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PROJECTION COLOR TV

57T500

57X500

65T500

65X500

OPERATING GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2-3

FIRST TIME USE

4-22

THE REMOTE CONTROL

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX

72-78

45-71

23-44

Setup

Locks

Aspect

Audio

Video

Move

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Ch. Manager

As an E

NERGY

TAR®

Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this

product meets the E

NERGY

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guidelines for energy efficiency.

Summary of Contents for 57T500

Page 1: ...TIONS 2 3 FIRST TIME USE 4 22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ON SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 72 78 45 71 23 44 Setup Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Ch Manager As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 2: ...e servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the television Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television POWER SOURCE THIS TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO...

Page 3: ...tection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and sup porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the gr...

Page 4: ...m out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover Lift up on tab to remove back cover Remote Control BOTTOM VIEW Simple Remote Control CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace with the same or equivalent type Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing ...

Page 5: ...or near a heating appliance etc VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen To see this large screen at its best test various locations 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...

Page 6: ...an be purchased from most stores that sell audio video products Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Phono Connector Used on all...

Page 7: ... a volume level 31 or greater the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned ON However if it is set to a level 30 or less the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned ON POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to automatically adjust your picture quality to optimum performance see page 64 FRONT INPUT JACKS INPUT 5 Us...

Page 8: ...t 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 MAGIC FOCUS INPUT 5 S VIDEO VIDEO L MONO R MAGIC FOCUS S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R AUDIO FIRST TIME USE ...

Page 9: ...on the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television s main volume CENTER IN Input These jacks are for center signals such as Dolby This feature allows the TV speakers to be used as a center speaker The TV must be set as a center channel by selecting TV as Center on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Menu see page 51 S VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S VIDEO Super Vi...

Page 10: ...al when using the Y PBPR jacks 6 Input 2 Y VIDEO can be used for composite video and component video input IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to your external components VCR Cable box DVD player etc With this connection your external components can automatically be controlled by the AV net feature This connection will allow you to control the external components with your television s remote ...

Page 11: ...tter Stereo System Amplifier L R INPUT Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc HDTV Set Top Box DVD Player Cable TV Box INPUT OUTPUT VCR 1 ANT IN OUTPUT S VIDEO V L R Provided Provided D VHS ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B L Y R MONO L IR BLASTER AUDIO TO HI FI R S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO Y VIDEO R MONO L R MONO L VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO R L VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT L R OUTP...

Page 12: ...le 2 Way signal splitter Stereo System Amplifier L R INPUT Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc HDTV Set Top Box DVD Player Cable TV Box INPUT OUTPUT VCR 1 ANT IN OUTPUT S VIDEO V L R Provided Provided D VHS DIGITAL OUTPUT L R OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B L Y R MONO L IR BLASTER AUDIO TO HI FI R S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO Y VIDEO R MONO L R MONO L VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO R L VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT...

Page 13: ...nnect only 1 component VCR DVD player camcorder etc to each input jack COMPONENT Y PBPR Input 1 2 connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players and set top boxes Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y ...

Page 14: ...R 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 each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your part...

Page 15: ...ely four seconds 4 Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel PB PR PB PR DVI HDTV PB PR CENTER IN PB PR DVI HDTV DVI HDTV CENTER IN ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B Y R MONO L S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO Y VIDEO R MONO L R MONO L VIDEO R R L VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 MONITOR OUT ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B L Y R MONO L IR BLASTER AUDIO TO HI FI R S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO Y VIDEO R MONO L R MONO L...

Page 16: ...to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in example on page 11 or page 12 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections PB PR PB PR DVI HDTV PB PR CENTER IN PB PR DVI HDTV DVI...

Page 17: ... The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in example on page 11 or page 12 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections PB PR PB PR DVI HDTV PB PR CENTER IN PB PR DVI HDTV DVI HDTV CENTER IN ANT...

Page 18: ... ANT B L Y R MONO L IR BLASTER AUDIO TO HI FI R S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO Y VIDEO R MONO L R MONO L VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO R L VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT L R OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT L R OUTPUT Y INPUT 1 L IR BLASTER AUDIO TO HI FI R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT L R OUTPUT OR AUDIO AUDI...

Page 19: ...r or HDTV set top box The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 7 Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel 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 See page 13 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS PB PR DVI HDTV CENTER IN ...

Page 20: ...a total of four external components 2 The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the external components IR sensor for the AV Network to work 3 The correct codes must be entered for each of the Audio Video components for the AV Network to function properly see page 22 CENTER IN PB PR DVI HDTV DVI HDTV CENTER IN PB PR ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B L IR BLASTER AUDIO TO HI FI R S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO Y VID...

Page 21: ... Audio DVD 0672 INPUT 1 Using TV VCR Not Setup Not Setup CBL Not Setup Not Setup STB Not Setup Not Setup PVR Not Setup Not Setup AVR Not Setup Not Setup Custom Not Setup Not Setup EXIT HITACHI AV NET SET UP DVD Device Code 0 6 7 2 Enter code 9999 to uninstall Video Input Input 1 Audio Input Using TV Transmission Test POWER PLAY CH UP BACK OK EXIT Move SEL Select Set Input Memory Card Cable Box VCR...

Page 22: ...ncepts 0503 Yamaha 0490 0545 0539 Zenith 0591 0503 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 0003 0008 0014 0017 Americast 0899 Bell Howel 0014 Bell South 0899 Director 0476 General Instrument 0003 0476 0276 0810 GoldStar 0144 Hamlin 0009 0273 Jerrold 0476 0003 0276 0012 0014 0810 Memorex 0000 Motorola 0476 1106 0276 0810 Pace 0237 Panasonic 0107 0000 Philips 0305 0317 Pioneer 0144 0533 0877 1877 Pulsar 0000 Quasar 00...

Page 23: ... your set top box To operate your DVD player point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and press the DVD button The DVD but ton will blink indicating that the remote will now control your DVD player see page 40 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player To operate your PVR Personal Video Recorder point the remote at the remote sensor of the PVR and press ...

Page 24: ... button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in CABLE mode see page 38 SET TOP BOX STB When the STB button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in STB mode see page 39 If you have a Satellite receiver use this button to program your Satellite receiver see page 39 DVD button When the DVD button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in DVD mode see page 40 24...

Page 25: ... timer in the lower left corner of the screen Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to this timer up to a maximum of three hours Once set use INFO when you want to view time remaining If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is set it will reset to the original condition The DASH button can only be used when the remote control is in Set Top Box STB mode INFO button Press ...

Page 26: ...s window shows the available Audio Video equipment soft keys The equipment list will scroll up or down Photo MC Cable Box VCR DVD Move POWER MENU MORE THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK INFO Device Setting AV Receiver PV Recorder VCR DVD Move POWER MENU MORE SEL Previous Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 MORE Photo MC Cable Box VCR DVD Move POWER INFO Device Setting CH CH MENU TV VCR MORE AV Receiver PV Record...

Page 27: ...10 7 10 6 10 5 10 9 10 10 10 No 7 10 03 04 03 1632x1232 Picture No Date Resolution 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 8 10 7 10 6 10 5 10 9 10 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 8 10 7 10 6 10 5 10 9 10 10 10 Jump Slideshow Rotate Please Enter Picture Number 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 8 10 7 10 6 10 5 10 9 10 10 10 No 7 10 03 04 03 1632x1232 Picture No Date Resolution THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK SELECT MENU THUMB...

Page 28: ...hange interval time from 5 10 and 30 seconds Each press will change interval time from the three mentioned choices Press SELECT to stop on a chosen picture of the slideshow After 30 seconds the slideshow will resume or press SELECT again to continue the slideshow Press EXIT to exit the slideshow NOTES 1 Photo file names modified on a computer should be 8 characters Ex ABCD1234 jpg 1st character le...

Page 29: ... STICK POWER CH CH MENU TV VCR INFO GUIDE MORE THUMB STICK Custom Set Top Box PV Recorder AV Receiver Move INFO Device Setting Custom Set Top Box PV Recorder AV Receiver Move INFO Device Setting THUMB STICK SETUP THUMB STICK POWER CH CH MENU INFO GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 LAST CH Photo MC Cable Box VCR DVD Move POWER MENU MORE INFO Device Setting THUMB STICK C See Page 30 B HITACHI AV NET WIZARD L...

