Hitachi 51F510 Operating Manual Download

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PROJECTION COLOR TV

Operating Guide for 57F510, 51F510

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

FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 4-18

THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 19-32

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY........................................................................................................ 33-65

CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION ..................................................................................66

RECEPTION PROBLEMS..........................................................................................................67

USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ...................................................................................... 68-72

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Summary of Contents for 51F510

Page 1: ...2 3 FIRST TIME USE 4 18 THE REMOTE CONTROL 19 32 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 33 65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS 67 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 68 72 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 2: ...NG TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE TELEVISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE TELEVISION 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 TELEV...

Page 3: ...some protec tion 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 ground ing for the mast and supporting 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 f...

Page 4: ...es for the remote control 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 Replace the cover BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover 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 ac...

Page 5: ...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 right of the receiver During daylight hours reflections from...

Page 6: ...xial shielded wire Cables can 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 ...

Page 7: ...ttons when in MENU mode When the TV power is turned OFF at 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 POWER LED Press this button to turn the TV on or off This LED light is on during normal operation MAGIC FOCUS Use this bu...

Page 8: ...IDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R INPUT 5 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R 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 FIRST TIME USE ...

Page 9: ...lity Component Y PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD player or Set Top Box You may use composite video signal for both inputs NOTE You may use VIDEO or S VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 3 and 4 but only one of these inputs may be used at a time 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 ANT A S VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO MONO MONO MONO MONO PR PB Y VIDEO ...

Page 10: ...y to your television screen Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio Video control systems which are commercially available Please see your dealer r...

Page 11: ...as provided VCR 2 Outside antenna or digital cable Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc VCR 1 DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB CB PR CR L R External Digital Component with HDMI output capability 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 Cable TV Box INPUT S VIDEO V L R OUTPUT S VIDEO V L R OUTPUT S VIDEO V L R ANT A S VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO MONO MONO MONO MONO PR PB Y VIDEO Y VIDEO PR PB MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HD...

Page 12: ...CR 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 In this case connect the...

Page 13: ...R PB Y VIDEO Y VIDEO PR PB MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HDMI 1 ANT B Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player AUDIO TO HI FI To Converter L R INPUT REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control connect the system as shown below FIRST TIME USE ...

Page 14: ...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 partic ular assortment of components and features F...

Page 15: ...OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 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 A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 see page 11 but note that a VCR cannot ...

Page 16: ...DEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 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 A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 see page 11 but note that a VCR can...

Page 17: ...ANT B DVD Player or HDTV STB DVI to HDMI Cable AUDIO TO HI FI ANT A S VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO MONO MONO MONO MONO PR PB Y VIDEO Y VIDEO PR PB MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HDMI 1 ANT B HDMI Output DVD Player or HDTV STB HDMI Cable AUDIO TO HI FI R L AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT HDMI HDMI DVI HDMI To Converter To Converter NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting ...

Page 18: ...OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 6 Press the the INPUTS button then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu 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 Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 1 Completely insert the...

Page 19: ...te your cable box 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 28 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...

Page 20: ...s the PAUSE button to freeze the picture Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to cycle through the three different freeze modes see page 27 Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze 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 roo...

Page 21: ...display conventional 4 3 sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the display area in order to fill it 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 to Zoom in once while in 16 9...

Page 22: ...nu items Then press the SELECT button to select Input 2 Input 1 Ant A Ant B Input 5 Move SEL Select Select to choose Antenna A Select to choose Antenna B Ant A Ant B Select to choose Input 1 for Video 1 Input 1 Select to choose Input 2 for Video 2 Input 2 Select to choose Input 3 for Video 3 Input 3 Select to choose Input 5 for Video 5 Input 5 Select to choose Input 4 for Video 4 Input 4 HOW TO US...

Page 23: ...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 SAP the time CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set Main Picture Source Time Aspect Mode Day Night Mode Closed Captioning Event Timer 3 32 PM Ant A ...

Page 24: ...lect channels Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9 or simply 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...

Page 25: ...OR buttons to enable the sub picture sound 3 Sub picture channel availability depends on the channel list Main Picture Sub Picture Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously with separate tuning control for each ANT A input can b...

Page 26: ...TURE IN PICTURE PIP MODES NTSC Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes NTSC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NTSC Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes NTSC 480i 480p 720p 1080i PIP Mode POP PIP 4x3 PIP 16x9 SPLIT 4 Pix Main Sub 4 6 8 12 PIP MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080...

