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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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...heat registers, stoves, or other . Refer all warnings and instructions marked on -screen displays such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Follow instructions for tilt and stability. An outdoor antenna should not ...retrieve the objects. 15. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may fall or cause a child to climb to grounding electrodes and requirements for long periods of overhead power lines...
...heat registers, stoves, or other . Refer all warnings and instructions marked on -screen displays such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Follow instructions for tilt and stability. An outdoor antenna should not ...retrieve the objects. 15. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may fall or cause a child to climb to grounding electrodes and requirements for long periods of overhead power lines...
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VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is recommended for viewing. Move the magnetic field source away from outside light may appear on the picture screen. Also, be sure that is free from the screen. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external...as those of external speakers, may be sufficient. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to reduce the reflection or the TV ...
VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is recommended for viewing. Move the magnetic field source away from outside light may appear on the picture screen. Also, be sure that is free from the screen. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external...as those of external speakers, may be sufficient. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to reduce the reflection or the TV ...
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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...on the TV set TV features to make sure the TV is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. Check the Power Light to your desired sound level. MAGIC VOL+ FOCUS EXIT SELECT CH- ብ ቪ...VID5 buttons depending on your choice (see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV screen. This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right ...
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...on the TV set TV features to make sure the TV is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. Check the Power Light to your desired sound level. MAGIC VOL+ FOCUS EXIT SELECT CH- ብ ቪ...VID5 buttons depending on your choice (see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV screen. This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right ...
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... the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 8
... the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 8
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... mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is displayed to view HELP text, which gives a description of the On-Screen display features. ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until you obtain the desired sound level.
... mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is displayed to view HELP text, which gives a description of the On-Screen display features. ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until you obtain the desired sound level.
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... between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is displayed when you wish to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21
... between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is displayed when you wish to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21
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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.
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... V:4, or V:5). Back of the PIP CH button. Use the PIP CH button to view antenna inputs on the remote. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the main picture. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to remove the sub-picture from the... screen. The Picture-in one program at the same time. You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another...
... V:4, or V:5). Back of the PIP CH button. Use the PIP CH button to view antenna inputs on the remote. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the main picture. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to remove the sub-picture from the... screen. The Picture-in one program at the same time. You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another...
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SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is being shown on . ባ SWAP button If you wish to remove the sub-pictures from the screen. SINGLE Ant A 10 Video: 1 SWAP Video: 1 Ant A 10 NOTES: 1. Pressing this button two times will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set as ... the PIP MODE button when PIP is ON, PIP SURF mode will continuously scan channels in SURF mode, auto-scanning will be removed from the screen. Closed Caption will be deactivated. Ant A 10 Video: 1 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Video: 1 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Video: 1 NOTES: SURF mode PIP is ...
SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is being shown on . ባ SWAP button If you wish to remove the sub-pictures from the screen. SINGLE Ant A 10 Video: 1 SWAP Video: 1 Ant A 10 NOTES: 1. Pressing this button two times will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set as ... the PIP MODE button when PIP is ON, PIP SURF mode will continuously scan channels in SURF mode, auto-scanning will be removed from the screen. Closed Caption will be deactivated. Ant A 10 Video: 1 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Video: 1 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Video: 1 NOTES: SURF mode PIP is ...
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Press HELP on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press CURSOR to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press MENU on the remote control to use. 30 HELP MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to display the different features on the remote control when a menu ...Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats To Quit Exit This part of the screen shows what selections are available. Press EXIT on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER ...
Press HELP on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press CURSOR to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press MENU on the remote control to use. 30 HELP MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to display the different features on the remote control when a menu ...Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats To Quit Exit This part of the screen shows what selections are available. Press EXIT on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER ...
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... POWER button on the TV again to previous menu. 32 SETUP SETUP SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for all on-screen displays. CURSOR SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View... Focus Picture Formats English Francais Español M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to select any one of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds. SET MENU LANGUAGE This feature will...
... POWER button on the TV again to previous menu. 32 SETUP SETUP SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for all on-screen displays. CURSOR SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View... Focus Picture Formats English Francais Español M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to select any one of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds. SET MENU LANGUAGE This feature will...
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... Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t CURSOR Welcome To Your Plug & Play On Screen Set Up Guide. Simply answer three questions and a graphic will help you the optimum setup for your TV or Home Theater System. I Want To Connect...
... Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t CURSOR Welcome To Your Plug & Play On Screen Set Up Guide. Simply answer three questions and a graphic will help you the optimum setup for your TV or Home Theater System. I Want To Connect...
