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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PROJECTION COLOR TV
53SDX01B 61SDX01B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY TIPS............................................................................................................................................................................4
PICTURE CAUTIONS ........................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS COMPONENT SET.............................................................................................................................................................64 CUSTOMIZE............................................................................................................................................................................66 FAMILY FAVORITES (MENU) ...............................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS INSERT. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user's warranty. POWER SOURCE: This projection television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC current. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
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SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these instructions for later use. * 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, th
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SAFETY TIPS 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television to impact of any kind. Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning. U
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SAFETY TIPS • Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. • Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. • Never place the television in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation provided. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television , be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
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PICTURE CAUTIONS 20 If the television does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug the television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the television to normal operation. 21 If your television is to remain unused for
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PICTURE CAUTIONS • When using 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. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. 8
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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Check to make sure that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-572TSI ( Part No. HL01322). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the remote control
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT BOTTOM VIEW 10
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV 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 the 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 n
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. * Manufactured under license form Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and he double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. 13
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 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 in MENU mode. CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons u
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS selected. 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-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto- demonstration. POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The artificial Intelligence sensor will make auto
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REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL 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. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box, when ANT B is displayed as a main picture.
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REAR PANEL JACKS stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. (5) SUB WOOFER Output This jack provides variable audio output to a sub-woofer accessory. With this connection, the audio can be controlled by the television's main volume. This feature can be turned on and off in the THEATER-SPEAKER SETUP menu. (6) REAR SPEAKER Output Terminals These terminals are used to connect external speaker, which are used for the surround sound feature. The volume level is controlled b
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REAR PANEL JACKS compatible with Dobly Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM bitstream could create a high noise level, causing damage to your speakers. TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP 18
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REAR PANEL JACKS NOTE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 19
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REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red 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
