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...obsolete outlet. 10. Do not place any way, such as practical. Disposal of this television. 1. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be sure the antenna system is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the vicinity of antenna-discharge... or other sources, may fall or cause a child to climb to qualified service personnel. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PREVENTION OF PATTERN BURN Continuous on this product may develop over . 13. A polarized plug has two blades with a dry...
...obsolete outlet. 10. Do not place any way, such as practical. Disposal of this television. 1. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be sure the antenna system is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the vicinity of antenna-discharge... or other sources, may fall or cause a child to climb to qualified service personnel. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PREVENTION OF PATTERN BURN Continuous on this product may develop over . 13. A polarized plug has two blades with a dry...
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...will require some experimentation with speaker placement for viewing. Differences in the room to find the optimum spot for best performance. The best picture is no picture distortion. 5 If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will...Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will be obtained by sitting directly in a different section 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 ...
...will require some experimentation with speaker placement for viewing. Differences in the room to find the optimum spot for best performance. The best picture is no picture distortion. 5 If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will...Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will be obtained by sitting directly in a different section 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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..., video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to produce a high quality picture. S-VIDEO (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products...
..., video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to produce a high quality picture. S-VIDEO (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products...
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... 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 instantly view your favorite show or new recording. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 8 FRONT... for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the top right corner of the TV screen.
... 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 instantly view your favorite show or new recording. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 8 FRONT... for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The Perfect Picture sensor will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of light in the top right corner of the TV screen.
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If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 9 Completely insert connection cord ...
If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 9 Completely insert connection cord ...
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...These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. Use the audio and video inputs to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT B can only... be displayed as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you to connect external devices, such as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be used for high quality video output. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed...
...These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. Use the audio and video inputs to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT B can only... be displayed as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you to connect external devices, such as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be used for high quality video output. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed...
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... input. 3. REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a sub-picture. 6. Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See pages 55 and 56.) 4. 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. 5. When using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box.
... input. 3. REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 4 and 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a sub-picture. 6. Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See pages 55 and 56.) 4. 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. 5. When using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be viewed as a DVD player or Set Top Box.
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... used at a time. Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See pages 55 and 56.) To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using...
... used at a time. Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See pages 55 and 56.) To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using...
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... Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO 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. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12) Refer to the INPUT...
... Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO 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. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12) Refer to the INPUT...
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... the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on Page 13 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Rear Panel of Television ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (... OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12) Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack...
... the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on Page 13 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Back of VCR VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Rear Panel of Television ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (... OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 12) Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack...
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...18 You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD ... OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. 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 ...
...18 You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD ... OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. 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 ...
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...or down (̄) button until you obtain the desired sound level. 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... button ቪ ASPECT button ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the sound off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is displayed to AUTO (See page 54). 20 To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one...
...or down (̄) button until you obtain the desired sound level. 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... button ቪ ASPECT button ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the sound off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on and Closed Caption is displayed to AUTO (See page 54). 20 To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one...
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... VID1 VID2 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... will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21 Audio Broadcast Stereo ST/SA Ant A 10 ABCD 10:00Pm PIP Ant A 12 CHANNEL ID Time Sub-Picture Source PIP Y - PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is in MENU mode, this button will select between the five video inputs. ...
... VID1 VID2 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... will exit all On-Screen Displays. 21 Audio Broadcast Stereo ST/SA Ant A 10 ABCD 10:00Pm PIP Ant A 12 CHANNEL ID Time Sub-Picture Source PIP Y - PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is in MENU mode, this button will select between the five video inputs. ...
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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. 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
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... modes (SINGLE or SURF), depending on the last selection of the screen. When ANT B is selected as a sub-picture.) Ant A 10 Main Picture PIP Video:1 Ant A 10 PIP PIP Sub Picture NOTES: 1. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. When using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be...
... modes (SINGLE or SURF), depending on the last selection of the screen. When ANT B is selected as a sub-picture.) Ant A 10 Main Picture PIP Video:1 Ant A 10 PIP PIP Sub Picture NOTES: 1. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. When using Y-PBPR input, only 480i signal can be...
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... to switch what is tuned during this button will be deactivated. Closed Caption will not appear when PIP SURF mode is on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set as the main channel. The... SWAP button will cycle through both PIP modes. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is the main picture. 24 Ant A 10 Video: 1 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Video: 1 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Video: 1 NOTES: SURF mode PIP is only allowed when ANT A is ...
... to switch what is tuned during this button will be deactivated. Closed Caption will not appear when PIP SURF mode is on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button. SURF MODE PIP This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set as the main channel. The... SWAP button will cycle through both PIP modes. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is the main picture. 24 Ant A 10 Video: 1 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Video: 1 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Video: 1 NOTES: SURF mode PIP is only allowed when ANT A is ...
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...selected (SINGLE or STROBE). Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing. This feature is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. 25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ብ FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to cycle through the two different modes. Press this button again or PIP ...to return to normal viewing. NOTES: Each freeze frame is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details, for a sporting event, etc. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE ...
...selected (SINGLE or STROBE). Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing. This feature is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. 25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ብ FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to cycle through the two different modes. Press this button again or PIP ...to return to normal viewing. NOTES: Each freeze frame is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details, for a sporting event, etc. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE ...
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...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 the screen shows which remote control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press EXIT on... the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. HELP MENU SELECT EXIT This part of that menu. Press HELP on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to use. 30 Press CURSOR to display the different features on the remote control when a menu ...
...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 the screen shows which remote control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press EXIT on... the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. HELP MENU SELECT EXIT This part of that menu. Press HELP on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to use. 30 Press CURSOR to display the different features on the remote control when a menu ...
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...Sound Performance. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Feature to Factory Preset. Adjust color. Improve picture performance. CUSTOMIZE Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. Block channel picture and sound. Adjust Balance. Set Audio Settings to display dialogue/text. Channel buttons, add... Automatically turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Adjust tint. Set VIDEO settings to VIDEO:4 input. Adjust Treble. Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Select from two types of backgrounds. ...
...Sound Performance. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Feature to Factory Preset. Adjust color. Improve picture performance. CUSTOMIZE Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. Block channel picture and sound. Adjust Balance. Set Audio Settings to display dialogue/text. Channel buttons, add... Automatically turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Adjust tint. Set VIDEO settings to VIDEO:4 input. Adjust Treble. Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Select from two types of backgrounds. ...
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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 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 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 select the sub-...
... 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 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 select the sub-...