Hitachi 51S715 manual

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    PROJECTION COLOR TV Operating Guide for 57S715, 51S715 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ................................................................................................................. . 4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 [...]

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    ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and in[...]

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    ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-3842WL (Part No. HL02062). 2. T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off. 2. Insert two new “AA” size batteries for the remote control.[...]

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    HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PROJECTION TV 5 CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed too close to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picture distortion. ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a[...]

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    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 6 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK P ANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CA TV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CA TV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead [...]

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    FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 7  INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+           CURSOR  MAGIC FOCUS  PHOTO INPUT   MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. T his butt[...]

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    FRONT P ANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS 8 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R PHOTO INPUT The front panel USB slot is provided to view digital still pictures from your digital came[...]

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    REAR P ANEL JACKS 9  Antenna Input ANT A - A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CA TV (Cable TV) input. ANT A can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B - A 75-Ohm RF antenna input. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.  Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button and CURSOR[...]

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    REAR P ANEL JACKS 10  HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompress ed high-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single cable. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital forma[...]

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    After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen below appears. The third screen below will appear if a channel is not authorized for viewing. Press the EXIT button to exit the second screen. Please take note of all information on the screen (you will provide this information to your cable operator). Call your cable operator and give [...]

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    12 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS NOTES: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this TV , except when noted as “provided”. VCR #2 Outside antenna or d[...]

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    13 TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided 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 audio jack on the televis[...]

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    14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for limited viewing uses only. 12345 9 8 7 6 RS232C CENTER OUT ANT A S-VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) P R P B Y/ VIDEO Y/ VIDEO P R P B MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HDMI 1 ANT[...]

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    15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL 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 set below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the INPUT[...]

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    16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO 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 set below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the [...]

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    17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable [...]

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    18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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 set below . When using a component with DVI output, you also have to connect the AUDIO OUT (R/L) of [...]

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    19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: 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 set below . 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 [...]

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    20 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Projection TV , the new remote control is designed to operate dif ferent types of VCRs, CA TV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver , DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.[...]

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    21 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.)  MODE Indicator T urns on or blinks to show remote control mode.  SOURCE ACCESS (  ,  ) buttons Press these buttons to s[...]

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    22 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 ST ANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side pane[...]

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    23 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  DA Y/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 room light. Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more detailed picture (see page 41 for [...]

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    24 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR P AD and SELECT button to select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also toggle between the Inputs menu items . Then press the SELECT button to sel[...]

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    HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV 25 PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV . No. 7/10 03/04/03 1632x1232 Vacation Picture No. Date Resolution File Name Jump Slideshow Rotate Please Enter Picture Number - - 0 7 Jump Input 2 Input 1 An[...]

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    HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV 26 Jump Slideshow Rotate Slideshow Jump Slideshow Rotate 5 sec Start Interval 5 seconds 5 seconds.. etc. SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the Photos in the memory card. T ime interval selections can be set from 5, 10 an d 30 seconds. Use CURSOR P AD  ,  to highlight Slideshow i[...]

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    HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV 27  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. 3:32PM Ant A 122-1 KPBS-DT Engl DTVCC TV-Y 720p Format TV Time No Info 3:32 PM Day/Night Mo[...]

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    28 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (  or  ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down. Press the VOL wheel again to turn the sound of f completely (MUTE). T o res[...]

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    29 Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, INPUT :2, INPUT :3, INPUT :4, or INPUT :5). Y ou may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (ANT A, INPUT :2, INPUT :3, INPUT :4 or INPUT :5).  PIP button Press the PIP butt[...]

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    30 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main Picture Sub Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP sub-pictures or Thumbnail channels. Press the SELECT butto[...]

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    31 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)  P AUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the P AUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company , recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. T o return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the P AUSE button repeatedly to toggle betwee[...]

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    32 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to pages 38-39 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the f[...]

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    33 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL SET -T OP-BOX/SA TELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver . This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages[...]

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    34 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player . This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer to pages 38-39 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote control at the fr[...]

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    35 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR/PVR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs/PVRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer to pages 38-39 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR. 2. Aim the remote [...]

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    36 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT GUIDE     C.C.    MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the Audio equipment for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Audio equipment. CD AMP/RCVR Op[...]

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    USING YOUR REMOTE “ENT” BUTT ON TO ACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE TV 37 INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of th e TV . Setup for this feature is applicable to the remote control’s normal mode only and only applies to the DVD, CBL, STB, P[...]

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    38 PVR/VCR, CABLE, SA TELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Admiral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209 Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0278 Aiwa . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    39 PVR/VCR, CABLE, SA TELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL NSC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0063 Novaplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0618 Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0019 Optimus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0021 Pace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0237, 1877 Panasonic. . . .[...]

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    40 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HIT ACHI Projection TV . 2. Press the CURSOR P AD 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. GUIDE Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SE[...]

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    41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . T int 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 sta[...]

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    42 Set the Antenna Set Antenna settings. Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan. Signal Meter Access Signal Meter . Channel List Set Channel List. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. TV T ime Lock Set specific time to Lock TV . Movie Ratings Block various types of movies [...]

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    VIDEO 43 Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Edge Enhancement Black Enhancement 100% 50% 50% 50% High Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel SEL Select Day Night Timers Reset Video Settings ANT A/B High High Picture Mode Day Night Return Next/Prev Setup Select VIDEO to adjust pi[...]

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    VIDEO 44 Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR P AD  or  to adjust the function. Press the SELECT button to select the function settings. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return[...]

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    VIDEO 45 This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. Use CURSOR P AD to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button to select Reset Video Settings. Use the CURSOR P AD  to access other video settings. Y ou can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increas[...]

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    VIDEO 46 Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user ’s preference in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Color Decoding Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Noise Reduction Auto Color Color Deco[...]

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    AUDIO 47 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . Audio SRS Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Audio Source BBE Perfect Volume Internal Speakers 50% Off Stereo Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers On Off 50% LR Hard Change Value Auto Noise Cancel Off Setup Loudness Off This fun[...]

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    AUDIO 48 Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of the TV . The source you select will be dis- p[...]

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    AUDIO 49 Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM d ecoder capabilities. Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Loudness Auto Noise Cancel 50% Off On On On 45% LR Stereo Change Value Perfect Volume On DRC Digital [...]

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    50 ASPECT Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THE CURSOR P AD  ,  ,  ,  to select menu item. Press THE SELECT button to select. A “  ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. V ertical Position This function allows you to select when aspect style is either[...]

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    51 CHANNEL MANAGER Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. NOTE: When a CableCARD is installed, Auto Channel Scan will not be available. This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan memory . Move SEL Return Chan. Manager Set The Antenna Auto[...]

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    52 CHANNEL MANAGER This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your Favorite (F A V) Channels. Select Signal Meter when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This feature will show the signal strength and peak values of the Antenna sig[...]

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    53 LOCKS 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. [...]

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    54 LOCKS Use MOVIE RA TINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to select the MOVIE RA TING category that you want to block. 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 and higher ([...]

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    55 LOCKS TV Ratings Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Category DL S VF V Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings TV Ratings Locks TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart Use TV RA TINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program t[...]

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    56 LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Canadian Ratings English Chart Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television prog[...]

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    57 LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Canadian Ratings French Chart Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs[...]

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    58 TIMERS Select T imers to set your Clock, Sleep T imer , Event T imer and Day/Night T imer Recordings. Timers Move SEL Return Select Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event T imer” or Day/Nigh[...]

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    59 TIMERS Select this feature to set your Sleep T imer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer 0:00 Press the CURSOR P AD  repeatedly to set your T imer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:[...]

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    60 TIMERS NOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event T imer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer . 2. The Off T imer will only activate if the TV was turned on by the On T imer and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after the On T imer has been activated, the Off T imer will deactivate.[...]

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    61 SETUP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup 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 Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video [...]

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    62 SETUP MAGIC FOCUS MAGIC FOCUS Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. The Magic Focus button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is set to Manual (see page 63 or 64). Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for gr[...]

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    63 SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (9 Point Manual Adjustment) Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-9 POINT MANUAL-ST ART to access convergence 9 point pattern. The adjustment point is indicated by the Adjustment Point Cursor . To Move Adjustment Point To move the adjustment point cursor using t[...]

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    64 SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (1 17 Point Manual Adjustment) Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-1 17 POINT MANUAL-ST ART to access convergence 1 17 point pattern. The adjustment point is indicated by the Adjustment Point Cursor . To Move Adjustment Point To move the adjustment point curso[...]

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    65 SETUP This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  to highlight the language of your choice. Press SELECT to select the highlighted language. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to previous menu. Menu Preference Move SEL Return Set The[...]

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    66 SETUP This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or the CURSOR P AD  to return to previous menu. Select SOLID for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu[...]

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    67 SETUP Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to V ideo2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  ,  or  , then press the SELECT button to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to Video2 automatically , when the Video2 input device is turned on. This[...]

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    68 SETUP Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Use this feature to select between 1080i and 540p. 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 return to “Set Black Side Panel - OFF” setting e[...]

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    69 SETUP Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. T ext is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. T [...]

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    70 SETUP Move SEL Return Model: Dimensions (Inches) (mm) Height: - / - Width: - / - Depth: - / - Move SEL Return Caution: Continuous on-screen displays such as Video games, stock market quotations, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage. Such “SCREEN BURNS” are not covered by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. Caution Setu[...]

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    71 SETUP NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. Upgrades Move SEL Select Software Version #: Main VXX.XX MMC Software Upgrade Please insert MMC card before upgrading. Upgrade Now Quick Start Up Upgrades Set AV Control CableCARD Info Setup Move SEL Select Setu[...]

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    72 CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty . Place your T elevision away from extreme heat, humidity , and extremely dusty places. Remove th[...]

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    73 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from 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 direct path and[...]

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    USEFUL INFO 74 HIT ACHI Projection T elevision incorporates advanced power surge 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 (ON/OFF switch) once. 2. I[...]

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    USEFUL INFO 75 •V elocity Modulation • Six Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-T uner Picture in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and 9-point/1 17-point Manual Adjustment) •2 Antenna Inputs (Either for Analog/Digital) •V ideo Input Sensor • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (High Bandwidth Digital Cont[...]

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    USEFUL INFO 76 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi W ay Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However , should you require service , a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been es[...]

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    USEFUL INFO 77 In Canada: 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, L TD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty , service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual i[...]

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    78 INDEX A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,50 Audio Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Dolby Digital . . . . . . . .[...]

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    79 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE IMPORT ANT – READ CAREFULL Y : This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you and Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HAL-HED"). By using this Hitachi digital television (the "DTV") and its software (the "Software"), you agree to be boun[...]

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    END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE 80 7. LIMIT A TION OF LIABILITY . IN NO EVENT SHALL HAL-HED OR ANY OF ITS P ARENT OR AFFILIA TE COMP A- NIES BE LIABLE T O YOU OR ANY THIRD P ARTY FOR ANY DIRECT , INDIRECT , INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, EXEM- PLARY , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GO[...]

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