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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 50V500 60V500A OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 23-43 Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 44-68 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 69-80 As an ENERGY - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 3
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Note to the CATV system installer - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 4
(NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) PART NAME PART NO. 50" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520445 SP50W 60" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520446 SP60W CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and video tape storage. CAUTION: 1. This SP50W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50V500. Use with other apparatus - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 5
use, the picture may darken, the color may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). You may hear a "pop" sound when the lamp "goes out." These are common characteristics of the lamp, and should not be considered defective. 3. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 6
the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional 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. To outdoor antenna or CATV cable - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 7
in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. ቧ PHOTO MC Insert a PC card adapter with your Photo memory card to view the digital still pictures (see page 27). To view your digital pictures, an adapter is required. Below are - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 8
NO LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP WRONG LAMP UNIT ASSEMBLY / LAMP DOOR OPEN ACTION Need to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT TEMP LED LIGHT ON BLINKING Too hot inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED Call for Service POWER LIGHT ON - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 9
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, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. 9 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 10
CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture. TO CONVERTER- This antenna output allows the 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 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 11
, 480i and 480p are available for DVI-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. 11 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 12
antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter CONNECT TO IR BLASTER IR Sensor (Provided) DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R HDTV Set-Top Box Y PB PR L R OUTPUT D-VHS DIGITAL OUTPUT LR OUTPUT ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 13
your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be used for - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 14
DEVICES To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 15
, 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 for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 16
CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT RL V VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 17
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 INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 18
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 DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 19
box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Press the VID1 or VID2 button - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 20
Hitachi LCD TV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Connect your external Audio -HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L ANT B INPUT 2 PPPRRR PB Y/VIDEO RRR (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO TO Setup Menu Wizard again in - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 21
AV NET SET UP Congratulations Your DVD is now connected to your AV network. HITACHI AV NET SETTING LIST Device DVD VCR CBL STB PVR AVR Custom Code 0672 Video INPUT 1 Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 22
AUDIO/VIDEO NETWORK (AV NET) CODES FIRST TIME USE VCR BRAND CODE Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura 0000 Aiko 0278 Aiwa 0000, 0037 Akai 0041 America Action 0278 American High 0035 Asha 0240 Audiovox 0037, 0278 Beaumark 0240 Bell & Howell 0104 Broksonic 0121, 0184, 0002, 0209 0479, 1479, - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 23
your TV, VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, DVD player, or other Audio equipment depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above. ባ,ቤ LIGHT BUTTON When you are in a dark room, press the light button ባ on the remote to light up the buttons shown in ቤ and the source button will blink. The light - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 24
button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode (see page 23 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 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 25
buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio mode (see page 42). ቪ CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 26
the button is passed through the IR mouse and onto the AUDIO/VIDEO equipment. These on-screen buttons are called "Soft Keys". Customize your Audio/Video equipment list and soft keys by selecting the "Custom" icon and following the instructions of the AV NET learning wizard (see page 30). This window - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 27
LCD REAR PTV Photo MC The Photo MC feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using a memory card and displaying them on the TV screen 8/10 9/10 10/10 JUMP Select this menu item to view the chosen picture number. 1/J1u0mp 2/10 Slideshow Rotate 5/10 6/10 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 28
LCD REAR PTV SLIDESHOW Select this menu : letters or numbers; 5th to 8th: numbers. Photo files Supported image types are from VGA (640 x 480) up to UXGA (1600 x 1200); JPEG format should conform with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 3. This TV set displays only digital pictures - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 29
CH ̆ Custom 1 2 4 5 Move 7 8 LAST CH 0 INFO Device Setting CH ̄ 3 6 9 - MENU INFO GUIDE THUMB STICK Set Top Box Custom SETUP Move INFO Device Setting THUMB STICK THUMB STICK HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Use this wizard to manually learn or modify your AV NET soft keys. BACK - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 30
