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Hitachi 51SWX20B Operating Manual

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PROJECTION COLOR TV
65SWX20B
57SWX20B
51SWX20B
OPERATING GUIDE
Video
Audio
Ch. Manager
Locks
Setup
Move
Sel
SEL
As an E
NERGY
product meets the E
TAR ®
S
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
TAR ®
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guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
65TWX20B
57TWX20B
2-3
4-20
21-37
38-62
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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 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 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 television receivers. Such “SCREEN BURNS” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. 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.

  • Page 4: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET CH + VOL - VOL + SELECT FAV CH MUTE CH - MENU EXIT POWER CLU-120S 1. Simple Remote Control Unit CLU-120S (Part No. HL01861). 2.

  • 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 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

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS INPUT 5 MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source.
  • Page 8 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: -AUDIO- S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO INPUT 5 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 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 Component: Y-P Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO IR BLASTER Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter 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. Cables are optional except when noted as provided.

  • Page 12: 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 connec- tions 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting External Audio Sources

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. Stereo System Amplifier 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.
  • Page 14 CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~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. Press the VID2~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT2~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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • Page 16 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • Page 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the VCR or laserdisc player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set at right. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
  • Page 18 Your Hitachi Television is equiped with an A/V Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi TV Remote Control.
  • Page 19 Follow the steps below to setup your A/V network (See page 20 for A/V Network Codes). There are six steps in the setup procedure (VCR setup example below). HITACHI AV NET Wizard (step 1 of 6) This Wizard helps you with VCR connections and settings.
  • Page 20 Hamlin ....0020, 0009, 0273 Hitachi ......0011 Hytex .

  • Page 21: 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, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.

  • Page 22: 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. (See page 21 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode.
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV CD, TAPE, AMP buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio mode. (see page 35) CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels.
  • Page 24 AV/NET button Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (A/V Net) menu. The A/V Net allows the user to control external components with the TV’s remote control. When you press the A/V NET button, the following window will pop up within the Display screen. The window will disappear after eight seconds if you don’t press any buttons.
  • Page 25 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. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p. MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK, except for numeric entries.
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 28~30 for a description. PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is being controlled.
  • Page 28 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 29 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the screen.
  • Page 30 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 31: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. The LAST CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required.

  • Page 32: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box. (refer to page 37) Turn ON your cable box.
  • Page 33 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems. (refer to page 37) Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.

  • Page 34: 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 37 for pre-codes) Turn ON your DVD player.
  • Page 35 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT Operating the precoded function for your Audio component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio component. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio component. (refer to page 37 for pre-codes) Turn ON your Audio component you wish to control with the Remote.
  • Page 36 HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your convenience. The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used. POWER button Press Power button to turn the TV set ON or OFF. CH+ ( ), CH- ( ) Press the CH+ ( ) up or CH- ( ) down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate the on screen display features when in A/V NET mode.
  • Page 37 Gemini ....05, 38, 43, 51 Hitachi......12 General Instrument .
  • Page 38 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.

  • Page 39: Locks

    Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Video Sharpness Vertical Position Magic Focus Color System Advanced Settings Treble Bass Balance Audio Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings Channel Ant A Ant B Manager Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Locks Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies and television programming...
  • Page 40 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 41 VIDEO Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the THUMB STICK to adjust the function. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function settings. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu. Press EXIT to quit menu.
  • Page 42 Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 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 43 VIDEO Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode NOTES: 1. Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 2. Auto Adjustment Mode is recommended. If convergence is still not acceptable, use the Manual Adjustment Mode. DO NOT press MAGIC FOCUS or use Auto Adjustment Mode after using Manual Adjustment Mode. Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to access convergence crosshatch pattern.
  • Page 44 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 to produce the highest quality picture possible.
  • Page 45 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Video Audio Ch. Manager THUMB Locks STICK Setup Move Audio Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings Move Select Use THUMB STICK to highlight functions. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function setting.
  • Page 46 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 47 AUDIO Advanced Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. Settings Audio Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings Move Select Press THUMB STICK to highlight a function. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function setting. When the function has a “...
  • Page 48 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 THUMB STICK to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu.
  • Page 49 CHANNEL MANAGER 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. Channel Manager Ant A Scan...

  • Page 50: Locks

    This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Locks It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to select access code.

  • Page 51: Table Of Contents

    LOCKS 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 THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Select Move Use THUMB STICK to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block.
  • Page 52 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 THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Select Use THUMB STICK...

  • Page 53: Change Access Code

    LOCKS Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that Canadian Ratings you feel might be inappropriate in its content. (Eng) Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock THUMB TV Time Lock STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)

  • Page 54: Children Under 13

    Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various pro- Canadian Ratings gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. (Frn) Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)
  • Page 55 SETUP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK Setup the function desired. Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks THUMB STICK Setup Move Use THUMB STICK to select the sub-menu of your choice. Menu Preference This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays.

  • Page 56: Menu Background

    Set The This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Menu Background Use THUMB STICK to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press down on THUMB STICK to select setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK Select SOLID for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select SHADED for a light background.
  • Page 57 SETUP Set The Channels Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Setup Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move Select...
  • Page 58 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 Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan...
  • Page 59 SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Setup Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels THUMB STICK Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move Select Setup...
  • Page 60 Video 2 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Setup Set The Inputs Video1 Rename Video2 Rename Video2 Auto Link Video3 Rename Video4 Rename Video5 Rename Move Select...
  • Page 61 SETUP Set Event Timer This function will automatically turn the Projection TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once a week. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 56).
  • Page 62 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 Menu Preference Set The Clock Channel Setup Set The Inputs Set Event Timer...
  • Page 63 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 64: 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. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances.

  • Page 65: 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 66 Video .....1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio (Fixed) ... . .470mVrms, 1k Ohm Dimensions: 51SWX20B 57SWX20B 57TWX20B •...
  • Page 67 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 68 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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