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Question posted by dtyler43dt on August 28th, 2016

Pic Color Quality Por

i have a Hitachi 51S500 I'm the original owner bought it bran new in it was either 2002 or 2003 its been a really good TV I haven't had any problems with it at all until recently the colors are fading and the pic is getting dark its been progressively getting worse idk if the bulbs needed to be cleaned projector needs replaced or what any help parts #s links manuals would be appreciated (I still have the original owners manual that came with it unless I'm missing something its no help) thanks for your time

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Related Hitachi 51S500 Manual Pages

Owners Guide - Page 1

... THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 19-36 37-63 64-70 PROJECTION COLOR TV 51S500 57S500 65S500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 Video Audio Aspect...
Owners Guide - Page 2

...HITACHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be notified that any changes or modifications made to HITACHI...'s enclosure that a safety problem should be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the television as this television. Follow all warnings and ...
Owners Guide - Page 3

...) if moved improperly. Section 810 of time. 14. Projection TV's are provided for the grounding electrode. Phosphors in product ... position. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Read these instructions. 3. Keep these instructions....owner of this television. 1. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer....
Owners Guide - Page 5

... screen. CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as the viewer moves to the left and right of the room. 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.
Owners Guide - Page 6

... outputs located on the television. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to screws of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. S-Video (Super Video...
Owners Guide - Page 9

...TO HI-FI Output These jacks provide variable audio output to be set as a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) These jacks are for recording, only when the input ... Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for high quality video output. The TV must be used for center signals such as a main picture or sub-picture. Use the ...
Owners Guide - Page 12

... output to the TV's PR input. • You may use composite video signal for Input 2~Input 5. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the ... the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the operating guide of these connections in the example on the television. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your ...
Owners Guide - Page 19

...4708; REC 19 The STB button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD ... receiver (see page 30 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the cable box and press the CABLE...
Owners Guide - Page 38

.... Select internal or external speakers. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Turn TV on the Canadian French ratings system. Adjust color. Choose the Reset Video settings. The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to make either deeper or more pure according to Standard for standard...
Owners Guide - Page 39

...selected VIDEO mode. Function Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) Day 100% 50%... improve picture quality. VIDEO Video Select VIDEO to highlight Picture Mode settings. You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your TV's performance.
Owners Guide - Page 40

... ̄ to highlight the function to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to be disabled when Noise Reduction is selected, you are left on THUMB STICK to main menu. Color Temperature Black Enhancement Set this function to Black/White...
Owners Guide - Page 42

Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). 2. Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. NOTES: 1. Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode The ...
Owners Guide - Page 43

...Return Press THUMB STICK ̆, ̄, to improve the sound quality. Press THUMB STICK ̇ or ̈ to the main ...selected and adjusted in the same manner. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will be displayed above the sources received. The sources received... when listening at the top right edge of the Projection TV internal speakers. This function turns loudness ON or OFF...
Owners Guide - Page 44

...ear a more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of BBE Sound, Inc. If your HITACHI Television is presented with only two speakers. The ...HITACHI Television. Technology Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. BBE brings to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of the original...
Owners Guide - Page 56

... precisely aligned over each other to SAVE the new corrected convergence data. If this button is necessary to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. Video Aspect Audio Ch. The Magic Focus button on the front control panel, which is stationary. Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green...
Owners Guide - Page 57

... Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV Move SEL Select...television for Magnetic Influences. Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to GREEN (reference color). Properly aligned, all three colors should appear white. Green color is recommended. To Change the Color...
Owners Guide - Page 61

...Television - You must be sure to select between 1080i and 540p (see page 25). All component color type settings will affect only color component input you are currently viewing. Set Virtual HD Use this color system. 3. It is set the color...HDTV Set-Top Box. NOTES: 1. If you are using both sets of the TV's picture tubes when watching 4:3 signal, Black Side Panel is cancelled at Power OFF...
Owners Guide - Page 62

...2003 --:-- AM Jan. 1, 2003 --:-- AM Ant A Ch -- Event 2 --:-- AM Ant A Ch -- --:-- Use THUMB STICK ̈ to turn on . Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to select the day of On time, Off time, Antenna, Channel, and On/Off Frequency. If you can not use your television...Event Timer This function will automatically turn the Projection TV on by using the On and Off ...
Owners Guide - Page 66

...;© © Poor reception on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically © © No color © © ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or...
Owners Guide - Page 67

...: • Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.) • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language)...Height (in.) (mm) • Width (in.) (mm) • Depth (in.) (mm) • Weight (lbs.) 51S500 50 1/4 1,275.0 48 3/4 1,239.0 25 1/16 636.0 238 57S500 54 3/16 1,376.2 54 1,372.0 25 1/2 647...

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