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... that are covered in the instructions, as this can expose you . CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in the literature accompanying the appliance. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120...
... that are covered in the instructions, as this can expose you . CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in the literature accompanying the appliance. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120...
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... call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be located in any objects on -screen displays such as power-supply cord or plug is grounded so as close to the point of antenna-discharge unit, connection to help steer and position the TV. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No...
... call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that the cable ground shall be located in any objects on -screen displays such as power-supply cord or plug is grounded so as close to the point of antenna-discharge unit, connection to help steer and position the TV. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No...
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... the picture to distort if they are located in front of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. To see this large screen at least four feet from each side of the receiver. 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 its best, test various locations in room sizes and...
... the picture to distort if they are located in front of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. To see this large screen at least four feet from each side of the receiver. 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 its best, test various locations in room sizes and...
Owners Guide
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... to set to manual (see page 48). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the control panel. These buttons also serve as the cursor left audio jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV is in the top right corner of the TV screen. The Magic Focus button will not work when adjustment mode is shown in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level Press these buttons for best response...
... to set to manual (see page 48). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the control panel. These buttons also serve as the cursor left audio jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV is in the top right corner of the TV screen. The Magic Focus button will not work when adjustment mode is shown in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level Press these buttons for best response...
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... 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 OUTPUT FIRST TIME USE ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 2 PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 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...
... 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 OUTPUT FIRST TIME USE ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 2 PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 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...
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... TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-topboxes. Refer to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. You may use...
... TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-topboxes. Refer to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. You may use...
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... input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is dependent on the back panel of components and features. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set will appear to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from coaxial shielded wire. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of each component. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT...
... input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is dependent on the back panel of components and features. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set will appear to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from coaxial shielded wire. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of each component. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT...
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... TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. DVD Player OUTPUT PR PB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L INPUT...
... TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. DVD Player OUTPUT PR PB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L INPUT...
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.../DVD mode, these buttons, except the REC button, will now control your cable/satellite box (see pages 27 and 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box). THE REMOTE CONTROL 19 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video...
.../DVD mode, these buttons, except the REC button, will now control your cable/satellite box (see pages 27 and 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box). THE REMOTE CONTROL 19 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video...
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... A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH THE REMOTE CONTROL ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to the top and drawing another set of lines in the interlaced format. The progressive format is connected to VIDEO: 1. The interlaced format is being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD circuitry and...
... A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH THE REMOTE CONTROL ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to the top and drawing another set of lines in the interlaced format. The progressive format is connected to VIDEO: 1. The interlaced format is being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD circuitry and...
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...), depending on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR 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 ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU ቤ ብ,ቦ SELECT Audio Video OUTPUT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VCR Use above connection to remove the sub-picture from the ANT A source or...
...), depending on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR 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 ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU ቤ ብ,ቦ SELECT Audio Video OUTPUT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VCR Use above connection to remove the sub-picture from the ANT A source or...
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... cable/satellite box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable/satellite box. 3. In the unlikely event that matches your cable/satellite box. The remote control will now control your cable/satellite box as stated above. ቢ CABLE (CBL/SAT) button This button allows the remote to control your cable/satellite box by setting it to operate different types of your cable/satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for operating the TV...
... cable/satellite box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable/satellite box. 3. In the unlikely event that matches your cable/satellite box. The remote control will now control your cable/satellite box as stated above. ቢ CABLE (CBL/SAT) button This button allows the remote to control your cable/satellite box by setting it to operate different types of your cable/satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for operating the TV...
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... Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Automatic or manual alignment of the picture. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 31 Adjust contrast. Audio Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings Adjust the treble. Adjust the bass. It must be set before using Lock/Event Timer feature. Turn TV on a parental guide ratings. Centering top and bottom of the Red, Green and Blue colors to Lock TV. Improve sound performance. Channel Ant A Manager Ant B View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B. Set specific time to make white...
... Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Automatic or manual alignment of the picture. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 31 Adjust contrast. Audio Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings Adjust the treble. Adjust the bass. It must be set before using Lock/Event Timer feature. Turn TV on a parental guide ratings. Centering top and bottom of the Red, Green and Blue colors to Lock TV. Improve sound performance. Channel Ant A Manager Ant B View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B. Set specific time to make white...
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... the main picture will automatically adjust picture settings to change tint and color coordinates for High Vision Signal Y-PBPR from HDTV Set-Top Box. Use for DTV programs. HDTV - If Color System is set to access an ADVANCED SETTINGS feature. When the Noise Reduction feature is ON, the Sharpness feature is selected. If you are using both inputs. When ADVANCED SETTINGS is ON. CURSOR Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Aspect Color System Advanced Settings Move SEL...
... the main picture will automatically adjust picture settings to change tint and color coordinates for High Vision Signal Y-PBPR from HDTV Set-Top Box. Use for DTV programs. HDTV - If Color System is set to access an ADVANCED SETTINGS feature. When the Noise Reduction feature is ON, the Sharpness feature is selected. If you are using both inputs. When ADVANCED SETTINGS is ON. CURSOR Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Aspect Color System Advanced Settings Move SEL...
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..., SET CHANNEL LOCK, SET INPUT LOCK, and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can also be deactivated, except the Power button. If you prefer. If ANT A and ANT B are ON, PIP SURF mode will be viewed during that TV TIMED LOCK is set the BEGIN and END times (CURSOR ̈) and the TV cannot be deactivated. 41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Text appears on the screen to your key number. The factory preset code is a four digit secret code number. Manager Locks Setup Move...
..., SET CHANNEL LOCK, SET INPUT LOCK, and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can also be deactivated, except the Power button. If you prefer. If ANT A and ANT B are ON, PIP SURF mode will be viewed during that TV TIMED LOCK is set the BEGIN and END times (CURSOR ̈) and the TV cannot be deactivated. 41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Text appears on the screen to your key number. The factory preset code is a four digit secret code number. Manager Locks Setup Move...
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... television for blue. Adjustment Mode Auto Manual If you may also select Magic Focus from the SETUP menu. At any color. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel CURSOR CURSOR Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Setup Magic Focus Aligns the Red, Green, and Blue colors to exit the MAGIC FOCUS mode. However, the convergence correction process needs to be adjusted. The process of aligning these three color tubes...
... television for blue. Adjustment Mode Auto Manual If you may also select Magic Focus from the SETUP menu. At any color. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel CURSOR CURSOR Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Setup Magic Focus Aligns the Red, Green, and Blue colors to exit the MAGIC FOCUS mode. However, the convergence correction process needs to be adjusted. The process of aligning these three color tubes...
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...Locks Setup Move SEL Sel CURSOR CURSOR Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return Setup Magic Focus Aligns the Red, Green, and Blue colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode NOTES: 1. Please turn ON your television for Magnetic Influences. Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to correct for at least 20 minutes before using Manual Adjustment Mode. Use the CURSOR to match the RED and BLUE...
...Locks Setup Move SEL Sel CURSOR CURSOR Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return Setup Magic Focus Aligns the Red, Green, and Blue colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode NOTES: 1. Please turn ON your television for Magnetic Influences. Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to correct for at least 20 minutes before using Manual Adjustment Mode. Use the CURSOR to match the RED and BLUE...
Owners Guide
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..., when the Video2 input device is turned on. When REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to record a movie with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. Press EXIT to change AUTO LINK setting. NOTES: 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 54 When AUTO INPUT SIGNAL SENSOR is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to input 2. SETUP Video 2 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to...
..., when the Video2 input device is turned on. When REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to record a movie with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. Press EXIT to change AUTO LINK setting. NOTES: 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 54 When AUTO INPUT SIGNAL SENSOR is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to input 2. SETUP Video 2 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to...
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..., Inc. Manufactured under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. USEFUL INFO Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Velocity Modulation • Five Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in this operating guide are subject to change without notice. 60
..., Inc. Manufactured under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. USEFUL INFO Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Velocity Modulation • Five Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in this operating guide are subject to change without notice. 60
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... TV Ratings (Canadian - French), 45 Loudness, 38 M Magic Focus Auto Convergence, 7, 47 Manual Convergence, 48 Menu Preference Language, 49 Background, 50 Monitor Out, 9 N Noise Reduction, 35 P Perfect Volume, 38 Picture Mode, 32 Picture-in-Picture (PIP), 24 - 26 R Remote Control Functions, 19 - 29 Programming Codes, 27 - 29 Installing Batteries, 4 S Scan Velocity Modulation, 35 Sharpness, 33 Sound Enhancement, 37 Speakers, 38 Connecting External Speakers, 5, 13 T Time, 50 Tint, 33 Treble, 36 V Vertical Position, 33 Video Settings, 32 - 35 63 INDEX A Accessories, 4 Antennas (Connecting...
... TV Ratings (Canadian - French), 45 Loudness, 38 M Magic Focus Auto Convergence, 7, 47 Manual Convergence, 48 Menu Preference Language, 49 Background, 50 Monitor Out, 9 N Noise Reduction, 35 P Perfect Volume, 38 Picture Mode, 32 Picture-in-Picture (PIP), 24 - 26 R Remote Control Functions, 19 - 29 Programming Codes, 27 - 29 Installing Batteries, 4 S Scan Velocity Modulation, 35 Sharpness, 33 Sound Enhancement, 37 Speakers, 38 Connecting External Speakers, 5, 13 T Time, 50 Tint, 33 Treble, 36 V Vertical Position, 33 Video Settings, 32 - 35 63 INDEX A Accessories, 4 Antennas (Connecting...