User manual HITACHI 46W500

[. . . ] COMBINATION PROJECTION COLOR TV AND DVD PLAYER 46W500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL 21-36 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 37-63 Sel DVD PLAYER 64-82 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 83-89 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 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. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. [. . . ] Adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to preference. The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors. Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Automatic and manual alignment of the red, green and blue colors to make white. Set the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in standard mode. Information display for this TV. Video Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness Mode Ant A Ant B Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings Audio Aspect Channel Manager Locks 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 Closed Captions About Your TV Setup 38 VIDEO Video Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected mode will reset to initial conditions. Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks ME NU Picture Mode Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Move SEL ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% Night THUMB STICK THUMB STICK 50% High High High Picture Mode Next/Prev Select Day Night Select SEL Return Use THUMB STICK Function or to highlight and select Picture Mode settings. Day 100% 50% 50% Center 50% High Middle High Off Off Off Off Night 50% 50% 45% Center 50% Standard Low Low Off Off Off Off Reset Reset the video menu settings on current input to the Day or Night conditions depending on the selected VIDEO mode. 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) Press EXIT to quit menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu. 39 VIDEO Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks N ME U Video Picture Mode Contrast ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% Night THUMB STICK SELECT Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Setup Move SEL 50% High High High Sel Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select Use the THUMB STICK or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Contrast Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Brightness Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness. Color Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture. Tint Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Sharpness Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture. Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate color or set to Black/White for more reddish color. Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low, middle and high. Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Use this function to automatically enhance the edges between light and dark areas using the settings Off, Low, Middle, and High. NOTES: 1. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 40 VIDEO Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. Video Picture Mode Contrast Ant A/B Day 100% 50% 50% Video Night Reset Video Settings Select "Reset" to on Return this the Video to the THUMB STICK SELECT Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Edge Enhancement Reset Video Settings Move SEL THUMB STICK SELECT menu Settings input original factory settings. Reset 50% High High High Move SEL Return Select Use THUMB STICK to highlight functions. [. . . ] One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception. Ghosting may also be caused by defects 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. When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture. · RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. [. . . ]