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PROJECTION COLOR TELEVISION

Operating Guide for
51F710G and 57F710G

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 2-3

FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-17

THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 18-29

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................ 30-55

USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 56-64

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE...........................................63

APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................64

INDEX .............................................................................................................................................64

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Summary of Contents for 51F710G

Page 1: ...2 3 FIRST TIME USE 4 17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18 29 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 30 55 USEFUL INFORMATION 56 64 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 63 APPENDIX 64 INDEX 64 As an Energy Star Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 2: ...gs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during ligh...

Page 3: ...r sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise...

Page 4: ...ol When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Insert the bottom of the battery the side into the battery compartment first push towards the springs and insert the top of the battery the side into place Do not force the battery into the battery compartment 5 Replace the cover CAUTION Do not insert ...

Page 5: ...tions in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left and right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can b...

Page 6: ... laser disc players with an S Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack Use this cable for the best sound quality HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the ...

Page 7: ...T BUTTON TV Select picture mode settings between DAY and NIGHT mode PIP BUTTON TV Press to show and change the Picture in Picture mode EXIT BUTTON TV CBL SAT Exits out of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is displayed FAVORITE CHANNEL FAV CH button TV Press to enter access Favorite Channel FAV mode GUIDE BUTTON SAT STB CBL Accesses the program guide of other devices INFO BUTTON TV CBL S...

Page 8: ... turned ON POWER button POWER LED Press this button to turn the TV on or off This LED light is on during normal operation At initial TV turn on the TV cannot receive any button or Remote Control signals for approximately five seconds while the internal programming is loading This is a normal default operation of this television and is an energy saving feature You can choose not to use this feature...

Page 9: ...ples NOTE 1 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks If you do not the played back picture may be abnormal 2 If you have a S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable 3 If you have a mono VCR insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV INPUT 5 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R INPUT 5 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R ...

Page 10: ...ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the Y PBPR jacks 6 INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 Y VIDEO can be used for composite video and component video input HDMI1 High Definition Multimedia Interface INPUT 1 ABOUT HDMI HDMI is the next generation all digital interface for consumer electronics HDMI enables the secure distribution of high definition video and multi ch...

Page 11: ...l display the following respective screens After the CableCARD is installed wait until the second screen below appears The third screen below will appear if a channel is not authorized for viewing Press the EXIT button to exit the second screen NOTE Please see of all information on the screen you will provide this information to your cable operator Call your cable operator and give them the inform...

Page 12: ... TV s PR input You may use composite and component video signals for INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y PBPR inputs see page 32 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output may be abnormal when using the Y PBPR jacks When using an HDMI input from a Set Top Box it is recommended that a 1080i or 720p input signal is...

Page 13: ...nent such as an A V receiver with optical input capability The audio level can only be controlled through the volume control of the external audio amplifier 2 See page 37 for AUDIO Digital Output 13 Connecting External Audio Sources First time use R L A U D I O V I D E O S I V I D E O MONO MONO MONO MONO PR PB Y VIDEO Y VIDEO PR PB PR PB PR PB MONITOR OUT AUDIO TO HI FI INPUT 1 CABLE AIR INPUT 2 T...

Page 14: ...seconds 4 Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned NOTE INPUT 3 can be used in the same manner as INPUT 4 INPUTS Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Cable Air Move SEL Select The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc player DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owner s manual of e...

Page 15: ...e VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to retur...

Page 16: ...is not a NETWORK technology It establishes a one way point to point connection for delivery of uncompressed video to a display 4 The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper set up of device user settings determines final video appearance 16 Connecting External Video Sources First time use R L A U D I O V I D E O S I V I D E O MONO MONO MONO MONO PR PB Y VIDEO Y VIDEO ...

Page 17: ...nu to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 7 Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned NOTE 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 Se...

Page 18: ...point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box and press the CABLE CBL button The remote will now control your cable box see page 26 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box To operate your set top box or satellite receiver point the remote at the remote sensor of the set top box or satellite receiver and press the SAT button The remote will now control your ...

Page 19: ...the EXIT button to return the picture to motion Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to cycle through the three different freeze modes see page 24 DAY NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings Select DAY for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for ...

Page 20: ...e independent Aspect Style settings 2 Vertical position adjustments are directly available when you choose 4 3 EXPANDED ZOOM1 ZOOM2 or 16 9 ZOOM aspect style see also page 33 4 3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 images Side panels gray areas are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source Note Use this mode for only 15 of y...

Page 21: ...numeric entries Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received the picture source if the channel has stereo ST or second audio program SA the time CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set INFO button display for Analog Channels INFO button display for Digital Channels INFO button disp...

Page 22: ...imply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to tune Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL CH UP or CHANNEL CH DOWN Press the FAV CH button to switch to Favorite FAV channel mode You will know you are in Favorite Channel mode when FAV is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN Press it again to return to your regular tuned channels You ...

