Pioneer 53SBX59B User Manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV61SBX59B 53SBX59BOPERATING GUIDEIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4FIRST TIME USE 5-21THE GENIUSREMOTE CONTROLULTRATEC BIT-MAPON-SCREEN DISPLA

10FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONSThe front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in t

11REAR PANEL JACKS Antenna Input/OutputThe remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT

FIRST TIME USE12 S-Video Inputs 1 and 2Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. C

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS13Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.BSUBWOOFERSTOPCONNECT ONLY

14REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONSCONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER TO THE TV OFF.Press the Right Speaker button and insert the positive (+) lead wire

15TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSTIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSS-Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that

16EXTERNAL CONNECTIONSCONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIERTo control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect t

17CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESThe exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, and DVD player to your TV set is dep

S-VHS V L ROUTPUTBACK OF VCRHITACHI MODEL or similar modelTV INPUTTERMINALINPUT 1(MONO)AUDIOLRVIDEOS-VIDEO 118CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO

19CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2.1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc

IMPORTANT2Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this projection television.WARNINGRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RI

20AUDIO SYSTEM SETUPMatch the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table on page 21 for the different surround soundre

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP21SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECTFEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTIONOFF     Receive mono and stereo sound.HALL      Gives the

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-615MP)22 MULTI-PAGE select switchThis selects the button layout of the multi-page section ofthe remote control. MULTI

MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS23POWERTV/CABLE/SATVCRAUDIOTVCABLE SATPIPSWAP MOVEPIP CH HELP FRZSELECTSWITCHPOWERTV/CABLE/SATVCRAUDIORECSTOP PAUSESLOW PROG TV

HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page

HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV25CONTRASTBRIGHTNESSCOLORTINTSHARPNESSRESETADVANCED SETTINGSMENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU

HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV26 EXIT buttonWhen in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. RECALL buttonPress thi

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)27Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner featu

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)28NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan.2. If a channel is tuned during

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)29 FREEZE (FRZ) button (With PIP ON)If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FRZ button. This is convenient when tryi

3SAFETY TIPS1. This television set is equipped with apolarized alternating-current line plug(a plug having one blade wider thanthe other.) This plug w

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS30Operating the precoded function for your VCR.This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. Y

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS31Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box.This remote is designed to ope

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AUDIO EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS32Operating the precoded function for your audio equipment.This remote is designed to operate cer

AUDIO, CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES33AMPLIFIER BRAND CODEAiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04, 05Carver . . . . . . . . . . . .00, 05, 06,

ULTRATEC OSD34INFOSET UP VIDEO AUDIOTHEATERCUSTOM1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV.2

ULTRATEC OSD35INFOSET UP VIDEO AUDIOTHEATERCUSTOMSET UPCUSTOMVIDEOAUDIOTHEATERINFOMENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text.PLUG & PL

SET UP36SET UPSelect INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR  or  on the remote tohighlight the function desired.

SET UP37SET UPThis graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answertwo questions and a graphic w

SET UP38SET UPSelect ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV.Press CURSOR  or  to highlight and sel

SET UP39SET UPThis feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANN

4SAFETY TIPSPICTURE CAUTIONSPicture Burn Prevention¥ Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated gr

SET UP40SET UPUse this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote controlCHANNEL  or  buttons.Add or erase ad

SET UP41SET UPThis function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been addedto CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and wh

SET UP42SET UPThe time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENTREMINDER, or TV TIME OUT.Use CURSOR  or  to set th

SET UP43SET UPYour HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in theproper

CUSTOM44CUSTOMCUSTOMThis selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable.Use this feature to give up to 20 c

CUSTOM45CUSTOMUse this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs.Press CURSOR  to select VIDEO LIST.Press CURSOR  to select preset VID

CUSTOM46CUSTOMThis function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename.A total of 42 channels can

CUSTOM47CUSTOMUse this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to adesired favorite channel.Select

CUSTOM48CUSTOMThis function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.It can also be used to keep the TV from being

CUSTOM49CUSTOMThis function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week.Press CURSOR  to select PROGRAM 1, 2,

5ACCESSORIESCheck to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.CLU-615MPFAVCHPOWERLST-CHVOLMUTECHGUIDEMENU

CUSTOM50CUSTOMUse this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3, when it detects a VIDEO input.Use CURSOR  to select Vi

CUSTOM51CUSTOMDISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off.MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing.TEXT is for additional in

CUSTOM52CUSTOMFIRST TIME TOURThis function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TVfunctions as well as helping you s

VIDEO53VIDEOVIDEOSelect VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality.Use this function to change the contrast between black and white

VIDEO54VIDEOYour HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjustpicture settings to produce t

AUDIO55AUDIOSelect AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality.This function controls the low frequency audio

AUDIO56AUDIOUse ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions.MTS MODEMulti-Channel Television Soun

THEATER57THEATERTHEATERUse CURSOR  or  to change THEATER MODES settings.When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set:Contrast almost

THEATER58THEATERSURROUNDThe following surround settings will reproduce the live sound you would hear in concert halls,sports stadiums, movie theater

THEATER59THEATERDOLBY PRO LOGICDolby Pro Logic provides four separate sound channels: left, center, right, and surround. For properly encoded programs

6HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TVCAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they ar

THEATER60THEATERUse this function to precisely control tonal quality by using seven different frequency controls.GRAPHICEQUALIZERPress CURSOR  to sel

THEATER61THEATERThis feature allows you to choose between two possible variable audio outputs for a separate set of wirelessspeakers or another stereo

THEATER62THEATERPress CURSOR  to select volume adjustment bar.Press CURSOR  or  to adjust SUB WOOFER volume.Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to

INFO63INFOUse this function to set up to six special events into memory. These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode.Press CURSOR  to select EVE

INFO64INFOUse this function to check the day, month, and year.Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event messag

CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TVAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL65DODust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistene

RECEPTION PROBLEMS66¥ IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from au

USEFUL INFO67HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit dam

USEFUL INFO68Features:¥ Superfine Picture Quality1000 Line Horizontal Resolution¥ Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses¥ Artificial Intelligence System¥ Re

USEFUL INFO69Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics Division1855 Dornoch CourtSan Diego, CA 92154Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics DivisionHitachi

7HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORSMost video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connect

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLSNOTES: Your HITACHI Projection TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is selected.Check

9FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER lightYou will see a red light when the TV is turned on. AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensorThe Artificial Intelligence s