Hitachi 53SWX12B - Manual

ACCESSORIES 5 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5711TSI (Part No. HL01641), or Remote Control Unit CLU-5713TSI (Part No. HL01643). 2. Two ÒAAÓ size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the n...

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 FRONT VIEW a MENU/SELECT button This 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 SELECT button when in MENU mode. b INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the curre...

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 the bestpicture. (see page 57) h REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your r...

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: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture ...

REAR PANEL JACKS 11 a 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.)...

REAR PANEL JACKS 12 f Component: Y-P B P R Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 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 standard video signal for INPUT:4 and 5. Items g ~ j are for 53/61SWX10B and 53/61SWX12B only. g REAR SPEAKER Outpu...

P B P R AUDIO TO HI-FI P B P R 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 L R Y/VIDEO AUDIO INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 (MONO) (MONO) ANT A TOCONVERTER ANT B DVD Player Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player, VCR,camc...

FIRST TIME USE 14 P B P R AUDIO TO HI-FI P B P R STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUITTHESE TERMINALS(Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) R L REAR SPEAKER DVD Player Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. VCR #2 Cable TV Box Optional, see ti...

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 audio output (mono sound), connect ...

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES P B P R AUDIO TO HI-FI P B P R 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 L R Y/VIDEO AUDIO INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 (MONO) (MONO) ANT A TOCONVERTER ANT B R L INPUT Stereo System ...

FIRST TIME USE 17 Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 18 for the different surround soundrequirements. (See pages 65-67 for SURROUND functions.) a The televisionÕs internal speakers. b The televisionÕs internal center channel speaker, which is...

FIRST TIME USE 18 SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF 1 3 5 Receive mono and stereo sound. STADIUM 1 2 4 3 5 Listener has feeling of being at a stadium. ROCK ARENA 1 2 4 3 5 Listener has feeling of being at a rock concert. JAZZ CLUB 1 2 4 3 5 Listener has feeling of b...

19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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...

20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT51. 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 INPU...

23 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, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment withone touch. Basi...

24 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 for instructions on how to set the remotecontrol to TV mode.) b TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote ...

25 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV g AV1, AV2, AV3, or CD, TAPE, AMP buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 34) i SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen....

26 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV r 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 dow...

27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. When using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be viewed as a single mode PIP. 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.4. In SINGLE PIP mode, thumb stick CURSOR G , H will move t...

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SPLIT MODE PIP Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, alongthe right edge of the screen. Press th...

29 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) d 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 FREEZ...

30 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 35 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote cont...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 31 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 35) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Ai...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS 32 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...

33 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 35 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your DVD pl...

34 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT 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 36 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 37 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SEL SETUP Set Menu Language Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Plug & Play Optimum hook up for your system. Set Antenna/Cable Select Antenna or Cable TV. Set Channel Memory First time set up for channel buttons. Edit Channel Memory Channe...

SET UP 38 SETUP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK 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 f...

SET UP 40 SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Use THUMB STICK G or H to highlight the correct signal mode. Press down on THUMB STICK to select highlighted signal. Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK F to return to previous menu. Re...

SET UP 41 SETUP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in SET CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow youto skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( G ) or DOWN ( H ). If the EXIT button is pressed while SET CHANNEL MEMORY function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antenna arec...

SET UP 42 SETUP Use this function after SET CHANNEL MEMORY is completed to add or erase additional channels to theremote control CHANNEL G or H buttons. Add or erase additional channels while still in EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL G or H or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to...

SET UP 43 SETUP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in NAME THE CHANNEL, which have beenadded to EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by SET PARENTAL LOCKS. Press THUMB STICK G or H to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK F to return t...

SET UP 44 SETUP The time must be set before you can SET PROGRAM TIMER or TV TIME OUT. Use THUMB STICK G or H to set the time, date, and year. Press THUMB STICK F or E to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK F to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. SET...

SET UP 45 SETUP 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 e...

SET UP 46 SETUP SETUP The PICTURE FORMATS function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition, StandardDefinition and NTSC signals. PICTURE FORMATS P i c t u r e F o r m a t s Ant A 6 Aspect Style NormalFullFillSmooth Wide V. Position 0 Comp Color Type HDTVSDTV/DVD Video Display 1080i5...

SET UP 47 SETUP V. POSITION This function allows you to select when aspect style is either Full or Fill or Smooth Wide. Vertical position can be changed with thismode. For example, it will be useful for centering the picture when there is gray area at both top and bottom of the picture with HDTVsign...

CUSTOMIZE 48 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 CATV signal source is selected. Press THUMB STICK...

CUSTOMIZE 49 CUSTOMIZE Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK H to highlight NAME THE INPUTS. Press THUMB STICK E to select preset NAME THE INPUTS. Press THUMB STICK G or H to scroll through the preset INPUT NAME LIST. Press down on THUMB STICK to select d...

CUSTOMIZE 50 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 FAVORITE CHANNELS function. Channel stored with CHANNEL MEMORY will automatically be stored in FAVORITE CHANNELS. To rename...

CUSTOMIZE 51 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAVORITE CHANNEL selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture toa desired favorite channel. Select a category using THUMB STICK F or E . Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This i...

CUSTOMIZE 52 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 SET PARENTAL LOCKS is a four digit secret code number. The factory pres...

CUSTOMIZE 53 CUSTOMIZE This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once a week. Use THUMB STICK E to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4. Use THUMB STICK G or H to select the time the TV will turn on and off. Use THUMB STICK E to change position. Use THUMB STICK G ...

CUSTOMIZE 54 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use THUMB STICK G or H , then press down on THUMB STICK to change VIDEO INPUT SENSOR setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 4 automatically, wh...

CUSTOMIZE 55 CUSTOMIZE DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off. AUTO will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. 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 ...

AUDIO 58 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO E x i t E x i t 90% 50% B a s s T r e b l eB a l a n c eR e s e tA d v a n c e d S e t t i n g s 50% 50% THUMB STICK THUMB STICK MENU CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SEL CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO ...

AUDIO 59 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...

AUDIO 61 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 62 THEATER Use THUMB STICK G or H to change THEATER MODES settings. When NEWS mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 75%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - WARM, LOUDNESS - ON, PERFECT VOLUME - ON. When MOVIES mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 60%, CO...

THEATER 63 THEATER Surround The following surround settings will reproduce the ÒliveÓ sound you would hear in concert halls,sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. To enter the SURROUND MODE, use THUMB STICK G or H to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select SURROUND ...

THEATER 66 THEATER 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 ...

THEATER 67 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 68 THEATER Use THUMB STICK G or H to select DIGITAL or ANALOG. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK F to return to previous menu. Set audio input to Digital or Analog. This fueature is used only when viewing VIDEO:4 or VIDEO:5 inputs,since only these inputs can accept DIGITAL audio input. ...

THEATER 69 THEATER Use THUMB STICK G or H to select STANDARD, NIGHT, MAXIMUM. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK F 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...

THEATER 70 THEATER SPEAKER SETUP Select specific speaker output, including a subwoofer. Press THUMB STICK G or H to highlight feature. Press down on THUMB STICK to select INTERNAL or EXTERNAL W/AMP.Use THUMB STICK E to change SURROUND or SUB WOOFER feature to your desired setting. Press EXIT to quit...

71 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TVAND 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, ...

72 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 73 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 75 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...