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PROJECTION COLOR TV 57T500 65T500 OPERATING GUIDE 57X500 65X500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Aspect Ch. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 23-44 45-71 72-78 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
PROJECTION COLOR TV 57T500 65T500 OPERATING GUIDE 57X500 65X500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Aspect Ch. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 23-44 45-71 72-78 Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... 10. If an outside antenna is connected to rain or moisture, does not operate normal- Section 810 of time. 14. Projection TV's are NOT COVERED by the manufacturer. 12. Read these instructions. 3. Do not block any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers...apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not install near water. 6. If the provided plug does not fit into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the National Electric Code, ...
... 10. If an outside antenna is connected to rain or moisture, does not operate normal- Section 810 of time. 14. Projection TV's are NOT COVERED by the manufacturer. 12. Read these instructions. 3. Do not block any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers...apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not install near water. 6. If the provided plug does not fit into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the National Electric Code, ...
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... the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. HL01861). 2. Two IR Mouse Cables (Part No. MENU EXIT FAV CH ANT POWER REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C. SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL CH + A/V NET VOL - Remote Control Unit CLU-5725TSI (Part No. When replacing...
... the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. HL01861). 2. Two IR Mouse Cables (Part No. MENU EXIT FAV CH ANT POWER REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C. SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL CH + A/V NET VOL - Remote Control Unit CLU-5725TSI (Part No. When replacing...
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... in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 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. Move the magnetic field source away from the screen. LOCATION Select...
... in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 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. Move the magnetic field source away from the screen. LOCATION Select...
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.../UHF antenna When using your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required...Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to connect external devices with an S-Video feature in front of the IR sensor of your TV when using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. FIRST ...
.../UHF antenna When using your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required...Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to connect external devices with an S-Video feature in front of the IR sensor of your TV when using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. FIRST ...
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... your preference without using the remote control, point it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned ON. Press the INPUT/EXIT button on or off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance (see page 64). ቨ FRONT... up from a camcorder or VCR to view your digital still pictures (see page 27). ቫ PHOTO MC LED Light Indicator Shows the status of the TV screen. NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the...
... your preference without using the remote control, point it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned ON. Press the INPUT/EXIT button on or off. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to optimum performance (see page 64). ቨ FRONT... up from a camcorder or VCR to view your digital still pictures (see page 27). ቫ PHOTO MC LED Light Indicator Shows the status of the TV screen. NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the...
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... of the standard video cable. 3. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 8 If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2.
... of the standard video cable. 3. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 8 If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2.
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...television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) These jacks are for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. 9 This feature allows the TV speakers to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is of S-VIDEO type. ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI Output... 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 audio jack...
...television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) These jacks are for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. 9 This feature allows the TV speakers to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is of S-VIDEO type. ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI Output... 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 audio jack...
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NOTES: 1. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. 3. 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. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be necessary...
NOTES: 1. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. 3. 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. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be necessary...
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...input jack. 2. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Models: 57T500 and 65T500 CONNECT TO IR BLASTER IR Sensor (Provided) Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set... 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box C OUTPUT LR INPUT IR Sensor S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier CONNECT TO IR BLASTER VCR #2 (Provided) Laserdisc player, VCR...
...input jack. 2. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Models: 57T500 and 65T500 CONNECT TO IR BLASTER IR Sensor (Provided) Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set... 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box C OUTPUT LR INPUT IR Sensor S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier CONNECT TO IR BLASTER VCR #2 (Provided) Laserdisc player, VCR...
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... provided. 12 Composite video signal can be input to each input jack. 2. FIRST TIME USE Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Models: 57X500 and 65X500 CONNECT TO IR BLASTER ... R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box C OUTPUT LR INPUT IR Sensor S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier CONNECT TO IR BLASTER VCR #2 (Provided) Laserdisc player, VCR, ...
... provided. 12 Composite video signal can be input to each input jack. 2. FIRST TIME USE Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Models: 57X500 and 65X500 CONNECT TO IR BLASTER ... R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box C OUTPUT LR INPUT IR Sensor S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier CONNECT TO IR BLASTER VCR #2 (Provided) Laserdisc player, VCR, ...
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... feature. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in the example on the television. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 48...only one of these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your VCR operating ...
... feature. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in the example on the television. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 48...only one of these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your VCR operating ...
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... 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. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14... each component for AUDIO Settings. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set will appear to view the input source (see page 33). is not connected or the video device is OFF), ...
... 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. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. 14... each component for AUDIO Settings. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to accommodate your TV set will appear to view the input source (see page 33). is not connected or the video device is OFF), ...
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.... 4. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. ... 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 65T500 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 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...
.... 4. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. ... 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 65T500 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 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...
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... the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. The picture and sound that is played back will be ... 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 Y/...
... the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. The picture and sound that is played back will be ... 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 Y/...
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... 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 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 AUDIO PR PB...-output connections. 17 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2.
... 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 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 AUDIO PR PB...-output connections. 17 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2.
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... SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR INPUT 2 (Models: 57/65X500) 1. 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...of uncompressed video to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The DVI-HDTV input on the TV set -up of video contents. 3. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK...
... SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR INPUT 2 (Models: 57/65X500) 1. 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...of uncompressed video to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The DVI-HDTV input on the TV set -up of video contents. 3. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK...
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... or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. See page 13 for tips on the TV set top box. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. 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/...
... or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. See page 13 for tips on the TV set top box. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. 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/...
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... NETWORK 1. IR Sensor IR Mouse DVD Player OUTPUT PR/CR PB/CB Y L R IR Sensor IR Mouse DVD Player OUTPUT PR/CR PB/CB Y L R Models: 57T500 65T500 ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L DVI-HDTV INPUT 2 PR PB Y/VIDEO R... total of the external components you wish to control. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi TV Remote Control. The correct codes must be entered for each of the external components IR sensor ...
... NETWORK 1. IR Sensor IR Mouse DVD Player OUTPUT PR/CR PB/CB Y L R IR Sensor IR Mouse DVD Player OUTPUT PR/CR PB/CB Y L R Models: 57T500 65T500 ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 1 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L DVI-HDTV INPUT 2 PR PB Y/VIDEO R... total of the external components you wish to control. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi TV Remote Control. The correct codes must be entered for each of the external components IR sensor ...
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... Input Audio Input 0 6 7 2 (Enter code "9999" to uninstall) Input 1 Using TV Transmission Test BACK POWER OK PLAY EXIT Move Set Input SEL Select THUMB STICK (x2) CH UP Transmission test for AV Network Codes). HITACHI AV NET SET UP DVD Device Code Video Input Audio Input 0 6 7 2 (Enter code... "9999" to uninstall) Input 1 Using TV Transmission Test POWER PLAY BACK OK EXIT Move Set Input SEL Select CH UP THUMB...
... Input Audio Input 0 6 7 2 (Enter code "9999" to uninstall) Input 1 Using TV Transmission Test BACK POWER OK PLAY EXIT Move Set Input SEL Select THUMB STICK (x2) CH UP Transmission test for AV Network Codes). HITACHI AV NET SET UP DVD Device Code Video Input Audio Input 0 6 7 2 (Enter code... "9999" to uninstall) Input 1 Using TV Transmission Test POWER PLAY BACK OK EXIT Move Set Input SEL Select CH UP THUMB...