Pioneer 53SBX59B manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV 61SBX59B 53SBX59B OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-21 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL UL TRA TEC BIT -MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 65-69 34-64 22-33 VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO CUSTOM SET UP[...]

IMPORT ANT 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 symbol, within an equ[...]

3 SAFETY TIPS 1. This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other .) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way . This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, c[...]

4 SAFETY TIPS 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[...]

5 ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. CLU-615MP FAV CH POWER LST -CH VOL MUTE CH GUIDE MENU RECALL C.S. L I G H T 12 3 45 6 9 8 7 0 INPUT SLEEP TV/CABLE/SA T VCR A UDIO TV CABLE SA T PIP SWAP MO VE PIP CH HELP FRZ REC SVCS SCHED SELECT INFO EXIT FAV CH 1. 2 . 1. Remote Control [...]

6 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[...]

7 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[...]

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

9 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS  POWER light Y ou will see a red light when the TV is turned on.  AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence 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 [...]

10 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: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S[...]

11 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 TO CONVER TER all[...]

FIRST TIME USE 12  S-Video Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-Video (Super V ideo) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability .  Component: Y -C B C R Input 2 Input 2 provides Y -C B C R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player . NOTES: DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 13 T ypical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. B SUB WOOFER STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHOR T CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) R L REAR SPEAKER R OUTPUT Y C C L R D VD Player , Laserdisc play er, etc. See tips[...]

14 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF . Press the Right Speaker 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 but[...]

15 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 connection s 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 [...]

16 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below . NOTES: 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 se[...]

17 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[...]

S-VHS V L R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR HITACHI MODEL or similar model TV INPUT TERMINAL INPUT 1 (MON O) AUDIO L R VIDEO S -VIDEO 1 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES NOTES: 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,[...]

19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLA YER OR DVD PLA YER TO INPUT 2. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the C B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (C B ) jack, as shown o[...]

20 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 21 for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 58 for SURROUND functions.)  The television s inte rnal speakers.  The television s internal center channel speakers, which are on only when the television is in SURROUN[...]

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 21 SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEA TURE CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF     Receive mono and stereo sound. HALL      Gives the listener concert hall sound. MA TRIX      Listener has feeling of being at a stadium. DOLBY PRO LOGIC       Movie theater reproduction, with sep[...]

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-615MP) 22  MUL TI-P AGE select switch This selects the button layout of the multi-page section of the remote control.  MUL TI-P AGE buttons These buttons change functions as shown on page 23.  LIGHT button When you are in a dark room, press this button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown i[...]

MUL TI-P AGE WINDOWS 23 POWER TV/CABLE/SA T VCR A UDIO TV CABLE SA T PIP SW AP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ SELECT SWITCH POWER TV/CABLE/SA T VCR A UDIO REC STOP P A USE    SLOW PROG TV/VCR SELECT SWITCH POWER TV/CABLE/SA T VCR A UDIO AMP CD T APE    REC STOP P A USE SELECT SWITCH When TV/CABLE/SA T is set. When VCR is set. Wh[...]

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.) I f a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 63.)  TV button Press this[...]

HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 25 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADV ANCED SETTINGS MENU TO MENU BAR T O QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR T O QUIT EXIT PRESS  FOR A DEEPER PICTURE, PRESS  TO DECREASE CONTRAST SET UP CUSTOM AUDIO THEA TER INFO CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADV ANCED SETTINGS 100% 50[...]

HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 26  EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays.  RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, [...]

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 27 Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual T uner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously , with separate tuning control for each. The Dual T uner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) [...]

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 28 NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan. 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. NOTES: 1. The SW AP button will only operate when SING[...]

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 29  FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FRZ button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mai l order company , recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. T o return the picture to motion, press the FRZ button again.  FREEZE (FRZ) button (Wit[...]

USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 30 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 33.) 1. Set the MUL TI-P AGE select switch to VCR. 2. T urn ON your VCR. 3. Aim the remote control at the fr[...]

USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE/SA TELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS 31 Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable/satellite box. (Refer to page 33.) 1. Set the MUL TI-P AGE s[...]

USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS 32 Operating the precoded function for your audio equipment. This remote is designed to operate certain types of audio equipment. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your audio equipment. (Refer to page 33.) 1. Set the MUL TI-P AGE select switch to AUDIO. 2. T urn O[...]

AUDIO, CABLE/SA TELLITE, AND VCR CODES 33 AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04, 05 Carver . . . . . . . . . . . .00, 05, 06, 07 Casio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 Clarinette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 Denon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07[...]

UL TRA TEC OSD 34 INFO SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER CUSTOM 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 35 INFO SET UP VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER CUSTOM SET UP CUST OM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER INFO MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. PLUG & PLA Y Optimum hook up for your system. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV . AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHAN[...]

