Hitachi 51F59 User Manual

PROJECTION COLOR TELEVISION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-17
THE REMOTECONTROL........................................................................................................18-31
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY............................................................................................................32-60
USEFUL INFORMATION..........................................................................................................61-71
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE...........................................71
51F59, 51F59A
Operating Guide for
As an Energy Star
®
Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star
®
guidelines for
energy efficiency.
INDEX.............................................................................................................................................72
51F59J, 57F59, 57F59A, 57F59J
65F59, 65F59A, 65F59J.

Hitachi 51F59 Specifications

General

Screen Size	51 inches
Display Technology	CRT
Display Type	Rear Projection
Resolution	480i
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Inputs	RF, Composite, S-Video, Component

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Points for Hitachi Television

Key safety tips for operating Hitachi televisions properly and safely.

Before Operating Equipment

First Time Use

The Remote Control

Remote Control Overview

Controlling TV Functions with Remote

Detailed explanation of remote buttons for TV operation.

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Feature

Remote Control for External Devices

On-Screen Display

Video Settings

Adjusting picture quality, modes, contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness.

Audio Settings

Adjusting sound quality, volume, surround sound, and audio output.

Aspect Ratio Settings

Channel Manager Features

Parental Controls and Locks

Setting locks for channels, ratings, and front panel controls.

Timer Settings

Useful Information

Equipment Care & Troubleshooting

Maintenance guidelines and troubleshooting steps for common TV issues.