Hitachi 46F510 manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV Operating Guide for 46F500A IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3 FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL ................................[...]

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 [...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings.[...]

ACCESSORIES 4 FIRST TIME USE 1. Remote Control Unit is either CLU-4328UG (Part No. HL01838). 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 the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2.[...]

HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PROJECTION TV 5 FIRST TIME USE 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. 50 50 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BEST HORIZO[...]

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECT ORS 6 FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK P ANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CA TV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CA TV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal. V[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 7 FIRST TIME USE h INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO -AUDIO- L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ E F G H c f a b d g POWER PULL e PULL POWER a 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. This button also serves as the SELECT b[...]

FRONT P ANEL JACKS AND CONNECT ORS 8 FIRST TIME USE 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: 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 a [...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 9 FIRST TIME USE a Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled “T [...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 10 FIRST TIME USE f Component: Y -P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y -P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Set T op Box. Y ou may use composite video signal for INPUT :2. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. S-VIDEO has prior[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 11 FIRST TIME USE NOTE: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this television. P B P R P B P R Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable [...]

• S-VIDEO and DVI-HDTV 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 television. • Refer to the [...]

FIRST TIME USE 13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES T o control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below . NOTE: T o prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust thesound using the remote control of the TV set. REAR [...]

FIRST TIME USE 14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder , laserdisc player , DVD player , or HDTV Set T op Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner ’ s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The fol[...]

15 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE T O 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.[...]

16 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE T O 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[...]

17 FIRST TIME USE 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. Con[...]

18 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAP ABILITY T O INPUT 1 . 1. Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set at right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to [...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 19 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE T O 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 at 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[...]

20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. T o operat[...]

21 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f when the remote is in TV mode. b PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 25, 26 and 27 for description. c DA Y/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Da[...]

THE REMOTE CONTROL 22 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV f CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter “0” first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for th[...]

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

24 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV j VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p. k 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 and CHANNEL ID. l EXIT button When in ME[...]

25 THE REMOTE CONTROL Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:1, V :2, V:3, V :4, or V :5). Y ou may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (ANT A, V :1, V:2, V :3, V :4, or V :5). a PIP button Press the PIP button an[...]

THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 26 SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. b SURF button PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, Press the SURF button a second time t[...]

THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) e FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE 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 FREEZE button again. f FREEZE but[...]

28 THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR (refer to page 31 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VC[...]

29 THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE/SA TELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable/satellite boxes. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote sys- tem of your cable/satellite box (refer to page 31). 1. T urn ON your [...]

30 THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 page 31 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote c[...]

31 THE REMOTE CONTROL CABLE, SA TELLITE, VCR AND DVD CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL CABLE BRAND CODE General Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,23,24,25 Jerrold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y PULL P OWE R 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HIT ACHI Projection TV . 2. Press the CURSOR F , E , G , H to highlight a different feature, then press SELECT to choose. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press CURSOR F or E to[...]

ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) 33 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 [...]

VIDEO 34 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Return Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Reset Video Settings Edge Enhancement Setup Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Black Enhancement Chan. Manager 100% 50% 50% 50% High ANT A/B Middle High Day Night SEL Select Picture Mode Day Night Return Next/Prev MENU SELECT[...]

VIDEO 35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the CURSOR G or H to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the SELECT button to select the function settings. Press the CURSOR F or E to adjust the function. Press MENU to return to main menu. Press EXIT to quit menu. Use t[...]

VIDEO 36 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. Use CURSOR to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button to select Reset V ideo Settings. Use CURSOR H to access other video settings. Y ou can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to inc[...]

VIDEO 37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to the user ’ s preference. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Color Decoding Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset RGB R G B Off Off Off Noise Reduction Auto Color Color Decoding Color Management Video Mov[...]

AUDIO 38 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . Audio Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel 50% Off On Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Setup On On 45% LR Stereo Loudness On MENU SE[...]

AUDIO 39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel 50% SRS Off Locks[...]

ASPECT 40 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Aspect Mode Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press CURSOR G , H , F , E , to select menu item. Press the SELECT button to select. A “ A ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. V ertical Position This function allows you to select when aspect s[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV . Use CURSOR F , E to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the SELECT button to select highlighted source. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cab[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( G ) or DOWN ( H ). If the EXIT button is pressed while A UTO CHA NNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna [...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 43 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press CURSOR G or H to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Move SEL Return Ch# Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 Off -------- 9 Off -------- Chan. Manager Channel List Move SEL Select Channel Source Auto Channel Scan Start [...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan- nels a name when CA TV signal source is selected. NOTES: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same ANTENNA/CABLE m[...]

LOCKS 45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 secret code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to sele[...]

LOCKS 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use MOVIE RA TINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use CURSOR G or H 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 hi[...]

LOCKS 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings Locks Move SEL Return TV Ratings Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-YG: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Rating DL S VF V MENU SELECT TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart Use TV RA TINGS to prevent t[...]

LOCKS 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: MENU SELECT Canadian Ratings English Chart Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any ty[...]

LOCKS 49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: MENU SELECT Canadian Ratings French Chart Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) to[...]

SETUP 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR G or H on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup Setup Locks Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Set The Clock Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Set The Inputs Move SEL Return Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Chan. Manager Me[...]

SETUP 51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 52). Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for re[...]

SETUP 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-ST ART to access convergence crosshatch pattern. The adjustment point is indicated by the Adjustment Point Cursor . T o Move Adjustment Point T o move the adjustment point cursor using the CURSOR buttons, [...]

SETUP 53 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use CURSOR F , E 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 Setup Move SEL Re[...]

SETUP 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y The clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event T imer” or “TV T ime Out” features. Use CURSOR G or H to set the time and date. Press CURSOR F or E to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu. Set The Clock Setup Move SEL Return Set The Clock Time : 03:57 PM Apr 29, 2003 Setup Move SEL Return Set The[...]

SETUP 55 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press CURSOR G , H , F , E , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press the SELECT button to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition. Set The Inputs Setup Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Video1 Vi[...]

SETUP 56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. HDTV - High Definition T elevision - Use for High Vision Signal Y -P B P R from HDTV Set-T op Box. SDTV/DVD - Standard Definition T elevision or DVD (Digital V ersatile Di[...]

SETUP 57 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function will reserve viewing time for a program. 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 channe[...]

SETUP 58 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 [...]

59 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[...]

60 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[...]

USEFUL INFO 61 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 T O HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the power switch (ON/OFF switch) once. 2. [...]

USEFUL INFO 62 • V elocity Modulation • Six Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and Manual Adjustment) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Video Input Sensor • 3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter • Compatible with 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i input signals. • DVI-HDTV (High band[...]

USEFUL INFO 63 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 est[...]

USEFUL INFO 64 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[...]

65 INDEX A Accessories, 4 Antennas (Connecting), 5, 6 Aspect Ratio, 23 Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS, 39 BBE, 39 Audio Settings, 38 - 39 Audio Source, 38 Auto Color , 37 Auto Noise Cancel, 38 B Balance, 38 Bass, 38 Black Enhancement, 35 Black Side Panel, 56 Brightness, 35 C Channel Manager , 41 - 43 Channel Setup, 42 Auto Channel Scan, 42 Clock T i[...]

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