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PROJECTION COLOR TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 51F59, 51F59A 51F59J, 57F59, 57F59A, 57F59J 65F59, 65F59A, 65F59J. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...18-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-60 USEFUL INFORMATION...61-71 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 71 INDEX ...72 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
PROJECTION COLOR TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 51F59, 51F59A 51F59J, 57F59, 57F59A, 57F59J 65F59, 65F59A, 65F59J. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...18-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-60 USEFUL INFORMATION...61-71 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 71 INDEX ...72 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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...in any way, such as recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with one wider than the other electrical circuits. 18. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION provided for long periods of antenna- Clean only with the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT .... Follow all warnings. 4. Unplug this apparatus near any ventilation openings. recommended safety standards for proper grounding and, in the vicinity of HITACHI televisions. If an outside antenna is connected to the presence of your safety. A grounding 2 type plug has two blades and a third ...
...in any way, such as recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with one wider than the other electrical circuits. 18. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION provided for long periods of antenna- Clean only with the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT .... Follow all warnings. 4. Unplug this apparatus near any ventilation openings. recommended safety standards for proper grounding and, in the vicinity of HITACHI televisions. If an outside antenna is connected to the presence of your safety. A grounding 2 type plug has two blades and a third ...
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... of this can be viewed mostly in accordance with part15 of the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Images should only be placed on the television. Phosphors in the instructions, as this product in wide screen format ... This decide must be notified that any changes or modifications made to operate the equipment. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be authorized by TV stations and cable companies...
... of this can be viewed mostly in accordance with part15 of the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Images should only be placed on the television. Phosphors in the instructions, as this product in wide screen format ... This decide must be notified that any changes or modifications made to operate the equipment. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be authorized by TV stations and cable companies...
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Also, be sure that is free from each side of the receiver cabinet and as those of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for best performance. 0' R 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 20 ANGLE 3' 5'... TV where temperatures can be obtained by sitting directly in front of the picture screen center. First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for ...
Also, be sure that is free from each side of the receiver cabinet and as those of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for best performance. 0' R 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 20 ANGLE 3' 5'... TV where temperatures can be obtained by sitting directly in front of the picture screen center. First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for ...
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Plug the adapter into the AIR/CABLE terminal on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV AIR/CABLE terminal, and connect the ... purchased from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to 75-Ohm). S-Video (Super Video) Cable This connector is used on the television. First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Use this cable for the antenna mixer. 6 For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables...
Plug the adapter into the AIR/CABLE terminal on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV AIR/CABLE terminal, and connect the ... purchased from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to 75-Ohm). S-Video (Super Video) Cable This connector is used on the television. First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Use this cable for the antenna mixer. 6 For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables...
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...INPUTS menu systems if their menu is included in the SAT mode. 7 INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. Television CBL - Digital Video Disc Player SAT - Please see page 18-31 for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUTS menu systems, and the...designed to navigate the cursor through the OSD menu system. (-) BUTTON (TV, SAT) The (-) button is used for a complete description of all of your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is in -Picture mode. LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. ...
...INPUTS menu systems if their menu is included in the SAT mode. 7 INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. Television CBL - Digital Video Disc Player SAT - Please see page 18-31 for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUTS menu systems, and the...designed to navigate the cursor through the OSD menu system. (-) BUTTON (TV, SAT) The (-) button is used for a complete description of all of your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is in -Picture mode. LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. ...
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... (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. ´ POWER button/ POWER LED Press this television and is an energy saving feature. » CHANNEL selector Press these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ¿...
... (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. ´ POWER button/ POWER LED Press this television and is an energy saving feature. » CHANNEL selector Press these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ¿...
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... button, CURSOR buttons and SELECT button of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI is not intended for use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to your television screen. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. You may use CAUTION RISK ODFOENLEOCTTORPICENSHOCK MISE EN GARDE HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE...
... button, CURSOR buttons and SELECT button of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI is not intended for use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to your television screen. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. You may use CAUTION RISK ODFOENLEOCTTORPICENSHOCK MISE EN GARDE HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE...
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...PB input and the components CR output to each input jack. 2. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Connecting the television directly to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your personal entertainment system. 3. Video signals fed through a VCR may be used by ...player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. NOTE: 1. that pertain to the left audio jack on the television. 2. Use these may be distorted on the television. VIDEO PB PB VIDEO AUDIO TO Hi-Fi MONO L Upgrade Card AUDIO R PR PR MONO MONO MONO OPTICAL OUT Digital...
...PB input and the components CR output to each input jack. 2. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Connecting the television directly to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your personal entertainment system. 3. Video signals fed through a VCR may be used by ...player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. NOTE: 1. that pertain to the left audio jack on the television. 2. Use these may be distorted on the television. VIDEO PB PB VIDEO AUDIO TO Hi-Fi MONO L Upgrade Card AUDIO R PR PR MONO MONO MONO OPTICAL OUT Digital...
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.... 2. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed digital audio output to the diagram for AUDIO-Digital Output. See page 39 for speaker placement. ³ The television's internal speakers will act as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. CENTER OUT OPTICAL IN Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player 13
.... 2. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed digital audio output to the diagram for AUDIO-Digital Output. See page 39 for speaker placement. ³ The television's internal speakers will act as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. CENTER OUT OPTICAL IN Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player 13
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... remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver. The Remote Control The 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 VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and... will now control your DVD player (see page 31 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your cable box). To operate your television.
... remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver. The Remote Control The 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 VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and... will now control your DVD player (see page 31 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your cable box). To operate your television.
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... lock channel or front panel. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies and television programming based on /off when watching 4:3 signals in fixed setting. Canadian Ratings...color levels Reduces conspicuous noise in light scenes. Upgrades Select to ON or OFF. The Signal Meter feature of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. Turn ON/OFF the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Auto...
... lock channel or front panel. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies and television programming based on /off when watching 4:3 signals in fixed setting. Canadian Ratings...color levels Reduces conspicuous noise in light scenes. Upgrades Select to ON or OFF. The Signal Meter feature of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. Turn ON/OFF the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Auto...
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...input (Air/Cable, Input 1~5). On-Screen Display 36 Set NOISE REDUCTION to High, Sharpness function is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will not be reconciled. When Auto Movie Mode is disabled (grayed out). When Noise Reduction is transferred to video for this special feature to ...PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE. When using Progressive Scan Component or HDMI input (Ex. 480p, 720p, 1080i), Auto Movie Mode will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). 2.
...input (Air/Cable, Input 1~5). On-Screen Display 36 Set NOISE REDUCTION to High, Sharpness function is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will not be reconciled. When Auto Movie Mode is disabled (grayed out). When Noise Reduction is transferred to video for this special feature to ...PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE. When using Progressive Scan Component or HDMI input (Ex. 480p, 720p, 1080i), Auto Movie Mode will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). 2.
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... button to display the source received. See example to the right for that channel. ON TV as the center speaker. Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. STEREO INFO The sources received will improve the quality of the TV...
... button to display the source received. See example to the right for that channel. ON TV as the center speaker. Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. STEREO INFO The sources received will improve the quality of the TV...
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...also be blocked automatically (see page 44). When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of television programming based on ratings systems used in Canada that you feel may be inappr opriate due to block various types of movies and... on the Fr ont Panel will be deactivated, except the POWER button. Picture-in-Pictur e will block out the picture and sound of movies and television pograms based on a par ental guide ratings will be set individually. If you can be blocked out. Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is selected, you...
...also be blocked automatically (see page 44). When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of television programming based on ratings systems used in Canada that you feel may be inappr opriate due to block various types of movies and... on the Fr ont Panel will be deactivated, except the POWER button. Picture-in-Pictur e will block out the picture and sound of movies and television pograms based on a par ental guide ratings will be set individually. If you can be blocked out. Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is selected, you...
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...Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to watch on television. On-Screen Display 46 Other Content Guidelines: There will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over ... or content which may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will be blocked...
...Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to watch on television. On-Screen Display 46 Other Content Guidelines: There will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over ... or content which may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will be blocked...
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... Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate Ratings U.S. Programming intended for young children - Contains constant violence or scenes of all movies and television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans + 8 + General -
... Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate Ratings U.S. Programming intended for young children - Contains constant violence or scenes of all movies and television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans + 8 + General -
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... TIMER and no remote control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated, the TV will automatically turn off when you can not use your television with the remote control. 4. NOTE: 1. Use the CURSOR button ̈ to select DAILY, WEEKLY SUNDAY TO MONDAY. Use the CURSOR button ̆ to select a MONTH...
... TIMER and no remote control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated, the TV will automatically turn off when you can not use your television with the remote control. 4. NOTE: 1. Use the CURSOR button ̈ to select DAILY, WEEKLY SUNDAY TO MONDAY. Use the CURSOR button ̆ to select a MONTH...
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... in the proper proportion, the output of aligning these picture beams is set to select. To produce these three color tubes can be mixed. Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. Use the... be adjusted. 2. The MAGIC FOCUS button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is called "convergence". >M>>A>G> I C F O Setup Setup Select SETUP when setting your television for blue.
... in the proper proportion, the output of aligning these picture beams is set to select. To produce these three color tubes can be mixed. Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. Use the... be adjusted. 2. The MAGIC FOCUS button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is called "convergence". >M>>A>G> I C F O Setup Setup Select SETUP when setting your television for blue.
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.... 6. Select BACK to return to select. 3. If convergence is fixed and cannot be WHITE. Select DONE to save your adjustments and return to highlight your television for Magnetic Influences. GREEN color is still not acceptable, use the number buttons while the adjustment point is recommended. Properly aligned, all manual adjust mode...
.... 6. Select BACK to return to select. 3. If convergence is fixed and cannot be WHITE. Select DONE to save your adjustments and return to highlight your television for Magnetic Influences. GREEN color is still not acceptable, use the number buttons while the adjustment point is recommended. Properly aligned, all manual adjust mode...