Hitachi 43GX10B, 50DX10B, 50GX30B, 60DX10B manuel d'utilisation

PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX10B 50DX10B 50GX30B 60DX10B OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-17 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL UL TRA TEC BIT -MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 52-59 30-51 18-29 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL As an E NERGY S TA R ¤ Partner , Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this pro[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 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 s[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 o[...]

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 Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-431 1UG (Part No. HL01651). 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[...]

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[...]

DIGIT AL ARRA Y POWER INPUT EXIT SELECT       Push open door and pull forward and down PUSH POWER INPUT   EXIT VOL+ VOL- CH- CH+ VOL+ VOL- CH- CH+ MENU SELECT MENU DIGIT AL ARRA Y POWER EXIT SELECT   Push open door and pull forward and down PUSH MENU    INPUT VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+    [...]

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 48)  REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channel[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 10  SPEAKER MA TRIX SURROUND Switch Use this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features. See page 17 for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. The T V s Internal Speakers will be switched off when EXT . is selected.  REAR SPEAKER T erminals These terminals are used to connect external speakers, which are used for the [...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 11 T ypical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) SP. MATRIX SURROUND EXT. R L REAR SPEAKER AUDIO TO HI-FI AUDIO (MONO)/L R AUDIO (MONO)/L R AUDI[...]

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 is in place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into place. In the same manner , press the Right Speaker black[...]

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 the sound using the remote control of the TV set[...]

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 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 connection diagrams are offered[...]

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 be abnormal 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 can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLA YER OR DVD PLA YER 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 P B OUT , C B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (P B ) jack, [...]

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 17 Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requiremen ts.  The television s inte rnal speakers.  These speakers are connected to a separate audi o amplifier . Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV .  These speakers are connected to the REAR SP[...]

THE REMOTE CONTROL 18 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Color TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, DVD, CA TV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your TV , point the remote control at the remote senso[...]

19 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to obtain the desired sound level. 123 456 789 0 INPUT STATUS VOL CH POWER TV CBL/SA T DVD/VCR PIP SW AP MOVE FREEZE HELP MENU MUTE EXIT LAST CH REC TV/VCR PIX SELECT PIP CH SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these buttons to set or adjust all of the On-Screen Display[...]

20 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f.  ST A TUS button Use the ST A TUS function to check the channel being received, or if it has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP).  MENU, SELECT , CURSOR buttons All On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these bu[...]

21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  INPUT button The INPUT button will select between the antenna signal and the video inputs. If the Sub-picture is on, and the main picture is chosen with the PIP CH button, the main picture will alternate between the video inputs and antenna source by every press of the INPUT button. If the Sub-Pictur[...]

22 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ▲ ▲ VOLUME 8 ▲ ▲ MUTE 8 ▲ ▲ SOFTMUTE 8 MUTE MUTE  VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (  ) or down (  ) 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., press the MUTE button. Press the M[...]

23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual T uner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual T uner feature allows you to view the antenna input on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously , with separate tuning control for each. The Dual T uner can operate with only one ANTENNA input. [...]

24 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)  SW AP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SW AP button. Gray background SW AP VIDEO: 1 PIP ANT A 31 Green color ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 Gray background Green color  MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner , press the MOVE button. Tthe sub-p[...]

PICTURE-IN-PICUTRE (PIP) 25  FREEZE button 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. Quick FREEZE button Press this button witho[...]

26 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR s 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 operating guide. 3. The remote control will reme[...]

27 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your DVD Player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD Player s 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, please consult your DVD Player operating guide. 3[...]

28 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX/SA TELLITE FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable/satellite box s code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please [...]

29 CABLE, SA TELLITE, VCR, AND DVD CODES CABLE BRAND CODE General Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,23,24,25 Jerrold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27,28 Panasonic .[...]

UL TRA TEC OSD 30 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 CURSOR buttons to highlight a different 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,[...]

UL TRA TEC OSD 31 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER 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 lock. CLOCK SET Set before using timer featur[...]

SET UP 32 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 on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the EXIT button to end the auto[...]

SET UP 33 SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CA TV if you have cable TV . Press CURSOR  or  to highlight the signal source and press SELECT button to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the[...]

SET UP 34 SETUP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY . This will allow you to skip unused 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 correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AU[...]

SET UP 35 SETUP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL  or  buttons. To add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMOR Y use CHANNEL  or  , or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. CHAN[...]

SET UP 36 SETUP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by P ARENT AL CONTROL (LOCK). Press CURSOR  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIST CURSOR CURSOR Channel[...]

SET UP 37 SETUP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT . Use CURSOR  or  to set the time, date, and year . Press CURSOR  or  to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. CLOCK SET CURSOR CURSOR Clock Set - - : - - AM Jan[...]

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

CUST OM 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 60 channels a name when CA TV1 signal source is selected. Press CURSOR  to select CHANNEL LIST . Press CURSOR  to sele[...]

CUST OM 40 CUSTOMIZE Use this feature to give a name to any of the four video inputs. Press CURSOR  to select VIDEO LIST. Press CURSOR  to select preset VIDEO LIST. Press CURSOR  or  to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST. Press SELECT to select desired VIDEO ID. To customize VIDEO ID, select CUSTOM. Press CURSOR  or  to select l[...]

CUST OM 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 F AMIL Y F A VORITES function. To rename the categories, use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename. Use CURSOR  or  to change a letter a[...]

CUST OM 42 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display F AMIL Y F A VORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan- nel. Select a category using CURSOR  or  buttons. Use CURSOR  ,  ,  or  buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. Press EXIT to remove F AMIL Y F A [...]

CUST OM 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 P ARENT AL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to select [...]

CUST OM 44 CUSTOMIZE This function will automatically turn the TV on and of f, one time only , every day or once a week. Press CURSOR  then press SELECT to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4. Press CURSOR  or  to select the time the TV will turn on and off. Use CURSOR  to change position. Press CURSOR  or  to highlight then press SELECT[...]

CUST OM 45 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use CURSOR  or  , 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 is turned on. This is convenient when you w[...]

CUST OM 46 CUSTOMIZE DISPLA Y : 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 entire screen and viewing the TV program is not poss[...]

47 VIDEO 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 48) Use the CURSOR  or  buttons to highlight the function to [...]

48 VIDEO 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 SELECT to turn the PERFECT PICTURE on or off. Use CURSOR  or  to select function. Press SELECT button to change the function set[...]

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  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR  or  to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit MENU. NOTE: If BASS is selected you are adjusti[...]

AUDIO 50 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[...]

51 THEA TER THEA TER THEA TER Use CURSOR  or  to highlight THEA TER MODES function. Press SELECT to change THEA TER MODES function. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST-74%, AUTO COLOR-ON, COLOR TEMP.-W ARM, LOUDNESS-ON, PERFECT VOLUME-ON. When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAS[...]

52 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 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 used for a long period of time, for instances, wh[...]

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, 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[...]

54 USEFUL INFO 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. [...]

55 SPECIFICA TION 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.) ¥H igh Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT -MAP) ¥ Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video ¥ COMPONENT VIDEO: Y[...]

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 Authorized Service Facilities has been establish[...]

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