Hitachi 51S700 manual

PROJECTION COLOR TV 51S700 57S700 65S700 OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 73-79 41-72 21-40 Setup Locks Chan. Manager Audio Video Move SEL Sel As an E NERGY S TA R ® Partner , Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TA [...]

IMPORT ANT 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 ben[...]

IMPORT ANT 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. Install in accor- d[...]

ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5724TSI (Part No. HL01824). 2. T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BA TTERY 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. Insert two new “AA” [...]

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[...]

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECT ORS 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 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. To receive HDTV [...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 7 POWER  INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+          POWER  CURSOR PHOTO MC PULL   (SM) (MS) (MMC) (SD) (CF) (MD)  MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your prefer[...]

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: 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 S-VHS VCR, use t[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 9  Antenna Input/Output 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 or CA TV (Cable TV) input. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture. TO CONVERTER - This antenna output allows the A[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 10  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 priority over VIDE[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 11 NOTES: 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 TV , except when noted as “provided”. TYPICAL FULL-FEA TURE SETUP Outside antenn[...]

TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 • 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[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES 13 To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below . NOTES: 1. T o prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. 2. Follow con[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 14 P B P R P B P R DVI-HDTV CENTER OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B L Y R (MONO)/L R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO ANT C (DTV) Multi Media Card IEEE1394 OPTICAL IN[...]

15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~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 VID2~[...]

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT2~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 [...]

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 [...]

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAP ABILITY TO 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 below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) [...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 19 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 [...]

20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGIT AL INTERF ACE CAP ABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability , such as a Set-T op-Box or Digital VCR, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the TV set below . IEEE 1394 allows the television and[...]

THE REMOTE CONTROL 21      POWER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP GUIDE EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP SURF SWAP FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS DAY/NIGHT SOURCE WIZARD REC SELECT A/V NET ASPECT STB ANT LAST CH V ID 1 VID 2 VID 3 V ID 4 VID 5 PVR CD AMP VIRTUAL HD In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Project[...]

22 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 21 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.)  TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode.  VCR button When the VCR button[...]

23 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  CD, AMP buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio mode (see page 39).  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[...]

24 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 THUMB STICK Photo MC Move (No 1394 Devices) ACCESS 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 No. 7/10 03/04/03 1632x1232 Vacation Picture No. Date Resolution File Name 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 [...]

25 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 Jump Slideshow Rotate THUMB STICK SELECT Slideshow Jump Slideshow Rotate 5 sec Start Interval THUMB STICK SELECT 5 seconds 1/10 2/10 5 seconds.. etc. Jump Slideshow Rotate THUMB STICK SELECT Rot[...]

HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV 26 NOTES: 1. The digital device will be automatically recognized if properly connected. 2. Four (4) IEEE1394 devices can be listed on the menu, but only 1 device at a time can be used. If a fifth device is connected, it will replace the first device on the menu list. 3. This TV’s IEEE1394 connection is n[...]

27 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[...]

28 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p (This feature is not available while in ANT C mode). 540p and 1080i represent two ways to display the TV signal. • Progressive: The “p” in 540p tells you that the display is showing you the picture in the progressive format. [...]

29 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV  PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 31-33 for a description. SURF button Press the SURF button to automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub- pictures. Press the SURF button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the sc[...]

30 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR TV Move SEL Select GUIDE Channel Guide --:--AM Draon Tales 15-2 3:00PM 3:30PM KGTV-DT KPBS-HD GUIDE KNSD-DT Smart Travels 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:00PM 3:30PM CC GUIDE button The GUIDE button only works while in ANT C mode (DTV). Press this button to access the Channel Guide for ANT C. Press the GUIDE button again t[...]

31 Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, ANT C, 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, ANT C, V :1, V :2, V :3, or V :5).  PIP button Press the PIP button and a su[...]

32 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. NOTE: The SW AP button will only operate in POP , PIP , and SPLIT PIP mode. Main Picture Sub Picture NOTE: When in PIP SPLIT mode, if main picture and sub picture are in ANT C, the picture will always be the same.[...]

33 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)  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.  FREEZE button (with PIP O[...]

34 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 40 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. Press and rele[...]

35 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 page 40). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable[...]

36 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL SET -TOP-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 page 4[...]

37 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 40 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote control at the front [...]

38 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL PVR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types of PVRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your PVR (refer to page 40 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your PVR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of y[...]

39 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT       POWER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP GUIDE EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP SURF SWAP FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS DAY/NIGHT SOURCE WIZARD REC SELECT A/V NET ASPECT STB ANT LAST CH V ID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 V ID 5 PVR CD AMP VIRTUAL HD MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: [...]

40 VCR, CABLE, SA TELLLITE, DVD and AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Aiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02, 47, 48[...]

41 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 THUMB STICK to highlight a dif ferent feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press A V Net on the remote control to access the PHOTO MC menu. 5. Press THUMB STICK  o[...]

