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Hitachi 43F300 Operating Manual

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PROJECTION COLOR TV
OPERATING GUIDE
Video
Audio
Ch. Manager
Locks
Setup
Sel
Move
SEL
As an E
NERGY
product meets the E
TAR ®
S
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
TAR ®
S
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
43F300
53F300
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
2-3
4-18
19-29
30-56
57-63

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  • Page 1 OPERATING GUIDE Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move TAR ® As an E Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this NERGY product meets the E NERGY 43F300 53F300 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX TAR ®...
  • Page 2 HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improb- able event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.
  • Page 3 Projection TV’s are heavy and can mark or damage floor surfaces (especially wood flooring) if moved improperly. Do not slide or force TV into position. Always roll TV allowing casters at bottom of unit to help steer and position the TV.

  • Page 4: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    OPTIONAL CAUTION: Television model 43F300 for use only with Hitachi’s 43” Television Stand model SP-43T. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. 1. Remote Control Unit is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. HL01834).

  • 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

    TV. 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.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.

  • Page 8: Video Camera

    2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS...

  • Page 9: 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”...
  • Page 10 R-Y output to the TV’s P R input. 3. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-C B C R . In this case, connect the component C B output to the TV’s P B input and the component C R output to the TV’s P R input.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5.

  • Page 12: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    R-Y output to the TV’s P R input. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-C B C R . In this case, connect the components C B output to the TV’s P B input and the components C R output to the TV’s P R input.

  • Page 13: Connecting External Audio Devices

    NOTE: 1. 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. 2. See page 38 for AUDIO Advanced Settings.

  • Page 14: Connecting External Video Sources

    NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set will appear to be OFF.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.
  • Page 16 CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
  • Page 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-P B P R . Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below.

  • 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 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 24, 25 and 26 for description.
  • Page 21 Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter “0” first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to tune. For channels 100 and above, press the “1” button, wait until two dashes appear next to the channel display on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons.
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options.
  • Page 23 The TV draws the lines so fast that our eyes can’t see them. If you look very closely at the screen you will notice a smoother image than with the progressive format.

  • Page 24: Pip Mode Picture-In-Picture

    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 25 If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is selected as the main channel. If MOVIE/TV RATINGS lock functions setting is ON, SURF mode will be deactivated. Closed Caption will not appear when SURF mode is on.
  • Page 26 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 27: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    Goldstar ......36 Hitachi ....00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC.
  • Page 28 Ecostar ......32 Hitachi ......29 Hughes .

  • Page 29: Using The Remote To Control Dvd Functions

    DVD BRAND Hitachi ......53, 59, 60 Panasonic ......55 Pioneer .

  • Page 30: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR to highlight a different feature. 3. Press SELECT on the remote control to select the feature chosen. 4. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
  • Page 31 Automatic or manual alignment of the Red, Green and Blue colors to make white. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Set the TV clock. It must be set before using Lock/Event Timer feature. Set Channel Source and Auto Channel Scan. Label Video Inputs , VCR, DVD, etc.
  • Page 32 3:2 pulldown. When MOVIE mode is selected from the Picture Mode 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 33 VIDEO Use the CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR to adjust the function. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu. Press EXIT to quit menu. Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. This adjustment Contrast will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS DIMMER is OFF.
  • Page 34 Use this Aspect Mode to zoom in once while in 16:9 aspect. 1080i Real Use this Aspect Mode to allow 1080i signals to appear on the TV screen as the broadcaster sends them. NOTE: Depending on the input signal, some of the Aspect features will be grayed out. This means that the feature is not available with the signal input.

  • Page 35: Color System

    3. All component color type settings will affect only color component input you are currently viewing. If you are using both sets of component input jacks, be sure to set the color system feature for both inputs. Your HITACHI Projection TV has an ADVANCED SETTINGS function which will automatically adjust picture Advanced Settings settings to produce the highest quality picture possible.
  • Page 36 This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers and the AUDIO TO HI-FI output. Balance Audio...
  • Page 37 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 38 SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The mode you select will be displayed at the left edge of the TV. The source received will be displayed above the mode. See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received).

  • Page 39: Channel Manager

    CHANNEL MANAGER Channel This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory Manager (SCAN), and which are protected by LOCK. Ch. Manager Ant A Ant B Move Select Press CURSOR to review more channels.
  • Page 40 This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use Channel ID this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV signal source is selected.
  • Page 41 (Set clock first). Use CURSOR only), DAILY (TV will time out every day), WEEKLY - SUN~WEEKLY - MON (TV will time out one time a week) or OFF (to dis- able this function).

  • Page 42: Movie Ratings

    Use MOVIE RATINGS to block from showing any movie you feel might have inappropriate Movie Ratings content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings CURSOR Canadian Ratings (Eng) MENU Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Select Use CURSOR to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block.
  • Page 43 LOCKS Use TV RATINGS to block from showing any programs or movies you feel might have TV Ratings inappropriate content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings CURSOR TV Ratings MENU Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)
  • Page 44 Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that Canadian Ratings (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings CURSOR TV Ratings MENU Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)

  • Page 45: Canadian Ratings (Frn)

    Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various pro- Canadian Ratings (Frn) gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings CURSOR TV Ratings MENU Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)
  • Page 46 Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR function desired. Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup MENU CURSOR Move Use CURSOR to select the sub-menu of your choice. on the remote to highlight the...

  • Page 47: Magic Focus

    The Magic Focus button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is set to Manual (see page 48). 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.
  • Page 48 : [4] SETUP to match the RED and BLUE colors to GREEN Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move Return Adjustment Point Cursor...

  • Page 49: Menu Preference

    Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels MENU CURSOR Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move Return Setup Menu Preferences Set The Language English Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid...

  • Page 50: Set The Clock

    Select SOLID for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select SHADED for a light background. The time must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” or “TV Time Out” features. Set The Clock...
  • Page 51 SETUP Set The Channels Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions...
  • Page 52 This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip Auto Channel Scan unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). Setup Set The Channels Ant A Source...
  • Page 53 Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels MENU CURSOR Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move Return Setup Set The Inputs Video1 Rename Video2 Rename Video2 Auto Link Video3 Rename Video4 Rename...
  • Page 54 NOTES: Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again. To do this, turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above.

  • Page 55: Set Event Timer

    Use number buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on. Use CURSOR to select mode Once (TV will turn on/off one time only), Daily (TV will turn on/off at the same time every day), or Weekly-SUN (TV will turn on/off at same time every week).

  • Page 56: Closed Caption

    1. CAPTION DISPLAY will not work when viewing a 480p, 720p, or 1080i input via the COMPONENT: Y-P B P R inputs. 2. When PIP Surf is on, Closed Caption will not work. The TV model name and set dimensions will be displayed on the TV screen. The set dimensions of each TV About Your TV model are listed on page 60.
  • Page 57 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION 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 58: 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. • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.

  • Page 59: 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. Picture blurred...
  • Page 60 Video ..... .1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio (Fixed) ... . .470mVrms, 1k Ohm Dimensions: 43F300 53F300 • Height (in.)
  • Page 61 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 62 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.
  • Page 63 Menu Language, 49 Locks Change Access Code, 41 Channel Lock, 41 Input Lock, 41 Front Panel Lock, 41 TV Time Lock, 41 Movie Ratings, 42 TV Ratings, 43 TV Ratings (Canadian - English), 44 TV Ratings (Canadian - French), 45...
  • Page 64 QR55292...

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