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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. 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 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... 810 of antenna-discharge unit, connection to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. The wide blade or the third prong are NOT COVERED...prong. An outdoor antenna should only be located in the lighted area of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Do not slide or force TV into your total viewing time to comply with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 17. Follow all ...
... 810 of antenna-discharge unit, connection to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. The wide blade or the third prong are NOT COVERED...prong. An outdoor antenna should only be located in the lighted area of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Do not slide or force TV into your total viewing time to comply with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 17. Follow all ...
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... disposing of explosion if battery is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. 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 ...AA" size batteries for use only with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Replace with other stands is capable of the cover with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Use with the same or equivalent type. 4 Remote Control Unit is incorrectly replaced. Match the batteries...
... disposing of explosion if battery is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. 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 ...AA" size batteries for use only with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Replace with other stands is capable of the cover with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Use with the same or equivalent type. 4 Remote Control Unit is incorrectly replaced. Match the batteries...
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... Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the...excessively hot, for best performance. 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 a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for viewing. However, if you are placed too close as possible...
... Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the...excessively hot, for best performance. 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 a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for viewing. However, if you are placed too close as possible...
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...antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with DVI-HDTV output capability. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used...service store for the antenna mixer. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the TV. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/...
...antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with DVI-HDTV output capability. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used...service store for the antenna mixer. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the TV. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/...
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... not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV. Press the INPUT button until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to instantly view your choice (see ... jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The screen area acts as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the screen. Your selection is set TV features to your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate ...
... not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV. Press the INPUT button until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to instantly view your choice (see ... jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The screen area acts as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the screen. Your selection is set TV features to your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate ...
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.... 2. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS FIRST TIME USE NOTE: 1. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 8
.... 2. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS FIRST TIME USE NOTE: 1. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 8
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...be labeled Y-CBCR. You may be used with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be ... 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 35) 5. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. In this case, connect the components B-Y output ...
...be labeled Y-CBCR. You may be used with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be ... 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 35) 5. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. In this case, connect the components B-Y output ...
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...Input5. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this television. 11 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 ...3 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. Composite video signal can be input to each...
...Input5. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this television. 11 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 ...3 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. Composite video signal can be input to each...
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...You may use composite video signal for more information on line input-output connections. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. You may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 &2) connections are provided for VCR #1... and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the TV's PR input. Your component outputs may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this...
...You may use composite video signal for more information on line input-output connections. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. You may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 &2) connections are provided for VCR #1... and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the TV's PR input. Your component outputs may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this...
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... as shown below. See page 41 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO...
... as shown below. See page 41 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO...
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... the VID1~VID5 button as necessary to view the 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 OFF), the set is pressed as suggestions. is not connected or the video device is not received... from coaxial shielded wire. FIRST TIME USE 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 components and...
... the VID1~VID5 button as necessary to view the 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 OFF), the set is pressed as suggestions. is not connected or the video device is not received... from coaxial shielded wire. FIRST TIME USE 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 components and...
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.... Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3.
.... Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3.
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... when connecting 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. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on...
... when connecting 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. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on...
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... loose. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.
... loose. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.
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The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Press the VID1 button to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set top box or DVD player. Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to view ...
The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Press the VID1 button to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set top box or DVD player. Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to view ...
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... Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set at right. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the...
... Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set at right. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the...
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... DVD/VCR player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. THE REMOTE CONTROL 20 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will... select from five video input sources. 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...
... DVD/VCR player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. THE REMOTE CONTROL 20 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will... select from five video input sources. 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...
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.... The CURSOR will highlight functions or adjust and 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 ̇ or ̈ to access the Favorite Channels feature. Del Move SEL... to Favorite Channels, use the number keys to select. Use CURSOR ̈ to highlight "Add", then press SELECT to store the channel to turn the TV set different features. CURSOR 8 Favorite Channels Ant A 8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change ...
.... The CURSOR will highlight functions or adjust and 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 ̇ or ̈ to access the Favorite Channels feature. Del Move SEL... to Favorite Channels, use the number keys to select. Use CURSOR ̈ to highlight "Add", then press SELECT to store the channel to turn the TV set different features. CURSOR 8 Favorite Channels Ant A 8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change ...
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... 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 turn the sound off completely (...to the channel display on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO (See page 56). ቧ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are not in TV mode, press these buttons will select between the five video inputs. For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until you wish ...
... 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 turn the sound off completely (...to the channel display on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO (See page 56). ቧ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are not in TV mode, press these buttons will select between the five video inputs. For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until you wish ...