COMBINATION PROJECTION COLOR TV AND DVD PLAYER 46W500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TIME USE 2-4 5-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-36 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 37-63 DVD PLAYER 64-82 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 83-89 Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television.
IMPORTANT This television has a built-in DVD player that employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: • Do not stare into laser beam. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous visible and invisible laser radiation. LOCATION: Inside the deck mechanism.
IMPORTANT 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 accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES (“AA”) POWER VCR TV CBL STB SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SLEEP 10+ L HD INFO ASPECT DVD VIRTUA ANT AMP SUB EX NU IT ME SELECT VOL MUT E VID C.C. TITLE LAST CH CH VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 NAVI DISC MENU PIP SURF MODE SWAP 5 VID 4 ADVANCED FRZ ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC 2. 1. 1.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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 from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER PULL POWER AUDIO VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ INPUT MENU EXIT SELECT INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS CURSOR 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 button when in MENU mode.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER DVD SKIP/FR PLAY FF/SKIP STOP PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO DISC LOADING TRAY Opens and Closes for disc loading. OPEN/CLOSE button Press this button to open/close the disc loading tray. PAUSE/STEP button Press this button to pause playback. Press the button again to advance the disc by one frame. The disc advances one frame at a time with each subsequant press of this button. STOP button Press this button to stop playback.
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS 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: AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 5 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO NOTE: R S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO MAGIC FOCUS R MAGIC FOCUS 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 the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
REAR PANEL JACKS DVI-HDTV ANT A PR PB R (MONO)/L Y INPUT 1 TO CONVERTER AUDIO PR PB R (MONO)/L Y/VIDEO ANT B INPUT 2 AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio L L R R MONITOR OUT “No DVD Out” VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B.
REAR PANEL JACKS Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You 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 VIDEO input. 2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP D-VHS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable DIGITAL OUTPUT HDTV Set-Top Box 2-Way signal splitter PB PR OUTPUT Y L L R OUTPUT HDTV Set-Top Box R Y PB PR OUTPUT L R ANT A VCR #1 DVI-HDTV PR PB R (MONO)/L ANT IN Y OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R INPUT 1 TO CONVERTER AUDIO INPUT 2 ANT B PR PB R (MONO)/L Y/VIDEO AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3 INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI L R MONITOR OUT “ No DVD O
TIPS ON REAR PANEL 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 television. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below.
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~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4.
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 AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the VID2~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.
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 from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY 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) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4.
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 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 CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4.
THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (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. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the screen of the TV and press the TV button.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER VCR TV CBL STB SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP 10+ 0 L HD VIRTUA ANT INFO ASPECT DVD SUB TITLE IT ME SELECT MUT E VID C.C.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PVR (Personal Video Recorder) button When pressed, this button will blink to indicate the remote is in PVR mode (see page 34). CD, AMP buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio mode (see page 35). CHANNEL selector (Numerical) buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 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 panels (gray areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p. 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.With the progressive format the complete picture is created by drawing lines across the screen from left to right which fill the screen from the top to the bottom.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 21 LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.). 3:32 PM Ant A 39 Stereo R 3:32 PM Ant A 10 Stereo R LAST CH 22 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 27~29 for a description. 23 SURF button Press the SURF button to automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP subpictures.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Sub Picture Main Picture SWAP button (with PIP ON) Press this button to toggle between the Main and Sub picture which is highlighted with a green border around the picture. Picture sound and channel can be controlled when it is highlighted. SWAP SPLIT NOTE: The SWAP button will only operate in POP/PIP/SPLIT PIP mode.
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. To return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again. NOTE: When PIP is on, the FREEZE function will only operate when POP/PIP/SPLIT mode is chosen.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR (refer to page 36 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. Press and release the VCR button to switch to VCR pre-coded mode. 4.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to page 36). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box. 3. Press and release the Cable (CBL) button to switch to Cable pre-coded mode. 4.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE 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. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to page 36). 1. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your set-top-box/satellite systems. 3.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL OTHER AUXILIARY (AUX) EQUIPMENT Operating the precoded function for your AUXILIARY (AUX) equipment. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your AUX equipment (refer to page 36 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your auxiliary equipment you wish to control with the remote. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your Auxiliary equipment. 3.
USING THE 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. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your PVR (refer to page 36 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your PVR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your PVR. 3. Press and release the PVR button to switch to PVR pre-coded mode. 4.
USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT Operating the precoded function for your Audio component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio component. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio component (refer to page 36 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your Audio component you wish to control with the Remote. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your Audio component. 3.
VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Aiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02, 47, 48 American High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Asha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Audiovox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TELEVISION OSD (On-Screen Display) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. DVD 4. Press DVD button on the remote control to access the DVD mode and play your DVD/CD disc (see page 65). 5. Press THUMB STICK or to access Favorite Channels menu.
TELEVISION OSD (On-Screen Display) Picture Mode Video Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Adjust contrast. Adjust brightness. Adjust color. Adjust tint. Adjust sharpness.
VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected mode will reset to initial conditions. Video Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV’s performance. Video Audio Aspect Chan.
VIDEO Video Picture Mode Day Aspect Contrast 100% THUMB STICK Chan. Manager Locks Move Brightness 50% Color 50% Night Tint Setup U N ME ANT A/B Video Audio SELECT SEL Sel Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High Black Enhancement High Edge Enhancement High Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select Use the THUMB STICK or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function settings. Press the THUMB STICK or to adjust the function.
VIDEO This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. Reset Video Settings Ant A/B Video Day Picture Mode Reset Video Settings 100% Contrast THUMB STICK Video Night Brightness 50% Color 50% Select menu THUMB STICK “Reset” Settings original factory Tint SELECT Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High Black Enhancement High Edge Enhancement High to on Return this the input Video to the settings.
VIDEO 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 Video Video Color Decoding Color Management Color Decoding RGB Auto Color Off Noise Reduction Off Auto Movie Mode Off Move SEL THUMB STICK R G Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% B Tint Select Reset Move SEL Return Use THUMBSTICK to highlight function. Press down to select from 4 menu items.
AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Audio Video Audio Aspect THUMB STICK THUMB STICK Locks Move SELECT SEL 45% Bass 50% Balance Chan. Manager Setup NU ME Treble Sel L Sound Enhancement Off Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel On Perfect Volume On On Loudness Move R SEL Return Press THUMB STICK , , to select menu item. Press THUMB STICK or to adjust the function.
AUDIO 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. Audio Video Audio Aspect THUMB STICK NU ME THUMB STICK Locks Setup SELECT SEL 45% Bass 50% Balance Chan.
ASPECT Aspect Mode Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. 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. NOTES: 1. The Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input signal with VIDEO ID. 2. The Auto Aspect function is best used on composite video, S-Video, and 480i component signals. 3.
CHANNEL MANAGER Chan. Manager Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Chan. Manager Chan. Manager Ant. A Ant. A Ant. B Move THUMB STICK Select SEL THUMB STICK Channel Source Antenna SELECT Auto Channel Scan Cable(1) Cable(2) Start Channel List Move SEL Return THUMB STICK Chan. Manager Ant.
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 ( ). Auto Channel Scan Chan. Manager Chan. Manager Ant. A Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan THUMB STICK Cable(2) SEL Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Start Channel List Move Channel Source Antenna Cable(2) Start Channel List Select Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Chan. Manager Ant.
CHANNEL MANAGER Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory (SCAN), and which are protected by LOCK. Chan. Manager Chan. Manager Channel List Ant.
CHANNEL MANAGER 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 channels a name when CATV signal source is selected. Channel ID Chan. Manager Chan.
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. Locks 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. Video Audio Aspect Chan.
LOCKS Movie Ratings Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Locks THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Movie Ratings Engage Lock Status Not Rated: TV Time Lock THUMB STICK Movie Ratings G: PG: TV Ratings NU ME SELECT Canadian Ratings (Eng) PG-13: Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL R: Select NC-17: X: Move SEL Return Use THUMB STICK or to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block.
LOCKS TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Locks Change Access Code TV Ratings Status Engage Lock THUMB STICK TV Time Lock THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings NU ME S V FV TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-YG: Canadian Ratings (Frn) SEL L SELECT Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move Sub Rating D TV-PG: Select TV-14: TV-MA: Move SEL Return Use THUMB STICK or to highlight the category that you want to block.
LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content.
LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content.
SETUP Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or on the remote to highlight the function desired. Video Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Audio Menu Preference Aspect THUMB STICK NU ME Chan. Manager THUMB STICK Locks Set The Inputs Set The Color System Setup Move Set The Clock SELECT SEL Sel Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV Move Use THUMB STICK or to select the sub-menu of your choice.
SETUP Magic Focus Tune Up 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 57). Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce any color.
SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode NOTES: 1. 2. Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. 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. Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to access convergence crosshatch pattern.
SETUP Menu Preference This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays.
SETUP Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Setup Menu Preferences Set The Language Francais English THUMB STICK Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid Move SEL Select Use THUMB STICK , to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press down on THUMB STICK to select setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu.
SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs.
SETUP Set The Color System This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-PBPR from HDTV Set-Top Box. SDTV/DVD - Standard Definition Television or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc Player) Y-CBCR. NOTES: 1. If Color System is set improperly (does not match actual input signal), the color and tint of the main picture will be abnormal. 2.
SETUP Set Event Timer This function will reserve viewing time for a program. 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 page 59). Please Set Clock First.
SETUP Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or .
DVD PLAYER Symbols Used The following symbols appear below in some headings and notes in this section with the following meanings: DVD Description refers to playback of DVD video discs. CD Description refers to playback of audio CDs. MP3 Description refers to playback of MP3 discs. Playable Discs The following discs can be played back on this DVD player. • DVD video • DVD-R* • Audio CD • CD-R/RW* • MP3* *Depending on the types or the writing method of the medium, some discs can not be played.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV’S DVD PLAYER POWER VCR TV CBL STB SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP 10+ 0 L VIRTUA ANT HD INFO ASPECT DVD SUB SELECT MUT E VID TITLE IT M VOL C.C. EX U EN LAST CH CH VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 AMP 5 VID 4 NAVI DISC MENU ADVANCED PIP SURF FRZ MODE SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC DVD button Press this button to switch the TV to DVD mode. DVD NOTES: 1.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV’S DVD PLAYER (10+) button While in DVD mode, press this button to access the Title/Chapter Search or Track search of the loaded disc. CD DVD CH TR 10+ 10+ Use Channel Selector (numerical) buttons to enter the desired Chapter/Title/Track numbers. THUMBSTICK/SELECT button All of the On-Screen Display features on DVD mode can be set or adjusted by using the THUMBSTICK, except for numeric entries.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV’S DVD PLAYER (SKIP) button During playback, press this button to go back to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Press it repeatedly to go to previous Chapters/Tracks. (SKIP) button During playback, press this button to move to the next Chapter/Track. Press it repeatedly to skip subsequent tracks. NOTE: 1. Title/Chapter/Track number will appear briefly on the top of the screen. 2.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV’S DVD PLAYER INFO button When in playback, press this button to display information about the disc. DVD CH(Chapter): Current chapter number/ the number of total chapters CH 7/49 0:01:46 -0:03:27 TIME: Elapsed time of the current chapter and remaing time of the current chapter. -0:03:27 TIME: Elapsed time of the current title and remaing time of the current title. INFO INFO TT(Title): Current title number/ the number of total titles.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV’S DVD PLAYER ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format aspect ratio (see page 24). SUBTITLE button Press this button during playback to select a language for subtitle during DVD disc playback (if available). Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select your desired subtitle language. The selected language will be displayed on the display bar at the top of the screen. To turn off subtitles, press the button repeatedly until OFF appears.
DVD ADVANCED MENU 1. Press DVD button on remote control to access DVD mode. 2. Press ADVANCED button to access DVD ADVANCED menu. 3. Use THUMBSTICK to highlight different ADVANCED menu features. 4. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select chosen feature.
DVD PLAYER SETUP Use this feature to choose the disc Language, Display, Audio and Parental settings. ABC ABC LANGUAGE THUMB STICK SELECT DISPLAY THUMB STICK AUDIO ORIGINAL ANGLE MARK SUBTITLE OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF DISC MENU ENGLISH LOGO ON SELECT ON SELECT THUMB STICK ABC ABC AUDIO PARENTAL THUMB STICK DRC OFF DOBLY DIGITAL BITSTREAM DOWN SAMPLING ON RATING LEVEL SELECT NOTE: ALL SELECT The disc should be in stopped mode for setup to be accessed.
