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- Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 1
PROJECTION COLOR TV 43GX10B 50GX30B 50DX10B 60DX10B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR¤ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 2
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. The lightning flash - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 3
CAUTION: ¥ Read these instructions. ¥ Keep these instructions. ¥ Heed all warnings. ¥ Follow all instructions. SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 4
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS. 18. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Use - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 5
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION CLU-4311UG REMOTE CONTROL HL01651 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 4 7 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 6
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 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 7
When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To second antenna or cable system To outdoor VHF - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 8
door and pull forward and down DIGITAL ARRAY ቪ ቫ CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- DIGITAL VOL+ ARRAY EXIT SELECT CH- ብ ቪ ቫ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 9
see page 48) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to enter DIGITAL ARRAY mode. This will the top right corner of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 9 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 10
the surround and external speaker features. See page 17 for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. The TV s Internal Speakers will be switched off when EXT. is selected. ቩ REAR SPEAKER Terminals The volume level is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only. 10 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 11
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT See tips on page 12 REAR SPEAKER VHF/UHF L R SP. MATRIX SURROUND EXT. AUDIO TO HI-FI R L STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 12
TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV OFF. of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. Your TV was designed its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in example on page 11). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connection. - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 13
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. (R EAR O F TV SET) AU D IO TO H I-FITER M IN AL AUDIO TO HI-FI R L TO AU D IO IN PU T TER M IN AL O F EXTER N AL AM - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 14
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. The following connection diagrams - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 15
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 its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in example on page 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 15 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 16
the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 4 (PR) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or DVD TV INPUT 4 TERMINAL Y/VIDEO PB (MONO)/L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 Y CB CR R L VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI Model or similar model - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 17
are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. ᕅ These speakers are connected to the REAR SPEAKER 8 Ohm output on the TV. ባ L ባ ቢ ቢ R L R L R OUT IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER ቤ S ቤ S SURROUND FEATURE SURROUND SWITCH* REQUIRED CONNECTION OFF SP - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 18
sensor of the cable/satellite box and press the CBL/SAT button. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. (See page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable/satelllite box.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 19
REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 20 to 22. ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set all of the On-Screen Display features. ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to obtain the desired sound level. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 20
REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV will also give you acces to FAMILY FAVORITES On-Screen Display. ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three wait for two seconds before pressing the last two digits of the channel. Channel selection may also be performed - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 21
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ 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 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 22
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button which channel is being controlled. ቫ EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit On-Screen Displays. ቭ HELP button Press this button if help is needed to change menu setting, and our - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 23
HITACHI Projection TV PIP CH button on the remote. Every press of the POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ ቦ SELECT ብ MUTE EXIT LAST CH H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 24
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ባ 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 Gray background Green color SWAP VIDEO: 1 PIP ANT A 31 Gray background Green color ቤ MOVE button To move the sub-picture to - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 25
PICTURE-IN-PICUTRE (PIP) ቦ 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. - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 26
off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your VCR. If the VCR does not turn off after five seconds, try a different two digit preset code. 5. The remote will now control you VCR. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 27
your DVD Player operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD Player - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 28
, try a different two digit preset code. 5. The remote will now control you cable/satellite box. CBL/SAT button This button allows the remote to control your cable/satellite box by setting it to CBL/SAT mode. EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 29
,20 Pioneer 13,14 Scientific Atlanta 08,09,10 Tocom 15,16 Zenith 11,12 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Ecostar 32 Hitachi 29 Hughes 33 Panasonic 34 RCA 30, 35 Samsung 36 Sony 31 VCR BRAND CODE Aiwa 48 Daewoo 45 Emerson 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher 34,37,38,39 Funai 52 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 30
MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows what selections are available. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array To Quit Exit This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 31
VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET DIGITAL ARRAY Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Select Antenna or Cable TV. First time set up for channel buttons. Channel buttons, add, skip. Check channel name, scan, and child - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 32
Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t 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 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 33
TV. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on VHF 2~13 the screen 2 ~ 13 Mid band A~1 A-5 ~ A-1 14 to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 34
automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (̆) or DOWN (̄). SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Begin Cursor - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 35
to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ buttons. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Channel 3 Add Erase Cursor Menu - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 36
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). SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 37
be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array CURSOR M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 38
press of the DIGITAL ARRAY button is necessary to enter DIGITAL ARRAY convergence adjustment mode. Do not press the DIGITAL ARRAY button for more than three seconds. This is only for extreme cases of misconvergence and requires assistance from service. Four lines surrounding a crosshatch indicate - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 39
CUSTOM CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID MENU Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 40
CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the four video inputs. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. Video Id. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 41
. Repeat until category has been set with your favorite channels. The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel. To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset, press STATUS while you are renaming a category - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 42
FA MILY FAVOR ITE S 3 6 8 10 Ch 3 To Q u i t E x i t To Q u i t E x i t Select a category using CURSOR ̇ or ̈ buttons. Use CURSOR ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 43
the Power button. When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be TV Ratings Reference Guide. To change the secret code number, select CHANGE SECRET CODE. Enter a new four digit key number you prefer. If you forget your secret code, use the factory code - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 44
is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 4 Event Program Please Set If no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is activated, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 45
VIDEO: 4 input device is turned on. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 4 automatically, when the VIDEO: 4 input device is turned on and the VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 46
Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as CC or . SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. Video Id. Family Favorites Parental Control - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 47
VIDEO VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset Advanced Settings 75% 50% 50% 50% Cursor M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t VIDEO SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 48
VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which to return to previous menu. PERFECT PICTURE When the Perfect Picture function is on, the TVs internal computer will perform the following: 1. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 49
AUDIO AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO frequency audio to all speakers. This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers and the AUDIO TO HI FI output. RESET When RESET is selected, press SELECT - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 50
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. See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 51
: CONTRAST-Maximum, AUTO COLOR-ON, COLOR TEMP.-COOL, LOUDNESS-OFF, PERFECT VOLUME-OFF, BASS-63%. You can customize each of the above modes (TV, MOVIE, MUSIC, and SPORTS) to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure, depending upon the video program being viewed. However, if RESET - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 52
YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with screen too often. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Physical damage to the precision parts may result. Avoid placing the remote - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 53
RECEPTION PROBLEMS ¥ IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 54
, 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 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 55
¥ Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers ¥ Antenna Inputs ¥ Auto Link ¥ Digital Convergence (Digital Array) ¥ Energy Star¤ Compliant Inputs: ¥ Power Input AC 120V, 60Hz ¥ Stand-By Power 43GX10B 2.1 W 50GX30B 2.1 W 50DX10B 2.1 W 60DX10B 2.1 W ¥ Power Consumption (operating) 43GX10B 149 W 50GX30B 150 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 56
, 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) 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 - Hitachi 50DX10B | Owners Guide - Page 57
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
43GX10B
50DX10B
50GX30B
60DX10B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2-4
FIRST TIME USE
5-17
THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
52-59
30-51
18-29
CUSTOMIZE
SETUP
VIDEO
AUDIO
THEATER
SEL
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Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the
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guidelines for energy efficiency.