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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PROJECTION COLOR TV

53SDX01B 61SDX01B

OPERATING GUIDE

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SAFETY TIPS

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PICTURE CAUTIONS

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ACCESSORIES

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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV

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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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REAR PANEL JACKS

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TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP

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REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES

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INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER

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CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER

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CONNECTING A S-VIDEO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER

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CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2
COMPONENT: Y:PB-PR.

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CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT TO TO
INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR

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CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT TO
INPUT COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR

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AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP

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AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP

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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI)

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL

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AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT

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CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI)

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VCR BRANDS

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DVD BRAND

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CABLE BRAND

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SATELLITE BRAND

CODES

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AMPLIFIER BRAND

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CD BRAND

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TAPE BRAND

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ULTRATEC OSD

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SET UP

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CLOCK SET

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Summary of Contents for 53SDX01B

Page 1: ... TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT Y PB PR 27 CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT TO TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT Y PB PR 28 CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT TO INPUT COMPONENT 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...

Page 2: ...resence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ...

Page 3: ... USE THE TELEVISION S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This television receiver will display television closed captioning or in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules CAUTION Ne...

Page 4: ...he other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed unplug this television set fro...

Page 5: ...helf mounting manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer 11 2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 12 Do not use the television near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen si...

Page 6: ...TV reception This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead po...

Page 7: ...evision and have it checked by a qualified service technician 24 It is normal for some televisions to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the television manufactu...

Page 8: ...ner of the screen or a PATTERN BURN may develop over a long period 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 require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material ...

Page 9: ...Control Unit REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off 2 Insert two new AA size batteries for the remote control When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 ...

Page 10: ...REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 10 BOTTOM VIEW ...

Page 11: ... find the optimum spot for viewing The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left and right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a diffe...

Page 12: ...ct to inputs and outputs located on the television s rear jack panel and front control panel Optical Cable This cable can be used to connect to a component with an Optical Audio Out jack such as a Dolby Digital DVD player or an HDTV Set Top Box Use this cable for the best sound quality S Video Super Video Connector This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and laserdisc players with an S Video fea...

Page 13: ...ntenna terminal and connect the cables to the antenna mixer Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer Manufactured under license form Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and he double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 14: ... as the EXIT button when in MENU mode CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears at the top right corner of the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up buttons when in MENU mode VOLUME Level Press these buttons for your desired sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left and right butto...

Page 15: ...adjusting volume etc MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance See page 47 FRONT INPUT JACKS for VIDEO 3 Use these audio video jacks for a quick hook up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording Press the INPUT button until VIDEO 3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen If you have mono sound insert the audio cab...

Page 16: ...o source and antenna source input each time it is pressed Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players DVD players etc If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left channel jack NOTE You may use VIDEO S VIDEO or COMPONENT Y PB PR inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2 but note that only one of these may be used at a time Monitor Out...

Page 17: ...ase connect the components B Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R Y output to the TV s PR input 4 Your component outputs may be labeled Y CB CR 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 5 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y PB PR inputs See pages 58 and 59 6 To...

Page 18: ...KS 18 compatible with Dobly Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM bitstream could create a high noise level causing damage to your speakers TYPICAL FULL FEATURE SETUP ...

Page 19: ...REAR PANEL JACKS 19 NOTE 1 Connect only 1 component to each input jack 2 Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system ...

Page 20: ... Speaker black button and insert the negative lead wire Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker CAUTION Do not short speaker terminal do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals This could cause damage to your audio outputs or other damage to your TV CAUTION Do not connect speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Projection TV and an external amplifier This could ...

Page 21: ...amcorder etc to each input jack COMPONENT Y PB PR connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players Use these connections in place of the standard video connections if your device has this feature When using the Y PB PR input jacks connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 1 or Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks When using high performance equipment fo...

Page 22: ...ent you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc player DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of...

