Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 53F300 Hitachi
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PR OJECTION COLOR TV 43F300 53F300 OPERA TING GUIDE IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 THE REMO TE CONTR OL ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 57-63 30-56 19-29 Setup Locks Ch. Manager Audio Video Move SEL Sel As an E NERGY S TA R ® Pa r tner , Hitachi, Ltd.
IMPOR T ANT 2 SAFETY POINTS Y OU SHOULD KNO W ABOUT Y OUR HIT A CHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality , perf or mance , and ease of ser vice of HIT A CHI tele visions. Saf ety is also f oremost in our minds in the design of these units.
IMPOR T ANT 3 Read before operating equipment F ollow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instr uctions . 3. Heed all warnings. 4. F ollow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water .
A CCESSORIES 4 FIRST TIME USE 1. Remote Control Unit is either CLU-4321UG (P ar t No . HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (P ar t No . HL01834). 2. T wo “AA” size , 1.5V batter ies (F or Remote Control Unit). REMO TE CONTROL B A TTER Y INST ALLA TION AND REPLA CEMENT 1.
HO W T O SET UP Y OUR NEW HIT A CHI PR OJECTION TV 5 FIRST TIME USE CA UTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of e xternal speakers, ma y cause the picture to distor t if they are placed too close to the tele vision. Move the magnetic field source a way from the tele vision until there is no picture distor tion.
To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To second antenna or cable system.
FR ONT P ANEL CONTR OLS 7 FIRST TIME USE INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO -AUDIO- L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER PULL 53F300 43.
FR ONT P ANEL J A CKS AND CONNECT ORS 8 FIRST TIME USE The front panel jacks are pro vided as a convenience to allo w you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the follo wing e xamples: NO TE: 1. Completely inser t connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks .
REAR P ANEL JA CKS.
REAR P ANEL JA CKS 10 FIRST TIME USE Component: Y-P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y -P B P R jac ks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a D VD play er or Set T op Box. Y ou may use composite video signal f or INPUT:2. NO TES: 1.
REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 11 FIRST TIME USE NO TE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follo w connections that per tain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this tele vision.
S-VIDEO connections are provided f or high performance laserdisc play ers, VCRs etc. that have this f eature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your de vice has this feature . If your de vice has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the tele vision.
FIRST TIME USE 13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL A UDIO DEVICES To control the audio lev el of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below .
FIRST TIME USE 14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The e xact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder , laserdisc player , D VD play er , or HDTV Set T op Bo x to your TV set is dependent on the model and f eatures of each component. Check the owner’ s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
15 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONA URAL A UDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc play er to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below .
16 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE T O INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc play er to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the A UDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc play er to the INPUT (A UDIO/R) jack.
17 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE T O INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc play er to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as sho wn on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the A UDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc play er to the INPUT (A UDIO/R) jack.
18 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE T O INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/D VD play er or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as sho wn on the TV set below .
THE REMO TE CONTROL 19 THE REMO TE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT A CHI Projection TV , the new remote control is designed to operate diff e rent types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) conv er ters, satellite receiver , D VD pla yers , and other audio/video equipment with one touch.
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21 THE REMO TE CONTROL HO W T O USE THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL Y OUR TV CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels , lock access code, etc.
THE REMO TE CONTROL 22 ASPECT button Press this button to quic kly change the picture format ASPECT ratio . Depending on the input signal, the picture f ormat ratio allows you to adjust the images through the f ollowing options. 4:3 ST ANDARD Use this aspect mode to displa y conv entional (4:3) images.
23 THE REMO TE CONTROL HO W T O USE THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL Y OUR TV VIRTU AL HD button Press this button to toggle betw een 1080i and 540p . 540p and 1080i represent two wa ys to display the TV signal. Progressiv e: The “p” in 540p tells you that the displa y is showing you the picture in the progressiv e format.
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25 THE REMO TE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This f eature will automatically scan all active channel n umbers (those set in memor y) and displa y them as PIP sub-pictures, Press the PIP button a second time to remo ve the sub-pictures from the screen.
THE REMO TE CONTROL FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freez e the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. This is conv enient when tr ying to write down the address for a mail order company , recording statistics for a spor ting e vent, etc.
VCR BRAND CODE Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Daew oo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Emerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28 THE REMO TE CONTROL Operating the precoded function for y our cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate diff erent types of cable/satellite box es. Y ou must first progr am the remote to match the remote sys- tem of your cab le/satellite box (ref er to table below f or pre-codes).
29 THE REMO TE CONTROL USING THE REMO TE T O CONTROL D VD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for y our DVD pla yer . This remote is designed to operate diff erent types of D VD play ers. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of y our D VD pla yer (ref er to table below f or pre-codes).
ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) 30 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 1. Press MENU on the remote control to displa y the different f eatures on your HIT ACHI Projection TV . 2. Press the CURSOR , , , to highlight a different f eature. 3. Press SELECT on the remote control to select the f eature chosen.
ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) 31 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Picture Mode Select between the f our picture modes: Sports, Movies, Ne ws, and Music. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . Tint Adjust tint. Shar pness Adjust shar pness .
VIDEO 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improv e picture quality . Video Use CURSOR or to highlight Picture Mode settings.
