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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 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.
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...or sold with one wider than the gray areas. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ventilation openings. Always roll TV allowing casters at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. IMPORTANT Read before operating equipment Follow all... other sources, may fall or cause a child to climb to help steer and position the TV. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ly, or has been dropped. An outdoor antenna should be sure the antenna ...
...or sold with one wider than the gray areas. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ventilation openings. Always roll TV allowing casters at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. IMPORTANT Read before operating equipment Follow all... other sources, may fall or cause a child to climb to help steer and position the TV. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ly, or has been dropped. An outdoor antenna should be sure the antenna ...
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... towards the springs and lift them out. 3. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG HL01831 OR HL01834 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2... the following accessories before disposing of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. Remote Control Unit is capable of the packing material. Replace the cover. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W.
... towards the springs and lift them out. 3. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG HL01831 OR HL01834 POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2... the following accessories before disposing of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. Remote Control Unit is capable of the packing material. Replace the cover. Replace with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W.
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...or behind the viewing area. However, if you are placed too close as the viewer moves to the left and right of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of the... best performance. 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 best performance. If the TV's audio output will be located in direct sunlight or near a heating...
...or behind the viewing area. However, if you are placed too close as the viewer moves to the left and right of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of the... best performance. 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 best performance. If the TV's audio output will be located in direct sunlight or near a heating...
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.../video products. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the ANT B terminal. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable...connector types required by the various components and the length of common connectors. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to 75-Ohm). Before purchasing any cables, be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to ...
.../video products. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the ANT B terminal. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable...connector types required by the various components and the length of common connectors. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to 75-Ohm). Before purchasing any cables, be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to ...
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... have an INPUT button. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance (see page 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these... buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ FIRST TIME USE PULL POWER ቦ INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- This button also serves as the cursor left audio jack....
... have an INPUT button. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ቦ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance (see page 37). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these... buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ FIRST TIME USE PULL POWER ቦ INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- This button also serves as the cursor left audio jack....
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Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 8 VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to front ...
Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 8 VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to front ...
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...DVD players and D-VHS with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. When connecting a Set-Top-Box with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. NOTES: 1. It may be used with Digital Content Protection. S-VIDEO... for composite video and component video input. ቨ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. In this DVI-HDTV Input for INPUT...
...DVD players and D-VHS with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. When connecting a Set-Top-Box with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. NOTES: 1. It may be used with Digital Content Protection. S-VIDEO... for composite video and component video input. ቨ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. In this DVI-HDTV Input for INPUT...
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT D-VHS DIGITAL OUTPUT... (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. Connect only 1 component to Input2~Input5. 4. Composite video signal...
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT D-VHS DIGITAL OUTPUT... (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. Connect only 1 component to Input2~Input5. 4. Composite video signal...
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...35) To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be used at a time. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this feature. Refer to your VCR operating guide... (INPUT: 3 in place of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. It may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to the TV's PR input. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high ...
...35) To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be used at a time. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this feature. Refer to your VCR operating guide... (INPUT: 3 in place of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. It may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to the TV's PR input. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high ...
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... amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2.
... amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2.
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... and features. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is dependent on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as ...necessary to view the input source. (See page 22) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set will appear to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of each component for the location of video...
... and features. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is dependent on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as ...necessary to view the input source. (See page 22) INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set will appear to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the model and features of each component for the location of video...
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Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player ...
Press the VID1~VID5 button to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player ...
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... to return to rear panel jacks. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. The picture and sound that...
... to return to rear panel jacks. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. The picture and sound that...
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... to view the program from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose...
... to view the program from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose...
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.... Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set at right...
.... Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set at right...
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... CONNECTIONS. 19 Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set at right. 2. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The...
... CONNECTIONS. 19 Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set at right. 2. See page 12 for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The...
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...THE REMOTE CONTROL 20 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 cable/satellite box. (See page 29... for instruction on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will now control your television. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling...
...THE REMOTE CONTROL 20 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 cable/satellite box. (See page 29... for instruction on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. The remote will now control your television. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling...
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... the CURSOR buttons, except for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use the number keys to enter the channel number. CURSOR 8 Favorite Channels Ant A 8... Favorite Channel, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view. 21 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 POWER...
... the CURSOR buttons, except for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use the number keys to enter the channel number. CURSOR 8 Favorite Channels Ant A 8... Favorite Channel, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view. 21 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 POWER...
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... or simply press the single digit channel 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 to the channel display on and... access code, etc. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to directly select the video input sources between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is in TV mode, press these buttons will select between the five video inputs. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is ...
... or simply press the single digit channel 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 to the channel display on and... access code, etc. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to directly select the video input sources between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is in TV mode, press these buttons will select between the five video inputs. Ant A 10 ANT Ant B 28 ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is ...