Hitachi 65TWX20B - Manuals

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 5 CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed too close to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picturedistortion. S S L R 4' MINIMU...

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 6 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATVcoaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna orcable TV system, connect the coaxial ca...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO -AUDIO- L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER PULL MENU/SELECT buttonThis button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. Thisbutton also serves as the S...

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS 8 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the followingexamples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture ma...

REAR PANEL JACKS 9 Antenna Input/OutputThe 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.) The...

REAR PANEL JACKS 10 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. You may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the sa...

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 NOTE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5. 4. Cables are optional except when noted as provided. TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP P B P R ...

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connec-tions in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connec...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 13 To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. NOTE: 1. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the...

14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT5 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 of the VCR or the laserdisc player to t...

17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set at right. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/...

18 CONNECTING A/V NETWORK Your Hitachi Television is equiped with an A/V Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment(VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your HitachiTV Remote Contro...

19 A/V NETWORK SETUP WIZARD There are six steps in the setup procedure (VCR setup example below). HITACHI AV NET Wizard (step 1 of 6) This Wizard helps you with VCR connections and settings. Would you like to setup or modify your VCR? BACK NEXT HITACHI AV NET Wizard (step 2 of 6) Follow the digrams ...

21 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment withone touch. Basic opera...

22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for instructions on how to set the remotecontrol to TV mode.) TV buttonWhen the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode...

23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV C.C. buttonPress this button to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on, off and auto. You can also access this feature on the Setup menu.(See page 62). CD, TAPE, AMP buttonsWhen pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Aud...

27 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttonsSee separate section on pages 28~30 for a description. PIP CH buttonUse the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is highlighted indicateswhat channel is being controlled. VI...

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 29 SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, Pressthe P...

31 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 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...

32 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 ofyour cable box. (refer to page 37) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Ai...

34 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS 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...

35 USING YOUR REMOTETO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT Operating the precoded function for your Audio component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio component. You must first program the remote to match the remote systemof your Audio component. (refer to page 37 for pre-co...

36 THE SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL MUTE FAV CH SELECT VOL + CH - CH + A/V NET VOL - MENU ANT POWER EXIT POWER buttonPress Power button to turn the TV set ON or OFF. CH+ ( ), CH- ( ) Press the CH+ ( ) up or CH- ( ) down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate the on screen display features when in...

OSD 38 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 A/V Net on the remote control to access the A/V Net menu to...

OSD 39 Picture Mode Select between the four picture modes: Sports, Movies, News,and Music. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Vertical Position Centering top and bottom of the picture. Magic Focus Automatic or man...

VIDEO 40 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Video Use THUMB STICK or to highlight Picture Mode settings. When SPORTS mode is selected, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 100%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - HIGH, LOUDNESS - OFF, PERFECT VOLUME - OFF, SURROUND - SR...

VIDEO 42 MAGIC FOCUS MAGIC FOCUS Auto Digital Convergence AdjustmentPlease turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in theproper proportion, th...

VIDEO 43 NOTES: 1. Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 2. Auto Adjustment Mode is recommended. If convergence is still not acceptable, use the Manual Adjustment Mode.DO NOT press MAGIC FOCUS or use Auto Adjustment Mode after using Manual Adjustment Mode....

VIDEO 44 Your HITACHI Projection TV has an ADVANCED SETTINGS function which will automatically adjust picturesettings to produce the highest quality picture possible.When ADVANCED SETTINGS is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to access an ADVANCEDSETTINGS feature. Use THUMB STICK to highlight f...

AUDIO 45 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio MENU THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Locks Ch. Manager Audio Video Move SEL Sel Next/Prev Change Value Return SEL Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return 50% ...

AUDIO 46 Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls,sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. THUMB STICK SELECT Audio Move SEL Return Sound Enhancement Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio 50% 50% SRS ...

AUDIO 47 Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. Audio SourceMulti-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 progra...

CHANNEL MANAGER 48 Press THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu. THUMB STICK SELECT Ch. Manager Move SEL Return Ant A Ant B Ant A Ch. Manager CH# Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 Off -------- 9 Off --...

CHANNEL MANAGER 49 This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Usethis feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60channels a name when CATV signal source is selected. NOTES: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are...

LOCKS 50 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 time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000.Us...

LOCKS 51 Use MOVIE RATINGS to block from showing any movie you feel might have inappropriate content. Use THUMB STICK or to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for example PG-13, allmovies ra...

LOCKS 52 TV Ratings THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return TV Ratings Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-YG: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: MENU THUMB STICK Sub Rating D L S V FV TV P...

LOCKS 53 Canadian Ratings (Eng) THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: MENU THUMB STICK Canadian Ratings E...

LOCKS 54 Canadian Ratings (Frn) THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: MENU THUMB STICK Canad...

SETUP 55 Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or on the remote to highlight the function desired. This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use THUMB STICK , to highlight the language of your choice....

SETUP 56 The time must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” or “TV Time Out” features. Use THUMB STICK or to set the time and date. Press THUMB STICK or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu. Set The Clock THUMB STICK SELECT Set The Channels Set The Clock Menu Preference Setup ...

SETUP 57 Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Use THUMB STICK , to highlight the correct signal mode. Press down on THUMB STICK to select highlighted signal. Press EXIT to quit MENU or select ANT A to return to previous menu. Reception chan...

SETUP 58 This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antenna areconnected, swi...

SETUP 59 Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK , , , , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition. Set The Inputs THUMB STICK SELE...

SETUP 60 Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Use THUMB STICK or , then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO INPUT SIGNAL SENSOR is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to Video2 automatically, w...

SETUP 62 Caption Disply: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions 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 entirescreen...

63 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISIONAND 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, hum...

64 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 65 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 67 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...

USEFUL INFO 68 In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, LTD.Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Man...