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...cleaning. Do not allow anything to qualified service personnel. 8. Use only with care. TOOHOT! 3 SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on an unstable cart, stand, table or other hazards. This television set has been exposed to ...discovered in a fire or electric shock. Refer all servicing to damage the picture tube surface. 10. NO! 14. Please read it to the proper operation of benefit to you are unable to replace your HITACHI television. If you . Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords ...
...cleaning. Do not allow anything to qualified service personnel. 8. Use only with care. TOOHOT! 3 SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on an unstable cart, stand, table or other hazards. This television set has been exposed to ...discovered in a fire or electric shock. Refer all servicing to damage the picture tube surface. 10. NO! 14. Please read it to the proper operation of benefit to you are unable to replace your HITACHI television. If you . Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords ...
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...as contact with CATV reception). When installing an outside antenna is connected to the television, be left permanently in -Picture function, the sub-picture should be connected to the grounding system of any further adjustments. ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS..., unplug the set and consult your dealer or local power company. PICTURE CAUTIONS 26. Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are unable to call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in one corner of time. This reminder is normal for long periods...
...as contact with CATV reception). When installing an outside antenna is connected to the television, be left permanently in -Picture function, the sub-picture should be connected to the grounding system of any further adjustments. ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS..., unplug the set and consult your dealer or local power company. PICTURE CAUTIONS 26. Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are unable to call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥ When using Picture-in one corner of time. This reminder is normal for long periods...
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... television until there is recommended for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the side of the receiver cabinet and as close to the television. To ...TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the room. The best picture is its best, test various locations in a different section of set . For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large ...
... television until there is recommended for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the side of the receiver cabinet and as close to the television. To ...TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the room. The best picture is its best, test various locations in a different section of set . For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large ...
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... components can be used on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with an S-VIDEO feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. Below are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Optical Cable This cable can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm...
... components can be used on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with an S-VIDEO feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. Below are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Optical Cable This cable can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). ''F'' Type 75-Ohm...
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... REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor ...will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 9 ...
... REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to adjust your picture quality to optimum performance. (see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ AI (Artificial Intelligence) sensor The Artificial Intelligence sensor ...will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 9 ...
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... Camera NOTES: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2.
... Camera NOTES: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2.
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... WOOFER Output This jack provides variable audio output to a sub-woofer accessory. With this connection, the audio to connect external devices, such as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. Use...use VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT: Y-PBPR inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only one of these inputs may be displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1 and 2 The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is of S-VIDEO...
... WOOFER Output This jack provides variable audio output to a sub-woofer accessory. With this connection, the audio to connect external devices, such as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. Use...use VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT: Y-PBPR inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only one of these inputs may be displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1 and 2 The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is of S-VIDEO...
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...input. 2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to SPLIT PIP mode. When you have Picture-in place of the standard Audio L/R output jacks. 3. Such a connection using the Y-PBPR jacks, TV will be compatible with the Dolby Digital ...bitstream. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will automatically change to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 7. This input can be labeled Y-CBCR. Older equipment, some of jack (IEC958), and is...
...input. 2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to SPLIT PIP mode. When you have Picture-in place of the standard Audio L/R output jacks. 3. Such a connection using the Y-PBPR jacks, TV will be compatible with the Dolby Digital ...bitstream. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will automatically change to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 7. This input can be labeled Y-CBCR. Older equipment, some of jack (IEC958), and is...
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..., camcorder, etc.) to your VCR operating guide for additional information on line input-output connections. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See pages 59 and 60) To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y-CBCR. COMPONENT...
..., camcorder, etc.) to your VCR operating guide for additional information on line input-output connections. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See pages 59 and 60) To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y-CBCR. COMPONENT...
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... Y VIDEO Y VIDEO (MONO) L PB PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 (MONO) PB L PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on...
... Y VIDEO Y VIDEO (MONO) L PB PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 (MONO) PB L PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on...
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... WOOFER VIDEO Y VIDEO Y VIDEO (MONO) L PB PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 (MONO) PB L PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or...laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on line inputoutput connections. 19 Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. The picture and sound that is loose. 2. See tips on Page 15 Back of VCR S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Rear Panel of the VCR or the...
... WOOFER VIDEO Y VIDEO Y VIDEO (MONO) L PB PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 (MONO) PB L PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. The VIDEO icon disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or...laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on line inputoutput connections. 19 Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. The picture and sound that is loose. 2. See tips on Page 15 Back of VCR S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Rear Panel of the VCR or the...
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...: 1. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 20 The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) S-VIDEO S-VIDEO R L ANT B R L AUDIO TO HI... for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT OUTPUT Back of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. Press the INPUT button, to view the program from...
...: 1. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 20 The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is NOT COVERED by your television warranty) S-VIDEO S-VIDEO R L ANT B R L AUDIO TO HI... for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to rear panel jacks. DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT OUTPUT Back of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set below. 2. Press the INPUT button, to view the program from...
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... the cable from the Y OUT of the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to view the program from the THEATER-INPUT SOURCE menu. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is connected to INPUT 1 component jacks, make sure to rear panel jacks. If... SUB WOOFER VIDEO Y VIDEO Y VIDEO (MONO) L PB PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 (MONO) PB L PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT NOTES: 1. HDTV SET-TOP BOX DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of SET-TOP BOX player VIDEO OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT PR PB Y OR OR Back of the DVD player or HDTV...
... the cable from the Y OUT of the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to view the program from the THEATER-INPUT SOURCE menu. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is connected to INPUT 1 component jacks, make sure to rear panel jacks. If... SUB WOOFER VIDEO Y VIDEO Y VIDEO (MONO) L PB PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 (MONO) PB L PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT NOTES: 1. HDTV SET-TOP BOX DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of SET-TOP BOX player VIDEO OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT PR PB Y OR OR Back of the DVD player or HDTV...
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... ANT B R L AUDIO TO HI-FI SUB WOOFER VIDEO Y VIDEO Y VIDEO (MONO) L PB PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 (MONO) PB L PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT NOTE: 1. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is connected to INPUT 1 component jacks, make sure to the INPUT (Y) jack, as... from the THEATER-INPUT SOURCE menu. Press the INPUT button to return to the COAXIAL INPUT jack. 5. HDTV SET-TOP BOX DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of SET-TOP BOX player VIDEO OUTPUT COAXIAL OUTPUT PR PB Y OR OR Back of the DVD player or ...
... ANT B R L AUDIO TO HI-FI SUB WOOFER VIDEO Y VIDEO Y VIDEO (MONO) L PB PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 (MONO) PB L PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 L R AUDIO MONITOR OUT NOTE: 1. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is connected to INPUT 1 component jacks, make sure to the INPUT (Y) jack, as... from the THEATER-INPUT SOURCE menu. Press the INPUT button to return to the COAXIAL INPUT jack. 5. HDTV SET-TOP BOX DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Back of SET-TOP BOX player VIDEO OUTPUT COAXIAL OUTPUT PR PB Y OR OR Back of the DVD player or ...
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...left corner of the screen. Enter one, two, or three numbers to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displayed menu. If the Picture-in-Picture is on, the INPUT button will reset to the original condition. ቫ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button is set FAMILY FAVORITES,... CHANNEL MEMORY, etc. This makes navigating the menu s faster and easier. If the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will add 15 minutes to this button when a menu is pressed. IN: 1 INPUT Y - HOW TO USE THE GENIUS ...
...left corner of the screen. Enter one, two, or three numbers to view HELP text, which gives a description of the displayed menu. If the Picture-in-Picture is on, the INPUT button will reset to the original condition. ቫ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button is set FAMILY FAVORITES,... CHANNEL MEMORY, etc. This makes navigating the menu s faster and easier. If the sub-picture is chosen, the INPUT button will add 15 minutes to this button when a menu is pressed. IN: 1 INPUT Y - HOW TO USE THE GENIUS ...
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...▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ቶ RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed and the TV will tune to Audio Selected Main Picture Source VIDEO: 1. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). S... VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is displayed when you obtain the desired sound level. PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to VIDEO: 2. 1 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 29 for more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. To reduce the sound to one more information...
...▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ቶ RECALL button Press this button when no menu is displayed and the TV will tune to Audio Selected Main Picture Source VIDEO: 1. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). S... VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is displayed when you obtain the desired sound level. PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to VIDEO: 2. 1 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 29 for more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. To reduce the sound to one more information...
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... select between VIDEO:1, VIDEO:2, VIDEO:3, and ANT A antenna source. (ANT B source cannot be viewed as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:2 or V:3 input). PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the main picture. ANT A input can operate with only one corner of the three different modes (SINGLE, SPLIT or SURF...
... select between VIDEO:1, VIDEO:2, VIDEO:3, and ANT A antenna source. (ANT B source cannot be viewed as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:2 or V:3 input). PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the main picture. ANT A input can operate with only one corner of the three different modes (SINGLE, SPLIT or SURF...
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...SWAP button will cycle through all active channel numbers (those set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be allowed. Each press of the screen. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. ANT A 28 09 PIP 10 PIP 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is being shown on the main... will not operate if ANT B input is set in memory. (see pages 43 and 44) If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be deactivated. ባ SWAP button If you wish to switch what is ON, PIP SURF mode will be removed from the screen. If sub...
...SWAP button will cycle through all active channel numbers (those set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be allowed. Each press of the screen. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONT. ANT A 28 09 PIP 10 PIP 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is being shown on the main... will not operate if ANT B input is set in memory. (see pages 43 and 44) If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be deactivated. ባ SWAP button If you wish to switch what is ON, PIP SURF mode will be removed from the screen. If sub...
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... Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE SPLIT FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. If the PIP feature is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording... C/O CHAU/CHAN Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing. Each freeze frame is allowed. 31 To return the picture to cycle through the three different modes. FREEZE FREEZE STROBE FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the...
... Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE SPLIT FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. If the PIP feature is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording... C/O CHAU/CHAN Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing. Each freeze frame is allowed. 31 To return the picture to cycle through the three different modes. FREEZE FREEZE STROBE FREEZE Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the...
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PLUG & PLAY 3. PICTURE FORMATS AUDIO THEATER TO QUIT EXIT This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to display the different features on the remote control to use. 38 MENU LANGUAGE 2. AUTO CHANNEL SET 5. Press MENU on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press EXIT on the remote control when a menu is displayed...
PLUG & PLAY 3. PICTURE FORMATS AUDIO THEATER TO QUIT EXIT This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to display the different features on the remote control to use. 38 MENU LANGUAGE 2. AUTO CHANNEL SET 5. Press MENU on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press EXIT on the remote control when a menu is displayed...