Hitachi 53SBX10B Owners Guide

Hitachi 53SBX10B Manual

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    PROJECTION COLOR TV 53SBX10B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 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 determined that this
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    : ¥There are no user serviceable parts inside the color 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
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    replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power and supporting POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART specific instructions HITACHI Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen
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    MUTE STATUS VCR PLUS+ INFO GUIDE/TV SCHD PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PROG PIP ACCESS SWAP TV/VCR SLOW REC CLU-5712TSI CLU-5714TSI CLU-5712TSI CLU-5714TSI 1. 1. 2. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5712TSI (Part No. HL01642), or Remote Control Unit CLU-5714TSI (Part No. HL01644). 2. Two AA
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    SET UP YOUR NEW 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
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    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
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    . The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button 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
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    CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ 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. (see page 50) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this
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    easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R INPUT 3 AUDIO S-INPUT (Optional, see note) MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT S-VHS V mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. 9
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    Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT ብ ባ ቤ ቢ 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
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    connect the component CB output to the TV s PB input and the component CR output to the TV s PR input. 3. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when for standard video input. 7. Your projection television INPUT:4 can only accept standard video and 480i signals. 11
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    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional, see record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 12
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    left audio jack on the television. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your TV s PB input and the components CR output to the TV s PR input. You may use standard video signal or 480i signal for INPUT:4. It may be necessary to adjust
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    EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. 14
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    , laserdisc player or 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 ) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15
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    or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR ) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel
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    or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR INPUT 4 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear
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    the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/ INPUT button to return to the previous channel. DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO PR/CR PB/CB Y L R Back
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    on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, remote will now control the desired component. (See page 30 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment.) ቢ POWER ባ TV
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    STATUS SCHD VCR PLUS+ INFO GUIDE/TV ብ ቦ ቨ PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP PROG TV/VCR SLOW ት REC REC CLU-5712TSI CLU-5714TSI ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will
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    REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ 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 sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button will add 15
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    REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቲ 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 press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound
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    HITACHI Projection TV , press the PIP CH button on the remote. The highlighted channel display will move with GUIDE/TV PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP PROG TV/VCR SLOW ብ,ቦ ባ REC VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model to remove the sub-picture from the screen. Use the PIP CH button to
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    37) If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is selected as the main channel. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is ON, PIP SURF mode will be deactivated. Closed Caption will not appear when
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    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ብ 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
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    EXIT ቤ ቤ VOL SELECT CH ባ ባ SVCS MUTE STATUS SCHD VCR PLUS+ INFO GUIDE/TV PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PROG PIP ACCESS SWAP TV/VCR SLOW REC ቤ CLU-5712TSI CLU-5714TSI MY VCR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the
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    guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. REC CLU-5712TSI REC CLU-5714TSI MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of
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    5. Aim the remote at the set-top-box/satellite receiver and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your set GUIDE/TV ባ ቤ ባ ቤ PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP PROG TV/VCR SLOW REC REC CLU-5712TSI CLU-5714TSI MY SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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    code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your DVD player when the GUIDE/TV PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP PROG TV/VCR SLOW REC ቤ CLU-5712TSI CLU-5714TSI MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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    remote at the Audio/Video component and press the POWER button. The remote will turn GUIDE/TV PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP PROG TV/VCR SLOW REC ቤ CLU-5712TSI CLU-5714TSI MY AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: AV1 (CD) AV2 (TAPE) AV3 (AMP/RCVR) NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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    Ryung 20 Eastern 14 Electricord 31 Everquest 51 Focus 52 Garrard 11 GC Electronics 32, 39 Gemini 05 18 Tocom 07, 27, 50 Toshiba 03 Tusa 51 TV 86 29 Unika 11, 39 United Artists 36 United , 48 Zentek 52 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Echostar 04 Hitachi 01 Hughes 05 RCA 02 Sony 03 SET-TOP
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    MENU EXIT SELECT 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 Magic Focus To Quit Exit This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use
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    ULTRATEC OSD SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Magic Focus Channel Id. Video Id. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background
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    ̄ on the remote to highlight the function desired. MENU MENU SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Magic Focus 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
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    TV. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Magic Focus OR 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.
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    will 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 Magic Focus Begin Cursor
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    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 Magic Focus Channel 3 Add Erase THUMB STICK Menu
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    you 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 Magic Focus
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    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 Magic Focus THUMB STICK M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t SETUP SETUP SEL To set time Clock Set
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    SETUP SET UP MAGIC FOCUS 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
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    advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. MENU MENU THUMB STICK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO
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    AUDIO THEATER Video Id. VID 1 VID 3 Video List Custom Reset M e n u To M e n u B a r VID 2 VID 4 ̆ CAM CBL DVD LD SAT STB ̄ To Q u i t E x i t SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER THUMB STICK Video Id. VID 1 VID 3 Video List Custom Reset M e n u To M e n u B a r VID 2 VID 4 ̆ CAM CBL DVD
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    of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. Video Id. Family Favorites 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
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    and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen.This is useful for previewing a category. Use THUMB STICK ̇, ̈, ̆ 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
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    secret code. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL turned on, all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the Power button. When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV TV RATINGS are explained in detail in the Parental Control Movie/TV Ratings Reference Guide
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    can not use this function and the screen below will appear. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Please Set Clock First NOTE: Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit If no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is activated, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. CAUTION: Do
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    Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it detects a VIDEO input. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. Video Id. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background Video:4 Auto Remote Off THUMB STICK
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    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 or . SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. Video Id. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto
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    Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. THUMB STICK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset Advanced Settings 75% 50% 50% 50% THUMB STICK 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
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    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. THUMB STICK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO
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    AUDIO AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO THUMB STICK SELECT SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Bass Treble Balance Reset Advanced Settings 50% 50% THUMB STICK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Bass Treble
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    ADVANCED SETTINGS AUDIO Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER THUMB STICK Bass Treble Balance Reset Advanced Settings adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume level.
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    automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your TV s performance. THUMB STICK SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Theater Modes Surround TV Movies Music Sports Reset THUMB STICK 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 Theater Modes
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    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
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    CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a dry remote control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Replace the old batteries with two new AA size batteries. Exposure of the viewing screen
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    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 causes loss of contrast in the picture. NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a
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    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 damage due to external
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    • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) • Power Input AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption -Refer to rear panel at the back of the TV 53SBX10B • Height (in.) 51 5/8 • Width (in.) 46 • Depth (in.) 26 1/4 • Weight (lbs.) 223 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide
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    , 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
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
53SBX10B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
2-3
FIRST TIME USE
4-18
THE GENIUS
REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
55-59
32-54
19-31
CUSTOMIZE
SETUP
VIDEO
AUDIO
THEATER
SEL
As an
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Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the
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guidelines for energy efficiency.