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PROJECTION COLOR TV
43F300
53F300
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3
FIRST TIME USE 4-18
19-29
THE REMOTE CONTROL
Video
Audio
Ch. Manager
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 30-56
Locks
Setup
Move SEL Sel
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 57-63
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
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product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS YOU 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 sec- tion 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. Please fill out your w
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ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION POWER REMOTE CONTROL TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR HL01831 SWAP PIP MODE CLU-4321UG PIP FREEZE PIP CH MENU VIDEO OR OR SELECT MUTE LAST CH EXIT REMOTE CONTROL HL01834 CLU-4324UG VOL CH 123 456 789 ANT INFO 0 VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 REC ASPECT VIRTUAL HD VID5 1. 2. 43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43T H530047 (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL CAUTION: Television model 43F300
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FIRST TIME USE
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV ANTENNA 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. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also,
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FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 43F300 PULL POWER S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ INPUT MENU VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS INPUT 5 EXIT SELECT CH+ POWER INPUT MENU VOL- VOL+ 53F300 EXIT SELECT CH- Push open door and pull forward and down CH+ S-VIDEO -AUDIO- POWER INPUT MENU VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC VOL- VOL+ FOCUS EXIT SELECT CH- MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference with
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FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS 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: S-VIDEO -AUDIO- -AUDIO- S-VIDEO VIDEO R MAGIC FOCUS MAGIC FOCUS L/MONO VIDEO L/MONO R INPUT 5 INPUT 5 43F300 S-VHS VCR Video Camera 53F300 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC MAGIC FOCUS FOCUS NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connec
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REAR PANEL JACKS Component: Y-P P Inputs B R Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P P jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may B R 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. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s P input and 2. B the components R-Y o
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FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable DVD Player 2-Way signal splitter HDTV Set-Top Box OUTPUT YP /C P /C B B R R L R Y P P L R B R OUTPUT ANT A VCR #1 OUTPUT ANT IN P P Y S-VIDEOVL R R B INPUT 1 R (MONO)/L TO AUDIO CONVERTER P P Y/VIDEO B R INPUT 2 ANT B R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI R LVIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR L OUT AUDIO R OUT
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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO 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. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. A single VCR can be used for VC
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A P P Y R B INPUT 1 R (MONO)/L TO CONVERTER AUDIO P P Y/VIDEO R B INPUT 2 ANT B R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI R LVIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR L OUT AUDIO R LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 1. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorte
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and 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. For best perf
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. 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. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the VID1~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four s
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FIRST TIME USE 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. Press the VID3~VID5 button to view the program from
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-P P . B R 1. 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. 2. Connect the cable from the C /P OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (P jack. B B B) 3. Connect the cable from the C /P OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (P ) jack. R R R 4. Connect the
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