Page 23: ...ARD connect your coaxial cable to CABLE see page 11 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture will appear in one of the four different modes POP PIP SPLIT or SURF depending on the INPUT signal To change the PIP mode use the PIP button to cycle through the four different modes POP Mode Picture in Picture POP MODE PIP displays the sub picture outside of the main picture Use the CURSOR button...

Page 24: ...r channel scan 2 SURF Mode Picture In Picture will not be available when the Movie TV ratings lock functions are activated Picture in Picture PIP Modes 480p 480i 1080i Ant Analog PIP Main Ant Digital 720p Video S Video Mode Sub Aspect 16 9 4 3 16 9 16 9 4 3 POP ANT Digital 4 3 Yes Yes Yes 480p 480i 16 9 Yes1 Yes1 ANT Analog 4 3 Yes Yes S Video Video PIP ANT Digital 16 9 Yes1 Yes 4 3 1080i 720p 16 ...

Page 25: ...are currently viewing only the right sub picture will freeze Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing only the 3 sub pictures will freeze Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for example a close play in ...

Page 26: ...not be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable box operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the ...

Page 27: ...satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your set top box satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your set top box satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your set top box satellite receiver operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have pr...

Page 28: ... your DVD player to 16 9 WIDESCREEN NOTE 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD player s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your DVD player operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until ...

Page 29: ... s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above 4 Press the ...

Page 30: ...ent feature of the On Screen Display menu Press the SELECT button to select 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu On Screen Display On Screen Display Move SEL Select Setup Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio Video This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ...

Page 31: ...ist Set Channel List Change Access Code Change Lock access code Engage Lock Choose to lock channel or front panel Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings Canadian Ratings ENG Block various types of movies and television programming based on the C...

Page 32: ...NU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu 4 Press EXIT to quit menu Contrast Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture Brightness Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness Color Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture Tint Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural ...

Page 33: ...ect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio 1 Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted 2 Press the CURSOR buttons or to select ON or OFF 3 Press the CURSOR buttons or to select ASPECT MODE Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen NOTE 1 The Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input signal ...

Page 34: ...LECT button to select RESET VIDEO SETTINGS 3 Use the CURSOR button to access other video settings You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed If RESET is selected only the selected Input will reset to the initial conditions as explained above If RESET is selected in Input 1 only Input 1 wil...

Page 35: ...er surround sound system SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc BBE Sound reproduction quality enhancement system The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI television If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system...

Page 36: ...om a separate stereo system Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations If a channel is tuned and is noisy this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel Perfect Volume This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level Loudness This function turns loudness ON or OFF It will improve the quality...

Page 37: ...M only decoder it will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DRC Dynamic Range Compression Use this function to compress the range of sound volume By compressing the range of sound volume it is possible not only to suppress the ou...

Page 38: ... to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception 1 Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight SIGNAL METER 2 Press the SELECT button to select NOTE The Signal Meter will not be available grayed out when watching analog channels Channel List Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel Manager Move SEL Return Signal Meter Channel Manager Move SEL Return Channel 15 1 Strength 91 Peak 91 Close MEN...

Page 39: ...efault access code 0000 4 Press the FAV button to set or remove the FAVORITES settings 5 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing NOTE 1 When a CableCARD is installed the Channel List will be dependent on channels agreed upon by you and your cable operator 2 When changing cable sources from CABLE 1 to CABLE 2 the AUTO CHANNEL SCAN needs to be repeated for the Channel List to be updated Ch...

Page 40: ...ividually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When SET FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated except the POWER button When MOVIE RATINGS is selected you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically see p...

Page 41: ...r 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only NOTE 1 A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed If the movie does not carry a rating the TV will not block it 2 Blocking NOT RATED programs may block emergency programming sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather 3 If a CableCARD is installed your cab...

Page 42: ...e and intensely suggestive dialogue TV MA Mature audiences only This program may contain mature themes indecent language graphic violence and explicit sexual content FV Fantasy Violence V Violence S Sexual Situation L Adult Language D Sexually Suggestive Dialogue NOTE 1 If you Block TV 14D you will still permit TV MA programs If you block TV 14V you will automatically block TV MAV programs but you...

Page 43: ...ence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general ...

Page 44: ...al Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals 13 ans Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 Contains either a few vi...

Page 45: ...ress EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to the previous menu NOTE 1 When AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST CLOCK FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGES is checked the TV will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving 2 When the CableCARD is used the TV will SET THE CLOCK automatically 3 The TV counts electrical pulses for regulating the TIMERS When the power cord is unplugged t...

Page 46: ...CURSOR buttons or to select DAY MODE ON and to set it s TIMER 4 Use the CURSOR buttons or to select DAY MODE OFF and to set it s TIMER 5 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET DAY NIGHT TIMER to return to the previous menu NOTE When the clock is changed in the SET THE CLOCK function this feature is disabled Set Day Night Timer Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set Event Timer Set The C...

Page 47: ...ETTINGS A in the box means it is enabled NOTE 1 When the INFO button is pressed the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON OFF timer 2 The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on by the ON TIMER and no channel selection was made after this time If you change the channel after the ON TIMER has been activated the OFF TIMER will deactivate 3 If no remote control button is...

