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  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 1
    PROJECTION COLOR TV 43F300 53F300 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product
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    • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television. 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
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    on the top of the television SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART instructions pertaining to your resident state. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Projection TV your HITACHI Factory
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 4
    , order separately) OPTIONAL H530047 CAUTION: Television model 43F300 for use only with Hitachi's 43" Television Stand model SP-43T. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. 1. Remote Control Unit is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 5
    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
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 6
    TV) to the antenna jack on the television. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer
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    to turn the TV on or off. NOTE: For the 43F300 model, the power light is located in the POWER button. ቧ MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to automatically adjust your picture quality to optimum performance (see page 47). The Magic Focus button will not work when adjustment mode is set to manual (see page
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 8
    INPUT 5 S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS 43F300 FIRST TIME USE VCR S-VHS Video Camera MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R 53F300 MAGIC FOCUS S-VIDEO -AUDIO- VIDEO L/MONO R NOTE: 1. have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. 8
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    AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ብ ቤ ቦ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture. ባ Audio/Video
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    jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. NOTES: 1. Do case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may be
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 11
    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT FIRST TIME USE ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 2
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    audio jack on the television. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on components, such as DVD players and set-topboxes. Use these connections in place B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. Your
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 13
    MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: 1. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. 2. See page 38 for AUDIO Advanced
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 14
    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 MODE SELECTION ORDER (ANTENNA) (INPUT) VID1 ANT NOTE: When the TV is set
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 15
    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
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 16
    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 3 in example on page 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 16
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    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 on page 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 17
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    . 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 CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the CR/PR
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 19
    27 and 29 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player). POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained
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    Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 24, 25 and 26 for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. ቢ TV POWER button ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ቤ VIDEO
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    28 ANT ቩ VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons to directly select the video input sources between the five video inputs. When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons will control the Set-Top-Box or satellite receiver, and execute the secondary
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 22
    . 16:9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC INPUT 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD THE REMOTE CONTROL (2) 480i/480p INPUT 4:3 INPUT
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    is created by drawing lines across the screen from left to right which fill the screen from top to bottom, and then returning to the top and drawing another set of lines in between the first set. The TV draws the lines so fast that our eyes can't see them. If you look very closely
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 24
    REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV remote. The green highlighted channel display will move with every press of the PIP CH button. When the top VIDEO S-VIDEO ባ ቢ POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU ቤ ብ,ቦ SELECT Audio Video
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    . If MOVIE/TV RATINGS lock functions setting is ON, SURF mode will be deactivated. Closed Caption will not appear when SURF mode is on. REMOTE CONTROL PIP Ant A 10 SWAP Ant A 10 NOTES: 1. The SWAP button will only operate in PIP mode. 2. The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set
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    Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE STROBE FREEZE (with PIP OFF) PIP FREEZE should be in STROBE mode. Press the FREEZE button to FREEZE FREEZE NOTES: Each freeze frame is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. THE REMOTE CONTROL 26
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    Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode. TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR ቢ SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. 27
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    after performing the above procedures, your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the remote. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU 2. In the unlikely event that your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures
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    allows the remote to control your DVD player by setting it to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR SWAP PIP MODE PIP FREEZE VIDEO PIP CH MENU SELECT
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    SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR to highlight a different feature. 3. Press SELECT on the remote control to select the feature chosen. 4. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit
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    based on the Canadian French ratings system. Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Automatic or manual alignment of the Red, Green and Blue colors to make white. Choose English, French, or Spanish text
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    Mode menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. This 3:2 pulldown detection will only work in MOVIE mode. When NEWS mode is selected, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST
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    position can be changed with this mode. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video center is toward top of screen). NOTES: 1. If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected
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    up reception High Definition, Standard Definition and NTSC signals MENU Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Aspect Color System Advanced Settings Move SEL Select Sports 100% 50% 50% 50% 0 CURSOR CURSOR
