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Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel 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. 18-31 32-56 57-62 PROJECTION COLOR TV 57UWX20B 51UWX20B 43FWX20B OPERATING GUIDE 57GWX20B 51GWX20B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch.
Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel 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. 18-31 32-56 57-62 PROJECTION COLOR TV 57UWX20B 51UWX20B 43FWX20B OPERATING GUIDE 57GWX20B 51GWX20B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch.
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... which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects. 15. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Follow all warnings. 4. Clean only with one wider than the other. Use only with respect to proper grounding for ... are designed to Article 820-40 of cable entry as practical. IMPORTANT Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (nonmoving) patterns can mark or damage floor surfaces...
... which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects. 15. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Follow all warnings. 4. Clean only with one wider than the other. Use only with respect to proper grounding for ... are designed to Article 820-40 of cable entry as practical. IMPORTANT Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (nonmoving) patterns can mark or damage floor surfaces...
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...four feet from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may appear on the picture screen. Differences in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet... and as close to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to find the optimum spot for viewing. To avoid cabinet ...
...four feet from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may appear on the picture screen. Differences in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet... and as close to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to find the optimum spot for viewing. To avoid cabinet ...
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... to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left audio jack. ...Press the INPUT button until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. VOL+ CH- VOL+ CH- ̇ ̈ ̄ CURSOR CH+ ̆... buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up from ... hook-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the screen. If you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to ...
... to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left audio jack. ...Press the INPUT button until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. VOL+ CH- VOL+ CH- ̇ ̈ ̄ CURSOR CH+ ̆... buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up from ... hook-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the screen. If you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to ...
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... DTV format such as a Set-Top-Box, high-band DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS with Digital Content Protection.. It may be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 10 To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input...
... DTV format such as a Set-Top-Box, high-band DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS with Digital Content Protection.. It may be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 10 To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input...
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VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR buttons, except for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV ... the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use the number keys to enter the channel number. Del Move SEL Select When no on-screen displays are on pages 25, 26 and 27 for numeric entries. To add channels to Favorite Channels...
VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR buttons, except for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV ... the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use the number keys to enter the channel number. Del Move SEL Select When no on-screen displays are on pages 25, 26 and 27 for numeric entries. To add channels to Favorite Channels...
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... than the gray areas. 4:3 EXPANDED Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) sources by expanding the outer edges of the image to fill the 16:9 screen. Note: Use this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to display conventional (4:3) images. The center of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2...
... than the gray areas. 4:3 EXPANDED Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) sources by expanding the outer edges of the image to fill the 16:9 screen. Note: Use this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to display conventional (4:3) images. The center of the image remains unaltered. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2...
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... is connected to check the channel being controlled. ቱ MENU button The MENU button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቯ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button will start the On-Screen Display. 24 Audio Broadcast Wide Mode Virtual HD Picture Closed Mode Captioning Off Timer TV Time Lock Stereo...
... is connected to check the channel being controlled. ቱ MENU button The MENU button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቯ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button will start the On-Screen Display. 24 Audio Broadcast Wide Mode Virtual HD Picture Closed Mode Captioning Off Timer TV Time Lock Stereo...
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...; , ̄ will move the sub-picture up/down. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the main picture. To select between VIDEO: 1, ... VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R 51/57UWX20B 51/57GWX20B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (...button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. When the lower channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is for...
...; , ̄ will move the sub-picture up/down. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for the main picture. To select between VIDEO: 1, ... VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Models: ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R 51/57UWX20B 51/57GWX20B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (...button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. When the lower channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is for...
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... B input is set in memory) and display them as a sub-picture.) ቤ PIP MODE button To change PIP to remove the sub-pictures from the screen. The SWAP button will depend on . ባ SWAP button If you wish to switch what is selected as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be... SURF) press the PIP MODE button when PIP is tuned during this button will be removed from the screen. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A or ANT B is being shown on the screen. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) MODES POP NTSC (ANT A/B) YES 480i YES 480p x 720p x 1080i x PIP x x x x YES ...
... B input is set in memory) and display them as a sub-picture.) ቤ PIP MODE button To change PIP to remove the sub-pictures from the screen. The SWAP button will depend on . ባ SWAP button If you wish to switch what is selected as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be... SURF) press the PIP MODE button when PIP is tuned during this button will be removed from the screen. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A or ANT B is being shown on the screen. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) MODES POP NTSC (ANT A/B) YES 480i YES 480p x 720p x 1080i x PIP x x x x YES ...
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Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. Video Audio Ch. Press the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. HELP OSD MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use. 32 Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. 1.
Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to highlight a different feature. 3. Video Audio Ch. Press the CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. HELP OSD MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use. 32 Press EXIT on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. 1.
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Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video center is either 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2. Press the CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Vertical Position ... input jacks (Y-PBPR) and notice that VIDEO-Color System is OFF. Color Use this function to previous menu. Press EXIT to adjust the level of screen). The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be adjusted.
Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video center is either 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2. Press the CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Vertical Position ... input jacks (Y-PBPR) and notice that VIDEO-Color System is OFF. Color Use this function to previous menu. Press EXIT to adjust the level of screen). The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be adjusted.
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... CODE to change the access code number, select Change Access Code. Picturein-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 50). 3. Text appears on the screen to indicate that you feel may be blocked. LOCKS Locks This function will reset the secret code number back to the factory preset 0000. To...
... CODE to change the access code number, select Change Access Code. Picturein-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 50). 3. Text appears on the screen to indicate that you feel may be blocked. LOCKS Locks This function will reset the secret code number back to the factory preset 0000. To...
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... up for all on the remote to highlight the language of your choice. MENU CURSOR Video Audio Ch. Use the CURSOR ̆ or ̄ on -screen displays. MENU CURSOR Setup Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move...
... up for all on the remote to highlight the language of your choice. MENU CURSOR Video Audio Ch. Use the CURSOR ̆ or ̄ on -screen displays. MENU CURSOR Setup Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move...
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... Set The Clock Time : Sun --:-- Press EXIT to previous menu. Select SOLID for a light background. Set The Clock The time must be seen behind menu screen), or select SHADED for a black background (no picture can use the "Set Event Timer" or "TV Time Out" features. AM Move Set SEL Return CURSOR...
... Set The Clock Time : Sun --:-- Press EXIT to previous menu. Select SOLID for a light background. Set The Clock The time must be seen behind menu screen), or select SHADED for a black background (no picture can use the "Set Event Timer" or "TV Time Out" features. AM Move Set SEL Return CURSOR...
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... if you are shown at the left. AIR VHF 2 ~ 13ch UHF 14 ~ 69ch RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on VHF 2~13 the screen 2 ~ 13 Mid band A~1 A-5 ~ A-1 14 ~ 22 95 ~ 99 Super band J~W 23 ~ 36 Hyper band 37 ~ 64 W + 1 ~ W + 28 Ultraband W + 29 ~ W + 84 65 ~ 125 Reception channels for channel...
... if you are shown at the left. AIR VHF 2 ~ 13ch UHF 14 ~ 69ch RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on VHF 2~13 the screen 2 ~ 13 Mid band A~1 A-5 ~ A-1 14 ~ 22 95 ~ 99 Super band J~W 23 ~ 36 Hyper band 37 ~ 64 W + 1 ~ W + 28 Ultraband W + 29 ~ W + 84 65 ~ 125 Reception channels for channel...
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... remote control button is pressed after Event Timer is not set the channel the TV will tune to select Event 1, 2 or 3. The message on the screen will disappear after three hours. AM Ant A Ch -- AM Ant A Ch -- --:-- AM Ant A Ch -- --:-- AM Once --:-- Press EXIT to change the ...channel after this function and the screen below will appear. Therefore, do not plan to send a Remote Control I/R to select the day of the week you change position of On time, Off...
... remote control button is pressed after Event Timer is not set the channel the TV will tune to select Event 1, 2 or 3. The message on the screen will disappear after three hours. AM Ant A Ch -- AM Ant A Ch -- --:-- AM Ant A Ch -- --:-- AM Once --:-- Press EXIT to change the ...channel after this function and the screen below will appear. Therefore, do not plan to send a Remote Control I/R to select the day of the week you change position of On time, Off...
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...: On/Off will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is sometimes used for a fourth language (may not be displayed on the TV screen. Text is for additional information such as or . Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are displayed on . When PIP Surf is ... Move SEL Select CURSOR Setup About Your TV Model: Dimensions Height: Width: Depth: (Inches) (mm Move SEL Return 56 This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is on or off. NOTE: 1. Use CURSOR ̆, ̄ to highlight the function to change the function. About ...
...: On/Off will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is sometimes used for a fourth language (may not be displayed on the TV screen. Text is for additional information such as or . Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are displayed on . When PIP Surf is ... Move SEL Select CURSOR Setup About Your TV Model: Dimensions Height: Width: Depth: (Inches) (mm Move SEL Return 56 This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is on or off. NOTE: 1. Use CURSOR ̆, ̄ to highlight the function to change the function. About ...
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...such as dropping it on your Television away from the wall outlet if your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a new battery. Do not leave it wet. Do ...heater. Avoid placing the remote control in a distorted picture. 57 Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to the precision parts may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. DO NOT Do not clean your Television will become erratic or possibly...
...such as dropping it on your Television away from the wall outlet if your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a new battery. Do not leave it wet. Do ...heater. Avoid placing the remote control in a distorted picture. 57 Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to the precision parts may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. DO NOT Do not clean your Television will become erratic or possibly...
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...1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • Full Set of SRS Labs, Inc. W+28 Ultra Band W+29 - symbol are registered trademarks of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • ... 39 989.90 41 1/4 1,047.0 20 5/8 523.90 153 51GWX20B 51UWX20B 50 1/8 1,273.5 48 12/16 1,239.0 25 1/16 636.0 238 57GWX20B 57UWX20B 54 3/16 1,376.2 54 1,372.0 25 8/16 647.9 265 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and ...
...1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • Full Set of SRS Labs, Inc. W+28 Ultra Band W+29 - symbol are registered trademarks of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • ... 39 989.90 41 1/4 1,047.0 20 5/8 523.90 153 51GWX20B 51UWX20B 50 1/8 1,273.5 48 12/16 1,239.0 25 1/16 636.0 238 57GWX20B 57UWX20B 54 3/16 1,376.2 54 1,372.0 25 8/16 647.9 265 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and ...