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PROJECTION COLOR TV Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 57F510, 51F510 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL 19-32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...33-65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...67 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 68-72 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 57F510, 51F510 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL 19-32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...33-65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS...67 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 68-72 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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...in the battery compartment. 4. Match the batteries to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Lift up on tab to remove back cover. HL02071). 2. Replace with the same or equivalent type. 4 Open the battery cover... of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ("AA") FIRST TIME USE 1. 2. 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3.
...in the battery compartment. 4. Match the batteries to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Lift up on tab to remove back cover. HL02071). 2. Replace with the same or equivalent type. 4 Open the battery cover... of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ("AA") FIRST TIME USE 1. 2. 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3.
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... be at the level it was set when the TV is on the TV screen. Press the INPUT button and select Input 5. When using the remote. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up from a camcorder or VCR to a level 30 or less, the volume level will be... during normal operation. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance (see page 56). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for a better remote control range of response. 7 This LED light is turned ON. ቦ POWER button/ POWER LED Press this button to turn the TV on or off...
... be at the level it was set when the TV is on the TV screen. Press the INPUT button and select Input 5. When using the remote. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up from a camcorder or VCR to a level 30 or less, the volume level will be... during normal operation. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance (see page 56). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for a better remote control range of response. 7 This LED light is turned ON. ቦ POWER button/ POWER LED Press this button to turn the TV on or off...
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...case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 3 and 4, but only one of the remote control you can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. You may be used at the same time. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices... AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ባ ቧ ቨ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By...
...case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 3 and 4, but only one of the remote control you can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. You may be used at the same time. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices... AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ባ ቧ ቨ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By...
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES To control the audio level 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 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) RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player 13
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES To control the audio level 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 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) RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player 13
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... your DVD player (see page 29 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your SAT). THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) ...converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver (SAT) and DVD players with one area. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the VCR...
... your DVD player (see page 29 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your SAT). THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) ...converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver (SAT) and DVD players with one area. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the VCR...
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... (see page 27). Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze ብ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is pressed. ቤ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Select Night for instructions on how to set the... remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on which button is in TV mode. (See...
... (see page 27). Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze ብ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is pressed. ቤ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Select Night for instructions on how to set the... remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on which button is in TV mode. (See...
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However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings. 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Side panels (gray areas) are ... 16:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16:9 ZOOM (2) 480i/480P Input 16:9 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM (3) 720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 ...
However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings. 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Side panels (gray areas) are ... 16:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16:9 ZOOM (2) 480i/480P Input 16:9 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM (3) 720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 ...
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... the SELECT button to access the INPUTS menu. Select to choose Input 5 for Video 2. Select to choose Input 2 for Video 5. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to select. Select to choose Input 3 for Video 1. THE... REMOTE CONTROL 22 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select Select to choose Antenna A. Select to choose Antenna B. ...
... the SELECT button to access the INPUTS menu. Select to choose Input 5 for Video 2. Select to choose Input 2 for Video 5. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቧ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to select. Select to choose Input 3 for Video 1. THE... REMOTE CONTROL 22 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select Select to choose Antenna A. Select to choose Antenna B. ...
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...Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select. ቮ INFO button Press this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. AM --:-- PM 4:3 Expanded Event Timer Time Main Picture Source Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Aspect... Mode 3:32 PM When an S-VIDEO S-IN: 3 Input is connected to VIDEO: 1. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 25-27 for a description. ቩ MENU ...
...Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select. ቮ INFO button Press this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. AM --:-- PM 4:3 Expanded Event Timer Time Main Picture Source Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Aspect... Mode 3:32 PM When an S-VIDEO S-IN: 3 Input is connected to VIDEO: 1. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቨ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 25-27 for a description. ቩ MENU ...
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... a level 30 or less, the volume level will be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will know you are used when the remote control is in Satellite (SAT) mode. ቲ LAST CHANNEL (LC) button Press this button to toggle between the current and last channel viewed. ታ... RECORD button Press twice (2 times) to record programs when the remote is in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is on . Channel selection may also be used to select channels, lock...
... a level 30 or less, the volume level will be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will know you are used when the remote control is in Satellite (SAT) mode. ቲ LAST CHANNEL (LC) button Press this button to toggle between the current and last channel viewed. ታ... RECORD button Press twice (2 times) to record programs when the remote is in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is on . Channel selection may also be used to select channels, lock...
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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) RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL Audio Video OUTPUT VCR ባ Use above connection to move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. PIP MODE Picture-in one program...PIP button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the main picture. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to cycle through the four different ...
... INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL Audio Video OUTPUT VCR ባ Use above connection to move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. PIP MODE Picture-in one program...PIP button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the main picture. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to cycle through the four different ...
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Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP Pictures or ...
Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP Pictures or ...
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... example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing. The default FREEZE mode is not available in the Main Picture. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one that has many details, for freezing a picture frame with addresses. FREEZE FREEZE NOTES: 1. Freeze Freeze...
... example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing. The default FREEZE mode is not available in the Main Picture. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one that has many details, for freezing a picture frame with addresses. FREEZE FREEZE NOTES: 1. Freeze Freeze...
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... types of your cable box (refer to control your cable box operating guide. 3. THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. The remote will now control your Cable box. ባ ቢ NOTES: 1. If your cable ...box cannot be operated after performing the above . ቤ ቢ CABLE (CBL) button This button allows the remote to page 32 for the Cable Box. 28 To switch to CABLE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons ባ These buttons transmit the chosen ...
... types of your cable box (refer to control your cable box operating guide. 3. THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. The remote will now control your Cable box. ባ ቢ NOTES: 1. If your cable ...box cannot be operated after performing the above . ቤ ቢ CABLE (CBL) button This button allows the remote to page 32 for the Cable Box. 28 To switch to CABLE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons ባ These buttons transmit the chosen ...
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...you have programmed until the batteries are for the set -top- ቢ box/satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the ቤ remote. ባ 2. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your set -top-box...to control your set -top-box/satellite receiver. After replacing the batteries repeat the ቤ entire programming procedure as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your...
...you have programmed until the batteries are for the set -top- ቢ box/satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the ቤ remote. ባ 2. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your set -top-box...to control your set -top-box/satellite receiver. After replacing the batteries repeat the ቤ entire programming procedure as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your...
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... ቤ the above procedures, your DVD player (refer to page 32 for pre-codes). 1. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your DVD player. 2. The remote control will now control your DVD player to 16:9 widescreen. ባ NOTES: ቢ 1. To switch to operate different... types of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player. 30 Release the DVD button. 5. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. ባ MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to...
... ቤ the above procedures, your DVD player (refer to page 32 for pre-codes). 1. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your DVD player. 2. The remote control will now control your DVD player to 16:9 widescreen. ባ NOTES: ቢ 1. To switch to operate different... types of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player. 30 Release the DVD button. 5. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. ባ MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to...
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... entered. To switch to operate different types of your VCR operating guide. 3. Hold down the VCR button on page 32. The remote will turn off your VCR player by setting it to VCR mode. ቤ ባ ባ PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR ... the two digit preset code that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult ቤ your VCR (refer to match the remote system of VCRs. Aim the remote at the front of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. 31 Turn ON your VCR. When this occurs, the...
... entered. To switch to operate different types of your VCR operating guide. 3. Hold down the VCR button on page 32. The remote will turn off your VCR player by setting it to VCR mode. ቤ ባ ባ PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR ... the two digit preset code that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult ቤ your VCR (refer to match the remote system of VCRs. Aim the remote at the front of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. 31 Turn ON your VCR. When this occurs, the...
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VCR BRAND CODE EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 ,24 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 HITACHI . . . . 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51 MAGNAVOX 12... SAMSUNG 25, 26 SHARP 31, 32 SONY 07, 08, 09 DVD BRAND CODE APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG 06 SANYO 07 SONY 01 TOSHIBA 05 CABLE BRAND CODE..., 16 ZENITH 11, 12 DIGITAL CABLE BRAND . . . . . CODE PIONEER 29 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 30 SATELLITE BRAND CODE ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODE PANASONIC 05 RCA 06 SAMSUNG 07 ZENITH 08 VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE,...
VCR BRAND CODE EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 ,24 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 HITACHI . . . . 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51 MAGNAVOX 12... SAMSUNG 25, 26 SHARP 31, 32 SONY 07, 08, 09 DVD BRAND CODE APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG 06 SANYO 07 SONY 01 TOSHIBA 05 CABLE BRAND CODE..., 16 ZENITH 11, 12 DIGITAL CABLE BRAND . . . . . CODE PIONEER 29 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 30 SATELLITE BRAND CODE ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODE PANASONIC 05 RCA 06 SAMSUNG 07 ZENITH 08 VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE,...
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Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to navigate and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which selections are available. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to use. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 33 Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the On-Screen Display menu. 3. Video Audio Aspect Chan.
Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to navigate and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which selections are available. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to use. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 33 Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the On-Screen Display menu. 3. Video Audio Aspect Chan.