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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. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63
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Use with other stands is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. Remote Control Unit is capable of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. HL01834). 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to the (+)...disposing of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the packing material. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace with the same or equivalent type. 4 PART NAME PART NO....
Use with other stands is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. Remote Control Unit is capable of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. HL01834). 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to the (+)...disposing of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the packing material. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace with the same or equivalent type. 4 PART NAME PART NO....
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... selector Press these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. When using the remote. CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄̆ EXIT SELECT ቨ ቧ ብ ቤ ባቢ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This ... button when in MENU mode. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- Your selection is set TV features to instantly view your preference without using the remote control, point it towards the screen for your choice (see page 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until VIDEO: ...
... selector Press these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. When using the remote. CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄̆ EXIT SELECT ቨ ቧ ብ ቤ ባቢ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This ... button when in MENU mode. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- Your selection is set TV features to instantly view your preference without using the remote control, point it towards the screen for your choice (see page 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until VIDEO: ...
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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 ብ ቤ ቦ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
... 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 ብ ቤ ቦ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
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... 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.
... 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.
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...control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 28 and 30 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box.) To operate 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 functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is...
...control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 28 and 30 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box.) To operate 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 functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is...
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...button Press this button to delete. Use CURSOR ̈ to highlight "Add", then press SELECT to store the channel to select. 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..., ̄ to highlight the channel, then CURSOR ̈ to highlight Delete (Del) and press SELECT to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. THE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set...
...button Press this button to delete. Use CURSOR ̈ to highlight "Add", then press SELECT to store the channel to select. 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..., ̄ to highlight the channel, then CURSOR ̈ to highlight Delete (Del) and press SELECT to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. THE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set...
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...VID2 VID1 VID2 ANT Video:5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID3 Video:3 VID3 VID5 VID4 22 Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is pressed. Press the MUTE button again to tune. MUTE MUTE Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 Mute 8 v v v Closed Captioning will control the Set-...execute the secondary function labeled. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). THE REMOTE CONTROL v v v HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes...
...VID2 VID1 VID2 ANT Video:5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID3 Video:3 VID3 VID5 VID4 22 Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is pressed. Press the MUTE button again to tune. MUTE MUTE Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 Mute 8 v v v Closed Captioning will control the Set-...execute the secondary function labeled. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). THE REMOTE CONTROL v v v HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes...
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... only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the image to fill the 16:9 screen. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are placed... of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL (2) 480i/480p INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 (3) 720p/1080i INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 16...
... only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the image to fill the 16:9 screen. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are placed... of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL (2) 480i/480p INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 (3) 720p/1080i INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 16...
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...(SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. With the interlaced format the picture is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. Hitachi offers you the choice. Note: The VIRTUAL HD button will start the On-Screen Display. 24 With the progressive format the complete picture... connected to VIDEO: 1. The progressive format is good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH THE REMOTE CONTROL ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between each line. Audio Broadcast Wide Mode Virtual HD Picture Closed Mode ...
...(SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. With the interlaced format the picture is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. Hitachi offers you the choice. Note: The VIRTUAL HD button will start the On-Screen Display. 24 With the progressive format the complete picture... connected to VIDEO: 1. The progressive format is good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH THE REMOTE CONTROL ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between each line. Audio Broadcast Wide Mode Virtual HD Picture Closed Mode ...
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... tuning is disabled. 2. The Picture-in one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. The Dual Tuner can only be viewed as a main picture. To select between... tuning, press the PIP CH button on the last selection of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. In POP mode, CURSOR ̆ , ̄ will move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. To change between main and ...
... tuning is disabled. 2. The Picture-in one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. The Dual Tuner can only be viewed as a main picture. To select between... tuning, press the PIP CH button on the last selection of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. In POP mode, CURSOR ̆ , ̄ will move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. To change between main and ...
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... 480p x 720p x 1080i x PIP x x x x YES SPLIT SURF YES ANT A YES x YES x YES x YES x 26 SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will change between the different PIP modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF...
... 480p x 720p x 1080i x PIP x x x x YES SPLIT SURF YES ANT A YES x YES x YES x YES x 26 SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will change between the different PIP modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF...
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... Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE MENU Ant A 10 Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 This is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. POP SUB FREEZE (with PIP OFF) Press the FREEZE button to write down the address for a mail...
... Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE MENU Ant A 10 Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 This is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. POP SUB FREEZE (with PIP OFF) Press the FREEZE button to write down the address for a mail...
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... CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ባ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD THE REMOTE CONTROL MY VCR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. 28 You must press the RECORD button...control your VCR by setting it to VCR pre-coded mode. 4. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above . ቢ DVD/VCR Button This button ...
... CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ባ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD THE REMOTE CONTROL MY VCR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. 28 You must press the RECORD button...control your VCR by setting it to VCR pre-coded mode. 4. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above . ቢ DVD/VCR Button This button ...
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...BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please... consult your cable/satellite box. 2. If the box does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable/Satellite Box. 29 After replacing the batteries repeat the...
...BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please... consult your cable/satellite box. 2. If the box does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable/Satellite Box. 29 After replacing the batteries repeat the...
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... to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. 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... 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ቢ ባ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to DVD pre-coded mode. 4. Press and release the DVD/VCR button to switch to instruction manual...
... to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. 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... 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ቢ ባ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to DVD pre-coded mode. 4. Press and release the DVD/VCR button to switch to instruction manual...
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...REMOTE CONTROL CABLE BRAND CODE General Instrument 17 Hamlin 22,23,24,25 Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak 26,27,28 Panasonic 18,19,20 Pioneer 13,14 Scientific Atlanta 08,09,10 Tocom 15,16 Zenith 11,12 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Ecostar 32 Hitachi... 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher 34,37,38,39 Funai 52 General Electric 33 Goldstar 36 Hitachi 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC 18,49,50,51 Magnavox 12,13, 14 Mitsubishi...08,09 Symphonic 42 Teknica 46 Toshiba 15 DVD BRAND CODE Hitachi 53, 59, 60 Panasonic 55 Pioneer 56 RCA 57 Samsung 59 Sanyo 60 Sony 54 Toshiba ...
...REMOTE CONTROL CABLE BRAND CODE General Instrument 17 Hamlin 22,23,24,25 Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak 26,27,28 Panasonic 18,19,20 Pioneer 13,14 Scientific Atlanta 08,09,10 Tocom 15,16 Zenith 11,12 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Ecostar 32 Hitachi... 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher 34,37,38,39 Funai 52 General Electric 33 Goldstar 36 Hitachi 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC 18,49,50,51 Magnavox 12,13, 14 Mitsubishi...08,09 Symphonic 42 Teknica 46 Toshiba 15 DVD BRAND CODE Hitachi 53, 59, 60 Panasonic 55 Pioneer 56 RCA 57 Samsung 59 Sanyo 60 Sony 54 Toshiba ...
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use. Press the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use. Press the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3.
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... Point Cursor is no saved data, pressing the [9] button will change to main picture. MENU Video Audio Ch. Press the [4] button on the remote control to SAVE adjusted data and return to press the followiing buttons: [2] up, [4] left, [5] down, [6] right. If there is to main... The Adjustment Point Cursor must be adjusted. Auto Adjustment Mode is fixed and cannot be adjusted. Press the [3] button on the remote control to adjust now Start Move SEL Return CURSOR CURSOR CURSOR Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Magic Focus Color...
... Point Cursor is no saved data, pressing the [9] button will change to main picture. MENU Video Audio Ch. Press the [4] button on the remote control to SAVE adjusted data and return to press the followiing buttons: [2] up, [4] left, [5] down, [6] right. If there is to main... The Adjustment Point Cursor must be adjusted. Auto Adjustment Mode is fixed and cannot be adjusted. Press the [3] button on the remote control to adjust now Start Move SEL Return CURSOR CURSOR CURSOR Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Magic Focus Color...
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... highlight other channels. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, CURSOR ̈ to scan column, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 42 Ch. Manager Ant A CH# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off CH ID...
... highlight other channels. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, CURSOR ̈ to scan column, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 42 Ch. Manager Ant A CH# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off CH ID...