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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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...HD 1. 2. 46" TELEVISION STAND SP-46W (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530056 CAUTION: Television model 46F500 for the remote control. Remote Control Unit is capable of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. HL01834). 2. FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you... have the following accessories before disposing of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-...
...HD 1. 2. 46" TELEVISION STAND SP-46W (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530056 CAUTION: Television model 46F500 for the remote control. Remote Control Unit is capable of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. HL01834). 2. FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you... have the following accessories before disposing of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-...
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... automatically adjust your desired sound level. If you to enter the MENU, making it towards the screen for best response. 7 VOL+ CH- When using the remote. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄̆ EXIT SELECT ቨ ቧ ብ ቤ ባ...4706; 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 the top right corner of...
... automatically adjust your desired sound level. If you to enter the MENU, making it towards the screen for best response. 7 VOL+ CH- When using the remote. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄̆ EXIT SELECT ቨ ቧ ብ ቤ ባ...4706; 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 the top right corner of...
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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 use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
... 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 use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
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... 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. See page 41 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO...
... 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. See page 41 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO...
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...In addition to controlling all the functions on your TV, point the remote control at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will 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 ...
...In addition to controlling all the functions on your TV, point the remote control at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will 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 ...
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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 CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the... button to the Favorite Channel feature. To view a Favorite Channel use the number keys to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. 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, ...
... 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 CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the... button to the Favorite Channel feature. To view a Favorite Channel use the number keys to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. 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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... A and Antenna B each time the button is pressed. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons to tune. When the remote control is in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 51) ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will... access code, etc. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). 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...
... A and Antenna B each time the button is pressed. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons to tune. When the remote control is in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 51) ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will... access code, etc. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). 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...
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... the gray areas. 4:3 EXPANDED Use 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 16:9 ZOOM 23 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....
... the gray areas. 4:3 EXPANDED Use 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 16:9 ZOOM 23 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....
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... for displaying detailed images like the smooth and detailed 1080i. Hitachi offers you the picture in the interlaced format. The progressive format 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...input. If you the picture in the progressive format. With the interlaced format the picture is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. Note: The VIRTUAL HD button will not change the picture with the progressive format. IN: 3 When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to...
... for displaying detailed images like the smooth and detailed 1080i. Hitachi offers you the picture in the interlaced format. The progressive format 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...input. If you the picture in the progressive format. With the interlaced format the picture is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. Note: The VIRTUAL HD button will not change the picture with the progressive format. IN: 3 When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to...
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...of the PIP mode. ANT B can operate with every press of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. The Picture-in 1080i input signal) To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture up/down. 3. Use the PIP CH button to... B source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture.) Ant A 10 Main Picture Ant A 10 PIP PIP Sub Picture NOTES: 1. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to cycle through the four different...
...of the PIP mode. ANT B can operate with every press of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. The Picture-in 1080i input signal) To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture up/down. 3. Use the PIP CH button to... B source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture.) Ant A 10 Main Picture Ant A 10 PIP PIP Sub Picture NOTES: 1. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to cycle through the four different...
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... being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Ant A 10 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Ant A 12 PIP MODE 09 PIP MODE 10 Ant A 12 12 PIP MODES will be deactivated. PICTURE...
... being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Ant A 10 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Ant A 12 PIP MODE 09 PIP MODE 10 Ant A 12 12 PIP MODES will be deactivated. PICTURE...
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... Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE SPLIT FREEZE(with PIP OFF) PIP should be in POP mode. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing. Press the FREEZE button again and press the PIP button to...
... Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE SPLIT FREEZE(with PIP OFF) PIP should be in POP mode. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing. Press the FREEZE button again and press the PIP button to...
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...your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered. 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 procedures, please consult ቤ your ...control your VCR operating guide. 3. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above . ቢ DVD/VCR Button This button allows the remote to VCR mode. ባ PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on page 31....
...your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered. 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 procedures, please consult ቤ your ...control your VCR operating guide. 3. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above . ቢ DVD/VCR Button This button allows the remote to VCR mode. ባ PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on page 31....
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... box. (refer to instruction manual of the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable/Satellite Box. 29 MUTE EXIT LAST CH ...PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. NOTES: ቢ 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on page 31. 5. Turn ON your cable...
... box. (refer to instruction manual of the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable/Satellite Box. 29 MUTE EXIT LAST CH ...PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. NOTES: ቢ 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on page 31. 5. Turn ON your cable...
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... MENU 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 ቢ ባ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for your DVD player. The... remote control will now control your DVD player. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the...
... MENU 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 ቢ ባ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for your DVD player. The... remote control will now control your DVD player. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the...
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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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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press the CURSOR to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Press MENU on the remote control to access Favorite Channels menu. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Video Audio Ch. Press EXIT on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press the CURSOR to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Press MENU on the remote control to access Favorite Channels menu. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Video Audio Ch. Press EXIT on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3.
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...fixed and cannot be WHITE. Green color is to press the followiing buttons: [2] up, [4] left, [5] down, [6] right. Press the [2] button on the remote control to main picture. The Adjustment Point Cursor must be adjusted. MENU Video Audio Ch. Press the [3] button on the... Use the CURSOR to match the RED and BLUE colors to access menu mode. DONE : [1] EXIT CANCEL : [2] INI. Press the [9] button on the remote control to move the Adjustment Point Cursor, use Auto Adjustment Mode after Manual Convergence adjustment, press EXIT button to GREEN (reference color).
...fixed and cannot be WHITE. Green color is to press the followiing buttons: [2] up, [4] left, [5] down, [6] right. Press the [2] button on the remote control to main picture. The Adjustment Point Cursor must be adjusted. MENU Video Audio Ch. Press the [3] button on the... Use the CURSOR to match the RED and BLUE colors to access menu mode. DONE : [1] EXIT CANCEL : [2] INI. Press the [9] button on the remote control to move the Adjustment Point Cursor, use Auto Adjustment Mode after Manual Convergence adjustment, press EXIT button to GREEN (reference color).
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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. Ch. Once the desired channel is completed to add (On) or skip (Off) additional channels to highlight other channels...
...: 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. Ch. Once the desired channel is completed to add (On) or skip (Off) additional channels to highlight other channels...