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... to persons. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the color television. • Model and serial numbers are indicated on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as this device that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to very high voltages and other hazards. Home Electronics Division...
... to persons. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the color television. • Model and serial numbers are indicated on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as this device that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to very high voltages and other hazards. Home Electronics Division...
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... provides guidelines for your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PREVENTION OF PATTERN BURN Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other sources, may require specific instructions pertaining to your outlet, consult an electrician for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is provided...
... provides guidelines for your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PREVENTION OF PATTERN BURN Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other sources, may require specific instructions pertaining to your outlet, consult an electrician for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is provided...
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... SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for viewing. To see this large screen at least four feet from outside light may appear on the picture screen. Differences in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from interference and multiple image...
... SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for viewing. To see this large screen at least four feet from outside light may appear on the picture screen. Differences in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from interference and multiple image...
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... the TV set TV features to turn the TV on or off when not in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to your desired sound level. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV screen. VOL+ CH- Your selection is selected. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in use. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV...
... the TV set TV features to turn the TV on or off when not in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to your desired sound level. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV screen. VOL+ CH- Your selection is selected. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in use. NOTE: Your HITACHI Projection TV...
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... INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to enter DIGITAL ARRAY mode. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The PERFECT PICTURE sensor will allow you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 8 This will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen...
... INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to enter DIGITAL ARRAY mode. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ POWER light You will see a red light when the TV is turned on. ቨ PERFECT PICTURE sensor The PERFECT PICTURE sensor will allow you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. 8 This will make automatic picture adjustments depending on the amount of the TV screen...
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...; ANTENNA INPUT Use an "F" type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. NOTE: Your component components R-Y outputs may be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI These jacks provide variable audio output to the stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 and 2 INPUTS...
...; ANTENNA INPUT Use an "F" type coaxial cable to connect an antenna or cable TV (CATV) output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. NOTE: Your component components R-Y outputs may be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI These jacks provide variable audio output to the stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 and 2 INPUTS...
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... to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV's PR input. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. A single VCR can be used at a time. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in place of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV...
... to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR-ON to the TV's PR input. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. A single VCR can be used at a time. It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT 1 in place of the Projection TV and an external amplifier. REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS CONNECT AFTER TURNING THE POWER OF THE TV...
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... TV set below . is not connected or the video device is dependent on the jack panel of components and features. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of video and audio inputs and outputs. VCR TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 13 Press the INPUT button to VIDEO and a video signal is pressed as shown below . 2. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is not received from the VIDEO INPUT jack on the model...
... TV set below . is not connected or the video device is dependent on the jack panel of components and features. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of video and audio inputs and outputs. VCR TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO INPUT 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 13 Press the INPUT button to VIDEO and a video signal is pressed as shown below . 2. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is not received from the VIDEO INPUT jack on the model...
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... on line input-output connections. 14 A single VCR can be used for more information on page 11 S-VH S V L R O U TPU T BACK O F VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to rear panel...
... on line input-output connections. 14 A single VCR can be used for more information on page 11 S-VH S V L R O U TPU T BACK O F VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL H ITAC H IM odel orsim ilarm odel NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to rear panel...
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..., MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these buttons to set or adjust all of the On-Screen Display features. ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to select the CHANNEL you wish to watch. ቧ INPUT button Use this button to select the main or sub-picture video source from the antenna or video inputs. 1 4 7 INPUT REC 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS TV/VCR PIX ባ STATUS button Press this button to check the channel being received, or if it has Stereo (ST), Second Audio (SAP...
..., MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these buttons to set or adjust all of the On-Screen Display features. ቨ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to select the CHANNEL you wish to watch. ቧ INPUT button Use this button to select the main or sub-picture video source from the antenna or video inputs. 1 4 7 INPUT REC 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 STATUS TV/VCR PIX ባ STATUS button Press this button to check the channel being received, or if it has Stereo (ST), Second Audio (SAP...
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... in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (see page 32) ቦ LAST CHANNEL button Use this button to turn the TV set or adjusted by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄) buttons and the TV will start quickly scanning through the channels. You may not receive some channels if you acces to FAMILY FAVORITES On-Screen Display. ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Audio Broadcast Stereo St...
... in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (see page 32) ቦ LAST CHANNEL button Use this button to turn the TV set or adjusted by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄) buttons and the TV will start quickly scanning through the channels. You may not receive some channels if you acces to FAMILY FAVORITES On-Screen Display. ብ CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Audio Broadcast Stereo St...
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... view the antenna input on the remote. The Dual Tuner can watch more than one program at the same time. The top channel display is the main picture and the bottom display is being controlled, to remove the sub-picture from the ANTENNA source or any of the sub- S-VH S V L R O U TPU T BACK O F VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU...
... view the antenna input on the remote. The Dual Tuner can watch more than one program at the same time. The top channel display is the main picture and the bottom display is being controlled, to remove the sub-picture from the ANTENNA source or any of the sub- S-VH S V L R O U TPU T BACK O F VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)/L R AUDIO INPUT 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP MOVE PIP FREEZE HELP PIP CH MENU...
