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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 19-36 37-63 64-70 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PROJECTION COLOR TV 51S500 57S500 65S500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 Video Audio Aspect Ch.
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 19-36 37-63 64-70 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PROJECTION COLOR TV 51S500 57S500 65S500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 Video Audio Aspect Ch.
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... system installer's attention to overturn resulting in the lighted area of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. 18. Always roll TV allowing casters at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. Phosphors in product damage and... aging of programs broadcast by the manufacturer. 12. ly, or has been dropped. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of the phosphors. Do not install near water. 6. Only use caution when ...
... system installer's attention to overturn resulting in the lighted area of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. 18. Always roll TV allowing casters at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. Phosphors in product damage and... aging of programs broadcast by the manufacturer. 12. ly, or has been dropped. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of the phosphors. Do not install near water. 6. Only use caution when ...
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... cover. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Lift up on tab to remove back cover. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C.
... cover. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Lift up on tab to remove back cover. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C.
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FIRST TIME USE 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 good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for best performance. Also, be sure that is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each... stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. However, if you are placed too close as those of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 5 During daylight hours, reflections from the television until there is its best, test various locations ...
FIRST TIME USE 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 good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for best performance. Also, be sure that is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each... stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. However, if you are placed too close as those of the HITACHI Projection Television is no picture distortion. 5 During daylight hours, reflections from the television until there is its best, test various locations ...
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... antennas are illustrations and names of the standard video cable to 75-Ohm). Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna jack on the television. If you have phono connectors. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna... output capability. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be purchased from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF...
... antennas are illustrations and names of the standard video cable to 75-Ohm). Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna jack on the television. If you have phono connectors. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna... output capability. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be purchased from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF...
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...when in MENU mode. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of the memory card (see page 56). ቨ FRONT INPUT... Indicator Shows the status of the screen. Press the INPUT/EXIT button on or off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to 30 when the TV is shown in MENU mode. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ POWER FIRST TIME USE POWER ቦ ቫ PULL INPUT 5 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO R ቨ MAGIC ...
...when in MENU mode. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of the memory card (see page 56). ቨ FRONT INPUT... Indicator Shows the status of the screen. Press the INPUT/EXIT button on or off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to 30 when the TV is shown in MENU mode. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ POWER FIRST TIME USE POWER ቦ ቫ PULL INPUT 5 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO R ቨ MAGIC ...
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Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 8 If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: AUDIO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS AUDIO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R ...
Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 8 If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: AUDIO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS AUDIO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R ...
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...1, 2, 3 and 4 The VID1~VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are for center signals such as Dolby. This feature allows the TV speakers to be set as a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) These jacks are pressed. FIRST TIME USE REAR... of these inputs may be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by selecting "TV as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings Menu (see page 43). ቧ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks ...
...1, 2, 3 and 4 The VID1~VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are for center signals such as Dolby. This feature allows the TV speakers to be set as a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) These jacks are pressed. FIRST TIME USE REAR... of these inputs may be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by selecting "TV as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings Menu (see page 43). ቧ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks ...
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... can be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 10 Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the TV's PR input. 3. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 4. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. NOTES: 1. NOTES: 1. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be used ...component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. You may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs...
... can be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 10 Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the TV's PR input. 3. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 4. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. NOTES: 1. NOTES: 1. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be used ...component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. You may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs...
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... this television. 11 Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT D-VHS... INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box C OUTPUT LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.
... this television. 11 Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT D-VHS... INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box C OUTPUT LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.
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...VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use these may be used for VCR #1 and VCR ...record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in place of your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your other electronic equipment for additional information on...
...VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use these may be used for VCR #1 and VCR ...record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in place of your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your other electronic equipment for additional information on...
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... 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 will appear to view the input source (see page 26). See page 43 for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. ...INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) Ant A VID1 YPBPR:1 VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is OFF), the set . 2. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown below . Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time...
... 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 will appear to view the input source (see page 26). See page 43 for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. ...INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) Ant A VID1 YPBPR:1 VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is OFF), the set . 2. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown below . Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time...
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... button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or...
... button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Press the ANT button to return to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or...
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... when connecting to the previous channel. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR...
... when connecting to the previous channel. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR...
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... button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR...
... button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR...
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... DVI-HDTV input as shown on INPUT 1 contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The DVI-HDTV input on the TV set below. 2. Connect the DVI connection cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set -up of the HDTV set top box or DVD player...
... DVI-HDTV input as shown on INPUT 1 contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The DVI-HDTV input on the TV set below. 2. Connect the DVI connection cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set -up of the HDTV set top box or DVD player...
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... PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTE: 1. See page 12 for tips on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on...
... PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTE: 1. See page 12 for tips on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on...
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... to program your satellite receiver (see page 35 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). ቢ POWER ባ TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ቤ 7 8 9 SLEEP ANT C.C. 0 INFO PHOTO ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ...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-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other Audio/Video equipment...
... to program your satellite receiver (see page 35 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). ቢ POWER ባ TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ቤ 7 8 9 SLEEP ANT C.C. 0 INFO PHOTO ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ...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-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other Audio/Video equipment...
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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 remote is in VCR...
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 remote is in VCR...
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THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 ...INFO button Press this feature on the Setup menu (See page 63). 21 NOTE: The TV may also be used to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. The DASH (-) button can ... , press the INFO button when you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to view time remaining. You can only be performed by pressing CH up to select channels.
THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 ...INFO button Press this feature on the Setup menu (See page 63). 21 NOTE: The TV may also be used to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. The DASH (-) button can ... , press the INFO button when you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to view time remaining. You can only be performed by pressing CH up to select channels.