DVD ADVANCED MENU Language Codes Language Code A-B Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian Amharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali;Bangla Bhutani Bihari Bislama Breton Bulgarian Burmese Byelorussian C-E Cambodian Catalan Chinese [CHI] Corsican Croatian Czech Danish [DAN] Dutch [DUT] English [ENG] Esperanto Estonian F-H Faroese Fiji Finnish [FIN] French [FRE] NOTE: 4748 4747 4752 6563 4759 4764 5471 4765 4771 4772 4847 5167 4860 5072 4854 4855 4864 4853 5971 4851 5759 4947 72
DVD ADVANCED MENU DISPLAY Use this feature to choose display settings. Angle Mark • • The default setting is ON. Press THUMBSTICK SELECT repeatedly to turn Angle Mark ON or OFF. Auto Power Off • • The default setting is OFF. Press THUMBSTICK SELECT repeatedly to turn Auto Power ON or OFF. Logo • • The default setting is ON. Press THUMBSTICK SELECT repeatedly to turn Logo ON (DVD opening picture)/OFF (Black). Audio Use this feature to choose appropriate Audio settings.
DVD ADVANCED MENU PARENTAL Use this function to set the rating level of your DVD discs. Playback will stop if the disc’s ratings exceed the level you set. PARENTAL ENTER PASSWORD. SELECT Use Numerical buttons to enter your four-digit password, the press THUMBSTICK SELECT. Press THUMBSTICK , to select PARENTAL LEVEL. Press THUMBSTICK SELECT. Press THUMBSTICK , to select the desired level. Press to return to previous or press EXIT to quit. NOTE: 1.
DVD ADVANCED MENU TITLE Use this feature to access the DVD disc main menu. MOVIE TITLE THUMB STICK Play Special Features Setup SELECT SETUP TITLE SEARCH CLEAR RETURN AUDIO ANGLE A-B REPEAT MODE Move SEL Select Use THUMBSTICK , , , to highlight function Press down on THUMBSTICK to select. SEARCH Use this feature to access the Chapter/Track/Time search of the disc.
DVD ADVANCED MENU AUDIO Use this feature to choose desired Audio language. DVD 1. ENG Dolby D 5.1ch THUMB STICK SELECT SETUP TITLE SEARCH CLEAR RETURN SETUP TITLE SEARCH CLEAR RETURN AUDIO ANGLE A-B REPEAT MODE AUDIO ANGLE A-B REPEAT MODE Move SEL Select THUMB STICK Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT SELECT 2. ENG Dolby D 2.0ch 3. FRE Dolby D 5.
DVD ADVANCED MENU A-B Use this feature to set a starting point and end point repeat sequence.
DVD ADVANCED MENU REPEAT Use this feature to activate repeat function.
DVD ADVANCED MENU MODE Use this feature to program tracks for Audio CDs and MP3 discs. The disk should be in stop mode. PROGRAM CD [AUDIO] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ENTER PLAY CLEAR 3:30 4:30 5:00 3:10 5:10 1:30 2:30 TOTAL 0:03:30 1/2 1 3:30 Press ADVANCED button, the select MODE to go to PROGRAM mode. Press THUMBSTICK , to highlight a track, then press THUMBSTICK SELECT. Press ADVANCED button, then select CLEAR to erase the most recently entered track. Press PLAY to start playback of programmed tracks.
PLAYING A DISC Basic Playback DVD CD Press POWER button on remote control to turn ON TV. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open disc loading tray. Place the chosen disc in the tray, with the label facing up. Press PLAY. The tray will close automatically, and playback will then start from the first chapter or track of the disc. If the playback does not start automatically, press PLAY. When you playback the DVD with a title menu is recorded, it may appear on the screen. In this case, refer to “TITLE MENU”.
PLAYING A DISC Track CD There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specific Track. Using the numerical buttons: Press numerical buttons to enter the desired Track number. Playback will start at the selected track. For single digit tracks (1-9), press a single number (eg. track 3, press 3). To play track 26, press +10, 2, 6 on the numerical button. Using the search mode: Press SEARCH MODE. The track search display appears.
PLAYING A DISC On-Screen Information MP3 You can check the MP3 files during playback. Press INFO. The name of the file currently in play will be displayed. Press INFO again to show the track number, the elapsed time, the repeat status, and the playback status at the top of the screen. will be displayed when the repeat play has been selected. T - indicates Track repeat G - indicates Group (folder) repeat. A - indicates Disc repeat. Press to go to previous or press EXIT to quit.
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI 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 Television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your Television will not be used for a long period of time, for instances, when you go on vacation.
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 the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception.
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USEFUL INFO Features: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.
USEFUL INFO To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi America, LTD. 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 established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
USEFUL INFO Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) for a copy.
USEFUL INFO A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 45 Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-44 Audio Source . . . . .
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