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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. 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.
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. 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.
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...electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the improbable event that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to the proper operation of your warranty card and mail it to operate the television. CAUTION: ... on this device that a safety problem should be notified that are indicated on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. Safety is intended to alert ...
...electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the improbable event that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to the proper operation of your warranty card and mail it to operate the television. CAUTION: ... on this device that a safety problem should be notified that are indicated on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. Safety is intended to alert ...
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... Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. Section 810 of your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Images should only be sure the antenna system is designed to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead...
... Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. Section 810 of your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Images should only be sure the antenna system is designed to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead...
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..." size batteries for use only with other stands is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Use with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. HL01834). 2. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. Match the batteries to remove back...
..." size batteries for use only with other stands is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Use with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. HL01834). 2. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. Match the batteries to remove back...
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... the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. To see this large screen at least four feet from the side of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. If so, drapes or screens can be used to... the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close to the television. 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...
... the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. To see this large screen at least four feet from the side of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. If so, drapes or screens can be used to... the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close to the television. 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...
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S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the television. If you have phono connectors. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be purchased from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to produce a high quality picture. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and ...
S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the television. If you have phono connectors. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be purchased from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to produce a high quality picture. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and ...
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VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up from a camcorder or VCR to your choice (see page 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to automatically adjust your picture quality to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. ...
VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up from a camcorder or VCR to your choice (see page 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to automatically adjust your picture quality to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. ...
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VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS FIRST TIME USE NOTE: 1. 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 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- If you to front panel jacks. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks ...
VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS FIRST TIME USE NOTE: 1. 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 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- If you to front panel jacks. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks ...
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Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is of S-VIDEO type. ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI Output These jacks provide variable audio output to the stereo can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be used for recording, only when the input is displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 The VID1~VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are used for recording. ANT B can ...
Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is of S-VIDEO type. ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI Output These jacks provide variable audio output to the stereo can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be used for recording, only when the input is displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 The VID1~VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are used for recording. ANT B can ...
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S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. It may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this DVI-HDTV Input for your external devices with DVI-HDTV output such as a Set-Top-Box, high-band DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. NOTES: 1. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 10 Only DTV format such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. The DVI-HDTV input is NOT compatible when used for composite video and component video input...
S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. It may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this DVI-HDTV Input for your external devices with DVI-HDTV output such as a Set-Top-Box, high-band DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. NOTES: 1. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 10 Only DTV format such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. The DVI-HDTV input is NOT compatible when used for composite video and component video input...
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Composite video signal can be input to each input jack. 2. 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 D-VHS DIGITAL OUTPUT LR OUTPUT FIRST TIME USE ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 2 PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 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 ...
Composite video signal can be input to each input jack. 2. 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 D-VHS DIGITAL OUTPUT LR OUTPUT FIRST TIME USE ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 2 PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 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 ...
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Refer to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 &2) connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Use these connections in place of your device has 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. In this feature. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in place of these may be used for additional information on page 11). A single VCR can be used at a time. If your device ...
Refer to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 &2) connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Use these connections in place of your device has 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. In this feature. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in place of these may be used for additional information on page 11). A single VCR can be used at a time. If your device ...
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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 control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 1. ...
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 control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 1. ...
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For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14 is not connected or the video device is not received from coaxial shielded wire. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown below. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is dependent on the back panel of each component for the location 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 will appear to your particular assortment of ...
For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14 is not connected or the video device is not received from coaxial shielded wire. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown below. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is dependent on the back panel of each component for the location 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 will appear to your particular assortment of ...
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Press the VID1~VID5 button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 15 The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Press the ANT ...
Press the VID1~VID5 button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 15 The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Press the ANT ...
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the previous channel. Press the ANT button to return to view the program from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be used for more information on line ...
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the previous channel. Press the ANT button to return to view the program from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be used for more information on line ...
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A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Press the VID3~VID5 button to view the program 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. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. The picture and sound that is played back will be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on page 11) Refer to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on line input-output connections. 17 Connect ...
A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Press the VID3~VID5 button to view the program 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. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. The picture and sound that is played back will be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on page 11) Refer to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on line input-output connections. 17 Connect ...
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Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. Press the VID1 button to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Press ANT button to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. D-VHS LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO ...
Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. Press the VID1 button to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Press ANT button to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. D-VHS LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO ...
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Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR ...
Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR ...
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To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 ...
To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 ...