Hitachi 51F710A User Manual

PROJECTION COLOR TELEVISIONOperating Guide for 51F710E, 57F710E, 51F710A,57F710A and 65F710AIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

10Rear Panel ConnectionsFirst time use Antenna InputCABLE – A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (CableTV) input.AIR – A 75-Ohm RF antenna input.NOTE: You may

 TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4)These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with centersignal output capability. This feature allows the TVspeakers to be used as

12TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS• S-VIDEO, Y- PBPR and HDMIconnections are provided forhigh performance laserdiscplayers, VCRs etc. that havethis feat

Match the numbers below to the diagram forspeaker placement. The television’s internal speakers will act ascenter speaker (select AUDIO - INTERNALSPE

14BEFORE OPERATING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCEConnect an external source to the INPUT terminal, thenpress the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu.Use the

15Connecting External Video SourcesFirst time useCONNECTING A COMPOSITE VIDEO AND ASTEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT51. Connect the cable from the

CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHHDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 11. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connectioncable from the output of the HDTV set

CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND AN AUDIOSOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of theLaserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box

18In addition to controlling all the functions on yourHITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control isdesigned to operate different types of VCRs, CAT

 POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 forinstructions on how to set the remote contr

2SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTYOUR HITACHI TELEVISIONOur reputation has been built on the quality,performance, and ease of service of HITACHItel

20 ASPECT buttonPress this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal formatreceived, the picture format

 INPUTS buttonWhen the remote control is in TV mode, press thisbutton to access the INPUTS menu. Use theCURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and selec

22 VOLUME (VOL), MUTE buttonPress the VOLUME button ( or ) until youobtain the desired sound level.To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume

Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Two Tunertechnology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna

24PIP Mode Picture-in-PictureThis feature is only available with a Digital 16:9,720p and 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn,occasionally move the

MAIN FREEZEPress the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of thepicture you are currently viewing and the frozenframe will show in the Main Picture. Press

26OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX.This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must first program the remo

OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FORYOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER.This remote is designed to operate different types ofset-top-box/satellite syst

28OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER.This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must first program the rem

OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR.This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs. You must first program the remote to match the

Power sourceThis television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, ac current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt60 Hz outlet.To prevent electr

301. Press MENU on the remote control to display thedifferent features on your HITACHI Projection TV.2. Press the CURSOR buttons to navigate andhighli

Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night.Contrast Adjust contrast.Brightness Adjust brightness.Color Adjust color.Tint Adjust

32Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improvepicture quality. You can independently customize eachof the Video Inputs to your preference to in

Color TemperatureSet this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accuratecolor or set to B

34Black Side PanelThe BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode.The top/bottom gray bar wil

Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference andto improve the sound quality.1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight thefunction to be adjus

36Audio SourceMulti-Channel Television Sound will allow you to selectSTEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound)used when receiving a weak ster

Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT withDolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities.1. U

38Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antennaoptions, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meterand Set Channel List.1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to

Auto Channel ScanThis feature will automatically store active TV channelsin Auto Channel Scan memory.1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlightCABL

4AccessoriesCheck to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.CAUTION: This SLF10 TV Top Shelf for use on

40This function will block out the picture and sound of theselected channel or video input. It can also be used tokeep the TV from being viewed for a

Movie RatingsUse Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie thatyou feel may be inappropriate due to its content.1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  t

42LocksOn-Screen DisplayTV RatingsUse TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TVprogram that you feel may be inappropriate due to itscontent.1. Use t

Canadian Ratings (Eng)Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type ofmovie and television program in Canada that you feelmight be inappropriate in its

44Canadian Ratings (Frn)Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block CanadianFrench programs according to various program ratingsthat you feel might be inappro

Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, EventTimer and Day/Night Timer Recordings.1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight thefunction to b

46Set Sleep TimerSelect this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments).1. Press the CURSOR buttons  or  repea

47TimersOn-Screen DisplaySet Event TimerThis function will automatically operate the ProjectionTV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is no

48Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the firsttime. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight thefunction to be adjusted.2. Press the SELECT

NOTE: 1. Only a momentary press of the MAGICFOCUS button is necessary to start AUTODIGITAL CONVERGENCE. At any timeduring this convergence correctionp

5How to set up your new HITACHI Projection TelevisionANTENNAUnless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a goo

50SetupOn-Screen DisplayManual Convergence Adjustment Mode (9 Point Manual Adjustment)NOTE: 1. Please turn ON your television for at least20 minutes b

Manual Convergence Adjustment Mode (117 Point Manual Adjustment)NOTE: 1. Please turn ON your television for at least20 minutes before using this featu

52Menu PreferenceThis feature will allow you to select any one of threedifferent languages for all on-screen displays.Set the LanguageThis function al

INPUT 4 Auto LinkUse this function to automatically turn the TV on andtune to INPUT 4 when it detects a video signal to INPUT 4.1. Use the CURSOR butt

54SetupOn-Screen DisplayDigital CaptionsSet captions for digital programs. This functionwill help choose and set available language,font, size and sty

UpgradesIt shows software information and easy upgradeprocedure. This function allows the TV software to beupgraded by using a flash card (MMC CARD).

56IMPORTANT POINTS:(a) Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself.(b) Request an installation specialist to install this unit.(c) HITACHI assumes

STEP 4Remove the sensor box by unscrewing the 2 screwslocated on both sides of the sensor box, see (a).Rotate the sensor box and there are 4 low volta

58ASSEMBLY PROCEDURESTEP 10Re-install the top (4) four screws into the lower rearcover, see (a). Re-install the (4) four side screws thathold the back

5965” Disassembly/Assembly InstructionsUseful InformationIMPORTANT POINTS:(a) Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself.(b) Request an installat

6Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that havephono connectors. For best performance, vid

6065” Disassembly/Assembly InstructionsSTEP 4Remove the joint connector bolts from each side ofthe TV set using the allen wrench that is providedinsid

6165” Disassembly/Assembly InstructionsASSEMBLY PROCEDURESTEP 7To re-assemble the set, lift the top portion and align onto the bottom cabinet. Gently

62Useful InformationTROUBLESHOOTINGHITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protectagainst co

63Useful InformationReception ProblemsIGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by inte

64Useful InformationFEATURES:• Superfine Picture Quality; 1280 Line HorizontalResolution• Remote (Controls many PVR/VCR brands, cableboxes, satellite

65Useful InformationHitachiHITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISIONHITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours oftrouble free operation f

66END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWAREIMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement forHITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreem

67AAccessories...4Antennas (Connecting)...5Aspect Ratio...20AudioLanguages ...

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7Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsFirst time usePOWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT)Turns the selected device on and off.INPUTS BU

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8Front Panel ControlsFirst time use MENU/SELECT buttonThis button allows you to enter the MENU, makingit possible to set TV features to your preferen

9Front Panel Jacks and ConnectionsFirst time useThe front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR