PROJECTION COLOR TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
51F710A, 57F710A, 65F710A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-17
THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 18-29
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................ 30-55
USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 56-67
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE...........................................66
INDEX .............................................................................................................................................67
As an Energy Star® Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
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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 warranty card and mail it to
HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you
promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem
should be discovered in your product model.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
this television.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of a sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a
person.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this
television.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Televisions are designed to comply with the
recommended safety standards for tilt and stability.
Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or
top, of the cabinet which could cause the product
to overturn resulting in product damage and/or
personal injury.
16. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling
mounting as recommended by the manufacturer.
17. An outdoor antenna should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical
circuits.
18. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding for the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding connectors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is
provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to
Article 820-44 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Power source
This television is designed to operate on 120 volts
60 Hz, ac current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt
60 Hz outlet.
To prevent electric shock, do not use the television's
(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Never connect the television to 50 Hz, direct current, or
anything other than the specified voltage.
Caution
Never remove the back cover of the
television as this can expose you to very
high voltages and other hazards. If the
television does not operate properly,
unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or
service center.
Caution
Adjust only those controls that are covered in the
instructions, as improper changes or modifications not
expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's
warranty.
Warning
· To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
· The television should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should not be placed on the television.
Warning
· Do not place any objects on the top of the television
which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve
the objects.
· Projection TV's are heavy and can mark or damage
floor surfaces (especially wood flooring) if moved
improperly. Do not slide or force TV into position.
Always roll TV allowing casters at bottom of unit to
help steer and position the TV.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any
changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home
Electronics Division may void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Note
This television receiver will display television closed
captioning, (
or
), in accordance with paragraph
15.119 and 15.122 of the FCC rules.
Public viewing of copyrighted material
Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations
and cable companies, as well as programs from other
sources, may require prior authorization from the
broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Note
This digital television is capable of receiving analog
basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system
providing such programming. A CableCARD provided
by your cable operator is required to view encrypted
digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive
digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced
television services may require the use of a set-top box.
For more information call your local cable company.
Note
· There are no user serviceable parts inside the
television.
· Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side
of the television.
Prevention of screen burn
This Wide Screen TV is designed to display wide
screen pictures. Images should be viewed mostly in
wide screen format or zoomed to fit the screen with
moving pictures. Use of side panels, top and bottom
panels of standard picture formats should only be 15%
of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of
the phosphors. Phosphors in the lighted area of the
picture will age more rapidly than the gray areas.
Continuous on-screen displays such as video games,
stock market quotations, computer generated 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.
Lead Notice
This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in
accordance with applicable environmental laws. For
product recycling and disposal information, contact
your local government agency or the Electronic
Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the
Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at
www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Accessories
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.
CAUTION: This SLF10 TV Top Shelf for use only with Hitachi 51F710A and 57F710A.
Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
³ Remote Control Unit CLU-4341UG2 (Part No. HL02071) or CLU4351UG2 (Part No. HL02072).
· Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit).
» "Z" Allen Key (Part No. 61010122).
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
1.
Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing
down and sliding the back cover off.
2.
Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the remote control.
When replacing old batteries, push them towards the
springs and lift them out.
3.
Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery
compartment.
4.
Insert the bottom of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery
compartment first, push towards the springs and insert the
top of the battery, the (+) side, into place. Do not force the battery into the battery compartment.
5.
Replace the cover.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with the same or
equivalent type.
» "Z" Allen Key (For 57"
and 65" Models Only)
³ Remote Control
· Two "AA" size,
1.5V batteries
Optional TV top shelf (not included, order separately.
Model No. SLF10; Part No. QJ01611)
For US models: For optional accessories, please
access our website at www.hitachi.us/tv
Bottom View (Remote Control)
Lift up on tab to remove back cover.
First
time
use
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How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television
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, be sure
that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set. To avoid
cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc.
NOTE: Your new HDTV has a built-in high definition television signal processor. This television includes a fan
to cool the processor. The sound of moving air from the fan is normal and may be noticeable in very
quiet environments.
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.
The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the
TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Picture
brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left
and right of the receiver.
During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may
appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be
used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in
a different section of the room.
If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi
system's external speakers, the best audio performance
will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant
from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as
possible to the height of the picture screen center. For
best stereo separation, place the external speakers at
least four feet from the side of the TV, place the
surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing
area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical
environments will require some experimentation with
speaker placement for best performance.
CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if
they are placed too close to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television
until there is no picture distortion.
First
time
use
BEST
VERTICAL VIEWING
ANGLE
20
3'
0'
5'
10'
15'
20'
50
50
4" Minimum
4" Minimum
BEST
HORIZONTAL
VIEWING ANGLE
5'
10'
15'
20'
20'
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