VIDEO 33 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to change the contrast between b lack and white lev els in the picture. This adjustment will only aff ect the picture when AD V ANCED SETTINGS DIMMER is OFF . Use the CURSOR or to highlight the function to be adjusted.
VIDEO 34 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y The ASPECT function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition, Standard Definition and NTSC signals Aspect Use CURSOR or to highlight the chosen Aspect Mode settings. Press the SELECT button to select the Aspect Mode of choice .
VIDEO 35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Y our HIT A CHI Projection TV has an AD V ANCED SETTINGS function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible . When AD V ANCED SETTINGS is highlighted, press SELECT or CURSOR to access an AD V ANCED SETTINGS f eature.
A UDIO ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select A UDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to impro ve the sound quality . Audio Setup Locks Ch. Manager Audio Video Move SEL Sel Next/Prev Change Value Return SEL.
A UDIO 37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Sound Enhancement The f ollowing surround settings will reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls, spor ts stadiums , movie theaters, etc.
A UDIO 38 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use AD V ANCED SETTINGS to improv e the sound performance of your TV , depending on listening conditions. A udio Source Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allow y ou to .
CHANNEL MANA GER 39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press CURSOR or to re view more channels . Press EXIT to quit menu. Ch. Manager Move SEL Return Ant A Ant B Ant A Ch.
CHANNEL MANA GER 40 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This selection contains advanced f eatures which will make TV viewing easier and more enjo yab le. Use this f eature 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.
LOCKS 41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function will bloc k out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed f or a scheduled time per iod that y ou set. The code to enter the Locks f eature is a four digit secret code number .
LOCKS 42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use MO VIE RA TINGS to bloc k from showing any movie y ou feel might ha ve inappropriate content. Use CURSOR or to select the MO VIE RA TING categor y that you w ant to block. Press SELECT to b lock the MO VIE RA TING that you ha ve selected.
LOCKS 43 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings Locks Move SEL Return TV Ratings Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadia.
LOCKS 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Eng) MENU CURSOR CURSOR Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Mov.
LOCKS 45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Frn) MENU CURSOR CURSOR Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Mov.
46 SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR or on the remote to highlight the function desired.
SETUP 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Magic Focus A uto Digital Con vergence Adjustment Please turn ON your television f or at least 20 minutes bef ore using this f eature. The Magic F ocus button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is set to Manual (see page 48).
SETUP 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y NO TES: 1. Please turn ON your tele vision for at least 20 min utes before using this f eature. 2. Auto Adjustment Mode is recommended. If convergence is still not acceptab le, use the Manual Adjustment Mode. DO NO T press MAGIC FOCUS or use Auto Adjustment Mode after using Man ual Adjustment Mode.
SETUP 49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This f eature will allow y ou to select any one of three diff erent languages for all on-screen displa ys. Use CURSOR , to highlight the language of y our choice. Press SELECT to select the highlighted language. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to previous menu.
SETUP 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y The time must be adjusted bef ore you can use the “Set Ev ent Timer” or “TV Time Out” features. Use CURSOR or to set the time and date.
SETUP 51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if y ou have cab le TV . Use CURSOR , to highlight the correct signal mode. Press the SELECT button to select highlighted signal. Press EXIT to quit MENU or select ANT A to return to previous menu.
SETUP 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This f eature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DO WN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while A UT O CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will stop .
SETUP 53 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this f eature to give a name to an y of the five video inputs. Press CURSOR , , , , to highlight the name of the video inputs . Press the SELECT button to select desired input name . Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition.
SETUP 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Use CURSOR or , then press the SELECT button to change A UTO LINK setting.
SETUP 55 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function will automatically turn the Projection TV on and off , one time only , e very day , or once a w eek. Use CURSOR to select Event 1, 2 or 3. Use CURSOR to change position of On time, Off time , Antenna, Channel, and On/Off F requency .
SETUP 56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Caption Display: On/Off will tur n the displa y on or off. A uto will turn the displa y on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is for the program y ou are viewing. Te x t is f or additional inf or mation such as ne ws repor ts or a TV program guide.
57 CARE OF Y OUR HIT A CHI TELEVISION AND Y OUR REMO TE CONTROL 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 ma y be used if the screen is e xtremely dir ty .
58 Reception Pr oblems • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks ma y appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interf erence from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the tele vision signal follo wing two paths.
USEFUL INFO 59 HIT A CHI Projection T elevision incorporates adv anced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to e xternal or inter nal voltage po wer surges. IF Y OUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR T O HA VE A LOSS OF PO WER, PLEASE FOLLO W THIS PROCEDURE: 1.
USEFUL INFO 60 Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many VCRs, D VD play ers, cable bo xes , and satellite bo xes .
USEFUL INFO 61 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Cour t San Diego , CA 92154 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electr onics Division Hitachi has made e very effort to assure you hours of trouble free oper ation from your unit.
USEFUL INFO 62 In Canada: 1-800-HIT A CHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Frida y EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturda y EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, L TD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box.
63 INDEX A Accessories, 4 Antennas (Connecting), 5, 6 Aspect Ratio , 22 A udio (Sound Enhancement) SRS, 37 BBE, 37 A udio Settings, 36 - 38 A udio Source, 38 A uto Color , 35 A uto Noise Cancel, 38 B .
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