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... CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the color television. • Model and serial numbers are covered in the design of HITACHI televisions. Please read it to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and...
... CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the color television. • Model and serial numbers are covered in the design of HITACHI televisions. Please read it to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and...
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... these instructions. 3. Only use this television. 1. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may require specific instructions pertaining to Article 820-40 of programs broadcast by the manufacturer. 17. Refer all servicing to the receiver be located in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of...
... these instructions. 3. Only use this television. 1. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with one corner of the screen or a "PATTERN BURN" may require specific instructions pertaining to Article 820-40 of programs broadcast by the manufacturer. 17. Refer all servicing to the receiver be located in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of...
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..., connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on line input-output connections. It may use standard video signal for INPUT:4 and 5. If your VCR operating guide for more information on connecting your hook-up cables. You may be necessary to adjust TINT to the left audio jack on page 12). Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder...
..., connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on line input-output connections. It may use standard video signal for INPUT:4 and 5. If your VCR operating guide for more information on connecting your hook-up cables. You may be necessary to adjust TINT to the left audio jack on page 12). Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder...
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... the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is pressed as suggestions. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the TV set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the AUDIO OUT of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 Press the VID1~VID5 button to view the program from coaxial shielded wire. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO...
... the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is pressed as suggestions. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the TV set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the AUDIO OUT of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 15 Press the VID1~VID5 button to view the program from coaxial shielded wire. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO...
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... on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 18 Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the previous channel. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. You may use standard video signal...
... on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 18 Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the previous channel. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. You may use standard video signal...
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... (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 26 and 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your cable box.) To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. ASPECT BUTTON When the remote is the TV...
... (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 26 and 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your cable box.) To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. ASPECT BUTTON When the remote is the TV...
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... button when no menu is displayed when you wish to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21 Audio Broadcast Stereo ST/SA Ant A 10 ABCD 10:00Pm PIP Ant A 12 CHANNEL ID Time Sub-Picture Source PIP Y - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Use these buttons to directly select the video input sources between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is connected to direct access...
... button when no menu is displayed when you wish to watch. ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21 Audio Broadcast Stereo ST/SA Ant A 10 ABCD 10:00Pm PIP Ant A 12 CHANNEL ID Time Sub-Picture Source PIP Y - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Use these buttons to directly select the video input sources between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is connected to direct access...
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... V L R OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ ብ,ቦ SELECT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model MUTE EXIT LAST CH Use above connection to cycle through the two different modes. The Picture-in-Picture feature is for the PIP sub-picture. Only sound...
... V L R OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ ብ,ቦ SELECT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model MUTE EXIT LAST CH Use above connection to cycle through the two different modes. The Picture-in-Picture feature is for the PIP sub-picture. Only sound...
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... Reset Advanced Theater Modes Surround Adjust contrast. Adjust tint. Channel buttons, add or skip. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to display dialogue/text. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Automatically turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Feature to make white. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Adjust Balance. Set Audio Settings to factory preset. CUSTOMIZE Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. Picture and sound are automatically set...
... Reset Advanced Theater Modes Surround Adjust contrast. Adjust tint. Channel buttons, add or skip. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to display dialogue/text. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Automatically turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Feature to make white. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Adjust Balance. Set Audio Settings to factory preset. CUSTOMIZE Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. Picture and sound are automatically set...
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... 3. My TV Signal Comes From: A) Antenna or Cable (Without Cable Box) B) Cable Box C) Satellite Receiver D) Satellite Receiver (With Cable Box) P r e ss ̆, ̄ To Se le ct P r e ss Se le ct To En te r M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t SELECT SELECT Question 2. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t CURSOR Welcome To Your Plug & Play On Screen Set Up Guide. Press...
... 3. My TV Signal Comes From: A) Antenna or Cable (Without Cable Box) B) Cable Box C) Satellite Receiver D) Satellite Receiver (With Cable Box) P r e ss ̆, ̄ To Se le ct P r e ss Se le ct To En te r M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t SELECT SELECT Question 2. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t CURSOR Welcome To Your Plug & Play On Screen Set Up Guide. Press...
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... engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in SET CHANNEL MEMORY. SETUP SET UP SET CHANNEL MEMORY This feature will stop. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r Begin To Q u i t E x i t CURSOR SETUP SEL Press select to skip unused channels when using SET CHANNEL MEMORY. See EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY to add or to select the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode before using CHANNEL UP...
... engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in SET CHANNEL MEMORY. SETUP SET UP SET CHANNEL MEMORY This feature will stop. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r Begin To Q u i t E x i t CURSOR SETUP SEL Press select to skip unused channels when using SET CHANNEL MEMORY. See EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY to add or to select the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode before using CHANNEL UP...
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... Q u i t E x i t SELECT Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r Channel 3 Add Erase Next ch Ch ̆ Ch ̄ or # keys To Q u i t E x i t Add or erase additional channels while still in EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ or the number buttons to the remote control CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ buttons. SETUP SET UP EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after SET CHANNEL MEMORY is...
... Q u i t E x i t SELECT Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r Channel 3 Add Erase Next ch Ch ̆ Ch ̄ or # keys To Q u i t E x i t Add or erase additional channels while still in EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ or the number buttons to the remote control CHANNEL ̆ or ̄ buttons. SETUP SET UP EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after SET CHANNEL MEMORY is...
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...6 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t V. Set up reception High Definition, Standard Definition and NTSC signals. Display the actual (normal 4x3 or 16x9) inputted signal mode. Depending on Aspect 2 mode. SETUP SET UP PICTURE FORMATS The PICTURE FORMATS function is used to center an HDTV video signal between the top and bottom gray bars. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats...
...6 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t V. Set up reception High Definition, Standard Definition and NTSC signals. Display the actual (normal 4x3 or 16x9) inputted signal mode. Depending on Aspect 2 mode. SETUP SET UP PICTURE FORMATS The PICTURE FORMATS function is used to center an HDTV video signal between the top and bottom gray bars. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats...
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... the TV screen. 42 Video Display The Video Display feature allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinate for High Vision Signal Y-PBPR from the OSD menu at the top and bottom of the PRT guns due to display 1080i or 540P signal mode. Aspect 5 is selected. The aspect button on the TV screen as DVD (Digital Video Disc Player). SETUP SET UP (3) 480p Input - Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t SETUP Press...
... the TV screen. 42 Video Display The Video Display feature allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinate for High Vision Signal Y-PBPR from the OSD menu at the top and bottom of the PRT guns due to display 1080i or 540P signal mode. Aspect 5 is selected. The aspect button on the TV screen as DVD (Digital Video Disc Player). SETUP SET UP (3) 480p Input - Position Comp Color Type Video Display M e n u To M e n u B a r Y-PBPR: 4 Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Aspect 5 +5 HDTV SDTV/DVD 1080i 540P To Q u i t E x i t SETUP Press...
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... and television programs based on , the picture and sound for all video inputs will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE Use number buttons to select secret code. If you set (see page 34), when a channel is locked, it is turned on the two rating systems used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that time period. (Set clock first.) Use CURSOR...
... and television programs based on , the picture and sound for all video inputs will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE Use number buttons to select secret code. If you set (see page 34), when a channel is locked, it is turned on the two rating systems used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that time period. (Set clock first.) Use CURSOR...
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... receive emergency bulletins or any TV program that is used in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may contain mature themes, indecent language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. Parental guidance suggested. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CURSOR Set Parental Lock **** Change Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Mo v ie R a tin g s Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) CURSOR Menu...
... receive emergency bulletins or any TV program that is used in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may contain mature themes, indecent language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. Parental guidance suggested. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CURSOR Set Parental Lock **** Change Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Mo v ie R a tin g s Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) CURSOR Menu...
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... violence. 51 Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Mo v ie R a tin g s Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) CURSOR Canadian Ratings (Frn): VIEW G VIEW 8 ans + VIEW 13 ans + VIEW 16 ans + VIEW 18 ans + Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight the category that you have selected. Programming restricted to affect...
... violence. 51 Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Mo v ie R a tin g s Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) CURSOR Canadian Ratings (Frn): VIEW G VIEW 8 ans + VIEW 13 ans + VIEW 16 ans + VIEW 18 ans + Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight the category that you have selected. Programming restricted to affect...
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... change VIDEO INPUT SENSOR setting. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Menu To Menu Bar Video: 4 Auto Remote Off To Quit Exit CURSOR Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on your video input device play button. This is pressed. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE SEL Press select to watch it must be reset before VIDEO INPUT SENSOR is turned on by VIDEO INPUT SENSOR, the TV will automatically turn...
... change VIDEO INPUT SENSOR setting. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Menu To Menu Bar Video: 4 Auto Remote Off To Quit Exit CURSOR Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on your video input device play button. This is pressed. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CUSTOMIZE SEL Press select to watch it must be reset before VIDEO INPUT SENSOR is turned on by VIDEO INPUT SENSOR, the TV will automatically turn...
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... Advanced Settings Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise Reduction Velocity Modulation Black Level Expansion Color Temperature Cool Warm Standard Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS. Turn the PERFECT PICTURE function off to select function. Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to produce the highest quality picture possible. VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picture settings to...
... Advanced Settings Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise Reduction Velocity Modulation Black Level Expansion Color Temperature Cool Warm Standard Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to control other PREFERENCE SETTINGS. Turn the PERFECT PICTURE function off to select function. Automatically compensate for weak or strong TV signals to produce the highest quality picture possible. VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picture settings to...
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... PICTURE System • Mulit-Picture-In-Picture with freeze. • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes and DVD players.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Velocity Modulation • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Video Input...
... PICTURE System • Mulit-Picture-In-Picture with freeze. • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes and DVD players.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Velocity Modulation • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Video Input...