Hitachi 53SWX01W - Manuals

ACCESSORIES 5 POWER TV VCR CBL AV2 AV1 AV3 SAT DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 LAST CH SLEEP INPUT HELP C.S. EXIT MENU CH VOL RECA LL MUTE GUIDE/TV GUIDE/TV GUIDE/TV INFO VCR PLUS+ SVCS GUIDE/TV SCHD PIP PIP CH SWAP FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS PROG TV/VCR SLOW SOURCE WIZARD REC SELECT C.C. ASPECT 1. 2 . 1. R...

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 6 CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed tooclose to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picturedistortion. S S L R 4' MINIMUM...

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 7 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors.For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sellaudio/video produc...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 8 NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use. 2. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text dis...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give thebest picture. (see page 60) REMOTE CONTROL sens...

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 10 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the followingexamples: NOTES: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture...

REAR PANEL JACKS 11 Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input canbe displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as asub-picture.) T...

REAR PANEL JACKS 12 Component: Y-P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. NOTES: 1. DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 1 or 2 when using Y-PBPR input. 2. When using the Y-PBPR input jacks,...

STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUITTHESE TERMINALS(Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) P B P R P B P R L REAR SPEAKER 8 W ONLY R DVD Player Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. VCR #2 Cable TV Box Optional, see tipson page 15 VCR #1 Outs...

14 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. Push in the Right Speaker button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the button. Once the wire is in place, pullthe red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place. In t...

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 15 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connectionsin place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audi...

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUITTHESE TERMINALS(Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) P B P R P B P R L REAR SPEAKER 8 Ω ONLY R R L INPUT Stereo System Amplifier To Audio Input Terminal of External Amplifier MONITOR OUT INPU...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 17 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set isdependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of videoand audio in...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 18 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to ...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 19 CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to t...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 22 CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT TO INPUT COMPONENT: Y-P B P R 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from th...

23 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 24 for the different surround soundrequirements. (See page 64 and 65 for SURROUND functions.) The television s internal speakers. The television s internal center channel speaker, which...

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 24 SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF Receive mono and stereo sound. STADIUM Listener has feeling of being at a stadium. ROCK ARENA Listener has feeling of being at a rock concert. JAZZ CLUB Listener has feeling of being at a jazz club. DOLBY Movie...

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL 25 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate differenttypes of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.Basic operation ...

HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 26 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode. VCR button When the VCR button is pressed, it will blink to indi...

HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 27 AV1, AV2, AV3 buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 36) SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent pres...

HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 28 ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the aspect ratio of the viewable picture in normal, full, fill, and smooth wide. (See page 48 and49 for more information) COMMERCIAL SKIP (C.S.) button Press this button repeatedly to select channel ...

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 29 NOTES: 1. Y-PBPR input cannot be viewed as main picture or sub-picture when in SINGLE PIP MODE. If you tune to a Y-PBPR input, the TV set will automatically change to SPLIT PIP MODE. 2. When ANT B is selected as the main channel, the SWAP feature is disabled.3. COMPONENT:...

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 30 NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory. (see pages 43 and 44) 2. If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. 3. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when AN...

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 31 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 fora mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE ...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 32 Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of yourVCR. (refer to page 37 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote cont...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 33 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 ofyour cable box. (refer to page 37) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Ai...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS 34 Operating the precoded function for your satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote systemof your satellite receiver. (refer to page 37)...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS 35 Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system ofyour DVD player. (refer to page 37 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your DVD pl...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT 36 Operating the precoded function for your Audio/Video component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio/Video component. You must first program the remote to match the remotesystem of your Audio/Video component. (ref...

ULTRATEC OSD 38 SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on the re...

ULTRATEC OSD 39 SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SET UP 1. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. 2. PLUG & PLAY Optimum hook up for your system. 3. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. 4. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. 5. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel b...

SET UP 40 SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or on the remote to highlight the function desired. NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button onthe TV set for approximately five...

SET UP 41 SET UP This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answerthree 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 q...

SET UP 42 SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown ...

SET UP 43 SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antenna areconnec...

SET UP 44 SET UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote controlCHANNEL or buttons. 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 t...

SET UP 45 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been addedto CHANNEL 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 pre...

SET UP 46 SET UP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. 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. CLOCK ...

SET UP 47 SET UP Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in theproper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color. To produce these colors, however, the beams must beprecisely aligned over ...

SET UP 48 SET UP The PICTURE FORMATS function is very useful when setting up reception of High Definition, StandardDefinition and NTSC signals. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select Aspect Style (normal, full, fill, smooth wide) Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB S...

SET UP 49 SET UP V. POSITION Adjust this when viewing a COMPONENT: Y-PBPR signal. This feature is used to center an HDTV video signal between the top and bottom gray bars. Adjustable range is -10(video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10(video center is toward top of screen). Fill Choose this ...

CUSTOMIZE 52 CUSTOMIZE This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename.A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES. To rename...

CUSTOMIZE 53 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to adesired favorite channel. Select a category using THUMB STICK or . Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is us...

CUSTOMIZE 54 CUSTOMIZE This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set. The code to enter PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset...

CUSTOMIZE 56 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use THUMB STICK to select Video Input. Use THUMB STICK or , then press down (SELECT) on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will tur...

CUSTOMIZE 57 CUSTOMIZE DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible....

CUSTOMIZE 58 CUSTOMIZE FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TVfunctions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will bedisplayed every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. ...

VIDEO 60 VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjustpicture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible.When AI is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to turn the AI on or off. Use THUMB STICK or to select functi...

AUDIO 62 AUDIO Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. MTS MODE Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receivinga weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio pro...

THEATER 63 AUDIO Use THUMB STICK or to change THEATER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 83%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - COOL, EQUALIZER is set to center, LOUDNESS - ON, PERFECT VOLUME - ON, DYNAMIC BASS - OFF, SURROUND - OFF When MOVIES mode is chosen, ...

THEATER 65 AUDIO DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic provides four separate sound channels: front left, center, front right, and surround. For properly encoded programs marked the center sound channel contains the dialogue for the program viewed. The left and right channels produce sound effects that wi...

THEATER 66 THEATER DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital provides six independent sound channels: front left, center, front right, surround left, surround right, and sub woofer. Select this feature when viewing properly encoded programs marked . To fully benefit from Dolby Digital Surround, it is recommended ...

THEATER 67 AUDIO Use THUMB STICK or to select DIGITAL or ANALOG. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. Set audio input to Digital or Analog. This fueature is used only when viewing VIDEO:1 or VIDEO:2 inputs,since only these inputs can accept DIGITAL audio input. INPUT SO...

THEATER 68 THEATER Use THUMB STICK or to select STANDARD, NIGHT, MAXIMUM. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. When STANDARD is selected: It is the normal listening mode. It does not make full use of your televisions dynamic range, but is a good compromise for all dayvi...

THEATER 69 AUDIO SPEAKER SETUP Select specific speaker output, including a subwoofer. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight feature. Press down on THUMB STICK to select INTERNAL or EXTERNAL W/AMP.Use THUMB STICK to change SURROUND or SUB WOOFER feature to your desired setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or...

70 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used ifthe screen is extremely dirty. Place your television away from extreme heat,...

71 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ¥ IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neonlamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. ¥ GHOSTS:Ghosts are caused by the television signal follow...

USEFUL INFO 72 HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Pre...

USEFUL INFO 73 Features: ¥ Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥ Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses¥ Artificial Intelligence System¥ Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.)¥ High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP)¥ ...

USEFUL INFO 74 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154 Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service,a network of Hitachi Au...