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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rear Projection Color TV C43-FD7000 C50-FD7000 zThank you for your purchasing HITACHI projection TV products. zIn order to use the Rear Projection TV properly, please read this instruction manual carefully before using it.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rear Projection Color TV C43-FD7000 C50-FD7000 zThank you for your purchasing HITACHI projection TV products. zIn order to use the Rear Projection TV properly, please read this instruction manual carefully before using it.
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CONTENTS SAFETY TIPS 3 BEFORE USING THIS REAR PROJECTION TV 7 Note 7 Location 7 The best spot for viewing 7 Connect the power cord and the antenna 8 Insert the batteries 8 FUNCTIONAL PARTS 9 Control panel and side panel 9 Rear ... Picture Menu 16 Audio Menu 18 Timer Menu 19 Function Menu 20 Setup Menu 21 MAGIC FOCUS 30 MULTI PICTURE 31 Split 31 P in P 32 TV SCAN FUNCTION 33 Mode 3 33 Mode 12 34 AV NET 35 TELETEXT 46 OTHER FUNCTIONS 47 CONNECTION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT 50 Jacks and connections of...
CONTENTS SAFETY TIPS 3 BEFORE USING THIS REAR PROJECTION TV 7 Note 7 Location 7 The best spot for viewing 7 Connect the power cord and the antenna 8 Insert the batteries 8 FUNCTIONAL PARTS 9 Control panel and side panel 9 Rear ... Picture Menu 16 Audio Menu 18 Timer Menu 19 Function Menu 20 Setup Menu 21 MAGIC FOCUS 30 MULTI PICTURE 31 Split 31 P in P 32 TV SCAN FUNCTION 33 Mode 3 33 Mode 12 34 AV NET 35 TELETEXT 46 OTHER FUNCTIONS 47 CONNECTION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT 50 Jacks and connections of...
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... cord when removing the plug from the outlet, please hold the plug firmly when removing it may cause damage. gDo not place the TV on its side. If the TV gets damp, it . It may cause electric shock. gDo not allow it may result in a malfunction. gDo not pull on a ...extension cords as this may cause a malfunction. 3 Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the buildup of the TV set. SAFETY TIPS In order to use this can result in fire or electric shock. This symbol indicates additional cautions (including warning). gDo not ...
... cord when removing the plug from the outlet, please hold the plug firmly when removing it may cause damage. gDo not place the TV on its side. If the TV gets damp, it . It may cause electric shock. gDo not allow it may result in a malfunction. gDo not pull on a ...extension cords as this may cause a malfunction. 3 Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent the buildup of the TV set. SAFETY TIPS In order to use this can result in fire or electric shock. This symbol indicates additional cautions (including warning). gDo not ...
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...etc. It may result. gDo not insert objects or pour water inside the chassis may result. 4 If these objects drop inside the TVˈplease remove the plug from the wall outlet immediately and contact a service technician. gDo not place containers filled with the cabinet or screen... of the TV for a long time, the TV surface may get damaged or a stain may result in the TV, such as a radiator, stove etc.) or a place where sunlight shines directly on the screen. ...
...etc. It may result. gDo not insert objects or pour water inside the chassis may result. 4 If these objects drop inside the TVˈplease remove the plug from the wall outlet immediately and contact a service technician. gDo not place containers filled with the cabinet or screen... of the TV for a long time, the TV surface may get damaged or a stain may result in the TV, such as a radiator, stove etc.) or a place where sunlight shines directly on the screen. ...
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... floor surfaces if moved improperly. Accumulated dust on the plug or the humidity may cause a fire or electric shock due to reduced insulation on the TV if it is dirty. ˉPlease use a clean soft cloth moistened with water to clean it. ˉThen wipe with a dry soft cloth. 5 Before cleaning... order not to damage the parts in the set, please unplug and remove the outdoor antenna connection during lightning storms. gWhen going out or your TV is set to remain unused for a long period of time, be careful when moving. gDo not pass by any barrier forcibly, as volatile substances, ...
... floor surfaces if moved improperly. Accumulated dust on the plug or the humidity may cause a fire or electric shock due to reduced insulation on the TV if it is dirty. ˉPlease use a clean soft cloth moistened with water to clean it. ˉThen wipe with a dry soft cloth. 5 Before cleaning... order not to damage the parts in the set, please unplug and remove the outdoor antenna connection during lightning storms. gWhen going out or your TV is set to remain unused for a long period of time, be careful when moving. gDo not pass by any barrier forcibly, as volatile substances, ...