Page 23: ... as shown below Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source See page 27 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER NOTE When TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the TV i e VCR laserdisc player etc is not connected or the video device is OFF the set will appear to be OFF ...

Page 24: ...UT VIDEO jack on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack 3 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 4 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Rear Panel of Television ...

Page 25: ... the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 5 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Rear Panel of Television NOTE 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 A sing...

Page 26: ...s the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 5 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Rear Panel of Television NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 A si...

Page 27: ...PUT PR jack 4 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 5 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 6 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eig...

Page 28: ...7 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 See Page 15 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 3 If your device is connected to INPUT 1 component jacks make sure to select VID1 OPTICAL from the THEATER INPUT SOURCE menu If ...

Page 29: ... the INPUT button to return to the previous channel NOTE 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 See Page 15 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 3 If your device is connected to INPUT 1 component jacks make sure to select VID1 COAXIAL DIGITAL from the THEATER INPUT SOURCE menu If ...

Page 30: ...al speakers The television s internal center channel speaker which are on only when the television is in SURROUND STADIUM SURROUND ROCK ARENA SURROUND JAZZ CLUB SURROUND PRO LOGIC or SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL mode 3 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the AUDIO TO HI FI output on the TV 4 These speakers are connected to the rear speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV 5 This sub woo...

Page 31: ...ls DOLBY DIGITAL 1 2 4 5 3 To be used with DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box with Dobly Digital output This provides up to 6 channels of all digital surround sound There are 3 full range channels for the front FL C FR plus separate full range left and right surround channels SL SR The sixth channel is Low Frequency Effects for a sub woofer SW supplying those room shaking rumbles experienced in the be...

Page 32: ...LE CBL button The CBL button will blink indicating that the remote will now control your cable box See page 33 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box To operate your satellite receiver point the remote at the remote sensor of the satellite receiver and press the SATELLITE SAT button The SAT button will blink indicating that the remote will now control your satellit...

Page 33: ...ns will not appear to light if the room is too bright 1 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 2 TV button When the TV button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in TV mode 3 VCR button When the VCR button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in V...

Page 34: ... menu s Pressing the 7 button while in the SET UP menu will take you directly to the CLOCK SET sub menu This makes navigating the menu s faster and easier NOTE The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode 9 SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minut...

Page 35: ...ck to the original channel 16 MENU buttons The MENU button will start the On Screen Display 17 EXIT buttons When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays 18 THUMB STICK SELECT buttons All the On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK The THUMB STICK will highlight function or adjust and set different features press the THUMB STICK toward desired di...

Page 36: ...NT 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 select between main picture and sub picture tuning The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is being controlled ...

Page 37: ... The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input ANT A only or two inputs ANT A and ANT B ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub picture simultaneously ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture Component VIDEO Y PB PR input can be viewed as a sub picture only when SPLIT PIP mode is selected To select between main picture and PIP sub picture tuning press the PIP CH button on...

Page 38: ...selected as a main channel the SWAP feature is disable 3 COMPONENT Y PB PR input can be viewed as main or sub picture only when SPLIT PIP MODE is chosen 4 Only sound from the main picture can be heard PICTURE IN PICTURE CONT SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel number those set in memory and display them as PIP sub pictures along the right edge of the screen Press ...

Page 39: ... will be allowed If sub picture is changed to a COMPONENT Y PB PR using the PIP CH button the PIP mode will automatically change to SPLIT mode 2 SURF mode PIP is only allowed when ANT A is the main picture 4 FREEZE button With PIP ON If you wish to freeze the sub picture press the FREEZE button This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company recording statistics f...

Page 40: ...ess this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for example a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing CAUTION A pattern burn may develop if the sub picture is left in the same corner permanently If the PIP feature is used frequently occasionally MOVE the sub picture using the THUMB STICK or s NOTE 1 Each free...

Page 41: ...our VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR If the VCR does not turn off try a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cann...

Page 42: ... These buttons are for operating the TV MY VCR CODE IS ___________________ NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes You must first program the remote to match the remote system of...

Page 43: ...ox NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable box operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the ...

Page 44: ...te receiver refer to page 37 1 Turn ON your satellite receiver 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your satellite receiver 3 Press the SATELLITE SAT button on the remote to switch to satellite pre coded mode 4 Hold down the SAT button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your satellite receiver as shown on page 37 The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code wa...

Page 45: ...ntil the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above 4 The INPUT button will act at the TV SAT button when in SAT mode 1 SATELLITE SAT button This button allows the remote to control your satellite receiver by setting it to SATELLITE mode 2 PRECODED SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons These buttons transmit the chosen prec...

Page 46: ...ed mode 4 Hold down the DVD button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your DVD player as shown on page 37 The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your DVD player when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed...

Page 47: ...pes of Audio Video component You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio Video component refer to page 37 1 Turn ON your Audio Video component you wish to control with the Remote 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your Audio Video component 3 Press and release the AV1 AV2 or AV3 button to switch to Audio Video component pre coded mode 4 Hold down the AV1 AV2 or...

Page 48: ...moved from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above 1 AV1 AV2 AV3 Button These buttons allows the remote to control your Audio Video equipment by setting it to Audio Video mode 2 PRECODED Audio Video Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Audio Video component codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the T...

Page 49: ...07 Dynatech 01 Electrohome 24 Electrophone 24 Emerex 08 Emerson 01 09 13 16 24 27 28 33 36 41 47 49 50 Fisher 19 21 32 45 Fuji 10 23 Funai 01 GE 04 23 40 46 Gerrard 01 Go Video 67 Goldstar 24 25 43 Gradiente 01 Harley Davidson 01 Harmon Kardon 25 Harwood 30 Headquarter 18 Hi Q 19 Hitachi 02 03 04 05 Jensen 02 JVC 02 14 26 KEC 09 24 Kenwood 02 25 26 KLH 30 Kodak 23 24 Lloyd 01 Lloyd s 27 Logik 30 L...

Page 50: ...Quarter 18 Quartz 18 Quasar 23 Radio Shack 01 24 Radix 24 Randex 24 Runco 15 Samsung 17 44 Sanky 15 20 Sansui 02 26 Sanyo 18 19 32 44 Scott 16 17 33 34 36 41 Sears 03 05 18 21 23 24 32 45 Sharp 20 Shintom 30 Shogun 44 Singer 30 Sony 08 10 22 23 STS 03 Sylvania 01 16 23 29 31 Symphonic 01 Tatung 02 TEAC 01 02 Technics 23 38 Teknika 01 23 24 Telefunken 42 TMK 27 44 Toshiba 16 17 21 36 Torvision 24 4...

Page 51: ...ec 21 Dae Ryung 20 Eastern 14 Electricord 31 Everquest 51 Focus 52 GC Electronics 32 39 Gemini 05 38 43 51 General Instruments 01 12 Goldstar 10 25 Hamlin 04 13 22 23 Hitachi 01 Hytex 36 Jasco 11 Jerrold 01 08 12 37 49 50 51 Macom 35 Magnavox 15 Memorex 03 Movie Time 29 31 33 NSC 29 33 38 Oak 21 36 46 Panasonic 02 03 09 Paragon 03 Phillips 11 15 16 26 30 42 43 44 Pioneer 06 10 19 Popular Mechanics...

Page 52: ...48 Zentek 52 SATELLITE BRAND CODES Echostar 04 Hitachi 05 Hughes 05 RCA 02 Sony 03 AMPLIFIER BRAND Aiwa 05 06 Carver 01 06 07 08 Casio 09 Clarinette 09 Denon 10 Fisher 08 11 Hitachi 12 JVC 13 Kenwood 14 15 17 18 Lloyd s 09 Magnavox 01 06 09 Marantz 01 06 16 MCS 16 Modulaire 09 Onkyo 09 Optimus 03 04 11 15 20 Panasonic 16 Penney 09 Philips 01 06 Pioneer 03 04 20 21 22 Quasar 16 Realistic 09 Sansui ...

