Hitachi 53SDX20BB manuale d’uso

PROJECTION COLOR TV 53FDX20B 43FDX20B 53SDX20B 43FDX15B 53SDX20BB OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 REMOTE CONTROL UL TRA TEC BIT -MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 61-66 30-60 19-29 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL As an E NERGY S TA R ® Partner , Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this [...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HIT ACHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality , performance, and ease of service of HIT ACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. T o help you operate these products properly , this section illustrates safety tips [...]

3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings.[...]

4 ACCESSORIES 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4322UG (Part No. HL01832). 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 pulling the cover off. 2. Insert two new “AA” [...]

5 HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PROJECTION TV 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[...]

6 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECT ORS 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[...]

7 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 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[...]

8 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS  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 bes t picture. (see page 57)  REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channe[...]

9 FRONT P ANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 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 [...]

10 REAR P ANEL JACKS  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 “T O CONVERTER?[...]

11 REAR P ANEL JACKS  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[...]

12 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, s[...]

13 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[...]

14 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[...]

15 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[...]

16 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 [...]

17 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 [...]

18 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 [...]

19 THE 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, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver , DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your[...]

20 HOW T O USE THE 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.  PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 23, 24 and 25 for description.  HELP button Press this button when a menu is displayed to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displa[...]

21 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Use these buttons to select the CHANNEL you wish to watch.  ANTENNA button The ANT button will select between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is pressed.  VID1 ~ VID5 buttons When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons to directly select the [...]

22 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.)  PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is highlighted indicates which channel is[...]

23 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 [...]

24 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 35 and 36) 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[...]

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 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[...]

26 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 29 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/SA TELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS 27 Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable/satellite boxes. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable/satellite box. (refer to page 29) 1. T urn ON your cable/satellite box. [...]

28 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 29 for pre-codes) 1. T urn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote control at the fron[...]

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 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL 30 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HIT ACHI Projection TV . 2. Press CURSOR  ,  ,  ,  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 [...]

UL TRA TEC OSD CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL 31 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 SETUP 32 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 POWER button on the TV agai[...]

SET UP SETUP 33 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 CURSOR  or  to highlight the correct answers to all three questions. Press CURSOR  to display the graph[...]

SET UP SETUP 34 Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CA TV if you have cable TV . Use CURSOR  or  to highlight the correct signal mode. Press the SELECT button to select highlighted signal. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. [...]

SET UP SETUP 35 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 SETUP 36 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 CURSOR  to return to pre[...]

SET UP SETUP 37 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 CURSOR  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. VIEW CHANNEL LIST V iew Channel Li[...]

SET UP SETUP 38 The time must be set before you can SET PROGRAM TIMER 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. SET THE CLOCK Set The Clock - - - - Am Jan 01 2001 Set T[...]

SET UP SETUP 39 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 mu st be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.[...]

SET UP SETUP 40 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 SETUP 41 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 SETUP 42 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 CUSTOMIZE 43 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 CURSOR  to highlight CHANNEL NAMES. Press CURSOR  to[...]

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 44 Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press CURSOR  to highlight NAME THE INPUTS. Press CURSOR  to select preset NAME THE INPUTS. Press CURSOR  or  to scroll through the preset INPUT NAME LIST . Press down on CURSOR to select desired INPUT NAME. To customize INPUT NAME, select CUSTOM. P[...]

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 45 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 MEMOR Y will automatically be stored in F A VORITE CHANNELS. To rename the categories, use the CURSOR to highligh[...]

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 46 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 CURSOR  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 CURSOR[...]

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 47 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 CUSTOMIZE 48 Use MOVIE RA TINGS to eliminate from viewing, any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use CURSOR  or  to select the MOVIE RA TING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RA TING that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for example PG-13, all movies rated PG-13 a[...]

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 49 TV RA TINGS CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR CURSOR Set Parental Lock **** Change Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Movie Ratings Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) TV Ratings Lo[...]

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 50 CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR CURSOR Set Parental Control - - - - Change Secret Code? Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Movie Ratings Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings [...]

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 51 CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR CURSOR Set Parental Lock - - - - Change Secret Code? Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Movie Ratings Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Ex[...]

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

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 53 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 the SELECT button to change VIDEO INPUT SENSOR setting. When AUT O is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 4 automatically , when the VIDEO: 4 input device is turned on. This is[...]

CUST OMIZE CUSTOMIZE 54 DISPLA Y : 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 entire screen and viewing the TV program is not[...]

VIDEO VIDEO 55 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 56) Use the CURSOR  or  to highlight the function to be adjus[...]

VIDEO VIDEO 56 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 the SELECT button to turn the PERFECT PICTURE on or off. Use CURSOR  or  to select function. Press the SELECT button to select t[...]

AUDIO AUDIO 57 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% CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL CURSOR MENU CURSOR Menu T o Menu Bar T o Quit Menu T o Menu Bar T o Quit Bass Treble Balance [...]

AUDIO AUDIO 58 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 THEA TER 59 Use CURSOR  or  to change THEA TER MODES settings. When NEWS mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 75%, COLOR TEMPERA TURE - WARM, LOUDNESS - ON, PERFECT VOLUME - ON. When MOVIES mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 60%, COLOR TEMPERA TURE - ST ANDARD, BASS - 63%, LOUDN[...]

THEA TER THEA TER 60 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 CURSOR  or  to highlight then press the SELECT button to select SURROUND MODE of your choice. SURROUND OFF Use this for[...]

CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 61 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[...]

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 TO HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the power switch (ON/OFF switch) once. 2. I[...]

USEFUL INFO 64 •V elocity Modulation • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze •T uned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) • Dual Antenna Inputs •V ideo Input Sensor •3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter • Full 1080i HDTV capable when used with a Set-T op Box. •T echnology [...]

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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