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... and contrast settings. If you wish to normal. gPrecautions on your Instruction Manual, please unplug the set is the result of this TV set and consult service personnel. In such case, please wait a while, and the condensation will evaporate, meanwhile the sound and picture will... be restored to display still images, it is 4:3. Should you watch TV programs, please select such proportional active images, or by following the "A guide to a warm place), condensation may occur on the picture tube....
... and contrast settings. If you wish to normal. gPrecautions on your Instruction Manual, please unplug the set is the result of this TV set and consult service personnel. In such case, please wait a while, and the condensation will evaporate, meanwhile the sound and picture will... be restored to display still images, it is 4:3. Should you watch TV programs, please select such proportional active images, or by following the "A guide to a warm place), condensation may occur on the picture tube....
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... vertical viewing angle Best horizontal viewing angle Note: Do not put magnetism source such as external stereo system close to the TV, as the viewer moves to the TV via the component input terminals. Location Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will receive and decode digital broadcast ...have to and from the screen. Also, be affected. 7 The best spot for viewing The major benefit of the TV is its best, please test various locations in front of the TV and about 2.5 to 4.5 meters from the perforated back cover of air to purchase a Digital Set-Top Box that ...
... vertical viewing angle Best horizontal viewing angle Note: Do not put magnetism source such as external stereo system close to the TV, as the viewer moves to the TV via the component input terminals. Location Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will receive and decode digital broadcast ...have to and from the screen. Also, be affected. 7 The best spot for viewing The major benefit of the TV is its best, please test various locations in front of the TV and about 2.5 to 4.5 meters from the perforated back cover of air to purchase a Digital Set-Top Box that ...
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... types of adaptors are good. Ļ Avoid using indoor aerial as this may cause the unit to the rating label. BEFORE USING THIS REAR PROJECTION TV Connect the power cord and the antenna Please read the rating label pasted at the back of the...
... types of adaptors are good. Ļ Avoid using indoor aerial as this may cause the unit to the rating label. BEFORE USING THIS REAR PROJECTION TV Connect the power cord and the antenna Please read the rating label pasted at the back of the...
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FUNCTIONAL PARTS Control panel and side panel POWER button POWER indicator Remote control sensor PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons(When the menu appears on the screen, press PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons to select the menu up and down.) VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons (When the menu appears on the screen, press VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons to select the menu right and left.) TV/VIDEO selector MENU/RETURN button MAGIC/MANUAL FOCUS button HEADPHONE jack Side panel input jacks (For AV5 input) I N P U T 5 Note: Before using these input jacks, please refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on page 50. 9
FUNCTIONAL PARTS Control panel and side panel POWER button POWER indicator Remote control sensor PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons(When the menu appears on the screen, press PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons to select the menu up and down.) VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons (When the menu appears on the screen, press VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons to select the menu right and left.) TV/VIDEO selector MENU/RETURN button MAGIC/MANUAL FOCUS button HEADPHONE jack Side panel input jacks (For AV5 input) I N P U T 5 Note: Before using these input jacks, please refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on page 50. 9
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FUNCTIONAL PARTS Rear panel Antenna terminal Audio/Video input terminals 3, 4 Monitor output terminals Audio/Video input & Component input terminals 1,2 MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB CB PB CB VIDEO L AUDIO R FIXED/ VARIABLE PR CR PR CR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER IR BLASTER TV AS CENTER input jacks Fixed/Variable Audio output terminals IR BLASTER output jacks Note: Before using these rear panel jacks, please refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on page 51 and 53. 10
FUNCTIONAL PARTS Rear panel Antenna terminal Audio/Video input terminals 3, 4 Monitor output terminals Audio/Video input & Component input terminals 1,2 MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB CB PB CB VIDEO L AUDIO R FIXED/ VARIABLE PR CR PR CR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER IR BLASTER TV AS CENTER input jacks Fixed/Variable Audio output terminals IR BLASTER output jacks Note: Before using these rear panel jacks, please refer to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL on page 51 and 53. 10
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... up button Page up buttons. buttons are used as program up and down buttons and as up, down and up button (In TELETEXT mode) (In TV SCAN 12 mode) TELETEXT buttons PHOTO display buttons (No use in this model) Remark: The ENTER button is used to the ŸP+ źP- Alternatively, ...: For selected brands of DVD player only. FUNCTIONAL PARTS On the remote control unit PICTURE mode button ˄Page 47˅ POWER button (Page 12) TV/VIDEO selector button ˄Page 48˅ RECALL button PinP POSITION button ˄Page 32˅ SWAP button ˄Page 31,32˅ MENU button...