SET UP 36 SET UP Select INITIAL 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 th[...]

SET UP 37 SET UP This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer two 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 both questions. Press CURSOR  to display the graphic gui[...]

SET UP 38 SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CA TV if you have cable TV . Press CURSOR  or  to highlight and 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 left. Refer to your cable or TV guide f[...]

SET UP 39 SET UP 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. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the IN[...]

SET UP 40 SET UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL  or  buttons. Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL  or  or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. CHANNEL[...]

SET UP 41 SET UP 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. Press CURSOR  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIST CURSOR CURSOR CHANNEL LIST [...]

SET UP 42 SET UP The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER, 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 MENU[...]

SET UP 43 SET UP 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 precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.[...]

CUST OM 44 CUSTOM CUSTOM 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 select pre[...]

CUST OM 45 CUSTOM Use this feature to give a name to any of the three 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 CURSOR  to select desired VIDEO ID. To customize VIDEO ID, select CUST OM. Press CURSOR  (twice) to s[...]

CUST OM 46 CUSTOM This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. A total of 42 channels can be stored in the F AMIL Y F A VORITES function. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in F AMIL Y F A VORITES. To rename the categories, use the CURSOR buttons to hig[...]

CUST OM 47 CUSTOM Use this function to display F AMIL Y F A VORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel. Select a category using CURSOR  or  buttons. Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the left and bottom edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing a category[...]

CUST OM 48 CUSTOM 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 sec[...]

CUST OM 49 CUSTOM This function will automatically turn the TV on and of f, one time only , every day or once a week. Press CURSOR  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 CURSOR  to select MODE: ONCE ([...]

CUST OM 50 CUSTOM Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3, when it detects a VIDEO input. Use CURSOR  to select Video Input. Use CURSOR  or  , then CURSOR  , to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 automatically , when a VIDEO: 1, 2, or[...]

CUST OM 51 CUSTOM DISPLA Y : ON/OFF will turn the display on or off. 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 possible. TEXT may not be available with every program. CHANNE[...]

CUST OM 52 CUSTOM FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First T ime T our Setup Feature, showing you basic TV functions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will be displayed every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF . To disable this function, press the MENU button at[...]

VIDEO 53 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 UL TRA AI is OFF . (See page 54.) Use the CURSOR  or  buttons to highlight the function to be ad[...]

VIDEO 54 VIDEO Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, use CURSOR  to turn the AI on or off. Use CURSOR  or  to select function. Use CURSOR  to change the function setting. Whe[...]

AUDIO 55 AUDIO 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 56 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 57 THEA TER THEA TER Use CURSOR  or  to change THEA TER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set:Contrast almost maximum, Super Contrast-OFF , Color T emp.-Cool, Loudness-ON, Perfect V olume-ON, Dynamic Bass-ON. When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set:Contrast almost center , [...]

THEA TER 58 THEA TER SURROUND The following surround settings will reproduce the live sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on audio system setup on pages 20-21. The surround system is most ef fective with movie and other stereo material that is Dolby[...]

THEA TER 59 THEA TER DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic provides four separate sound channels: left, center , 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 will match the action on the TV screen. For example, Dolby [...]

THEA TER 60 THEA TER Use this function to precisely control tonal quality by using seven different frequency controls. GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Press CURSOR  to select the frequency you wish to adjust. To increase the amount of frequency audio to all speakers, use CURSOR  . To decrease the amount of frequency audio to all speakers, use CURSOR  . [...]

THEA TER 61 THEA TER This feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless speakers or another stereo amplifier . The audio output may be either MAIN TV AUDIO or PIP AUDIO. Press CURSOR  or  to highlight a function. Press CURSOR  to select the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSO[...]

THEA TER 62 THEA TER Press CURSOR  to select volume adjustment bar . Press CURSOR  or  to adjust SUB WOOFER volume. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to highlight VOLUME, then CURSOR  to return to previous menu. MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT THEA TER MODES SURROUND GRAPHIC EQ. WIRELESS SOUND SUB WOOFER [...]

INFO 63 INFO Use this function to set up to six special events into memory . These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. Press CURSOR  to select EVENT 1 to 6. Press CURSOR  or  to select a letter . Press CURSOR  to change position. Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons. Highlight the day of Start Reminder using CURSOR b[...]

INFO 64 INFO Use this function to check the day , month, and year . Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed. Press CURSOR  or  to change the month. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu. NOTES : 1. When the TV is turned on, the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDE[...]

CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 65 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 [...]

RECEPTION PROBLEMS 66 ¥ 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 67 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. [...]

USEFUL INFO 68 Features: ¥ Superfine Picture Quality 1000 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥ Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses ¥ Artificial Intelligence System ¥ Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.) ¥H igh Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT -MAP) ¥ ON SCREEN PLUG and PLA Y guide ¥ Full [...]

USEFUL INFO 69 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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