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PROJECTION COLOR TV 61SWX10B 61SWX12B 53SWX10B 53SWX12B OPERATING GUIDE 53UWX10BA 61UWX10BA 43UWX10B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-22 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER ULTRATEC BIT-MAP 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. 23-35 36-70 71-75
PROJECTION COLOR TV 61SWX10B 61SWX12B 53SWX10B 53SWX12B OPERATING GUIDE 53UWX10BA 61UWX10BA 43UWX10B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-22 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER ULTRATEC BIT-MAP 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. 23-35 36-70 71-75
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... best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of set . If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will be sure that is free from the perforated back cover of the room. BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 20...be sufficient. To see this large screen at least four feet from the screen. Picture brightness decreases as possible to the height of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of air to...
... best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of set . If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will be sure that is free from the perforated back cover of the room. BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 20...be sufficient. To see this large screen at least four feet from the screen. Picture brightness decreases as possible to the height of the HITACHI Projection Television is its best, test various locations in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of air to...
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...cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to produce... a high quality picture. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television. HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with an S-VIDEO feature in place of the standard video cable to the antenna mixer. Cables can ...
...cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs, and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to produce... a high quality picture. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television. HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with an S-VIDEO feature in place of the standard video cable to the antenna mixer. Cables can ...
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VOL+ CH- ̇ ̈ ̄ CURSOR CH+ ̄ INPUT 3 L/MONO R S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MAGIC FOCUS ቫ ቪ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features ... level. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW Models: 61UWX10BA, 53UWX10BA, 43UWX10B POWER PUSH Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B, 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B POWER PUSH ባቢ ብ ቤ INPUT MENU EXIT SELECT VOL- VOL+ CH- ̇ ̈ ̄ CURSOR CH+ ̄ INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEOL...
VOL+ CH- ̇ ̈ ̄ CURSOR CH+ ̄ INPUT 3 L/MONO R S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MAGIC FOCUS ቫ ቪ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features ... level. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW Models: 61UWX10BA, 53UWX10BA, 43UWX10B POWER PUSH Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B, 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B POWER PUSH ባቢ ብ ቤ INPUT MENU EXIT SELECT VOL- VOL+ CH- ̇ ̈ ̄ CURSOR CH+ ̄ INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEOL...
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Your HITACHI Projection TV will make sure the TV is selected. Press the INPUT button until...or VCR to instantly view your picture quality to optimum performance. ቫ FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for approximately five seconds. NOTES: 1. Check the Power Light to make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount ...FOCUS Use this button to adjust your favorite show or new recording. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on...
Your HITACHI Projection TV will make sure the TV is selected. Press the INPUT button until...or VCR to instantly view your picture quality to optimum performance. ቫ FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for approximately five seconds. NOTES: 1. Check the Power Light to make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount ...FOCUS Use this button to adjust your favorite show or new recording. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on...
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If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: NOTE: 1. If you to front panel jacks. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 10 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2.
If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in the following examples: NOTE: 1. If you to front panel jacks. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 10 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2.
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..., 43UWX10B ቢቦ ቧ ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT ብ ባ ቤ Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B ቩቪ ቢ ቦቧ OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT INPUT ANT...
..., 43UWX10B ቢቦ ቧ ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT ብ ባ ቤ Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B ቩቪ ቢ ቦቧ OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT INPUT ANT...
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... component outputs may use these connectors in the THEATERINPUT SOURCE menu. (see page 68) ቫ SUB WOOFER Output This jack provides variable audio output to a sub-woofer accessory. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be compatible with 8-Ohm impedance only. ...ቩ Optical Input This jack provides high quality audio input from a Dolby Digital DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box. S-Video has a higher priority over video input. 2. Such a connection...
... component outputs may use these connectors in the THEATERINPUT SOURCE menu. (see page 68) ቫ SUB WOOFER Output This jack provides variable audio output to a sub-woofer accessory. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be compatible with 8-Ohm impedance only. ...ቩ Optical Input This jack provides high quality audio input from a Dolby Digital DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box. S-Video has a higher priority over video input. 2. Such a connection...
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... L R LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier VCR #2 INPUT S-VIDEO V L R ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Optional, see tips on page 15 OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see...
... L R LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier VCR #2 INPUT S-VIDEO V L R ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Optional, see tips on page 15 OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box Optional, see...
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... your television warranty) S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR #2 INPUT S-VIDEO V L R Optional, see tips on page 15 Stereo System Amplifier INPUT ... L R See connections on page 15 - +- + LR INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT INPUT ANT A TO REAR SPEAKER CONVERTER L ANT B R AUDIO TO HI-FI R L SUB WOOFER STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your...
... your television warranty) S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR #2 INPUT S-VIDEO V L R Optional, see tips on page 15 Stereo System Amplifier INPUT ... L R See connections on page 15 - +- + LR INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT INPUT ANT A TO REAR SPEAKER CONVERTER L ANT B R AUDIO TO HI-FI R L SUB WOOFER STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 OHM SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS (Such damage is NOT COVERED by your...
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... place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. This could cause damage to your audio outputs or other electronic equipment for the Left Speaker. Your component outputs may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. TO EXTER N AL SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER L R CAUTION: Do... input jack. If your entertainment system. A single VCR can be labeled Y-CBCR. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 4 &5) connections are provided for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left...
... place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. This could cause damage to your audio outputs or other electronic equipment for the Left Speaker. Your component outputs may degrade the audio performance of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. TO EXTER N AL SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER L R CAUTION: Do... input jack. If your entertainment system. A single VCR can be labeled Y-CBCR. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 4 &5) connections are provided for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left...
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... PANEL OF TELEVISION Models: 61UWX10BA, 53UWX10BA, 43UWX10B ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT INPUT ANT A TO REAR SPEAKER CONVERTER L ANT...
... PANEL OF TELEVISION Models: 61UWX10BA, 53UWX10BA, 43UWX10B ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT INPUT ANT A TO REAR SPEAKER CONVERTER L ANT...
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... HI-FI output on the TV. ብ These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. FIRST TIME USE Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B Match the numbers below to the diagrams for SURROUND functions.) ቢ The television's internal speakers. ባ The television's internal center channel speaker, which is ...
... HI-FI output on the TV. ብ These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. FIRST TIME USE Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B Match the numbers below to the diagrams for SURROUND functions.) ቢ The television's internal speakers. ባ The television's internal center channel speaker, which is ...
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JAZZ CLUB ᕃ ᕄ ᕆ ᕅ ᕇ Listener has feeling of being at a stadium. Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B FIRST TIME USE SURROUND FEATURE REQUIRED CONNECTION OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT OFF ᕃ ᕅ ᕇ Receive mono and stereo sound. ROCK ... is Low Frequency Effects for the front (FL, C, FR) plus separate, full-range left , center and right channels. The center channel audio will be heard from (ᕄ), this speaker cannot be disabled, creating better separation between left and right surround channels (SL, SR). DOLBY DIGITAL...
JAZZ CLUB ᕃ ᕄ ᕆ ᕅ ᕇ Listener has feeling of being at a stadium. Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B FIRST TIME USE SURROUND FEATURE REQUIRED CONNECTION OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT OFF ᕃ ᕅ ᕇ Receive mono and stereo sound. ROCK ... is Low Frequency Effects for the front (FL, C, FR) plus separate, full-range left , center and right channels. The center channel audio will be heard from (ᕄ), this speaker cannot be disabled, creating better separation between left and right surround channels (SL, SR). DOLBY DIGITAL...
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...: 61UWX10BA, 53UWX10BA, 43UWX10B Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT...
...: 61UWX10BA, 53UWX10BA, 43UWX10B Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of VCR VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT...
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... A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B Back of VCR V L R OUTPUT AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT INPUT ANT A TO REAR SPEAKER CONVERTER...
... A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B Back of VCR V L R OUTPUT AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B OPTICAL COAXIAL INPUT INPUT ANT A TO REAR SPEAKER CONVERTER...
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... Television ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B See tips on line input-output connections. 21...
... Television ANT A TO CONVERTER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B See tips on line input-output connections. 21...
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... HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Rear Panel of Television Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B OPTICAL OUT L OUTPUT R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OPTICAL OUTPUT Back of OUT VIDEO...
... HI-FI R L VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) L L R R AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PB (MONO) L PR R AUDIO INPUT 4 PB (MONO) L L PR R AUDIO R AUDIO INPUT 5 MONITOR OUT Rear Panel of Television Models: 61SWX10B, 61SWX12B 53SWX10B, 53SWX12B OPTICAL OUT L OUTPUT R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OPTICAL OUTPUT Back of OUT VIDEO...
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... as explained above. ባ,ቤ LIGHT BUTTON When you are either labeled as follow for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment.) ቢ POWER ባ TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD AV1 AV2 STB AV3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ቤ 7 8 9 SLEEP ANT C.C. 0 LAST CH ...set -top-box and press the SET-TOPBOX (STB) button. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box. To...
... as explained above. ባ,ቤ LIGHT BUTTON When you are either labeled as follow for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment.) ቢ POWER ባ TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD AV1 AV2 STB AV3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ቤ 7 8 9 SLEEP ANT C.C. 0 LAST CH ...set -top-box and press the SET-TOPBOX (STB) button. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box. To...
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... TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until this button is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 34) NOTE: Your remote control "SOURCE WIZARD" buttons are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 55 for best..., etc. AV1-Use for CD brand AV2-Use for TAPE brand AV3-Use for the TV to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on your Audio/Video components as "AV1, AV2 and AV3," or "CD, TAPE, and AMP." button Press this button to program your AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. If your remote...
... TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until this button is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 34) NOTE: Your remote control "SOURCE WIZARD" buttons are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 55 for best..., etc. AV1-Use for CD brand AV2-Use for TAPE brand AV3-Use for the TV to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on your Audio/Video components as "AV1, AV2 and AV3," or "CD, TAPE, and AMP." button Press this button to program your AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER brand. If your remote...