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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTSYOU 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i_i_i_!i_ii_ii REMOTE CONTROL before disposing of the packing material.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA i!i!i iii! i! 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.
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 ® | ii i iiii ........ (_) MENU/SELECT J .......... %% 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. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to display the input menu, Ant A/B, INPUT:l,2,3,4 MENU mode. and 5.
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience examples: " iiii to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following !!iiiiii iiiiliiii !!i!i!!:iii:_!i!i!;i F"""'_ iiiiiiii,!_;!jjjji!;!!iiiii:;ii!_!i!iii!i IN PU T 5 """"'1 i-----., @odb ijjjjjj_!!,i!,!,!,!,!,!,!,!ii!i!!ii:i!i_i!_i_i_i VIDEO L/MONO INPUT // 5 ----.
REAR PANEL JACKS @ ® f_ ..@ i!iiii "QANT/ l iiii!i! @- _M_i_out VIDEO -<2) ® iiii O Antenna ANT AANT B- I NOTE: Input A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT A can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. 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. I You may ask your local cable company whether DTV services are available.
REAR PANEL JACKS (High ii,i,i ® About iHDMI1 ii HDMI Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 'ii ii HDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single cable.
REAR PANEL JACKS _ CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels. The CableCARD will allow you to tune digital and high definition cable channels. Please call your local cable operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as Point of Deployment (POD) module). Connect a coaxial cable to ANT A terminal of the Rear Panel Jacks.
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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO, Y-PbPr and HDMI 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. iiiiiiiiii_!!!!!!! If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement. iii'i(_Thei iiiiitelevision's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as Center). iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii !ii!ii (_) These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio amplifier. (_ These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the REAR output of a separate audio amplifier.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement to connect the component. VCR, camcorder, player, DVDofplayer, HDTV SetforTop to your set and is dependent on the model you anduse features of each Check laserdisc the owner's manual each or component theBox location of TV video audio inputs and outputs. ............. ............ The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING ASTEREO SOURCE TOINPUTI-JNPUTS 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i'_i_i_!i_ii_ii below. of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii !ii!ii 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. iiiiiiiiii'ii_i!ii!ii!i!ii!iiiiii!_iiii_!z! ¸3.
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 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH_ CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii' i' i i !i ii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 'ii ii !ii!ii 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 the component to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of INPUT 1.
CONNECTING CONNECTING 1. EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR . Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD set below. player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV ............. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD 3. Connect the cable from the CR/P R OUT or R-Y OUT of the laserdisc/DVD 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-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players 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, The remote will now control your television.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ® -o© ©© -.Q --Q ®®®® ®__ O POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on which button is pressed. PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion.
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 format received, 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 _ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to select. J Ant B ] Ant A ] Input 5 J IAotB I IInp°t i I..... 2 I I ......... !ii;;!ii_ii!_, _ di_!!:_ ;;_¸¸_¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ Select to choose Antenna B.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV O PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 26-28 for a description. MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen (_ Display. GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). EXIT button This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (A or T) 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 MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one more time or VOL Up (A).
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally buttons. move the sub-picture using the CURSOR Picture PIP Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen.
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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 below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box. 3. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded CABLE (CBL) button. 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 below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your set-top-box/satellite 3.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your DVD player. 3. To switch to DVD pre-coded mode, press and release the DVD button. 4.
USING YOUR 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 below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON yourVCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. To switch to VCR pre-coded mode, press and release the VCR button. 4.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY IOSD) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. I I ,! _Audi o m_ |A_poct !1 [_Chan. [_ Manager |Loc._ _Ti I ...... |Setup i ;.
ON-SCREEN Picture Mode Contrast Select between Adjust contrast. Brightness Color Tint Adjust brightness. Adjust color. Adjust tint. Adjust sharpness. Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color, set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for more reddish color.
ON-SCREEN Channel Manager DISPLAY IOSD) Set the Antenna Auto Channel Scan Set Antenna settings. Set Auto Channel Scan. Signal Meter Channel List Access Signal Meter. Set Channel List. Change Access Engage Lock TV Time Lock Code Movie Ratings Locks TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Sleep Timer Day/Night Timer Event Timer I Setup 1. 2. front panel. Block various the Canadian Block various the Canadian types of movies and television ratings system.
VIDEO 1Vi d eo Video preference to increase andYou pleasure depending upon the video program Select Inputs VIDEOtotoyour adjust picture settings and viewing improve performance picture quality. can independently customize each of the being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial conditions. i Node Pi cture Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. |Aod_o _,poct RChan. | B Manager |Lock, OMENU...................
VIDEO Use the CURSOR buttons • or • to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR buttons • 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 to previous menu. Press EXITto quit menu. I Contrast I Brightness I Color I I Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness. I Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture.
VIDEO Reset Video mode. Thisfunction Settings JV_d_o allows youto _ Resetthe Video Menu Settings ofthe presentinputand IA_ A/_ |, ........ IlB_ig,...... I | E..... | Eso__] _Video ] m E Select "Reset" menu I _ Move _ select i m i] ............. )i!ili!iii_i_ Q Day VIDEO M settings original _UTint returnittothe to return on this factory the input video to the settings. di!i!i{:i;_ ¸¸¸¸_ .... I Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight functions.
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AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audi o OMENU _ =V, doo B m _Aspoct m t _Ti ....... _Setup _ ......... @ _r_ble m.... lal S__ m I S°__ |B_E IN I"_d .......m,od........ = I ...... IPerfedt mI....... _,al speakers IN I Or' Vo]urlle _ reload ..... [ _ Move I Off la I o_ _pChange Value fSEL_ Retur_ Press the CURSOR buttons A, V, to select menu item. Press the CURSOR buttons _ or • to adjust the function.
AUDIO Audio Source I Multi-Channel Television 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 displayed above the sources received. See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received).
AUDIO Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver capabilities. with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder _Audio JAudio RTrebl m e 4s%_] _Language RBass _Ba] mDigit_l l ante |Sound [ _ Move Rlnte_nal |Auto Speake Noise |Perfect i _s Cancel Volume mu_udnes_ [ _ Move m _m _Change Value Z m [English Dolby ] Digital L_.] Enhancement RAodio source _ Output SteFeo o_, ] o_, ] on ] on [8EL" _ Selec_ (SE_ Re_urn ] ......
ASPECT As pect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. II_Aspect mVideo ]_ Mode | _Chan. OME"U _ |Lod_ m Manager- ]1 04:3 16:9 4:3 Standard Standard Zoom1 [] Auto Aspect Vertical _Timers Posit_on O4:3 O 16:9 04:3 Expanded Zoom Zoom2 O[_ I _ Mo_ _SEL: S_ I Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THE CURSOR buttons A, V, •, • to select menu item. Press THE SELECT button to select.
CHANNEL Ch an , MANAGER select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel Manager" List. _Vl deo M |Audio | | mset The mAuto |signal |_oc,
CHANNEL I Signal Meter MANAGER II 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. JChan. Manager ]_ JChan. reset The Antenna I mAuto m Channel scan Manager Channel Ilchan_,el Li_t 3 Strength 1 Peal< 1 [ € Mo_e _ [ aet_rn ] Use the CURSOR buttons and the SELECT button to highlight and select "close" to exit.
LOCKS Lo c k s 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. mVideo |Aod_o IIAs,,oct _Chan.
LOCKS Movie Ratings Usecontent. MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate J] its _l_Locl< s Access _Engage Lock _TV OUENU ILocl
LOCKS TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. [[[Locl
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. _Locl
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. I fLocks mChange Access Code Locl
TIMERS Ti me r s Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. |Video m |_odio | Wset The Clock |Fset Sleep T{r_er JChan. The Clock _Time Day/NEght reset Event ]_ Tfnle_ Manager- |Locks II I1_etup I Set _Set 11 m 11 I The Clock must be adjusted Tinle_ before you can use the "Set Event Timer" or Day/Night Timer" feature.
TIMERS I Set S1 eep Timer I Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). |Timers ]_ |rset The Clock _Set Oay/NEght reset Event _Time Tf.le_ Tf.le_ [;M ..... m sot I 0 rs l_ mset The clock _Set Day/Nfght _Set Eve.t III Tf.ler Tfrlle_ [;M ..... set ] Press the CURSOR button I_ repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00.
TIMERS I Set Event Timer II This function willnot automatically operate TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock not set, you can use this function andthe theProjection screen below will appear. The message on the screen will dis-is appear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 51).
SETUP q: *" _'JeLUF Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR buttons • or • on the remote to highlight the function desired. | _Video IIAod_o |A,,,oct II II _Chan. m Manager mMag_c Focus mMenu TUnG Up m Preference mset The Zr,puts I!!set virtual _Set Black _Set Closed _Set Monitor II HD _Locks Side Panel m OMENU | [ -I Move_E_se_ ] mAbout Captions Out YOUr TV v_ [; ,ov_ _,_,R......
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 56 or 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 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. Adjustment Mode (9 Point Manual Adjustment) 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. If Auto Adjust mode is selected or the Magic Focus button is pressed, all manual adjust mode settings will be erased.
SETUP Manual Convergence I NOTES: 2. 1. 3. Adjustment Mode (117 Point Manual Adjustment) Auto Adjustment Mode is recommended. If convergence is still net acceptable, use the Manual Adjustment Mode. Please turn ON your istelevision for the at least minutes before using this If Auto Adjust mode selected or Magic20Focus button is pressed, all feature. manual adjust mode settings will be erased.
SETUP Menu Preference ] This feature _Setup will allow you to select any one of three different _etup ]_ mMagic Focus Tune Up Set English mset The znpots Virtual fe _ cei!;iiiiil: ;;iii{iiii{i The _ _Set Black _Set Closed mset Side Monito_ [ _ Mo_e _EL Return out _etup -m ] 11 O Espa6ol The Menu 0 [_Shaded [@Move [SEL) Menu 0 Solid Background Panel Captions mAboot ¥oo_w [ _ ,ore _ select Set Language O Francais | HD Set Shaded The MENU _ for all on-screen ]_ _;_ii!ii_
SETUP Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. JSetup mMenu Preference Set Engllsh The Languag_ O French Set Menu o soBackground _i d F_Move The n O Spanish _EL_Se3ect Use the CURSOR buttoms •, I_ 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 buttons • to return to previous menu.
