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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 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.
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... the set and consult your dealer or local power company. FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25. Do not use attachments not recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the original part. routine safety checks to determine that have it can cause permanent damage ... a long period of power source indicated on a holiday), turn ? If replacement parts are NOT COVERED by following the detailed procedure in your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in the instructions as to provide some televisions to call your television is unused for a period of ...
... the set and consult your dealer or local power company. FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25. Do not use attachments not recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the original part. routine safety checks to determine that have it can cause permanent damage ... a long period of power source indicated on a holiday), turn ? If replacement parts are NOT COVERED by following the detailed procedure in your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in the instructions as to provide some televisions to call your television is unused for a period of ...
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... MODE MENU EXIT VOL SELECT CH SVCS VID 1 MUTE STATUS VCR PLUS+ INFO GUIDE/TV SCHD VID 5 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PROG PIP ACCESS SWAP TV/VCR SLOW REC CLU-5713TSI CLU-5711TSI 1. Available in instability, causing possible injury. 1....NAME PART NO. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for the remote control. CAUTION: Danger of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in shark grey. ACCESSORIES Check to the (+) and...
... MODE MENU EXIT VOL SELECT CH SVCS VID 1 MUTE STATUS VCR PLUS+ INFO GUIDE/TV SCHD VID 5 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PROG PIP ACCESS SWAP TV/VCR SLOW REC CLU-5713TSI CLU-5711TSI 1. Available in instability, causing possible injury. 1....NAME PART NO. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for the remote control. CAUTION: Danger of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in shark grey. ACCESSORIES Check to the (+) and...
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... changes, and increased chance of air to and from the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place...Differences in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for example, in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation ...
... changes, and increased chance of air to and from the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place...Differences in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for example, in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation ...
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...CATV system Antenna mixer 7 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable ...) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the TV. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75...
...CATV system Antenna mixer 7 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable ...) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the TV. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75...
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... when in use. 2. NOTES: 1. Check the Power Light to your desired sound level. This button also serves as the cursor down ቫ Models: 43FDX11B, 43FDX10B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቦ...CH- ብ ቪ Push open door and pull forward and down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is turned off . To see page 23). ቤ...
... when in use. 2. NOTES: 1. Check the Power Light to your desired sound level. This button also serves as the cursor down ቫ Models: 43FDX11B, 43FDX10B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቦ...CH- ብ ቪ Push open door and pull forward and down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is turned off . To see page 23). ቤ...
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...see page 54) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY (Model: 43FDX10B/43FDX11B) MAGIC FOCUS (Models: 53UDX10/61UDX10B) Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see pages 42 and 43) ቫ FRONT INPUT ... insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the...
...see page 54) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY (Model: 43FDX10B/43FDX11B) MAGIC FOCUS (Models: 53UDX10/61UDX10B) Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see pages 42 and 43) ቫ FRONT INPUT ... insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the...
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If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. 10 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you to front panel jacks. If you ...
If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. 10 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you to front panel jacks. If you ...
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... Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV s PR input. 2. Your component outputs may be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box. To ensure no copyright infringement...Y, B-Y, and R-Y. It may use standard video signal for standard video input. 12 In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV s PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be necessary to adjust ...
... Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV s PR input. 2. Your component outputs may be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box. To ensure no copyright infringement...Y, B-Y, and R-Y. It may use standard video signal for standard video input. 12 In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV s PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be necessary to adjust ...
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...to your personal entertainment system. 13 Follow connections that pertain to each input jack. 2. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional, see tips on page 15 DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/...MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Optional, see tips on page 15 OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 15 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. HDTV Set-Top Box NOTE: 1.
...to your personal entertainment system. 13 Follow connections that pertain to each input jack. 2. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional, see tips on page 15 DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/...MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Optional, see tips on page 15 OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 15 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. HDTV Set-Top Box NOTE: 1.
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... (Input 4 &5) connections are provided for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R-Y output to the left audio jack on page 13). If your device has only one of your other electronic ...equipment for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV s PB input and the components CR output to your device has this feature. Use these connections in the example on the television. A...
... (Input 4 &5) connections are provided for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R-Y output to the left audio jack on page 13). If your device has only one of your other electronic ...equipment for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV s PB input and the components CR output to your device has this feature. Use these connections in the example on the television. A...
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of the TV set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the remote ...
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of the TV set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the remote ...
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... to your particular assortment of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the back panel of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 16 ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO... 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. The following connection diagrams are offered as necessary to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as suggestions. Connect...
... to your particular assortment of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the back panel of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 16 ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO... 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. The following connection diagrams are offered as necessary to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as suggestions. Connect...
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...VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. The picture and sound that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. A ...VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1.
...VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. The picture and sound that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. A ...VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1.
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... a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 13) Refer to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Press the VID1~VID3 button to view the program from the S-VIDEO OUT... VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on Page 14 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Rear Panel of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the VCR or...
... a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 13) Refer to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Press the VID1~VID3 button to view the program from the S-VIDEO OUT... VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on Page 14 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Rear Panel of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the VCR or...
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... B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT Back of VIDEO AUDIO DVD Player OR PR/CR PB/CB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO... to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of Television NOTE: 1. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV...
... B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT Back of VIDEO AUDIO DVD Player OR PR/CR PB/CB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO... to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of Television NOTE: 1. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV...
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... the remote to control your DVD player.) To operate additional audio/video equipment, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. NOTE: 1. The CBL button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box. (See page 28... AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other Audio/Video equipment depending ...
... the remote to control your DVD player.) To operate additional audio/video equipment, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. NOTE: 1. The CBL button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box. (See page 28... AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other Audio/Video equipment depending ...
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... 0 LAST CH HELP ASPECT MODE MENU EXIT VOL SELECT CH SVCS VID 1 MUTE STATUS VCR PLUS+ INFO GUIDE/TV SCHD VID 5 VID 2 VID 4 VID 3 PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP PROG TV/VCR SLOW ብ ቦ ቨ 23 1 REC REC CLU-5711TSI CLU-5713TSI ᕃ 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.) ባ TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is...
... 0 LAST CH HELP ASPECT MODE MENU EXIT VOL SELECT CH SVCS VID 1 MUTE STATUS VCR PLUS+ INFO GUIDE/TV SCHD VID 5 VID 2 VID 4 VID 3 PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP PROG TV/VCR SLOW ብ ቦ ቨ 23 1 REC REC CLU-5711TSI CLU-5713TSI ᕃ 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.) ባ TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is...
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... up to a maximum of the screen. If your remote control SOURCE WIZARD buttons are labeled as AV1, AV2, and AV3, please program your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. SOURCE WIZARD AV1 DVD AV2 AV3 ቩ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are ...not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 52 for the TV to quickly change the PICTURE FORMATS aspect ratio. (See page 44 for AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. For channels 100 and above, press the 1 button,...
... up to a maximum of the screen. If your remote control SOURCE WIZARD buttons are labeled as AV1, AV2, and AV3, please program your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. SOURCE WIZARD AV1 DVD AV2 AV3 ቩ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are ...not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 52 for the TV to quickly change the PICTURE FORMATS aspect ratio. (See page 44 for AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. For channels 100 and above, press the 1 button,...
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...Box. Press the MUTE button again to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. 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...up (̆) or down (̄) button until you want to check the channel being controlled. 23 VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK. Audio Selected Main Picture Source S - Audio ...
...Box. Press the MUTE button again to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. 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...up (̆) or down (̄) button until you want to check the channel being controlled. 23 VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK. Audio Selected Main Picture Source S - Audio ...