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Hitachi 43FDX20B Operating Manual

Hitachi 43FDX20B Operating Manual

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PROJECTION COLOR TV
53FDX20B
53SDX20B
53SDX20BB
OPERATING GUIDE
VIDEO
SETUP
CUSTOMIZE
SEL
As an E
NERGY
product meets the E
THEATER
AUDIO
TAR ®
S
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
TAR ®
S
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
43FDX20B
43FDX15B
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
2-3
4-18
19-29
30-60
61-66

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  • Page 1 53SDX20B 53SDX20BB OPERATING GUIDE VIDEO THEATER SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO TAR ® As an E Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this NERGY product meets the E NERGY 43FDX20B 43FDX15B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TIME USE REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX TAR ®...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.
  • Page 3 Such “PATTERN BURNS” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a “PATTERN BURN” may develop over a long period of time.

  • Page 4: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    CAUTION: Television stand model SP-43H is designed for use with a 43 inch or smaller television set. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4322UG (Part No. HL01832).

  • Page 5: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Projection Tv

    VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing.

  • Page 6: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    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 connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    Press this button to turn the TV on or off. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use.
  • Page 8 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Jacks And Connections

    FRONT PANEL 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: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Jacks

    AUDIO TO HI-FI 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 CONVERTER”...
  • Page 11 REAR PANEL JACKS Component: Y-P Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-P jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use standard video signal for INPUT:4 and 5. NOTES: 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 P B input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s P R input.

  • Page 12: Typical Full-Feature Setup

    Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP VCR #1 OUTPUT S-VIDEO Optional, see tips...

  • Page 13: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections 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 audio jack on the television.

  • Page 14: Connecting External Audio Amplifier

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. AUDIO TO HI-FI Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 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 set.

  • Page 15: Connecting External Video Sources

    ANT B VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) AUDIO TO HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 Video:1 VID1 Back of AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Hitachi Model or Similar Model...
  • Page 16 Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel. Back of OUTPUT Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
  • Page 17 S-VIDEO OUTPUT Back of VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
  • Page 18 2. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. See page 13 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of OUTPUT DVD Player...

  • Page 19: The Remote Control

    THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV TV POWER button PICTURE-IN-PICTURE HELP button SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons VOLUME, MUTE buttons CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons ANT button VID1~VID5 buttons POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 23, 24 and 25 for description.
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Use these buttons to select the CHANNEL you wish to watch. ANTENNA button The ANT button will select between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is pressed. VID1 ~ VID5 buttons When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons to directly select the video input sources between the five video inputs.
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning.

  • Page 23: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner 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 Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B).
  • Page 24 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, along the right edge of the screen. Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the screen. Ant A 28 NOTES: 1.
  • Page 25 PICTURE-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 to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again.

  • Page 26: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (refer to page 29 for pre-codes) Turn ON your VCR.
  • Page 27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable/satellite boxes.You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable/satellite box. (refer to page 29) Turn ON your cable/satellite box.

  • Page 28: Using The Remote To Control Dvd Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player. (refer to page 29 for pre-codes) Turn ON your DVD player.
  • Page 29 Ecostar ........32 Hitachi ........29 Hughes .

  • Page 30: Ultratec Osd

    THEATER CUSTOMIZE AUDIO 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press CURSOR to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
  • Page 31 ULTRATEC OSD Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory SETUP Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats Name The Channels Name The Inputs CUSTOMIZE Set Favorite Ch. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption...
  • Page 32 SETUP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR SETUP function desired. MENU Use CURSOR to select the sub-menu of your choice. 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.

  • Page 33: Plug And Play

    SET UP This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer PLUG & PLAY three questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE...
  • Page 34 SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. SET ANTENNA/CABLE VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO S et M en u L a n g u a ge P lu g & P la y S et An t enn a /Ca ble S et C ha n n e l Me m or y E di t C ha nn e l Me m or y...
  • Page 35 SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in SET CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you SET CHANNEL MEMORY to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). SETUP Press select to set Set Menu Language Plug &...
  • Page 36 SETUP Use this function after SET CHANNEL MEMORY is completed to add or erase additional channels to the EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY remote control CHANNEL SETUP VIDEO AUDIO CUSTOMIZE Se t M en u L a n g u a ge Pl u g &...
  • Page 37 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in NAME THE CHANNEL, which have been VIEW CHANNEL LIST added to EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by SET PARENTAL LOCKS. SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE View C ha n ne l L is t A nt A...
  • Page 38 SETUP The time must be set before you can SET PROGRAM TIMER or TV TIME OUT. SET THE CLOCK SETUP To s et t im e S e t T he C l oc k - - - - Am J a n 01 2 0 0 1 M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t...

  • Page 39: Magic Focus

    MAGIC FOCUS Your HITACHI 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. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.

