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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 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.
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...to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of the video program material. 3 Only use the attachments/accessories specified by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Do not place any heat sources such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other sources, may ...the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as power-supply cord or plug is connected to the receiver be connected to the grounding system of...
...to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of the video program material. 3 Only use the attachments/accessories specified by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Do not place any heat sources such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other sources, may ...the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as power-supply cord or plug is connected to the receiver be connected to the grounding system of...
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... batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. CAUTION: Danger of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result 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...
... batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. CAUTION: Danger of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result 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...
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...room. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. Also, be located in a different section of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot... for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc.
...room. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. Also, be located in a different section of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot... for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc.
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..., connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable... can 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.
..., connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable... can 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.
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... on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set TV features to turn the TV on the TV screen. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4... end the autodemonstration. 7 These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. EXIT SELECT CH- ቤ PUSH VOL+ SRS (G)/ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- To see page 21). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press...
... on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set TV features to turn the TV on the TV screen. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4... end the autodemonstration. 7 These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. EXIT SELECT CH- ቤ PUSH VOL+ SRS (G)/ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- To see page 21). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press...
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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 If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as...
... 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 If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as...
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.... 2. When using the Y-PBPR jacks. 5. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. 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 inputs. (See pages 55 and 56.) 4. To ensure...Input 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for INPUT:4 and 5. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. You may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may use standard video signal for standard video input. 11 REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5...
.... 2. When using the Y-PBPR jacks. 5. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. 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 inputs. (See pages 55 and 56.) 4. To ensure...Input 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for INPUT:4 and 5. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. You may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may use standard video signal for standard video input. 11 REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5...
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.... 2. Connect only 1 component to your personal entertainment system. 12 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/CB PR/CR L R... 1 INPUT 2 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.
.... 2. Connect only 1 component to your personal entertainment system. 12 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/CB PR/CR L R... 1 INPUT 2 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.
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...set-topboxes. Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to the left audio jack on line input-output connections. Refer to the TV's PR input. Your component outputs may use standard video signal for additional information on page 12). In this case, connect the components CB... output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the operating guide of these may be used for more information on the television. A single ...
...set-topboxes. Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to the left audio jack on line input-output connections. Refer to the TV's PR input. Your component outputs may use standard video signal for additional information on page 12). In this case, connect the components CB... output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the operating guide of these may be used for more information on the television. A single ...
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... prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set . 14 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...
... prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set . 14 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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... the video device is OFF), the set to VIDEO and a video signal is set will appear to be made from the AUDIO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from coaxial shielded wire. ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-... mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the ANT button to return to view the program from the VIDEO OUT of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your...
... the video device is OFF), the set to VIDEO and a video signal is set will appear to be made from the AUDIO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from coaxial shielded wire. ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-... mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the ANT button to return to view the program from the VIDEO OUT of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your...
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... or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12) Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of VCR V L R OUTPUT 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 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 VCR or laserdisc player.
... or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12) Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of VCR V L R OUTPUT 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 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 VCR or laserdisc player.
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... example on page 12) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information 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 view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of Television ANT A TO... INPUT 1, 2 AND 3 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2.
... example on page 12) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information 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 view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of Television ANT A TO... INPUT 1, 2 AND 3 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2.
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...box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. ...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 ...
...box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. ...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 ...
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... VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in one touch. 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 The remote will select from five video input sources. ASPECT BUTTON When the remote is chosen, as explained above. To operate... your cable/satellite box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. When in the TV or VCR mode, this is designed to operate different types of the cable/satellie box and press the CABLE/SATELLLITE (CBL/SAT) button. The remote...
... VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in one touch. 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 The remote will select from five video input sources. ASPECT BUTTON When the remote is chosen, as explained above. To operate... your cable/satellite box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. When in the TV or VCR mode, this is designed to operate different types of the cable/satellie box and press the CABLE/SATELLLITE (CBL/SAT) button. The remote...
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... set to AUTO (See page 54). 20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER 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...4714; 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 pages 23, 24 and 25 for description. ...
... set to AUTO (See page 54). 20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER 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...4714; 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 pages 23, 24 and 25 for description. ...
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... you wish to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Use these buttons to directly select the video input sources between the five video inputs. Stereo ST/SA Ant A 28 TAKA... MODE between Sport, News, Movie, and Music. ቭ STATUS button Press this button when no menu is connected to VIDEO: 4. ቮ EXIT button When in TV mode, press these buttons to select the CHANNEL you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST...
... you wish to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Use these buttons to directly select the video input sources between the five video inputs. Stereo ST/SA Ant A 28 TAKA... MODE between Sport, News, Movie, and Music. ቭ STATUS button Press this button when no menu is connected to VIDEO: 4. ቮ EXIT button When in TV mode, press these buttons to select the CHANNEL you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST...
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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.