Hitachi 53SBX10B - Manual

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 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 6 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 7 NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 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 ...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 8 POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the bestpicture. (see page 50) REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote ...

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 9 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 m...

REAR PANEL JACKS 10 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 11 NOTES: 1. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV s PR input. 2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the component CB output...

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 DVD Player Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. VCR #2 Cable TV Box Optional, see tipson page 13 VCR #1 Outside antenna orcable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Optional, see tipson page 13 V L R OUTPUT S-VIDEO ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTP...

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 13 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...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 14 P B P R AUDIO TO HI-FI R L INPUT Stereo System Amplifier To Audio Input Terminal of External Amplifier MONITOR OUT INPUT 1 AUDIO (MONO) L R AUDIO L R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R (MONO) S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO R L AUDIO L R INPUT 2 INPUT 4 (MONO) ANT A TOC...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player or DVD player to your TV set is dependent on themodel and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs andoutputs. T...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT4 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 the INP...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 18 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO VIDEO 4: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player to the INPUT (PB)...

19 THE GENIUS 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, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.Basic operation ...

20 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 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...

21 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 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 15minutes to this timer, up to a maximum of three hours. Once set, use STATUS when you want to view time...

THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK.The THUMB STICK will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. Press the THUMB STICK toward desired directionand press down to SELECT. VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up ...

23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. When using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be viewed as a sub-picture 2. When ANT B is selected as the main channel, the SWAP feature is disabled.3. Only sound from the main picture can be heard. Ant A 10 Main Picture Sub Picture Ant A 10 P B P R AUDIO TO HI-...

24 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen. 2. The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automat...

25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 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 ...

26 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 31 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote cont...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 27 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 31) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Ai...

28 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match theremote system of your se...

29 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 31 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your DVD pl...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT 30 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 32 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 THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on th...

ULTRATEC OSD 33 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 34 SETUP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR 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 secon...

SET UP 35 SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight the signal source and press down on THUMB STICK to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK to return to previous men...

SET UP 36 SETUP 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. Remember to select the co...

SET UP 37 SETUP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote controlCHANNEL or buttons. To add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY use CHANNEL or , or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK...

SET UP 38 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 THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous ...

SET UP 39 SETUP 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 S...

SET UP 40 SETUP Please 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, the output of these three color tubes can produce any ...

CUSTOM 41 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 THUMB STICK t...

CUSTOM 43 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 THUMB STICK to highlight the category you would like to rename. U...

CUSTOM 44 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan-nel. Select a category using THUMB STICK or buttons. Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is useful for previ...

CUSTOM 45 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 47 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use THUMB STICK or , then press down on THUMB STICK, to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 4 automatically, when the VIDEO: 4...

CUSTOM 48 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 51 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 THUMB STICK or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press THUMB STICK or to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit MENU...

AUDIO 52 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...

53 THEATER THEATER THEATER Use THUMB STICK or to highlight THEATER MODES function. Press down on THUMB STICK 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, SURROUND - OFF. W...

THEATER 54 THEATER Surround The following surround settings will reproduce the live sound you would hear in concert halls,sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. To enter the SURROUND MODE, use THUMB STICK or to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select SURROUND MODE o...

CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 55 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...

RECEPTION PROBLEMS 56 ¥ 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 57 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...

58 SPECIFICATION Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 1000 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 Jac...

USEFUL INFO 59 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...