... up button Page up buttons. buttons are used as program up and down buttons and as up, down and up button (In TELETEXT mode) (In TV SCAN 12 mode) TELETEXT buttons PHOTO display buttons (No use in this model) Remark: The ENTER button is used to the ŸP+ źP- Alternatively, ...: For selected brands of DVD player only. FUNCTIONAL PARTS On the remote control unit PICTURE mode button ˄Page 47˅ POWER button (Page 12) TV/VIDEO selector button ˄Page 48˅ RECALL button PinP POSITION button ˄Page 32˅ SWAP button ˄Page 31,32˅ MENU button...
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... indicator will appear in standby mode and the blue power indicator becomes dimmer if the TV set is turned off using the button on the remote control unit. The picture will...can also press the PROG +/- TO TURN THE POWER OFF Press the POWER button on the TV set using the POWER button on the TV set . GETTING STARTED Power on/off TO TURN THE POWER ON Press the POWER button on ...12 POWER button POWER indicator WHEN THE SET IS AT STANDBY The TV will go off the set using the button on the TV set to indicate that the TV is not powered off completely and is on the front panel to...
... indicator will appear in standby mode and the blue power indicator becomes dimmer if the TV set is turned off using the button on the remote control unit. The picture will...can also press the PROG +/- TO TURN THE POWER OFF Press the POWER button on the TV set using the POWER button on the TV set . GETTING STARTED Power on/off TO TURN THE POWER ON Press the POWER button on ...12 POWER button POWER indicator WHEN THE SET IS AT STANDBY The TV will go off the set using the button on the TV set to indicate that the TV is not powered off completely and is on the front panel to...
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...you desired when pressing the number buttons ( 0 - 9 ) on the remote control unit. 3. Menu: After the power is displayed at the bottom of this TV. ƽInstructions in menu display Symbols 1 Select 2 Set 3 Set 4 L-U Set 5 Reset 6 Return Description This symbol is on the remote control unit. Common...pressing the ENTER button on the menu, indicating that you can select the adjustment item on the menu by pressing the ENTER button on the TV. 1. The characters Reset is displayed at the bottom of optional main adjustment items, such as Picture, Audio, Timer, etc. 2. You ...
...you desired when pressing the number buttons ( 0 - 9 ) on the remote control unit. 3. Menu: After the power is displayed at the bottom of this TV. ƽInstructions in menu display Symbols 1 Select 2 Set 3 Set 4 L-U Set 5 Reset 6 Return Description This symbol is on the remote control unit. Common...pressing the ENTER button on the menu, indicating that you can select the adjustment item on the menu by pressing the ENTER button on the TV. 1. The characters Reset is displayed at the bottom of optional main adjustment items, such as Picture, Audio, Timer, etc. 2. You ...
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.... The character Searching appears at the (DV\3UHVHWź 6RXQG6\VWHP XWR $OO3URJUDP 0+] 6HOHFW 6HW 5HWXUQ bottom of menu, and the TV will begin the auto tune procedure. Now press the Ÿ ź cursor buttons to select the All Program option, then press the ENTER button to...shown on page 21 for the customers to RF mode automatically. This is finished. Notes:˄1˅If you are in the process of the TV set. Please follow the procedures below to start tuning. 1 Press the MENU button to enter the Setup menu. The set , and refer to...
.... The character Searching appears at the (DV\3UHVHWź 6RXQG6\VWHP XWR $OO3URJUDP 0+] 6HOHFW 6HW 5HWXUQ bottom of menu, and the TV will begin the auto tune procedure. Now press the Ÿ ź cursor buttons to select the All Program option, then press the ENTER button to...shown on page 21 for the customers to RF mode automatically. This is finished. Notes:˄1˅If you are in the process of the TV set. Please follow the procedures below to start tuning. 1 Press the MENU button to enter the Setup menu. The set , and refer to...
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These settings allow you can not be adjusted. ˄2˅While Film Mode is on, your projection TV will activate the circuitry for your personal preference to display the menu as shown on the &RORU0DQDJHUź top right to select the Color ...
These settings allow you can not be adjusted. ˄2˅While Film Mode is on, your projection TV will activate the circuitry for your personal preference to display the menu as shown on the &RORU0DQDJHUź top right to select the Color ...
