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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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...you have the following accessories before disposing of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of explosion if battery is designed for use ...VID4 ASPECT MODE CLU-4322UG 1. 2. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for the remote control. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for VCR and video-tape storage. CAUTION: Television stand model SP-43H is...
...you have the following accessories before disposing of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of explosion if battery is designed for use ...VID4 ASPECT MODE CLU-4322UG 1. 2. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for the remote control. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for VCR and video-tape storage. CAUTION: Television stand model SP-43H is...
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Your selection is turned off . These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in use. 2. Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is selected. NOTES: 1. This button also serves as ...to your desired sound level. To see page 21). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for approximately five seconds. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. EXIT SELECT CH- ቤ PUSH VOL+ SRS (G)/ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL-...
Your selection is turned off . These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in use. 2. Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is selected. NOTES: 1. This button also serves as ...to your desired sound level. To see page 21). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for approximately five seconds. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. EXIT SELECT CH- ቤ PUSH VOL+ SRS (G)/ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL-...
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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 ... 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 adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see...
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 ... 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 adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see...
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... 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 to... the stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment ...
... 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 to... the stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment ...
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... Amplifier Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, 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. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To...
... Amplifier Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, 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. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To...
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... players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. To operate your television. The remote will now control your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will select from five video input sources. Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV ... chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. When in the TV or VCR mode, this is the TV/VCR button. 19 To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the cable/satellie box and press the CABLE/SATELLLITE (CBL/SAT) button. THE...
... players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. To operate your television. The remote will now control your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will select from five video input sources. Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV ... chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. When in the TV or VCR mode, this is the TV/VCR button. 19 To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the cable/satellie box and press the CABLE/SATELLLITE (CBL/SAT) button. THE...
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... one half of the displayed menu. Press the MUTE button again to turn the TV set on or off completely (MUTE). 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...4713; VID1~VID5 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 pages 23, 24 and 25 for description. ቤ HELP button Press this...
... one half of the displayed menu. Press the MUTE button again to turn the TV set on or off completely (MUTE). 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...4713; VID1~VID5 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 pages 23, 24 and 25 for description. ቤ HELP button Press this...
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... the picture 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 Antenna A and Antenna B each time the ...button 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 direct access THEATER MODE between Sport, News, Movie, and Music. ቭ STATUS button...
... the picture 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 Antenna A and Antenna B each time the ...button 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 direct access THEATER MODE between Sport, News, Movie, and Music. ቭ STATUS button...
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... the front of your VCR, as stated above. ቢ DVD/VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR operating guide. 3. NOTES: 1. The remote control will now control your VCR. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR ቢ SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE ... the two digit preset code that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult ቤ your VCR by setting it to...
... the front of your VCR, as stated above. ቢ DVD/VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR operating guide. 3. NOTES: 1. The remote control will now control your VCR. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR ቢ SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE ... the two digit preset code that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult ቤ your VCR by setting it to...
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... buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for your cable/satellite box. After replacing the batteries repeat the... please consult your cable/satellite box by setting it to cable/satellite pre-coded mode. 4. The remote control will turn off your cable/satellite box. 3. Aim the remote at the front of your cable/satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is entered. ...
... buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for your cable/satellite box. After replacing the batteries repeat the... please consult your cable/satellite box by setting it to cable/satellite pre-coded mode. 4. The remote control will turn off your cable/satellite box. 3. Aim the remote at the front of your cable/satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is entered. ...
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...CLU-4322UG ቢ ባ MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to control your DVD player. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for the DVD player. 28 Aim the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button. Press and release the DVD/...player. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. The remote control will now control your DVD player. 2. This remote is entered. You must first program the remote to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ ...
...CLU-4322UG ቢ ባ MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to control your DVD player. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for the DVD player. 28 Aim the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button. Press and release the DVD/...player. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. The remote control will now control your DVD player. 2. This remote is entered. You must first program the remote to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ ...
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... use. 30 Press CURSOR to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press MENU on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. Press HELP on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List ...
... use. 30 Press CURSOR to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press MENU on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. Press HELP on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List ...
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...; or # keys To Q u i t E x i t Add or erase additional channels while still in EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ or the number buttons to the remote control CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ buttons. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to previous menu. 36
...; or # keys To Q u i t E x i t Add or erase additional channels while still in EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ or the number buttons to the remote control CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ buttons. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to previous menu. 36
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... 1 mode. 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. Aspect 2 - Zoom in on the Remote Control when planning to +10 (video center is toward top of the Aspect features will be grayed out. Aspect 5 - Display the actual (normal 4x3 or 16x9...
... 1 mode. 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. Aspect 2 - Zoom in on the Remote Control when planning to +10 (video center is toward top of the Aspect features will be grayed out. Aspect 5 - Display the actual (normal 4x3 or 16x9...
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... tint of component input jacks, be tuned to VIDEO: 4 or 5 input and have a component hooked up to the Y-PBPR input jacks to appear on the remote control will affect only the component input you to the TV's internal flex converter. 5. You must be abnormal. 2. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR...
... tint of component input jacks, be tuned to VIDEO: 4 or 5 input and have a component hooked up to the Y-PBPR input jacks to appear on the remote control will affect only the component input you to the TV's internal flex converter. 5. You must be abnormal. 2. Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR...
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... (TV will turn on/off . The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer and no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is not set, you set DAY OF WEEK). Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption...
... (TV will turn on/off . The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer and no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is not set, you set DAY OF WEEK). Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption...
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...input device is turned on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. NOTES: 1. Once the TV has been turned on your remote control is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player. This is pressed. CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE VIDEO INPUT SENSOR ...menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to watch a movie with your video input device play button. 3. To do this function. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. 53 This feature is for your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button. However, intended operation is now reset...
...input device is turned on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. NOTES: 1. Once the TV has been turned on your remote control is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player. This is pressed. CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE VIDEO INPUT SENSOR ...menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to watch a movie with your video input device play button. 3. To do this function. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. 53 This feature is for your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button. However, intended operation is now reset...
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... Excessive heat or moisture may cause the screen to cease operation. Replace the old batteries with a soft cloth. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with two new "AA" size batteries. Do not touch the screen too often. Avoid placing ...the remote control in warm water and dry with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Do not subject the remote control to the precision parts may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Exposure of time...
... Excessive heat or moisture may cause the screen to cease operation. Replace the old batteries with a soft cloth. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with two new "AA" size batteries. Do not touch the screen too often. Avoid placing ...the remote control in warm water and dry with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Do not subject the remote control to the precision parts may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Exposure of time...
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...Audio input impedance 47k Ohm • Average input level 470mVrms Outputs: • Video 1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio (Fixed 470mVrms, 1k Ohm Dimensions: 43FDX20B 53FDX20B 53SDX20BB • Height (in.) 43 5/8 • Width (in.) 38 15/16 • Depth (in.) 20 1/16 • Weight (lbs.) 148... Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • PERFECT PICTURE System • Mulit-Picture-In-Picture with freeze. • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes and DVD players.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG...
...Audio input impedance 47k Ohm • Average input level 470mVrms Outputs: • Video 1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio (Fixed 470mVrms, 1k Ohm Dimensions: 43FDX20B 53FDX20B 53SDX20BB • Height (in.) 43 5/8 • Width (in.) 38 15/16 • Depth (in.) 20 1/16 • Weight (lbs.) 148... Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • PERFECT PICTURE System • Mulit-Picture-In-Picture with freeze. • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes and DVD players.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG...