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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63 PROJECTION COLOR TV 46F500 51F500 57F500 OPERATING GUIDE 51G500 57G500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-19 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. 20-31 32-56 57-63 PROJECTION COLOR TV 46F500 51F500 57F500 OPERATING GUIDE 51G500 57G500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-19 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.
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...Use of side panels, top and bottom panels of standard picture formats should only be connected to the grounding system of your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not use this television. 1. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. ...the obsolete outlet. 10. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your outlet, consult an electrician for your resident state. Projection TV's are provided for replacement of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that produce ...
...Use of side panels, top and bottom panels of standard picture formats should only be connected to the grounding system of your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not use this television. 1. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. ...the obsolete outlet. 10. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your outlet, consult an electrician for your resident state. Projection TV's are provided for replacement of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that produce ...
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...PART NAME PART NO. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. 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 LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6... SP-46W (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530056 CAUTION: Television model 46F500 for the remote control. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Match the batteries to the (+)...
...PART NAME PART NO. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. 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 LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6... SP-46W (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530056 CAUTION: Television model 46F500 for the remote control. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Match the batteries to the (+)...
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If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close to...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....
If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close to...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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...the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. Cables can be made with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. If you have phono connectors. Plug the adapter into... Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to the ANT B terminal. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV...
...the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. Cables can be made with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. If you have phono connectors. Plug the adapter into... Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to the ANT B terminal. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV...
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... displayed on or off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to automatically adjust your desired sound level. To change to turn the TV on the TV screen. The volume level will not work when adjustment mode is shown in MENU mode. This button also serves as the EXIT button ...mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to your favorite show or new recording. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- Your selection is set TV features to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. If you to enter the MENU, making it towards the ...
... displayed on or off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to automatically adjust your desired sound level. To change to turn the TV on the TV screen. The volume level will not work when adjustment mode is shown in MENU mode. This button also serves as the EXIT button ...mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to your favorite show or new recording. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- Your selection is set TV features to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. If you to enter the MENU, making it towards the ...
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... or VCR as a convenience to front panel jacks. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 8 VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS FIRST TIME USE NOTE: 1. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into...
... or VCR as a convenience to front panel jacks. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 8 VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS FIRST TIME USE NOTE: 1. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into...
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...480p are available for connecting equipment with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the TV's PR input. 3. It may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 35) 5. When connecting a Set-Top-Box with Digital ... NOTES: 1. In this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 4. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y-CBCR. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component:...
...480p are available for connecting equipment with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the TV's PR input. 3. It may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 35) 5. When connecting a Set-Top-Box with Digital ... NOTES: 1. In this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 4. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y-CBCR. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component:...
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... are not included with the purchase of this television. 11 NOTE: 1. 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... R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 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. Follow connections that pertain to Input2~Input5....
... are not included with the purchase of this television. 11 NOTE: 1. 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... R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 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. Follow connections that pertain to Input2~Input5....
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... cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. Refer to the TV's PR input. You may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 35) To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be... and component video signals. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for Input 2~Input 5. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the operating guide of these may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to the left audio...
... cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. Refer to the TV's PR input. You may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 35) To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be... and component video signals. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for Input 2~Input 5. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the operating guide of these may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to the left audio...
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. See page 41 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-...
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. See page 41 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-...
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...input source. (See page 22) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is dependent on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is pressed as suggestions. FIRST TIME... USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is not received from coaxial ...
...input source. (See page 22) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is dependent on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is pressed as suggestions. FIRST TIME... USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is not received from coaxial ...
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Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to view the program from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the ...
Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to view the program from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the ...
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...) jack, as shown on line input-output connections. 16 The picture and sound that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-HDTV PR...
...) jack, as shown on line input-output connections. 16 The picture and sound that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-HDTV PR...
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... loose. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player.
... loose. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player.
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... DVI connection cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set top box or DVD player to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO...
... DVI connection cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set top box or DVD player to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO...
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... OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box. DVD Player OUTPUT PR PB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L INPUT 2 PR PB...
... OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box. DVD Player OUTPUT PR PB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L INPUT 2 PR PB...
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..., these buttons, except the REC button, will now control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. When in one touch. To operate your cable/satellite box...CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your DVD/VCR player, point the remote at the remote sensor of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the ...
..., these buttons, except the REC button, will now control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. When in one touch. To operate your cable/satellite box...CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your DVD/VCR player, point the remote at the remote sensor of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the ...
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... the CURSOR buttons, except 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 CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel, then CURSOR ̈ ...) and press SELECT to delete. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE...
... the CURSOR buttons, except 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 CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel, then CURSOR ̈ ...) and press SELECT to delete. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE...
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...774;) button. MUTE MUTE Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 Mute 8 v v v Closed Captioning will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is in TV mode, press these buttons will select between the five video inputs. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you wish to tune then wait... (See page 56). ቧ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are not in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons to tune. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). Press the MUTE button again to select channels. THE REMOTE CONTROL v v v...
...774;) button. MUTE MUTE Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 Mute 8 v v v Closed Captioning will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is in TV mode, press these buttons will select between the five video inputs. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you wish to tune then wait... (See page 56). ቧ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are not in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons to tune. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). Press the MUTE button again to select channels. THE REMOTE CONTROL v v v...
