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... event that are covered in the literature accompanying the appliance. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this section illustrates safety tips which will enable HITACHI to very high voltages and other hazards. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NEVER CONNECT THE COLOR TELEVISION TO 50HZ, DIRECT...
... event that are covered in the literature accompanying the appliance. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this section illustrates safety tips which will enable HITACHI to very high voltages and other hazards. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NEVER CONNECT THE COLOR TELEVISION TO 50HZ, DIRECT...
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... outside antenna is connected to the receiver be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. 3 For disposal or recycling information, please contact your safety. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by your resident state. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not install near...
... outside antenna is connected to the receiver be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. 3 For disposal or recycling information, please contact your safety. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by your resident state. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not install near...
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... copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be used at a time. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. Refer to the TV's PR input. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 4 &5) connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Your...
... copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be used at a time. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. Refer to the TV's PR input. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 4 &5) connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Your...
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... best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. Press the VID1~VID5 button to accommodate your TV set below . Check the owner's manual of each component. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Press the ANT button...
... best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. Press the VID1~VID5 button to accommodate your TV set below . Check the owner's manual of each component. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Press the ANT button...
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.... 7. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the previous channel. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. See page 13 for INPUT:4 and 5. 2. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of Television NOTE: 1. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE...
.... 7. You may use standard video signal for tips on the TV set top box to the previous channel. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. See page 13 for INPUT:4 and 5. 2. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of Television NOTE: 1. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE...
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... REC button, will now control your television. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. (See page 27 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on how to program the remote to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment...
... REC button, will now control your television. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. (See page 27 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on how to program the remote to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment...
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... On-Screen Displays. 21 Ant A 10 Ant B 28 ANT ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 buttons When the remote control is connected to VIDEO: 1. Audio Selected Main Picture Source S - PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to VIDEO: 4. ቮ EXIT button When in TV mode, press these buttons to select the CHANNEL you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID...
... On-Screen Displays. 21 Ant A 10 Ant B 28 ANT ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 buttons When the remote control is connected to VIDEO: 1. Audio Selected Main Picture Source S - PBPR: 4 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to VIDEO: 4. ቮ EXIT button When in TV mode, press these buttons to select the CHANNEL you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID...
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... or VID5 button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. Only sound from the ANT A source or any of VCR V L R OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ...
... or VID5 button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. Only sound from the ANT A source or any of VCR V L R OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU ቤ...
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... blue colors to display dialogue/text. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Feature to make white. Adjust color. Set VIDEO settings to Factory Preset. Adjust Treble. Improve Sound Performance. Turn TV on to set up for channel buttons. Select from two types of backgrounds. Improve picture performance. Special sound effects with SRS (G)€ and technology. 31 First time set and view favorite channels. CUSTOMIZE Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. VIDEO AUDIO THEATER...
... blue colors to display dialogue/text. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Feature to make white. Adjust color. Set VIDEO settings to Factory Preset. Adjust Treble. Improve Sound Performance. Turn TV on to set up for channel buttons. Select from two types of backgrounds. Improve picture performance. Special sound effects with SRS (G)€ and technology. 31 First time set and view favorite channels. CUSTOMIZE Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. VIDEO AUDIO THEATER...
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... My TV Signal Comes From: A) Antenna or Cable (Without Cable Box) B) Cable Box C) Satellite Receiver D) Satellite Receiver (With Cable Box) P r e ss ̆, ̄ To Se le ct P r e ss Se le ct To En te r M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t SELECT SELECT Question 2. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t CURSOR Welcome To Your Plug & Play On Screen Set Up Guide. Press...
... My TV Signal Comes From: A) Antenna or Cable (Without Cable Box) B) Cable Box C) Satellite Receiver D) Satellite Receiver (With Cable Box) P r e ss ̆, ̄ To Se le ct P r e ss Se le ct To En te r M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t SELECT SELECT Question 2. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r To E x i t Q u i t CURSOR Welcome To Your Plug & Play On Screen Set Up Guide. Press...
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...set SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r Begin To Q u i t E x i t SELECT Set Channel Memory Installing Channel 110 88% Complete M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t If the EXIT button is pressed while SET CHANNEL MEMORY function is engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in SET CHANNEL MEMORY. If two antenna are connected, switch antenna inputs with the ANT button and repeat SET...
...set SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r Begin To Q u i t E x i t SELECT Set Channel Memory Installing Channel 110 88% Complete M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t If the EXIT button is pressed while SET CHANNEL MEMORY function is engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in SET CHANNEL MEMORY. If two antenna are connected, switch antenna inputs with the ANT button and repeat SET...
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SETUP SET UP EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after SET CHANNEL MEMORY is completed to add or erase additional channels to change the channel. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER SETUP SEL Press select to set Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r Channel 3 Add Erase To Q u i t E x i t CURSOR CURSOR Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats...
SETUP SET UP EDIT CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after SET CHANNEL MEMORY is completed to add or erase additional channels to change the channel. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER SETUP SEL Press select to set Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats M e n u To M e n u B a r Channel 3 Add Erase To Q u i t E x i t CURSOR CURSOR Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture Formats...
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... screen) to center an HDTV video signal between the top and bottom gray bars. When 1080i signal is inputted, this when viewing a COMPONENT: Y-PBPR signal. SETUP SET UP PICTURE FORMATS The PICTURE FORMATS function is very useful when setting up a Component Signal (connect component to Y-PBPR inputs) and switch to VIDEO: 4 or 5 by pressing the Video:4 or 5 button on Aspect 2 mode. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture...
... screen) to center an HDTV video signal between the top and bottom gray bars. When 1080i signal is inputted, this when viewing a COMPONENT: Y-PBPR signal. SETUP SET UP PICTURE FORMATS The PICTURE FORMATS function is very useful when setting up a Component Signal (connect component to Y-PBPR inputs) and switch to VIDEO: 4 or 5 by pressing the Video:4 or 5 button on Aspect 2 mode. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Set Menu Language Plug & Play Set Antenna/Cable Set Channel Memory Edit Channel Memory View Channel List Set The Clock Magic Focus Picture...
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... remote control will affect only the component input you to set the Picture Formats feature for 1080i signal format only. High Definition Television - Use for DTV Programs. HDTV - Standard Definition Television or Digital Video Disc Y-CBCR such as the broadcaster sends them. This feature is not available if Aspect 5 (1080i through mode) is for both sets of the PRT guns due to access all times. If Comp Color Type is set VIDEO...
... remote control will affect only the component input you to set the Picture Formats feature for 1080i signal format only. High Definition Television - Use for DTV Programs. HDTV - Standard Definition Television or Digital Video Disc Y-CBCR such as the broadcaster sends them. This feature is not available if Aspect 5 (1080i through mode) is for both sets of the PRT guns due to access all times. If Comp Color Type is set VIDEO...
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... to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of movies and video tapes based on , the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out. This will reset the secret code number back to erase your choice. When using SET TIME LOCK make sure the clock is set . Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR Set Parental Locks - - - - When FRONT PANEL LOCK is locked...
... to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of movies and video tapes based on , the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out. This will reset the secret code number back to erase your choice. When using SET TIME LOCK make sure the clock is set . Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR Set Parental Locks - - - - When FRONT PANEL LOCK is locked...
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.... Directed to its content. CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE TV RATINGS Use TV RATINGS to eliminate from ages 2-6. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CURSOR Set Parental Lock **** Change Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Mo v ie R a tin g s Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) CURSOR Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight the category that the TV will still permit TV MA programs;
.... Directed to its content. CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE TV RATINGS Use TV RATINGS to eliminate from ages 2-6. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER CURSOR Set Parental Lock **** Change Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Mo v ie R a tin g s Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) CURSOR Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight the category that the TV will still permit TV MA programs;
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...) to block Canadian French programs according to various (FRN) program ratings that you want to block. Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Mo v ie R a tin g s Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) CURSOR Canadian Ratings (Frn): VIEW G VIEW 8 ans + VIEW 13 ans + VIEW 16 ans + VIEW 18 ans + Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or...
...) to block Canadian French programs according to various (FRN) program ratings that you want to block. Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Set Time Lock Mo v ie R a tin g s Lock TV Ratings Lock Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) CURSOR Canadian Ratings (Frn): VIEW G VIEW 8 ans + VIEW 13 ans + VIEW 16 ans + VIEW 18 ans + Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or...
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... used again. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Menu To Menu Bar Video: 4 Auto Remote Off To Quit Exit CURSOR Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. 53 To do this, turn on your VCR and watch it detects a VIDEO input. When AUTO is selected, the TV will automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it later. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO...
... used again. Set Parental Locks Set Program Timer Video Input Sensor Closed Caption Menu Background Menu To Menu Bar Video: 4 Auto Remote Off To Quit Exit CURSOR Name The Channels Name The Inputs Set Favorite Ch. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. 53 To do this, turn on your VCR and watch it detects a VIDEO input. When AUTO is selected, the TV will automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 4 when it later. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO...
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... is located in dark scenes. Turn the PERFECT PICTURE function off . AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to produce a clear picture. BLACK LEVEL EXPANSION The BLACK LEVEL EXPANSION function automatically enhances shadow detail in the front panel) to produce a more blue, or set Advanced Settings Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise Reduction Velocity Modulation Black Level Expansion Color Temperature Cool Warm Standard Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR Advanced Settings Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise...
... is located in dark scenes. Turn the PERFECT PICTURE function off . AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to produce a clear picture. BLACK LEVEL EXPANSION The BLACK LEVEL EXPANSION function automatically enhances shadow detail in the front panel) to produce a more blue, or set Advanced Settings Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise Reduction Velocity Modulation Black Level Expansion Color Temperature Cool Warm Standard Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit CURSOR Advanced Settings Perfect Picture Auto Color Noise...
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... PICTURE System • Mulit-Picture-In-Picture with freeze. • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes and DVD players.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Velocity Modulation • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Video Input...
... PICTURE System • Mulit-Picture-In-Picture with freeze. • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes and DVD players.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • ON SCREEN PLUG and PLAY guide • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Velocity Modulation • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Video Input...
