Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Download this manual
See also:
Service Manual
PROJECTION COLOR TV
43GX10B
50GX30B
OPERATING GUIDE
VIDEO
SETUP
CUSTOMIZE
SEL
As an E
NERGY
product meets the E
AUDIO
THEATER
TAR ¤
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
S
TAR ¤
S
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
50DX10B
60DX10B
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE
THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
2-4
5-17
18-29
30-51
52-59
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Hitachi 43GX10B
Summary of Contents for Hitachi 43GX10B
- Page 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX10B 50GX30B OPERATING GUIDE VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO TAR ¤ As an E Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this NERGY product meets the E NERGY 50DX10B 60DX10B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TIME USE THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL...
-
Page 2: Power Source
HITACHI could void the user s warranty. 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: Important Safety Instructions
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: Safety Tips
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. BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥... -
Page 5: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement
CAUTION: Television stand model SP-43H is designed for use with a 43 inch or smaller television set. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4311UG (Part No. HL01651). -
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
NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected. Check the POWER Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use. -
Page 9: Digital Array
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. PERFECT PICTURE sensor The PERFECT PICTURE sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the room to give the best picture. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Jacks
REAR SPEAKER SP. MATRIX SURROUND EXT. AUDIO TO HI-FI ANTENNA INPUT Use an F type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output to this rear jack. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS 1, 2, 4 The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box INPUT Stereo System Amplifier Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. See tips on page 12 STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT... -
Page 12: Rear Speaker Terminal Connections
CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. Press the Right Speaker red 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 13: External Connections
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. EXTERN AL SPEAKER S 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 14: 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 15: Connecting A Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Laserdisc Player
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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 16 See page 12 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES TV INPUT 4 TERMINAL Y/VIDEO (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 4 VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI Model or similar model...
-
Page 17: Audio System Setup
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. The television s internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. -
Page 18: The Remote Control
In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, DVD, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. -
Page 19: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 20 to 22. TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set On or Off PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on pages 23-25 for a detailed description. - Page 20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. STATUS button Use the STATUS function to check the channel being received, or if it has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP). Audio STEREO Broadcast...
- Page 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV INPUT button The INPUT button will select between the antenna signal and the video inputs. If the Sub-picture is on, and the main picture is chosen with the PIP CH button, the main picture will alternate between the video inputs and antenna source by every press of the INPUT button.
- Page 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).
-
Page 23: 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 the antenna input on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one ANTENNA input. - Page 24 SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SWAP button. ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button. Tthe sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed.
-
Page 25: Picture-In-Picutre (Pip)
PICTURE-IN-PICUTRE (PIP) FREEZE button 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 26: 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 29) 1. -
Page 27: 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 29) 1. -
Page 28: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box/Satellite 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 29) 1. - Page 29 Ecostar ........32 Hitachi ........29 Hughes .
-
Page 30: Ultratec Osd
THEATER CUSTOMIZE 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. - Page 31 ULTRATEC OSD SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, scan, and child lock.
- Page 32 SETUP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR SETUP function desired. 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. Press the EXIT button to end the auto-demonstration. MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays.
-
Page 33: 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 M en u La ng u a g e S ig n al So ur c e A ut o C han ne l Se t C ha nn el M e m o r y C ha nn el List... -
Page 34: Auto Channel Set
SETUP 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 ( ). VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO M e nu L an gua g e Si gn al So urce Au t o C ha n ne l S e t Ch an ne l M em o r y... -
Page 35: Channel Memory
SET UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE M en u L a n g u ag e S ig n a l S o u r ce A ut o Ch a n n el S e t C ha nn e l M em o r y C ha n n e l L ist... -
Page 36: Channel List
SETUP 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 VIDEO AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE C h an ne l L is t S c a n L o c k ** * *... -
Page 37: Clock Set
SET UP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. CLOCK SET VIDEO THEATER SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO C l oc k Se t - - : - - AM Ja n 0 1 2 0 0 1 M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t... - Page 38 DIGITAL ARRAY 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 39 CUSTOM 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 CATV1 signal source is selected. Ch an n e l Id .
- Page 40 CUSTOMIZE VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the four video inputs. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO Ch an n e l Id . Vi de o Id . Fa mi ly F a vo r ite s Pa re n ta l Co ntr o l 4 Ev e n t P ro g r a m Au to L in k...
- Page 41 CUSTOM This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. FAMILY FAVORITES A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. (MENU) SETUP VIDEO CUSTOMIZE C ha n n e l Id . V i de o Id .
- Page 42 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan- FAMILY FAVORITES nel. (OPERATION) Fa mily F a v or it e s CURSOR Select a category using CURSOR Use CURSOR buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel.
-
Page 43: 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 44: 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 Eve n t Pr o gr a m - - : - - A M T V O n - - : - - A M T V O f f Sun ( Da y o f W e e k ) - - Ch a n n e l... - Page 45 CUSTOM Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. AUTO LINK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO C ha nn el Id . V i de o Id . F am i l y F avo r ite s P ar e nt al Co n tr o l 4 E v ent Pro g r a m A u t o Li n k...
- Page 46 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 VIDEO AUDIO CUSTOMIZE Ch an ne l I d . Vi de o I d.
- Page 47 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE Contras t M e n u To M e n u B a r Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR buttons to adjust the function.
- Page 48 VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picture ADVANCED settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. SETTINGS When PERFECT PICTURE is highlighted, press SELECT to turn the PERFECT PICTURE on or off.
- Page 49 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO SETUP B A SS T RE BL E B AL AN C E R E SE T SELECT A D VA NC E D S ET TI N G S M e n u Use CURSOR...
- Page 50 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETTINGS C ur s or VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE A da van ce d Se t ti ng s St e r e o M on o Se c on d Au d i o Pr o g r a m I nt er nal Sp e a k e r s...
-
Page 51: 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 and audio settings to optimize your TV s performance. Cu r s or SETUP VIDEO CUSTOMIZE... -
Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Specification
¥ Stand-By Power 43GX10B ..... .2.1 W 50GX30B ..... .2.1 W 50DX10B . - Page 56 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 57 NOTES...
- Page 58 NOTES...
- Page 59 NOTES...
- Page 60 QR47632...