IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PROJECTION COLOR TV 53SDX01B 61SDX01B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................................................................................................................................2 SAFETY TIPS ............................................................................................................................................................................4 PICTURE CAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................7 ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................................................................................9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT.......................................................................9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV...........................................................................................11 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS .........................................................................................................................12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................14 REAR PANEL JACKS ............................................................................................................................................................16 TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP..................................................................................................................................18 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................20 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...........................................................................................................................21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES ................................................................................................................22 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER ...............................................................................................................................23 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER .....................................................................25 CONNECTING A S-VIDEO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER .....................................................................26 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y:PB-PR. .................................................................................................................................................27 CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT TO TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR.........................................................................................................................28 CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT TO INPUT COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR ......................................................................................................................................28 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP......................................................................................................................................................30 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP......................................................................................................................................................31 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI)...........................................................................................................32 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)................................................................................................................................................37 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................41 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS.................................................................................42 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS.......44 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................46 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL........................................................................................................47 AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................................................................47 CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI) ...........................................................................48 VCR BRANDS .....................................................................................................................................................................49 DVD BRAND ........................................................................................................................................................................51 CABLE BRAND ...................................................................................................................................................................51 SATELLITE BRAND CODES ......................................................................................................................................52 AMPLIFIER BRAND ...........................................................................................................................................................52 CD BRAND...........................................................................................................................................................................53 TAPE BRAND ......................................................................................................................................................................53 ULTRATEC OSD.....................................................................................................................................................................54 SET UP .....................................................................................................................................................................................57 CLOCK SET .........................................................................................................................................................................62 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS COMPONENT SET.............................................................................................................................................................64 CUSTOMIZE ............................................................................................................................................................................66 FAMILY FAVORITES (MENU) ..........................................................................................................................................69 FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) ..............................................................................................................................70 PARENTAL CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................................71 EVENT PROG. ....................................................................................................................................................................73 AUTO LINK ..........................................................................................................................................................................75 CLOSED CAPTION ............................................................................................................................................................75 MENU BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................................................................77 FIRST TIME TOUR .............................................................................................................................................................77 VIDEO .......................................................................................................................................................................................78 THEATER.................................................................................................................................................................................84 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND......................................................................94 YOUR REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................................................................94 RECEPTION PROBLEMS .....................................................................................................................................................95 USEFUL INFO .........................................................................................................................................................................96 NOTES......................................................................................................................................................................................99 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television. 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS COLOR TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NOTE: · There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. · Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television. · This television is not intended for use in a computer room. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the user's warranty. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning ( paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules. or ), in accordance with CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or service shop. 3 SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION 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. 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. 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. FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY 1 This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the ...