Hitachi 61SDX01B User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV 53SDX01B 61SDX01B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 10BOTTOM VIEW

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 11HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV syste

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 12HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and a

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 13 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 14FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW  MENU Button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV fe

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 15selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use. 2. To see an auto-demonstration of the on

REAR PANEL JACKS 16REAR PANEL JACKS  Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, A

REAR PANEL JACKS 17stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. (5) SUB WOOFER Output This jack provides variable audio output to a

REAR PANEL JACKS 18compatible with Dobly Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM bitstream could cr

REAR PANEL JACKS 19NOTE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2COMPONENT SET...

REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 20REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red but

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 21TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-Video connections are provided for high performance

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 22CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume con

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 23cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is change

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 24CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the las

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 25CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the lase

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 26CONNECTING A S-VIDEO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR OR lase

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 27CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y:PB-PR. 1. Connect the

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 28CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT TO TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PB-

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 29(PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the COAXIAL OUT of the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to the COAXIAL IN

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3INSERT. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that ar

AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP 30AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 24 for the di

AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP 31AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP SURROUND FEATURE REQUIRED CONNECTION OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT OFF (1)

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) 32THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Project

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) 33 (1)These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, DVD player,

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) 34(6) DVD button When the DVD button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in DVD mode. (See pa

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) 35(12) C.C. button Press this button to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on and off (see page 56 for m

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) 36 When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO: 1. When an COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB-PR Input is connected to

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 37PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoy

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 38 SPLIT MODE PIP When you press the "PIP" button, the main channel and the PIP sub-picture will appear at the cen

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 39 NOTES: 1. The SWAP button will only operate when SINGLE PIP mode or SPLIT PIP mode is chosen. 2. The SWAP function will n

SAFETY TIPS 4SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION CAUTION: * Read all of these

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 40 SINGLE FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing. (Only the right sub-picture will

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 41USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is d

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 42 (1) VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode. (2) P

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 433. Press the CABLE (CBL) button on the remote to switch to cable mode. 4. Hold down the CBL button

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS 44These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. (3) EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These but

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS 45NOTES: 1. If your satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedu

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS 46USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remo

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL 47precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your DVD player cannot be operated after performin

CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) 48 NOTES: 1. If your Audio/Video component cannot be operated after performing the above proc

CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) 49VCR BRANDS Adventura 01 Aiko 09 Aiwa 01 Akai 02,47,48 American High 23 Asha 44 Audiovox 24 B

SAFETY TIPS 5 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television from the wall outlet and refer servicing t

CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) 50Mitsubishi 16,26,39,47,48 Motorola 20,23 MTC 01,44 Multitech 01,30 NEC 02,06,25,26,32 Nikko

CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) 51 DVD BRAND Denon 04 Hitachi 07 JVC 01 Kenwood 04 Magnavox 05 Mitsubishi 10 Panas

CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) 52Sprucer 02 Starcom 37,49,51 Stargate 51 Starsight 53,54 Sylvania 18 Teleview 25 Tex

CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) 53 CD BRAND Adcom 02 Aiwa 02 Califronia Audio Lab 03 Carver 02 Denon 04 DKK 05 Emers

ULTRATEC OSD 54ULTRATEC OSD 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB S

ULTRATEC OSD 55 1. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. 2. PLUG & PLAY Optimum hook up for your system. 3. SIGNAL SOURC

ULTRATEC OSD 56 1. CHANNEL ID Label channels PAY 1, ABC, etc. 2. VIDEO ID Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. 3. FAMILY FAVORITES Allows y

SET UP 57SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or on the remote to highlight the function des

SET UP 58PLUG & PLAY This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer three questions

SET UP 59SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press THUMB STICK or to h

SAFETY TIPS 6• Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. • Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it

SET UP 60AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip unused channels whe

SET UP 61 Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT

SET UP 62CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID)., which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCA

SET UP 63 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

SET UP 64MAGIC FOCUS Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in th

SET UP 65 Press THUMB STICK or to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select Color System (HDTV, SDTV/DVD) Press EXIT to quit menu or THU

CUSTOMIZE 66CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID Use this feature to

CUSTOMIZE 67position. Select RESET to erase a CHANNEL ID. NOTES: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 42), the CHANNE

CUSTOMIZE 68VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the two video inputs. Press THUMB STICK to select VIDEO LIST. Press THUMB STICK to

CUSTOMIZE 69FAMILY FAVORITES (MENU) This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. A

PICTURE CAUTIONS 7 20 If the television does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug the television from the wall outlet

CUSTOMIZE 70FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a de

CUSTOMIZE 71PARENTAL CONTROL This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can be used to keep the T

CUSTOMIZE 72Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to the previous menu. NOTE: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (

CUSTOMIZE 73EVENT PROG. This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. Press THUMB STICK to sele

CUSTOMIZE 741. The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer, and no channel selection was made after this tim

CUSTOMIZE 75AUTO LINK Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use THUMB STICK

CUSTOMIZE 76 TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewin

CUSTOMIZE 77MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds. Use THUMB STICK or to change MENU BACKGROUND settin

VIDEO 78VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Use the THUMB STICK or buttons to highlight the function to b

VIDEO 79PB-PR input jacks. 2. If you ar using the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks (Y-PB-PR) and notice that the TINT and COLOR are abnormal, check to m

PICTURE CAUTIONS 8• When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "PAT

VIDEO 80ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture setti

VIDEO 81ASPECT RATIO Adjust this when viewing a COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR input signal. 16:9 - Screen changes to 16:9 aspect ratio. (gray bars visible on to

VIDEO 82 Press THUMB STICK or to highlight the function. Press THUMB STICK to change the function setting. When the function has an ""

VIDEO 83This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems.

THEATER 84THEATER Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER MODES Use this function to choo

THEATER 85performance and pleasure, depending upon the video program being viewed. However, if RESET is selected, all modes will reset to the initial

THEATER 86SURROUND The following surround settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie

THEATER 87Select this mode when viewing a program which is DOLBY PRO LOGIC encoded. (see page 64 for more information) DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND Select

THEATER 88When main VOLUME is changed, all speaker volumes will change according to the percentages you set in this menu. Set TV balance by adjusting

THEATER 89DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital provides six independent sound channels: front left, center, front right, surround left, surround right, and su

ACCESSORIES 9ACCESSORIES Check to make sure that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Uni

THEATER 90INPUT SOURCE Set audio input to Digital or Analog. This feature is used only when viewing VIDEO:1 or VIDEO:2 inputs, since only these input

THEATER 91Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. NOTES: 1. This feature adjusts audio delay to surround speakers to mak

THEATER 92LISTENING MODE Choose between pre-set audio modes Standard, Night, or Maximum. Take advantage of these feature! LISTENING MODE I reduce or

THEATER 93SPEAKER SETUP Select specific speaker output, including a subwoofer. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight feature. Press down on THUMB STI

CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND 94CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen

RECEPTION PROBLEMS 95RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused

USEFUL INFO 96USEFUL INFO Check these items and try these adjustments SYMPTOMS Be sure external connection is correct Be sure power cord is pl

USEFUL INFO 97• Power Input...AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (operating 53SDX01B 228W 61SDX01B 228W • Power Consu

USEFUL INFO 987 days a week, 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi America, LTD Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effor

NOTES 99NOTES (blank page for consumer notes)