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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 83-89 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DVD PLAYER 21-36 37-63 64-82 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. COMBINATION PROJECTION COLOR TV AND DVD PLAYER 46W500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-20 Video Audio Aspect Chan.
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 83-89 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DVD PLAYER 21-36 37-63 64-82 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. COMBINATION PROJECTION COLOR TV AND DVD PLAYER 46W500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-20 Video Audio Aspect Chan.
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... 1 VID 2 NAVI PIP VID 5 VID 3 DISC MENU SURF VID 4 ADVANCED FRZ MODE SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC BATTERIES ("AA") 1. 2. 1. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. Open... the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 5 Replace the cover. ACCESSORIES Check to make sure ...
... 1 VID 2 NAVI PIP VID 5 VID 3 DISC MENU SURF VID 4 ADVANCED FRZ MODE SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC BATTERIES ("AA") 1. 2. 1. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. Open... the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 5 Replace the cover. ACCESSORIES Check to make sure ...
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... buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. VOL+ CH- NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈...off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to turn the TV on your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to enter the MENU, making it towards the screen for your favorite show or ...be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be displayed on the front control panel until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you ...
... buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. VOL+ CH- NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈...off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to turn the TV on your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to enter the MENU, making it towards the screen for your favorite show or ...be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be displayed on the front control panel until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you ...
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... button to the beginning of the current Chapter/Track. ቩ IR RECEIVER The screen area acts as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV. When using the remote control, point it towards the screen for disc loading. ባ OPEN/CLOSE button Press this button to open/close the disc ...loading tray. ቤ PAUSE/STEP button Press this button to go back to pause playback. The disc advances one frame. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ POWER ...
... button to the beginning of the current Chapter/Track. ቩ IR RECEIVER The screen area acts as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV. When using the remote control, point it towards the screen for disc loading. ባ OPEN/CLOSE button Press this button to open/close the disc ...loading tray. ቤ PAUSE/STEP button Press this button to go back to pause playback. The disc advances one frame. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ POWER ...
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..." allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is of these inputs may be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for high quality video ..." R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio ብቤ ቦ ቩ 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 to...
..." allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is of these inputs may be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for high quality video ..." R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio ብቤ ቦ ቩ 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 to...
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...panel of the external audio amplifier. 4. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set to view the input source (see page 26). See page 43 for the location of... video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect an external source to your external component such as an AV receiver with the remote control, connect the system as suggestions. INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) Ant A VID1 YPBPR:1 VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is not received...
...panel of the external audio amplifier. 4. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set to view the input source (see page 26). See page 43 for the location of... video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect an external source to your external component such as an AV receiver with the remote control, connect the system as suggestions. INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) Ant A VID1 YPBPR:1 VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is not received...
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... REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the cable box and press the CABLE (CBL) button. The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box, point the remote at the remote sensor... on for instructions on how to program the remote to control your PVR). To operate your VCR, point the remote at the screen of the VCR and press the VCR button. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV ...
... REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the cable box and press the CABLE (CBL) button. The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box, point the remote at the remote sensor... on for instructions on how to program the remote to control your PVR). To operate your VCR, point the remote at the screen of the VCR and press the VCR button. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV ...
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... C.C. If you have a Satellite receiver, use this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode (see page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). ባ TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the... remote is in TV mode. ቤ VCR button When the VCR button is pressed, it will blink to indicate the...
... C.C. If you have a Satellite receiver, use this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode (see page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). ባ TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the... remote is in TV mode. ቤ VCR button When the VCR button is pressed, it will blink to indicate the...
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... you are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode (see page 35). ቪ CHANNEL selector (Numerical) buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used when the remote control is in Audio mode (see page 46). ቫ SLEEP and (-) DASH button Press this button to display the sleep timer in Set-Top-Box ...or down (̄). button Press this button to a maximum of the screen. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ PVR (Personal Video Recorder) button When pressed, this button will blink to indicate the remote is in PVR mode (see page 34). ቩ CD, AMP buttons When pressed, each time...
... you are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode (see page 35). ቪ CHANNEL selector (Numerical) buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used when the remote control is in Audio mode (see page 46). ቫ SLEEP and (-) DASH button Press this button to display the sleep timer in Set-Top-Box ...or down (̄). button Press this button to a maximum of the screen. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ PVR (Personal Video Recorder) button When pressed, this button will blink to indicate the remote is in PVR mode (see page 34). ቩ CD, AMP buttons When pressed, each time...
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...the lines so fast that our eyes can compare the progressive and interlaced formats by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. The interlaced format is good for displaying detailed images like the smooth and detailed 1080i. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD ... more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. If you look very closely at the screen there will be set to AUTO (see them. Hitachi offers you obtain the desired sound level. THUMB STICK 8 Favorite Channels Ant A 8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To restore the sound,...
...the lines so fast that our eyes can compare the progressive and interlaced formats by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. The interlaced format is good for displaying detailed images like the smooth and detailed 1080i. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD ... more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. If you look very closely at the screen there will be set to AUTO (see them. Hitachi offers you obtain the desired sound level. THUMB STICK 8 Favorite Channels Ant A 8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To restore the sound,...
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Press SELECT again to resume SURF scanning. 24 VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons to directly select the video input sources between the five video inputs. 3:32 PM Ant A 10 Stereo VID 1 3:... will not appear when PIP SURF mode is changed during this button to stop on the remote control to open or close the disc loading tray (see pages 64-82). 26 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 21 LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between Day and...
Press SELECT again to resume SURF scanning. 24 VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons to directly select the video input sources between the five video inputs. 3:32 PM Ant A 10 Stereo VID 1 3:... will not appear when PIP SURF mode is changed during this button to stop on the remote control to open or close the disc loading tray (see pages 64-82). 26 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 21 LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between Day and...
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...release the VCR button to switch to record a program. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will now control your VCR. The remote control will act as the VCR MENU button for operation of your VCR (refer to operate different types of your VCR's ... FRZ MODE SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC ቤ MY VCR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for HITACHI VCRs. 5. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above . 4. The LAST CH button will flash 3 times if...
...release the VCR button to switch to record a program. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will now control your VCR. The remote control will act as the VCR MENU button for operation of your VCR (refer to operate different types of your VCR's ... FRZ MODE SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC ቤ MY VCR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for HITACHI VCRs. 5. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above . 4. The LAST CH button will flash 3 times if...
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... the cable box and press the POWER button. Aim the remote at the front of your Cable box. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable box. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable Box...ባ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The SLEEP button will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. The indicator light will act as stated above procedures, your cable...
... the cable box and press the POWER button. Aim the remote at the front of your Cable box. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable box. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable Box...ባ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The SLEEP button will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. The indicator light will act as stated above procedures, your cable...
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tons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded set-topbox/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your set-top-box/satellite systems. ...top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above . 4. Hold down the STB button on page 36. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. Press and release the SET-TOP-BOX (STB) button to switch to set -top-box/satellite receiver. In the unlikely event...
tons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded set-topbox/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your set-top-box/satellite systems. ...top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above . 4. Hold down the STB button on page 36. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. Press and release the SET-TOP-BOX (STB) button to switch to set -top-box/satellite receiver. In the unlikely event...
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...function for operating the TV. Aim the remote control at the Auxiliary equipment and press the POWER button. The remote will need to set the display type of your Auxiliary equipment by setting it to control with the remote. 2. The remote control will flash 3 times if the code ...was accepted. 5. MENU EXIT SUB TITLE ቤ ቢ AUX Button This button allows the remote to control your Auxiliary equipment. 3. The indicator light will...
...function for operating the TV. Aim the remote control at the Auxiliary equipment and press the POWER button. The remote will need to set the display type of your Auxiliary equipment by setting it to control with the remote. 2. The remote control will flash 3 times if the code ...was accepted. 5. MENU EXIT SUB TITLE ቤ ቢ AUX Button This button allows the remote to control your Auxiliary equipment. 3. The indicator light will...
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.... 6. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as "replay". ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The indicator light will turn off your PVR by setting it to PVR mode. ባ PRECODED PVR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen...PVR button on page 36. In the unlikely event that matches your PVR (Personal Video Recorder). Aim the remote at the front of PVRs. When this occurs, the remote control is designed to instruction manual of the PVR for operation of your PVR's code has not been precoded into...
.... 6. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as "replay". ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The indicator light will turn off your PVR by setting it to PVR mode. ባ PRECODED PVR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen...PVR button on page 36. In the unlikely event that matches your PVR (Personal Video Recorder). Aim the remote at the front of PVRs. When this occurs, the remote control is designed to instruction manual of the PVR for operation of your PVR's code has not been precoded into...
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...Audio mode. ባ PRECODED AUDIO Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Audio component codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. If your Audio component cannot be operated after performing the above . ባ POWER TV AUX VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 ...SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC ቤ MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: CD AMP/RCVR NOTE: Refer to control another Audio component. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your Audio equipment by setting it to page 36 for pre-codes). 1. If the Audio...
...Audio mode. ባ PRECODED AUDIO Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Audio component codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. If your Audio component cannot be operated after performing the above . ባ POWER TV AUX VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 ...SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC ቤ MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: CD AMP/RCVR NOTE: Refer to control another Audio component. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your Audio equipment by setting it to page 36 for pre-codes). 1. If the Audio...
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VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE Adventura 01 Aiko 09 Aiwa 01 Akai 02, 47, 48 American High 23..., 34, 39 Videoway 47 Viewstar 15, 28, 29, 40 Zenith 03, 48 Zentek 52 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Echostar 04 Hitachi 01 Hughes 05 RCA 02 Sony 03 SET-TOP-BOX CODE Panasonic 06 RCA 07 Samsung 08 Zenith 09 AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE ...Aiwa 05, 06 Carver 01, 06, 08 Denon 10 Fisher 08, 11 Hitachi 12 JVC 13 Kenwood 14, 15, 17, 18 Magnavox 01, 06 Marantz 01, 06, 16 MCS 16 Optimus 03, 04...
VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE Adventura 01 Aiko 09 Aiwa 01 Akai 02, 47, 48 American High 23..., 34, 39 Videoway 47 Viewstar 15, 28, 29, 40 Zenith 03, 48 Zentek 52 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Echostar 04 Hitachi 01 Hughes 05 RCA 02 Sony 03 SET-TOP-BOX CODE Panasonic 06 RCA 07 Samsung 08 Zenith 09 AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE ...Aiwa 05, 06 Carver 01, 06, 08 Denon 10 Fisher 08, 11 Hitachi 12 JVC 13 Kenwood 14, 15, 17, 18 Magnavox 01, 06 Marantz 01, 06, 16 MCS 16 Optimus 03, 04...
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... to display the different features on your DVD/CD disc (see page 65). 5. Press MENU on the remote control to use. 37 Press DVD button on the remote control to access the DVD mode and play your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press THUMB STICK ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. TELEVISION OSD (On-Screen Display...
... to display the different features on your DVD/CD disc (see page 65). 5. Press MENU on the remote control to use. 37 Press DVD button on the remote control to access the DVD mode and play your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press THUMB STICK ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. TELEVISION OSD (On-Screen Display...
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Press EXIT to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, THUMB STICK ̈ to scan column, then THUMB STICK ̆ ...
Press EXIT to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, THUMB STICK ̈ to scan column, then THUMB STICK ̆ ...