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Hitachi 53SBX10B Operating Manual

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PROJECTION COLOR TV
OPERATING GUIDE
SETUP
VIDEO
CUSTOMIZE
SEL
TAR ¤
As an E
S
NERGY
product meets the E
53SBX10B
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FIRST TIME USE
THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
AUDIO
THEATER
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
TAR ¤
S
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
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19-31
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  • Page 1 PROJECTION COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE TAR ¤ As an E Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this NERGY product meets the E NERGY 53SBX10B IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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 3 Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a PATTERN BURN may develop over a long period of time.

  • Page 4: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. POWER SOURCE WIZARD SLEEP LAST CH HELP SELECT INFO PIP CH FREEZE PIP ACCESS SWAP PIP MODE TV/VCR PROG SLOW CLU-5712TSI CLU-5712TSI 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5712TSI (Part No. HL01642), or Remote Control Unit CLU-5714TSI (Part No.

  • 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: 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. 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

    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, 3 or 4 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use.

  • Page 8: Magic Focus

    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 9: Front Panel Jacks And Connections

    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: MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO INPUT 3 S-INPUT (Optional, see note) S-VHS Back of VCR NOTE:...

  • Page 10: 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 11 5. When using the Y-P B P R input, only 480i signal can be viewed as a sub-picture. 6. Input 4 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for standard video input. 7. Your projection television INPUT:4 can only accept standard video and 480i signals.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 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 13: 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 14: Connecting External Audio Sources

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. 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 15: Connecting External Video Sources

    CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) AUDIO TO HI-FI AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 (INPUT) Video:1 Back of AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Hitachi Model or Similar Model...
  • Page 16 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. OUTPUT Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTE: 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 17 Page 13 Back of S-VIDEO VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTE: 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 18 2. 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. 3. See page 12 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of OUTPUT DVD Player...

  • Page 19: 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 20: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER SOURCE WIZARD SLEEP HELP SELECT PIP CH PIP ACCESS SWAP PIP MODE TV/VCR PROG CLU-5712TSI 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.
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV AV1, AV2, AV3, or CD, TAPE, AMP buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 30) NOTE: Your remote control SOURCE WIZARD buttons are either labeled as AV1, AV2 and AV3, or CD, TAPE, and AMP. If your remote control SOURCE WIZARD buttons are labeled as AV1, AV2, and AV3, please program your Audio/Video components as follow for best performance.
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK. The THUMB STICK will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. Press the THUMB STICK toward desired direction and press down to SELECT.

  • 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 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 24 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 25 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 26: 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 27: 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 31) Turn ON your cable box.
  • Page 28 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 receiver. (refer to page 31) Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite system.

  • Page 29: 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 31 for pre-codes) Turn ON your DVD player.

  • Page 30: 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 31 for pre-codes) Turn ON your Audio/Video component you wish to control with the Remote.
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  • Page 32: Ultratec Osd

    THEATER CUSTOMIZE 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 33 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 34: Menu Language

    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 35: 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 M enu Lan g u a g e Si g na l S ou r c e Au t o Ch an n e l S e t C han ne l M e m o r y C han ne l L ist...

  • Page 36: 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 Me nu L an g u a g e Si gn al So u r ce Au t o C ha nne l S e t Ch an ne l Me m o r y...

  • Page 37: 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 Me nu L a n g u a g e Si gn al S o u r ce Aut o Ch a n n e l S e t Ch an n e l M e m o r y Ch an n e l L ist...

  • Page 38: 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). VIDEO THEATER SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO An t C h an n el L i st Sc a n L o ck...

  • Page 39: Clock Set

    SET UP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. CLOCK SET SETUP To set time Clo c 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 40 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 41 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. SETUP Ch a n n el Id .
  • Page 42 CUSTOMIZE VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the four video inputs. SETUP VIDEO CUSTOMIZE C ha nn e l Id . Vi d eo Id. F am i l y F a vo r ites P ar en ta l Co n tr o l 4 E ve n t Pr o g r am A ut o L in k...
  • Page 43 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 CUSTOMIZE VIDEO Ch an n e l Id . Vi d e o Id .
  • Page 44 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan- FAMILY FAVORITES nel. (OPERATION) F a m ily F a vo r it es < M OVIE S > THUMB STICK Select a category using THUMB STICK Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 VIDEO CUSTOMIZE 4 Eve nt Pr o g ra m - - : - - Am TV O n - - : - - Am TV O f f Sun ( Da y o f W e e k ) - - Ch a n n e l...
  • Page 47 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 Ch an nel I d. Vi de o I d. Fa m i l y F a vo r ite s Par e nt al C on tr o l 4 Ev en t Pr o g r a m V ide o :4...
  • Page 48 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 VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE AUDIO Ch an nel I d . Vi de o I d.
  • Page 49 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE C o n t r a s t M e n u To M e n u B a r Use the THUMB STICK buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the THUMB STICK buttons to adjust the function.
  • Page 50 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 51 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO SETUP VIDEO CUSTOMIZE B ass T reble THUMB STICK B alance R eset SELECT A dvanced Set tin g s M e n u To M e n u B a r Use THUMB STICK to highlight the function to be adjusted.
  • Page 52 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETTINGS VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE A d a van c ed S e t ti ngs St er eo M o no Sec o nd Au d i o P r o g r a m I n t e r na l Sp e a k e r s Aut o No i s e C a n c e l Lou dn e s s...

  • Page 53: 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. VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE T heat er M od e s Su r ro und M e n u To M e n u B a r...

  • Page 54: Surround Off

    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 55: 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 dry cloth. Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be used for a long period of time, for instances, when you go on vacation.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: Specification

    Audio ....470mVrms, 1k Ohm Dimensions: • Height (in.) • Width (in.) • Depth (in.) • Weight (lbs.) NOTE: SPECIFICATION 53SBX10B 51 5/8 26 1/4 Due to improvements, specifications in this oper- ating guide are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 59 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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