Page 30: ...D Learning Transfer was successfull Press OK to continue BACK OK OK HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Select another DVD2 softkey to learn TV Softkeys Done Continue POWER MENU SELECT EXIT Done HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning DVD2 Custom Video Input No Connection Audio Input No Connection Transmission Test POWER PLAY CH UP BACK OK EXIT OK HITACHI AV NET SETTING LIST Device Code Video Audio DVD 0672 INP...

Page 31: ...panded use this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 sources by expanding the outer edges of the image to fill the 16 9 screen The center of the image remains unaltered 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on conventional 4 3 sources 16 9 Standard Use this aspect mode to display 16 9 sources like HDTV and DVD s preserving the original 16 9 aspect ratio 16 9 Zoom Use this aspect mod...

Page 32: ...in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays THUMB STICK SELECT button All the On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK except for numeric entries The THUMB STICK will highlight functions or adjust and set different features Press the THUMB STICK toward desired direction and press down to SELECT When no on screen displays are on the TV screen use THUM...

Page 33: ...re brightness and contrast to compete with room light Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more detailed picture see page 47 for settings changes 1 23 24 3 32 PM Ant A 10 Stereo R 3 32 PM Ant A 39 Stereo R LAST CH Ant A 28 TAKA YPBPR 1 VID1 Stereo ST SA Video 2 VID2 Video 4 VID4 Video 5 VID5 Video 3 VID3 VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 Ant SURF SURF NOTES 1 If ...

Page 34: ...r feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously with separate tuning control for each The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input ANT A only or two inputs ANT A and ANT B ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub picture simultaneously ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture To select between main picture and PIP sub pi...

Page 35: ...P freeze picture SPLIT STROBE MAIN and SUB press the PIP MODE button when PIP is ON Each press of this button will change PIP to a different mode Pressing this button two times will cycle through both PIP modes a Moving Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL b Freeze Picture POP PIP SPLIT YES x YES YES x YES x x YES x x YES x YES YES NTSC ANT A B 480i 480p 720p 1080i PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP MODES PIP MODE 4 PI...

Page 36: ...bout 0 1 1 10 second NOTE When PIP is on the FREEZE function will only operate when POP PIP SPLIT mode is chosen STROBE FREEZE with PIP OFF PIP FREEZE should be in STROBE mode Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for...

Page 37: ...emote 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 The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button fo...

Page 38: ...ble 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 batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated a...

Page 39: ...e receiver NOTES 1 If your set top box 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 cont...

Page 40: ...to 16 9 widescreen NOTES 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 the batteries ar...

Page 41: ... now control your PVR NOTES 1 If your PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your PVR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your PVR operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote...

Page 42: ...wish to program the remote to control another Audio component Be sure to use a different Audio button on the remote since only one component can be programmed per button NOTES 1 If your Audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your Audio component s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your Audio component cannot be operated after ...

Page 43: ...press the MUTE button one more time or press the VOLUME Up button See complete explanation and example on page 32 Item FAV CH button Press FAV CH button to access your favorite channels ANT button The ANT button will select between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is pressed See example on page 25 item EXIT button When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays MENU butt...

Page 44: ...sung 12 Sanyo 13 Sony 02 Toshiba 05 Yamaha 08 Zenith 05 11 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 01 07 08 17 18 20 36 37 49 Antronix 39 Archer 11 24 39 Belcor 32 Cable Star 32 Century 11 Citizen 11 Colour Voice 30 42 Comtronics 25 28 Contec 21 Dae Ryung 20 Eastern 14 Electricord 31 Everquest 51 Focus 52 Garrard 11 GC Electronics 32 39 Gemini 05 38 43 51 General Instrument 01 12 Goldstar 10 25 Hamlin 04 13 22 23 Hi...

Page 45: ... quickly exit from a menu 4 Press A V Net on the remote control to access the A V Net menu to control external components 5 Press THUMB STICK or to access Favorite Channels menu A V Net EXIT MENU SELECT Setup Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Ch Manager This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ON SCREEN DISPL...

Page 46: ...nates the noise between stations Perfect Volume Adjust volume in fixed setting Loudness Adjust Loudness Mode Choose the picture format aspect ratio Ant A View edit Channel ID Scan and Lock settings in antenna A Ant B View edit Channel ID Scan and Lock settings in antenna B Change Access Code Change Lock access code Engage Lock Choose to lock channel video input and front panel TV Time Lock Set spe...

