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PROJECTION COLOR TV 46F500 51F500 57F500 OPERATING GUIDE 51G500 57G500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-19 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. 20-31 32-56 57-63
PROJECTION COLOR TV 46F500 51F500 57F500 OPERATING GUIDE 51G500 57G500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-19 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. 20-31 32-56 57-63
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... (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. 1. Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). CAUTION: Danger of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 4 FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following... VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD 1. 2. 46" TELEVISION STAND SP-46W (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530056 CAUTION: Television model 46F500 for the remote control. Use with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. PART NAME PART NO. HL01834). 2.
... (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. 1. Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). CAUTION: Danger of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 4 FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following... VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD 1. 2. 46" TELEVISION STAND SP-46W (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530056 CAUTION: Television model 46F500 for the remote control. Use with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. PART NAME PART NO. HL01834). 2.
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... volume level will not work when adjustment mode is shown in the top right corner of the screen. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. If you to... on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left audio jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The screen area acts as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV screen. The Magic Focus button will be displayed on your choice (see page 20). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for...
... volume level will not work when adjustment mode is shown in the top right corner of the screen. VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. If you to... on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left audio jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The screen area acts as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV screen. The Magic Focus button will be displayed on your choice (see page 20). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for...
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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 AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ብ ቤ ቦ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT...
... PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ብ ቤ ቦ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT...
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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 an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT...
... to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 INPUT...
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...VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in TV mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on which mode is designed to operate different types of the DVD/VCR player and press ...the DVD/VCR button. To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will select from five video input sources. THE REMOTE CONTROL 20 Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, ...
...VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in TV mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on which mode is designed to operate different types of the DVD/VCR player and press ...the DVD/VCR button. To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will select from five video input sources. THE REMOTE CONTROL 20 Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, ...
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...enter the channel number. Del Move SEL Select When no on-screen displays are on pages 25, 26 and 27 for numeric entries. THE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can... Delete (Del) and press SELECT to the Favorite Channel feature. The CURSOR will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME,...
...enter the channel number. Del Move SEL Select When no on-screen displays are on pages 25, 26 and 27 for numeric entries. THE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can... Delete (Del) and press SELECT to the Favorite Channel feature. The CURSOR will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO button ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons ቦ VOLUME,...
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... channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until you obtain the desired sound level. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is pressed. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one , two, or three numbers to select channels. NOTE: The TV may also be... page 51) ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will control the Set-Top-Box or satellite receiver, and execute the secondary function labeled. When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons to select channels, lock access code, etc. Press the MUTE button again to answer the...
... channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until you obtain the desired sound level. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is pressed. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one , two, or three numbers to select channels. NOTE: The TV may also be... page 51) ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will control the Set-Top-Box or satellite receiver, and execute the secondary function labeled. When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons to select channels, lock access code, etc. Press the MUTE button again to answer the...
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... to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. The center of the image to zoom in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL (2) 480i/480p INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 (3) 720p/1080i INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 16:9 STANDARD 16... the outer edges of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to fill the 16:9 screen. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to prevent uneven aging of the source.
... to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. The center of the image to zoom in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL (2) 480i/480p INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 (3) 720p/1080i INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 16:9 STANDARD 16... the outer edges of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to fill the 16:9 screen. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to prevent uneven aging of the source.
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...the progressive and interlaced formats by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. The TV draws the lines so fast that the display is showing you the picture in the progressive format. Hitachi offers you the choice. Signal Format Audio Selected Received Broadcast Rating Main Picture...C.C. With the progressive format the complete picture is good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH THE REMOTE CONTROL ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. Some people like the smooth...
...the progressive and interlaced formats by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. The TV draws the lines so fast that the display is showing you the picture in the progressive format. Hitachi offers you the choice. Signal Format Audio Selected Received Broadcast Rating Main Picture...C.C. With the progressive format the complete picture is good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH THE REMOTE CONTROL ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. Some people like the smooth...
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... picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for the PIP sub-picture. Only Sound from the screen. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the main picture. The Dual Tuner can only be viewed as main picture ...-picture simultaneously. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to change the PIP mode, use the PIP MODE button to view antenna inputs on the remote. In POP mode, CURSOR ̆ , ̄ will move with only one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), ...
... picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for the PIP sub-picture. Only Sound from the screen. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the main picture. The Dual Tuner can only be viewed as main picture ...-picture simultaneously. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to change the PIP mode, use the PIP MODE button to view antenna inputs on the remote. In POP mode, CURSOR ̆ , ̄ will move with only one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), ...
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... 480p x 720p x 1080i x PIP x x x x YES SPLIT SURF YES ANT A YES x YES x YES x YES x 26 SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Ant A 10 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Ant A 12 PIP MODE 09 PIP MODE 10 Ant A 12 12 PIP MODES will depend on the...