(Learning) Select another DVD2 softkey to learn? TV Softkeys POWER MENU Done Move Continue SEL Select SELECT EXIT No Done THUMB STICK SELECT HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) DVD2 (Custom) Video Input Audio Input No Connection No Connection Transmission Test POWER PLAY CH UP BACK Move OK - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 31
LCD REAR PTV ቱ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture sources. 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 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 32
USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቲ VIDEO button Press this button to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. VIDEO Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return EXIT ታ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. ቴ EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 33
numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP subpictures. Press the SURF button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the screen control is in TV mode, press these picture mode settings. Select Day for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 34
THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV 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 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 35
THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE 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 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 36
. ᕇ FREEZE button (with PIP OFF) Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture, depending on the PIP mode selected (POP Main Freeze, POP Sub Freeze, SPLIT the PIP button and then press the FREEZE button to freeze the sub-picture. Press the FREEZE button again and press the PIP button to return to - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 37
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 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 38
enter the two digit preset code that matches your cable box as shown on page 43. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. REC CLU-5729TSI MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 39
ANT 0 INFO A/V NET ASPECT VIDEO MENU EXIT ቤ ባ VOL SELECT CH MUTE LAST CH VID1 VID2 PIP VID3 SURF VID5 VID4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ባ ቤ ቤ REC CLU-5729TSI MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 40
ANT 0 INFO A/V NET ASPECT VIDEO ባ MENU EXIT ባ ቤ ባ ቤ VOL SELECT CH MUTE LAST CH VID1 VID2 PIP VID3 SURF VID5 VID4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ቤ ቤ ባ REC CLU-5729TSI MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 41
9 SLEEP C.C. ANT 0 INFO A/V NET ASPECT VIDEO ቢ ባ MENU EXIT VOL SELECT CH ባ MUTE LAST CH VID1 VID2 PIP VID3 SURF VID5 VID4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ቤ ቤ ባ REC CLU-5729TSI MY PVR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the PVR for operation of the buttons - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 42
operating the TV. MUTE LAST CH VID1 VID2 PIP VID3 SURF VID5 VID4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ባ REC ቤ ቤ CLU-5729TSI MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: CD AMP/RCVR NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button is only precoded to your amplifier/receiver. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 43
18 Teleview 25 Texscan 18 Tocom 07, 27, 50 Toshiba 03 Tusa 51 TV 86 29 Unika 11, 39 United Artists 36 United Cable 49 Universal 11, 15, 26 CD BRAND CODE Adcom 01 Aiwa 02 California Audio Lab 03 Carver 02 Denon 04 DKK 05 Emerson 01 Fisher 06 Genexxa 07 Hitachi 01, 07, 08, - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 44
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press A/V Net on the remote control to access the AV - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 45
Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color, set to Standard for standard colors or Black/White for more reddish color. Adjust shadow detail in dark screens. Choose Automatic Contrast settings. Choose the Reset Video settings. Adjust and balance individual - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 46
choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks MENU Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 47
VIDEO Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks MENU Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% Night 50% High High Dynamic - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 48
on the user's preference. Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Low Off THUMB STICK Video Color Management Set User Colors Magenta 50% Red 50% Yellow 50% Green 50% Cyan 50% Blue 50% Reset Move SEL Select Use - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 49
Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Low Off THUMB STICK Video Color Decoding RGB R G B Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset is turned On from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the circuitry for this - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 50
menu items Bass and Balance can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. Treble Bass This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the LCD TV - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 51
MENU THUMB STICK Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Audio Treble 45% Bass 50% Balance L R Sound Enhancement Off Audio HITACHI LCD television. If your HITACHI LCD television is connected to an external audio the unique tonal colors of each sound - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 52
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) to +10 (video center is toward top of screen). Press THUMB STICK ̆, ̄, to select menu item. Press THUMB STICK ̇ or ̈ to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 53
if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Chan. Manager Ant. A Ant. B Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Cable(2) Start Move SEL Return Chan. Manager - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 54
Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Cable(2) Start Move SEL Select Chan. Manager Ant. A Auto Channel Scan Scanning Channel Number: antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs and repeat Auto Channel Scan for the second antenna input. Remember to select the correct Antenna/Cable - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 55
