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... help you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be of your warranty card and mail it to operate the equipment. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your product model. Please fill out your HITACHI television. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that any changes or modifications made to you obtain from it to...
... help you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be of your warranty card and mail it to operate the equipment. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your product model. Please fill out your HITACHI television. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that any changes or modifications made to you obtain from it to...
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.... Protect the power cord from the broadcaster or owner of time. 14. Read these instructions. 3. Disposal of overhead power lines or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be left permanently in -Picture function, the sub-picture should not be sure the antenna system is grounded so as power-supply cord or plug is connected to rain or moisture, does not operate normal- Do...
.... Protect the power cord from the broadcaster or owner of time. 14. Read these instructions. 3. Disposal of overhead power lines or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be left permanently in -Picture function, the sub-picture should not be sure the antenna system is grounded so as power-supply cord or plug is connected to rain or moisture, does not operate normal- Do...
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... left and right of set . HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to the television. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the screen. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement for example, in...
... left and right of set . HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to the television. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the screen. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement for example, in...
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...- The volume level will appear to select antenna sources, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4. This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to be displayed on the TV set TV features to make sure the TV is turned off . Your selection is selected. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in use. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW MENU INPUT VOL...
...- The volume level will appear to select antenna sources, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 or 4. This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to be displayed on the TV set TV features to make sure the TV is turned off . Your selection is selected. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in use. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW MENU INPUT VOL...
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... enter DIGITAL ARRAY mode. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the room to give the best picture. (see page 51) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to instantly view your picture quality to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of light in the top right corner of the TV screen.
... enter DIGITAL ARRAY mode. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the room to give the best picture. (see page 51) ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ DIGITAL ARRAY Use this button to instantly view your picture quality to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on the amount of light in the top right corner of the TV screen.
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... to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to a separate stereo amplifier. and R-Y. Y-CBCR. Y-PBPR can be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. In this capability, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If 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 INPUT 1 or...
... to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to a separate stereo amplifier. and R-Y. Y-CBCR. Y-PBPR can be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. In this capability, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If 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 INPUT 1 or...
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... copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be used for additional information on line input-output connection. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Speaker Amplifier S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Use these connections in place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into the hole next to INPUT 1 and 2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in place...
... copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be used for additional information on line input-output connection. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Speaker Amplifier S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Use these connections in place, pull the red button back to original position and the wire is locked into the hole next to INPUT 1 and 2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in place...
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... external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (see page 20) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) 12 Video NOTE: When the TV is dependent on the TV set to the INPUT L/(MONO) AUDIO jack. 3. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown below . 2. Connect the cable from coaxial shielded wire. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. Check the owner's manual of video and audio inputs...
... external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (see page 20) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) 12 Video NOTE: When the TV is dependent on the TV set to the INPUT L/(MONO) AUDIO jack. 3. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown below . 2. Connect the cable from coaxial shielded wire. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. Check the owner's manual of video and audio inputs...
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Press the INPUT button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in place of the VCR or the laserdisc player to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the INPUT button to return to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR...
Press the INPUT button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in place of the VCR or the laserdisc player to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the INPUT button to return to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR...
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... sub-picture video source from the antenna or video inputs. 1 4 7 INPUT REC 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS TV/VCR PIX ባ STATUS button Press this button to check the channel being received, or if it has Stereo (ST), Second Audio (SAP), and Channel and Video I.D. ቮ PIX button Press this button to exit all of the On-Screen Display features. ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to directly access THEATER mode between the last two channels viewed. ቫ EXIT button Use this button...
... sub-picture video source from the antenna or video inputs. 1 4 7 INPUT REC 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS TV/VCR PIX ባ STATUS button Press this button to check the channel being received, or if it has Stereo (ST), Second Audio (SAP), and Channel and Video I.D. ቮ PIX button Press this button to exit all of the On-Screen Display features. ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to directly access THEATER mode between the last two channels viewed. ቫ EXIT button Use this button...
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... SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (see page 32) ቦ LAST CHANNEL button Use this button to turn the TV set or adjusted by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄) buttons and the TV will also give you acces to FAMILY FAVORITES On-Screen Display. ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. The CURSOR button will move PIP position when PIP is connected Sport ቤ MENU, SELECT, CURSOR buttons All On-Screen Display...
... SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (see page 32) ቦ LAST CHANNEL button Use this button to turn the TV set or adjusted by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄) buttons and the TV will also give you acces to FAMILY FAVORITES On-Screen Display. ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. The CURSOR button will move PIP position when PIP is connected Sport ቤ MENU, SELECT, CURSOR buttons All On-Screen Display...
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... S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ ቦ SELECT ብ MUTE EXIT LAST CH H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in -Picture feature is being controlled, to view the antenna input on the remote. Use the PIP CH button to reduce the size of the screen. Press the INPUT button when...
... S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ ቦ SELECT ብ MUTE EXIT LAST CH H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in -Picture feature is being controlled, to view the antenna input on the remote. Use the PIP CH button to reduce the size of the screen. Press the INPUT button when...
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... settings to make white. THEATER Theater Modes Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Channel Id. Adjust contrast. Adjust sharpness. Adjust treble. First time set up for channel buttons. Adjust color. Improve picture performance. Turn TV on with VIDEO:4 input. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Match red, green, and blue colors to factory preset. Set VIDEO settings to display...
... settings to make white. THEATER Theater Modes Picture and sound are automatically set and view favorite channels. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Channel Id. Adjust contrast. Adjust sharpness. Adjust treble. First time set up for channel buttons. Adjust color. Improve picture performance. Turn TV on with VIDEO:4 input. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Match red, green, and blue colors to factory preset. Set VIDEO settings to display...
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... x i t SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Begin SELECT SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Auto Channel Set Installing Channel 110 88% Complete M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to add or erase additional channels. 33 SETUP SET UP AUTO CHANNEL SET This...
... x i t SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Begin SELECT SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Auto Channel Set Installing Channel 110 88% Complete M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to add or erase additional channels. 33 SETUP SET UP AUTO CHANNEL SET This...
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... into memory, turn the TV OFF or press the remote control PIP button. This will save your old convergence data will display a message prompting you to converge (align) the colors. When adjusting convergence, always start at 9 different locations on the screen. Press MENU to change the color you do NOT wish to match the green. SETUP SET UP DIGITAL ARRAY Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. Upper Middle...
... into memory, turn the TV OFF or press the remote control PIP button. This will save your old convergence data will display a message prompting you to converge (align) the colors. When adjusting convergence, always start at 9 different locations on the screen. Press MENU to change the color you do NOT wish to match the green. SETUP SET UP DIGITAL ARRAY Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. Upper Middle...
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... sound for the chosen channel will be viewed during that you prefer. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Cursor CUSTOMIZE Use number buttons to enter SEL the secret code Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t Exit 0 0 0 0 SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel...
... sound for the chosen channel will be viewed during that you prefer. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Cursor CUSTOMIZE Use number buttons to enter SEL the secret code Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t Exit 0 0 0 0 SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel...
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... blocking "NR" programs is used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non-rated, not applicable and none) per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Cursor Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Cursor Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or...
... blocking "NR" programs is used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non-rated, not applicable and none) per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Cursor Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Cursor Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or...
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... VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background Video:4 Auto Remote Off Cursor SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. Video Id. When AUTO is selected, the TV will only work with your VCR and watch a movie with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button. This is turned on and tune to previous menu. Select OFF to change AUTO LINK setting. Press EXIT to quit...
... VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background Video:4 Auto Remote Off Cursor SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. Video Id. When AUTO is selected, the TV will only work with your VCR and watch a movie with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button. This is turned on and tune to previous menu. Select OFF to change AUTO LINK setting. Press EXIT to quit...
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...Advanced Settings Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise Reduction Cursor SELECT Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Temperature Cool Warm Standard Color Temperature Cool Warm Standard M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t 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 maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to select function. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the box, it...
...Advanced Settings Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise Reduction Cursor SELECT Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Temperature Cool Warm Standard Color Temperature Cool Warm Standard M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t 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 maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to select function. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the box, it...
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... Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • PERFECT PICTURE System • Remote (Controls many DVD/VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y/PB/PR Input Jacks • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Auto Link • Digital Convergence (Digital Array) • Energy Star® Compliant SPECIFICATION Inputs: • Power Input...
... Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • PERFECT PICTURE System • Remote (Controls many DVD/VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y/PB/PR Input Jacks • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Auto Link • Digital Convergence (Digital Array) • Energy Star® Compliant SPECIFICATION Inputs: • Power Input...