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PROJECTION COLOR TV
57T500
65T500
OPERATING GUIDE
Video
Audio
Aspect
Ch. Manager
Locks
Setup
Move
Sel
SEL
As an E
NERGY
product meets the E
57T500A
65T500A
TAR ®
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Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
TAR ®
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guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
57X500
65X500
2-3
4-22
23-44
45-71
72-78
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- Page 1 OPERATING GUIDE Video Audio Aspect Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move TAR ® As an E Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this NERGY product meets the E NERGY 57T500A 65T500A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX TAR ®...
- Page 2 HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improb- able event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.
- Page 3 Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer gen- erated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to television receivers. Such “SCREEN BURNS” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
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Page 4: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET CH + VOL - SELECT VOL + MUTE FAV CH CH - MENU EXIT POWER CLU-120S 1. Simple Remote Control Unit CLU-120S (Part No. HL01861). 2. -
Page 5: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Projection Tv
VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. -
Page 6: 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. -
Page 7: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AUDIO INPUT 5 VIDEO L/MONO S-VIDEO 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. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. - Page 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: AUDIO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal.
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Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks
VIDEO MONITOR AUDIO Models: 57T500 and 65T500 Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled “TO CONVERTER”... - Page 10 Component: Y-P Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P 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.
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Page 11: Rear Panel Connections
Connect only 1 component to each input jack. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5. Cables are optional except when noted as provided. TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Models: 57T500 and 65T500 (Provided) Sensor DVD Player OUTPUT... - Page 12 CONNECT TO IR BLASTER Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter BLASTER OUTPUT INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5. Cables are optional except when noted as provided.
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Page 13: Tips On Rear Panel Connections
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these con- nections 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. •... -
Page 14: Connecting External Audio Devices
REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION DVI-HDTV (MONO)/L AUDIO Y/VIDEO (MONO)/L AUDIO (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO Models: 57T500 65T500 INPUT Stereo System Amplifier INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) Ant A VID1 ANT A DVI-HDTV DVI-HDTV INPUT 1 (MONO)/L... - Page 15 INPUT 2 ANT B (MONO)/L AUDIO (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO TO HI-FI (MONO)/L VIDEO CENTER INPUT 4 BLASTER VIDEO MONITOR AUDIO Models: 57T500 65T500 Audio Video OUTPUT DVI-HDTV S-VIDEO S-VIDEO BLASTER S-VIDEO Models: 57X500 ANT A DVI-HDTV DVI-HDTV INPUT 1...
- Page 16 INPUT 4 BLASTER VIDEO MONITOR AUDIO Models: 57T500 65T500 OUTPUT NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
- Page 17 CENTER INPUT 4 BLASTER MONITOR AUDIO Models: 57T500 65T500 OUTPUT NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
- Page 18 Press the VID1 or VID2 (Models: 57/65X500) button to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel. DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT Models: 57T500 65T500 ANT A DVI-HDTV INPUT 1 (MONO)/L CONVERTER...
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Page 19: First Time Use
Press the VID1~VID2 button, to view the program from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel. DVD Player Models: 57T500 65T500 ANT A INPUT 1... - Page 20 Your Hitachi Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi TV Remote Control.
- Page 21 There are six steps in the setup procedure (DVD setup example below). POWER Cable Box Memory Card Move Device Setting INFO HITACHI AV NET SET UP Device Code (Enter code “9999” to uninstall) Video Input No Connection Audio Input No Connection...
- Page 22 HTS ........0775 Hitachi ....... . . 0819 Hughes Network Systems .
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Page 23: The Remote Control
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. -
Page 24: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode (see page 23 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). - Page 25 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 41). CD and AMP buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio mode (see page 42). CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc.
- Page 26 AV NET button Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the Projection TV’s remote control. When you press the AV NET button, the following window will pop up within the Display Monitor screen.
- Page 27 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Photo MC The Photo MC feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using a memory card and displaying them on the TV screen. Insert Photo MC (memory card) to be viewed to a PC Card adapter. Insert the loaded PC Card adapter to the Photo MC slot of the control panel in the front of the TV.
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Page 28: Slide Show
SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the Photos in the memory card. Time interval selections can be set from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Jump 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 Slideshow Rotate 5/10 6/10 7/10 8/10 9/10 10/10 1/10 Use THUMBSTICK... - Page 29 GUIDE MENU LAST CH MORE Move Select THUMB STICK SELECT GUIDE HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Use this wizard to manually learn or modify your AV NET soft keys. BACK Learn Modify Move Start Wizard ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move...
