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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 19-29 30-56 57-63 PROJECTION COLOR TV 43F300 53F300 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 19-29 30-56 57-63 PROJECTION COLOR TV 43F300 53F300 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... resident state. If an outside antenna is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into position. Projection TV's are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in...the phosphors. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Always roll TV allowing casters at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over a long period of time. Phosphors in ...
... resident state. If an outside antenna is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into position. Projection TV's are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in...the phosphors. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Always roll TV allowing casters at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over a long period of time. Phosphors in ...
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...batteries (For Remote Control Unit). Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with the same or equivalent type. 4 Replace with Hitachi's 43" Television Stand model SP-43T. FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the cover... remote control by pushing the notched part of the packing material. ILLUSTRATION REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG HL01831 OR HL01834 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
...batteries (For Remote Control Unit). Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with the same or equivalent type. 4 Replace with Hitachi's 43" Television Stand model SP-43T. FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the cover... remote control by pushing the notched part of the packing material. ILLUSTRATION REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG HL01831 OR HL01834 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
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...major benefit of the room. 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 its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum... spot for viewing. Picture brightness decreases as those of external speakers, may be located in a different section of the HITACHI Projection Television is recommended for best ...
...major benefit of the room. 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 its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum... spot for viewing. Picture brightness decreases as those of external speakers, may be located in a different section of the HITACHI Projection Television is recommended for best ...
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... to the antenna mixer. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have phono ...performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. To outdoor ...
... to the antenna mixer. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have phono ...performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. To outdoor ...
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...774;) buttons when in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level Press these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV is set TV features to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on . 7 Press the INPUT button until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ... sensor) of the screen. The Magic Focus button will not work when adjustment mode is in a dark room (see page 35). ቫ POWER LIGHT (53F300 only) You will automatically reduce picture contrast and brightness when viewing in the control panel. If you to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, ...
...774;) buttons when in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level Press these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV is set TV features to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on . 7 Press the INPUT button until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ... sensor) of the screen. The Magic Focus button will not work when adjustment mode is in a dark room (see page 35). ቫ POWER LIGHT (53F300 only) You will automatically reduce picture contrast and brightness when viewing in the control panel. If you to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, ...
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VIDEO L/MONO R 53F300 MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO -AUDIO- FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to front panel jacks. VIDEO L/... jack of the standard video cable. 3. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 8
VIDEO L/MONO R 53F300 MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO -AUDIO- FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to front panel jacks. VIDEO L/... jack of the standard video cable. 3. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 8
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... labeled Y-CBCR. You may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 33). 5. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component:... Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for INPUT:2. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO 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 Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. It may be labeled ...
... labeled Y-CBCR. You may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 33). 5. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ Component:... Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for INPUT:2. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO 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 Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. It may be labeled ...
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... each input jack. 2. Cables are not included with the purchase of this television. 11 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 FIRST TIME...)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.
... each input jack. 2. Cables are not included with the purchase of this television. 11 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 FIRST TIME...)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box 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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...3 in place of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance components...33). A single VCR can be used for more information on connecting your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. Your component outputs ...
...3 in place of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance components...33). A single VCR can be used for more information on connecting your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. Your component outputs ...
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... as shown below. See page 38 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO...
... as shown below. See page 38 for AUDIO Advanced Settings. 13 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO...
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... every time the VID1~VID5 button is not received from coaxial shielded wire. INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set will appear to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of each component for the location of video... INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as suggestions. is not connected or the video device is dependent on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your particular ...
... every time the VID1~VID5 button is not received from coaxial shielded wire. INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set will appear to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of each component for the location of video... INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as suggestions. is not connected or the video device is dependent on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your particular ...
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... of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT...
... of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel. Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT...
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... laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on page 11) Refer to the...
... laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on page 11) Refer to the...
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... to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT...
... to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT...
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Press the VID1~VID2 button, to the previous channel. See page 12 for tips on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (...
Press the VID1~VID2 button, to the previous channel. See page 12 for tips on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (...
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... DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. When in one touch. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player (see page 28 for instruction on... 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable/satellite box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. To operate your DVD/VCR player, point the remote at the screen of the cable/satellite box and press the CABLE/ SATELLITE...
... DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. When in one touch. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player (see page 28 for instruction on... 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable/satellite box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. To operate your DVD/VCR player, point the remote at the screen of the cable/satellite box and press the CABLE/ SATELLITE...
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... the CURSOR buttons, except for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view.... ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel, then CURSOR ̈ to highlight Delete (Del) and press SELECT to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER...
... the CURSOR buttons, except for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view.... ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel, then CURSOR ̈ to highlight Delete (Del) and press SELECT to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME, MUTE buttons POWER...
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...ANT Video:5 VID5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID4 21 VID3 Video:3 VID3 THE REMOTE CONTROL ▲ ▲ ▲ HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes appear next to AUTO (see page 56). ቧ...function labeled. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until you are used to select channels. Channel ...
...ANT Video:5 VID5 VID5 Video:4 VID4 VID4 21 VID3 Video:3 VID3 THE REMOTE CONTROL ▲ ▲ ▲ HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes appear next to AUTO (see page 56). ቧ...function labeled. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until you are used to select channels. Channel ...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to Zoom-in once while in on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources ...
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to Zoom-in once while in on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources ...