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Hitachi 43FDX01B Operating Manual

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HITACHI
PROJECTION COLOR TV
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY TIPS ................................................................................................................................................ 3
PICTURE CAUTIONS................................................................................................................................... 6
ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................................................................. 7
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT............................................ 7
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV.................................................................... 8
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ................................................................................................. 9
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................... 10
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS........................................................................................ 11
REAR PANEL JACKS................................................................................................................................. 12
TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP ...................................................................................................... 13
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 14
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................. 14
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES...................................................................................... 15
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES ...................................................................................... 16
INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER..................................................................................................... 16
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP .......................................................................................................................... 20
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) ................................................................................. 21
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ..................................................................................................................... 24
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS...................................................................... 27
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS ..................................................................... 30
CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) ................................................ 32
VCR BRANDS ......................................................................................................................................... 32
DVD BRAND........................................................................................................................................... 33
CABLE BRAND ...................................................................................................................................... 33
AMPLIFIER BRAND .............................................................................................................................. 34
CD BRAND.............................................................................................................................................. 34
TAPE BRAND ......................................................................................................................................... 34
ULTRATEC OSD......................................................................................................................................... 35
SET UP ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
CUSTOMIZE ............................................................................................................................................... 45
VIDEO.......................................................................................................................................................... 53
AUDIO ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
THEATER .................................................................................................................................................... 57
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION ............................................................................................... 59
TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................... 59
RECEPTION PROBLEMS .......................................................................................................................... 60
USEFUL INFO ............................................................................................................................................. 61
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CODES........................................................................................................... 33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY TIPS ... 3 PICTURE CAUTIONS... 6 ACCESSORIES... 7 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT... 7 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV... 8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ... 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ... 10 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS... 11 REAR PANEL JACKS...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    SLOT, FULLY 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.
  • Page 4 11-1 Do not place this television on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the television. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the Wall/Shelf mounting manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
  • Page 5 contact with them might be fatal. 18 For added protection for the television during a lightning storm, or when it is unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges.

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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.

  • Page 8: 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. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen.

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    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 11: Front Panel Jacks And Connections

    REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. CONVERGENCE FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 43.) Š Š Š Š FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording.

  • Page 12: 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.

  • Page 13: Typical Full-Feature Setup

    TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP NOTE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

  • Page 14: 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 TV.

  • Page 15: Connecting External Audio Sources

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 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 fo the TV set.

  • Page 16: Connecting External Video Sources

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box 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 17 Rear Panel of Television NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING A S-VIDEO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR OR laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
  • Page 19 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y:PB-PR. 1. 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. 2.

  • Page 20: Audio System Set-Up

    AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 59 for SURROUND functions.) The television's internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the REQUIRED CONNECTION FEATURE...

  • Page 21: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-572Tsi)

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.
  • Page 22 (3) VCR button When the VCR button is pressed, it will blink to indicate the remote is in VCR mode. (See page 28) (4) CABLE (CBL) When the CABLE button is pressed, it will blink to indicate the remote is in CABLE mode. (See page 29) (5) SATELLITE (SAT) When the SAT button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in SATELLITE mode.
  • Page 23 (14) ASPECT buttons Press the button to quickly change the aspect ratio of the viewable video between 4:3 and 16:9. (See page 55 for more information) (15) COMMERCIAL SKIP buttons Press the 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 24: 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 25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel number (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 form the screen.
  • Page 26 STROBE FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing. Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details, for example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing.

  • Page 27: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. 4. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. 5. The LAST CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required.

  • Page 28: 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 33.) 1.

  • Page 29: Using The Remote To Control Satellite Receiver

    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 33.) 1.

  • Page 30: 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 33 for precodes) 1.

  • Page 31: Using The Remote To Control Additional

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT 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 precodes) 1.

  • Page 32: Cable/Satellite, Vcr, Audio And Dvd Codes (Clu-572Tsi)

    Carver Citizen 09, 24 Craig 19, 24, 30, 44 Cybernex Daytron 07, 50 Fuji 10, 23 04, 23, 40, 46 Go Video Gradiente Harman/Kardon Headquarter Hitachi 02,03,04,05 02,14,26 Kenwood 02,25,26 Kodak 23,24 Lloyd’s Magnin Marta 16,47 Minolta 03,05 Motorola 20,23...

  • Page 33: Dvd Brand

    DVD BRAND Denon Hitachi Kenwood Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Phillips Pioneer RCA (Proscan) Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith CABLE BRAND 01,07,08,17,18,20,36,37,49 ARCHER 11,24 CABLESTAR CITIZEN COMTRONICS 25,28 DAE RYUNG ELECTRICORD FOCUS GEMINI GENERAL 01,12 INSTRUMENT HAMLIN 04,13,22,13 HYTEX JERROLD 01,08,12,37,49,50,51 MAGNAVOX MOVIE TIME...