... 480p x 720p x 1080i x PIP x x x x YES SPLIT SURF YES ANT A YES x YES x YES x YES x 26 SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Ant A 10 PIP MODE Ant A 10 Ant A 12 PIP MODE 09 PIP MODE 10 Ant A 12 12 PIP MODES will depend on the...
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... play in SURF mode. FREEZE FREEZE NOTES: Each freeze frame is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details, for a sporting event, etc. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 This is convenient when trying to normal viewing. POP SUB FREEZE (with PIP OFF) PIP should be in a sporting event or a golf swing...
... play in SURF mode. FREEZE FREEZE NOTES: Each freeze frame is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details, for a sporting event, etc. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 This is convenient when trying to normal viewing. POP SUB FREEZE (with PIP OFF) PIP should be in a sporting event or a golf swing...
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...VCR. 28 NOTES: 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above procedures, your VCR, as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult ቤ your VCR operating... These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR's code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. Aim the remote at the front of VCRs. If the VCR does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. POWER TV ...
...VCR. 28 NOTES: 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above procedures, your VCR, as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult ቤ your VCR operating... These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR's code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. Aim the remote at the front of VCRs. If the VCR does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. POWER TV ...
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... These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable/Satellite Box. 29 Hold down the ...satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. Press and release the cable/satellite...
... These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable/Satellite Box. 29 Hold down the ...satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. Press and release the cable/satellite...
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.... Press and release the DVD/VCR button to switch to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for pre-codes) 1. Aim the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button. NOTES: 1. If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above ...procedures, please consult your DVD player. The remote control will now control your DVD player. 3. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE ...
.... Press and release the DVD/VCR button to switch to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for pre-codes) 1. Aim the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button. NOTES: 1. If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above ...procedures, please consult your DVD player. The remote control will now control your DVD player. 3. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE ...
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...REMOTE CONTROL CABLE BRAND CODE General Instrument 17 Hamlin 22,23,24,25 Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak 26,27,28 Panasonic 18,19,20 Pioneer 13,14 Scientific Atlanta 08,09,10 Tocom 15,16 Zenith 11,12 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Ecostar 32 Hitachi... 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher 34,37,38,39 Funai 52 General Electric 33 Goldstar 36 Hitachi 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC 18,49,50,51 Magnavox 12,13, 14 Mitsubishi...08,09 Symphonic 42 Teknica 46 Toshiba 15 DVD BRAND CODE Hitachi 53, 59, 60 Panasonic 55 Pioneer 56 RCA 57 Samsung 59 Sanyo 60 Sony 54 Toshiba ...
...REMOTE CONTROL CABLE BRAND CODE General Instrument 17 Hamlin 22,23,24,25 Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak 26,27,28 Panasonic 18,19,20 Pioneer 13,14 Scientific Atlanta 08,09,10 Tocom 15,16 Zenith 11,12 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Ecostar 32 Hitachi... 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher 34,37,38,39 Funai 52 General Electric 33 Goldstar 36 Hitachi 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC 18,49,50,51 Magnavox 12,13, 14 Mitsubishi...08,09 Symphonic 42 Teknica 46 Toshiba 15 DVD BRAND CODE Hitachi 53, 59, 60 Panasonic 55 Pioneer 56 RCA 57 Samsung 59 Sanyo 60 Sony 54 Toshiba ...
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Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Video Audio Ch.
Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Video Audio Ch.
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... colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. If there is WHITE, it will recall the factory pre-set convergence data. Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to correct for at least 20 minutes before using Manual Adjustment Mode. Adjustment...Manual If you use Auto Adjustment Mode after Manual Convergence adjustment, press EXIT button to main picture. Press the [3] button on the remote control to return to RED. The Adjustment Point Cursor must be adjusted. Properly aligned, all three colors should appear white. Press the ...
... colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. If there is WHITE, it will recall the factory pre-set convergence data. Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to correct for at least 20 minutes before using Manual Adjustment Mode. Adjustment...Manual If you use Auto Adjustment Mode after Manual Convergence adjustment, press EXIT button to main picture. Press the [3] button on the remote control to return to RED. The Adjustment Point Cursor must be adjusted. Properly aligned, all three colors should appear white. Press the ...
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...: Lock feature can not be selected or set in Channel Manager, CURSOR ̇ to highlight the channel number, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Press EXIT to Channel Memory (SCAN), and which are protected by LOCK. Manager Ant A CH# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan Off Off Off...
...: Lock feature can not be selected or set in Channel Manager, CURSOR ̇ to highlight the channel number, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Press EXIT to Channel Memory (SCAN), and which are protected by LOCK. Manager Ant A CH# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan Off Off Off...