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DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM MODEL DV-S522U LAST MEMO REPEAT SEARCH MODE DISPLAY RETURN PROG TV POWER TV CH TV VOL TV/VIDEO TV CH TV VOL SHIFT CLEAR ENTER TRIM SLOW SLOW ANGLE A.REPLAY ZOOM AUDIO SLEEP TIMER ADJUST SET/CLEAR CLOCK...
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To connect this DVD Home Theater System to a TV, TV must have a Video input jack (RCA-type) at least. You cannot connect it to an antenna terminal of TV.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION •...
MULTI-BRAND TV REMOTE CONTROL LAST MEMO REPEAT SEARCH MODE DISPLAY RETURN PROG TV CH TV VOL TV POWER TV/VIDEO TV CH TV VOL SHIFT CLEAR ENTER TRIM SLOW SLOW ANGLE A.REPLAY ZOOM AUDIO SLEEP TIMER ADJUST SET/CLEAR CLOCK TU/BAND SOURCE PRESET FM MODE TEST TONE...
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1. While holding down [TV POWER], enter the 2-digit code [0] and [2], then release [TV POWER]. • The remote control is now set to operate the Hitachi TV. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the batteries in the remote control are changed, the code settings for the TV must be re-entered.
Note: Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60 Hz outlet until all connections have been made. Speaker Connections To achieve proper stereo reproduction, connect the speaker wires without shorting to adjacent wires as shown below. Front right speaker Black Black VIDEO 2...
Speaker Placement Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Subwoofer Place it near the Front speaker. Example: To hang the speaker on a wall Approximately 3/32 inch (2.5 mm) Round head screw (not supplied) Note: Be careful of dropping the speaker system, it might cause damage or serious injuries. The supplied speakers have built-in magnetic stray field compensation.
Antenna Connections CAUTION: When installing an outdoor antenna, follow the installation instructions in the attached “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) AM loop antenna Antenna discharge unit (not supplied) FM indoor antenna lead wire 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) LOOP VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2...
Conventional TV Connections Using MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack Connect the Video cable with yellow connectors (supplied) between the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack of the unit and the VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV. To MONITOR OUT VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT...
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Using RF Modulator If your TV does not have a Video input jack and has an antenna terminal only, please purchase the *RF Modulator (not supplied). (*Please consult your audio/video dealer.) Example: Unit, TV and RF Modulator connections To MONITOR OUT VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 COMPONENT...
Progressive-scan TV Connections Your TV must be capable of handling progressive scanning and have component video input capability. Green VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 COMPONENT Blue VIDEO OUT SELECT VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY) VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN COMPONENT S-VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...
To AUDIO OUTPUT Headphones jack (PHONES) Connect a pair of stereo headphones (8 ohms - 32 ohms, not available from Hitachi) to the PHONES jack for monitoring or for private listening. The speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are connected.
Common Operation POWER/STANDBY z/ I POWER/STANDBY PHONES Turning the power on and off Press [POWER/STANDBY] (or [z/I] on the remote control). The STANDBY indicator goes out. (After connecting the power cord, when you press [POWER/STANDBY] (or [z/I] on the remote control) for the first time, the volume-reset feature automatically sets the initial volume level.) To turn the power off, press [POWER/STANDBY] (or [z/I] on the...
Selecting the Surround Mode Press [SURROUND] to select the surround mode. Each time [SURROUND] is pressed, the surround mode (and display) changes as follows. DOLBY PL v DOLBY 3 v THEATER v HALL v SURR OFF v DOLBY PL... Note: Some discs may restrict the selection.
Adjusting the Speaker Volume Level This unit is set to the standard level before shipping from the factory. You may not need adjustment. But, depending on the size of the room and the placement of the speakers, you may need a fine adjustment. In this case, follow the steps below.
The following types of discs can be played on this unit. Disc type and logo mark DVD Video Video CD (Version 2.0) Music CD Region Number Region number (Regional restriction code) is built-in to the unit and DVD video discs. Region number “1”...
1. Press [qOPEN/CLOSE] on the unit. • “OPEN” appears and the disc tray opens. • “HITACHI” logo appears on the TV screen. Note: To open close the disc tray, be sure to use [qOPEN/CLOSE]. Do not press the disc tray with your hand.
Stopping Playback • Press [n] once during playback. “Resume n” briefly appears on the TV screen. When you press [a], playback starts automatically from the point where you stopped. “a” briefly appears on the TV screen. Note: Some discs may not resume playback. •...
Selecting a DVD Menu Notes: • The operation may differ depending on the disc used. • Selecting a menu may not be possible on some discs. 1. Press [MENU]. The main menu screen will appear. Note: Press [MENU] again to resume playback. 2.