  • Page 34: Amplifier Brand

    AMPLIFIER BRAND AMPLIFIER CODE BRAND AIWA 05,06 CASIO DENON HITACHI KENWOOD 14,15 MAGNAVOX 01,06,09 ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS 01,06 QUASAR SANSUI SHARP TECHNICS 02,16,23,24,25 WARDS 03,04,05,07,20,21 YORX CD BRAND ADCOM CALIFORNIA AUDIO LAB DENON EMERSON GENEXXA KRELL MARANTZ 02,03 MISSION ONKYO...

  • Page 35: Ultratec Osd

    ULTRATEC OSD 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 36 8. MENU BACKGROUND 9. FIRST TIME TOUR 1. CONTRAST 2. BRIGHTNESS 3. COLOR 4. TINT 5. SHARPNESS 6. RESET 7. ADVANCED SETTINGS 1. BASS 2. TREBLE 3. BALANCE 4. RESET 5. ADVANCE SETTINGS 1. THEATER MODES 2. SRS Select from three types of backgrounds. Introduces you to basic TV functions.

  • Page 37: Menu Language

    SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK on the remote to highlight the function desired. Use THUMB STICK to select the sub-menu of your choice. You can use the number buttons to directly access the sub-menu of your choice.
  • Page 38 PLUG & PLAY This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer three questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. Press THUMB STICK to highlight the correct answers to all three questions.

  • Page 39: Signal Source

    SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press THUMB STICK to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK RECEPTION BAND to return to previous menu.

  • Page 40: Auto Channel Set

    AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop.

  • Page 41: Channel List

    CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID)., which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). Press THUMB STICK to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu.

  • Page 42: Clock Set

    CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM, or TV TIME OUT. Use THUMB STICK to set the time, date, and year. Press THUMB STICK to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position.
  • Page 43 CONVERGENCE ADJ. 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 colors 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: Component Set

    COMPONENT SET The COMPONENT SET function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition, Standard Definition and NTSC signals. Press THUMB STICK to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select Color System (HDTV, SDTV/DVD) Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK NOTE: Set up a Component Signal (connect component to Y-PB-PR inputs) and switch to VIDEO: 1 or 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the Remote Control when planning to use the component set function.

  • Page 45: Customize

    CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. Press THUMB STICK to select CHANNEL LIST.
  • Page 46 VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the two video inputs. Press THUMB STICK to select VIDEO LIST. Press THUMB STICK to select preset VIDEO LIST. Press THUMB STICK to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST. Press THUMB STICK to select desired VIDEO ID.
  • Page 47 FAMILY FAVORITES (MENU) This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES. To rename the categories, use the THUMB STICK buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename.
  • Page 48 FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel. Select a category using THUMB STICK Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing a category.

  • Page 49: Parental Control

    PARENTAL CONTROL This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can 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. The factory preset code is 0000.

  • Page 50: Event Prog

    4 EVENT PROG. This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. Press THUMB STICK to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4. Press THUMB STICK to select the time the TV will turn on and off. Use THUMB STICK to change position.

  • Page 51: Auto Link

    AUTO LINK Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use THUMB STICK to to select Video input. Use THUMB STICK , then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO:1 , 2 or 3 automatically, when the VIDEO: 1 , 2 or 3 input device is turned on.

  • Page 52: Menu Background

    MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds. Use THUMB STICK to change MENU BACKGROUND setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK Select CLEAR and no background is visible, select GRAY and a gray background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible.

  • Page 53: Video

    VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Use the THUMB STICK Press the THUMB STICK Press EXIT to quit menu. NOTE: If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture.

  • Page 54: Advanced Settings

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to turn the AI on or off.

  • Page 55: Audio

    AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Use THUMB STICK to highlight the function to be adjusted. When THUMB STICK to adjust the function. Then use THUMB STICK When RESET is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to reset audio settings to factory conditions. Press EXIT to quit menu.
  • Page 56 MTS MODE Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displayed at the top center edge of the TV. The source you select will be displayed above the sources received.

  • Page 57: Theater

    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 crate an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround...
  • Page 58 to select speaker to be adjusted. Use THUMB STICK then press down on THUMB STICK to select SRS ON or OFF. Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. NOTES: SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries.

  • Page 59: Care Of Your Hitachi Projection

    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 with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.

  • Page 60: Reception Problems

    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. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.

  • Page 61: 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 62 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.

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