SETUP Video 2 Auto Link Use this function to automatically input 2. turn the TV on and tune to Video2 when it detects a video signal to _Setup ISetup D liszt F Rename Videol_AVR Rename List ODVD ©PVR Video1 OSTB2 List _AVR = ODVD © CAI_1 ODVD20PVR2 OPVR OSTB2 Video30CBL ODVD30SAT OVCR2 Video3 ©CBL ODVD3 ©SAT OVCR2 Video40CBL2 Video2 _ OCAM Video5 Reset OLD OSTB ODVD20PVR2 OVCR3 OVCR Video4 OCBL2 OLD OSTB OVCR3 Video5 @Reset _ A! Auto I ; Move ;SELJRet.
SETUP Set NOTE: Set NOTE: Virtual HD ] Use this feature to select between 1080i and 540p. Set Virtual HD is not available (grayed out) in Digital Channels and 1080i input. Black Pane] Side I The BLACK SIDE PANEL 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 every time the TV is powered "OFF".
SETUP Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen.
SETUP [ Set Monitor ] This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output.
SETUP [ Set AV Control mSetup eCARD Info v w | II........ _quick m III Start of the TV functions mSetup ]_ RCab] up If you want to function, m [ ; Move CSEL} sole_t use please the set AV the Control RS232C. ] [] Move Use the CURSOR buttons and the SELECT button to check the Connected NOTE: some This feature will select the AV Control feature. Set this feature if you want to control from an external home control s',stem.
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 the screen is extremely dirty. in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if 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. f J • 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.
USEFUL INFO SYMPTOMS No Picture, no sound Q Sound OK, picture poor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ _ _ _ Picture OK, sound poor 0 0 0 0 0 0 Picture blurred _ 0 _ _ _ Lines or streaks in picture • • • • • Poor reception on some channels • 0 0 0 • Picture rolls vertically 0 0 0 aocolor 0 _ _ 0 _ 0 Poor color Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due
USEFUL INFO Features: • • • • • • • • • Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution Remote (Controls many PVR/VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment).
USEFUL INFO HITACHI 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 contact: regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please 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.
57" DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT POINTS: (a) Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself. (b) Request an installation specialist to install this unit. (c) HITACHI assumes no responsibility or liability for injury/damage as a result of con(d) CAUTION: INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT sumer installation and handling. Be advised that improper consumer installation/handling is not covered by manufacturer's warranty. This Projection Television weighs 205 pounds and has many sensitive components.
57" DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 1 - SEPARATION _f_ PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Cont. (c) _f_ (d) Remove (b). the joint connector bolts from (a) _f_ each side of the back cover using the allen wrench that is provided inside of the instruction bag, see (a) and (b) Remove from the back side of the TV set only the top 4 screws of the lower rear cover, see (b), as shown by the arrows on the rear cabinet label, see (a). Do not remove the rear cover board.
57" DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 2 - RE-ASSEMBLY To re-assemble bottom cabinet. on the bottom. STEP 10 PROCEDURE the set, lift the top portion and align onto the Gently lower the top portion until it sits flush _f_9_ Re-install the joint connector m step 5 of the disassembly. (b) Re-connect the sensor connector to the sensor (a) board, see (a). Re-install the sensor box, see (b). (b) Please ISTEP12] (a) _} ® I STEP 14] (a) bolts (4 pcs.
65" DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT POINTS: INSTRUCTIONS (a) Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself. (b) Request an installation specialist to install this unit. (c) HITACHI assumes no responsibility or liability for injury/damage as a result of consumer installation and handling. Be advised that improper consumer installation/handling is not covered by manufacturer's warranty. (d) This Projection Television weighs 309 pounds and has many sensitive components.
65" DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 1 - SEPARATION PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED (d) _f_ Remove the joint connector bolts from each side of the TV set using the allen wrench (a) _f_ inside of the instruction bag, see (a) and (b). (b) Remove from the back side of the TV set only the top 4 screws see (a). Do not remove the rear cover board.
65" DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 2 - RE-ASSEMBLY _f_ STEP To re-assemble bottom cabinet. on the bottom. 9 I Re-install INSTRUCTIONS PROCEDURE the set, lift the top portion and align onto the Gently lower the top portion until it sits flush the top (4) four screws into the lower the sensor connector to the sensor _f_ Re-install the joint connector in step 4 of the disassembly. bolts (4 pcs.) that were removed rear cover, see (a). (a) STEP 101 Re-connect (a) Re-install the sensor box, see (b).
INDEX L A Accessories .................................... Antennas (Connecting) ......................... Aspect Ratio ................................ Audio Languages ................................ Dolby Digital ............................... DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) SRS ..................................... BBE ..................................... Audio Settings .............................. Audio Source ................................. Auto Color ....................................
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