Hitachi 43FDX11B manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV 53UDX10B 61UDX10B 43FDX1 1B 43FDX10B OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-19 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL UL TRA TEC BIT -MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 61-67 33-60 20-32 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL As an E NERGY S TA R ¤ Partner , Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that thi[...]

2 IMPORT ANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. W ARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equ[...]

SAFETY TIPS 3 1. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other . A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety . If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an e[...]

SAFETY TIPS 4 PICTURE CAUTIONS Picture Burn Prevention ¥ Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to projection television receivers. Such P A TTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HIT ACHI Factory Wa[...]

ACCESSORIES 5 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-571 1TSI (Part No. HL01641), or Remote Control Unit CLU-5713TSI (Part No. HL01643). 2. T wo AA size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and[...]

HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PROJECTION TV 6 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 picture distortion. S S L R 4' MINIMUM 4' MINIMUM 5' 10' 15&apos[...]

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECT ORS 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 sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 8 NOTES: 1. Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned of f when not in use. 2. T o see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 9  POWER light Y ou 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 best picture. (see page 54)  REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channel[...]

FRONT P ANEL 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 following examples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use[...]

REAR P ANEL 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 can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled TO CONVERTER allo[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 12  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 T op Box. Y ou may use standard video signal for INPUT :4 and 5. NOTES: 1. Y our component outputs may be labeled Y , B-Y , and R-Y . In this case, connect the components B-Y 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 TO CONVERTER ANT B DVD Player Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player , VCR, camcorder , etc. VCR #2 Cable TV Box Optional, see [...]

14 TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left a[...]

15 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 TO CONVERTER ANT B RL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier To Audio Input Terminal of External Ampl[...]

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder , laserdisc player , DVD player , or HDTV Set T op Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner ’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connectio[...]

17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~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 R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the [...]

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2 AND 3 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 the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable [...]

19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO VIDEO 4 OR 5: Y -P B P R . 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 below . 2. Connect the cable from the C B /P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT [...]

20 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Projection TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CA TV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver , DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one[...]

21 HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 22 for instructions on how to set the remote control to 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 [...]

22 HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  A V1, A V2, A V3, or CD, T APE, AMP buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 31)  SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button wi[...]

23 HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  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 dif ferent features. Press the THUMB STICK toward desired direction and press down to SELECT.  VOLUME, MUTE button Press t[...]

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

25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory . (see pages 38 and 39) 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 ANT A is selected as the main channel. 4. If P AREN[...]

26 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 for a mail order company , recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. T o return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again.  FREEZE button (With PIP O[...]

27 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (refer to page 32 for pre-codes) 1. T urn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. Press and rel[...]

USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 28 Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box. (refer to page 32) 1. T urn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cabl[...]

USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL SET -T OP-BOX/SA TELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS 29 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. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems. (refer to page[...]

30 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player . This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player . (refer to page 32 for pre-codes) 1. T urn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote control at the fron[...]

31 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. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio/Video component. (refer to page 32 for pre-codes) 1. T urn ON your Au[...]

32 VCR, CABLE, SA TELLITE, DVD and AUDIO/VIDEO CODES VCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Aiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02, 47, 48 American High[...]

UL TRA TEC OSD 33 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HIT ACHI Projection TV . 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a dif ferent feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed, a[...]

UL TRA TEC OSD 34 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER 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 Channel buttons, add or skip. V iew Channel List Che[...]

SET UP 35 SETUP 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 on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV[...]

SET UP 36 SETUP This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer three 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 questions. Press THUMB STICK  to display[...]

SET UP 37 SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CA TV if you have cable TV . Use THUMB STICK  or  to highlight the correct signal mode. Press down on THUMB STICK to select highlighted signal. Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK  to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown a[...]

SET UP 38 SETUP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in SET CHANNEL MEMORY . This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (  ) or DOWN (  ). If the EXIT button is pressed while SET CHANNEL MEMORY function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antenna are connected, switch antenna inputs with the An[...]

SET UP 39 SETUP Use this function after SET CHANNEL MEMORY is completed to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL  or  buttons. Add or erase additional channels while still in EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL  or  or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK  to return t[...]

SET UP 40 SETUP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in NAME THE CHANNEL, which have been added to EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by SET P ARENT AL LOCKS. Press THUMB STICK  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK  to return to previous menu. VIEW CHANNEL LIST V iew [...]

SET UP 41 SETUP The time must be set before you can SET PROGRAM TIMER 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. SET THE CLOCK Set The Clock - - - - Am Ja[...]

SET UP 42 SETUP Model: 43FDX10B/43FDX1 1B - Please see Digital Array on page 43. Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color . T o produce these colors, however , the beams must be pr[...]

43 SET UP 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 change the color you want to adjust. Press the fro[...]

SET UP 44 SETUP The PICTURE FORMA TS function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition, Standard Definition and NTSC signals. V. Position Adjust this when viewing a COMPONENT : Y -P B P R 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 [...]

