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COMBINATION PROJECTION COLOR TV AND DVD PLAYER 46W500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-20 Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DVD PLAYER 21-36 37-63 64-82 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 2
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's authority - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 3
IMPORTANT This television has a built-in DVD player that employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: • Do not stare into laser beam. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 4
may require specific instructions pertaining to your resident state. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN This Wide Screen TV is designed to display wide screen pictures. Images - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 5
make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV AUX VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP 10+ ANT VIRTUAL HD 0 DVD INFO ASPECT C.C. MENU EXIT SUB TITLE VOL SELECT CH MUTE LAST CH VID - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 6
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 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 7
to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack. Use this cable for the best sound quality. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 8
control panel until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. ቩ IR RECEIVER The screen area acts as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV. When using the remote control, point it towards the screen for best - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 9
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ POWER SKIP/FR PLAY FF/SKIP STOP PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE DVD VIDEO ባ ቢ ቢ DISC LOADING TRAY Chapter/Track. ቩ IR RECEIVER The screen area acts as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV. When using the remote control, point it towards the screen for best response. 9 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 10
the following examples: AUDIO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS AUDIO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R MAGIC FOCUS 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 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 11
2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO AUDIO TO HI-FI L INPUT 4 R MONITOR OUT "No DVD Out" R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio ብቤ ቦ ቩ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 12
-HDTV input. 2. The DVI-HDTV input is NOT compatible when used with a DVD player from a personal computer. 3. When connecting a Set-Top-Box with a copy-protect digital out terminal, a high definition picture can be displayed on the screen in its digital form. ቩ OPTICAL OUT (Digital Audio) [DVD mode - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 13
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT D-VHS DIGITAL OUTPUT LR OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO TO HI-FI L R INPUT 1 PR PB Y R (MONO - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 14
camcorder, etc.) to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set- top-boxes. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. Input 2 accepts both composite and - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 15
for other Internal Speakers settings. 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 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 16
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 R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO DVI-HDTV S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT "No DVD Out" R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Digital - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 17
AUDIO R (MONO)/L VIDEO DVI-HDTV S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT "No DVD Out" R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio OUTPUT RL V VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 18
R (MONO)/L VIDEO DVI-HDTV S-VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT "No DVD Out" R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio OUTPUT RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 19
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 below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 20
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 OUT or R-Y OUT - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 21
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, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 22
ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode (see page 19 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). ባ TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode. ቤ VCR button When the VCR button is - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 23
or down (̄). NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode (see page 46). ቫ SLEEP and (-) DASH when the remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode. ቭ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 24
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቱ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 Standard Use this aspect mode to display - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 25
the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. Some people like the crisp picture from 540p and some people like the smooth and detailed 1080i. Hitachi offers you the choice. NOTE: The VIRTUAL HD button will not change the picture with a 1080i HDTV input. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD circuitry - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 26
, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. If MOVIE/TV RATINGS LOCK setting is ON, PIP SURF mode will be deactivated. CLOSED CAPTION will not appear when PIP SURF mode is on. The SURF button will only work in ANT A and ANT B. While in SURF scanning mode, press SELECT on the remote control to - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 27
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 28
Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main Picture Sub Picture ባ SWAP button (with PIP ON) Press this button to toggle between the Main and Sub picture which is highlighted with a green border around the picture. Picture sound and channel can be controlled - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 29
or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE POP SUB FREEZE (with PIP OFF) PIP FREEZE should be in POP Sub mode. Press the FREEZE button to freeze the sub-picture. Press the FREEZE button again or the PIP button to return to normal viewing. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 30
VCR operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. 4. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 31
box '100' button if required. 6. The ANT button will act as the TV/STB button when in STB mode. ቢ CABLE (CBL) button This button allows the remote to control your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 32
ANT VIRTUAL HD DVD INFO ASPECT C.C. SUB TITLE MENU EXIT ቤ ባ VOL SELECT CH MUTE LAST CH VID 1 VID 2 NAVI PIP VID 5 VID 3 DISC MENU SURF VID 4 ADVANCED FRZ MODE SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT ባ ቤ ቤ REC MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 33
INFO ANT VIRTUAL HD DVD ASPECT C.C. MENU EXIT SUB TITLE ቤ ቢ AUX Button This button allows the remote to control your Auxiliary equipment by setting it to AUX mode. ባ PRECODED AUX Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Auxiliary codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons (except number buttons - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 34
operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. ቢ PVR Button This button allows the remote to control your PVR by setting - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 35
above. ባ POWER TV AUX VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP 10+ 0 ANT VIRTUAL HD DVD INFO ASPECT C.C. MENU EXIT SUB TITLE ቤ VOL SELECT CH ቢ ቤ ቢ CD and AMP Buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your Audio equipment by setting it to - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 36
DVD AND AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL 03, 04, 05, 35, 40, 46 Realistic 01, 18, 19, 20 14 Electricord 31 Everquest 51 Focus 52 Garrard 11 GC Electronics 32, 27, 50 Toshiba 03 Tusa 51 TV 86 29 Unika 11, 39 United Echostar 04 Hitachi 01 Hughes 05 RCA 02 Sony 03 SET-TOP-BOX CODE - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 37
OSD (On-Screen Display) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. DVD 4. Press DVD button on the remote control to - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 38
picture format aspect ratio. Ant A Ant B Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 39
Use THUMB STICK ̇ or ̈ to highlight and select Picture Mode settings. Function Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) Day 100% 50% 50% Center - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 40
STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes. 3. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 41
and balance the listed individual colors to make them either deeper or more pure depending on the user's preference. Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select Off Off Off THUMB STICK Video Color Management Set User Colors Magenta 50 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 42
Component or DVI-HDTV input, Auto Color will not be available (grayed out). Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality. Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. When - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 43
See page 44. Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the Projection TV internal speakers. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 44
AUDIO Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 45
is best used on composite video, S-Video, and 480i component signals. 3. See page 24 for Aspect Mode modes. For example, it will be useful for centering the picture area at both the top and bottom of the picture with 480i/480P signal. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 46
you have cable TV. Chan. Manager Channel List Cable(2) screen 2 ~ 13 Mid band A~1 A-5 ~ A-1 14 ~ 22 95 ~ 99 Super band J~W 23 ~ 36 Hyper band 37 ~ 64 W + 1 ~ W + 28 Ultraband W + 29 ~ W + 84 65 ~ 125 Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 47
is engaged, programming will stop. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SCAN for the second antenna input. Remember to select the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SCAN. See CHANNEL LIST - SCAN to add or to skip additional channels. 47 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 48
channels to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Chan. Manager Channel List Ch# 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off CH ID Move SEL Return Lock Chan. Manager Channel List Ch# [2 Scan Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off Move Set CH ID - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 49
will make TV viewing easier and channels a name when CATV signal source is selected. THUMB STICK Chan. Manager Channel List Ch# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan On On Off Off B are in the same ANTENNA/CABLE mode, the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same. 2. CHANNEL ID will not be displayed - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 50
