Hitachi 53SBX10B User Manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV53SBX10BOPERATING GUIDEIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-3FIRST TIME USE 4-18THE GENIUSREMOTE CONTROLULTRATEC BIT-MAPON-SCREEN DISPLAYUSEFUL I

REAR PANEL JACKS10 Antenna Input/OutputThe remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT

REAR PANEL JACKS11NOTES: 1.Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV s PBinput

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS12DVD PlayerStereo System AmplifierLaserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc.VCR #2Cable TV BoxOptional, see tipson page 13VCR #1Outs

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS13TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSS-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES14 PBPRAUDIO TO HI-FIRLINPUTStereo System AmplifierTo Audio Input Terminalof External AmplifierMONITOROUTINPUT 1AUDIO

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES15The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player or DVD player to your TV set is depen

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES16CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT41. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc play

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES17CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2, AND 31. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserd

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES18CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO VIDEO 4: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player

19THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROLIn addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate d

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISIONOur reputation has been built on the quality, performance, an

20HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode.  TV butt

21HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV SLEEP buttonPress this button to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen. E

 THUMB STICK/SELECT buttonAll the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK.The THUMB STICK will highlight functions

23PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)NOTES: 1. When using Y-PBPRinput, only 480i signal can be viewed as a sub-picture2. When ANT B is selected as the main chann

24PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)NOTES: 1. The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode is chosen.2. The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B in

25PICTURE-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

26USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your VCR.This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. Y

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS27Operating the precoded function for your cable box.This remote is designed to operate different types

28USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROLSET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver.This remo

29USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your DVD player.This remote is designed to operate different types of D

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3Read before operating equipmentFollow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.1. Read these instructions

USING THE REMOTETO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT30Operating the precoded function for your Audio/Video component.This remote is designed to

VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD andAUDIO/VIDEO CODES31VCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEAdventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ULTRATEC OSD32CUSTOMIZESETUPVIDEOAUDIOTHEATERSEL1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV.2.

ULTRATEC OSD33CUSTOMIZESETUPVIDEOAUDIOTHEATERSELMenu Language Choose English, French, or Spanish text.Signal Source Select Antenna or Cable TV.Auto C

SET UP34SETUPSelect SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR  or  on the remote to highlight thefunction desired.NOTE: To s

SET UP35SETUPSelect ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV.Press THUMB STICK  or  to highlight the

SET UP36SETUPThis feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNE

SET UP37SETUPUse this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote controlCHANNEL  or  buttons.To add or erase

SET UP38SETUPThis function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been addedto CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and whi

SET UP39SETUPThe 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 T

ACCESSORIES41. Remote Control Unit CLU-5712TSI (Part No. HL01642), orRemote Control Unit CLU-5714TSI (Part No. HL01644).2. Two AA size, 1.5V batteri

SET UP40SETUPPlease turn on your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature.Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tu

CUSTOM41CUSTOMIZECUSTOMIZEThis selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable.Use this feature to give up t

CUSTOM42CUSTOMIZEUse this feature to give a name to any of the four video inputs.Press THUMB STICK  to select VIDEO LIST.Press THUMB STICK  to selec

CUSTOM43CUSTOMIZEThis function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename.A total of 24 channels

CUSTOM44CUSTOMIZEUse this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan-nel.Select a category usi

CUSTOM45CUSTOMIZEThis 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 bei

CUSTOM46CUSTOMIZEThis function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week.Press THUMB STICK  then press SELEC

CUSTOM47CUSTOMIZEUse this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input.Use THUMB STICK  or , then pre

CUSTOM48CUSTOMIZEDISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off.AUTO will display closed captions when audio is muted.MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is

49VIDEOVIDEOVIDEOSelect VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality.Use this function to change the contrast between black and white

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV5CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they ar

50VIDEOVIDEOYour HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picturesettings to produce the highest quality p

AUDIOAUDIO51Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality.This function controls the low frequency audio

AUDIO52AUDIOUse ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions.MTS MODEMulti-Channel Television Soun

53THEATERTHEATERTHEATERUse THUMB STICK  or  to highlight THEATER MODES function.Press down on THUMB STICK to change THEATER MODES function.When TV m

THEATER54THEATERSurroundThe following surround settings will reproduce the live sound you would hear in concert halls,sports stadiums, movie theater

CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL55DODust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.Clean the screen with a dry cloth.Place yo

RECEPTION PROBLEMS56¥ IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from au

USEFUL INFO57HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit dam

58SPECIFICATIONFeatures:• Superfine Picture Quality1000 Line Horizontal Resolution• Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses• PERFECT PICTURE System• Remote (

USEFUL INFO59Hitachi America, Ltd.Home Electronics Division1855 Dornoch CourtSan Diego, CA 92154Hitachi America, Ltd.Home Electronics DivisionHitachi

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS6Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connect

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS7NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 isselected.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS8 POWER lightYou will see a red light when the TV is turned on. PERFECT PICTURE sensorThe Perfect Picture sensor will make autom

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS9The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in th