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PROJECTION COLOR TV
57UWX20B
51UWX20B
43FWX20B
OPERATING GUIDE
Video
Audio
Ch. Manager
Locks
Setup
Sel
Move
SEL
As an E
NERGY
product meets the E
TAR ®
S
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
TAR ®
S
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
57GWX20B
51GWX20B
2-3
4-17
18-31
32-56
57-62

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  • Page 1 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Ch. Manager 32-56 Locks Setup Move USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 57-62 TAR ® As an E Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this NERGY TAR ® product meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY...
  • Page 2 HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improb- able event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.

  • Page 3: Read Before Operating Equipment

    Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non- moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to television receivers. Such “SCREEN BURNS” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. 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 program material.
  • Page 4 CAUTION: Television stand models SP-43W and SP-43WS are designed for use with a 43 inch or smaller television set. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury.

  • Page 5: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Projection Tv

    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.

  • Page 6: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Model: 43FWX20B Models: 51GWX20B/57GWX20B/51UWX20B/57UWX20B POWER PULL PUSH POWER -AUDIO- S-VIDEO VOL- VOL+ INPUT MENU VIDEO MAGIC FOCUS L/MONO INPUT 5 EXIT SELECT INPUT MENU VOL- VOL+ EXIT SELECT CURSOR INPUT 3 L/MONO MAGIC S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO FOCUS 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.
  • Page 8 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: -AUDIO- S-VIDEO S-VIDEO -AUDIO- MAGIC FOCUS VIDEO L/MONO MAGIC FOCUS VIDEO L/MONO INPUT 5...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks

    AUDIO Models: 51/57UWX20B Model: 43FWX20B 51/57GWX20B 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 a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled “TO CONVERTER”...
  • Page 10 REAR PANEL JACKS Component: Y-P Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP (51/57UWX20B and 51/57GWX20B MODELS) DIGITAL Outside antenna or OUTPUT CAPABILITY cable TV coaxial cable DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD Player 2-Way signal splitter HDTV Set-Top Box OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT ANT A VCR #1 DVI-HDTV OUTPUT S-VIDEO...
  • Page 12 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP (43FWX20B) Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable DVD Player 2-Way signal splitter HDTV Set-Top Box OUTPUT OUTPUT ANT A VCR #1 OUTPUT S-VIDEO INPUT 1 (MONO)/L AUDIO CONVERTER Y/VIDEO INPUT 2 ANT B (MONO)/L AUDIO (MONO)/L VIDEO...

  • Page 13: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connec- tions in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

  • Page 14: Connecting External Audio Sources

    MONITOR MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO Models: 51/57UWX20B Model: 43FWX20B 51/57GWX20B INPUT INPUT Stereo System Amplifier Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 1. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set.
  • Page 15 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 INPUT 3 (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 4 AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI TO HI-FI VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO Models: 51/57UWX20B Model: 43FWX20B 51/57GWX20B Audio Video Audio Video OUTPUT OUTPUT...
  • Page 16 MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO Models: 51/57UWX20B Model: 43FWX20B 51/57GWX20B OUTPUT OUTPUT NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
  • Page 17 S-VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO Models: 51/57UWX20B Model: 43FWX20B 51/57GWX20B OUTPUT OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
  • Page 18 OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT ANT A DVI-HDTV INPUT 1 (MONO)/L CONVERTER AUDIO Y/VIDEO INPUT 2 ANT B (MONO)/L AUDIO (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3 (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR AUDIO Models: 51/57UWX20B 51/57GWX20B...
  • Page 19 Press the VID1~VID2 button, to view the program from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel. DVD Player DVD Player OUTPUT OUTPUT Models: 51/57UWX20B 51/57GWX20B Model: 43FWX20B ANT A ANT A DVI-HDTV INPUT 1 INPUT 1 (MONO)/L...

  • Page 20: The Remote Control

    THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV TV POWER button POWER CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FREEZE PIP CH MENU VIDEO MENU button VIDEO button PIP CH button SELECT SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button LAST CH MUTE EXIT...
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
  • Page 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p. INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID.

  • Page 25: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B).
  • Page 26 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Ant A 10 Ant A 12 Main Picture Sub Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the screen.

  • Page 27: Main Picture

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 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 button again.

  • Page 28: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (refer to page 31 for pre-codes) Turn ON your VCR.
  • Page 29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable/satellite boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote sys- tem of your cable/satellite box. (refer to page 31) Turn ON your cable/satellite box.
  • Page 30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player. (refer to page 31 for pre-codes) Turn ON your DVD player.
  • Page 31 Ecostar ........32 Hitachi ........29 Hughes .
  • Page 32 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. MENU 4.
  • Page 33 Picture Mode Select between the four picture modes: Sports, Movies, News, and Music. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Video Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Vertical Position Centering top and bottom of the picture. Magic Focus Automatic or manual alignment of the Red, Green and Blue colors to make white.