42 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[...]

VIDEO 43 MENU THUMB STICK SELECT Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select 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 High High Day Night SEL Select Picture Mode Day Night Return Next/Prev THUMB ST[...]

VIDEO 44 Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the THUMB STICK  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the THUMB STICK  or  to adjust the function. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function settings. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to retu[...]

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 THUMB STICK to highlight functions. Press down on THUMB STICK to select Reset V ideo Settings. Use THUMBSTICK  to access other video settings. Y ou can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase [...]

VIDEO 46 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 THUMB STICK 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 Move SEL Se[...]

AUDIO 47 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . Audio MENU THUMB STICK SELECT 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 THUMB STICK Lo[...]

AUDIO 48 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. MENU THUMB STICK SELECT Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel 50% SRS Off [...]

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. These functions are only available in Ant C. Move SEL Return Treble Audio Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness 70% 70% Off St[...]

50 ASPECT MODE Aspect Mode Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THUMB STICK  ,  ,  ,  to select menu item. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select. A “  ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. V ertical Position This function allows you to select when aspect s[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 51 Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV . Chan. Manager Move SEL Return Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Cable(2) Auto Channel Scan Start THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Move SEL Select Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Cable(2) Auto Channel Scan Start Ant B (NTSC) Chan. Manager[...]

52 CHANNEL MANAGER Reception channels are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. When in ANT C, select Signal Meter when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This feature will show the signal strength and peak values of the Antenna signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception. [...]

53 CHANNEL MANAGER This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (  ) or DOWN (  ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AUT O CHANNEL SCAN f unction is engaged, programming will stop. If two antenna are connected, switch antenna inputs with the [...]

54 CHANNEL MANAGER NOTES: 1. Auto Channel Scan must be performed first when using ANT C for the first time. 2. When in ANT C, only channels stored in Channel List during Auto Channel Scan can be tuned using the number buttons on the remote control (see pages 55-56). 3. When Source-Cable is selected, performing Auto Channel Scan in ANT C will also s[...]

55 CHANNEL MANAGER Press THUMB STICK  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. THUMB STICK SELECT 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 Sc[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 56 This selection 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 channels a name when CA TV signal source is selected. NOTES: 1. CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main p[...]

LOCKS 57 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 select secret code. Loc[...]

LOCKS 58 Use MOVIE RA TINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use THUMB STICK  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 (R, N[...]

LOCKS 59 TV Ratings THUMB STICK SELECT 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-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: MENU THUMB STICK Sub Rating DL S VF V TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart Use TV RA TINGS to preve[...]

LOCKS 60 Canadian Ratings (Eng) THUMB STICK SELECT 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 THUMB STICK Canadian Ratings English Chart Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block a[...]

LOCKS 61 Canadian Ratings (Frn) THUMB STICK SELECT 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 THUMB STICK Canadian Ratings French Chart Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (FR[...]

SETUP 62 Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK  or  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 MENU THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT Set Black S[...]

SETUP 63 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 64). Y our HIT ACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, o[...]

SETUP 64 NOTES: 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. DO NOT press MAGIC FOCUS or use Auto Adjustment Mode after using Manual Adjustment Mode. Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode Using the Rem[...]

65 SETUP This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use THUMB STICK  ,  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 THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Mo[...]

66 SETUP The clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event T imer” or “TV Time Out” features. Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Clock Menu Preference Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Move SEL Select Set Black Side Panel Set Virtual HD Set The Color System About Your TV Set Closed Caption Set Event Timer Setup Move SEL Return Set The [...]

SETUP 67 Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK  ,  ,  ,  , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition. Set The Inputs THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Move SEL Return Set The I[...]

SETUP 68 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 Disc Player) Y -C B C[...]

SETUP 69 This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of 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 yo[...]

SETUP 70 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 [...]

SETUP 71 THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Model: Dimensions (Inches) (mm) Height: - / - Width: - / - Depth: - / - Set The Clock Magic Focus Tune Up Setup Set The Inputs Move SEL Select Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Menu Preference Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Setup About Your TV THUMB STICK THUMB ST[...]

NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. SETUP 72 Upgrades THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Select Software Version: Main V00.15 1394 V00.07 MMC Software Upgrade Please insert MMC card before upgrading. Upgrade Now Setup Upgrades Upgrades Set Timer Recording Setup S[...]

73 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[...]

74 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 75 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 •V elocity Modulation • Six Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 3-T uner Picture in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and Manual Adjustment) •3 Antenna Inputs (2-NTSC; 1-DTV) •V ideo Input Sensor •2 IEEE1394/5C Interface • Digital Audio Output (Dolby ® Digital and PCM) •3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filte[...]

USEFUL INFO 77 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[...]

USEFUL INFO 78 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[...]

79 INDEX A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Audio (Advanced Digital) Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Dolby Dig[...]

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