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Hitachi 53SWX01W Operating Manual

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PROJECTION COLOR TV
53SWX01W
OPERATING GUIDE
SETUP
CUSTOMIZE
VIDEO
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FIRST TIME USE
THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
AUDIO
THEATER
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
61SWX01W
2-4
5-24
25-37
38-68
69-72

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  • Page 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV 53SWX01W OPERATING GUIDE SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 61SWX01W IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 5-24 25-37 38-68 69-72...

  • Page 2: Power Source

    CAUTION: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that MODIFICATIONS: 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television.

  • Page 4: Picture Cautions

    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 projection television receivers. Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥...

  • Page 5: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-575TSI (Part No. HL01325) or CLU-572-TSI (Part No. HL01322). 2. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1.

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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.

  • Page 8: Front View

    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 or 3 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use.

  • Page 9: Front Input Jacks (For Video: 3)

    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.

  • Page 10: 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: Back of VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal.

  • Page 11: 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, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture.
  • Page 12 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. NOTES: DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 1 or 2 when using Y-P B P R input. 2.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Surround Speakers connections on page 23 INPUT Stereo System Amplifier INPUT Sub Woofer NOTE: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP VCR #1 OUTPUT...

  • Page 14: Rear Speaker Terminal Connections

    CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. Push in 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, push in the Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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. REAR SPEAKER 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 17: Connecting External Video Sources

    COAXIAL INPUT CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 8Ω ONLY ANT B VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR INPUT 2 INPUT 1 WOOFER (INPUT) VIDEO Back of AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Hitachi Model or Similar Model...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Laserdisc Player

    Press the INPUT 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 19 Back of S-VIDEO OUTPUT 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 20: Connecting A Stereo Laserdisc/Dvd Player Or Hdtv Set Top Box To Input 1 Or 2 Component: Y-P B P R

    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. 2. See page 15 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of OUTPUT DVD Player...
  • Page 21 3. If your device is connected to INPUT 1 component jacks, make sure to select VID1-OPTICAL from the THEATER-INPUT SOURCE menu. If it is connected to INPUT 2 component jacks, make sure to select VID2- OPTICAL from the THEATER-INPUT SOURCE menu. DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of DVD player...
  • Page 22 THEATER-INPUT SOURCE menu. If it is connected to INPUT 2 component jacks, make sure to select VID2-COAXIAL (DIGITAL) from the THEATER-INPUT SOURCE menu. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of DVD player VIDEO...

  • Page 23: Audio System Setup

    AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 24 for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 64 and 65 for SURROUND functions.) The television s internal speakers. The television s internal center channel speaker, which is on only when the television is in SURROUND-STADIUM, SURROUND- ROCK ARENA, SURROUND-JAZZ CLUB, SURROUND-PRO LOGIC, or SURROUND-DOLBY DIGITAL mode.
  • Page 24 SURROUND REQUIRED FEATURE CONNECTION STADIUM ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL When left and right speakers are connected ( channels. The center channel audio will be heard from ( OPTIONAL CONNECTION Receive mono and stereo sound. Listener has feeling of being at a stadium. Listener has feeling of being at a rock concert.

  • Page 25: The Genius Remote Control

    THE GENIUS 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, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.

  • Page 26: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS 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. TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode. VCR button When the VCR button is pressed, it will blink to indicate the remote is in VCR mode.
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV AV1, AV2, AV3 buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 36) CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to set FAMILY FAVORITES, CHANNEL MEMORY, etc. Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels.
  • Page 28 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the aspect ratio of the viewable picture in normal, full, fill, and smooth wide. (See page 48 and 49 for more information) COMMERCIAL SKIP (C.S.) button Press this button repeatedly to select channel skip time (30~180 seconds) when no menu is displayed and the TV will tune to the last channel viewed when the selected amount of time is up.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31: Strobe Freeze

    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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Using The Remote To Control Satellite Receiver Functions

    Operating the precoded function for your satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your satellite receiver. (refer to page 37) Turn ON your satellite receiver. Aim the remote control at the front of your satellite receiver.

  • Page 35: 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 36 Operating the precoded function for your Audio/Video component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio/Video component. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio/Video component. (refer to page 37 for pre-codes) Turn ON your Audio/Video component you wish to control with the Remote.
  • Page 37 Magnavox ..15, 23, 29, 31, 35 Hitachi ..... 07 Magnin ....44 JVC .

  • Page 38: Ultratec Osd

    AUDIO THEATER 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 ULTRATEC OSD 1. MENU LANGUAGE 2. PLUG & PLAY 3. SIGNAL SOURCE 4. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. 5. CHANNEL MEMORY 6. CHANNEL LIST 7. CLOCK SET SET UP 8. MAGIC FOCUS 9. PICTURE FORMATS 1.

  • Page 40: Menu Language

    SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK the function desired. SET UP Use THUMB STICK to select the sub-menu of your choice. You can also use the number buttons to directly access the sub- menu of your choice.

  • Page 41: 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. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO...

  • Page 42: Signal Source

    SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. SIGNAL SOURCE SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 1. M EN U LA N GUAGE 2. P LU G & PLAY 3.

  • Page 43: Auto Channel Set

    SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip AUTO CHANNEL SET unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). PRESS SELECT TO ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE SETUP 1. MENU LANGUAGE 2.