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    System This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-PBPR from HDTV Set-Top Box. SDTV/DVD - Standard Definition Television or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc Player) Y-CBCR. NOTES: 1. If
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    Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. MENU CURSOR Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel CURSOR Audio Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings Move SEL Return AUDIO 50% 50% L R Audio Treble Bass Balance Sound
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    speakers. Audio Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings Move SEL Select 50% 50% CURSOR Audio two internal speakers of your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of each sound as though the sound was
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    . Press the SELECT button to select the function setting. When the function has a "✓" in the box it is ON. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television report, etc. The mode you select will be displayed at the left edge of the TV. The source received will be displayed above the mode. See example below
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    CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is completed to add (On) or skip (Off) additional channels to the remote Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Move Set CH ID ] -------- SEL Return Lock To
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    ID This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature -) SEL Return CURSOR NOTES: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same ANTENNA/CABLE mode, the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same. 2. CHANNEL ID will be displayed only
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    , it is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. When using TIME LOCK make sure the clock is set (see page 50). 3. Text appears on the screen to indicate that TV TIMED LOCK is activated. 4. If MOVIE/TV Ratings Lock and Closed Caption settings are ON, PIP SURF mode will be deactivated. 41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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    Movie Ratings Use MOVIE RATINGS to block from showing any movie you feel might have inappropriate content. MENU CURSOR Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select CURSOR Locks Movie Ratings Status Not
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    the category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you have selected. Press EXIT to quit menu or select TV RATING to return to the previous menu. TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D All children. The themes and elements in this
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    of movie and television program in Canada that (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. MENU CURSOR Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select CURSOR Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status
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    MENU CURSOR Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV set the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for example 8 ans+, all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be automatically blocked. Press EXIT to quit menu
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    the CURSOR ̆ or ̄ on the remote to highlight the function desired. MENU CURSOR Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel CURSOR Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return Use CURSOR
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    Focus Auto Digital Convergence Adjustment Please turn ON your television for at least 20 minutes before using this feature. The Magic Focus button on control panel will not work when adjustment mode is set to Manual (see page 48). Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 48
    CURSOR Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return Setup Magic Focus Aligns the Red, Green, and Blue colors to correct for Magnetic Influences. Adjustment Mode Auto Manual If you want to
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 49
    on-screen displays. MENU CURSOR Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return CURSOR Setup Menu Preferences Set The Language English Francais Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid
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    must be adjusted before you can use the "Set Event Timer" or "TV Time Out" features. Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return CURSOR Setup Set The Clock Time : Sun --:-- AM Move SEL Return
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    TV. Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return CURSOR Setup Set The Channels Ant A Ant B Move SEL Return Setup Set each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel
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    active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (̆) or DOWN (̄). Setup Set The SCAN for the second antenna input. Remember to select the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SCAN. See CHANNEL MANAGER - SCAN to add or to
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    MENU CURSOR Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return CURSOR Setup Set Video5 Rename Move SEL Select CURSOR CURSOR Setup Set The Inputs Video 1 Rename List CAM CBL DVD DVD1 DVD2 LD SAT STB
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    menu. NOTES: 1. Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again. To do this, turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above. 2. When using REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR mode
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    screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 50). Please Set Clock First. Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return Setup Set Event Timer Event 1 --:-- AM Ant A Ch -- Event
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    work. About Your TV The TV model name and set dimensions will be displayed on the TV screen. The set dimensions of each TV model are listed on page 60. Setup Magic Focus Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV Move SEL Return
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 57
    CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft often. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Physical damage to the precision parts may result. Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 58
    Problems • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers. • SNOW: If your receiver is located The TV set can generate
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 59
    Lines or streaks in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically © © No color © © ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 60
    Five Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and Manual Adjustment) • Dual Antenna Inputs • Video Input Sensor • 3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter • Full 1080i HDTV capable when used with a Set-Top Box. • Technology. *Licensed
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 61
    USEFUL INFO To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit.
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 62
    EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) for a copy. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la période couverte par la garantie, sur le fonctionnement ou
  • Hitachi 43F300 | Owners Guide - Page 63
    ), 44 TV Ratings (Canadian - French), 45 Loudness, 38 M Magic Focus Auto Convergence, 7, 47 Manual Convergence, 48 Menu Preference Language, 49 Background, 50 Monitor Out, 9 N Noise Reduction, 35 P Perfect Volume, 38 Picture Mode, 32 Picture-in-Picture (PIP), 24 - 26 R Remote Control Functions
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PROJECTION COLOR TV
43F300
53F300
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2-3
FIRST TIME USE
4-18
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
57-63
30-56
19-29
Setup
Locks
Ch. Manager
Audio
Video
Move
SEL
Sel
As an E
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Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the E
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guidelines for energy efficiency.