Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 53SBX59B Hitachi
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 DEEP.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUDIO, CABLE/SA TELLITE, AND VCR CODES 33 AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04, 05 Carver . . . . . . . . . . . .00, 05, 06, 07 Casio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 Clarinette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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 stere.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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