Hitachi 53SBX10B manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV 53SBX10B OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL UL TRA TEC BIT -MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 55-59 32-54 19-31 CUSTOMIZE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER SEL As an E NERGY S TA R ¤ Partner , Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TA R ¤[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 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 [...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 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.[...]

ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5712TSI (Part No. HL01642), or Remote Control Unit CLU-5714TSI (Part No. HL01644). 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 5 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 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 sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 7 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 or 4 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 on[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 8  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 50)  REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channel[...]

FRONT P ANEL 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 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 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 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 CONVER TER all[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 11 NOTES: 1. Y our component outputs may be labeled Y , B-Y , and R-Y . In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the T V s P B input and the components R-Y output to the TV s P R input. 2. Y our component outputs may be labeled Y -C B C R . In this case, connect the component C B output to the TV s P B input and the comp[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 DVD Player Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player , VCR, camcorder , etc. VCR #2 Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 13 VCR #1 Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Optional, see tips on page 13 V L R OUTPUT S-VIDEO ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO VL R OUTPUT YP B /C B P R /C R L R LR INPUT Optional,[...]

TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 13 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[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 14 P B P R AUDIO TO HI-FI RL 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 TO CONVERTER ANT B CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER[...]

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 the model and features of each component. Check the owner ’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs an d outputs. The following connection diagrams are offere[...]

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 INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the [...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 17 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[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 18 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO VIDEO 4: Y -P B P R . 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 C B /P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player to the INPUT (P B) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the C R[...]

19 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, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To ope[...]

20 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.  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 indicate the remote is in VCR mode. (see[...]

21 HOW T O 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 15 minutes to this timer , up to a maximum of three hours. Once set, use ST A TUS when you want to view time remaining. If the SLEEP button is presse[...]

 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 the VOLUME up (  ) or down (  ) button until yo[...]

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 Main Picture Sub Picture Ant A 10 P B P R AUDIO TO HI-FI Back of VCR V L R VCR OUTPUT Hitachi Mode[...]

24 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. The SW AP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen. 2. The SW AP 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 automatically scan all active channel numbers (those s[...]

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 31 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. Press and rele[...]

USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 27 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 31) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable[...]

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

29 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 31 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote control at the front[...]

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

VCR, CABLE, SA TELLITE, DVD and AUDIO/VIDEO CODES 31 VCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Aiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02, 47, 48 American High[...]

UL TRA TEC OSD 32 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 33 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 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 on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the EXIT button to end the auto[...]

SET UP 35 SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CA TV 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 menu. Reception channels for each mode [...]

SET UP 36 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 37 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 MEMORY use CHANNEL  or  , or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK  to return to previous menu. [...]

SET UP 38 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 THUMB STICK  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIST Channel List [...]

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 SET Clock Set - - : - - Am Ja[...]

SET UP 40 SETUP Please turn on your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 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[...]

CUST OM 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 60 channels a name when CA TV1 signal source is selected. Press THUMB STICK  to select CHANNEL LIST . Press THUMB STICK ?[...]

CUST OM 42 CUSTOMIZE Use this feature to give a name to any of the four video inputs. Press THUMB STICK  to select VIDEO LIST. Press THUMB STICK  to select preset VIDEO LIST. Press THUMB STICK  or  to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST. Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired VIDEO ID. To customize VIDEO ID, select CUSTOM. Press T[...]

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

CUST OM 44 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 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 previewing a category . Use THUMB STICK ?[...]

CUST OM 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 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 46 CUSTOMIZE This function will automatically turn the TV on and of f, one time only , every day or once a week. Press THUMB STICK  then press SELECT to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4. Press THUMB STICK  or  to select the time the TV will turn on and off. Use THUMB STICK  to change position. Press THUMB STICK  or  to highlig[...]

CUST OM 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 input device is turned on. This is conv[...]

CUST OM 48 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[...]

49 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 50) Use the THUMB STICK  or  buttons to highlight the functio[...]

50 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 of f. Use THUMB STICK  or  to select function. Press down on THUMB STICK button to chan[...]

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. NOTE: If BASS is selected you a[...]

AUDIO 52 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[...]

53 THEA TER THEA TER THEA TER Use THUMB STICK  or  to highlight THEA TER MODES function. Press down on THUMB STICK 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, SURROUND - OFF . When MOVIE mode is chosen, the follo[...]

THEA TER 54 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. T ruSurround is a Dolby [...]

CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI 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 used for a long period of time, for instances, wh[...]

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, 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 57 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. [...]

58 SPECIFICA TION 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 Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT [...]

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 Authorized Service Facilities has been establish[...]

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