- Page 30 AV NET. If all remote button transfers are successful, the user can now control their equipment by using the TV remote control. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Use this wizard to manually learn or modify your AV NET soft keys.
- Page 31 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 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.
- Page 32 You can compare the progressive and interlaced formats by toggling the “VIRTUAL HD” button on the remote control. Some people like the crisp picture from 540p and some people like the smooth and detailed 1080i. Hitachi offers you the choice.
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Page 33: Picture-In-Picture Buttons
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.). PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 34~36 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. -
Page 34: 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). - Page 35 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main Picture 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.
- Page 36 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.
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Page 37: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions
After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. The LAST CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required. -
Page 38: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box Functions
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 44). Turn ON your cable box. - Page 39 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 44). Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.
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Page 40: Using The Remote To Control Dvd Functions
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 to page 44 for pre-codes). Turn ON your DVD player. - Page 41 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 44 for pre-codes).
- Page 42 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 44 for pre-codes). Turn ON your Audio component you wish to control with the Remote.
- Page 43 THE SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your convenience. The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used. POWER button Press Power button to turn the Projection TV ON or OFF.
- Page 44 Hamlin ....04, 13, 22, 23 Hitachi......01 Hytex.
- Page 45 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.
- Page 46 Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Video Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Audio Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness Aspect...
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Page 47: Picture Mode
VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can customize each of the Video Inputs to Video 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. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV’s performance. - Page 48 Video Audio Aspect Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function settings. Press the THUMB STICK to adjust the function. Press MENU to return to main menu. Press EXIT to quit menu.
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Page 49: Color Management
VIDEO This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day or Night Reset Video Settings conditions depending on the selected VIDEO mode. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness THUMB STICK Color Tint SELECT... -
Page 50: Auto Color
This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When Auto Movie Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. - Page 51 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager THUMB STICK Locks Setup Move Press THUMB STICK , to select menu item. Press THUMB STICK to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select Audio to return to the main menu.
- Page 52 Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers and exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI Television. If your HITACHI Television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.
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Page 53: Aspect Mode
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. -
Page 54: Channel Manager
CHANNEL MANAGER Chan. Manager Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Chan. Manager Ant. A Ant. B Move Select Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move Select... - Page 55 CHANNEL MANAGER This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip Auto Channel Scan unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan...
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Page 56: Channel List
Channel This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory List (SCAN), and which are protected by LOCK. Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move Select Press THUMB STICK... - Page 57 This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this Channel ID feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan- nels a name when CATV signal source is selected. Chan.
- Page 58 This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Locks 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.
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Page 59: Movie Ratings
LOCKS Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to Movie Ratings its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Select... - Page 60 Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate TV Ratings due to its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Select...
- Page 61 LOCKS Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that Canadian Ratings (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)
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Page 62: Canadian Ratings (Frn)
LOCKS Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various pro- Canadian Ratings (Frn) gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) - Page 63 SETUP Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK the function desired. Video Audio Aspect Ch. Manager THUMB STICK Locks Setup Move Use THUMB STICK to select the sub-menu of your choice. Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference...
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Page 64: Magic Focus
The Magic Focus button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is set to Manual (see page 65). 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. - Page 65 SETUP Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode 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. Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE-START to access convergence crosshatch pattern.
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Page 66: Menu Preference
Menu Preference This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock THUMB STICK Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption... -
Page 67: Menu Background
SETUP Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. THUMB STICK 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 Select SOLID for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select SHADED for a light background. - Page 68 Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock THUMB STICK Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV...
- Page 69 SETUP This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. Set The Color HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-P System SDTV/DVD - Standard Definition Television or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc Player) Y-C NOTES: 1.
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Page 70: Set Event Timer
Set Event Timer This function will automatically turn the Projection TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once a week. 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 67). -
Page 71: About Your Tv
, a n d fixed (non-moving) patterns cause permanent damage. Such “SCREEN BURNS” are not covered by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. Move Return Setup Set Closed Caption Caption Display THUMB... -
Page 72: Care Of Your Hitachi Television
“AA” or “AAA” size batteries. Do not use an old battery with a new battery. Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL... -
Page 73: Reception Problems
RECEPTION PROBLEMS NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from the TV set to a considerable distance. • 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. -
Page 74: Useful Info
3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Projection Television. - Page 75 Video .....1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio (Fixed) ... . .470mVrms, 1k Ohm Dimensions: 57T500 57X500 • Height (in.)
- Page 76 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. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
- Page 77 USEFUL INFO Hitachi Canada, LTD. 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 is missing, call for a copy.
- Page 78 Accessories, .......4 Antennas (Connecting), .....5, 6 Aspect Ratio, .
- Page 79 NOTES...
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