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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 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 2
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 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 3
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 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 4
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 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 5
follow the Wall/Shelf mounting manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. 11-2 An service personnel. 13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen. 14 Avoid dusty places. Accumulated dust inside the chassis - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 6
television should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For televisions designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. 6 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 7
completion of any service or repairs to the television, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition. PICTURE CAUTIONS Picture Burn Prevention • Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 8
of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 9
No. HL01322). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 10
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT BOTTOM VIEW 10 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 11
. 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 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 12
VCRs, and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in place of Optical Cable the standard video cable to produce a high-quality This cable can be used to connect to a component picture. with an Optical Audio Out jack, such as a Dolby* Digital DVD player or an HDTV Set Top Box. Use this cable - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 13
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. * Manufactured under license form Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and he - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 14
be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. 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 VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is 14 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 15
your remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (See page 47.) FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 16
such as a cable box, when ANT B is displayed as a main picture. Audio/Video Inputs 1and 2 The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 17
mode. When you have Picture-in Picture on and are viewing a Y-PB-PR input, only SPLIT mode is possible. (See page 29) (9) Coaxial Input this jack provides high quality audio input from a Dolby Digital DVD player of HDTV Set Top Box. This input can be used for VIDEO: 1 or VIDEO: 2 audio, as selected - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 18
REAR PANEL JACKS compatible with Dobly Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM bitstream could create a high noise level, causing damage to your speakers. TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP 18 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 19
REAR PANEL JACKS NOTE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 19 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 20
TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF. black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. Repeat this procedure for the Left Speaker. CAUTION: Do not short speaker terminal, (do not connect a wire directly across any two terminals). This could cause damage to your audio outputs or other damage to your TV - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 21
the left audio jack on the TV. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. 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 (INPUT: 1 in the example on page - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 22
to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box 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 are offered as - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 23
pressed as shown below. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 27.) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER NOTE: When TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 24
PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO 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 of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 25
panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. 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. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 13.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 26
rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but not that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 13) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 27
Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 28
from the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 29
from the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 30
, SURROUND-PRO LOGIC, or SURROUNDDOLBY DIGITAL mode. (3) These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. (4) These speakers are connected to the rear speaker 8 Ohm output on the TV. (5) This sub woofer is connected to the SUB WOOFER output on the - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 31
DOLBY DIGITAL (1) (2) (4) (5) (3) To be used with DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box with Dobly Digital output. This provides up to 6 channels ). The sixth channel is Low Frequency Effects for a sub woofer (SW), supplying those room-shaking rumbles experienced in the best movie theaters. When left and - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 32
HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video remote will now control your cable box. (See page 33 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box.) To - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 33
to light if the room is too bright. (1) POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 22 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) (2) TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 34
's of your choice. While navigating the On-Screen-Display's, you will notice that each sub-menu and easier. NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels video input jacks each time the button is pressed. If the Picture-in-Picture is on, the INPUT button will select between the three sets of video input - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 35
of the viewable video between 4:3 user can change stations "SURF" to any station they wish, and after the selected amount of time, the TV will tune back to the original channel. (16) MENU buttons The MENU button will start the On-Screen the channel being received, the picture source, or if the - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 36
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI) When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO: 1. When an COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB-PR Input is connected to VIDEO: 2. (21) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 29 for a description. (22) PIP CH buttons Use the PIP CH button to select between main - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 37
to remove the sub-picture from the screen. Use the PIP CH button to select between main and sub-picture tuning control (indicated by highlighted channel display.) Press the INPUT button when sub-picture channel tuning is controlled, to change between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO: 3 and ANT A antenna - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 38
, to change between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO: 3, and ANT A antenna source. (ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture). NOTES: 1. Y-PB-PR input cannot be viewed as main picture or sub-picture when in SINGLE PIP MODE. If you tune to a Y-PB-PR input, the /TV set will automatically change - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 39
operate when SINGLE PIP mode or SPLIT PIP mode is chosen. 2. The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture. (3) PIP MODE button To change between the three different PIP modes (SINGLE, SPLIT, or SURF) press the PIP MODE - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 40
picture that has many details, for example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing. CAUTION: A pattern burn may develop if the sub-picture is left in the same corner permanently. If the PIP feature is used frequently, occasionally MOVE the sub-picture using the THUMB - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 41
Aim the remote at the VCR and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your VCR , please consult your VCR operating guide. 3. The remote control will replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. 4. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 42
VCR codes. For some VCRs, you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program. (3) EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. MY VCR CODE IS NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 43
at the cable box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your consult your cable box operating guide. 3. The remote control from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire button if required. 6. The INPUT button will act at the TV/SAT button when in SAT mode - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 44
(3) EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. MY CABLE BOX CODE IS NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the satellite receiver and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your satellite receiver when the correct two digit - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 45
satellite receiver operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above. 4. The INPUT button will act at the TV/SAT button when - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 46
shown on page 37. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the 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 correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 47
are for operating the TV. MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT Operating the precoded function for your Audio/Video component. This remote - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 48
These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Audio/Video component codes. (3) EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. MY AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: AV1 AV2 AV3 NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Audio/Video equipment for operation of the buttons exclusively - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 49
01 30 15,23,29,31,35 23,31 23 01,15,18,19,20,23,24,32, 44 44 Fuji GE Go Video Gradiente Harmon/Kardon Headquarter Hitachi JVC Kenwood Kodak Lloyd's LXI Magnin Marta MEI MGA Minolta 49 09 02,47,48 44 44 42 24 07 09,30 30 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 50
Multitech Nikko Olympus Optonic Panasonic Pentax Phillips Pioneer Protec Quarter Quasar Radix Runco Sanky Sanyo Sears Shintom Singer STS Symphonic TEAC Teknika TMK Torvision Vector Video Concepts Wards XR-1000 Zenith 01,23,30 10,15,22 Yamaha 20,23 01,30 24 12,23 27 11,12,23,38,51 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 51
Phillips 06 RCA (Proscan) 09 Toshiba 05 Zenith 05 CABLE BRAND ABC Archer Cable Star Citizen Comtronics Dae Ryung Electricord Focus Gemini Goldstar Hitachi Jasco Macom Memorex NSC Panasonic Phillips Popular Mechanics RCA Recoton Regency Runco Scientific Atlanta Signature 01,07,08,17,18,20 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 52
(CLU-572TSI) Sprucer Stargate Sylvania Texscan Toshiba TV 86 United Artists Universal Viewstar Zentek 02 51 48 SATELLITE BRAND Echostar 04 Hughes 05 Sony 03 CODES Hitachi RCA AMPLIFIER BRAND Aiwa Casio Denon Hitachi Kenwood Magnavox MCS Onkyo Panasonic Philips Quasar Sansui Sharp - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 53
07,17 02 01,21 02 02 05,18 13 Aiwa Carver DKK Fisher Hitachi Kenwood Magnavox MCS NSM Optimus Philips Proton Quasar Realistic SAE Scott Technics TAPE BRAND Jerrold Kenwood Panasonic Scientific Atlanta Starcom 11,12 13,14 06 08 15 13 Hitachi JVC Optimus Pioneer Sony Wards 02 02 05 06 01,07,08,09, - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 54
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. 4. Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will appear giving a description of that menu. This part of the screen - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 55
& PLAY 3. SIGNAL SOURCE 4. AUTO CHANNEL SET 5. CHANNEL MEMORY 6. CHANNEL LIST 7. CLOCK SET 8. MAGIC FOCUS 9. COMPONENT SET Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Optimum hook up for your system. Select antenna or cable TV. First time set up for channel buttons. Channel buttons, add, skip. Check - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 56
TIME TOUR Label channels PAY 1, ABC, etc. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Allows you to set and view favorite channels. Block channel picture and sound. Turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Automatically turn TV on with any VIDEO input. Feature to display dialogue/text. Select from three - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 57
CLOCK SET sub-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 POWER button on the TV again to end the autodemonstration. MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 58
SET UP PLUG & PLAY This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer three questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system. Press THUMB STICK - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 59
using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 60
active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antenna are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 61
SET UP Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. 61 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 62
in CHANNEL ID (ID)., which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). Press THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. NOTE: Each touch of THUMB STICK or will display the - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 63
SET UP Use THUMB STICK or to set the time, date, and year. Press THUMB STICK or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. 63 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 64
seconds. This is only for extreme cases of misconvergence and requires assistance from service. If one of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to exit this manual set up mode. COMPONENT SET The COMPONENT SET function is very useful - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 65
Signal Y-PB-PR from HDTV Set-Top Box. SDTV /DVD - Standard Definition Television or Digital Video Disc Y-CB-CR such as DVD (Digital Video Disc Player). NOTE: 1 . If Color System is set improperly (does not match actual input signal), the color and tint of the main picture will be abnormal. 2. You - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 66
CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE This selection contains 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 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 67
CUSTOMIZE position. Select RESET to erase a CHANNEL ID. NOTES: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 42), the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same. 2. CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture. 67 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 68
quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. (*) represents a blank space. Select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition. NOTE: VIDEO ID will be displayed only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture. 68 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 69
. 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 RECALL while you are renaming a category - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 70
or to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen. NOTE: 1. If a category has some blank channel entries, these channels will appear as black sub-pictures. 2. Each category contains 2 groups of 3 channels - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 71
be tuned to any video input. When QUICK LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 on both ANT A/B and all video inputs will be blocked out. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, all buttons on the front panel will be deactivated, except the POWER button. When TV TIME OUT is turned - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 72
. NOTE: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 42), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 46). 3. When the RECALL button is pressed, text appears on the - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 73
Press THUMB STICK or to select the time the TV will turn on and off. Use THUMB STICK to TV will turn on/off at same time every week) OFF (to disable this function). Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. IF the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 74
1. The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer, 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 a deterrent when away from home by using the ON and OFF - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 75
video input device play button. However, intended operation is for use with your VCR, laserdisc or DVD play button. CLOSED CAPTION Closed 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 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 76
TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. TEXT may not be available with every CAPTION will not work when viewing a 480P, 720P, or 1080i input via the COMPONENT: YPB-PR - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 77
a gray background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible. FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TV functions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 78
to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. This adjustment will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS ULTRA AI amount of fine detail in the picture. RESET When RESET is selected, press down on THUMB STICK to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions. - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 79
VIDEO PB-PR input jacks. 2. If you ar using the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks (Y-PB-PR) and notice that the TINT and COLOR are abnormal, check to make sure that COMPONENT SET - SET - COLOR SYSTEM is set properly. (see page 48) 79 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 80
VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When AI is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to turn the AI on or off. Use the THUMB STICK or - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 81
when viewing a COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR input signal. 16:9 - Screen changes to 16:9 aspect ratio. (gray bars visible on top and bottom of screen). HDTV signals are normally 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 - Screen changes to 4:3 aspect ratio. (entire screen is filled with video). SDTV and NTSC signals are normally - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 82
VIDEO Press THUMB STICK or to highlight the function. Press THUMB STICK to 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 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 83
VIDEO This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems. 83 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 84
a true home THEATER experience. THEATER MODES Use this function to choose from automatic picture and audio settings to optimize your TV's performance. Use THUMB STICK or to change THEATER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 83%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 85
THEATER performance and pleasure, depending upon the video program being viewed. However, if RESET is selected, all modes will reset to the initial conditions as explained above. When RESET is selected, it will - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 86
THEATER SURROUND The following surround settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on audio system setup on pages 23-24. The surround system is most effective with movie - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 87
a digital (optical or coaxial) input. (see pages 65 and 66 for more information) NOTES: 1. This TV can not decode or process Digital TV screen. For example, Dolby Pro Logic will enhance the effect of a car viewed driving from the left side of the TV screen manually cycle through all speakers. 87 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 88
volumes will change according to the percentages you set in this menu. Set TV balance by adjusting FL (Front Left) and FIR (Front Right) volume control. NOTE: Center channel audio will always be heard from the TV's center speakers. If THEATER-SPEAKER SETUP-FRONT L/R is set to EXTERNAL W/AMP, center - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 89
. Press SELECT on THUMB STICK when TEST TONE is highlighted and TV will automatically cycle through all speakers. Simply wait until the speaker a desired level. Press on THUMB STICK when TEST TONE is highlighted to manually cycle through all speakers. When main VOLUME is changed, all speaker volumes - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 90
2. DIGITAL audio can only be used for VIDEO:1 or VIDEO:2 inputs. ANTA, ANT B, and VIDEO:3 inputs can accept only ANALOG audio input. 3. You cannot select COAXIAL for both VIDEO:1 and VIDEO:2 inputs. You also cannot select OPTICAL for both VIDEO:1 and VIDEO:2 inputs. You may only have 1 type of audio - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 91
THEATER Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. NOTES: 1. This feature adjusts audio delay to surround speakers to make audio performance optimum, based on your specific setup. 2. This feature is only accessible when SURROUND-PRO LOGIC and SURROUND-DOLBY DIGITAL modes are - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 92
. it will enhance the sound effects such as explosions or screams. NOTES: 1. This feature is only accessible when SURROUND-DOLBY DIGITAL mode is selected and INPUT SOURCEDIGITAL (Optical or Coaxial) is chosen. 2. You must be in VIDEO:1 or VIDEO:2 to access this feature, since these are the only - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 93
using the TV speaker terminals (on rear panel) to power your surround speakers. Select SURROUND - NO if you are not using the TV speaker terminals when main volume is adjusted. Refer to THEATER-SURROUND menu on page 63 for instructions on how to set up your speakers. 2. If SURROUND-NO, SUB WOOFER- - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 94
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND 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 soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 95
RECEPTION PROBLEMS 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 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 96
BIT-MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Auto Link - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 97
• Width (in.) 52 1/2 • Depth (in.) 28 7/8 • Weight (lbs) 255 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice. HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 97 - Hitachi 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 98
week, 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 61SDX01B | Owners Guide - Page 99
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1
PROJECTION COLOR TV
53SDX01B
61SDX01B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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SAFETY TIPS
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PICTURE CAUTIONS
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ACCESSORIES
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
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REAR PANEL JACKS
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TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP
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REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES
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INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER
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CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER
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CONNECTING A S-VIDEO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER
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CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2
COMPONENT:
Y:PB-PR.
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CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT TO TO
INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR
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CONNECTING A DVD OR HDTV SET TOP BOX PLAYER WITH DOBLY DIGITAL COAXIAL
OUTPUT TO
INPUT COMPONENT: Y-PB-PR
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AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP
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AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-572TSI)
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS
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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL
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AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT
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CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR, AUDIO AND DVD CODES (CLU-572TSI)
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VCR BRANDS
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DVD BRAND
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CABLE BRAND
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SATELLITE BRAND
CODES
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AMPLIFIER BRAND
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CD BRAND
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TAPE BRAND
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ULTRATEC OSD
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SET UP
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CLOCK SET
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