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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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... No. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. 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...following accessories before disposing of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover. Use with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. HL01834). 2. PART NAME PART NO.
... No. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. 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...following accessories before disposing of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover. Use with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. HL01834). 2. PART NAME PART NO.
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... 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV. NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT...Use this button to optimum performance (see page 20). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these audio/video jacks for your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set to your desired sound level. Press the INPUT button until the desired channel appears in the top right corner...
... 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV. NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT...Use this button to optimum performance (see page 20). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these audio/video jacks for your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set to your desired sound level. Press the INPUT button until the desired channel appears in the top right corner...
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...)/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 to...and 4 The VID1~VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are used for high quality video output. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for recording. ...
...)/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 to...and 4 The VID1~VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are used for high quality video output. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for recording. ...
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... 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 control, connect the system as shown below. To prevent damage to the...
... 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 control, connect the system as shown below. To prevent damage to the...
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...remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. THE REMOTE CONTROL 20 The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 28 and 30 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control... is chosen, as explained above. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, except the REC button, will now control your cable/satellite box. (...
...remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. THE REMOTE CONTROL 20 The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 28 and 30 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control... is chosen, as explained above. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, except the REC button, will now control your cable/satellite box. (...
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... A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view a Favorite Channel use the number keys to enter the channel number. 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 different ... channels to Favorite Channels, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view. 21 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...
... A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view a Favorite Channel use the number keys to enter the channel number. 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 different ... channels to Favorite Channels, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view. 21 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...
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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 appear ...be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is set to the channel display on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Press the MUTE button again ... VID5 VID4 22 Channel selection may not receive some channels if you obtain the desired sound level. When the remote control is pressed.
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 appear ...be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is set to the channel display on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Press the MUTE button again ... VID5 VID4 22 Channel selection may not receive some channels if you obtain the desired sound level. When the remote control is pressed.
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... TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this aspect to Zoom-in once while 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 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 ZOOM2 ...
... TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this aspect to Zoom-in once while 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 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 ZOOM2 ...
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... a smoother image that with a 1080i HDTV input. Hitachi offers you the picture in the interlaced format. With the progressive format the complete picture 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 VIDEO: 1. The progressive format is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. The TV draws the lines so fast that our eyes can compare the progressive and interlaced formats by drawing lines across the screen ...
... a smoother image that with a 1080i HDTV input. Hitachi offers you the picture in the interlaced format. With the progressive format the complete picture 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 VIDEO: 1. The progressive format is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. The TV draws the lines so fast that our eyes can compare the progressive and interlaced formats by drawing lines across the screen ...
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This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to view antenna inputs on the remote. The Dual Tuner can only be heard. The green highlighted channel display will move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Press the PIP button and a sub... four different modes. In POP mode, CURSOR ̆ , ̄ will move the sub-picture up/down. 3. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. The Picture-in one program at the same time. You can watch more...
This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to view antenna inputs on the remote. The Dual Tuner can only be heard. The green highlighted channel display will move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Press the PIP button and a sub... four different modes. In POP mode, CURSOR ̆ , ̄ will move the sub-picture up/down. 3. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. The Picture-in one program at the same time. You can watch more...
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... depend on the screen. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is ON. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Ant A 28 PIP 09 PIP 10 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in...
... depend on the screen. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is ON. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Ant A 28 PIP 09 PIP 10 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in...
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..., recording statistics for example, a close play in SURF mode. NOTE: When PIP is on the PIP mode selected (POP Sub Freeze, SPLIT or STROBE). THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 Press the FREEZE button again to return to motion, press the FREEZE button again. To return the picture to normal viewing. Box 55512 Any...
..., recording statistics for example, a close play in SURF mode. NOTE: When PIP is on the PIP mode selected (POP Sub Freeze, SPLIT or STROBE). THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 Press the FREEZE button again to return to motion, press the FREEZE button again. To return the picture to normal viewing. Box 55512 Any...
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... 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 VCR mode. ባ PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. NOTES: 1....ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you must first program the remote to control your VCR operating guide. 3. This remote is entered. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. 2. ...
... 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 VCR mode. ባ PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. NOTES: 1....ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you must first program the remote to control your VCR operating guide. 3. This remote is entered. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. 2. ...
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... cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for operating the TV. Aim the remote control at the cable/satellite box and press the POWER button. In the unlikely event ...that matches your cable/satellite box as stated above procedures, your cable/satellite box. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the...
... cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for operating the TV. Aim the remote control at the cable/satellite box and press the POWER button. In the unlikely event ...that matches your cable/satellite box as stated above procedures, your cable/satellite box. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the...
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...the above procedures, please consult your DVD player operating guide. 3. The remote control will now control your DVD player. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. This remote is designed 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. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player. (refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of your DVD player...
...the above procedures, please consult your DVD player operating guide. 3. The remote control will now control your DVD player. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. This remote is designed 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. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player. (refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of your DVD player...
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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... 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 58 THE REMOTE CONTROL 31
...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... 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 58 THE REMOTE CONTROL 31
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Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. 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. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Video Audio Ch. 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 (OSD) 1. 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. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Video Audio Ch. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available.
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...factory pre-set convergence data. RESET : [3] BACK : [4] ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the [1] button on the remote control to main picture. Press the [9] button on the remote control to SAVE adjusted data and return to read the SAVED adjusted data. If convergence is still not acceptable, use the... To Change the Color of Adjustment Point Press the SELECT button repeatedly (WHITE-RED-BLUE-WHITE...). Press the [4] button on the remote control to return to be WHITE. To Adjust the Convergence Move the Adjustment Cursor to the point to the manual convergence adjustment mode (...
...factory pre-set convergence data. RESET : [3] BACK : [4] ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the [1] button on the remote control to main picture. Press the [9] button on the remote control to SAVE adjusted data and return to read the SAVED adjusted data. If convergence is still not acceptable, use the... To Change the Color of Adjustment Point Press the SELECT button repeatedly (WHITE-RED-BLUE-WHITE...). Press the [4] button on the remote control to return to be WHITE. To Adjust the Convergence Move the Adjustment Cursor to the point to the manual convergence adjustment mode (...
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...: Lock feature can not be selected or set in Channel Manager, CURSOR ̇ to highlight the channel number, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, CURSOR ̈ to scan column, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄...
...: Lock feature can not be selected or set in Channel Manager, CURSOR ̇ to highlight the channel number, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, CURSOR ̈ to scan column, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄...