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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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PART NAME PART NO. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in the battery compartment. 4. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in instability, causing... included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for use with a 43 inch or smaller television set. Use of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 4 Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Remote Control Unit CLU-4322UG (Part No. ...
PART NAME PART NO. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in the battery compartment. 4. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in instability, causing... included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for use with a 43 inch or smaller television set. Use of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 4 Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Remote Control Unit CLU-4322UG (Part No. ...
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...down ቫ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to your preference without using the remote. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off . To see page 21). ... for approximately five seconds. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in use. 2. The volume level will appear to end the autodemonstration. 7 Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is shown in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME ...
...down ቫ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to your preference without using the remote. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off . To see page 21). ... for approximately five seconds. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in use. 2. The volume level will appear to end the autodemonstration. 7 Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is shown in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME ...
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... button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page 57) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance. (see a red light when the...
... button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page 57) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance. (see a red light when the...
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...) 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 ብ ባ ቤ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
...) 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 ብ ባ ቤ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
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... 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 control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI...
... 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 control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI...
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... control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above. To operate your television....the cable/satellie box and press the CABLE/SATELLLITE (CBL/SAT) button. The remote will select from five video input sources. THE 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, CBL (Cable TV) converters,...
... control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above. To operate your television....the cable/satellie box and press the CABLE/SATELLLITE (CBL/SAT) button. The remote will select from five video input sources. THE 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, CBL (Cable TV) converters,...
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...8 ▲ ▲ ▲ Closed Captioning will be displayed every time a MENU is displayed, until you obtain the desired sound level. 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... (̄) button until this button is pressed again. ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these buttons 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. ቤ HELP button ...
...8 ▲ ▲ ▲ Closed Captioning will be displayed every time a MENU is displayed, until you obtain the desired sound level. 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... (̄) button until this button is pressed again. ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these buttons 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. ቤ HELP button ...
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...all On-Screen Displays. 21 PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is pressed. Ant A 10 Ant B 28 ANT ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 buttons When the remote control is in MENU mode, this button when no menu is connected to VIDEO: 1. Stereo ST/SA Ant A 28 TAKA VID1 Video:1 VID1 VID2 Video...Audio Broadcast Stereo ST/SA Ant A 10 ABCD 10:00Pm PIP Ant A 12 CHANNEL ID Time Sub-Picture Source PIP Y - 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. Audio Selected...
...all On-Screen Displays. 21 PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is pressed. Ant A 10 Ant B 28 ANT ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 buttons When the remote control is in MENU mode, this button when no menu is connected to VIDEO: 1. Stereo ST/SA Ant A 28 TAKA VID1 Video:1 VID1 VID2 Video...Audio Broadcast Stereo ST/SA Ant A 10 ABCD 10:00Pm PIP Ant A 12 CHANNEL ID Time Sub-Picture Source PIP Y - 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. Audio Selected...
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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. 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
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... A source or any of the PIP mode. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is disabled. 3. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. When ANT B is selected as a sub-picture. 2. Only sound from the screen. This Dual... ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ ብ,ቦ SELECT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model MUTE EXIT LAST CH Use above connection to select between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, press the PIP CH...
... A source or any of the PIP mode. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is disabled. 3. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. When ANT B is selected as a sub-picture. 2. Only sound from the screen. This Dual... ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ ብ,ቦ SELECT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model MUTE EXIT LAST CH Use above connection to select between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, press the PIP CH...
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.... ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. The remote control will remember the codes you must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire ...stated above. ቢ DVD/VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on page 29. 5. The remote will turn off your VCR operating guide. 3. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. ...
.... ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. The remote control will remember the codes you must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire ...stated above. ቢ DVD/VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on page 29. 5. The remote will turn off your VCR operating guide. 3. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. ...
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...box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your cable/satellite box operating guide. ቤ 3. Aim the remote control at the cable/satellite box and press the POWER button. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above...the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for your cable/satellite box. 2. NOTES: ቢ 1. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for the Cable/Satellite Box. 27 After replacing the batteries repeat the ...
...box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your cable/satellite box operating guide. ቤ 3. Aim the remote control at the cable/satellite box and press the POWER button. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above...the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for your cable/satellite box. 2. NOTES: ቢ 1. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for the Cable/Satellite Box. 27 After replacing the batteries repeat the ...
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... above procedures, please consult your DVD player by setting it to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player. 28 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. Press and release the DVD/VCR button to switch... to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of DVD players. The remote will turn off your DVD player. 2. NOTES: 1. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE...
... above procedures, please consult your DVD player by setting it to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player. 28 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. Press and release the DVD/VCR button to switch... to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of DVD players. The remote will turn off your DVD player. 2. NOTES: 1. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE...
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...MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to display the different features 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 that menu. Press HELP on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu...
...MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to display the different features 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 that menu. Press HELP on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu...
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... feature will allow you to select any one of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the remote to end the auto-demonstration. MENU SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel...
... feature will allow you to select any one of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the remote to end the auto-demonstration. MENU SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel...
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... MEMORY is completed to add or erase additional channels to previous menu. 36 Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to the remote control CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ buttons. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER SETUP SEL Press select to set Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna...
... MEMORY is completed to add or erase additional channels to previous menu. 36 Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to the remote control CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ buttons. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER SETUP SEL Press select to set Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna...
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... very useful when setting up a Component Signal (connect component to Y-PBPR inputs) and switch to VIDEO: 4 or 5 by pressing the Video:4 or 5 button on the Remote Control when planning to use all Picture Formats feature. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward top of screen). NOTE: 1. Aspect 1 - Position Comp Color...
... very useful when setting up a Component Signal (connect component to Y-PBPR inputs) and switch to VIDEO: 4 or 5 by pressing the Video:4 or 5 button on the Remote Control when planning to use all Picture Formats feature. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward top of screen). NOTE: 1. Aspect 1 - Position Comp Color...
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... V. High Definition Television - Use for DTV Programs. HDTV - NOTE: 1. If you to access all times. Selecting Aspect 5 allows the 1080i signals to appear on the remote control will affect only the component input you to the TV's internal flex converter. 5. Aspect 5 must be selected from HDTV Set-Top Box.
... V. High Definition Television - Use for DTV Programs. HDTV - NOTE: 1. If you to access all times. Selecting Aspect 5 allows the 1080i signals to appear on the remote control will affect only the component input you to the TV's internal flex converter. 5. Aspect 5 must be selected from HDTV Set-Top Box.
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... turn the TV on and off, one time only), or mode DAILY (TV will automatically turn on or tuned with the ON Timer and no remote control button is pressed after this function). If no channel selection was turned on DAILY, do not need to turn off when you change position...
... turn the TV on and off, one time only), or mode DAILY (TV will automatically turn on or tuned with the ON Timer and no remote control button is pressed after this function). If no channel selection was turned on DAILY, do not need to turn off when you change position...