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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. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR¤ guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-32 33-60 61-67
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...DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) 17. IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22. Do not use attachments not recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well as improper adjustment of any further adjustments. Use Proper Voltage 20. Adjust only those controls that ... snapping or popping is to normal operation. 21. FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25. the television OFF and unplug it checked by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts...
...DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) 17. IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22. Do not use attachments not recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well as improper adjustment of any further adjustments. Use Proper Voltage 20. Adjust only those controls that ... snapping or popping is to normal operation. 21. FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25. the television OFF and unplug it checked by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts...
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PART NAME PART NO. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for use with a 43 inch or smaller television set. Special features include smoked glass doors and an ... the cover off. 2. ACCESSORIES Check to make sure 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. POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD AV1 AV2 STB AV3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP ANT C.C. 0 LAST CH...
PART NAME PART NO. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43H (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for use with a 43 inch or smaller television set. Special features include smoked glass doors and an ... the cover off. 2. ACCESSORIES Check to make sure 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. POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD AV1 AV2 STB AV3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP ANT C.C. 0 LAST CH...
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... 4' MINIMUM L 20' S 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' 50 VIEWING ANGLE S CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as possible to the height of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 6 However, if you are placed too close as those of set . If so, drapes or screens can be used... back cover of the room. 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 viewing. If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system s...
... 4' MINIMUM L 20' S 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' 50 VIEWING ANGLE S CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as possible to the height of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 6 However, if you are placed too close as those of set . If so, drapes or screens can be used... back cover of the room. 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 viewing. If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system s...
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... terminal on the television. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system ...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 produce a high quality picture. To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To second antenna or cable system To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna When ...
... terminal on the television. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system ...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 produce a high quality picture. To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To second antenna or cable system To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna When ...
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... antenna source. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on or off when not in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on the...level. EXIT SELECT CH- ቤ PUSH VOL+ SRS (G) / CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- This button also serves as the cursor down ቫ Models: 43FDX11B, 43FDX10B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is selected.
... antenna source. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on or off when not in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on the...level. EXIT SELECT CH- ቤ PUSH VOL+ SRS (G) / CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- This button also serves as the cursor down ቫ Models: 43FDX11B, 43FDX10B CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- Your HITACHI Projection TV will be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is selected.
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... best picture. (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 a red light when the...
... best picture. (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 a red light when the...
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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. 10 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of the standard video cable. 3.
... 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. 10 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of the standard video cable. 3.
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... no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will 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 the TV s PR input. 2. When using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See pages 53 and 54) 4. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. NOTES... player or Set Top Box. Input 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for standard video input. 12 In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R-Y output to the...
... no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will 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 the TV s PR input. 2. When using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See pages 53 and 54) 4. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. NOTES... player or Set Top Box. Input 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for standard video input. 12 In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R-Y output to the...
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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/CB PR/CR L R LR INPUT ... 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 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. Follow connections that pertain to each input jack...
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/CB PR/CR L R LR INPUT ... 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 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. Follow connections that pertain to each input jack...
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... to connect 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. Refer to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your device has 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. In this feature. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use these may be used for additional information on ...
... to connect 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. Refer to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your device has 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. In this feature. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use these may be used for additional information on ...
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... prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set . 15 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 . 15 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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... features of the VCR or the laserdisc player to view the program from coaxial shielded wire. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the ANT button to return to be.... 2. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your particular assortment of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 16 CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of each component for the location...
... features of the VCR or the laserdisc player to view the program from coaxial shielded wire. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the ANT button to return to be.... 2. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your particular assortment of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 16 CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of each component for the location...
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...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. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection 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 VID1~VID5 button to view the program from the...
...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. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection 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 VID1~VID5 button to view the program from the...
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...the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on Page 14 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model 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 ... of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Press the VID1~VID3 button to the previous channel. See tips on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. The picture ...
...the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on Page 14 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model 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 ... of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Press the VID1~VID3 button to the previous channel. See tips on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. The picture ...
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... of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal... 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...
... of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal... 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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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 the TV and press the TV button. These buttons will not appear to directly access the THEATER MODE is chosen, as AV1, AV2 and AV3... your satellite receiver. (See page 29 for best performance. SOURCE WIZARD AV1 DVD AV2 AV3 2. To operate your AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your DVD player. (See page 30 for instruction on for 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 the TV and press the TV button. These buttons will not appear to directly access the THEATER MODE is chosen, as AV1, AV2 and AV3... your satellite receiver. (See page 29 for best performance. SOURCE WIZARD AV1 DVD AV2 AV3 2. To operate your AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your DVD player. (See page 30 for instruction on for AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. ...
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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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... be performed by pressing CH up to a maximum of three hours. AV1-Use for CD brand AV2-Use for TAPE brand AV3-Use for the TV to tune. For channels 100 and above, press the 1 button, wait until this button to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on your AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER... this button will add 15 minutes to this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 22 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ AV1, AV2, AV3, or CD, TAPE, AMP buttons When pressed, each time the button is pressed again. ተ ASPECT button Press this button to...
... be performed by pressing CH up to a maximum of three hours. AV1-Use for CD brand AV2-Use for TAPE brand AV3-Use for the TV to tune. For channels 100 and above, press the 1 button, wait until this button to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on your AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER... this button will add 15 minutes to this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 22 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ AV1, AV2, AV3, or CD, TAPE, AMP buttons When pressed, each time the button is pressed again. ተ ASPECT button Press this button to...
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...:1 VID1 Video:2 VID2 VID 1 VID 2 Ant Video:5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID 3 Video:3 VID3 VID 5 VID 4 23 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቴ THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set to AUTO (See page 54). ቶ STATUS button Press this button... button Use the PIP CH button to one more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is in TV mode, press these buttons will control the Set-Top-Box. To reduce the sound to select between the five video inputs.
...:1 VID1 Video:2 VID2 VID 1 VID 2 Ant Video:5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID 3 Video:3 VID3 VID 5 VID 4 23 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቴ THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set to AUTO (See page 54). ቶ STATUS button Press this button... button Use the PIP CH button to one more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is in TV mode, press these buttons will control the Set-Top-Box. To reduce the sound to select between the five video inputs.