same signal source mode (see page 47), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. When using TV TIME LOCK make sure the clock is set (see page 59). 3. Text appears on the screen to indicate that TV TIME LOCK is activated. 4. If MOVIE/TV Ratings Lock function settings are ON - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 51
content. THUMB STICK MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move to quit the menu or select MOVIE RATING to return to the previous menu. Motion Picture Ratings Chart G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NOT RATED (NR) General - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 52
. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATINGS to return to the previous menu. TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart N/A TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D None. All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 53
Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Move SEL Return Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (Eng) category that you want to block. Press SELECT to set the - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 54
Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Move SEL Return Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight the category that you want to block. Press SELECT to set the CANADIAN - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 55
when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ on the remote to highlight the function desired. MENU THUMB STICK Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 56
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 57). Your HITACHI Projection TV has three color projection tubes: one for red, one for green, one for blue. When mixed together - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 57
Mode Auto Manual If you want to adjust now Start Move SEL Return THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 58
one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. MENU THUMB STICK Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preferences - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 59
(no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select SHADED for a light background. Set The Clock The clock must be adjusted before you can use the "Set Event Timer" or "TV Time Out" features. Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 60
to any of the five video inputs. MENU THUMB STICK Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Press THUMB STICK to highlight - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 61
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 Color System is set improperly (does not match actual input signal), the color and tint of the main picture will be abnormal. 2. You must be - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 62
, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 59). Please Set Clock First. Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Caption About Your TV Move SEL Select - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 63
About Your TV The TV model name and set dimensions will be displayed on the TV screen. The set dimensions of the TV model is listed on page 86. Setup Magic Focus Tune Up Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Virtual HD Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 64
or chapter number. Playback conditions are preset on some DVD video discs, and these playback conditions take priority over user operations on this player. If a function you selected does not run as desired, refer to the manual accompanying the disc. Example Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 65
PIP VID 3 DISC MENU SURF VID 5 VID 4 ADVANCED FRZ MODE SWAP ZOOM DAY/NIGHT REC ᕃ DVD button Press this button to switch the TV to DVD mode. DVD NOTES: 1. If disc is already loaded, playback will start automatically. 2. A Screen Saver will start automatically after 5 minutes if the - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 66
SELECT button All of the On-Screen Display features on DVD mode can be set or adjusted by using the THUMBSTICK part of the DISC NAVIGATION screen may not be displayed properly. This is not a malfunction. • Some discs do not support DISC NAVIGATION feature. • While the DISC NAVIGATION is on the screen - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 67
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV'S DVD PLAYER ᕈ (SKIP) button During playback, press this skip subsequent tracks. NOTE: 1. Title/Chapter/Track number will appear briefly on the top of the screen. 2. If SKIP ( ) is pressed while the playback is paused, th playback will be paused again - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 68
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV'S DVD PLAYER ቮ INFO button When in playback, press this button to display information about the disc. DVD CH(Chapter): Current chapter number/ CH 7/49 0:01:46 -0:03:27 the number of total chapters INFO TIME: Elapsed time of the current chapter and - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 69
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV'S DVD PLAYER ቯ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format aspect ratio (see page 24). ተ SUBTITLE button Press this button during playback to select a language for subtitle during DVD disc playback (if available). Press SUBTITLE - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 70
1. Press DVD button on remote control to access DVD mode. 2. Press ADVANCED button to access DVD ADVANCED menu. 3. Use THUMBSTICK to highlight different ADVANCED menu features. 4. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select chosen feature. DVD ADVANCED MENU SETUP TITLE AUDIO ANGLE Move SEL Select SEARCH - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 71