  • Page 34: Picture Mode

    3:2 pulldown. When MOVIE mode is selected from the Picture Mode menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. This 3:2 pulldown detection will only work in MOVIE mode.
  • Page 35 VIDEO Use the CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR to adjust the function. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu. Press EXIT to quit menu. Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. This adjustment Contrast will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS DIMMER is OFF.
  • Page 36 The Magic Focus button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is set to Manual (see page 37). 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 produce any color.
  • Page 37 VIDEO Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode NOTES: 1. Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 2. Auto Adjustment Mode is recommended. If convergence is still not acceptable, use the Manual Adjustment Mode. DO NOT press MAGIC FOCUS or use Auto Adjustment Mode after using Manual Adjustment Mode. Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to access convergence crosshatch pattern.

  • Page 38: Color System

    Advanced Your HITACHI Projection TV has an ADVANCED SETTINGS function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible.
  • Page 39 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Video Audio Treble Audio Bass Ch. Manager Balance Locks Sound Enhancement CURSOR Setup Advanced Settings MENU CURSOR Move Move Return CURSOR Audio Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement...
  • Page 40 Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology 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 even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.
  • Page 41 AUDIO Advanced Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. Settings Audio Audio Treble Advanced Settings Bass Audio Source Stereo Mono 2nd Audio Prog. Balance Sound Enhancement Internal Speakers CURSOR Advanced Settings Move Select Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume...

  • Page 42: Channel Manager

    CHANNEL MANAGER Channel This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory Manager (SCAN), and which are protected by LOCK. Ch. Manager Ch. Manager Ant A Ant A Scan CH ID Lock Ant B --------...
  • Page 43 CHANNEL MANAGER This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use Channel ID this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV signal source is selected. Channel Manager Channel Manager Ant A...
  • Page 44 LOCKS This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Locks It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to select access code.
  • Page 45 LOCKS Use MOVIE RATINGS to block from showing any movie you feel might have inappropriate Movie Ratings content. Locks Locks Change Access Code Movie Ratings Engage Lock Status Not Rated: TV Time Lock Movie Ratings CURSOR CURSOR TV Ratings MENU Canadian Ratings (Eng) PG-13: Canadian Ratings (Frn)
  • Page 46 LOCKS Use TV RATINGS to block from showing any programs or movies you feel might have TV Ratings inappropriate content. Locks Locks Change Access Code TV Ratings Engage Lock Status Sub Rating TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV-Y: CURSOR CURSOR TV Ratings TV-Y7: MENU...
  • Page 47 LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Locks Change Access Code Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status Engage Lock TV Time Lock C8+: Movie Ratings CURSOR...
  • Page 48 LOCKS Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various pro- Canadian Ratings (Frn) gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Locks Change Access Code Canadian Ratings (Frn) Engage Lock Status TV Time Lock 8 ans+: Movie Ratings CURSOR...

  • Page 49: Menu Preference

    SETUP Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR on the remote to highlight the function desired. Video Setup Menu Preference Audio Set The Clock Ch. Manager Set The Channels Locks Set The Inputs CURSOR Setup CURSOR...

  • Page 50: Set The Clock

    SETUP Set The This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Menu Background Setup Menu Preferences Set The Language English Francais Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid CURSOR Move Select Use CURSOR to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu.
  • Page 51 SETUP Set The Channels Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Setup Setup Menu Preference Set The Channels Set The Clock Ant A Set The Channels Ant B Set The Inputs CURSOR Return Move...

  • Page 52: Auto Channel Scan

    SETUP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip Auto Channel Scan unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). Setup Setup Set The Channels Set The Channels Ant A Ant A Source...
  • Page 53 SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Setup Setup Menu Preference Set The Inputs Set The Clock Video1 Rename Set The Channels Video2 Rename Set The Inputs Video2 Auto Link CURSOR MENU Set Event Timer...
  • Page 54 SETUP Video 2 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Setup Setup Set The Inputs Set The Inputs Video2 Auto Link Video1 Rename Video2 Rename Auto Input Signal Sensor Video2 Auto Link...

  • Page 55: Set Event Timer

    SETUP Set Event Timer This function will automatically turn the Projection TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once a week. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 50).

  • Page 56: Closed Caption

    SETUP Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video Closed Caption which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as Setup Setup Menu Preference Set Closed Caption Set The Clock Caption Display Auto...
  • Page 57 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.

  • Page 58: 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 television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.

  • Page 59: Useful Info

    3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television.
  • Page 60 • Power Input ... . .AC 120V, 60Hz 43FWX20B 51GWX20B 57GWX20B 51UWX20B 57UWX20B • Stand-by Power ....1.3W •...
  • Page 61 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 all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
  • Page 62 USEFUL 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 the outside of the box.
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