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 Press THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu while in Channel Manager, THUMB STICK ̇ to highlight the channel number, then THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight other channels. - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 56
up to 20 channels a name when Antenna signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when Cable TV signal source is selected. THUMB STICK 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 not be displayed when - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 57
7777 to erase your key number. This will reset the secret code number back to the factory preset 0000. Press EXIT to quit the menu. NOTE: 1. If Ant A and Ant B are in the same signal source mode (see page 54), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs. 2. When using Time Lock - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 58
content. THUMB STICK MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng and X) will be blocked. Press EXIT to quit menu or select Movie Rating to return to the previous menu. Motion Picture Ratings Chart G PG PG-13 R NC-17 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 58 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 59
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 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 60
(Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 60 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 61
in its content. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings ( young children - Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Viewing with ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 61 - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 62
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 Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 63
-moving) patterns can cause "remain picture" to the LCD Rear PTV. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to avoid remain picture. Moving picture will clear up the remain picture. MENU THUMB STICK Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel Set - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 64
SETUP Set The Clock The time must be adjusted before you can use the "Set Event Timer" or "TV Time Out" features. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 65
Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Set The Inputs Video1 Rename List OFF. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above. 2. When - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 66
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 jacks, be sure to set the color system feature for both inputs. Set - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 67
automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 64). Please Set Clock First. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Setup - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 68
effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions Move SEL - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 69
LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on usage of the LCD Rear PTV. Turning on and off frequently may shorten the life of the lamp. Lamp Replacement After extended use, if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on, then it - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 70
minutes to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it. 120V FRONT COVER PUSH POWER NOTE: THE LAMP IS VERY HOT AND MAY CAUSE FIRE OR SEVERE BURNS. WAIT AT LEAST 30~45 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LAMP REMOVAL. 2. Remove the front cover from the TV set. This is held - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 71
MAY GET BURNED. HANDLE LAMP UNIT REMOVE SCREWS HANDLE 5. Replace with the new lamp. Place the removed lamp into the empty box of the replacement lamp. Do not touch the front glass of the new lamp or its receptacle. This may shorten the life of the lamp and reduce the picture quality. • Push the - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 72
LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT 6. Without installing the lamp cover, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 8). Be sure to install the lamp cover by re-engaging the two clips and tighten the screws before turning the power on, otherwise it may cause unusual colors. - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 73
HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen to the precision parts may result. Avoid stop altogether. Replace the old batteries - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 74
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 to install a special antenna to improve the picture. • - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 75
No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor © © ©©© © © Picture blurred © © ©©© © Lines or streaks in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically © © No color © © ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© HITACHI Liquid - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 76
USEFUL INFO Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.) • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • New AV Network Infra-Red (IR) System Control up to 4 components with - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 77
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 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 78
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 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 79
INDEX INDEX A Accessories, 4 Antennas (Connecting), 5, 6 Aspect Ratio, 31 Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS, 51 BBE, 51 Audio Settings, 50 - 51 Audio Source, 50 Audio/Video Network (A/V Net), 21 - 22, 26, 29-30 Auto Color, 49 Auto Noise Cancel, 50 AV Net AV Net Code, 22 AV Net Setup, 20~21 AV Net Usage, - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 80
L Lamp Lamp Indicator, 8 Lamp Replacement, 69~72 Language Menu Language, 62 Locks Change Access Code, 57 Channel Lock, 57 Input Lock, 57 Front Panel Lock, 57 TV Time Lock, 57 Movie Ratings, 58 TV Ratings, 59 TV Ratings (Canadian - English), 60 TV Ratings (Canadian - French), 61 Loudness, 50 M - Hitachi 50V500 | Owners Guide - Page 81
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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION
50V500
60V500
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2-3
FIRST TIME USE
4-22
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
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As an E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.