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.... If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your HITACHI television. Please fill out your product model. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the design of the television as improper changes or modifications...
.... If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your HITACHI television. Please fill out your product model. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the design of the television as improper changes or modifications...
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... instructions. 3. An outdoor antenna should be located in the lighted area of antenna-discharge unit, connection to television receivers. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Install in particular, specifies that produce heat. 9. Keep these instructions. 2. A polarized plug has two blades with a dry cloth. 7. Projection TV...
... instructions. 3. An outdoor antenna should be located in the lighted area of antenna-discharge unit, connection to television receivers. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Install in particular, specifies that produce heat. 9. Keep these instructions. 2. A polarized plug has two blades with a dry cloth. 7. Projection TV...
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... screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for viewing. CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as close to 18 feet from outside light may be obtained by sitting directly in front of the HITACHI Projection Television is free from the perforated back cover of the picture screen center. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio...
... screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for viewing. CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as close to 18 feet from outside light may be obtained by sitting directly in front of the HITACHI Projection Television is free from the perforated back cover of the picture screen center. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio...
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... control panel until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to automatically adjust your picture quality to instantly view 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) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen...
... control panel until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to automatically adjust your picture quality to instantly view 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) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen...
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... Audio Menu (see page 51). ቧ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for center signals such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you to the stereo can be set as a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) These jacks are pressed. ANT A input can be used as a main picture or sub-picture. The TV must be displayed as a center speaker. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high...
... Audio Menu (see page 51). ቧ S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for center signals such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you to the stereo can be set as a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) These jacks are pressed. ANT A input can be used as a main picture or sub-picture. The TV must be displayed as a center speaker. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high...
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... your television's remote control (see page 48). 5. The DVI-HDTV input is an extra DVI-HDTV Input for any additional external devices. When connecting a Set-Top-Box with a copy-protect digital out terminal, a high definition picture can automatically be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 4. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be necessary to adjust TINT to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. In...
... your television's remote control (see page 48). 5. The DVI-HDTV input is an extra DVI-HDTV Input for any additional external devices. When connecting a Set-Top-Box with a copy-protect digital out terminal, a high definition picture can automatically be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 4. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be necessary to adjust TINT to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. In...
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... to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be labeled Y-CBCR. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use these may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided for additional information on line input-output connections. • You may use composite video signal for...
... to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be labeled Y-CBCR. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use these may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided for additional information on line input-output connections. • You may use composite video signal for...
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...PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO DVI-HDTV INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: 57T500 65T500 Models: 57X500 65X500 LR INPUT LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 1. Check the owner's manual of each component. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to the speaker and distorted sound, set . 2. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is not received...
...PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO DVI-HDTV INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: 57T500 65T500 Models: 57X500 65X500 LR INPUT LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 1. Check the owner's manual of each component. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to the speaker and distorted sound, set . 2. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is not received...
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... view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using DVI connections to rear panel jacks. 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)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO...
... view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using DVI connections to rear panel jacks. 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)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO...
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.... 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Press the VID1~VID2 button, to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. 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)/L AUDIO INPUT...
.... 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Press the VID1~VID2 button, to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. 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)/L AUDIO INPUT...
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... button. The STB button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. If you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your satellite receiver (see page 39 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box). The CBL button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box (see page 41 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your TV, VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, DVD player, or other audio/video...
... button. The STB button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. If you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your satellite receiver (see page 39 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box). The CBL button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box (see page 41 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your TV, VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, DVD player, or other audio/video...
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... this feature on , off and auto. 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 YPBPR: 1 VID: 1 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to select channels. NOTE: The TV may also be used to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on the Setup menu (See page 71). 25 You...
... this feature on , off and auto. 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 YPBPR: 1 VID: 1 When a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to select channels. NOTE: The TV may also be used to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on the Setup menu (See page 71). 25 You...
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... picture can operate with every press of the video inputs. POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in -Picture feature is being controlled, to change the PIP mode, use the PIP MODE button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the ANT A source or any of the SWAP button. Only sound from the screen. The Dual Tuner can be viewed as a sub-picture.) Main Picture PIP PIP Sub Picture NOTES: 1. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel...
