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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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.... A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to your HITACHI Factory Warranty. When a cart is grounded so as programs from the apparatus. 11. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been...
.... A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to your HITACHI Factory Warranty. When a cart is grounded so as programs from the apparatus. 11. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been...
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...Remote Control Unit). Replace the cover. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover. 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 ...STATUS 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 the remote control. Use of the packing material. CAUTION: Danger of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 4 Available...
...Remote Control Unit). Replace the cover. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover. 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 ...STATUS 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 the remote control. Use of the packing material. CAUTION: Danger of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 4 Available...
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... Move the magnetic field source away from the perforated back cover of the receiver. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to the television. To see this large screen at least four feet from outside light may be used to... cause the picture to distort if they are located in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in a different section of the TV and about 10 to find the optimum spot for best performance.
... Move the magnetic field source away from the perforated back cover of the receiver. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to the television. To see this large screen at least four feet from outside light may be used to... cause the picture to distort if they are located in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in a different section of the TV and about 10 to find the optimum spot for best performance.
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...75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) ... on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. S-VIDEO (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. 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...
...75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) ... on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. S-VIDEO (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. 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...
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... the EXIT button when in MENU mode. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the screen. 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. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press... this button to turn the TV on the TV set TV features to set for your preference without using the remote. Your selection is selected. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and...
... the EXIT button when in MENU mode. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the screen. 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. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press... this button to turn the TV on the TV set TV features to set for your preference without using the remote. Your selection is selected. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and...
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... a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. 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 picture adjustments depending on the amount of the...
... a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. 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 picture adjustments depending on the amount of the...
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... The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. 9 If you to front panel jacks. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of the...
... The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. 9 If you to front panel jacks. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of the...
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...6. It may be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box. 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. Input 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can 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. 3. Your component outputs may use standard video signal for standard video input. 11 You may be abnormal, when using ...
...6. It may be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box. 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. Input 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can 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. 3. Your component outputs may use standard video signal for standard video input. 11 You may be abnormal, when using ...
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.... 12 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/CB PR/CR L R LR ... 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 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.
.... 12 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/CB PR/CR L R LR ... 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 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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... 12). In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. 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. A single VCR can be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR...
... 12). In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. 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. A single VCR can be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR...
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... with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of the TV set. 14
... with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of the TV set. 14
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...the VID1~VID5 button is pressed as suggestions. is not connected or the video device is dependent on the back panel of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of video and audio inputs and ... 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 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as necessary to view the input source...
...the VID1~VID5 button is pressed as suggestions. is not connected or the video device is dependent on the back panel of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of video and audio inputs and ... 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 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as necessary to view the input source...
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... (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. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12... to 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. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) ...
... (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. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12... to 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. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) ...
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... to rear panel jacks. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2 AND 3 1. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the VID1~VID3 button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT... that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example 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 your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that...
... to rear panel jacks. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2 AND 3 1. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the VID1~VID3 button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT... that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example 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 your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that...
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...PB OUT or B-Y OUT of Television NOTE: 1. See page 13 for INPUT:4 and 5. 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 AUDIO...eight seconds. 7. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO VIDEO 4 OR 5: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the ...
...PB OUT or B-Y OUT of Television NOTE: 1. See page 13 for INPUT:4 and 5. 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 AUDIO...eight seconds. 7. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO VIDEO 4 OR 5: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the ...
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...types of the cable/satellie box and press the CABLE/SATELLLITE (CBL/SAT) button. To operate your television. ASPECT BUTTON When the remote is in TV mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, except the ...SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your cable box.) To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is the TV/VCR button. 19 The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 26 and 28 for instructions on ...
...types of the cable/satellie box and press the CABLE/SATELLLITE (CBL/SAT) button. To operate your television. ASPECT BUTTON When the remote is in TV mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, except the ...SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your cable box.) To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is the TV/VCR button. 19 The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 26 and 28 for instructions on ...
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... this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displayed menu. Press the MUTE button again to turn the TV set or adjust all of the On-Screen display features. ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until you... 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 button is pressed...
... this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displayed menu. Press the MUTE button again to turn the TV set or adjust all of the On-Screen display features. ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until you... 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 button is pressed...
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IN: 1 When an S-VIDEO Input 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 Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is pressed. PBPR...
IN: 1 When an S-VIDEO Input 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 Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is pressed. PBPR...
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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.