Page 53: ... Krell 02 Magnavox 02 Marantz 02 03 MCS 03 Mission 03 NSM 02 Onkyo 16 Optimus 05 07 17 Panasonic 03 Philips 02 Pioneer 07 17 Proton 02 QED 02 Quasar 03 RCA 01 21 Realistic 01 Rotel 02 SAE 02 Sansui 02 Scott 01 Sony 05 18 Technics 03 19 30 Victor 13 TAPE BRAND Aiwa 11 12 Hitachi 01 02 03 04 Jerrold 13 14 JVC 05 Kenwood 06 Optimus 07 Panasonic 08 Pioneer 07 Scientific Atlanta 15 Sony 09 10 11 12 Sta...

Page 54: ...MB STICK to highlight a different feature 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed and text will appear giving a description of that menu This part of the screen shows what selections are available This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use ...

Page 55: ... antenna or cable TV 4 AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons 5 CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons add skip 6 CHANNEL LIST Check channel name scan and child lock 7 CLOCK SET Set before using timer features 8 MAGIC FOCUS Automatically match red green and blue colors to make white 9 COMPONENT SET Select type of component input ...

Page 56: ...contrast 2 BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness 3 COLOR Adjust color 4 TINT Adjust tint 5 SHARPNESS Adjust sharpness 6 RESET Set VIDEO settings to factory preset 7 ADVANCED SETTINGS Improve picture performance 1 EQUALIZER Precise audio control 2 RESET Set AUDIO settings to factory preset 3 ADVANCE SETTINGS Improve sound performance 1 THEATER MODES Picture and sound are automatically set 2 SURROUND Special...

Page 57: ...own above will take you directly to the CLOCK SET sub menu NOTE To see an auto demonstration of the on screen displays with HELP text displayed press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto demonstration MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen dis...

Page 58: ...ly answer three questions and a graphic will be displayed showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system Press THUMB STICK or to highlight the correct answers to all three questions Press THUMB STICK to display the graphic guide Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET See page 43 ...

Page 59: ...ghlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu RECEPTION BAND Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2 ...

Page 60: ...nction is engaged programming will stop If two antenna are connected switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or to erase additional channels CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels ...

Page 61: ...SET UP 61 Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or or the number buttons to change the channel Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu ...

Page 62: ...NNEL MEMORY SCAN and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL LOCK Press THUMB STICK or to review more channels Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu NOTE Each touch of THUMB STICK or will display the next eight channels CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT ...

Page 63: ...T UP 63 Use THUMB STICK or to set the time date and year Press THUMB STICK or to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position ...

Page 64: ...e lines To simplify convergence HITACHI incorporates a function called MAGIC FOCUS which the TV to self adjust This process will take approximately 45 seconds If this button is pressed during this 45 second period no change is picture quality will occur After this 45 second self adjust period picture quality will be optimum Do not move the TV during self adjust To enter this self adjust mode you m...

Page 65: ...ams HDTV High Definition Television Use for High Vision Signal Y PB PR from HDTV Set Top Box SDTV DVD Standard Definition Television or Digital Video Disc Y CB CR such as DVD Digital Video Disc Player NOTE 1 If Color System is set improperly does not match actual input signal the color and tint of the main picture will be abnormal 2 You must be tuned to VIDEO 1 or 2 input and have a component hook...

Page 66: ...CK to select CHANNEL LIST Press THUMB STICK to select preset CHANNEL LIST Press THUMB STICK to scroll through the preset CHANNEL LIST Press THUMB STICK to select desired CHANNEL ID To customize CHANNEL ID select CUSTOM CH Press THUMB STICK or to select letter Press THUMB STICK or to change character position represents a blank space Press CHANNEL or and the number buttons to label additional chann...

Page 67: ...SET to erase a CHANNEL ID NOTES 1 If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode see page 42 the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same 2 CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture ...

