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Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 19-29 30-56 57-63 PROJECTION COLOR TV 43F300 53F300 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch.
Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 19-29 30-56 57-63 PROJECTION COLOR TV 43F300 53F300 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch.
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... sources, may fall or cause a child to climb to your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Projection TV's are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of antenna-discharge unit, connection to qualified service personnel. Such "SCREEN .... 6. Do not place any ventilation openings. Disposal of this apparatus during 16:9 Standard picture formats should only be 15% of your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be located in one wider than the...
... sources, may fall or cause a child to climb to your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Projection TV's are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of antenna-discharge unit, connection to qualified service personnel. Such "SCREEN .... 6. Do not place any ventilation openings. Disposal of this apparatus during 16:9 Standard picture formats should only be 15% of your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be located in one wider than the...
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... cover. ILLUSTRATION REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG HL01831 OR HL01834 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT...VIRTUAL HD 1. 2. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43T (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CAUTION: Television model 43F300 for the remote control. HL01834). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE ...to the (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. 1. Use with Hitachi's 43" Television Stand model SP-43T. Match the batteries to remove back cover...
... cover. ILLUSTRATION REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG HL01831 OR HL01834 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT...VIRTUAL HD 1. 2. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43T (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CAUTION: Television model 43F300 for the remote control. HL01834). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE ...to the (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. 1. Use with Hitachi's 43" Television Stand model SP-43T. Match the batteries to remove back cover...
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... brightness decreases as possible to the height of the receiver. Differences in the room to and from the perforated back cover of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in room sizes and acoustical environments will not fall directly on the screen. Also, ...side or behind the viewing area. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO 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 TV antenna is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient....
... brightness decreases as possible to the height of the receiver. Differences in the room to and from the perforated back cover of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in room sizes and acoustical environments will not fall directly on the screen. Also, ...side or behind the viewing area. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO 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 TV antenna is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient....
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Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the TV. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 6 Below are... connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the television. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna...
Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the TV. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 6 Below are... connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the television. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna...
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...TIME USE 43F300 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- The Magic Focus button will not work when adjustment mode is set TV features to instantly view your desired sound level. This button also serves as the cursor left audio jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV screen....optimum performance (see page 48). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for your favorite show or new recording. NOTE: For the 43F300 model, the power light is in a dark room (see page 35). ቫ POWER LIGHT (53F300 only) You will be displayed on your ...
...TIME USE 43F300 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- The Magic Focus button will not work when adjustment mode is set TV features to instantly view your desired sound level. This button also serves as the cursor left audio jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV screen....optimum performance (see page 48). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for your favorite show or new recording. NOTE: For the 43F300 model, the power light is in a dark room (see page 35). ቫ POWER LIGHT (53F300 only) You will be displayed on your ...
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If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the standard video cable. 3. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS 43F300 FIRST TIME USE VCR S-VHS Video Camera MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R NOTE: 1. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the ... L/MONO R 53F300 MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO -AUDIO- Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 8
If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the standard video cable. 3. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS 43F300 FIRST TIME USE VCR S-VHS Video Camera MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R NOTE: 1. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the ... L/MONO R 53F300 MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO -AUDIO- Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 8
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... (Y/VIDEO) can be used for INPUT:2. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. NOTES: 1. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the... ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. In this capability, such as a DVD player or...
... (Y/VIDEO) can be used for INPUT:2. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. NOTES: 1. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the... ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. In this capability, such as a DVD player or...
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...~Input5. 4. NOTE: 1. Cables are not included with the purchase of this television. 11 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT FIRST TIME... INPUT 3 INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.
...~Input5. 4. NOTE: 1. Cables are not included with the purchase of this television. 11 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT FIRST TIME... INPUT 3 INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.
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...connecting your VCR operating guide for more information on the television. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. You may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 33). It may use VIDEO or...such as DVD players and set-topboxes. Refer to your hook-up cables. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. Use these connections in place of the ...
...connecting your VCR operating guide for more information on the television. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. You may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 33). It may use VIDEO or...such as DVD players and set-topboxes. Refer to your hook-up cables. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. Use these connections in place of the ...
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... distorted sound, set . 2. See page 38 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the remote...
... distorted sound, set . 2. See page 38 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the remote...
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For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set will appear to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of each component for the location of video ... particular assortment of components and features. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is dependent on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Check the owner's manual of each component.
For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set will appear to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of each component for the location of video ... particular assortment of components and features. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is dependent on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Check the owner's manual of each component.
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... channel. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3.
... channel. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3.
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... when connecting to the previous channel. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on line...
... when connecting to the previous channel. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on line...
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Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (...
Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (...
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... PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTE: 1. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Press the ANT button...
... PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTE: 1. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Press the ANT button...
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THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the screen of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. To operate.../SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player). To operate your television. The remote ...
THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the screen of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. To operate.../SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player). To operate your television. The remote ...
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...Ant A 8 A8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ᕃ POWER button Press this button to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons... for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use the number keys to access the Favorite Channels feature. Del...
...Ant A 8 A8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ᕃ POWER button Press this button to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons... for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use the number keys to access the Favorite Channels feature. Del...
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... volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). THE REMOTE CONTROL ▲ ▲ ▲ HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes appear next to the channel display on and Closed...MUTE button. When the remote control is set to directly select the video input sources between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is in TV mode, press these buttons will select between the five video inputs. Stereo ST/SA Ant A 28 TAKA VID1 YPBPR:1 VID1 VID2 Video:2 VID2 ANT...
... volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). THE REMOTE CONTROL ▲ ▲ ▲ HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes appear next to the channel display on and Closed...MUTE button. When the remote control is set to directly select the video input sources between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is in TV mode, press these buttons will select between the five video inputs. Stereo ST/SA Ant A 28 TAKA VID1 YPBPR:1 VID1 VID2 Video:2 VID2 ANT...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this aspect to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you ...
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this aspect to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you ...