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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. 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 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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...battery is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). CAUTION: Danger of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. HL01834). 2. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift...with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Remote Control Unit is incorrectly replaced. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Replace the cover. ILLUSTRATION REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG HL01831 OR HL01834 POWER TV CBL/SAT ...
...battery is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). CAUTION: Danger of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. HL01834). 2. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift...with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Remote Control Unit is incorrectly replaced. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Replace the cover. ILLUSTRATION REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG HL01831 OR HL01834 POWER TV CBL/SAT ...
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...mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on the TV screen. To change to your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set to manual (see page 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these audio/video jacks for ...a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. When using the remote. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ FIRST TIME USE PULL POWER ቦ INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄̆ EXIT SELECT ቨ ...
...mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on the TV screen. To change to your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set to manual (see page 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these audio/video jacks for ...a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. When using the remote. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ FIRST TIME USE PULL POWER ቦ INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄̆ EXIT SELECT ቨ ...
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... high quality video output. Use the S-VIDEO Output for recording, only when the input is displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for recording. ... (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 to...
... high quality video output. Use the S-VIDEO Output for recording, only when the input is displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for recording. ... (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 to...
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... of the TV set. 2. 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. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO...
... of the TV set. 2. 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. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO...
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... 29 for instructions on which mode is designed to operate different types of the DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your television. SELECT MUTE 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 TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, except the REC button, will now control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above.
... 29 for instructions on which mode is designed to operate different types of the DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your television. SELECT MUTE 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 TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons, except the REC button, will now control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above.
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...number keys to enter the channel number. Use CURSOR ̈ to highlight "Add", then press SELECT to store the channel to select. 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 be set... and press SELECT to delete. Press the CURSOR toward desired direction then press the SELECT button to the Favorite Channel feature. 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,...
...number keys to enter the channel number. Use CURSOR ̈ to highlight "Add", then press SELECT to store the channel to select. 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 be set... and press SELECT to delete. Press the CURSOR toward desired direction then press the SELECT button to the Favorite Channel feature. 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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... to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). Channel selection may not receive some channels if you obtain the desired sound level. THE REMOTE CONTROL v v v HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes appear next ... (STB) these buttons to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the...
... to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). Channel selection may not receive some channels if you obtain the desired sound level. THE REMOTE CONTROL v v v HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes appear next ... (STB) these buttons to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Phosphors in the lighted area of the picture will age more rapidly than ... uneven aging of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes 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 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 ZOOM2...
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Phosphors in the lighted area of the picture will age more rapidly than ... uneven aging of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes 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 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 ZOOM2...
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...AM PIP Ant A 10 Channel ID/Video ID Time PIP/Sub-Picture Source S - IN: 3 When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO: 1. Hitachi offers you the picture in the interlaced format. The progressive format is being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second...so fast that the display is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. With the progressive format the complete picture is showing you the choice. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቫ VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between the first set...
...AM PIP Ant A 10 Channel ID/Video ID Time PIP/Sub-Picture Source S - IN: 3 When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO: 1. Hitachi offers you the picture in the interlaced format. The progressive format is being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second...so fast that the display is created by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. With the progressive format the complete picture is showing you the choice. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቫ VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between the first set...
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...button on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. The green highlighted channel display will move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. When the lower channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is convenient when you to cycle through ... ̄ will appear in 1080i input signal) To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture up/down. 3. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. Use the PIP CH button to select between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO:...
...button on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. The green highlighted channel display will move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. When the lower channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is convenient when you to cycle through ... ̄ will appear in 1080i input signal) To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture up/down. 3. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. Use the PIP CH button to select between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO:...
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... POP/SPLIT PIP mode. 2. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is ON. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the type of...
... POP/SPLIT PIP mode. 2. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is ON. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the type of...
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... STROBE FREEZE(with PIP OFF) PIP should be in SURF mode. FREEZE FREEZE NOTES: Each freeze frame is on, the FREEZE function will freeze). THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 This is convenient when trying to freeze the picture, depending on the PIP mode selected (POP Sub Freeze, SPLIT or STROBE). POP SUB FREEZE...
... STROBE FREEZE(with PIP OFF) PIP should be in SURF mode. FREEZE FREEZE NOTES: Each freeze frame is on, the FREEZE function will freeze). THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 This is convenient when trying to freeze the picture, depending on the PIP mode selected (POP Sub Freeze, SPLIT or STROBE). POP SUB FREEZE...
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... not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. Aim the remote at the front of VCRs. The remote control will now control your VCR's code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. Aim the remote control at the VCR and press the POWER button. If your VCR cannot be operated ... are for your VCR by setting it to record a program. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for operating the TV. Turn ON your VCR. 3. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on...
... not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. Aim the remote at the front of VCRs. The remote control will now control your VCR's code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. Aim the remote control at the VCR and press the POWER button. If your VCR cannot be operated ... are for your VCR by setting it to record a program. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for operating the TV. Turn ON your VCR. 3. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on...
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...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 CABLE/SATELLITE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded... cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will turn off your cable/satellite box. The remote control will now control your cable/satellite box. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure ...
...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 CABLE/SATELLITE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded... cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will turn off your cable/satellite box. The remote control will now control your cable/satellite box. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure ...
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...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 instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of your DVD player's code has not been precoded...ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD 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 pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your DVD player. Hold down the...
...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 instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of your DVD player's code has not been precoded...ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD 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 pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your DVD player. Hold down the...
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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... 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 58 THE REMOTE CONTROL 31
...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... 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 58 THE REMOTE CONTROL 31
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VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to use. Press EXIT on the remote control to access Favorite Channels menu. Video Audio Ch. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press the CURSOR to highlight a different feature. 3.
VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to use. Press EXIT on the remote control to access Favorite Channels menu. Video Audio Ch. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press the CURSOR to highlight a different feature. 3.
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...Point Cursor must be adjusted. Use the CURSOR to match the RED and BLUE colors to be WHITE. Press the [4] button on the remote control to RED. If there is recommended. Auto Adjustment Mode is no saved data, pressing the [9] button will change to recall the factory ...pre-set data. 37 Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to read the SAVED adjusted data. Please turn ON your television for Magnetic Influences. Properly ...
...Point Cursor must be adjusted. Use the CURSOR to match the RED and BLUE colors to be WHITE. Press the [4] button on the remote control to RED. If there is recommended. Auto Adjustment Mode is no saved data, pressing the [9] button will change to recall the factory ...pre-set data. 37 Using the Remote Control, select VIDEO-MAGIC FOCUS-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to read the SAVED adjusted data. Please turn ON your television for Magnetic Influences. Properly ...
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... Select CURSOR Ch. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, CURSOR ̈ to scan column, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Manager Ant A CH# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off CH ID Move ̇/ SEL Return Lock ] CURSOR...
... Select CURSOR Ch. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is highlighted, CURSOR ̈ to scan column, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Manager Ant A CH# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off CH ID Move ̇/ SEL Return Lock ] CURSOR...