Page 68: ... desired VIDEO ID To customize VIDEO ID select CUSTOM Press THUMB STICK twice to select the video input to be named Press THUMB STICK or to select letters Press THUMB STICK or to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position represents a blank space Select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition NOTE VIDEO ID will be ...

Page 69: ...e category you would like to rename Use THUMB STICK or to change a letter and THUMB STICK to select the next character to change To enter a channel into a category highlight the channel location to be stored Press CHANNEL or or the number buttons to enter the desired channel Repeat until category has been set with your favorite channels The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner ...

Page 70: ...he right edge of the screen This is useful for previewing a category Use THUMB STICK or to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen NOTE 1 If a category has some blank channel entries these channels will appear as black sub pictures 2 Each category contains 2 groups of 3 channels Pressing the MENU butt...

Page 71: ...re and sound for channels 3 4 on both ANT A B and all video inputs will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the front panel will be deactivated except the POWER button When TV TIME OUT is turned on you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period Set clock first Use THUMB STICK or to highlight ONCE TV will time out one time only D...

Page 72: ...f ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode see page 42 when a channel is locked it is locked on both antenna inputs 2 When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set see page 46 3 When the RECALL button is pressed text appears on the screen to indicate that CHILD LOCK is activated ...

Page 73: ... you want the timer to turn on TV If you set timer to turn on DAILY do not need to set DAY OF WEEK Press THUMB STICK or to highlight then press down on the THUMB STICK to select mode ONCE TV will turn on off one time only or mode DAILY TV will turn on Off at the same time every day WEEKLY TV will turn on off at same time every week OFF to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STIC...

Page 74: ...e the channel after the ON Timer has been activated the OFF Timer will deactivate 2 If no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is activated the TV will automatically turn off after three hours CAUTION Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the ON and OFF TIMERS For safety the TV should be turned off when you are away from home ...

Page 75: ...when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later Select OFF to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu NOTE 1 Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again To do this turn your VCR laserdisc or DVD player OFF This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described ab...

Page 76: ... every program CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use THUMB STICK or to highlight the function to change then press THUMB STICK to change the function Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu NOTE CLOSED CAPTION will not work when viewing a 480P 720P or 1080i input via the COMPONENT Y PB P...

Page 77: ... Setup Feature showing you basic TV functions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System This feature will be displayed every time your TV is turned on unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF After 10 seconds Auto Demo will start automatically To disable this function press the MENU button at any time during the tour and the following screen will appear Use THUMB STICK or then pres...

Page 78: ...trast between black and white levels in the picture This adjustment will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRA AI is OFF See page 59 BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture TINT Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount o...

Page 79: ...9 PB PR input jacks 2 If you ar using the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks Y PB PR and notice that the TINT and COLOR are abnormal check to make sure that COMPONENT SET SET COLOR SYSTEM is set properly see page 48 ...

Page 80: ...g sensor is located in the front panel to produce a more natural picture 2 Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones 3 Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture Turn the AI function off to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant...

Page 81: ...nter is toward bottom of screen to 10 video center is toward top of screen Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality Use THUMB STICK or to highlight the function to be adjusted When EQUALIZER is highlighted press THUMB STICK to select the frequency you would like to adjust 60 250 1K 3K or 10K Then use THUMB STICK or to adjust selected frequency When RESET is...

Page 82: ...received See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STEREO SELECTED SAP SELECTED MONO SELECTED AUTO NOISE CANCEL This function eliminates the noise between stations If a channel is tuned and is noisy this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low a...

Page 83: ...VIDEO 83 This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems ...

Page 84: ...s chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST 66 COLOR TEMPERATURE WARM EQUALIZER set to center LOUDNESS OFF PERFECT VOLUME OFF DYNAMIC BASS ON SURROUND PRO LOGIC When MUSIC mode is chosen the following are automatically set CONTRAST 100 COLOR TEMPERATURE COOL EQUALIZER set to enhance low and high frequency range LOUDNESS OFF PERFECT VOLUME OFF DYNAMIC BASS OFF SURROUND ROCK ARENA When SPO...

Page 85: ...g viewed However if RESET is selected all modes will reset to the initial conditions as explained above When RESET is selected it will take approximately two seconds to return to factory conditions SPORTS mode Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu ...

Page 86: ...ghlighted speakers MAIN volume also controls AUDIO TO HI FI output level Adjust MAIN volume first Each SURROUND setting has separate FL Front Left C Center FR Front Right SR Surround Right SL Surround Left and SW Sub Woofer volume controls except OFF which has only balance and SW Sub Woofer controls All speaker volumes will increase or decrease when the main VOLUME is set The maximum volume allowe...

Page 87: ...nd effects that will match the action on the TV screen For example Dolby Pro Logic will enhance the effect of a car viewed driving from the left side of the TV screen to the right side The surround channel speakers are placed behind the viewing area to additional spatial sound effects To fully benefit from Dolby Pro Logic Surround it is recommended that the surround speaker system be complete as s...

Page 88: ...by adjusting FL Front Left and FIR Front Right volume control NOTE Center channel audio will always be heard from the TV s center speakers If THEATER SPEAKER SETUP FRONT L R is set to EXTERNAL W AMP center channel audio will still be heard from the TV s center speakers 0nlv the front Left and Right internal TV speakers can be turned off ...

Page 89: ...r you wish to adjust is highlighted static noise will be heard from this speaker then use THUMB STICK or to adjust VOLUME Using TEST TONE you can quickly and easily set each speaker volume to a desired level Press on THUMB STICK when TEST TONE is highlighted to manually cycle through all speakers When main VOLUME is changed all speaker volumes will change according to the percentages you set in th...

Page 90: ...ear panel and ANALOG Audio Left Right Inputs on rear panel 2 DIGITAL audio can only be used for VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 inputs ANTA ANT B and VIDEO 3 inputs can accept only ANALOG audio input 3 You cannot select COAXIAL for both VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 inputs You also cannot select OPTICAL for both VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 inputs You may only have 1 type of audio input for each rear panel input LISTENTING POSIT...

Page 91: ... return to previous menu NOTES 1 This feature adjusts audio delay to surround speakers to make audio performance optimum based on your specific setup 2 This feature is only accessible when SURROUND PRO LOGIC and SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL modes are selected ...

Page 92: ...lows the audio to be reproduced in such a way that the impact of sound track extremes such as explosions are reduced while quiet passages are boosted allowing ail the audio information to be heard at a low volume level As it s name suggests this mode intended for night time viewing When MAXIMUM is selected This mode makes the best use of the televisions dynamic range it will enhance the sound effe...

Page 93: ...u are using the TV speaker terminals on rear panel to power your surround speakers Select SURROUND NO if you are not using the TV speaker terminals for your surround speakers or want to turn surround speakers OFF Select SUB WOOFER YES if you have a sub woofer connected to the rear panel Sub Woofer jack If you are not using this rear panel Sub Woofer jack or wish to turn OFF your SUB WOOFER select ...

Page 94: ...g cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your television Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Don t leave it on or near a heate...

Page 95: ...used by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to impr...

Page 96: ...nds and press the power switch again 3 If there is still no power unplug the power cord from the wall Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in Press the power switch again This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television Features Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses Arti...

Page 97: ...nce C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm Component Video Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance PB PR 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Audio input level 47k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms Outputs Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Audio 470mVrms 1k Ohm Dimensions 53SDX01B Height in 55 3 4 Width in 46 Depth in 26 1 4 Weight lbs 234 61SDX01B Height in 61 1 4 Width in 52 1 2 Depth in 28 7 8 Weight lbs 255 NOTE Due to improvements specifications in...

Page 98: ... hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical...

Page 99: ...NOTES 99 NOTES blank page for consumer notes ...

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