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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT2~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 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 VID2~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc p
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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 the VCR or la
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1. 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 at right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the VID1 button to view t
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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 at right. 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
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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, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now con- trol your television. To operate your cable/s
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
57UWX20B 57GWX20B
51UWX20B 51GWX20B
43FWX20B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3
FIRST TIME USE 4-17
18-31
THE REMOTE CONTROL
Video
Audio
Ch. Manager
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32-56
Locks
Setup
Move SEL Sel
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 57-62
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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 section 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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IMPORTANT Read before operating equipment 15.Televisions are designed to comply with the recom- Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. mended safety standards for tilt and stability. 1. Read these instructions. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, 2. Keep these instructions. of the cabinet which could cause the product to over- 3. Heed all warnings. turn resulting in product damage and/or personal 4. Follow all instructions. injury. 5. Do not use
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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 CLU-4321UG TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR HL01831 REMOTE CONTROL SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE PIP CH MENU VIDEO SELECT MUTE LAST CH EXIT VOL CH 123 456 789 ANT INFO 0 VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 REC ASPECT VIRTUAL HD VID5 CLU-4321UG 1. 2. 43 TELEVISION STAND SP-43W H530052 (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL 43 TELEVISION STAND SP-43WS H530053 (Not included, order sep
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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 color 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, be sure
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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 cab
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Model: 43FWX20B Models: 51GWX20B/57GWX20B/51UWX20B/57UWX20B POWER PULL PUSH POWER S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ INPUT MENU INPUT 5 EXIT SELECT INPUT MENU VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ SELECT EXIT CURSOR INPUT 3 L/MONO R MAGIC S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO FOCUS 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
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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- S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS VIDEO MAGIC FOCUS L/MONO R INPUT 5 INPUT 5 NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in pla
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REAR PANEL JACKS ANT A ANT A DVI-HDTV P P Y P P Y R B B R INPUT 1 INPUT 1 R (MONO)/L TO R (MONO)/L TO CONVERTER CONVERTER AUDIO AUDIO P P B Y/VIDEO P P Y/VIDEO R R B INPUT 2 ANT B ANT B INPUT 2 R (MONO)/L R (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3 INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 TO HI-FI AUDIO TO HI-FI R LVIDEO S-VIDEO R LVIDEO S-VIDEO L MONITOR MONITOR L OUT OUT AUDIO AUDIO R R Models
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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
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP (51/57UWX20B and 51/57GWX20B MODELS) DIGITAL Outside antenna or OUTPUT CAPABILITY cable TV coaxial cable DIGITAL OUTPUT LR DVD Player 2-Way signal splitter HDTV Set-Top Box OUTPUT OUTPUT YP /C P /C B B R R L R Y P P L R B R OUTPUT ANT A VCR #1 DVI-HDTV 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 ANT B INPUT 2 R (MONO)/L AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3 R (MONO)
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP (43FWX20B) Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable DVD Player 2-Way signal splitter HDTV Set-Top Box OUTPUT YP /C P /C L R B B R R Y P P B R L R OUTPUT ANT A VCR #1 OUTPUT ANT P P Y IN S-VIDEOVL R B R INPUT 1 R (MONO)/L TO AUDIO CONVERTER 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 L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR L OUT AUDIO R INPUT
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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 connec- tions 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
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES 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 ANT A DVI-HDTV P P P Y P B Y R B R INPUT 1 INPUT 1 R (MONO)/L TO R (MONO)/L TO CONVERTER CONVERTER AUDIO AUDIO P P P Y/VIDEO P B Y/VIDEO R B R INPUT 2 ANT B INPUT 2 ANT B R (MONO)/L R (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3 INPUT 3 (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R S-VIDEO S-
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~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 VID2~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Pre
