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... on 120 volts 60Hz, AC current. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50HZ, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. IMPORTANT WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( CC or paragraph 15.119 of...
... on 120 volts 60Hz, AC current. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50HZ, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. IMPORTANT WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( CC or paragraph 15.119 of...
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...television s cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may result in a shock or fire hazard. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions, and should be of benefit to you are unable to damage the picture tube surface. 10. If the set...power outlet only one way. Do not place the television on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. The television may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that a safety problem should use ...
...television s cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may result in a shock or fire hazard. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions, and should be of benefit to you are unable to damage the picture tube surface. 10. If the set...power outlet only one way. Do not place the television on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. The television may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that a safety problem should use ...
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... normal operation by TV stations and cable companies, as well as improper adjustment of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with CATV reception). FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25. If replacement parts are unable to Article 82040 of time, (such as when going on -screen displays such as practical. Upon completion of antenna discharge unit connection to the operating instructions. An outside antenna...
... normal operation by TV stations and cable companies, as well as improper adjustment of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with CATV reception). FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25. If replacement parts are unable to Article 82040 of time, (such as when going on -screen displays such as practical. Upon completion of antenna discharge unit connection to the operating instructions. An outside antenna...
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... s external speakers, the best audio performance will not fall directly on the screen. Picture brightness decreases as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are located in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of air to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV...
... s external speakers, the best audio performance will not fall directly on the screen. Picture brightness decreases as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are located in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of air to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV...
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... provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. The volume level is NOT COVERED by your components audio output to the TV s INPUT 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. When using the Y-CBCR jacks, INPUT 2 will be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV s CR input. ቩ STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. MATRIX...
... provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP. The volume level is NOT COVERED by your components audio output to the TV s INPUT 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. When using the Y-CBCR jacks, INPUT 2 will be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV s CR input. ቩ STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS. (Such damage is controlled by the remote control main volume buttons. MATRIX...
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... Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Speaker Amplifier S-VIDEO connections are provided for the Left Speaker. It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-CBCR input jacks, connect your device has only one of your VCR operating guide for additional information on line input-output connections. Use these may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs...
... Right Speaker black button and insert the negative (-) lead wire. TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Speaker Amplifier S-VIDEO connections are provided for the Left Speaker. It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-CBCR input jacks, connect your device has only one of your VCR operating guide for additional information on line input-output connections. Use these may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs...
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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS NOTES: ¥ 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. ¥ Do not connect speakers simultaneously to...
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS NOTES: ¥ 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. ¥ Do not connect speakers simultaneously to...
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... panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Press the INPUT button to the previous channel. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. The following connection diagrams are offered as necessary to view the input source. (see page 21) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) 12 VIDEO NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the AUDIO OUT of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT...
... panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Press the INPUT button to the previous channel. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. The following connection diagrams are offered as necessary to view the input source. (see page 21) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) 12 VIDEO NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the AUDIO OUT of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT...
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... S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI Mode l or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Optional, see tips on the TV set below. 2. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in example on line input-output connections. 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. The picture...
... S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI Mode l or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Optional, see tips on the TV set below. 2. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in example on line input-output connections. 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. The picture...
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... after approximately eight seconds. 7. S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y CB CR VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 2 TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL R L AUDIO Y CB CR VIDEO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI model or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2. 1. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. See page 12...
... after approximately eight seconds. 7. S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y CB CR VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 2 TV INPUT 2 TERMINAL R L AUDIO Y CB CR VIDEO OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER HITACHI model or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2. 1. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. See page 12...
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... time, CHANNEL ID, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is set or adjusted by using these buttons. If the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will select between the two sets of video input jacks and antenna source when main channel is chosen with the PIP CH button. ANT A 28 INPUT S - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቩ EXIT/RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed...
... time, CHANNEL ID, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is set or adjusted by using these buttons. If the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will select between the two sets of video input jacks and antenna source when main channel is chosen with the PIP CH button. ANT A 28 INPUT S - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቩ EXIT/RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed...
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... VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL ቢ ባ POWER TV HELP CABLE PIP CH VCR TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ REC STOP PAUSE ብ,ቦ ቤ MENU VOL LST-CH EXIT RECALL CH ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in -Picture feature is being controlled, to view antenna input on the remote. Press the INPUT button when sub-picture channel tuning is convenient when you to change between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, and ANTENNA source. COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-CBCR INPUT...
... VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL ቢ ባ POWER TV HELP CABLE PIP CH VCR TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ REC STOP PAUSE ብ,ቦ ቤ MENU VOL LST-CH EXIT RECALL CH ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in -Picture feature is being controlled, to view antenna input on the remote. Press the INPUT button when sub-picture channel tuning is convenient when you to change between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, and ANTENNA source. COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-CBCR INPUT...
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...: 1. The remote control will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. The remote will act as your VCR 100 button if required. ባ ቤ ቤ POWER TV HELP CABLE PIP CH VCR TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ ቢ REC STOP PAUSE ባ MENU VOL LST-CH EXIT RECALL CH MUTE ቢ VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to program these codes, but note...
...: 1. The remote control will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. The remote will act as your VCR 100 button if required. ባ ቤ ቤ POWER TV HELP CABLE PIP CH VCR TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ ቢ REC STOP PAUSE ባ MENU VOL LST-CH EXIT RECALL CH MUTE ቢ VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to program these codes, but note...
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... the remote control at the front of cable boxes. The LST-CH button will turn off your cable box. If your cable box does not have programmed until the batteries are for your cable box when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for operating the TV. ባ ቤ POWER TV HELP CABLE PIP CH VCR TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ ቢ REC STOP PAUSE ቤ MENU VOL LST-CH EXIT RECALL CH MUTE LIGHT...
... the remote control at the front of cable boxes. The LST-CH button will turn off your cable box. If your cable box does not have programmed until the batteries are for your cable box when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for operating the TV. ባ ቤ POWER TV HELP CABLE PIP CH VCR TV/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FRZ ቢ REC STOP PAUSE ቤ MENU VOL LST-CH EXIT RECALL CH MUTE LIGHT...
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... set . CLOSED CAPTION Feature to factory preset. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust bass. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CONVERGENCE ADJ. CALENDAR Check day, month, year, and special events. 29 ULTRATEC OSD SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, scan, and child lock. CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. PARENTAL CONTROL Block channel picture and sound. 4 EVENT PROGRAM Turn TV on with any VIDEO input. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET...
... set . CLOSED CAPTION Feature to factory preset. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust bass. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CONVERGENCE ADJ. CALENDAR Check day, month, year, and special events. 29 ULTRATEC OSD SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, scan, and child lock. CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. PARENTAL CONTROL Block channel picture and sound. 4 EVENT PROGRAM Turn TV on with any VIDEO input. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET...
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... If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. Remember to erase additional channels. 33 BEGIN MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ.
... If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. Remember to erase additional channels. 33 BEGIN MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ.
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... FAV CH BLUE USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE/RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT EXIT Press the CURSOR ̆, ̄ to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ. The output of the green tube is actually a combination of the outputs of alignment due to move the color displayed left or...
... FAV CH BLUE USE CURSOR TO ADJUST MENU FOR BLUE/RED PRESS EXIT TO QUIT EXIT Press the CURSOR ̆, ̄ to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CONVERGENCE ADJ. The output of the green tube is actually a combination of the outputs of alignment due to move the color displayed left or...
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... be viewed during that you set ON or OFF. When CHANNEL is turned on , all video inputs will be tuned to set . FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT USE NUMBER BUTTONS TO ENTER THE CUSTOM SECRET CODE CURSOR PARENTAL CONTROL **** ENTER SECRET CODE CHANNEL 3 VIDEO LOCK QUICK LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK TV TIME OUT MOVIE RATINGS TV RATINGS MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO...
... be viewed during that you set ON or OFF. When CHANNEL is turned on , all video inputs will be tuned to set . FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT USE NUMBER BUTTONS TO ENTER THE CUSTOM SECRET CODE CURSOR PARENTAL CONTROL **** ENTER SECRET CODE CHANNEL 3 VIDEO LOCK QUICK LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK TV TIME OUT MOVIE RATINGS TV RATINGS MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO...
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... CHANNEL ID. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to choose from three menu backgrounds. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is visible. 45 FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CLOSED CAPTION DISPLAY...
... CHANNEL ID. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR ̇ to return to choose from three menu backgrounds. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is visible. 45 FAMILY FAVORITES PARENTAL CONTROL 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CLOSED CAPTION DISPLAY...
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... necessary to set to produce a more blue. 48 COLOR TEMPERATURE Set this to produce the highest quality picture possible. VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to WARM for hotter colors with more natural picture. 2. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the box, it is highlighted, use CURSOR ̈ to turn the...
... necessary to set to produce a more blue. 48 COLOR TEMPERATURE Set this to produce the highest quality picture possible. VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to WARM for hotter colors with more natural picture. 2. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the box, it is highlighted, use CURSOR ̈ to turn the...