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- Page 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV 61SBX59B OPERATING GUIDE SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 53SBX59B IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP INFO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 5-21 22-33 34-64 65-69...
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Page 2: Power Source
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PROJECTION TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. -
Page 4: Picture Cautions
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 some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. -
Page 5: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. RECALL 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. -
Page 6: 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 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. -
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
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. -
Page 9: Remote Control Sensor
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: NOTE: 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 STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) REAR SPEAKER 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. -
Page 12: 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 Input 2 Input 2 provides Y-C jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player. NOTES: DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using Y-C B C R input. -
Page 13: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) REAR SPEAKER INPUT OUTPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see tips on page 15 VCR #1... -
Page 14: 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. -
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: 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. 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 the TV set. -
Page 17: Connecting External Video Sources
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. -
Page 18: Connecting A Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Laserdisc Player
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. - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: 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. - Page 21 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND REQUIRED FEATURE CONNECTION HALL MATRIX DOLBY PRO LOGIC (NORMAL) DOLBY PRO LOGIC* (TV AS CENTER) DOLBY 3 STEREO (NORMAL) DOLBY 3 STEREO* (TV AS CENTER) *Left and right speakers are connected ( ), and the internal speakers ( channels.
- Page 22 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (cable TV)/satellite converters, and audio equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. All other controls are separated from them and arranged in MULTI-PAGE sections, with a display that can be switched to cover any of the three pages.
- Page 23 MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS POWER CABLE SWAP PIP CH HELP TV/CABLE/SAT When TV/CABLE/SAT is set. MOVE SELECT SWITCH AUDIO POWER TAPE STOP PAUSE TV/CABLE/SAT AUDIO When AUDIO is set. POWER STOP PAUSE SLOW PROG TV/VCR TV/CABLE/SAT AUDIO When VCR is set. SELECT SWITCH SELECT SWITCH...
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Page 24: 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. (See page 22 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) If a Special Event Reminder is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. - Page 25 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 27 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 which channel is being controlled.
- Page 26 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the Channel Skip (C.S.) function is activated, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is set.
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Page 27: 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 28 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 left and bottom edge of the screen. Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the screen. ANT A 28 NOTES: 1.
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Page 29: Strobe Freeze
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FRZ 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 FRZ button again. NOTE: The FREEZE function will only operate when SINGLE PIP or SPLIT PIP mode is chosen. -
Page 30: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (Refer to page 33.) Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to VCR. - Page 31 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable/satellite box. (Refer to page 33.) Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to TV/CABLE/SAT.
- Page 32 Operating the precoded function for your audio equipment. This remote is designed to operate certain types of audio equipment. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your audio equipment. (Refer to page 33.) Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to AUDIO. Turn ON the audio component you wish to control with your remote control (AMP, CD, or TAPE).
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Page 33: Audio, Cable/Satellite, And Vcr Codes
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Page 34: Ultratec Osd
SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. - Page 35 ULTRATEC OSD MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET SET UP MAGIC FOCUS CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL Block channel picture and sound. 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CUSTOM...
- Page 36 SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR highlight the function desired. SET UP MENU NOTE: 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.
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Page 37: 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 two questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. -
Page 38: Signal Source
SET UP SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER M E N U LANGUA GE P LU G & P LAY S IGNAL S OU RCE A NT ENNA A U TO CHAN NEL SET... -
Page 39: 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 ( ). SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER ME N U LANGU AGE PL U G &... -
Page 40: Channel Memory
SET UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER M EN U LANGU AGE P LU G & PLAY S IGN AL SOURC E CHANNEL 0 3 A UTO CHA NNEL SET CHANNE L M EM ORY... -
Page 41: 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. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER C H ANNEL LI ST ANT A SCAN L OCK... -
Page 42: Clock Set
SET UP The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT CLOCK SET REMINDER, or TV TIME OUT. TO SET T I M E Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up... - Page 43 SET UP 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 44 CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOM 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 CATV1 signal source is selected. CHANNEL ID.
- Page 45 CUSTOM VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER CHA NNEL I D. VI DEO ID. FAM ILY FAV ORITES PA RENT AL CONTROL 4 EV ENT PROGRAM AUT O LIN K CLOSED CAP TION M ENU BAC KGROUND...
- Page 46 CUSTOM This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. FAMILY FAVORITES A total of 42 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. (MENU) SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO C HANNEL ID. V IDE O ID.
- Page 47 CUSTOM 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) FAMILY FAVORITE S CURSOR M E N U TO S U R F Select a category using CURSOR Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the left and bottom edge of the screen.
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Page 48: Parental Control
CUSTOM 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 49: Event Prog
CUSTOM This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. 4 EVENT PROG. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 4 EVEN T PROGRAM - - -- AM TV ON - - -- AM TV OFF -- CHANNEL ONCE DAILY... - Page 50 CUSTOM 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 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO C HANNEL ID. V IDEO ID. FA MILY FAVORITES P A RENTA L CONTROL 4 EVE NT PROGRAM A UTO LINK C LOSE D CAPTION...
- Page 51 CUSTOM Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which CLOSED CAPTION are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO CHA NNE L ID. VI DEO ID.
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Page 52: First Time Tour
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. - Page 53 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO CURS OR CONTRAST BRIGHTNE SS COL OR MENU TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED M E N U T O M E N U B A R Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted.
- Page 54 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, use CURSOR CU RSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER A DVANC ED SET TINGS ULT RA A I AUT O COL OR...
- Page 55 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO CURSOR BAS S T RE B LE B A LA NCE MENU RE S ET A DV ANCE D M E N U T O M E N U B A R Use CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted.
- Page 56 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETTINGS CU R SOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO AD VANC ED SE TT I N G S ST ERE O M ON O SECOND A U DI O P RO G R A M I N T ER NA L SP EA KE R S AUTO N OI SE C A NC E L...
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Page 57: Theater Modes
THEATER Use this function to choose picture 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. CU RSO R MENU SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER T HE ATE R M ODES... - Page 58 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 20-21. The surround system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded, and played on a stereo VCR.
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Page 59: Dolby Pro Logic
THEATER DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic provides four separate sound channels: left, center, 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. For example, Dolby Pro Logic will enhance the effect of a car viewed driving from the left side of the TV screen to the right side. - Page 60 THEATER A test sound is generated allowing the listener to balance volume from each channel. Adjust the TEST volume levels until all channels are equal. TONE SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO TEST TONE PRO LOGIC NORMAL F R O N T L CENTER FRONT R REAR...
- Page 61 THEATER This feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wireless WIRELESS speakers or another stereo amplifier. The audio output may be either MAIN TV AUDIO or PIP AUDIO. SOUND SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO THEATER MODES...
- Page 62 THEATER Use this feature to provide variable audio output to an optional sub woofer. SUB WOOFER SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO T H E A T E R M O D E S S U R R O U N D G R A P H I C E Q .
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Page 63: Special Event Reminder
INFO This function allows your TV to assist you with your busy day-to-day schedule. INFO Use this function to set up to six special events into memory. SPECIAL EVENT These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. REMINDER CU RSOR SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR... - Page 64 INFO Use this function to check the day, month, and year. CALENDAR Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR M E N U T O M E N U B A R Press CURSOR to change the month.
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Page 65: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection Tv And Your Remote Control
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV 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 66: 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. RECEPTION PROBLEMS ¥ 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 67: Useful Info
USEFUL INFO SYMPTOMS No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor Picture OK, sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. - Page 68 ¥ Power Consumption (operating) 53SBX59B .....161W 61SBX59B .....161W ¥...
- Page 69 USEFUL INFO Hitachi America, LTD. 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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