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Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. 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. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63
Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. 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. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63
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Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. When replacing old batteries, push them ...towards the springs and lift them out. 3. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. HL01834). 2. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace the...
Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. When replacing old batteries, push them ...towards the springs and lift them out. 3. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. HL01834). 2. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace the...
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...MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on the TV screen. This button also serves as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the screen. Your selection is set TV features to your choice (see page 20). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for a quick... hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. If you to enter the MENU, making it towards the screen for best response. 7 NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of...
...MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on the TV screen. This button also serves as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the screen. Your selection is set TV features to your choice (see page 20). ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for a quick... hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. If you to enter the MENU, making it towards the screen for best response. 7 NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of...
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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 use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
... 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 use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
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.... 13 To prevent damage 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.
.... 13 To prevent damage 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.
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... control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on your television. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD.... THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on which mode is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. The remote will now control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is...
... control your DVD/VCR player.) POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on your television. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR/DVD.... THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on which mode is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. The remote will now control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is...
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.../Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel,... store the channel to delete. To delete (Del) the channel from the Favorite Channel, use CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to select. 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, MUTE buttons ...
.../Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel,... store the channel to delete. To delete (Del) the channel from the Favorite Channel, use CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to select. 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, MUTE buttons ...
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... MUTE Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 Mute 8 v v v Closed Captioning will select between the five video inputs. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons will control the Set-Top-Box or satellite receiver, and execute the secondary function labeled. THE... to select channels, lock access code, etc. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). When the remote control is in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 51) ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on...
... MUTE Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 Mute 8 v v v Closed Captioning will select between the five video inputs. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons will control the Set-Top-Box or satellite receiver, and execute the secondary function labeled. THE... to select channels, lock access code, etc. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). When the remote control is in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 51) ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on...
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...options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Phosphors 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... placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the phosphors. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
...options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Phosphors 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... placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the phosphors. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
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.... • Interlaced: The "i" in 1080i tells you that the display 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. The interlace format is showing you... Captioning Off Timer TV Time Lock Stereo (480i) ST/SA TV-PG DLSV PIP TV-PG DLSV 16:9 Standard 1080i Movies C.C. If you the choice. Hitachi offers you look very closely at the screen there will be a very small space in between each line. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD circuitry...
.... • Interlaced: The "i" in 1080i tells you that the display 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. The interlace format is showing you... Captioning Off Timer TV Time Lock Stereo (480i) ST/SA TV-PG DLSV PIP TV-PG DLSV 16:9 Standard 1080i Movies C.C. If you the choice. Hitachi offers you look very closely at the screen there will be a very small space in between each line. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD circuitry...
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... cannot be heard. Use the PIP CH button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to select between main and sub...improved viewing enjoyment. Press the PIP button again to change the PIP mode, use the PIP MODE button to view antenna inputs on the remote. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is being controlled, to remove the sub-picture from the ANT A source or ...
... cannot be heard. Use the PIP CH button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. This Dual Tuner feature allows you want to select between main and sub...improved viewing enjoyment. Press the PIP button again to change the PIP mode, use the PIP MODE button to view antenna inputs on the remote. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is being controlled, to remove the sub-picture from the ANT A source or ...
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... operate in memory. (see page 42) If a channel is being shown on the screen. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Each press of input signal. Ant A 28 PIP 09 PIP 10 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
... operate in memory. (see page 42) If a channel is being shown on the screen. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Each press of input signal. Ant A 28 PIP 09 PIP 10 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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... modes, use the PIP MODE button to normal viewing. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ብ FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you are currently viewing. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27
... modes, use the PIP MODE button to normal viewing. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ብ FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you are currently viewing. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27
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...CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ባ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD THE REMOTE CONTROL MY VCR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to VCR mode. ባ PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. When this occurs..., the remote control is designed to operate different types of your VCR by setting it to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of your VCR. ...
...CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ባ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD THE REMOTE CONTROL MY VCR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to VCR mode. ባ PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. When this occurs..., the remote control is designed to operate different types of your VCR by setting it to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of your VCR. ...
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... entered. MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ባ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD THE REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE/SATELLITE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of your cable/satellite box. (refer... control your cable/satellite box by setting it to operate different types of your cable/satellite box. 3. When this occurs, the remote control is designed to CABLE/SATELLITE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes...
... entered. MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ባ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD THE REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE/SATELLITE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of your cable/satellite box. (refer... control your cable/satellite box by setting it to operate different types of your cable/satellite box. 3. When this occurs, the remote control is designed to CABLE/SATELLITE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes...
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...two digit preset code that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD player. 3. Aim the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button. If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures,... EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ቢ ባ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE...
...two digit preset code that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD player. 3. Aim the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button. If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures,... EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ቢ ባ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE...
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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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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. Press the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press EXIT on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press MENU on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. Press the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press EXIT on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press MENU on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2.
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...the RED and BLUE colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. RESET : [3] BACK : [4] ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the [1] button on the remote control to main picture. The adjustment point is recommended. DO NOT press MAGIC FOCUS or use Auto Adjustment Mode after Manual Convergence adjustment, press... button to move the Adjustment Point Cursor, use the Manual Adjustment Mode. Another way to access menu mode. Press the [9] button on the remote control to press the followiing buttons: [2] up, [4] left, [5] down, [6] right. If you want to adjust now Start Move SEL Return...
...the RED and BLUE colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. RESET : [3] BACK : [4] ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the [1] button on the remote control to main picture. The adjustment point is recommended. DO NOT press MAGIC FOCUS or use Auto Adjustment Mode after Manual Convergence adjustment, press... button to move the Adjustment Point Cursor, use the Manual Adjustment Mode. Another way to access menu mode. Press the [9] button on the remote control to press the followiing buttons: [2] up, [4] left, [5] down, [6] right. If you want to adjust now Start Move SEL Return...
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Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, CURSOR ̈ to scan column, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Ch. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 42 Manager Ant A CH# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Move Set ...
Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, CURSOR ̈ to scan column, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Ch. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 42 Manager Ant A CH# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Move Set ...