Chapter (Track) Skip Skipping forward Press [NEXT/TUNE+] (or [e/TUNE+]) during playback to skip to the next chapter (or track). “e” appears on the TV screen. A chapter (or track) is skipped each time the button is pressed. Skipping backward Press [PREV/-TUNE] (or [f//TUNE-]) during playback to skip back to the beginning of the chapter (or track) currently play.
Time Search [Video CD] [CD] 1. Press [SEARCH MODE] once while holding [SHIFT] down during playback. “TIME SEARCH _ : _ _ : _ _ ” appears on the TV screen. 2. Press the number button(s) to enter the time. Example: 20 minutes 5 seconds Press [2], [0], [0] and [5].
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) [DVD] Some DVD video discs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different camera angles. The jacket or case of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked.
Programmed Playback [Video CD] [CD] Up to 32 selections can be programmed. Programming procedure 1. Press [PROG] in the stop mode. • “PROGRAM” screen appears. • “PROG.” blinks and “Pr. 1” appears on the display. 2. Press the number buttons to select the track number. Example: To select Track No.3, press [3].
Selecting Subtitle Language [DVD] This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. 1. Press [SUBTITLE] during playback. “SUBTITLE CHANGE” screen appears. 2. Press [4] to select “On”. The highlighted box appears. 3. Press [b] or [a] to select the desired subtitle language. Example: SUBTITLE CHANGE Prev.
Selecting On-Screen Information Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to show the disc information (Title, Chapter, Title elapsed playing time, Language, etc.). Example for DVD: 1. Press [DISPLAY]. Title elapsed playing time Title: Title Chapter: 4 Component: Interlace COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack’s signal By pressing [o] or [p], the Title or Chapter information changes.
This unit can play back the CD-R/RW that have recorded music data or MP3 files. However, some CD-R/RWs can not be played back depending on the recording conditions. Before playing back MP3 CD, please read the following. MP3 CD Information Limitations on MP3 CD playback •...
5. Press [ENTER] (or [a]) to start playback. • Elapsed playing time and total playing time in current file are displayed on the TV screen. Example: (the second directory) Filesystem Browse Directory : / LABEL_1/ MUSIC004.mp3 MUSIC005.mp3 MUSIC006.mp3 LABEL_1_001/ LABEL_1_002/ File 1/5 00:00:45/00:05:16 File information Stopping Playback...
Once the initial settings have been completed, the unit can always be operated under the same conditions. The settings will be retained in the memory until they are changed, even if the power is turned off. Common Procedures of Initial Settings 1.
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D-RANGE CONTROL: OFF, ON FRONT SPEAKER: SMALL, LARGE CENTER SPEAKER: SMALL, LARGE SURROUND SPEAKER: SMALL, LARGE SUBWOOFER: YES, NO ENTER PASSWORD Enter a number in 4 digits, then press “ENTER”. To confirm, enter password again, then press “ENTER”. Invalid password Enter a number in 4 digits, then press “ENTER”.
LANGUAGE CODE LIST Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “AUDIO”, “SUBTITLE” and “DVD MENU”. Code Abbreviation Language of the language 6565 Afar 6566 Abkhazian 6570 Afrikaans 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 6583 Assamese 6589 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani 6665 Bashkir 6669 Byelorussian...
ENJOYING VIDEO SOURCES 1. Press [SOURCE] to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2”. LISTENING TO THE RADIO To turn the unit on and listen to the last received station, press [TU/BAND] on the remote control. Automatic/Manual Tuning 1. Press [SOURCE] (or [TU/BAND] on the remote control) to select FM or AM.
Manual presetting 1. Tune in the station to be preset as described in “Automatic/ Manual Tuning”. 2. Press [c/MEMO]. “PROG.” blinks. 3. While “PROG.” is blinking, press [d/PRESET] (or [PRESET] on the remote control) to select the channel to be preset. •...
TIMER OPERATION Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set to the present time. See "ADJUSTING THE CLOCK". Using the Wake Up Timer Set the on and off times, source to be used and volume level. Operation will start with the selected source at the on time. The power will be turned off at the off time.
To release the timer 1. After turning the power on, press [TIMER] while holding [SHIFT] down. 2. Press [SET/CLEAR] while holding [SHIFT] down. Note: • If [SET/CLEAR] is pressed while holding [SHIFT] down, while the timer is being set, the original display returns. •...
SERVICING: Should this product require service, refer to the Hitachi DVD product limited warranty. If you do not have a convenient Hitachi service facility nearby, call the toll-free number 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244). (Please see the back page of this instruction manual.) POSSIBLE CAUSE No power plug connection at the AC wall outlet.
DVD Video Player Section Type: DVD Video player IMPORTANT INFORMATION Because its products are subject to continuous improvement, Hitachi reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. SPECIFICATIONS Signal format: NTSC color...
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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 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance. Our service “Hotline” operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you.