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... Theater Modes Picture and sound are automatically set up for channel buttons. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. Set before using timer features. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Turn TV on with VIDEO:4 input. Adjust brightness. Adjust treble. Match red, green, and blue colors to factory preset. Adjust color. Adjust balance. First time set . 30 Adjust bass. Set AUDIO settings to make white. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset...
... Theater Modes Picture and sound are automatically set up for channel buttons. Select Antenna or Cable TV. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. Set before using timer features. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Turn TV on with VIDEO:4 input. Adjust brightness. Adjust treble. Match red, green, and blue colors to factory preset. Adjust color. Adjust balance. First time set . 30 Adjust bass. Set AUDIO settings to make white. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset...
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... AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Begin SELECT SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Auto Channel Set Installing Channel 110 88% Complete M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. See CHANNEL MEMORY to skip unused channels when using AUTO CHANNEL SET. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode...
... AUDIO THEATER Menu Language Signal Source Auto Channel Set Channel Memory Channel List Clock Set Digital Array Begin SELECT SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Auto Channel Set Installing Channel 110 88% Complete M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. See CHANNEL MEMORY to skip unused channels when using AUTO CHANNEL SET. Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode...
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... the displayed color up, down, left, or right. The output of the red and blue tubes can produce any color. Press the front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control MOVE button when adjustment is turned ON again, your old convergence data will save your adjustment data into memory, press the front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control MOVE Button. When adjusting convergence, always start at 9 different locations on the screen. SETUP SET UP DIGITAL ARRAY Your HITACHI Projection TV...
... the displayed color up, down, left, or right. The output of the red and blue tubes can produce any color. Press the front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control MOVE button when adjustment is turned ON again, your old convergence data will save your adjustment data into memory, press the front panel DIGITAL ARRAY button or the remote control MOVE Button. When adjusting convergence, always start at 9 different locations on the screen. SETUP SET UP DIGITAL ARRAY Your HITACHI Projection TV...
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... content. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. When VIDEO LOCK is turned on , the picture and sound for the chosen channel will also be blocked automatically. When TV TIME OUT is turned on , you forget your choice. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Cursor CUSTOMIZE Use number buttons to enter SEL the secret code Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings...
... content. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel Id. When VIDEO LOCK is turned on , the picture and sound for the chosen channel will also be blocked automatically. When TV TIME OUT is turned on , you forget your choice. Family Favorites Parental Control 4 Event Program Auto Link Closed Caption Menu Background M e n u To M e n u B a r To Q u i t E x i t Cursor CUSTOMIZE Use number buttons to enter SEL the secret code Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings...
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... situations. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Cursor Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Cursor Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight the category that you have selected. This program may be inappropriate due to its content. CUSTOMIZE TV RATINGS CUSTOM Use TV RATINGS...
... situations. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Cursor Parental Control **** Enter Secret Code Channel 3 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock TV Time Out Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Cursor Menu To Menu Bar To Quit Exit Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight the category that you have selected. This program may be inappropriate due to its content. CUSTOMIZE TV RATINGS CUSTOM Use TV RATINGS...
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... change AUTO LINK setting. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above. 3. This is convenient when you want to watch it later. NOTE: 1. Auto Link will automatically turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by AUTO LINK for three hours, the TV will only work with Video: 4 input. 2. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel...
... change AUTO LINK setting. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above. 3. This is convenient when you want to watch it later. NOTE: 1. Auto Link will automatically turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by AUTO LINK for three hours, the TV will only work with Video: 4 input. 2. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO SEL AUDIO THEATER Channel...
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... SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically set to on and cannot be turned off when the PERFECT PICTURE function is ON.) NOTE: It may be turned off when the PERFECT PICTURE function is located in the front panel) to produce a more blue, or STANDARD for weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting...
... SETTINGS VIDEO Your HITACHI Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically set to on and cannot be turned off when the PERFECT PICTURE function is ON.) NOTE: It may be turned off when the PERFECT PICTURE function is located in the front panel) to produce a more blue, or STANDARD for weak or strong TV signals to produce a clear picture. Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting...
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... Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • PERFECT PICTURE System • Remote (Controls many DVD/VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y/PB/PR Input Jacks • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Auto Link • Digital Convergence (Digital Array) • Energy Star® Compliant SPECIFICATION Inputs: • Power Input...
... Resolution • Pure Green and Red Filter Lenses • PERFECT PICTURE System • Remote (Controls many DVD/VCR brands, cable boxes, and satellite boxes.) • High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP) • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y/PB/PR Input Jacks • Closed Caption Decoder • High Resolution Picture-In-Picture with Freeze • Tuned Port Bass Reflex Speakers • Auto Link • Digital Convergence (Digital Array) • Energy Star® Compliant SPECIFICATION Inputs: • Power Input...