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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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... with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by your outlet, consult an electrician for tilt and stability. Do not slide or force TV into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Use only with the recommended safety standards for replacement of the picture...
... with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by your outlet, consult an electrician for tilt and stability. Do not slide or force TV into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Use only with the recommended safety standards for replacement of the picture...
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...before disposing of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. 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 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO ...
...before disposing of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. 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 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO ...
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...by sitting directly in the room to 18 feet from the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in front of the TV and about 10 to find the optimum spot for best performance. Also, be sufficient. For best stereo ...separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. 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 and from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the...
...by sitting directly in the room to 18 feet from the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in front of the TV and about 10 to find the optimum spot for best performance. Also, be sufficient. For best stereo ...separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. 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 and from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the...
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... 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the TV. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna...To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 6 Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to connect...
... 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the TV. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna...To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 6 Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to connect...
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...4, 5 or alternate antenna source. The volume level will not work when adjustment mode is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. Your selection is set TV features to optimum performance (see page 36). These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level ...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. If you to instantly view your desired sound level. When using the remote. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- This button also serves as the...
...4, 5 or alternate antenna source. The volume level will not work when adjustment mode is shown in the top right corner of the TV screen. Your selection is set TV features to optimum performance (see page 36). These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level ...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. If you to instantly view your desired sound level. When using the remote. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- This button also serves as the...
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... not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. 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-
... not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. 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-
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... used for composite video and component video input. ቨ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR... OUT output will be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 3. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for your external devices with DVI...
... used for composite video and component video input. ቨ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR... OUT output will be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 3. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for your external devices with DVI...
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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 your personal ...
...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 your personal ...
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... (Input 1 &2) connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-topboxes. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. Your component outputs may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to the... standard video connection if your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to obtain ...
... (Input 1 &2) connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-topboxes. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. Your component outputs may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to the... standard video connection if your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to obtain ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 not received from coaxial shielded wire. is not connected or...CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set will appear to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of... each component for the location of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14...
...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 not received from coaxial shielded wire. is not connected or...CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set will appear to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of... each component for the location of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14...
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... VCR 15 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 VID1~VID5 button to the previous channel. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL...
... VCR 15 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 VID1~VID5 button to the previous channel. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL...
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... laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the...
... laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the...
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... AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on page...
... AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on page...
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... the DVI connection cable from the output 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. Connect the cable from the HDTV set at right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV...
... the DVI connection cable from the output 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. Connect the cable from the HDTV set at right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV...
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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 VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTE: 1. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of...
... 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 NOTE: 1. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of...
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...now control your cable/satellite box. (See page 29 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your cable box.) To operate... 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 chosen, as explained above. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, except the REC...
...now control your cable/satellite box. (See page 29 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your cable box.) To operate... 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 chosen, as explained above. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, except the REC...
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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 ̈ to highlight ...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, MUTE buttons POWER...
... 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 ̈ to highlight ...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, MUTE buttons POWER...
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... buttons. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to select channels, lock access code, etc. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you obtain the desired sound level. Stereo ST/SA Ant... the Set-Top-Box or satellite receiver, and execute the secondary function labeled. 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 next to answer the telephone, etc., press...
... buttons. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to select channels, lock access code, etc. Channel selection may not receive some channels if you obtain the desired sound level. Stereo ST/SA Ant... the Set-Top-Box or satellite receiver, and execute the secondary function labeled. 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 next to answer the telephone, etc., press...