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AIR VHF 2 ~ 13ch UHF 14 ~ 69ch RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on VHF 2~13 the screen 2 ~ 13 Mid band A~1 A-5 ~ A-1 14 ~ 22 95 ~ 99 Super band J~W 23 ~ 36 Hyper band 37 ~ 64 W + 1 ~ W + 28 Ultraband W + 29 ~ W + 84 65 ~ 125 Reception channels for channel ...
AIR VHF 2 ~ 13ch UHF 14 ~ 69ch RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on VHF 2~13 the screen 2 ~ 13 Mid band A~1 A-5 ~ A-1 14 ~ 22 95 ~ 99 Super band J~W 23 ~ 36 Hyper band 37 ~ 64 W + 1 ~ W + 28 Ultraband W + 29 ~ W + 84 65 ~ 125 Reception channels for channel ...
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... by pressing the Video:4 or 5 button on the Remote Control when planning to use all Picture Formats feature. Position Adjust this is toward bottom of screen) to 16x9 format. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to set. Aspect 5 - This feature is not available with the... signal input. 2. Depending on the input signal, some of screen). Aspect 1 - Aspect 3 - Press CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight then press the SELECT button to previous menu. Stretch the signal to +10 (...
... by pressing the Video:4 or 5 button on the Remote Control when planning to use all Picture Formats feature. Position Adjust this is toward bottom of screen) to 16x9 format. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to set. Aspect 5 - This feature is not available with the... signal input. 2. Depending on the input signal, some of screen). Aspect 1 - Aspect 3 - Press CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight then press the SELECT button to previous menu. Stretch the signal to +10 (...
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... allow the 1080i to go to no gray panel at all Picture Formats menu. 3. High Definition Television - NOTE: 1. Use for both sets of the TV screen. 42 If you to display 1080i or 540P signal mode. Aspect 5 is for DTV Programs. HDTV - Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 ... actual input signal), the color and tint of the PRT guns due to the TV's internal flex converter. 5. The aspect button on the TV screen as DVD (Digital Video Disc Player). Using Aspect 5 will shorten the life of the main picture will skip the Aspect 5 feature. 6.
... allow the 1080i to go to no gray panel at all Picture Formats menu. 3. High Definition Television - NOTE: 1. Use for both sets of the TV screen. 42 If you to display 1080i or 540P signal mode. Aspect 5 is for DTV Programs. HDTV - Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 ... actual input signal), the color and tint of the PRT guns due to the TV's internal flex converter. 5. The aspect button on the TV screen as DVD (Digital Video Disc Player). Using Aspect 5 will shorten the life of the main picture will skip the Aspect 5 feature. 6.
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... contains 2 groups of 3 channels, for a total of 36 channels can rename. This function cannot be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. The channel to be accessed when ANT B is not ANT A, the message "PLEASE SWITCH TO ANT A" will automatically be stored in the FAVORITE CHANNELS function...
... contains 2 groups of 3 channels, for a total of 36 channels can rename. This function cannot be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. The channel to be accessed when ANT B is not ANT A, the message "PLEASE SWITCH TO ANT A" will automatically be stored in the FAVORITE CHANNELS function...
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Each category contains 2 groups of the screen. This is ON, FAVORITE CHANNEL can not be displayed as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to (OPERATION) a desired favorite channel. If a category ... to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will be accessed. 46 Use CURSOR ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to remove FAVORITE CHANNELS OSD from the screen.
Each category contains 2 groups of the screen. This is ON, FAVORITE CHANNEL can not be displayed as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to (OPERATION) a desired favorite channel. If a category ... to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will be accessed. 46 Use CURSOR ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to remove FAVORITE CHANNELS OSD from the screen.
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... Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR Set Parental Locks - - - - Text appears on both antenna inputs. 2. When TV TIME OUT is locked on the screen to SEL enter secret code Name the Channels Name the Inputs Set Favorite Ch. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE Use number buttons to...
... Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR Set Parental Locks - - - - Text appears on both antenna inputs. 2. When TV TIME OUT is locked on the screen to SEL enter secret code Name the Channels Name the Inputs Set Favorite Ch. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE Use number buttons to...
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... time only), or mode DAILY (TV will turn on/off after three hours. AM TV On --:-- Use CURSOR ̈ to disable this function and the screen below will appear. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Name the Channels Name the Inputs Set Favorite Ch. Channel Once Daily Weekly Off Menu To...
... time only), or mode DAILY (TV will turn on/off after three hours. AM TV On --:-- Use CURSOR ̈ to disable this function and the screen below will appear. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Name the Channels Name the Inputs Set Favorite Ch. Channel Once Daily Weekly Off Menu To...