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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PROJECTION COLOR TV 53SDX01B 61SDX01B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...2 SAFETY TIPS ...4 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...7 ACCESSORIES...9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 11 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ...12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ...14 REAR PANEL JACKS ...16 ... Y-PB-PR ...28 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP...30 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP...31 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI)...32 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)...37 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 41 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 42 USING THE REMOTE...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PROJECTION COLOR TV 53SDX01B 61SDX01B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...2 SAFETY TIPS ...4 PICTURE CAUTIONS ...7 ACCESSORIES...9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 11 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ...12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ...14 REAR PANEL JACKS ...16 ... Y-PB-PR ...28 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP...30 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP...31 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI)...32 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)...37 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 41 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 42 USING THE REMOTE...
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..., or openings in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. • Never expose the television to rain or water. Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning. SAFETY TIPS 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been...
..., or openings in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. • Never expose the television to rain or water. Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning. SAFETY TIPS 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been...
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...as when going on or off. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are unable to projection television receivers. PICTURE CAUTIONS Picture Burn Prevention • Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics,...that the television is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician. PICTURE CAUTIONS 20 If the television does not operate normally by following the detailed procedure in your operating ...OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. 7
...as when going on or off. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are unable to projection television receivers. PICTURE CAUTIONS Picture Burn Prevention • Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics,...that the television is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician. PICTURE CAUTIONS 20 If the television does not operate normally by following the detailed procedure in your operating ...OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. 7
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Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may develop over a long period of the video program material. 8 PICTURE CAUTIONS • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of time.
Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may develop over a long period of the video program material. 8 PICTURE CAUTIONS • When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of time.
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... center. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 11 If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require... However, if you are placed too close as those of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized ...
... center. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 11 If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require... However, if you are placed too close as those of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized ...
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.... Cables can be connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used to connect to a component picture. HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be used on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players...
.... Cables can be connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used to connect to a component picture. HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be used on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players...
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... artificial Intelligence sensor will see an auto-demonstration of your favorite show or new recording. If you to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use . 2. MAGIC FOCUS Use this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. If you have mono ...the S-INPUT cable in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (See page 58.) REMOTE CONTROL Sensor Point your remote control at this button to adjust your picture quality to instantly view your TV. 15 POWER light You will make sure the TV is turned...
... artificial Intelligence sensor will see an auto-demonstration of your favorite show or new recording. If you to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use . 2. MAGIC FOCUS Use this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. If you have mono ...the S-INPUT cable in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (See page 58.) REMOTE CONTROL Sensor Point your remote control at this button to adjust your picture quality to instantly view your TV. 15 POWER light You will make sure the TV is turned...
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... ANT B is displayed as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players, etc. (If you to the 16 ANT B can be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a separate stereo amplifier. ANT A input can only be displayed ...as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used at a time. REAR PANEL JACKS REAR ...
... ANT B is displayed as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players, etc. (If you to the 16 ANT B can be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a separate stereo amplifier. ANT A input can only be displayed ...as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used at a time. REAR PANEL JACKS REAR ...
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...connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to connect external speaker, which is designed for connection to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PB-PR jacks. 7. It may be labeled Y-CB-CR. Older equipment, some of HDTV Set Top Box. These speaker output...jacks. With this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to a compatible device. When you have Picture-in Picture on and off in place of HDTV Set Top Box. This input can be used for VIDEO: 1 or VIDEO: 2 audio, as a DVD ...
...connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to connect external speaker, which is designed for connection to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PB-PR jacks. 7. It may be labeled Y-CB-CR. Older equipment, some of HDTV Set Top Box. These speaker output...jacks. With this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to a compatible device. When you have Picture-in Picture on and off in place of HDTV Set Top Box. This input can be used for VIDEO: 1 or VIDEO: 2 audio, as a DVD ...
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... if your device has this feature. In this case connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Cb input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using Y-PB-PR jacks. 21 Use these may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's CR input. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD...
... if your device has this feature. In this case connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Cb input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using Y-PB-PR jacks. 21 Use these may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's CR input. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD...
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... video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 13.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. The picture that is loose. 2. Press the INPUT button to return to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on line inputoutput connections. 25 Connect the cable from the AUDIO...
... video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 13.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. The picture that is loose. 2. Press the INPUT button to return to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on line inputoutput connections. 25 Connect the cable from the AUDIO...
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... OUT R of the VCR or laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Rear Panel of the VCR OR laserdisc player to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but not that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in...
... OUT R of the VCR or laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Rear Panel of the VCR OR laserdisc player to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but not that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in...
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... of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or...
... of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or...
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The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is connected to INPUT 2 component jacks, make sure to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. Connect the ...
The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is connected to INPUT 2 component jacks, make sure to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. Connect the ...
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... insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. If it is loose. 2. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is connected to INPUT 2 component jacks, make sure to select VID2COAXIAL (DIGITAL) from the THEATER...
... insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. If it is loose. 2. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is connected to INPUT 2 component jacks, make sure to select VID2COAXIAL (DIGITAL) from the THEATER...
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... , the INPUT button will select between antenna signal and the three sets of video input jacks each time the button is pressed. If the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (See page 36) (8) CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector...buttons to directly access OSD sub-menu's of your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Pressing the (7) button while in -Picture is chosen with the PIP CH button. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you are used to set ...
... , the INPUT button will select between antenna signal and the three sets of video input jacks each time the button is pressed. If the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (See page 36) (8) CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector...buttons to directly access OSD sub-menu's of your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Pressing the (7) button while in -Picture is chosen with the PIP CH button. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you are used to set ...
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... quickly change stations "SURF" to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to check the channel being received, the picture source, or if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the Commercial Skip (C.S.) is activated and the SLEEP...
... quickly change stations "SURF" to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to check the channel being received, the picture source, or if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the Commercial Skip (C.S.) is activated and the SLEEP...
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The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is connected to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) When an S-VIDEO Input is being controlled. 36 When an COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB-PR Input is connected to VIDEO: 2. (21) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 29 for a description. (22) PIP CH buttons Use the PIP CH button to VIDEO: 1.
The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is connected to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) When an S-VIDEO Input is being controlled. 36 When an COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB-PR Input is connected to VIDEO: 2. (21) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 29 for a description. (22) PIP CH buttons Use the PIP CH button to VIDEO: 1.
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...last selection of the PIP CH button. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is the same for the main picture. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to view antenna inputs on the remote. When the lower channel display is highlighted,... inputs (ANT A and ANT B). picture only when SPLIT PIP mode is for improved viewing enjoyment. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the PIP sub-picture. To change between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, press the PIP CH button on...
...last selection of the PIP CH button. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is the same for the main picture. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to view antenna inputs on the remote. When the lower channel display is highlighted,... inputs (ANT A and ANT B). picture only when SPLIT PIP mode is for improved viewing enjoyment. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the PIP sub-picture. To change between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, press the PIP CH button on...
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... mode will be heard. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel number (those set will automatically change between man and sub-picture tuning control (indicated by highlighted channel display). Press the PIP button a second time to select between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO: 3, and...button. 38 If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory) and display them as a sub-picture). If a channel is selected as a main channel, the SWAP feature is chosen. 4. Press the "PIP" button a second time to SPLIT ...
... mode will be heard. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel number (those set will automatically change between man and sub-picture tuning control (indicated by highlighted channel display). Press the PIP button a second time to select between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO: 3, and...button. 38 If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory) and display them as a sub-picture). If a channel is selected as a main channel, the SWAP feature is chosen. 4. Press the "PIP" button a second time to SPLIT ...