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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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...screen pictures. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may fall or cause a child to climb to call 1-800-HITACHI. 3 et, or table specified by the manufacturer. 17. When a cart is ...used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the broadcaster or owner of unit to help steer and position the TV. • PREVENTION OF SCREEN...
...screen pictures. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may fall or cause a child to climb to call 1-800-HITACHI. 3 et, or table specified by the manufacturer. 17. When a cart is ...used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the broadcaster or owner of unit to help steer and position the TV. • PREVENTION OF SCREEN...
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... flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the room. Also, be sufficient. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close to the television. During ... hours, reflections from the screen. 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 recommended for viewing. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its...
... flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the room. Also, be sufficient. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close to the television. During ... hours, reflections from the screen. 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 recommended for viewing. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its...
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...Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. disc players with an S-Video feature in place of your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 6 To ...AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. Consult your TV functions from an external home control system. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Before purchasing any cables,...
...Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. disc players with an S-Video feature in place of your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 6 To ...AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. Consult your TV functions from an external home control system. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Before purchasing any cables,...
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... performance (see page 56). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. This LED light is turned ON. ቦ POWER button/ POWER LED Press this button to automatically adjust your desired sound level. When using the... screen for best response. ቪ IR RECEIVER Sensor (2) This is turned ON. If you to enter the MENU, making it is set TV features to 30 when the TV is an additional remote sensor for Ant A/B and INPUT:1,2,3,4,5. VOL+ CH- This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up...
... performance (see page 56). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. This LED light is turned ON. ቦ POWER button/ POWER LED Press this button to automatically adjust your desired sound level. When using the... screen for best response. ቪ IR RECEIVER Sensor (2) This is turned ON. If you to enter the MENU, making it is set TV features to 30 when the TV is an additional remote sensor for Ant A/B and INPUT:1,2,3,4,5. VOL+ CH- This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up...
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... left audio jack of the standard video cable. 3. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 8
... left audio jack of the standard video cable. 3. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 8
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... audio and video signals which are used for recording. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high ...quality video output (see page 37). 5. Use the audio and video inputs to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. It may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs ...
... audio and video signals which are used for recording. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high ...quality video output (see page 37). 5. Use the audio and video inputs to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. It may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs ...
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.... REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP FIRST TIME USE DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Outside antenna or digital cable INPUT OUTPUT Cable TV Box 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 PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO...
.... REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP FIRST TIME USE DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Outside antenna or digital cable INPUT OUTPUT Cable TV Box 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 PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO...
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...), connect it is recommended that a 1080i or 720p input signal is used for Inputs 1 and 2. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use composite and component video signals for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature. In this... case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may be labeled Y-CBCR. top-boxes. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the...
...), connect it is recommended that a 1080i or 720p input signal is used for Inputs 1 and 2. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use composite and component video signals for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature. In this... case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may be labeled Y-CBCR. top-boxes. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the...
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..., as suggestions. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the TV set below. 2. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set to VIDEO and a video signal is set will appear... shown on the model and features of components and features. Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select NOTE: When the TV is not received from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. ANT A To Converter ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ ...
..., as suggestions. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the TV set below. 2. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set to VIDEO and a video signal is set will appear... shown on the model and features of components and features. Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select NOTE: When the TV is not received from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. ANT A To Converter ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ ...
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... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 11), 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. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the...
... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 11), 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. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the...
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... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 11), but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2.
... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 11), but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2.
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... not a "NETWORK" technology. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. The HDMI input on the TV set top box or DVD player to a display. 4. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 3. Select Antenna from the HDTV set -up...
... not a "NETWORK" technology. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. The HDMI input on the TV set top box or DVD player to a display. 4. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 3. Select Antenna from the HDTV set -up...
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.../DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 18 See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to...
.../DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 18 See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to...
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... will now control your cable box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. 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 control your SAT). To operate your... TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver, point the ...
... will now control your cable box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. 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 control your SAT). To operate your... TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver, point the ...
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... to compete with room light. Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze ብ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 19 for night time viewing with more detailed picture (see page 27). 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 pressed. ቤ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE...
... to compete with room light. Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze ብ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 19 for night time viewing with more detailed picture (see page 27). 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 pressed. ቤ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE...
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... change the picture format ASPECT ratio. 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 mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to display conventional (4:3) images.
... change the picture format ASPECT ratio. 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 mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to display conventional (4:3) images.
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... CURSOR and SELECT buttons to access the INPUTS menu. THE REMOTE CONTROL 22 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 the inputs that are being used. Select to choose Input 3 for Video 2. Select to...
... CURSOR and SELECT buttons to access the INPUTS menu. THE REMOTE CONTROL 22 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 the inputs that are being used. Select to choose Input 3 for Video 2. Select to...
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... a description. ቩ MENU button The MENU button will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. 2. 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 numeric entries. NOTES: 1. Press this button when you want to normal viewing...
... a description. ቩ MENU button The MENU button will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. 2. 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 numeric entries. NOTES: 1. Press this button when you want to normal viewing...
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... 31 or greater, the volume level will know you are used when the remote control is turned on and Closed Caption is set when the TV is turned ON. ተ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed ... FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. You will default to AUTO (see page 63). When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to tune. Press it...
... 31 or greater, the volume level will know you are used when the remote control is turned on and Closed Caption is set when the TV is turned ON. ተ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed ... FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. You will default to AUTO (see page 63). When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to tune. Press it...