... picture can operate with every press of the video inputs. POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in -Picture feature is being controlled, to change the PIP mode, use the PIP MODE button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the ANT A source or any of the SWAP button. Only sound from the screen. The Dual Tuner can be viewed as a sub-picture.) Main Picture PIP PIP Sub Picture NOTES: 1. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel...
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... ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ቤ MENU EXIT ባ VOL SELECT CH MUTE LAST CH VID 1 VID 2 PIP VID 3 SURF VID 5 VID 4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ባ ቤ ባ REC MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for your set -top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to set...
... ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ቤ MENU EXIT ባ VOL SELECT CH MUTE LAST CH VID 1 VID 2 PIP VID 3 SURF VID 5 VID 4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ባ ቤ ባ REC MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for your set -top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to set...
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... using the Lock feature. Choose the Reset Video settings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Adjust brightness. Set this TV. 46 Ant A Ant B Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in dark screens...
... using the Lock feature. Choose the Reset Video settings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Adjust brightness. Set this TV. 46 Ant A Ant B Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in dark screens...
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... selected VIDEO mode. THUMB STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% Night 50% High High High THUMB STICK Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Off Off ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Color Management Use this input to increase viewing performance and pleasure, depending upon the video program being viewed. Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto...
... selected VIDEO mode. THUMB STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% Night 50% High High High THUMB STICK Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Off Off ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Color Management Use this input to increase viewing performance and pleasure, depending upon the video program being viewed. Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto...
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Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that TV TIME LOCK is activated. 4. When MOVIE RATINGS is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. NOTE: 1. If MOVIE/TV Ratings Lock function settings are in the same signal source mode (see page 54), when a channel is locked, it is selected, you set (see page 59). LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of movies and television programs based on...
Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that TV TIME LOCK is activated. 4. When MOVIE RATINGS is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. NOTE: 1. If MOVIE/TV Ratings Lock function settings are in the same signal source mode (see page 54), when a channel is locked, it is selected, you set (see page 59). LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of movies and television programs based on...
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... the three color tubes. Properly converged, the lines appear white, which allows the TV to exit the MAGIC FOCUS mode. At any color. However, the convergence correction process needs to be optimum. (Do not move your television for blue. SETUP Magic Focus Tune Up Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please turn off (after a time, you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture, you may also select MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP from the Setup Menu.
... the three color tubes. Properly converged, the lines appear white, which allows the TV to exit the MAGIC FOCUS mode. At any color. However, the convergence correction process needs to be optimum. (Do not move your television for blue. SETUP Magic Focus Tune Up Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please turn off (after a time, you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture, you may also select MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP from the Setup Menu.
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... THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV Move SEL Select THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT Adjustment Point Cursor If convergence is acceptable after using Manual Adjustment Mode. If you want to Normal Mode. Use the THUMB STICK to match the RED and BLUE colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. Adjustment Mode Auto Manual At Turn Off (After...
... THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV Move SEL Select THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT Adjustment Point Cursor If convergence is acceptable after using Manual Adjustment Mode. If you want to Normal Mode. Use the THUMB STICK to match the RED and BLUE colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. Adjustment Mode Auto Manual At Turn Off (After...
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... Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and Manual Adjustment) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Video Input Sensor • 3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter • Full 1080i HDTV capable when used with a Set-Top Box. • High bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1.0 compatible. • Photo MC(View digital still pictures from a memory card). • Technology. • Technology. *SRS and the symbol are subject to change without notice. 75 HDTV DVI 25pin Outputs: • Video...
... Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and Manual Adjustment) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Video Input Sensor • 3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter • Full 1080i HDTV capable when used with a Set-Top Box. • High bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1.0 compatible. • Photo MC(View digital still pictures from a memory card). • Technology. • Technology. *SRS and the symbol are subject to change without notice. 75 HDTV DVI 25pin Outputs: • Video...