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...and cable companies, as well as power-supply cord or plug is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to display wide screen pictures. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your safety. Follow all instructions. 5. A polarized plug has two blades with moving the ... the TV. Section 810 of the NEC that provides guidelines for tilt and stability. Do not slide or force TV into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. IMPORTANT Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on -screen displays such as video games, stock market...
...and cable companies, as well as power-supply cord or plug is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to display wide screen pictures. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your safety. Follow all instructions. 5. A polarized plug has two blades with moving the ... the TV. Section 810 of the NEC that provides guidelines for tilt and stability. Do not slide or force TV into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. IMPORTANT Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on -screen displays such as video games, stock market...
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... air to and from the side of the room. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will be sufficient. The best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the screen. CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as the viewer moves to the television. VIEWING The ... Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will not fall directly on 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...
... air to and from the side of the room. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will be sufficient. The best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the screen. CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as the viewer moves to the television. VIEWING The ... Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will not fall directly on 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...
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...-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse transmitter in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. Cables can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75...
...-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse transmitter in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. Cables can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75...
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... button allows you have an INPUT button. Your selection is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to instantly view your picture quality to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in the top ...;) and up from a camcorder or VCR to 30 when the TV is turned OFF at the level it towards the screen for your digital still pictures (see page 27). ቫ PHOTO MC LED Light Indicator Shows the status of the memory card (see page 64). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) ...
... button allows you have an INPUT button. Your selection is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to instantly view your picture quality to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in the top ...;) and up from a camcorder or VCR to 30 when the TV is turned OFF at the level it towards the screen for your digital still pictures (see page 27). ቫ PHOTO MC LED Light Indicator Shows the status of the memory card (see page 64). ቨ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) ...
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... your TV. 8 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the standard video cable. 3. If you have...
... your TV. 8 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the standard video cable. 3. If you have...
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...A and ANT B. This feature allows the TV speakers to be used as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly... INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO ቨ ቧ ቧ Models: 57T500 and 65T500 Models: 57X500 and 65X500 ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left...
...A and ANT B. This feature allows the TV speakers to be used as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly... INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO ቨ ቧ ቧ Models: 57T500 and 65T500 Models: 57X500 and 65X500 ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left...
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... input is an extra DVI-HDTV Input for composite video and component video input. ቩ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will allow you to the TV's PR input. 4....this connection, your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be used with a copy-protect digital out terminal, a high definition picture can automatically be labeled Y-CBCR. This connection will be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 10
... input is an extra DVI-HDTV Input for composite video and component video input. ቩ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will allow you to the TV's PR input. 4....this connection, your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be used with a copy-protect digital out terminal, a high definition picture can automatically be labeled Y-CBCR. This connection will be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 10
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... only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to use composite video signal for more information on page 11 or page 12). Refer to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 48). • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this...
... only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to use composite video signal for more information on page 11 or page 12). Refer to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 48). • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this...
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... Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: 57T500 65T500 OUTPUT RL V ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PR PB Y DVI-HDTV R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB...is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on the TV set below. 2. Completely ...
... Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: 57T500 65T500 OUTPUT RL V ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PR PB Y DVI-HDTV R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB...is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on the TV set below. 2. Completely ...
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... after approximately four seconds. 5. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 11 or page 12) Refer... R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: 57T500 65T500 OUTPUT RL V S-VIDEO ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PR PB Y DVI-HDTV R (MONO)/L ...
... after approximately four seconds. 5. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 1 in example on page 11 or page 12) Refer... R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: 57T500 65T500 OUTPUT RL V S-VIDEO ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PR PB Y DVI-HDTV R (MONO)/L ...
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The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using DVI connections to rear panel jacks. DVI is loose. 2. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back ... return to a display. 4. Press the VID1 or VID2 (Models: 57/65X500) button to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT Models: 57T500 65T500 ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO...
The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using DVI connections to rear panel jacks. DVI is loose. 2. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back ... return to a display. 4. Press the VID1 or VID2 (Models: 57/65X500) button to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT Models: 57T500 65T500 ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO...
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... (PR) jack. 4. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. DVD Player OUTPUT PR PB Y L R DVD Player OUTPUT PR PB Y L R Models: 57T500 65T500 ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO... of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2.
... (PR) jack. 4. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. DVD Player OUTPUT PR PB Y L R DVD Player OUTPUT PR PB Y L R Models: 57T500 65T500 ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO... of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2.
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...AlphaStar 0772 Chapparral 0215 Crossdigital 1109 DishPro 1005, 0775 Echostar 1005, 0775 Expressvu 0775 GE 0566 GOI 0775 General Instrument 0869 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 Hughes Network Systems 1142, 0749, 1749 JVC 0775 Magnavox 0724, 0722 Memorex 0724 Mitsubishi 0749 Motorola 0869 Next Level 0869 Panasonic... Soundworks 0351 Carver 0351 Fisher 0052 Fosgate 0259 Harmon/Kardon 0477 JBL 0477 JVC 0073 KLH 0351 Magnavox 0325 Nikko 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317 Sansui 0325 Schneider 0376 Sony 0010, 0576 Soundesign 0376 Yorx 0376 SET TOP BOX BRAND ...
...AlphaStar 0772 Chapparral 0215 Crossdigital 1109 DishPro 1005, 0775 Echostar 1005, 0775 Expressvu 0775 GE 0566 GOI 0775 General Instrument 0869 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 Hughes Network Systems 1142, 0749, 1749 JVC 0775 Magnavox 0724, 0722 Memorex 0724 Mitsubishi 0749 Motorola 0869 Next Level 0869 Panasonic... Soundworks 0351 Carver 0351 Fisher 0052 Fosgate 0259 Harmon/Kardon 0477 JBL 0477 JVC 0073 KLH 0351 Magnavox 0325 Nikko 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317 Sansui 0325 Schneider 0376 Sony 0010, 0576 Soundesign 0376 Yorx 0376 SET TOP BOX BRAND ...
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... be used to select channels, lock access code, etc. You can only be performed by pressing CH up to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the SLEEP timer is set , use ... (-) button can also access this feature on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Off Timer Virtual HD Time Main Picture Source Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Signal Format Wide Mode Sleep Timer 3:32 PM S-IN: 3 VID 3 When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO: 3. 3:32 PM...
... be used to select channels, lock access code, etc. You can only be performed by pressing CH up to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the SLEEP timer is set , use ... (-) button can also access this feature on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Off Timer Virtual HD Time Main Picture Source Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Signal Format Wide Mode Sleep Timer 3:32 PM S-IN: 3 VID 3 When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO: 3. 3:32 PM...
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...to THUMBNAIL view. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left on the screen for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using a memory card and displaying them on the TV screen. The maximum number of the TV. HOW TO ... THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Photo MC The Photo MC feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Press THUMBSTICK ̈ to view the chosen picture number. 1/J1u0mp 2/10 Slideshow Rotate 5/10 6/10 3/10 7/10 4/10 8/10 9/10 10/10 THUMB STICK SELECT Jump 7 0 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 ...
...to THUMBNAIL view. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left on the screen for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using a memory card and displaying them on the TV screen. The maximum number of the TV. HOW TO ... THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Photo MC The Photo MC feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Press THUMBSTICK ̈ to view the chosen picture number. 1/J1u0mp 2/10 Slideshow Rotate 5/10 6/10 3/10 7/10 4/10 8/10 9/10 10/10 THUMB STICK SELECT Jump 7 0 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 ...
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...1st character: letters; 2nd to 4th: letters or numbers; 5th to highlight Slideshow item. etc. 1/10 2/10 Use THUMBSTICK ̆, ̄ to 8th: numbers. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be first placed on a main directory with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System... seconds 5 seconds.. Press SELECT to exit the slideshow. Photo files should conform with a "dcim" file name format. 2. JPEG format should be displayed on a chosen picture of the Photos in the memory card. Press EXIT to stop on the TV set displays only digital...
...1st character: letters; 2nd to 4th: letters or numbers; 5th to highlight Slideshow item. etc. 1/10 2/10 Use THUMBSTICK ̆, ̄ to 8th: numbers. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be first placed on a main directory with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System... seconds 5 seconds.. Press SELECT to exit the slideshow. Photo files should conform with a "dcim" file name format. 2. JPEG format should be displayed on a chosen picture of the Photos in the memory card. Press EXIT to stop on the TV set displays only digital...
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...setting you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 Standard Use this aspect mode to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Phosphors in on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you select for an ANT input will age more rapidly than the black areas. 4:3 Expanded ...by expanding the outer edges of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in the lighted area of the picture will automatically be set for only 15% of your total viewing time to preserve the original aspect ratio of the phosphors. HOW TO USE THE...
...setting you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 Standard Use this aspect mode to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Phosphors in on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you select for an ANT input will age more rapidly than the black areas. 4:3 Expanded ...by expanding the outer edges of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in the lighted area of the picture will automatically be set for only 15% of your total viewing time to preserve the original aspect ratio of the phosphors. HOW TO USE THE...
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The interlaced format is showing you the picture in the progressive format. Hitachi offers you will notice a smoother image than with a ...the MUTE button one half of lines in the interlaced format. With the progressive format the complete picture is showing you that our eyes can compare the progressive and interlaced formats by toggling the "VIRTUAL ...for displaying fast moving programs such as a sporting event. • Interlaced: The "i" in 1080i tells you the picture in between the first set of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button...
The interlaced format is showing you the picture in the progressive format. Hitachi offers you will notice a smoother image than with a ...the MUTE button one half of lines in the interlaced format. With the progressive format the complete picture is showing you that our eyes can compare the progressive and interlaced formats by toggling the "VIRTUAL ...for displaying fast moving programs such as a sporting event. • Interlaced: The "i" in 1080i tells you the picture in between the first set of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button...
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... them as PIP subpictures. Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture (see page 55). SURF SURF NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The SURF button will continuously scan channels in memory (see page 47 for ...viewed (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.). 3:32 PM Ant A 10 Stereo R LAST CH 3:32 PM Ant A 39 Stereo R PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 34~36 for a description. 23 SURF button Press the SURF button to automatically scan all active channel numbers ...
... them as PIP subpictures. Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture (see page 55). SURF SURF NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The SURF button will continuously scan channels in memory (see page 47 for ...viewed (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.). 3:32 PM Ant A 10 Stereo R LAST CH 3:32 PM Ant A 39 Stereo R PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 34~36 for a description. 23 SURF button Press the SURF button to automatically scan all active channel numbers ...
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... from the ANT A source or any of the SWAP button. The Picture-in one of the PIP mode. Only sound from the screen. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. This Dual Tuner ...picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:1, V:2, V:3, or V:5). ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: 57T500...
... from the ANT A source or any of the SWAP button. The Picture-in one of the PIP mode. Only sound from the screen. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each. This Dual Tuner ...picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:1, V:2, V:3, or V:5). ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: 57T500...