of the screen shows which remote control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. HELP 4. Press HELP on the remote ... EXIT SELECT This part of the screen shows what selections are available. ULTRATEC OSD SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER 1. Press the THUMB STICK to display the different features on the remote control to use. * 43FDX10B/43FDX11B Models use "Digital Array". 33 Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2.
Press MENU on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of the screen shows which remote control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. HELP 4. Press HELP on the remote ... EXIT SELECT This part of the screen shows what selections are available. ULTRATEC OSD SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER 1. Press the THUMB STICK to display the different features on the remote control to use. * 43FDX10B/43FDX11B Models use "Digital Array". 33 Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2.
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... colors to make white. (53UDX10B/61UDX10B) Digital Array Adjust red and blue to display dialogue/text. Select from two types of backgrounds. Adjust brightness. Set Antenna/Cable Select Antenna or Cable TV. Feature to match green manually. (43FDX10B/43FDX11B) Picture Formats Select the Aspect Ratio. Picture and sound are automatically set and...
... colors to make white. (53UDX10B/61UDX10B) Digital Array Adjust red and blue to display dialogue/text. Select from two types of backgrounds. Adjust brightness. Set Antenna/Cable Select Antenna or Cable TV. Feature to match green manually. (43FDX10B/43FDX11B) Picture Formats Select the Aspect Ratio. Picture and sound are automatically set and...
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... menu or THUMB STICK ̇ to return to select the highlighted language. Press the POWER button on -screen displays. NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set...
... menu or THUMB STICK ̇ to return to select the highlighted language. Press the POWER button on -screen displays. NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set...
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... You Typical Connections For Your TV, Cable, VCR, DVD Set Top Box, or Satellite Receiver. (For Detailed Connections Refer To Owners Guide) Press SELECT to display the graphic guide. Simply answer three questions and a graphic will help you the optimum setup for your TV or Home Theater System. I Want To Connect... 38) 36 Press THUMB STICK ̈ to start M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t THUMB STICK SELECT Question 1. SETUP SET UP PLUG & PLAY This graphic guide function will be displayed, showing you to properly set up your personalized system.
... You Typical Connections For Your TV, Cable, VCR, DVD Set Top Box, or Satellite Receiver. (For Detailed Connections Refer To Owners Guide) Press SELECT to display the graphic guide. Simply answer three questions and a graphic will help you the optimum setup for your TV or Home Theater System. I Want To Connect... 38) 36 Press THUMB STICK ̈ to start M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t THUMB STICK SELECT Question 1. SETUP SET UP PLUG & PLAY This graphic guide function will be displayed, showing you to properly set up your personalized system.
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... ON ĭ 8 ESP2 ON -- M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Press THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to previous menu. NOTE: Each touch of THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ will display the next eight channels. 40 M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t THUMB STICK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER View Channel List Ant A İ Ch Id Scan Lock 9 HBO...
... ON ĭ 8 ESP2 ON -- M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Press THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to previous menu. NOTE: Each touch of THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ will display the next eight channels. 40 M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t THUMB STICK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER View Channel List Ant A İ Ch Id Scan Lock 9 HBO...
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... converged, the lines appear white, which point to adjust. You may want to adjust: 1 - SETUP SET UP DIGITAL ARRAY Model: 43FDX10B/43FDX11B Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. The process of the DIGITAL ARRAY button... front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control PIP MODE Button. Simply use the remote control to adjust the red and blue colors to display a test pattern of the screen. 43 Upper Right, 4 - Center, 6 - Bottom Middle, 9 - Bottom Right. Press MENU to produce the white lines...
... converged, the lines appear white, which point to adjust. You may want to adjust: 1 - SETUP SET UP DIGITAL ARRAY Model: 43FDX10B/43FDX11B Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. The process of the DIGITAL ARRAY button... front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control PIP MODE Button. Simply use the remote control to adjust the red and blue colors to display a test pattern of the screen. 43 Upper Right, 4 - Center, 6 - Bottom Middle, 9 - Bottom Right. Press MENU to produce the white lines...
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... the feature is the true 1080i signal. 44 Aspect 1 - Aspect 3 - Aspect 4 - Depending on Aspect 1 mode. Stretch the signal to select. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Ant A 6 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u...Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t THUMB STICK SETUP Press Select To Set SEL Picture Formats Aspect Style V. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Ant A 6 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t V....
... the feature is the true 1080i signal. 44 Aspect 1 - Aspect 3 - Aspect 4 - Depending on Aspect 1 mode. Stretch the signal to select. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Ant A 6 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u...Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t THUMB STICK SETUP Press Select To Set SEL Picture Formats Aspect Style V. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Ant A 6 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t V....
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... key Normal Aspect key Aspect key Aspect 3 (Zoom 1 Mode) Aspect 3 540p/1080i Aspect 3 (Zoom 1 Mode) Aspect 3 540p/1080i (2) 480i Input - Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i... 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t SETUP Press Select To Set SEL Picture Formats Aspect Style V. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x...
... key Normal Aspect key Aspect key Aspect 3 (Zoom 1 Mode) Aspect 3 540p/1080i Aspect 3 (Zoom 1 Mode) Aspect 3 540p/1080i (2) 480i Input - Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i... 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t SETUP Press Select To Set SEL Picture Formats Aspect Style V. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x...
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... 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t SETUP Press Select To Set SEL Picture Formats Aspect Style V. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t Comp Color... signal format only. Use for both sets of the main picture will skip the Aspect 5 feature. 6. Video Display The Video Display feature allows you to display 1080i or 540P signal mode. This feature is not available if Aspect 5 (1080i through mode) is set improperly...
... 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t SETUP Press Select To Set SEL Picture Formats Aspect Style V. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t Comp Color... signal format only. Use for both sets of the main picture will skip the Aspect 5 feature. 6. Video Display The Video Display feature allows you to display 1080i or 540P signal mode. This feature is not available if Aspect 5 (1080i through mode) is set improperly...
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... CHANNEL NAMES for both antenna inputs will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture. 47
... CHANNEL NAMES for both antenna inputs will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture. 47
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...or ̄ to set INPUT NAMES to select preset NAME THE INPUTS. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK ̇ to return to be displayed only when video INPUT is in the first position. *( ) represents a blank space. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Name the Channel Name the Inputs... Set Favorite Ch. Press THUMB STICK ̈ to select the video input to previous menu when the CURSOR is displayed as main picture. 48 Press THUMB STICK ̈ to original condition. NOTE: INPUT NAME will be named. Select RESET to set . CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE...
...or ̄ to set INPUT NAMES to select preset NAME THE INPUTS. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK ̇ to return to be displayed only when video INPUT is in the first position. *( ) represents a blank space. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Name the Channel Name the Inputs... Set Favorite Ch. Press THUMB STICK ̈ to select the video input to previous menu when the CURSOR is displayed as main picture. 48 Press THUMB STICK ̈ to original condition. NOTE: INPUT NAME will be named. Select RESET to set . CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE...