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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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...or when unused for tilt and stability. Do not install near water. 6. Unplug this apparatus near any objects on the top of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to comply with one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may develop over . 13. ... grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are NOT COVERED by the manufacturer, or sold with respect to proper grounding for your HITACHI Factory Warranty. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the point of the cabinet which may ...
...or when unused for tilt and stability. Do not install near water. 6. Unplug this apparatus near any objects on the top of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to comply with one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may develop over . 13. ... grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are NOT COVERED by the manufacturer, or sold with respect to proper grounding for your HITACHI Factory Warranty. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the point of the cabinet which may ...
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... 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. CLU-4322UG REMOTE CONTROL HL01832 ILLUSTRATION POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT...
... 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. CLU-4322UG REMOTE CONTROL HL01832 ILLUSTRATION POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT...
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... performance. Also, be sure that is recommended for example, in a different section of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in front of the room. The best picture...require some experimentation with speaker placement for viewing. 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 free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be ...
... performance. Also, be sure that is recommended for example, in a different section of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in front of the room. The best picture...require some experimentation with speaker placement for viewing. 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 free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be ...
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...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 the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. Below are ...connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. To UHF ANT ...
...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 the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. Below are ...connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. To UHF ANT ...
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... desired channel appears in the top right corner of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set TV features to end the autodemonstration. 7 This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in use. 2....VIEW CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- Check the Power Light to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. 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. These buttons also serve as...
... desired channel appears in the top right corner of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set TV features to end the autodemonstration. 7 This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in use. 2....VIEW CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- Check the Power Light to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. 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. These buttons also serve as...
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...JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to optimum performance. (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 light in the top... right corner of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the room to give the best picture. (see page 57) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor...
...JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to optimum performance. (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 light in the top... right corner of the TV screen. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the room to give the best picture. (see page 57) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor...
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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. 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...
... 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. 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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... jacks. 5. 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. 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. It may be used for standard video input. 11...
... jacks. 5. 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. 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. It may be used for standard video input. 11...
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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 13 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 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. Connect only 1 component to your personal entertainment system...
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 ... 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 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. Connect only 1 component to your personal entertainment system...
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... component outputs may use standard video signal for INPUT:4 and 5. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. You may be labeled Y-CBCR....up cables. Use these connections in the example on line input-output connections. A single VCR can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to the TV's PR input. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 4 &5) connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ...
... component outputs may use standard video signal for INPUT:4 and 5. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. You may be labeled Y-CBCR....up cables. Use these connections in the example on line input-output connections. A single VCR can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to the TV's PR input. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 4 &5) connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ...
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... prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set . 14 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 . 14 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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... player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is OFF), the set will appear to be made from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode... is not connected or the video device is dependent on the TV set to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as shown on the model and features of each component for the location of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 The following connection diagrams are offered ...
... player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is OFF), the set will appear to be made from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode... is not connected or the video device is dependent on the TV set to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as shown on the model and features of each component for the location of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 The following connection diagrams are offered ...
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...line inputoutput connections. 16 A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous...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. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5.
...line inputoutput connections. 16 A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous...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. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5.
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... abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information 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... is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. See tips on line inputoutput connections. 17 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the...
... abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information 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... is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. See tips on line inputoutput connections. 17 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the...
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... VID4~VID5 button, to rear panel jacks. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. 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...
... VID4~VID5 button, to rear panel jacks. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. 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...
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...5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 STATUS VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT MODE CLU-4322UG TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in one touch. ASPECT BUTTON When the remote is in VCR/DVD ...buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed ...to operate different types of the DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on which mode is chosen, as explained above. When in the TV...
...5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 STATUS VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT MODE CLU-4322UG TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in one touch. ASPECT BUTTON When the remote is in VCR/DVD ...buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed ...to operate different types of the DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on which mode is chosen, as explained above. When in the TV...
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... button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ HELP button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH ቱ MENU button ተ PIP CH button ...; VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until this button to turn the sound off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is set or adjust all of the displayed menu. Press the MUTE...
... button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ HELP button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH ቱ MENU button ተ PIP CH button ...; VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until this button to turn the sound off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is set or adjust all of the displayed menu. Press the MUTE...
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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 connected to ... Picture Source S - 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 TV mode, press these buttons to select the CHANNEL you want 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 connected to ... Picture Source S - 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 TV mode, press these buttons to select the CHANNEL you want to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21...
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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