Page 27: ...st Freeze mode you selected before you pressed the EXIT button will be the one that comes up after pressing the PAUSE button again 2 Each freeze frame is delayed about 0 1 1 10 second 3 Strobe Freeze is not available in 480p 720p 1080i inputs 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 butto...

Page 28: ...x If the cable box does not turn off try a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Cable box NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot 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 operatin...

Page 29: ... receiver does not turn off try a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your set top box satellite 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 a...

Page 30: ...a different two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your DVD player 7 You will need to set the display type of your DVD player 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 proced...

Page 31: ...turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCR 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 yo...

Page 32: ...0 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG 06 SANYO 07 SONY 01 TOSHIBA 05 CABLE BRAND CODE HAMLIN 22 23 24 25 JERROLD 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 OAK 26 27 28 PANASONIC 18 19 20 PIONEER 13 14 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 08 09 10 TOCOM 15 16 ZENITH 11 12 DIGITAL CABLE BRAND CODE PIONEER 29 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 30 SATELLITE BRAND CODE ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 S...

Page 33: ...buttons to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On Screen Display menu 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ON SCREEN DISPLAY ...

Page 34: ...ce Color Decoding Adjust the percentage of Red Green and Color according to preference Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors Noise Reduction Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture Auto Movie Mode Turn ON OFF the 3 2 Pulldown detection feature Treble Adjust the treble Bass Adju...

Page 35: ...ng based on the Canadian French ratings system Set the Clock Set Clock Settings Set Sleep Timer Set Sleep Timer intervals 30 min intervals 00 30 3 00 Set Day Night Timer Set Day Night picture mode settings Set Event Timer Set viewing reservation for TV programs Magic Focus Tune Up Automatic and manual alignment of the red green and blue colors to make white Menu Preference Choose English French or...

Page 36: ...is selected only the selected input will reset to initial conditions Video Use CURSOR buttons or to highlight and select 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 70 Brightness 50 55 Color 50 50 Tint 50 50 Sharpness 50 40 Colo...

Page 37: ...NENT VIDEO Y PBPR input jacks 3 If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks Y PBPR and notice that the TINT and COLOR are abnormal check to make sure that the VIDEO Color System is set properly 4 ANT A and B share a Video setting Also each of the video inputs have their own independent settings Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Tint Use this function to adjust the...

Page 38: ... n p u t t o t h e o r i g i n a l f a c t o r y s e t t i n g s R e s e t Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Edge Enhancement Black Enhancement 100 50 50 50 High Day Night Reset Video Settings ANT A B Middle High Noise Reduction Auto Color Color Decoding Video Move SEL Select Auto Movie Mode Off Off Off Color Management Use this function ...

Page 39: ...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 activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve vi...

Page 40: ...ound experience from just two external speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI Television SRS will also 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 speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI television If your HITACHI tel...

Page 41: ...ct this feature if using the internal speakers only OFF Select this feature if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system 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 This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume l...

Page 42: ...to 10 video center is toward top of screen Press the CURSOR buttons to select menu item Press the CURSOR buttons 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 Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input signal with VIDEO ID 2 The Auto Aspect function is best used on compo...

Page 43: ...ager Move SEL Return Channel Source Antenna Cable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan Start 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 RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 AIR VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch CATV CHANNEL VHF 2 13 Mid band A 1 A 5 A 1 Super band J W Hyper band W 1 ...

Page 44: ... 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 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 Move SEL Select Channel Source Au...

Page 45: ...rol channel or buttons Scan To add Scan On or skip Scan Off additional channels while in Channel Manager Cursor button to highlight the channel number then CURSOR buttons or to highlight other channels Once the desired channel is highlighted CURSOR button to scan column then CURSOR buttons or to select ON or OFF Move SEL Return Ch Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off Mov...

Page 46: ...the 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 Move Edit A Z 0 9 _ SEL R...

Page 47: ...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 deactivated except the Power button When TV TIME LOCK is turned on TIME LOCK you can set the BEGIN and END ti...

Page 48: ...n Canadian Ratings Eng TV Ratings Movie Ratings Locks 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 Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children General...

Page 49: ... 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 Parents strongly cautioned This program may contain sophisticated themes intense sexual s...

Page 50: ...nfrequent 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 violence which minimize or gloss...

Page 51: ...ot 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 violence or the vio lence conten...

Page 52: ...ght Timer feature Timers Set The Clock Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Return Time 2 53 PM Jun 28 2004 Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the current time hour and minute AM or PM Month Day and Year Use the CURSOR buttons to adjust settings Press the SELECT button to set the Time and Date Press EXIT to quit the menu NOTES When Daylight Saving Corr...

Page 53: ...0 2 30 and 3 00 Select this feature to activate and set your TV s Day Night Picture Mode automatically Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Timers Set Day Night Timer Day Mode On 12 00 AM Day Mode Off 12 00 AM Activate Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR buttons and the SELECT button to activate the Day Night Timer Use the CURSOR buttons to select Day Mode On and to ...

Page 54: ...rs Set Event Timer Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Please Set Clock First Use CURSOR buttons to highlight Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 and then press the SELECT button to select Use CURSOR buttons to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR buttons to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR buttons to highlight and select FINISH TI...

Page 55: ... Virtual HD Set The Inputs Menu Preference Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Move SEL Return Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Set Black Side Panel About Your TV Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Set AV Control Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the sub menu of your choice Press the SELECT button to select ON SCREEN DISPLAY ...

Page 56: ...y over each other to produce the white 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 o...

Page 57: ... the CURSOR buttons to highlight your chosen option Press the SELECT button to select Select CANCEL to cancel adjusted data and return to main picture Select DONE to save your adjustments and return to main picture Select BACK to return to the manual convergence adjustment mode Select RESET to recall the factory pre set convergence data NOTES 1 Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minute...

Page 58: ...e the CURSOR buttons to highlight your chosen option Press the SELECT button to select Select CANCEL to cancel adjusted data and return to main picture Select DONE to save your adjustments and return to the main picture Select BACK to return to the manual convergence adjustment mode Select RESET to recall the factory pre set convergence data NOTES 1 Please turn ON your television for at least 20 m...

Page 59: ...CE to return to previous menu Menu Preference Move SEL Return Set The Language English Francais Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid Move SEL Select Set The Language English Francais Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid Set Virtual HD Set The Inputs Menu Preference Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Move SEL Return Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Set Black Side Panel About Your TV Menu ...

Page 60: ...u Background Shaded Solid Menu Preference Setup Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight the name of the video inputs Press the SELECT button to select desired input name Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition Set The Inputs Move SEL Return Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VC...

Page 61: ...t menu Video 2 Auto Link NOTES 1 Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again To do this turn your VCR laserdisc or DVD player OFF This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above 2 When using REMOTE mode any remote control button will substitute for your video input device play button However intended operation is ...

Page 62: ...ray bar will appear in SPLIT MODE PIP and SPLIT FREEZE The TV set will always return to Set Black Side Panel OFF setting every time the TV is powered OFF NOTE To maximize operating life of the TV s picture tubes when watching 4 3 signal Black Side Panel is cancelled at Power OFF It is recommended to watch 4 3 signal with gray side bar NOTE Set Virtual HD is not available grayed out in 1080i input ...

Page 63: ... to highlight the function to change then press the SELECT button to select the function Press EXIT to quit menu or the CURSOR button to return to previous menu 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 Set Closed Caption Move SEL Return Caption ...

Page 64: ...tons to highlight the function to change then press the SELECT button to select the function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button to return to previous menu NOTE When TV Tuner Out is selected Variable Audio Out will not be available grayed out This feature will select the AV Control feature Set this feature if you want to control some of the TV functions from an external home control system Se...

Page 65: ... SCREEN BURNS are not covered by your Hitachi Factory Warranty Caution Setup About Your TV Set Virtual HD Set The Inputs Menu Preference Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Move SEL Return Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Set Black Side Panel About Your TV Setup About Your TV Set AV Control The TV model name and dimensions will be displayed on the TV screen The dimensions of each TV model are listed on p...

Page 66: ...n 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 cause the unit to cease operation When the batteries run down remote control operatio...

Page 67: ...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 68: ... 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 69: ...izontal Resolution Remote Controls many VCR brands cable boxes and satellite boxes New Easy to Use 3 Language On Screen Menu Full Set of Input Jacks including S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR 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 181 ch VHF Band 2 13 UHF Band 14 69 CATV Band A5...

Page 70: ...nd 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 war...

Page 71: ...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 fonction nement 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 es...

Page 72: ...n Remote 23 H HDMI 10 11 17 I Inputs Button 22 L Language Menu Language 59 Locks Change Access Code 47 Channel Lock 47 Input Lock 47 Front Panel Lock 47 TV Time Lock 47 Movie Ratings 48 TV Ratings 49 TV Ratings Canadian English 50 TV Ratings Canadian French 51 Loudness 41 M Magic Focus Auto Convergence 7 56 Manual Convergence 57 58 Menu Preference Language 59 Background 60 Monitor Out 9 64 P Pictu...

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