Page 48: ...r halos around objects in the picture you may want to converge align the colors Properly converged the lines appear white which is actually a combination of the outputs of the three color tubes The output of the green tube is stationary The outputs of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted When properly aligned the outputs of all three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white ...

Page 49: ...nce data 2 When Auto AT TURN OFF is selected the TV will adjust itself after 90 days MENU Set The Inputs Menu Preference Set Closed Captions Magic Focus Tune Up Upgrades Set Monitor Out Quick Start Up Setup Move SEL Set Move SEL Select Setup Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio Video Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Move SEL Return Align the Red Green and Blue colors to correct for Magnetic Influences Adju...

Page 50: ...d cannot be adjusted To Adjust the Convergence Move the Adjustment Point Cursor to the point to be adjusted Use the CURSOR buttons to match the RED and BLUE colors to GREEN reference color Properly aligned all three colors should appear white If convergence is acceptable after MANUAL CONVERGENCE adjustment press EXIT button to access menu mode 1 Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight your chosen opti...

Page 51: ...djust the Convergence Move the Adjustment Point Cursor to the point to be adjusted Use the CURSOR buttons to match the RED and BLUE colors to GREEN reference color Properly aligned all three colors should appear white If convergence is acceptable after MANUAL CONVERGENCE adjustment press EXIT button to access menu mode 1 Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight your chosen option 2 Press the SELECT but...

Page 52: ...he CURSOR buttons or to highlight INPUTS 1 5 2 Press the CURSOR buttons or to select one of the following choices to set an input name A V Receiver DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 Cable STB Satellite PVR DVD Recorder CAM LB Gray out Skip Hide Skip When Gray Out Skip is selected the input menu becomes gray in color and will not be available When Hide Skip is selected the input menu is concealed Note The inputs l...

Page 53: ...matically turn off after three hours Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or 1 Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight and select the function to change 2 Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button to return to previous menu Cap...

Page 54: ...t This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output Monitor Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source CABLE AIR INPUT 1 5 to a VCR or other A V device TV Tuner Out Select TV TUNER OUT to output the audio and video signals of the last watched Antenna Source CABLE AIR Fixed Select AUDIO OUT FIXED to have the Audio at fixed volume Variable Select AUDIO OU...

Page 55: ... feature to OFF to save electricity Selecting ON for the QUICK START UP feature will activate the TV tuners circuits when the TV is in standby mode which is commonly referred to as off This will allow you to quickly tune to channels when first turning the TV on Digital signals often change and this feature will monitor any changes and prepare the television to quickly present a picture A small amo...

Page 56: ... safely disassemble and assemble unit STEP 1 Before disassembling this projection TV set you must first remove the speaker grille by grabbing the sides and pulling left and right side see a b Remove the front decoration panels by unscrewing the 2 screws from each panel see c then remove from the original position see d e STEP 2 Remove 4 screws that hold the screen frame to the cabinet on the Right...

Page 57: ...r rear cover see b as shown by the arrows on the rear cabinet label see a Do not remove the rear cover board Remove the 4 four side screws that hold the back cover to the cabinet see c as shown on the label a Total of 8 screws will be removed STEP 7 CAUTION When the TV is separated the top portion weights 45 lbs This task should be done by two persons when separating this TV This assembly contains...

Page 58: ...ack cover to the cabinet as the arrows shows Please re install 3 screws below screen frame that hold the back cover to the cabinet as the arrows shows STEP 14 Re install both of the front decoration panels see a and b Re install the speaker grille aligning it with the bottom cabinet see c This completes the Disassembly and Assembly instructions STEP 8 To re assemble the set lift the top portion an...

Page 59: ...will not be used for a long period of time for instances when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Television Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the pr...

Page 60: ...cated in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture BLOCK NOISE DI...

Page 61: ... the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC INPUTS Power Input AC 120V 60Hz Stand by Power 0 4W Power Consumption Refer to rear panel at the back of the T V Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Channel coverage VHF Band 2 13 UHF Band 14 69 CATV Band 1 135 Vid...

Page 62: ...hi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 HITACHI CANADA LTD DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact In Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Monday Friday EST 9 00am 7 00pm Saturday EST 9 00am 5 00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box If the manual is missing call 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 for a co...

Page 63: ... ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY DIFFERENT OR SUPPLEMENTARY LICENSE THAT MAY ACCOMPANY SUCH UPGRADE A DO NOT USE ANY HITACHI PROVIDED FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA B DO NOT PERFORM INSTALL ANY HITACHI PROVIDED UPGRADE SOFTWARE ON YOUR DTV AND C PROMPTLY RETURN SUCH FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA TO HITACHI 5 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS HITACHI is licensing the Software for use within North America only You agr...

Page 64: ...arpness 32 Speakers 13 T Timers 45 47 Time 45 Tint 32 Treble 35 U Upgrades 55 V Video Settings 32 34 Volume 7 22 Index After the CableCARD has been successfully installed a CableCARD Information menu appears in the SETUP menu of the On Screen Display Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu 1 Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen 2...

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