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- Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 1
PROJECTION COLOR TV 60FX20B 50DX20B 50FX20B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-16 THE REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER ULTRATEC BIT-MAP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 2
that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this color television. CAUTION 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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 3
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 4
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. PART NAME PART NO. CLU-4311UG REMOTE CONTROL HL01651 ILLUSTRATION POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 4 7 INPUT - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 5
etc. 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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 6
, and laserdisc players with an S-VIDEO feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to UHF/VHF - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 7
or off. 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. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 8
in the room to give the best picture. (see page 51) 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 allow you to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see page - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 9
the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the com- It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR volume level is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. Use speakers with 8 Ohm impedance only. 9 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 10
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 11 REAR SPEAKER VHF/UHF L R SP. MATRIX SURROUND EXT. AUDIO TO HI-FI R L STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 11
Projection TV and an external amplifier. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. Your TV guide TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (see pages 50 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 12
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 13
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 14
or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection guide for more information on line input-output connections. 14 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 15
jack, as shown on the TV set below. 4. Connect the 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 NOTES: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 16
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. SURROUND FEATURE SURROUND SWITCH* REQUIRED CONNECTION OFF SP. MATRIX ᕃ SURROUND MATRIX SP.MATRIX SURROUND ᕃ ᕅ EXTERNAL - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 17
control your cable/satellite box. (See page 27 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 buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 18
on pages 19 to 21. ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set On or Off ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on pages 22-24 for a detailed description. ቭ HELP button Press this button to display or cancel the help messages of the On-Screen Display. ቤ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 19
REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV Picture Source Theater Mode Video:1 DISC 10:00Pm PIP Ant 12 Video Input When a laserdisc player is connected Sport ቤ MENU, SELECT, CURSOR buttons All On-Screen before pressing the last two digits of the channel. Channel - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 20
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 is chosen with the PIP CH button, the main picture will alternate between the video inputs and antenna source by every - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 21
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons picture and sub-picture tuning. The gray background on the channel number will indicate 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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 22
(MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL ባ ቢ 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. Press the button - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 23
background Green color SWAP Video: 1 PIP Ant A 31 Gray background Green color ቤ MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button. The sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed. (Example below illustrates the MOVE operation). MOVE - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 24
to motion, press the FREEZE button again. FREEZE Ant A 31 PIP Video: 1 FREEZE Quick FREEZE button Press this button without a Sub-Picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing. Press this button again to return to normal viewing. FREEZE Ant A 31 PIP Video: 1 FREEZE CAUTION: A pattern - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 25
If the VCR does not turn off after five seconds, try a different two digit preset code. 5. The remote will now control your VCR. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU VCR button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode. EXCLUSIVE - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 26
Player does not turn off after five seconds, try a different two digit preset code. 5. The remote will now control your DVD Player. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU DVD button This button allows the remote to control your DVD Player by setting it to DVD mode - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 27
/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 SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 28
Daewoo 45 Emerson 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher 34,37,38,39 Funai 52 General Electric 33 Goldstar 36 Hitachi 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC 18,49,50,51 Magnavox 12,13, 14 Mitsubishi 27,28,29,30 NEC 40,41 Panasonic 10,11 Philips 14 Samsung 17 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 29
menu. HELP 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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 30
Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Channel Id. Video Id. Family Favorites set and view favorite channels. Block channel picture and sound. Turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Automatically turn TV on with VIDEO:4 input. Feature to display - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 31
Source 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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 32
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 33
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 34
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 35
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 36
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 37
DIGITAL ARRAY Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control MOVE Button. If you do NOT wish to save your adjustment data into memory, turn the TV OFF or press the remote control PIP button. When the TV is turned ON again, your old convergence - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 38
contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. 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 Channel Id. Ch 22 Channel List Custom Ch. Reset Next Ch Ch ̆ Ch̄ or # keys M e n u To M e n u B a r ̆ A&E ABC AMC AP BET BRVO - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 39
Q u i t E x i t Press CURSOR ̄ to select VIDEO LIST. Press CURSOR ̈ to select preset VIDEO LIST. Press CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST. Press SELECT to select desired VIDEO ID. To customize VIDEO ID, select only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture. CUSTOMIZE 39 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 40
. 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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 41
this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selection to tune the main picture to a desired favorite chan- (OPERATION) nel. CURSOR Family 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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 42
picture ratings. Picturein-Picture will also be blocked automatically. When TV RATING is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked. Picturein Picture select CHANGE SECRET CODE. Enter a new four digit key number you prefer. If you forget your - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 43
Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Menu menu. NOTE: VIEW Means rating is viewable, BLOCK means rating is selected. MOTION PICTURE RATING CHART G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NOT RATED (NR) General audiences - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 44
"V" is to view. "B" is to block. TV PARENTAL GUIDE RATING CHART NR TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D Not rated. See Service Announcements · Religious · Sports · Weather NOTE: If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit TV MA programs; If you block TV-14DV, you will automatically block TV - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 45
SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Cursor Parental Control **** Change Secret Code? Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Cursor Canadian Ratings (ENG) VIEW - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 46
SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Cursor Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Cursor Canadian Ratings (FRN): VIEW G VIEW - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 47
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 48
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 49
a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO and a gray background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible. 49 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 50
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 51
VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When PERFECT PICTURE is highlighted, press SELECT to turn the PERFECT PICTURE on or off. Cursor SETUP - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 52
TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. SELECT SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Bass Treble Balance Reset Advanced Settings 50% 50 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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 53
ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Cursor Bass Treble Balance Reset Advanced Settings 72% 50% 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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 54
choose from automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your TV's performance. Cursor SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Theater Modes TV Movies Music Sports , LOUDNESS-OFF, PERFECT VOLUME-OFF, BASS-63%, TREBLE-50%. When MUSIC mode is chosen, the following are automatically set - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 55
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 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 56
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 - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 57
©©© © 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 designed to protect against component or circuit - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 58
Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Auto Link • Digital Convergence (Digital Array) • Energy Star® Compliant SPECIFICATION Inputs: • Power Input AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption -Refer to rear panel at the back of the TV : 50DX20B 50FX20B 60FX20B - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 59
trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 operating guide. Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi America - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 60
INFO Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on - Hitachi 50FX20B | Owners Guide - Page 61
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
60FX20B
50FX20B
50DX20B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2-3
FIRST TIME USE
4-16
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
55-60
29-54
17-28
CUSTOMIZE
SETUP
VIDEO
AUDIO
THEATER
SEL
As an
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.