Page 47: ...deo program being viewed If RESET is selected only the selected mode will reset to initial conditions Video Use THUMB STICK or to highlight Picture Mode settings Press EXIT to quit menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance Picture Mode Contrast 100 50 Brightness 50 50 Color 50 45 Tint Center ...

Page 48: ... BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner 2 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y PBPR input jacks Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Tint Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture Sharpness function will be disabled when Noise Reduction ...

Page 49: ...olor Temperature Sharpness Tint Reset Video Settings Edge Enhancement Black Enhancement Reset Video Settings Video 100 50 50 50 High Day Night ANT A B High High Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Reset Video Settings Edge Enhancement Black Enhancement THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Off ANT A B Off Off Noise Reduction Auto Color Color Decod...

Page 50: ...CIAL FEATURE Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video When film is transferred to video for television viewing the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled This involves a process known as 3 2 pulldown When Auto Movie Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu your Hitachi Projection Television will activat...

Page 51: ...ch may be a secondary language weather report etc The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of the TV The source you select will be dis played above the sources received See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received This function is useful when setting up the external speakers ON Select this feature if using the i...

Page 52: ...lso create an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi speaker surround sound system Technology Sound reproduction quality enhancement system The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from just two speak ers or the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system BBE will...

Page 53: ...rea at both the top and bottom of the picture with 480i 480P signal Adjustable range is 10 video center is toward bottom of screen to 10 video center is toward top of screen Press THUMB STICK to select menu item Press THUMB STICK or to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the MENU or select Aspect to return to the main menu Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio NOTES 1 The ...

Page 54: ...ove SEL Return Channel Source Antenna Cable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan Start THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Move SEL Select Channel Source Antenna Cable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan Start Ant B Chan Manager Move SEL Select Ant A Channel List Chan Manager Ant A Channel List Chan Manager Ant A THUMB STICK RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 AIR VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch CATV CHANNEL VHF 2 13 Mid band A 1 A...

Page 55: ...at AUTO CHANNEL SCAN for the second antenna input Remember to select the correct ANTENNA CABLE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SCAN See CHANNEL MANAGER SCAN to add or to erase additional channels Auto Channel Scan THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK SEL Cancel Cancel Scanning Channel Number 66 Move SEL Select Channel Source Auto Channel Scan Start Chan Manager Ant A Channel List Antenna Cable 1 Cable 2 ...

Page 56: ... remote control channel or buttons Scan To add Scan On or skip Scan Off additional channels while in Channel Manager THUMB STICK to highlight the channel number then THUMB STICK or to highlight other channels Once the desired channel is highlighted THUMB STICK to scan column then THUMB STICK or to select ON or OFF NOTE Lock feature cannot be selected or set in CHANNEL MANAGER THUMB STICK Move SEL ...

Page 57: ...same ANTENNA CABLE mode the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same 2 CHANNEL ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON Channel ID Move Edit A Z 0 9 _ Ch Scan Ch ID Lock 2 On 3 On 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off SEL Return Ch Scan Ch ID Lock 2 On A 3 On 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off Ch Scan Ch ID Lock 2 On A 3 On 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off THUMB STICK THUMB STICK THUMB...

Page 58: ... CHANNEL LOCK SET INPUT LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When SET INPUT LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for all video inputs and the picture and sound for channels 3 4 will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivat...

Page 59: ... Move SEL Return Movie Ratings Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings Eng Canadian Ratings Frn Not Rated G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X MENU THUMB STICK Contains no rating Not Rated NR and Not Applicable NA pro grams Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian P...

Page 60: ...n this program may include mild physi cal or comedic violence or may frighten chil dren under the age of 7 All children The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience including children from ages 2 6 General audience It contains little or no vio lence no strong language and little or no sex ual dialogue or situations TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA Pa...

Page 61: ...depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content General Audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physi cal or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of ...

Page 62: ...the previous menu 8 General 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 can not differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals General Programming intended for audiences of all ages Contains no vio...

Page 63: ...ired Setup Setup Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Set The Clock Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Set The Inputs Move SEL Return Set The Color System Set Virtual HD MENU THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT Set Black Side Panel Ch Manager Menu Preference Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV Use THUMB STICK or to select the sub menu of your choice ...