stopped mode Setting for Audio and Subtitle is not available with some discs. 2. If OTHERS is selected in the AUDIO, SUBTITLE or DISC MENU screen, press four-digit number to enter the code for the desired language (refer to the language codes listed on the next page). 3. Only the languages supported - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 72
DVD ADVANCED MENU Language Codes Language A-B Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian 3 letter language code, the code will be displayed every time you change the Audio or Subtitle language setting on page 71. If you choose any other languages, '---' will be displayed instead. (3 letter language code - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 73
turn Auto Power ON or OFF. Logo • The default setting is ON. • Press THUMBSTICK SELECT repeatedly to turn Logo ON (DVD opening picture)/OFF (Black). Audio Use this feature to choose appropriate Audio settings. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Use this function to compress the range of sound volume - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 74
function to set the rating level of your DVD discs. Playback will stop if the disc's ratings exceed the level you set. PARENTAL ENTER Be sure to check if the parental lock function operates in the way that you have set. 4. Record the password in case you forget it. 5. If you forget the password - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 75
access the DVD disc main menu. THUMB STICK SELECT SETUP TITLE AUDIO ANGLE Move SEL Select SEARCH CLEAR RETURN A-B REPEAT MODE Use THUMBSTICK 40:51 CLEAR RETURN Use this feature to clear previous menu settings. Use this function to return to the previous menu window or exit ADVANCED menu. 75 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 76
MODE CD SETUP TITLE AUDIO ANGLE Move SEL Select SEARCH CLEAR RETURN A-B REPEAT MODE MODE THUMB STICK SELECT R-CH SETUP TITLE AUDIO ANGLE Move SEL Select SEARCH CLEAR RETURN A-B REPEAT MODE MODE NOTE: 1. The audio language can be changed if multiple languages are recorded on the DVD Some DVD - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 77
again at your chosen end point. A-B appears briefly on the TV screen, and the repeat sequence begins. To exit the sequence, press A-B REPEAT. NOTES: 1. The A-B repeat section can only be set within the current title (for DVDs), or current track (for audio CDs). 2. A-B repeat is not available - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 78
CLEAR RETURN A-B REPEAT MODE DVD The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button. CHAPTER TITLE (current chapter repeat) (current title repeat) OFF (repeat off) NOTES: 1. Repeat Title/Chapter is not available with some scenes. 2. The REPEAT setting will be cleared - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 79
DVD ADVANCED MENU MODE Use this feature to program tracks for Audio CDs and MP3 discs. The disk should be in stop mode. PROGRAM CD [AUDIO] ENTER PLAY CLEAR 1 3:30 2 4:30 3 5:00 4 3:10 5 5:10 6 1:30 7 2:30 1/2 1 3:30 TOTAL 0:03:30 Press ADVANCED button, the select MODE to go to PROGRAM mode. - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 80
PLAYING A DISC Basic Playback DVD CD Press POWER button on remote control to turn ON TV. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open disc loading tray. Place the chosen disc in the tray, with the label facing up. Press PLAY. The tray will - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 81
CD at a specific Track. Using the Track number will appear briefly on the DVD display panel. If SKIP is pressed while TV screen. FILE LIST FOLDER DISC NAME MP3 FIRST PLAY folder name folder name folder name folder name folder name folder name ENTER 1/2 PLAY FIRST PLAY In stop mode - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 82
press EXIT to quit. Track Selection MP3 Select SEARCH at ADVANCED menu. The FILE LIST will appear. Select a desired track using Arrow Press ̈ when you want to sequence. Press ADVANCED button and select MODE while playback is stopped. The PROGRAM screen will appear. Press THUMBSTICK to navigate - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 83
tape on your Television. Do not touch the screen too 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 or the Simple Remote Control in a high humidity place or getting it wet - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 84
in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers. • SNOW: If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 85
Lines or streaks in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically © © No color © © ©©© © Poor color © DVD Picture Freezes © ©©© ©© ©© Disc can't be played ©© ©© Disc Player cannot read © © HITACHI Projection Television incorporates advanced power - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 86
Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Velocity Modulation • Six Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in Picture • Magic Focus (Auto Digital Convergence and Manual Adjustment) • Dual Antenna Inputs - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 87
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. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 88
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 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 89
43 M Magic Focus Auto Convergence 8, 56 Manual Convergence 57 Menu Preference Language 58 Background 59 Monitor Out 11 N Noise Cancel 43 P Perfect Volume 43 Picture Mode 39 Picture-in-Picture (PIP 27-29 Picture-outside-Picture (POP 27 Playing a Disc 80-82 R Remote Control TV Functions 21 - Hitachi 46W500 | Owners Guide - Page 90
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COMBINATION PROJECTION
COLOR TV AND DVD PLAYER
46W500
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2-4
FIRST TIME USE
5-20
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
83-89
37-63
21-36
Setup
Locks
Aspect
Audio
Video
Move
SEL
Sel
Chan. Manager
As an E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
DVD PLAYER
64-82