Hitachi 46W500 Operating Manual
Hitachi 46W500 Operating Manual

Hitachi 46W500 Operating Manual

Combination projection color tv and dvd player
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COMBINATION PROJECTION
COLOR TV AND DVD PLAYER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
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  • Page 1 Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move TAR ® As an E Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this NERGY product meets the E NERGY 46W500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DVD PLAYER 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 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. • Do not stare into laser beam. CAUTION: • 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.
  • Page 4 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. COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL •...
  • Page 5: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5727TSI (Part No. HL01827). 2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1.
  • Page 6: 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 7: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    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.
  • Page 8: 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 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    REAR PANEL JACKS ANT A CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI 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).
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter CONVERTER 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 not included with the purchase of this television.
  • Page 14: 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 15: Connecting External Audio Devices

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 1. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) is only available in DVD mode. 2.
  • Page 16 CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT5 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. Press the VID2~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player.
  • Page 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT5 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • Page 19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
  • Page 20: First Time Use

    CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-P B P R . 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.
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode).
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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 27~29 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 27: Main Picture

    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 28 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 29 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.
  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 36). Turn ON your cable box.
  • Page 32 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). Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.
  • Page 33 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).
  • Page 34: Using The Remote

    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). Turn ON your PVR.
  • Page 35 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). Turn ON your Audio component you wish to control with the Remote.
  • Page 36 Hamlin ....04, 13, 22, 23 Hitachi......01 Hytex.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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...
  • Page 39: 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 40 Video Audio Aspect Chan. 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.
  • Page 41: Color Management

    VIDEO This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO Reset Video mode. Settings Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness THUMB STICK Color Tint SELECT Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Move...
  • Page 42: 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 43: Perfect Volume

    AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Video Audio Aspect THUMB Chan. Manager 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 44 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.
  • Page 45: Aspect Mode

    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.
  • Page 46: 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 Use THUMB STICK...
  • Page 47: Auto Channel Scan

    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...
  • Page 48: 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 49 CHANNEL MANAGER 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.
  • Page 50 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.
  • Page 51: 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) Select Move...
  • Page 52 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) Select Move...
  • Page 53 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)
  • Page 54 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 55 SETUP Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK the function desired. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager THUMB STICK Locks Setup Move Use THUMB STICK to select the sub-menu of your choice. Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference...
  • Page 56: Magic Focus

    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.
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58: 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 59: Menu Background

    SETUP Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. 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 60 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 61 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.
  • Page 62 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). Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference...
  • Page 63: 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 THUMB STICK SELECT display on or off.
  • Page 64: Dvd Player

    Symbols Used The following symbols appear below in some headings and notes in this section with the following meanings: Description refers to playback of DVD video discs. Description refers to playback of audio CDs. Description refers to playback of MP3 discs. Playable Discs The following discs can be played back on this DVD player.
  • Page 65: Dvd Button

    HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV’S DVD PLAYER DVD button Press this button to switch the TV to DVD mode. NOTES: 1. If disc is already loaded, playback will start automatically. 2. A Screen Saver will start automatically after 5 minutes if the TV is left on DVD mode without playing a disc. POWER SOURCE WIZARD SLEEP...
  • Page 66 (10+) button While in DVD mode, press this button to access the Title/Chapter Search or Track search of the loaded disc. 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. The THUMBSTICK will highlight functions or adjust and set different features.
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 INFO button When in playback, press this button to display information about the disc. CH(Chapter): Current chapter number/ the number of total chapters INFO TT(Title): Current title number/ the number of total titles. BIT RATE indicator: BIT RATE shows the quantity of information which is recorded on the DVD.
  • Page 69 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 repeat- edly to select your desired subtitle language.
  • Page 70 Press DVD button on remote control to access DVD mode. Press ADVANCED button to access DVD ADVANCED menu. Use THUMBSTICK to highlight different ADVANCED menu features. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select chosen feature. SETUP TITLE SEARCH AUDIO ANGLE Move Select CLEAR RETURN...
  • Page 71 DVD PLAYER SETUP Use this feature to choose the disc Language, Display, Audio and Parental settings. LANGUAGE THUMB STICK AUDIO SELECT SUBTITLE DISC MENU SELECT AUDIO DOBLY DIGITAL DOWN SAMPLING SELECT NOTE: The disc should be in stopped mode for setup to be accessed. Language Use this function to choose Audio, Subtitle, and Disc Menu language options.
  • Page 72: Language Codes

    Language Codes Language Code Language Frisian Abkhazian 4748 Galician Afar 4747 Georgian Afrikaans 4752 German [GER] Albanian 6563 Greek [GRE] Amharic 4759 Greenlandic Arabic 4764 Guarani Armenian 5471 Gujarati Assamese 4765 Hausa Aymara 4771 Hebrew Azerbaijani 4772 Hindi Bashkir 4847 Hungarian [HUN] Basque 5167...
  • Page 73: Dolby Digital

    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. •...
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 DVD ADVANCED MENU TITLE Use this feature to access the DVD disc main menu. SETUP TITLE SEARCH CLEAR AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT Move 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. SETUP TITLE SEARCH...
  • Page 76 AUDIO Use this feature to choose desired Audio language. SETUP TITLE SEARCH AUDIO ANGLE Move Select 2. ENG Dolby D 2.0ch SETUP TITLE SEARCH AUDIO ANGLE Move Select SETUP TITLE SEARCH AUDIO ANGLE Move Select R-CH SETUP TITLE SEARCH AUDIO ANGLE Move Select...
  • Page 77 DVD ADVANCED MENU Use this feature to set a starting point and end point repeat sequence. SETUP TITLE SEARCH CLEAR RETURN AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE Move Select THUMB STICK SELECT SETUP TITLE SEARCH CLEAR RETURN AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT Move Select THUMB STICK SELECT...
  • Page 78 REPEAT Use this feature to activate repeat function. SETUP TITLE SEARCH CLEAR AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT Move Select Title SETUP TITLE SEARCH CLEAR AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT Move Select The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button. CHAPTER TITLE (current chapter repeat) (current title repeat)
  • Page 79: Random Playback

    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] TOTAL 0:03:30 1 3:30 2 4:30 3 5:00 4 3:10 5 5:10 6 1:30 7 2:30 ENTER PLAY...
  • Page 80: Playing A Disc

    Basic Playback 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.
  • Page 81: Title / Chapter Search

    PLAYING A DISC Track 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.
  • Page 82: On-Screen Information

    On-Screen Information 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.
  • Page 83 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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.
  • Page 84: 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. 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.
  • Page 85: 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 86 Video .....1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio (Fixed) ... . .470mVrms, 1k Ohm • Optical Out (Digital Audio) ..1 optical connector Dimensions: 46W500 • Height (in.) 39 13/16 (mm) 1,011.0 •...
  • Page 87 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 88 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 89 USEFUL INFO Accessories, .......5 Antennas (Connecting), .....6, 7 Aspect Ratio, .
  • Page 90 NOTES...
  • Page 91 NOTES...
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