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...ART 250 PART H) Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is required when the apparatus has been damaged in -Picture function, the sub-picture should not be sure the antenna system is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from ...the apparatus. 11. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Heed all instructions. 5. A polarized plug has two blades...
...ART 250 PART H) Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is required when the apparatus has been damaged in -Picture function, the sub-picture should not be sure the antenna system is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from ...the apparatus. 11. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Heed all instructions. 5. A polarized plug has two blades...
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...the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 5 For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. Picture brightness decreases as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are located in an ...not fall directly on the screen. However, if you are placed too close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. 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...
...the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 5 For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. Picture brightness decreases as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are located in an ...not fall directly on the screen. However, if you are placed too close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. 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...
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... antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to produce a high quality picture. If you have phono connectors. To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 6 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video...
... antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to produce a high quality picture. If you have phono connectors. To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 6 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video...
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... the left audio jack. 8 Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page 57) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ MAGIC FOCUS Use... this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see page 39) ቫ FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a ...
... the left audio jack. 8 Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of light in the room to give the best picture. (see page 57) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ MAGIC FOCUS Use... this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see page 39) ቫ FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a ...
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... you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of VCR L R OUTPUT OUTPUT NOTE: 1. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to front panel jacks.
... you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of VCR L R OUTPUT OUTPUT NOTE: 1. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to front panel jacks.
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... (If you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) ...jacks for recording. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 4 and 5 The VID1~VID5 buttons will select each video source each time it is pressed. With this connection, ...
... (If you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 1 and 2 Inputs 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) ...jacks for recording. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 4 and 5 The VID1~VID5 buttons will select each video source each time it is pressed. With this connection, ...
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... input. 2. You may be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box. NOTES: 1. Input 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 5. REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such...
... input. 2. You may be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box. NOTES: 1. Input 4 and 5 (Y/VIDEO) can be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 5. REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such...
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... may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 13 It may be used at a time. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections...
... may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 13 It may be used at a time. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections...
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... AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page...
... AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page...
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... INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT NOTES: 1. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12) Refer to your VCR operating guide for...jack. 4. A single VCR can be used for more information on Page 13 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Rear Panel of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight...
... INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT NOTES: 1. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12) Refer to your VCR operating guide for...jack. 4. A single VCR can be used for more information on Page 13 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Rear Panel of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight...
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...Press the VID4~VID5 button, to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 18 OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT Back of VIDEO AUDIO DVD Player OR PR/CR PB/CB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO...) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Rear Panel of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of...
...Press the VID4~VID5 button, to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 18 OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT Back of VIDEO AUDIO DVD Player OR PR/CR PB/CB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO...) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Rear Panel of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of...
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... pressed again. ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these buttons to set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is set to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displayed menu. HOW TO USE THE... REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ HELP button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP...
... pressed again. ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these buttons to set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is set to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displayed menu. HOW TO USE THE... REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ HELP button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP...
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... Video:2 VID2 ANT Video:5 VID5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID4 VID3 Video:3 VID3 ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the PICTURE FORMATS aspect ratio. (See page 40 for more information) ቫ MODE button Press this button repeatedly to direct access THEATER MODE between Sport..., News, Movie, and Music. ቭ STATUS button Press this button will select between the five video inputs. Audio Selected Main Picture Source S - PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to VIDEO: 4. ቮ EXIT button When in TV mode, press ...
... Video:2 VID2 ANT Video:5 VID5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID4 VID3 Video:3 VID3 ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the PICTURE FORMATS aspect ratio. (See page 40 for more information) ቫ MODE button Press this button repeatedly to direct access THEATER MODE between Sport..., News, Movie, and Music. ቭ STATUS button Press this button will select between the five video inputs. Audio Selected Main Picture Source S - PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to VIDEO: 4. ቮ EXIT button When in TV mode, press ...
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The channel number which is highlighted indicates which channel is being controlled. ቱ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቯ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 LAST CH Ant A 39 ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning.
The channel number which is highlighted indicates which channel is being controlled. ቱ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቯ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 LAST CH Ant A 39 ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning.
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... as both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with only one program at the same time. To change between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, press the PIP CH button on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. The Dual Tuner can be heard. 23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual...
... as both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with only one program at the same time. To change between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, press the PIP CH button on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. The Dual Tuner can be heard. 23 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual...
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... when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory) and display them as the main channel. Pressing this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will cycle through both PIP modes. The SWAP button will not appear when PIP SURF mode is on. ባ SWAP button If you wish... to switch what is ON. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PIP This feature will be displayed as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be deactivated. The SWAP function will change...
... when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory) and display them as the main channel. Pressing this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will cycle through both PIP modes. The SWAP button will not appear when PIP SURF mode is on. ባ SWAP button If you wish... to switch what is ON. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. SURF MODE PIP This feature will be displayed as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be deactivated. The SWAP function will change...
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...) ብ FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you are currently viewing. Press this button again or PIP to return to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only FREEZE... STROBE FREEZE(with PIP off) Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you wish to normal viewing. To change FREEZE modes, use the PIP MODE button to motion, press the FREEZE button again. Box 55512 Any Town...
...) ብ FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you are currently viewing. Press this button again or PIP to return to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only FREEZE... STROBE FREEZE(with PIP off) Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you wish to normal viewing. To change FREEZE modes, use the PIP MODE button to motion, press the FREEZE button again. Box 55512 Any Town...
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... SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats To Quit Exit This part of that menu. HELP MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows what selections are available. Press CURSOR...
... SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats To Quit Exit This part of that menu. HELP MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows what selections are available. Press CURSOR...
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...OSD SETUP Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to Factory...off once, daily, or weekly. Select from two types of backgrounds. Adjust color. Adjust tint. Set VIDEO settings to display dialogue/text. Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Optimum hook up for your system. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Channel buttons, add...
...OSD SETUP Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Automatically match red, green, and blue colors to Factory...off once, daily, or weekly. Select from two types of backgrounds. Adjust color. Adjust tint. Set VIDEO settings to display dialogue/text. Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Optimum hook up for your system. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Channel buttons, add...
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... the TV set Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats English Francais Español M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to previous menu. 32 ... SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats English Francais Español M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t CURSOR SETUP SEL Press select to set for the first ...
... the TV set Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats English Francais Español M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to previous menu. 32 ... SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats English Francais Español M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t CURSOR SETUP SEL Press select to set for the first ...