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PROJECTION COLOR TV
61SBX59B 53SBX59B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4
FIRST TIME USE 5-21
THE GENIUS
22-33
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
34-64
SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 65-69
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IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral WARNING triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triang
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SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: ¥ Read all of these instructions. SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ¥ Save these instructions for later use. YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION ¥ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates s
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SAFETY TIPS PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 17. An outside antenna system should 16-1. If an outside antenna is connected not be located in the vicinity of to the television, be sure the overhead power lines or other antenna system is grounded so as electrical lights or power circuits, to provide some protection against or where it can fall into such power voltage surges and built-up static lines or circuits. When installing an charges. Section 810 of the outside
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ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. POWER TV CABLE SAT PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT VCR AUDIO LST-CH MUTE CH VOL INFO EXIT GUIDE L I G H T C.S. RECALL FAV MENU FAV CH CH SVCS SCHED REC SELECT 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 INPUT SLEEP 0 CLU-615MP 1. 2. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-615MP (Part No. HL00715). 2. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the b
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure
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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 c
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW CH+ CURSOR VOL- VOL+ CH- Push open door and pull forward and down. CH+ CURSOR VOL- VOL+ CH- MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, or alternate antenna source. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen. This button also serves as the EXIT button when i
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER light You 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. (See page 54.) REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 43.) FRONT INPU
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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: ! " !#,- #,- $ . % ,# #" + INPUT !#" '(
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& % NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cab
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REAR PANEL JACKS ANT A STOP COMPONENT Y C C B R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED TO by your television warranty) SUB CONVERTER S-VIDEO WOOFER VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) VIDEO L L L L L REAR SPEAKER ANT B R R R R R R L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR WIRELESS AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUT OUT TO HI-FI Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you t
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FIRST TIME USE S-Video Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. Component: Y-C C Input 2 B R Input 2 provides Y-C C jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player. B R NOTES: DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using Y-C C input. B R When using the Y-C C input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio B R input jacks. You
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT A STOP COMPONENT Sub Woofer Y C C B R L R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS See tips on Y C C DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT B R THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED TO page 15 OUTPUT by your television warranty) CONVERTER SUB S-VIDEO WOOFER VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) VIDEO ANT B L L L L L REAR SPEAKER INPUT R R R
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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. In the same manner, press the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminal, (do not connect a wire dire
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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. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.
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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. '%-% - * ,# #! # -%.#$ $ % ,# #! # ,# #" -%.#$ -/ -%$ ."$# #-% ,# ."$# #-% -/ -%$ -/ -%$ "-0-% "-0-% NOTES: 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 th
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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. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, vide
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. Th
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER 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. 2. Connect the cable from the C OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (C ) jack, as shown on the TV B B set below. 3. Connect the cable from the C OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (C ) jack, as shown on the TV R R set
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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. (See page 58 for SURROUND functions.) The television s internal speakers. The television s internal center channel speakers, which are on only when the television is in SURROUND-DOLBY PRO LOGIC or SURROUND-DOLBY 3 STEREO mode. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV.
