Hitachi 51F710A manual

PROJECTION COLOR TELEVISION Operating Guide for 51F710E, 57F710E, 51F710A, 57F710A and 65F710A IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ................................................................................................................. ...[...]

2 SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HIT ACHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality , performance, and ease of service of HIT ACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. T o help you operate these products properly , this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you[...]

Power source This television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, ac current. Insert the power cor d into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. T o prevent electric shock, do not use the television’ s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, r eceptacle, or other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposur[...]

4 Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories befor e disposing of the packing material. CAUTION: This SLF10 TV T op Shelf for use only with Hitachi 51F710E, 57F710E, 51F710A and 57F710A . Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury .  Remote Control Unit CLU-4341UG2 (Part No. HL0[...]

5 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Pr ojection T elevision ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However , if you are located in an exceptionally good signal ar ea that is free from interfer ence and multiple image ghosts, an indoor [...]

6 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased fr om most stores that sell audio/video pr oducts. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before pur chasi[...]

7 Quick Refer ence Remote Control Buttons and Functions First time use POWER BUTTON (TV , CBL, VCR, DVD, SA T) T ur ns the selected device on and off. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV . MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SA T , TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. CURSOR/SELECT BUTTO[...]

8 Fr ont Panel Controls First time use  MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU , making it possible to set TV features to your pr eference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode.  INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to display the input menu, CABLE , AIR , INPUT : 1, 2, 3,[...]

9 Fr ont Panel Jacks and Connections First time use The front panel jacks ar e provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcor der or VCR as shown in the following examples: 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 [...]

10 Rear Panel Connections First time use  Antenna Input CABLE – A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CA TV (Cable TV) input. AIR – A 75-Ohm RF antenna input. NOTE: Y ou may ask your local cable company whether DTV services are available.  Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, CURSOR buttons and SELECT button of the remote control[...]

 TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for ster eo amplifiers with center signal output capability . 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 36).  CableCARD Slot This slot is for the C[...]

12 TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO , Y- P B P R and HDMI connections are pr ovided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left au[...]

Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement.  The television’ s internal speakers will act as center speaker (select AUDIO - INTERNAL SPEAKERS - TV AS CENTER ).  These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio amplifier .  These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the R[...]

14 BEFORE OPERA TING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR P AD to select the CABLE, AIR or INPUT of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice (see page 21). NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not receiv[...]

15 Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sour ces First time use CONNECTING A COMPOSITE VIDEO AND A STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV to the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the [...]

CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAP ABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the TV to the right. When using a component with DVI output, you also have to connect the AUDIO OUT (R/L) of the component to the AUDIO IN (R/L)[...]

CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND AN AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y -P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV to the right. 2. Connect the cable from the C B /P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (P B ) jack. 3. Connec[...]

18 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Projection TV , the new remote control is designed to operate differ ent types of VCRs, CA TV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SA T) and DVD players with one touch. Basic operation keys are gr ouped together in one area. T o operate your TV , point the r emot[...]

 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 for instructions on how to set the remote contr ol to TV mode.)  MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to contr ol your TV , VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on which button is pressed.  P AUSE button Press the P AUSE b[...]

20  ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the pictur e format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the pictur e format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. • Antenna-Analog • S-Video/V ideo Input (Auto Aspect: Off) • HDMI-480i/480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off) • Component-48[...]

 INPUTS button When the remote contr ol is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pr essing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle thr ough the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to select. INPUT 1 Select to choose Input 1.[...]

22  VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (  or  ) until you obtain the desired sound level. T o reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). T o restor e the sound, press the MUTE button one m[...]

Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV incorporates T wo T uner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This T wo T uner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-pictur e simultaneously , with separate tuning control for each. When a DIGIT AL channel is viewed as the main picture, a DIGIT AL channel can not be vi[...]

24 PIP Mode Picture-in-Pictur e This feature is only available with a Digital 16:9, 720p and 1080i signal. T o prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR buttons. SPLIT Mode Picture-in-Pictur e Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub- picture evenly on the scr een. SURF Mode Picture-in-Pictur e Surf Mode PIP[...]

MAIN FREEZE Press the P AUSE button to freeze one frame of the picture you ar e currently viewing and the fr ozen frame will show in the Main Picture. Pr ess the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for freezing a pictur e frame with addresses. SPLIT FREEZE Press the P AUSE button to freeze the picture you are curr ently [...]

26 OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of cable boxes. Y ou must first program the r emote to match the remote system of your cable box (r efer below for pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your cable box. 3. T o switch to Cable (CBL[...]

OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR SET -TOP-BOX/SA TELLITE RECEIVER. This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of set-top-box/satellite systems. Y ou must first program the remote to match the r emote system of your set- top-box/satellite systems (refer below for pr e-codes). 1. T ur n ON your set-top-box/satellite systems. 2. Aim [...]

28 OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLA YER. This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of DVD players. Y ou must first program the r emote to match the remote system of your DVD player (r efer below for pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your DVD player . 3. T o switch to DVD[...]

OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR. This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of VCRs. Y ou must first program the r emote to match the remote system of your VCR (r efer below for pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your VCR. 3. T o switch to VCR pre-coded mode, pr ess and release the V[...]

30 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the differ ent features on your HIT ACHI Projection TV . 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to navigate and highlight a differ ent feature of the On-Scr een Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. On-Scr een Display On-Screen Display[...]

Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color T emperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color , set to Standard for standar d colors or Black and Wh[...]

32 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and impr ove picture quality . Y ou can independently customize each of the Video Inputs to your pr eference to incr ease viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial conditions. Picture Mode Use this fun[...]

Color T emperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for mor e natural color , set to Standard for accurate color or set to Black/White for more r eddish color . Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance Picture brightness in light scenes using the settings of f, low , middle and high. Edge Enhancement Use this fu[...]

34 Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE P ANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode. The top/bottom gray bar will appear in SPLIT MODE PIP and SPLIT FREEZE. The TV set will always r eturn to “Set Black Side Panel - OFF” setting every time the TV is powered “OFF”. NOTE: T o maximize operating life of[...]

Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your prefer ence and to improve the sound quality . 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons  or  to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to return to the main menu. NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting TR[...]

36 Audio Source Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo br oadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak ster eo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SA) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources r eceived will be displayed at the top left edge of the TV . See example to the right [...]

Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with OPTICAL DIGIT AL INPUT with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons  or  to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to return to[...]

38 Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button  to select. Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This feature will s[...]

Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically stor e active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan memory . 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight CABLE or AIR . 2. Press the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the ST ART or RESET option. 3. Press the SELECT button to select. NOTE: When a CableCARD is installed, Auto Channel Scan for CA[...]

40 This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number . The factory preset code is 0000 . Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code. 1. Us[...]

Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to select the MOVIE RA TING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RA TING that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for example PG-13, all movies rated PG-13[...]

42 Locks On-Screen Display TV Ratings Use TV RA TINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappr opriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to select the TV RA TING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RA TING that you have selected. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select[...]

Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to select the CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) that you have selected. O[...]

44 Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French pr ograms according to various pr ogram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to select the CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) that you [...]

Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer , Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button  to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the SET EVENT TIMER or DA Y/NIGHT TIMER feature. 1. Use the C[...]

46 Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER fr om 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR buttons  or  repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00 , 0:30 , 1:00 , 1:30 , 2:00 , 2:30 and 3:00 . Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’ s DA Y/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically [...]

47 Timers On-Screen Display Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of a pr ogram. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear . The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see [...]

48 Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button  to select. Magic Focus T une Up Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this featur e. The MAGIC FO[...]

NOTE: 1. Only a momentary press of the MAGIC FOCUS button is necessary to start AUTO DIGIT AL CONVERGENCE . At any time during this convergence correction process, you may press the MAGIC FOCUS button to exit the MAGIC FOCUS mode. However , the convergence correction process needs to be completed to SAVE the new corrected convergence data. 2. When [...]

50 Setup On-Screen Display Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (9 Point Manual Adjustment) NOTE: 1. Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 2. AUTO ADJUSTMENT MODE is recommended. If convergence is still not acceptable, use the MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE. 3. If AUTO ADJUSTMENT MODE is selected or the MAGIC FOCUS[...]

Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (117 Point Manual Adjustment) NOTE: 1. Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 2. AUTO ADJUSTMENT MODE is recommended. If convergence is still not acceptable, use the MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE. 3. If AUTO ADJUSTMENT MODE is selected or the MAGIC FOCUS button is pressed, all m[...]

52 Menu Prefer ence This feature will allow you to select any one of thr ee differ ent languages for all on-screen displays. Set the Language This function allows you to choose from thr ee menu languages. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the language of your choice. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to [...]

INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to INPUT 4 when it detects a video signal to INPUT 4 . 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the AUTO LINK setting of your choice. 2. When AUTO is selected, the TV will tur n on and tune to INPUT 4 automatically , when the INPUT 4 input device is turned on. Thi[...]

54 Setup On-Screen Display Digital Captions Set captions for digital programs. This function will help choose and set available language, font, size and style of digital captions. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  ,  ,  or  to highlight and select DIGIT AL CAPTIONS feature. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button  to return to previous [...]

Upgrades It shows software information and easy upgrade procedur e. This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a flash card (MMC CARD). If a future softwar e upgrade is requir ed for your TV , HIT ACHI will notify and provide you with a flash car d. In order to r eceive written notification and the flash card, please complete and [...]

56 IMPORT ANT POINTS: (a) Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself. (b) Request an installation specialist to install this unit. (c) HIT ACHI assumes no responsibility or liability for injury/damage as a r esult of consumer installation and handling. Be advised that improper consumer installation/handling is not cover ed by manufacturer’ s[...]

STEP 4 Remove the sensor box by unscrewing the 2 scr ews located on both sides of the sensor box, see (a). Rotate the sensor box and there ar e 4 low voltage connectors located on the sensor board, see (b). Disconnect the connector with the brown wir es (PDSE), see (c) and (d). (Make sure to push the center lock on the connector at the unplug time.[...]

58 ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURE STEP 10 Re-install the top (4) four screws into the lower r ear cover , see (a). Re-install the (4) four side screws that hold the back cover to the cabinet, see (b). STEP 11 Re-connect the sensor connector to the sensor board, see (a). Re-install the sensor box, see (b). STEP 12 Re-install 4 screws (  ,  ,  ,  ) [...]

59 65” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions Useful Information IMPORT ANT POINTS: (a) Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself. (b) Request an installation specialist to install this unit. (c) HIT ACHI assumes no responsibility or liability for injury/damage as a r esult of consumer installation and handling. Be advised that improper consumer[...]

60 65” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions STEP 4 Remove the joint connector bolts from each side of the TV set using the allen wrench that is pr ovided inside of the instruction bag, see (a) and (b). STEP 5 Remove from the back side of the TV set only the top 4 screws of the lower r ear cover , see (b), as shown by the arrows on the r ear cabinet [...]

61 65” Disassembly/Assembly Instructions ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURE STEP 7 T o re-assemble the set, lift the top portion and align onto the bottom cabinet. Gently lower the top portion until it sits flush on the bottom. STEP 8 Re-install the joint connector bolts (4 pcs.) that were r emoved in step 4 of the disassembly . STEP 9 Re-install the top (4) fo[...]

62 Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING HIT ACHI Projection T elevision incorporates advanced power sur ge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the POWER SWITCH (O[...]

63 Useful Information Reception Pr oblems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference fr om automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the di[...]

64 Useful Information FEA TURES: • Superfine Picture Quality; 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many PVR/VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment). • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y -P B /P R • V elocity Modulation ?[...]

65 Useful Information Hitachi HIT ACHI AMERICA, L TD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HIT ACHI has made every effort to assur e you hours of trouble fr ee operation from your unit. However , should you requir e service, a network of HIT ACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide yo[...]

66 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE IMPORT ANT – READ CAREFULL Y : This End User License Agreement for HIT ACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HIT ACHI brand digital television (the “DTV”), and HIT ACHI America, Ltd., Home [...]

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