Hitachi 57F710 User Manual

PROJECTION COLOR TVOperating Guide for 51F710, 57F710,65F710, 51F710S, 57F710S, 65F710SIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

REAR PANEL JACKS10f HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1)About HDMIHDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer ele

After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen below appears. The third screen below will appear if a channel is notauthorized for vie

12REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSNOTES: 1.Connect only 1 component to each input jack.2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

13TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS• S-VIDEO, Y-PbPr and HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this f

14CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCESApparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos.4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098;4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensedfor limited vi

15CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT51. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserd

16CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT51. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc play

17CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 51. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdi

18CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 11. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection c

19CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR.1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD play

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISIONOur reputation has been built on the quality, performance, an

20THE REMOTE CONTROLTHE REMOTE CONTROLIn addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed t

21HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TVTHE REMOTE CONTROLa POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode

22HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TVe ASPECT buttonPress this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio.Depending on the input si

23HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR TVTHE REMOTE CONTROLf INPUTS buttonWhen the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUT

THE REMOTE CONTROL24HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR TVg PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttonSee separate section on pages 26-28 for a description.h MENU but

25THE REMOTE CONTROLHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TVm VOLUME (VOL), MUTE buttonPress the VOLUME button (G or H) until you obtain the desired s

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)26THE REMOTE CONTROLUse above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (A

27THE REMOTE CONTROLPICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURESplit Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen

28THE REMOTE CONTROLPICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)b PAUSE buttonIf you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when tryin

29THE REMOTE CONTROLUSING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your cable box.This remote is designed to opera

ANTENNALEAD INWIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUNDING CONDUCTORSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTROD

30THE REMOTE CONTROLUSING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite

31THE REMOTE CONTROLUSING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your DVD player.This remote is designed to operate di

32USING YOUR REMOTETO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONSNOTES:1. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing theabove procedures, your VCR’s code has not been

33ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV.2. Press the CURSOR butto

34ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night.Contrast Adjust contrast.Brightness Adjust brightness.Color

35Set the Antenna Set Antenna settings.Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan.Signal Meter Access Signal Meter.Channel List Set Channel List.Change A

VIDEO36ColorBrightnessContrastPicture ModeVideoMoveSELReturnColor TemperatureSharpnessTintEdge EnhancementBlack Enhancement100%50%50%50%HighLocksChan.

VIDEO37Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture.Use the CURSOR buttons G or H to highlight the function

VIDEO38This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEOmode.Use the CURSORbuttons to high

VIDEO39Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user’spreference in each of the four color tempe

ACCESSORIES4FIRST TIME USE1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4341UG2 (Part No. HL02071) or CLU4351UG2 (Part No. HL02072).2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For

AUDIO40ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSelect AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality.AudioSRSBalanceBassTrebleAudioMoveSELReturnA

AUDIO41Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monauralsound) used when receiving a weak stereo bro

AUDIO42Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilit

43ASPECT Auto AspectAutomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen.Press THE CURSOR buttons G, H, F, E to sel

44CHANNEL MANAGERSelect Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set ChannelList.NOTE: When a CableC

45CHANNEL MANAGERThis function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to ChannelMemory (SCAN), which are prote

46LOCKSThis 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

47LOCKSUse MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content.Use the CURSOR buttons G or H to select

48LOCKSTV RatingsMoveSELReturnStatusTV-Y:TV-Y7:TV-G:TV-PG:TV-14:TV-MA:Sub CategoryDL S VFVMovie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockChange Access CodeLocksM

49LOCKSCanadian Ratings(Eng)MoveSELReturnStatusC:C8+:G:PG:14+:18+:Movie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockChange Access CodeLocksMoveSELSelectCanadian Rat

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV5CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they ar

50ON-SCREEN DISPLAYLOCKSCanadian Ratings(Frn)MoveSELReturnStatusG:8 ans+:13 ans+:16 ans+:18 ans+:Movie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockChange Access Cod

51TIMERSSelect Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings.TimersMoveSELReturnLocksChan. ManagerAspectAudioVideo

52TIMERSSelect this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments).TimersSet Day/Night TimerSet Sleep TimerSet The

53TIMERSNOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer.2. The Off Timer will only acti

54SETUPSelect SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR buttons G or H on the remote to highlightthe function desired.SetupSet

55SETUPMAGICFOCUSMAGIC FOCUSAuto Digital Convergence AdjustmentPlease turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature.The Ma

56ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSETUPManual Convergence Adjustment Mode (9 Point Manual Adjustment)Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUA

57SETUPManual Convergence Adjustment Mode (117 Point Manual Adjustment)Using the Remote Control, select SETUP-MAGIC FOCUS TUNE UP-MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MO

58SETUPThis feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays.Use the CURSOR buttons F , E to highlight

59SETUPThis function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds.Use the CURSOR buttoms F , E to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS6ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANELVHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, conn

60SETUPUse this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video2 when it detects a video signal to input 2.Use the CURSOR buttons F, E, G o

61SETUPSet Virtual HDSet Black SidePanelUse this feature to select between 1080i and 540p.The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/of

62SETUPCaption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off.Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on.Caption Mode: Captions is for t

63SETUPMoveSELReturnModel:Dimensions (Inches) (mm)Height: - / -Width: - / -Depth: - / - MoveSELReturnCaution: Continuous on-screendisplays such a

MoveSELReturnSelect ON to have the TV tunechannels quickly at 1st turn on.Select OFF to save electricity.Off OnQuick Start UpUpgradesSet AV ControlCab

65CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISIONAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROLDODust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened i

66RECEPTION PROBLEMS• IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from au

USEFUL INFO67HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit dam

USEFUL INFO68• Velocity Modulation•Six Aspect Modes• Closed Caption Decoder• 2-Tuner Picture in Picture• Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and 9-p

USEFUL INFO69Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics Division900 Hitachi WayChula Vista, CA 91914-3556Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics DivisionHita

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS7hINPUT 5S-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOL/MONOREXITINPUTSELECTMENUVOL- VOL+ CH- CH+EFGHcfabdgeCURSORMAGICFOCUSeia MENU/SELECT buttonThis button

USEFUL INFO70In Canada:1-800-HITACHI(1-800-448-2244)Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pmSaturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pmHitachi Canada, LTD.Digital Media D

57” DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS71IMPORTANT POINTS:(a)Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself.(b) Request an installation specialist to i

57” DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS72(c)(d)1 - SEPARATION PROCEDURE CONTINUEDSTEP 4Cont.STEP 5Remove the joint connector bolts from each side of the

57” DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS732 - RE-ASSEMBLY PROCEDURESTEP 8To re-assemble the set, lift the top portion and align onto thebottom cabinet. G

7465” DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT POINTS:CAUTION: DISCONNECT UNIT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY1 - SEPARATION PROCEDU

75(c)(d)65” DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS1 - SEPARATION PROCEDURE CONTINUEDSTEP 3Cont.Caution: When the TV is separated, the top portion weighs 11

7665” DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS2 - RE-ASSEMBLY PROCEDURESTEP 7To re-assemble the set, lift the top portion and align onto thebottom cabinet. G

77INDEXAAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWAREIMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you and Hitachi A

79END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAL-HED OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR AFFILIATE COMPA-NIE

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS8The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the

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REAR PANEL JACKS9a Antenna InputANT A- A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT A can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture.ANT B-