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... pressing the button on the remote control unit to enter the specified amount of safety, after the power is turned off automatically and the TV will cancel the function. Auto Off If Auto Off set to On, when there is no more broadcasting transmission and no signal is detected... minutes. Notes: 1) Auto Off is only valid if no signal transmission is received from the antenna terminals. 2) Within 60 minutes after no operation for this TV uses a countdown timer system. Press the Ÿ ź cursor buttons to select the Timer option as shown on the right. 3LFWXUH $XGLR 7LPHU ...
... pressing the button on the remote control unit to enter the specified amount of safety, after the power is turned off automatically and the TV will cancel the function. Auto Off If Auto Off set to On, when there is no more broadcasting transmission and no signal is detected... minutes. Notes: 1) Auto Off is only valid if no signal transmission is received from the antenna terminals. 2) Within 60 minutes after no operation for this TV uses a countdown timer system. Press the Ÿ ź cursor buttons to select the Timer option as shown on the right. 3LFWXUH $XGLR 7LPHU ...
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... scan mode from 100Hz,Virtual HD or Progressive. ˄2˅For NTSC system, you can select scan mode from between 100Hz or HD. When the TV is in HD. ˄6˅When the input signal format is 1080i/50 HD signal, you can eliminate flicker. 1. If the Freeze option on ... to select scan mode, decorative light on the Function menu is selected, please refer to page 31 and 32. 20 If the Multi Picture or TV Scan option on the right. 3LFWXUH $XGLR 7LPHU )XQFWLRQ Ź 6HWXS 6HOHFW6HW 2 Press the ENTER button to page 31-34. 3. Press the Ÿ ...
... scan mode from 100Hz,Virtual HD or Progressive. ˄2˅For NTSC system, you can select scan mode from between 100Hz or HD. When the TV is in HD. ˄6˅When the input signal format is 1080i/50 HD signal, you can eliminate flicker. 1. If the Freeze option on ... to select scan mode, decorative light on the Function menu is selected, please refer to page 31 and 32. 20 If the Multi Picture or TV Scan option on the right. 3LFWXUH $XGLR 7LPHU )XQFWLRQ Ź 6HWXS 6HOHFW6HW 2 Press the ENTER button to page 31-34. 3. Press the Ÿ ...
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... also continue pressing the Ż or Ź cursor button to search the channel until adjacent broadcast is found. Select the Search option and press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control unit to select Tuning Mode. to tune. 7XQLQJ 7XQLQJ0RGH 5 3URJUDP1XPEHU 6HDUFK 0+] 6NLS 2II ...258;199,etc.Then press the ź cursor button to select the Search option, press the Ź or Ż cursor button, the TV will skip these programs automatically if you can receive AV program using the Ÿ ź cursor buttons (shown on the right). When Skip...
... also continue pressing the Ż or Ź cursor button to search the channel until adjacent broadcast is found. Select the Search option and press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control unit to select Tuning Mode. to tune. 7XQLQJ 7XQLQJ0RGH 5 3URJUDP1XPEHU 6HDUFK 0+] 6NLS 2II ...258;199,etc.Then press the ź cursor button to select the Search option, press the Ź or Ż cursor button, the TV will skip these programs automatically if you can receive AV program using the Ÿ ź cursor buttons (shown on the right). When Skip...
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..., then press the Ż Ź cursor buttons to right. When the letter is omitted.). However, some weak broadcast signals might cause incorrect judgment by the TV and it may become necessary to allocate a particular system to that has been named, the program No., name and others will automatically determine what system...
..., then press the Ż Ź cursor buttons to right. When the letter is omitted.). However, some weak broadcast signals might cause incorrect judgment by the TV and it may become necessary to allocate a particular system to that has been named, the program No., name and others will automatically determine what system...
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...color system, you can use the Color System option to display the menu as shown on the right. AV PRESETTING 3UHVHWź Press the TV/VIDEO button to switch the picture to the $90RGH 9 AV mode. &RORU6\VWHP$XWR Enter the Preset menu to select the correct...Ź 2II 5HWXUQ 11 All Program in Tuning menu can set independently. Note: This option is normal. 24 After completing the searching, the TV will be now searching all frequencies and store all stations available to select the All Program 3URJUDP1DPH option as shown on the right....
...color system, you can use the Color System option to display the menu as shown on the right. AV PRESETTING 3UHVHWź Press the TV/VIDEO button to switch the picture to the $90RGH 9 AV mode. &RORU6\VWHP$XWR Enter the Preset menu to select the correct...Ź 2II 5HWXUQ 11 All Program in Tuning menu can set independently. Note: This option is normal. 24 After completing the searching, the TV will be now searching all frequencies and store all stations available to select the All Program 3URJUDP1DPH option as shown on the right....