Hitachi 60DX10B - Manuals

ACCESSORIES 5 Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4311UG (Part No. HL01651).2. Two ÒAAÓ size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover...

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...

DIGITAL ARRAY POWER INPUT EXIT SELECT f e b a c d i j Push open door andpull forward and down PUSH POWER INPUT h g EXIT VOL+ VOL- CH- CH+ VOL+ VOL- CH- CH+ MENU SELECT MENU DIGITAL ARRAY POWER EXIT SELECT i j Push open door andpull forward and down PUSH MENU a b d c INPUT VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ F E H G f...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9 f POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. g PERFECT PICTURE sensor The PERFECT PICTURE sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give thebest picture. (see page 48) h REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your r...

REAR PANEL JACKS 10 g SPEAKER MATRIX SURROUND Switch Use this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features. See page 17 for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. The TVÕs Internal Speakers will be switched off when ÒEXT.Ó is selected. h REAR SPEAKER Terminals These terminals are used to connect...

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERSDO NOT SHORT CIRCUITTHESE TERMINALS.(Such damage is NOT COVEREDby your television warranty) SP. MATRIXSURROUND EXT. R L REAR SPEAKER AUDIO TO H...

REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 12 CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red button and insert the positive (+) lead wire into the hole next to the button. Once the wire isin place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place. In...

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust...

14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dependent on themodel and features of each component. Check the ownerÕs manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs andoutputs....

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will beabnormal if the connection is loose. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. A single VCR c...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 4. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the PB OUT, CB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or...

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 17 Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. a The televisionÕs internal speakers. 2 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the ÒAUDIO TO HI-FIÓ output on the TV. 3 Th...

THE REMOTE CONTROL 18 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different typesof VCRs, DVD, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in onearea. To operate your TV, ...

19 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to obtain thedesired sound level. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INPUT STATUS VOL CH POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FREEZE HELP MENU MUTE EXIT LAST CH REC TV/VCR PIX SELECT PIP CH SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these b...

20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV a TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. b STATUS button Use the STATUS function to check the channel being received, or if it has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP). c MENU, SELECT, CURSOR buttons All On-Screen Display features can...

21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV f INPUT button The INPUT button will select between the antenna signal and the video inputs. If the Sub-picture is on, and the main pictureis chosen with the PIP CH button, the main picture will alternate between the video inputs and antenna source by ever...

22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ▲ ▲ VOLUME 8 ▲ ▲ MUTE 8 ▲ ▲ SOFTMUTE 8 MUTE MUTE g VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up ( G ) or down ( H ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., pre...

23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner featureallows you to view the antenna input on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. TheDual Tuner...

24 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) b SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SWAP button. Gray background SWAP VIDEO: 1 PIP ANT A 31 Green color ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 Gray background Green color c MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another...

26 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCRÕs code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your VCR...

27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your DVD Player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD PlayerÕs code has not been pre- coded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your DVD Player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, ...

28 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable/satellite boxÕs code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your cable/satellite box cannot be operate...

ULTRATEC OSD 30 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SEL 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on...

ULTRATEC OSD 31 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SEL MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons.CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, scan, and child ...

SET UP 32 SETUP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR G or H 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 s...

SET UP 33 SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR G or H to highlight the signal source and press SELECT button to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR F to return to previous menu. Recepti...

SET UP 34 SETUP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( G ) or DOWN ( H ). If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. Remember to select th...

SET UP 35 SETUP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote controlCHANNEL G or H buttons. To add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY use CHANNEL G or H , or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or CUR...

SET UP 36 SETUP 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 CURSOR G or H to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR F to return to previous...

SET UP 37 SETUP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. Use CURSOR G or H to set the time, date, and year. Press CURSOR F or E to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR F to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. CLOCK SET CU...

SET UP 38 SETUP Use the number buttons to select which point to adjust: - Upper Left, - Upper Middle, - Upper Right, - Center Left, - Center, - Center Right, - Bottom Left, - Bottom Middle, - Bottom Right. Press the CURSOR buttons to move the displayed color up, down, left, or right. Press MENU to c...

CUSTOM 39 CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. Press CURSOR H to s...

CUSTOM 41 CUSTOMIZE This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename.A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. To rename the categories, use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename...

CUSTOM 42 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan-nel. Select a category using CURSOR F or E buttons. Use CURSOR F , E , G or H buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. Pr...

CUSTOM 43 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 co...

CUSTOM 45 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use CURSOR G or H , then press SELECT , to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 4 automatically, when the VIDEO: 4 input device...

CUSTOM 46 CUSTOMIZE DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off. AUTO will display closed captions when audio is muted. 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 entir...

AUDIO AUDIO 49 Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Use CURSOR G or H to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR F or E to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit MENU. ...

AUDIO 50 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...

51 THEATER THEATER THEATER Use CURSOR G or H to highlight THEATER MODES function. Press SELECT to change THEATER MODES function. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST-74%, AUTO COLOR-ON, COLOR TEMP.-WARM, LOUDNESS-ON, PERFECT VOLUME-ON. When MOVIE mode is chosen, the ...

52 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 dry cloth. Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be u...

53 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...

54 USEFUL INFO 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...

55 SPECIFICATION Features: ¥ Superfine Picture Quality 850 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥ Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses ¥ PERFECT PICTURE System ¥ Remote (Controls many DVD/VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) ¥ High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) ¥ Full Set of Input Jack...

USEFUL INFO 56 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...