SET UP 45 SETUP 4x3 480i Aspect 1 540p/1080i Aspect key Aspect key Input Aspect 1 (4x3 mode) Aspect 2 (16x9 mode) Aspect key Aspect key Aspect 4 (Zoom 2 mode) Aspect 3 (Zoom 1 Mode) Aspect 3 540p/1080i Aspect 4 540p/1080i Normal Aspect key Aspect key Aspect 2 405p/810i Letter 16x9 480i Input Aspect key Aspect key Aspect 1 (4x3 mode) Aspect 2 (16x9 [...]

SET UP 46 SETUP 4x3 480p Aspect 1 540p/1080i Aspect key Aspect key Input Aspect 1 (4x3 mode) Aspect 2 (16x9 mode) Aspect key Aspect key Aspect 4 (Zoom 2 mode) Aspect 3 (Zoom 1 Mode) Aspect 3 540p/1080i Aspect 4 540p/1080i Normal Aspect key Aspect key Aspect 2 405p/810i Letter 16x9 480p Input Aspect key Aspect key Aspect 1 (4x3 mode) Aspect 2 (16x9 [...]

CUST OMIZE 47 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 60 channels a name when CA TV signal source is selected. Press THUMB STICK  to highlight CHANNEL NAMES. Press THUMB ST[...]

CUST OMIZE 48 CUSTOMIZE Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK  to highlight NAME THE INPUTS. Press THUMB STICK  to select preset NAME THE INPUTS. Press THUMB STICK  or  to scroll through the preset INPUT NAME LIST . Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired INPUT NAME. To customize INPUT NA[...]

CUST OMIZE 49 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 F A VORITE CHANNELS function. Channel stored with CHANNEL MEMORY will automatically be stored in F A VORITE CHANNELS. To rename the categories, use the THUMB STICK to high[...]

CUST OMIZE 50 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display F A VORITE CHANNEL selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a desired 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 useful for previewing a category . Use T[...]

CUST OMIZE 51 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 P ARENT AL LOCKS is a four digit secret code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to se[...]

CUST OMIZE 52 CUSTOMIZE This function will automatically turn the TV on and of f, one time only , every day , or once a week. Use THUMB STICK  to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4. Use THUMB STICK  or  to select the time the TV will turn on and off. Use THUMB STICK  to change position. Use THUMB STICK  or  to select the day of the week[...]

CUST OMIZE 53 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 VIDEO INPUT SENSOR setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 4 automatically , when the VIDEO: 4 input device is turned on. T[...]

CUST OMIZE 54 CUSTOMIZE DISPLA Y : ON/OFF will turn the display on or of f. 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 entire screen and viewing the TV program is no[...]

VIDEO 55 VIDEO VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality . Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. This adjustment will only affect the picture when ADV ANCED SETTINGS PERFECT PICTURE is OFF . (see page 54) Use the THUMB STICK  or  to highlight the function to be [...]

VIDEO 56 VIDEO Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When PERFECT PICTURE is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to turn the PERFECT PICTURE on or off. Use THUMB STICK  or  to select function. Press down on THUMB STICK to[...]

AUDIO 57 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . AUDIO Exit Exit 90% 50% Bass Treble Balance Reset Advanced Settings 50% 50% THUMB STICK THUMB STICK MENU CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL Menu T o Menu Bar T o Quit Menu T o Menu Bar T o Quit Bass Trebl[...]

AUDIO 58 AUDIO Use ADV ANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV , depending on listening conditions. MTS MODE Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weath[...]

THEA TER 59 THEA TER Use THUMB STICK  or  to change THEA TER MODES settings. When NEWS mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 75%, COLOR TEMPERA TURE - W ARM, LOUDNESS - ON, PERFECT VOLUME - ON. When MOVIES mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 60%, COLOR TEMPERA TURE - ST ANDARD, BASS - 63%,[...]

THEA TER 60 THEA TER 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 of your choice. SURROUND OFF Use this fo[...]

61 CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI 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 if the screen is extremely dirty . Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity , and extremely dusty places. Remove [...]

62 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ¥ IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. ¥ GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and t[...]

USEFUL INFO 63 HIT ACHI Projection T elevision incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR T O HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the power switch (ON/OFF switch) once. 2. [...]

¥V elocity Modulation ¥ Closed Caption Decoder ¥H igh Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze ¥T uned Port Bass Reflex Speakers ¥ Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) 53UDX10B/61UDX10B Digital Convergence (Digital Array) 43FDX10B/43FDX1 1B ¥ Dual Antenna Inputs ¥V ideo Input Sensor ¥3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter ¥ Full 1080i HDTV capab[...]

USEFUL INFO 65 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154 Hitachi America, L TD. 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 Authorized Service Facilities has been establi[...]

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