Page 64: ...hite lines To simplify convergence HITACHI incorporates a function called MAGIC FOCUS located on the front control panel which allows the TV to self adjust Press this MAGIC FOCUS button and the convergence self adjustment will start and this process will take approximately 20 seconds If this button is pressed during this process no change in picture quality will occur After this 20 second self adj...

Page 65: ...uld appear white If convergence is acceptable after Manual Convergence adjustment press EXIT button to access menu mode Press the 0 button on the remote control to CANCEL adjusted data and return to main picture Press the 1 button on the remote control to SAVE adjusted data and return to main picture Press the 2 button on the remote control to return to the manual convergence adjustment mode cross...

Page 66: ...ious menu Menu Preference THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Move SEL Return Menu Preferences Set The Language English Francais Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid MENU THUMB STICK Setup Move SEL Select Menu Preferences Set The Language English Francais Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid THUMB STICK Set The Inputs Set The Clock Menu Preference Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Move SEL Select Set...

Page 67: ...al HD Set The Color System About Your TV Set Closed Caption Set Event Timer Time 03 57 PM Apr 29 2003 Setup Move SEL Return Set The Clock Time 03 57 PM Apr 29 2003 THUMB STICK Set This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds Use THUMB STICK to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND shaded or solid and press down on THUMB STICK to select setting Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to ...

Page 68: ...player When REMOTE is selected the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically when the Video2 input device is turned on and the VCR laserdisc or DVD play button on your remote control is pressed This is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later Select Off to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu Video 2 Auto Link NOTES 1 Once the TV has been turned...

Page 69: ...nputs and have a component hooked up to the Y PBPR input jacks to access this color system 3 All component color type settings will affect only color component input you are currently viewing If you are using both sets of component input jacks be sure to set the color system feature for both inputs Use this feature to select between 1080i and 540p see page 32 The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns th...

Page 70: ...hange the channel after the On Timer has been activated the Off Timer will deactivate 4 If no remote control button is pressed after Event Timer is activated the TV will automatically turn off after three hours Therefore do not Set Event Timer for more than three hours if you do not plan to control your television with the remote control CAUTION Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from hom...

Page 71: ...sed Caption THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Move SEL Return Set Closed Caption Caption Display Off On Auto Analog Captions Mode Captions Text Channel 1 2 3 4 Set The Clock Magic Focus Setup Set The Inputs Move SEL Select Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Menu Preference Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV NOTE 1 CAPTION DISPLAY will not work when viewing a 480p 720p or...

Page 72: ...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 precision parts may result Avoid placing the remote control or the Simple Remote Control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may ...

Page 73: ...efects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located 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 p...

Page 74: ... H E C K T H E S E I T E M S A N D T R Y T H E S E A D J U S T M E N T S No Picture no sound Sound OK picture poor Picture OK sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color B e s u r e e x t e r n a l c o n n e c t i o n i s c o r r e c t B e s u r e p o w e r c o r d i s p l u g g e d i n B e s u r e T V i s s w ...

Page 75: ...w Easy to Use 3 Language On Screen Menu New AV Network Infra Red IR System Control up to 4 components with one remote 2 IR Mouse cables included Full Set of Input Jacks including S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR Inputs Power Input AC 120V 60Hz Stand by Power 1 3W Power Consumption Refer to rear panel at the back of the T V Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Channel coverage 181ch VHF Band 2 13 UHF Band...

Page 76: ...d expedient assistance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and serv ice will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warr...

Page 77: ...g call for a copy 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la période couverte par la garantie sur le fonc tionnement ou pour de l assistance technique communiquez avec La version français de votre manual se trouve a l exterieur de la boîte Si le manuel ...

Page 78: ...L Language Menu Language 66 Locks Change Access Code 58 Channel Lock 58 Input Lock 58 Locks Continued Front Panel Lock 58 TV Time Lock 58 Movie Ratings 59 TV Ratings 60 TV Ratings Canadian English 61 TV Ratings Canadian French 62 Loudness 51 M Magic Focus Auto Convergence 7 64 Manual Convergence 65 Menu Preference Language 66 Background 67 Monitor Out 9 N Noise Reduction 50 P Perfect Volume 51 Pho...

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