  • Page 40: Picture Formats

    SETUP The PICTURE FORMATS function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition, Standard PICTURE FORMATS Definition and NTSC signals. SETUP Press Select To Set P ic t u r e F or ma t s Ant A 6 Aspect Style Aspect 1 Aspect 2...
  • Page 41 SET UP Picture Formats Depending on the input signal, the PICTURE FORMAT aspect ration allows you to adjust the image through the following options. (1) NTSC Input - ANT A/B, VID1 ~ VID5, - 4x3 Format Input NTSC Input Letter 16x9 NTSC (2) 480i Input - ANT A/B, Input 4/5 (Component) - 4x3 Format...
  • Page 42 SETUP (3) 480p Input - Input 4/5 (Component) - 4x3 Format Input 480p Input Letter 16x9 480p Comp Color Type The Comp Color Type function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinate for DTV Programs. HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-P B P R from HDTV Set-Top Box. SDTV /DVD - Standard Definition Television or Digital Video Disc Y-C B C R such as DVD (Digital Video Disc Player).
  • Page 43 CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOMIZE Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to NAME THE CHANNEL 60 channels a name when CATV signal source is selected. SETUP Na me t h e Ch a nn e ls Na m e th e In pu ts...
  • Page 44 CUSTOMIZE NAME THE INPUTS Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO Name the Channels Na me t h e I npu t s Se t F av or i t e Ch . Se t Pa r en ta l L o cks Se t Pr o gr a m T ime r Vi d eo I np ut Se n so r...

  • Page 45: Set Favorite Channels

    CUSTOMIZE This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. SET FAVORITE A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAVORITE CHANNELS function. CHANNELS SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO Name the Channels N am e t he In p u ts Se t F a vo rit e Ch.

  • Page 46: Favorite Channels

    CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAVORITE CHANNEL selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to FAVORITE CHANNELS a desired favorite channel. (OPERATION) S et F a vo r it e Ch . CURSOR M e n u To S u r f M e n u To S u r f...
  • Page 47 CUSTOMIZE This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. SET PARENTAL LOCKS 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 SET PARENTAL LOCKS is a four digit secret code number.
  • Page 48 CUSTOMIZE Use MOVIE RATINGS to eliminate from viewing, any movie that you feel may be inappropriate MOVIE RATINGS due to its content. SETUP Se t Pare n ta l L oc ks CURSOR - - - - En t er S ec ret Co d e Ch an ne l 3 Vi de o L oc k Qui c k L oc k...
  • Page 49 CUSTOMIZE Use TV RATINGS to eliminate from viewing any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate TV RATINGS due to its content. SETUP Se t P are nt al Lo c k CURSOR **** C h an g e S ec ret Co d e Ch an ne l 3 Vi de o L oc k Qui c k Lo c k...
  • Page 50 CUSTOMIZE Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block various types of movies and television programs used CANADIAN RATINGS in Canada that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. (ENG) SETUP S et P are n ta l C o n tr o l CURSOR - - - - C ha ng e S ec re t C o de? C ha nne l 3...
  • Page 51 CUSTOMIZE Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various CANADIAN RATINGS program ratings that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. (FRN) SETUP S et Pa ren t al L o ck CURSOR - - - - Ch an g e S ec ret C od e? C ha nn el 3 V id eo Lo c k Qu ic k L oc k...
  • Page 52 CUSTOMIZE This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once a week. SET PROGRAM TIMER CUSTOMIZE Press Select to Set Set Program Timer --:-- AM TV On --:-- AM TV Off Sun (Da y Of Week ) -- Chann el On ce D aily...
  • Page 53 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. VIDEO INPUT SENSOR SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO Na m e Th e Ch a nn els Na m e Th e In p uts Se t F avo r ite Ch .
  • Page 54 CUSTOMIZE Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video CLOSED CAPTION which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as SETUP VIDEO CUSTOMIZE N am e th e Ch a nn e ls N am e th e In p uts S et F a vo r ite Ch .
  • Page 55 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO SETUP CURSOR Co n t ra s t Br ig h t n e s s MENU Co l o r Ti nt Sh a r p ne s s Re s e t Ad v a n ce d Se tt i n g s...
  • Page 56 VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picture ADVANCED settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. SETTINGS When PERFECT PICTURE is highlighted, press the SELECT button to turn the PERFECT PICTURE on or off.
  • Page 57 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO SETUP B a s s T re b l e CURSOR B al a n c e MENU R e s et A dv a n c e d Se tt i n g s M e n u To M e n u B a r...
  • Page 58 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETTINGS CURSOR AUDIO Press select to set Ad va nc ed Se t t in gs St er eo Mo no Sec o n d Au d io P r og r am In te r n a l S p e ake r s √...
  • Page 59 3:2 pulldown. When MOVIE MODE is selected from the THEATER menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. This 3:2 pulldown detection will only work in MOVIE MODE.

  • Page 60: Surround Off

    Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers and exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI Television. If your HITACHI Television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.

  • Page 61: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Your Remote Control

    CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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.

  • Page 62: Reception Problems

    NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from the TV set to a considerable distance. RECEPTION PROBLEMS • 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.

  • Page 63: Useful Info

    3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television.
  • Page 64 Video ..... .1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio (Fixed) ... . .470mVrms, 1k Ohm Dimensions: 43FDX20B 53FDX20B • Height (in.)
  • Page 65 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 established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
  • Page 66 Hitachi Canada, LTD. 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. If the manual is missing, call for a copy.
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