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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. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63
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...the battery compartment. 4. Use with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. HL01834). 2. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Remote Control Unit is incorrectly replaced. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to the (+) and (-) marks in ...instability causing possible injury. 1. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with the same or equivalent type. 4 When replacing old batteries, push them...
...the battery compartment. 4. Use with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. HL01834). 2. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Remote Control Unit is incorrectly replaced. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to the (+) and (-) marks in ...instability causing possible injury. 1. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with the same or equivalent type. 4 When replacing old batteries, push them...
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...; EXIT SELECT ቨ ቧ ብ ቤ ባቢ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you have an INPUT button. NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. Press the INPUT...-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the screen. When using the remote. To change to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set to manual (see page 20). ቤ CHANNEL selector ...
...; EXIT SELECT ቨ ቧ ብ ቤ ባቢ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you have an INPUT button. NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. Press the INPUT...-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the screen. When using the remote. To change to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set to manual (see page 20). ቤ CHANNEL selector ...
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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 be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT...
... 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 be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT...
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... to the speaker and distorted sound, 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. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the...
... to the speaker and distorted sound, 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. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the...
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... buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. The remote will now control your television. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 28 and 30 for instructions on 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 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in one touch. THE REMOTE CONTROL In ...
... buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. The remote will now control your television. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player. (See pages 28 and 30 for instructions on 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 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in one touch. THE REMOTE CONTROL In ...
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... adjusted by using 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 the number keys to enter the channel number... different features. Del Move SEL Select When no on-screen displays are on pages 25, 26 and 27 for numeric entries. 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...
... adjusted by using 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 the number keys to enter the channel number... different features. Del Move SEL Select When no on-screen displays are on pages 25, 26 and 27 for numeric entries. 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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...also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). Enter one more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. When the remote control is set to AUTO (See page 56). ቧ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page... Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is pressed. Stereo ST/SA Ant A 28 TAKA YPBPR:1 VID1 Video:2 VID2 VID1 VID2 ANT Video:5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID3 Video:3 VID3 VID5 VID4...
...also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). Enter one more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. When the remote control is set to AUTO (See page 56). ቧ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page... Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is pressed. Stereo ST/SA Ant A 28 TAKA YPBPR:1 VID1 Video:2 VID2 VID1 VID2 ANT Video:5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID3 Video:3 VID3 VID5 VID4...
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Note: Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors.... image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the image 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 ...
Note: Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors.... image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the image 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 ...
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... smooth and detailed 1080i. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD circuitry and are shown in between main picture and sub-picture tuning. Hitachi offers you want to bottom. The progressive format is good for displaying fast moving programs such as a sporting event. • ...input. Note: The VIRTUAL HD button will notice a smoother image that the display is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. Signal Format Audio Selected Received Broadcast Rating Main Picture Source YPBPR:1 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to VIDEO: 1....
... smooth and detailed 1080i. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD circuitry and are shown in between main picture and sub-picture tuning. Hitachi offers you want to bottom. The progressive format is good for displaying fast moving programs such as a sporting event. • ...input. Note: The VIRTUAL HD button will notice a smoother image that the display is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. Signal Format Audio Selected Received Broadcast Rating Main Picture Source YPBPR:1 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to VIDEO: 1....
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...input signal) To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (This feature is disabled.... the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with every press of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. When ANT B is convenient when you to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT...
...input signal) To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (This feature is disabled.... the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with every press of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. When ANT B is convenient when you to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT...
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... in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in POP/SPLIT PIP mode. 2. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. The SWAP function will be deactivated.
... in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in POP/SPLIT PIP mode. 2. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. The SWAP function will be deactivated.
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... to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 NOTE: When PIP is on, the FREEZE function will freeze). Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555...
... to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 NOTE: When PIP is on, the FREEZE function will freeze). Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555...
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... 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 instruction manual of the VCR for operation of VCRs. You must press the RECORD button twice to..., please consult ቤ your VCR operating guide. 3. NOTES: 1. 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 allows...
... 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 instruction manual of the VCR for operation of VCRs. You must press the RECORD button twice to..., please consult ቤ your VCR operating guide. 3. NOTES: 1. 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 allows...
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.../satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above . ቢ CABLE (CBL/SAT) button This button allows the remote to control your cable/satellite box. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable/Satellite Box. 29 USING THE...instruction manual of the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of your cable/satellite box. NOTES: ቢ 1. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. Press and release the cable/satellite (CBL/SAT) button to switch to page 31...
.../satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above . ቢ CABLE (CBL/SAT) button This button allows the remote to control your cable/satellite box. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable/Satellite Box. 29 USING THE...instruction manual of the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of your cable/satellite box. NOTES: ቢ 1. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. Press and release the cable/satellite (CBL/SAT) button to switch to page 31...
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... and press the POWER button. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. NOTES: 1. This remote is entered. If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD player. 2. Press and release the DVD/VCR button ...CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above . ቤ ቢ DVD/...
... and press the POWER button. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. NOTES: 1. This remote is entered. If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD player. 2. Press and release the DVD/VCR button ...CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above . ቤ ቢ DVD/...
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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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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 the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use.
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 the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use.
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...Mode is still not acceptable, use the number buttons while the adjustment point is fixed and cannot be WHITE. Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to the manual convergence adjustment mode (crosshatch pattern). Another way to ...Influences. Properly aligned, all three colors should appear white. RESET : [3] BACK : [4] ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the [1] button on the remote control to move the Adjustment Point Cursor, use Auto Adjustment Mode after Manual Convergence adjustment, press EXIT button to press the followiing buttons: [2]...
...Mode is still not acceptable, use the number buttons while the adjustment point is fixed and cannot be WHITE. Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to the manual convergence adjustment mode (crosshatch pattern). Another way to ...Influences. Properly aligned, all three colors should appear white. RESET : [3] BACK : [4] ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the [1] button on the remote control to move the Adjustment Point Cursor, use Auto Adjustment Mode after Manual Convergence adjustment, press EXIT button to press the followiing buttons: [2]...
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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. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 42 CHANNEL MANAGER Channel Manager This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH...
...: 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. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 42 CHANNEL MANAGER Channel Manager This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH...