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... This projection television is not intended for use in the instructions, as this device that may void the user's authority to very high voltages and other hazards. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to persons. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( CC or paragraph 15.119 of electric shock to operate the TV. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...
... This projection television is not intended for use in the instructions, as this device that may void the user's authority to very high voltages and other hazards. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to persons. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( CC or paragraph 15.119 of electric shock to operate the TV. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...
Owners Guide
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... service of HITACHI televisions. Do not subject your product model. ! Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The television may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that a safety problem should use a mounting kit approved by placing it to the proper operation of your warranty card and mail it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 8. PROTECTION AND LOCATION...
... service of HITACHI televisions. Do not subject your product model. ! Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The television may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that a safety problem should use a mounting kit approved by placing it to the proper operation of your warranty card and mail it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 8. PROTECTION AND LOCATION...
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... as close to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when Snap being turned on or off. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are unable to projection television receivers. Use Proper Voltage 20. It is to qualified service personnel. Upon completion of time, (such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other controls may cause hazards. GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA...
... as close to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when Snap being turned on or off. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are unable to projection television receivers. Use Proper Voltage 20. It is to qualified service personnel. Upon completion of time, (such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other controls may cause hazards. GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA...
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... optimum spot for best performance. 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 color TV antenna is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. However, if you are placed too close as those of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. The best picture is no picture distortion. 6 Picture brightness decreases as...
... optimum spot for best performance. 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 color TV antenna is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. However, if you are placed too close as those of external speakers, may appear on the picture screen. The best picture is no picture distortion. 6 Picture brightness decreases as...
Owners Guide
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...; MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set for your preference without using the remote. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to be displayed on the TV screen. Check the Power Light to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, or alternate antenna source. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW CH+ POWER INPUT VOL- This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ CHANNEL...
...; MENU button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set for your preference without using the remote. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to be displayed on the TV screen. Check the Power Light to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, or alternate antenna source. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW CH+ POWER INPUT VOL- This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ CHANNEL...
Owners Guide
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.... Your component outputs may be used at a time. ቤ Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. ብ Wireless Out These jacks provide variable audio output to a set of these may be nessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV's Cr input. It may be controlled by an independent volume feature found in the THEATER-WIRELESS SOUND menu. ቦ Audio to HI...
.... Your component outputs may be used at a time. ቤ Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. ብ Wireless Out These jacks provide variable audio output to a set of these may be nessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV's Cr input. It may be controlled by an independent volume feature found in the THEATER-WIRELESS SOUND menu. ቦ Audio to HI...
Owners Guide
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... adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the operating guide of these may be viewed as DVD players. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to each input jack. Refer to obtain optimum picture...
... adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the operating guide of these may be viewed as DVD players. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to each input jack. Refer to obtain optimum picture...
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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS NOTE: 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 the TV set. 14
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL L R AUDIO TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS NOTE: 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 the TV set. 14
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... the VCR or the laserdisc player. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is not received from the AUDIO OUT of video and audio inputs and outputs. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is OFF), the set below . Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the TV set will appear to the previous channel. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC...
... the VCR or the laserdisc player. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set is not received from the AUDIO OUT of video and audio inputs and outputs. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is OFF), the set below . Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the TV set will appear to the previous channel. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC...
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... on line input-output connections. 16 Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on page 13 S-VHS V L R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR SS--VVIIDDEEOO1 VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO IINNPPUUTT1 TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting...
... on line input-output connections. 16 Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on page 13 S-VHS V L R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR SS--VVIIDDEEOO1 VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO IINNPPUUTT1 TV INPUT TERMINAL HITACHI MODEL or similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting...
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... the remote to control your cable box. (See page 28.) ብ SAT button Press this button to allow the remote to control your satellite box. (See page 28.) 21 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ ባ POWER TV CABLE SAT ቤ ብ ቮ ቯ ቲ PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT LST-CH VCR AUDIO VOL MUTE CH INFO RECALL FAV CH GUIDE MENU EXIT...
... the remote to control your cable box. (See page 28.) ብ SAT button Press this button to allow the remote to control your satellite box. (See page 28.) 21 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቢ ባ POWER TV CABLE SAT ቤ ብ ቮ ቯ ቲ PIP SWAP MOVE PIP CH HELP FRZ TV/CABLE/SAT LST-CH VCR AUDIO VOL MUTE CH INFO RECALL FAV CH GUIDE MENU EXIT...
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... USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of the displayed menu. Enter two or three numbers to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). NOTE: The TV may also be displayed every time a MENU is displayed, until this button is pressed again or the AUTO...
... USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of the displayed menu. Enter two or three numbers to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). NOTE: The TV may also be displayed every time a MENU is displayed, until this button is pressed again or the AUTO...
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... audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the Channel Skip (C.S.) function is activated, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is set , use RECALL when you want to view time remaining. Once set . If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is set or adjusted by using these buttons. IN: 3 INPUT CbCr: 2 When a COMPONENT: Y-CbCr Input is connected to Video: 2. ቯ MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can change...
... audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID, if the Channel Skip (C.S.) function is activated, if SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER is set, and if the SLEEP timer is set , use RECALL when you want to view time remaining. Once set . If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is set or adjusted by using these buttons. IN: 3 INPUT CbCr: 2 When a COMPONENT: Y-CbCr Input is connected to Video: 2. ቯ MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can change...
Owners Guide
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... to factory preset. Displays a description of birthdays, etc.. Select from two types of backgrounds. Set VIDEO settings to basic TV functions. Optimum hook up for wireless output. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Improve picture performance. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust bass. Improve sound performance. Set before using the TV's speakers. Allows you of the current menu. 32 Adjust sharpness. Adjust balance. FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR Label channels...
... to factory preset. Displays a description of birthdays, etc.. Select from two types of backgrounds. Set VIDEO settings to basic TV functions. Optimum hook up for wireless output. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Improve picture performance. BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjust bass. Improve sound performance. Set before using the TV's speakers. Allows you of the current menu. 32 Adjust sharpness. Adjust balance. FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR Label channels...
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If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. Remember to skip unused channels when using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. This will allow you to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using CHANNEL UP (̆) or DOWN (̄). SSeett UUpp Custom Video Audio Theater Info MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS BEGIN MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT...
If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. Remember to skip unused channels when using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input. This will allow you to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using CHANNEL UP (̆) or DOWN (̄). SSeett UUpp Custom Video Audio Theater Info MENU LANGUAGE PLUG & PLAY SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MAGIC FOCUS BEGIN MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT...
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..., the output of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to converge (align) the colors. Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of the MAGIC FOCUS button is stationary. The output of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted. The outputs of the green tube is necessary to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. This process will display a message...
..., the output of the pictures shown below appears on the television screen, press the MAGIC FOCUS button a second time to converge (align) the colors. Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of the MAGIC FOCUS button is stationary. The output of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted. The outputs of the green tube is necessary to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. This process will display a message...
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... recall button is pressed, a special icon appears on both antenna inputs. 2. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, you forget your secret code, use the factory code 7777 to keep the TV from being viewed for the chosen channel will be viewed during that CHILD LOCK is turned on , all video inputs will block out the picture and sound of time that you set (see page 35), when a channel is locked, it is a four digit secret code number. When TV TIME...
... recall button is pressed, a special icon appears on both antenna inputs. 2. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, you forget your secret code, use the factory code 7777 to keep the TV from being viewed for the chosen channel will be viewed during that CHILD LOCK is turned on , all video inputs will block out the picture and sound of time that you set (see page 35), when a channel is locked, it is a four digit secret code number. When TV TIME...
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... LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR CLEAR GRAY SHADED MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to change MENU BACKGROUND setting. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is for a second language (may not be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is not set. CHANNEL 1 ON TEXT 2 MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT DISPLAY: MODE: CHANNEL: ON/OFF will turn...
... LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND FIRST TIME TOUR CLEAR GRAY SHADED MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to change MENU BACKGROUND setting. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is for a second language (may not be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is not set. CHANNEL 1 ON TEXT 2 MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT DISPLAY: MODE: CHANNEL: ON/OFF will turn...
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... fidelity of high brightness. VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically set to on and cannot be turned off when the ULTRA AI function is highlighted, use CURSOR ̈ to turn the AI on or off. Use CURSOR ̈ to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR...
... fidelity of high brightness. VIDEO ADVANCED SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has an Ultra AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically set to on and cannot be turned off when the ULTRA AI function is highlighted, use CURSOR ̈ to turn the AI on or off. Use CURSOR ̈ to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR...
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... VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND TV MOVIES SPORTS RESET CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND TV MOVIES SPORTS RESET MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to previous menu. 53 When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: Contrast-Maximum, Super Contrast-ON, Color Temp.-Cool, Loudness-OFF, Perfect Volume...
... VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND TV MOVIES SPORTS RESET CURSOR SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO THEATER MODES SRS WIRELESS SOUND TV MOVIES SPORTS RESET MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to previous menu. 53 When MOVIE mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: Contrast-Maximum, Super Contrast-ON, Color Temp.-Cool, Loudness-OFF, Perfect Volume...