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PROJECTION COLOR TV 53FDX20B 53SDX20B 53SDX20BB OPERATING GUIDE 43FDX20B 43FDX15B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 REMOTE CONTROL 19-29 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. 30-60 61-66
PROJECTION COLOR TV 53FDX20B 53SDX20B 53SDX20BB OPERATING GUIDE 43FDX20B 43FDX15B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 REMOTE CONTROL 19-29 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. 30-60 61-66
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... purpose of cable entry as practical. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be located in ... damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your resident state. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this apparatus during lightning storms or...
... purpose of cable entry as practical. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be located in ... damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your resident state. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this apparatus during lightning storms or...
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... REPLACEMENT 1. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to the (+) and (-) marks in shark grey. CLU-4322UG REMOTE CONTROL HL01832 ILLUSTRATION POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5... VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT MODE CLU-4322UG 1. 2. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and video-tape storage. Available in the battery compartment. 4. Special features include smoked glass doors and an adjustable shelf....
... REPLACEMENT 1. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to the (+) and (-) marks in shark grey. CLU-4322UG REMOTE CONTROL HL01832 ILLUSTRATION POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5... VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT MODE CLU-4322UG 1. 2. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and video-tape storage. Available in the battery compartment. 4. Special features include smoked glass doors and an adjustable shelf....
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...Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to the left and right of the receiver. Differences in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from... to and from each side of the TV and about 10 to the side or behind the viewing area. VIEWING The major benefit of the picture screen center. However, if you are placed too close as close to the height of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 5...
...Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to the left and right of the receiver. Differences in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from... to and from each side of the TV and about 10 to the side or behind the viewing area. VIEWING The major benefit of the picture screen center. However, if you are placed too close as close to the height of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 5...
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...be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. For best performance,... CATV system Antenna mixer 6 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 ANT B terminal. Cables can be made with an S-VIDEO...
...be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. For best performance,... CATV system Antenna mixer 6 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 ANT B terminal. Cables can be made with an S-VIDEO...
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... to your desired sound level. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. Press the POWER button on the TV set TV features to end the autodemonstration. 7 MAGIC VOL+ FOCUS EXIT SELECT 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 21). ቤ CHANNEL ...
... to your desired sound level. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. Press the POWER button on the TV set TV features to end the autodemonstration. 7 MAGIC VOL+ FOCUS EXIT SELECT 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 21). ቤ CHANNEL ...
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... turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page ...
... turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page ...
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... VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R INPUT 3 AUDIO S-INPUT (Optional, see note) INPUT S-VHS V Back of your TV. 9
... VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R INPUT 3 AUDIO S-INPUT (Optional, see note) INPUT S-VHS V Back of your TV. 9
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... OUT output will be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box. NOTES: 1. 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 the Y-PBPR jacks. 5. It may use standard video signal for INPUT...:4 and 5. When using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 3. REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a ...
... OUT output will be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box. NOTES: 1. 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 the Y-PBPR jacks. 5. It may use standard video signal for INPUT...:4 and 5. When using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 3. REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a ...
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Follow connections that pertain to each input jack. 2. HDTV Set-Top Box NOTE: 1. 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 13 DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB... 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 13 OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 13 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. Connect only 1 component to your personal...
Follow connections that pertain to each input jack. 2. HDTV Set-Top Box NOTE: 1. 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 13 DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB... 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 13 OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 13 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. Connect only 1 component to your personal...
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You may be labeled Y-CBCR. In 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. You may be used for INPUT:4 and 5. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for... necessary to adjust TINT to Input 1 or Input 2, but note that have this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the operating guide of these connections in the...
You may be labeled Y-CBCR. In 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. You may be used for INPUT:4 and 5. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for... necessary to adjust TINT to Input 1 or Input 2, but note that have this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the operating guide of these connections in the...
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of the TV set. 14 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO ...
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of the TV set. 14 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO ...
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...offered as shown below . 2. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the TV set to VIDEO and a video signal is pressed as suggestions. Check the owner's manual of each component. However, you use to connect the... of components and features. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set will appear to be made from the AUDIO OUT of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 Connect the cable from coaxial shielded wire.
...offered as shown below . 2. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the TV set to VIDEO and a video signal is pressed as suggestions. Check the owner's manual of each component. However, you use to connect the... of components and features. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set will appear to be made from the AUDIO OUT of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 Connect the cable from coaxial shielded wire.
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...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. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note 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. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel...
...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. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note 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. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel...
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... previous channel. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. See tips on Page 13 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 (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the... TV set below. 2. A single VCR can be used for more information on page 12) Refer to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of Television ANT A ...
... previous channel. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. See tips on Page 13 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 (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the... TV set below. 2. A single VCR can be used for more information on page 12) Refer to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of Television ANT A ...
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You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the ... B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. 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...
You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the ... B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. 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...
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...explained above. SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 STATUS VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT MODE CLU-4322UG TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in one touch. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 26 and 28 for instructions on... other audio/video equipment with one area. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is the TV/VCR button. 19 Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes.
...explained above. SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 STATUS VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT MODE CLU-4322UG TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in one touch. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 26 and 28 for instructions on... other audio/video equipment with one area. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is the TV/VCR button. 19 Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes.
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... button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ HELP button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH ቱ MENU button ተ PIP CH button ... buttons CLU-4322UG ቫ MODE button ቪ ASPECT button ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the sound off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is displayed to one more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆...
... button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ HELP button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH ቱ MENU button ተ PIP CH button ... buttons CLU-4322UG ቫ MODE button ቪ ASPECT button ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the sound off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is displayed to one more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆...
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...an S-VIDEO Input is connected to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will select between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is in TV mode, press these buttons to select the CHANNEL you want to VIDEO: 4. ቮ EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button when no menu is... source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Use these buttons to directly select the video input sources between Sport, News, Movie, and Music. ቭ STATUS button Press this...
...an S-VIDEO Input is connected to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will select between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is in TV mode, press these buttons to select the CHANNEL you want to VIDEO: 4. ቮ EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button when no menu is... source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Use these buttons to directly select the video input sources between Sport, News, Movie, and Music. ቭ STATUS button Press this...
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The channel number which is highlighted indicates which channel is being controlled. ቱ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቯ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 LAST CH Ant A 39 ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning.
The channel number which is highlighted indicates which channel is being controlled. ቱ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቯ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 LAST CH Ant A 39 ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning.