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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 57S715, 51S715 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-39 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...40-71 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV AND REMOTE CONTROL 72 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...73 USEFUL INFORMATION ...74-77 57" DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 78-80 INDEX ...81 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 82-83 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PROJECTION COLOR TV Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 57S715, 51S715 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-39 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...40-71 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV AND REMOTE CONTROL 72 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...73 USEFUL INFORMATION ...74-77 57" DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 78-80 INDEX ...81 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 82-83 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PROJECTION COLOR TV Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...the apparatus. Use only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be 15% of your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of cable entry as recommended by U.S. Phosphors in any objects on the...14. Follow instructions for long periods of the picture will age more information call 1-800-HITACHI. 3 For more rapidly than the other electrical circuits. 18. Do not slide or force TV into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to prevent uneven aging of the polarized or ground...
...the apparatus. Use only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be 15% of your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of cable entry as recommended by U.S. Phosphors in any objects on the...14. Follow instructions for long periods of the picture will age more information call 1-800-HITACHI. 3 For more rapidly than the other electrical circuits. 18. Do not slide or force TV into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to prevent uneven aging of the polarized or ground...
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... is no picture distortion. 5 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 normal and maybe noticeable in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some... experimentation with speaker placement for best performance. The sound of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to a Hi-Fi...
... is no picture distortion. 5 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 normal and maybe noticeable in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some... experimentation with speaker placement for best performance. The sound of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to a Hi-Fi...
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.../audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. Consult your digital camera to the TV's HDMI input. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length ...standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna mixer. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. 12345 6789 D-SUB MINI 9-Pin Cable This cable is used on the rear panel so you have...
.../audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. Consult your digital camera to the TV's HDMI input. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length ...standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna mixer. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. 12345 6789 D-SUB MINI 9-Pin Cable This cable is used on the rear panel so you have...
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...Input 5. If you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to turn the TV on during normal operation. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to a level 30 or less,... the volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. When using the remote. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ ቫ FIRST TIME USE ቦ PHOTO INPUT ቪ...your picture quality to instantly view your preference without using the remote control, point it is set TV features to your favorite show or new recording. This LED light is an additional remote sensor for...
...Input 5. If you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to turn the TV on during normal operation. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to a level 30 or less,... the volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. When using the remote. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ ቫ FIRST TIME USE ቦ PHOTO INPUT ቪ...your picture quality to instantly view your preference without using the remote control, point it is set TV features to your favorite show or new recording. This LED light is an additional remote sensor for...
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... button and select Photo Input (see pages 25-26). 8 If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. PHOTO INPUT The front panel USB slot is provided to view digital still pictures from your digital camera using a USB cable. PHOTO INPUT USB CABLE...
... button and select Photo Input (see pages 25-26). 8 If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. PHOTO INPUT The front panel USB slot is provided to view digital still pictures from your digital camera using a USB cable. PHOTO INPUT USB CABLE...
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...VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of these inputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT... 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. 4. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. 3. and 6,381,747 licensed for ...
...VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of these inputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT... 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. 4. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. 3. and 6,381,747 licensed for ...
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... to your TV. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is for your television screen. "Dolby" and the double-D... symbol are trademarks of the Audio Menu (see page 71 to activate this input). ቫ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for stereo...
... to your TV. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is for your television screen. "Dolby" and the double-D... symbol are trademarks of the Audio Menu (see page 71 to activate this input). ቫ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for stereo...
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... 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI (MONO) PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD HDMIIN1SERT THIS END OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of Deployment (POD) module). and 6,381,747 licensed for viewing. Antenna... exit the second screen. CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will not be available when CableCARD is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as shown). In order to start your local...
... 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI (MONO) PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD HDMIIN1SERT THIS END OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of Deployment (POD) module). and 6,381,747 licensed for viewing. Antenna... exit the second screen. CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will not be available when CableCARD is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as shown). In order to start your local...
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... INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of this TV, except when noted as "provided". 12 Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals. 4. Patent...
... INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of this TV, except when noted as "provided". 12 Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals. 4. Patent...
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...it is recommended that a 1080i or 720p input signal is used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. • You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PbPr and HDMI connections are ...used . 13 Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections are provided for additional ...
...it is recommended that a 1080i or 720p input signal is used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. • You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PbPr and HDMI connections are ...used . 13 Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections are provided for additional ...
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... INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the external audio amplifier. 2. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed digital audio output... is connected to the diagram for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 CENTER OUT OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player ...
... INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the external audio amplifier. 2. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed digital audio output... is connected to the diagram for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 CENTER OUT OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player ...
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...(VIDEO) jack, as suggestions. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set below. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to confirm your choice. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal...page 24). The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown on the TV set is not received from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Then press the SELECT button to select the Antenna and Input of ...
...(VIDEO) jack, as suggestions. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set below. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to confirm your choice. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal...page 24). The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. The following connection diagrams are offered as shown on the TV set is not received from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Then press the SELECT button to select the Antenna and Input of ...
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...SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for limited viewing uses only. Press ...MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the...
...SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for limited viewing uses only. Press ...MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the...
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... S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the... INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for more information on the TV set below. 2. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to your VCR operating guide ...
... S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the... INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for more information on the TV set below. 2. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to your VCR operating guide ...
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...RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 DVI to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. The HDMI input on the TV set top box or DVD player. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a component with DVI output, you also have to connect...S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of video contents. 3. It establishes a one-way point-to prevent illegal copying of U.S. Press the...
...RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 DVI to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. The HDMI input on the TV set top box or DVD player. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a component with DVI output, you also have to connect...S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of video contents. 3. It establishes a one-way point-to prevent illegal copying of U.S. Press the...
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The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. and 6,381,747 licensed for tips on the TV set top box. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the ... A ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI (MONO) PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top...
The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. and 6,381,747 licensed for tips on the TV set top box. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the ... A ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI (MONO) PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top...
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...(see page 33 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player, point the remote at the screen of the TV and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition ...to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is too bright. 20 To operate your DVD player). These buttons will flash ...
...(see page 33 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player, point the remote at the screen of the TV and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition ...to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is too bright. 20 To operate your DVD player). These buttons will flash ...
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.... Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see pages 32-39). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ GUIDE ቫ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቯ ቱ C.C. ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ... THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control...
.... Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see pages 32-39). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ GUIDE ቫ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቯ ቱ C.C. ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ... THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control...
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... 16:9 ZOOM (3) HDMI/720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 EXPANDED NOTES: 1. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. Side panels (gray areas...
... 16:9 ZOOM (3) HDMI/720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 EXPANDED NOTES: 1. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. Side panels (gray areas...