  • Page 44: Channel Memory

    SET UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 1. M E NU LAN GUAGE 2. P L UG & PLAY 3. S IGN A L SO U RC E CHA NNE L 3 4.

  • Page 45: Channel List

    SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been added CHANNEL LIST to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER C H A NN EL LI ST ANT A SCAN L OCK...

  • Page 46: Clock Set

    SET UP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. CLOCK SET TO S ET TIM E SETUP C L O C K S ET - - - - AM JAN 0 1 2 0 00 M E N U TO M E N U B A R TO Q U I T Use THUMB STICK...
  • Page 47 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 48 SET UP The PICTURE FORMATS function is very useful when setting up reception of High Definition, Standard PICTURE FORMATS Definition and NTSC signals. PRESS SELECT TO ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE SETUP PIC TU R E F OR MAT S ANT A A SPE C T ST YLE NO RM AL F U LL F IL L...
  • Page 49 SET UP ASPECT STYLE Fill Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you do not want side panels on the right and left sides of the screen. The television will adjust the image both horizontally and vertically so it fills the height and width of your 16:9 screen with no side panels added.
  • Page 50 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 60 CHANNEL ID. channels a name when CATV signal source is selected. SETUP THUMB 1.
  • Page 51 CUSTOMIZE VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO 1 . C HA NN EL I D. 2 . VI D EO I D. 3 . F AM ILY FAV ORIT E S 4 .
  • Page 52 CUSTOMIZE This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. FAMILY FAVORITES A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. (MENU) SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO 1 . C HA NN EL ID. 2 .
  • Page 53 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a FAMILY FAVORITES desired favorite channel. (OPERATION) FAM ILY FAVORIT E S THUMB STICK M E N U TO S U R F M OV IE S M E N U TO S U R F Select a category using THUMB STICK...

  • Page 54: Parental Control

    CUSTOMIZE This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. PARENTAL CONTROL 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 PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number.

  • Page 55: Event Prog

    CUSTOMIZE This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once a week. 4 EVENT PROG. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO 4 EVENT PR O G RA M - - : - - AM TV O N - - : - - AM TV O FF SUN (D AY O F W E EK ) - - CH A NN E L...
  • Page 56 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input. AUTO LINK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO 1. CH A NNEL ID. 2. VI DE O ID. 3. FA MILY FAV ORIT E S 4.
  • Page 57 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 CUSTOMIZE VIDEO 1. C H AN NE L ID. 2.

  • Page 58: First Time Tour

    CUSTOMIZE This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TV FIRST TIME TOUR functions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will be displayed every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. I N T R O D U C E S Y O U T O T H E F I R S T T I M E T O U R S E T U P F E A T U R E .
  • Page 59 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO THUMB STICK 1 . CO N TR A ST 2 . BR I G H TN E SS 3 . CO L O R 4 . TI N T 5 .
  • Page 60 VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust ADVANCED picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. SETTINGS When AI is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to turn the AI on or off.
  • Page 61 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO THUMB STICK 1 . E QUAL IZ E R 2 . RE SE T 3 . ADVA NCED S E TT ING S M E N U T O M E N U B A R Use THUMB STICK to highlight the function to be adjusted.
  • Page 62 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETTINGS THUMB STICK PRESS SELECT TO ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE AUDIO A DV A NC ED SE TT INGS ST ERE O M O NO SEC O ND AUDIO PROGRA M AU TO NOIS E CA NCEL LOU D NESS PER FECT VOLUM E...

  • Page 63: Theater Modes

    THEATER Use this function to choose picture and audio settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance. THUMB STICK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO 1 .
  • Page 64 THEATER The following surround settings will reproduce the live sound you would hear in concert halls, SURROUND sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on audio system setup on pages 23-24. The surround system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded.

  • Page 65: Dolby Pro Logic

    THEATER DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic provides four separate sound channels: front left, center, front right, and surround. For properly encoded programs marked the center sound channel contains the dialogue for the program viewed. The left and right channels produce sound effects that will match the action on the TV screen.

  • Page 66: Dolby Digital

    THEATER DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby Digital provides six independent sound channels: front left, center, front right, surround left, surround right, and sub woofer. Select this feature when viewing properly encoded programs marked To fully benefit from Dolby Digital Surround, it is recommended that the surround speaker system be complete, as shown on page 23.

  • Page 67: Input Source

    THEATER Set audio input to Digital or Analog. This fueature is used only when viewing VIDEO:1 or VIDEO:2 inputs, INPUT SOURCE since only these inputs can accept DIGITAL audio input. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO 1. T H EAT ER M OD ES 2.
  • Page 68 THEATER Choose between pre-set audio modes Standard, Night, or Maximum. Take advantage of these features to LISTENING MODE reduce or increase sound effects. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 1. T H EA TE R M OD E S 2. S U RR OU N D 3.
  • Page 69 THEATER Select specific speaker output, including a subwoofer. SPEAKER SETUP PRESS SELECT TO ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE THEATER S PE AK ER SET UP F R ON T L /R IN T ER NA L EXT E RN AL W /AM P S U RR OU N D S U B WO OF ER M E N U T O B A C K T O Q U I T...

  • Page 70: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Your Remote Control

    AA size batteries. Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL...

  • Page 71: Reception Problems

    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 72: 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 73 ¥ Power Consumption (operating) 53SWX01W ....227 W 61SWX01W ....227 W ¥...
  • Page 74 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.
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