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  • Hitachi 50V500A | Owners Guide - Page 1
    50V500A 50VX500 60VX500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 23-44 Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 45-69 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 70-81 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi
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    a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
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    ). For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI". PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. 3
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    STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) PART NAME PART NO. 50" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520447 SPX50W 60" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520448 SPX60W CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and video tape storage. CAUTION: 1. This SPX50W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi . 4. Replace the cover
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    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. 2. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to
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    cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on
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    turned ON. ቦ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. Press the INPUT/EXIT button on the front control panel until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen xD Picture
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    the optic unit is too hot. If this indicator is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. Please call service. ቭ LAMP indicator - NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is lit, the lamp has failed. See page 69-72 for lamp replacement procedure. Consult your Hitachi dealer for proper part. If light
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    or VCR as shown in the following examples: INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R AUDIO 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
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    IR BLASTER L R INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ቧ ቢ Antenna Input/Output ANT A- A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT A can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B- A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV
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    CR output to the TV's PR input. 4. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 48) 5. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for
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    INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT CENTER OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier IR Sensor S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT CONNECT TO IR BLASTER
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    on the television. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may use composite video signal for Input 2~Input 5. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture
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    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 IR BLASTER
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    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 for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions
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    rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 12), but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on
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    rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 12), but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on
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    TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the
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    HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the
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    equipment using your Hitachi TV Remote Control. You can use your Hitachi remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without in front of the external components IR sensor for the AV Network to work. 3. The correct codes must be entered for each of the Audio/Video components for
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    equipment) is hooked-up to. HITACHI AV NET SET UP DVD Device Code Video Input Audio Input 0 6 7 2 (Enter code "9999" to uninstall) Input 1 Using TV Transmission Test BACK POWER OK PLAY consult your equipment receiver operating guide. Please also try the AV Net Learning Wizard on page 30. 21
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    0797, 0830 Audiologic 0736 B & K 0655, 0662 Blue Parade 0571 Brooksonic 0695 DVD2000 0521 Daewoo 0784 Denon 0490, 0699, 0769 Go Video 0715 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Harman/Kardon 0582, 0702 Hitachi 0490, 0573, Magnavox 0325 Nikko 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI
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    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
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    ቢ POWER 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
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    Video Recorder) button When pressed, this button will blink to indicate the remote is in PVR mode (see page 41). ቩ CD and AMP buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink NOTE: The TV may not receive corner of the screen. Every subsequent press being received, the picture source, if the
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    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
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    TV screen. Insert Photo MC (memory card) to be viewed to a PC Card adapter. Insert the loaded PC Card adapter to the Photo MC slot of the control panel in the front of the TV. LED Light 10 6/10 3/10 7/10 4/10 8/10 9/10 10/10 Please Enter Picture Number - - - 0 1/10 5/10 2/10 6/10 3/10 7/10
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    should be placed on a main directory with a "dcim" file name format. 2. Supported image types are from VGA (640 x 480) up to UXGA (1600 x for Camera File System). 3. This TV set displays only digital pictures from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified
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    POWER CH ̆ Move INFO Device Setting CH ̄ MENU TV/VCR b INFO GUIDE MORE.. THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT MORE.. VCR PV Recorder 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
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    NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the pre-code library, listed on page 22 successful, the user can now control their equipment by using the TV remote control. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) C Use this wizard to manually learn or
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    PTV 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 for the other ANT inputs. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings.
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    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 SEL Tune When no on-screen displays are on the TV screen, use THUMB STICK ̇ again to turn the sound
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    , auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory (see page 56). If a channel is changed during this SURF scanning, 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
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    the screen. Use the SWAP button to select between main and sub-picture tuning control (indicated by green highlighted channel display.) Press the VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4 or VID5 button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to change between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO: 3, VIDEO:4, VIDEO
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    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
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    . 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
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    Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front VCR operating guide. 3. VIDEO ቤ MENU EXIT ቤ 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 VCR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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    to page 44). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box. please consult your cable box operating guide. 3. The remote control will TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. REC CLU-5729TSI MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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    7 8 9 SLEEP C.C. 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
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    Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote control at the front guide. 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
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    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
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    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
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    button to change the picture format aspect ratio. ቪ MENU button Press the MENU button to start the On-Screen Display. ቫ A/V NET Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (A/V Net) menu. The A/V Net allows the user to control external components with the TV's remote control (see complete
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    25 Zenith 10, 15, 22 DVD BRAND CODE APEX 15 Denon 04 Go Video 14 Hitachi 07, 12, 13 JVC 01 Kenwood 04, 16 Magnavox 05 Mitsubishi 10 Sylvania 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, 24
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    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 This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows
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    access code. Choose to lock channel, video input, and front panel. Set specific time to Lock TV. 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
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    /Prev Select Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight Picture Mode settings. Function Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) Day 100% 50% 50% Center
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    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 Use the
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    pure depending 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
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    Red, Green and Color according to the user's preference. Use Tint to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color is turned On from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance
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    the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Video Audio R MONO SELECTED 3:32 PM Ant A 10 Mono R ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the same average volume level. Loudness This function turns loudness On or Off. It will improve the
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    only two channels. MENU THUMB STICK Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup of your HITACHI REAR LCD television. If your HITACHI REAR LCD speakers of your HITACHI REAR LCD television. If your HITACHI REAR LCD television more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of each sound as though the
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    . 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) to +10 (video center is toward top of screen). Press THUMB STICK ̆, ̄, to select menu item. Press THUMB
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    VHF 2 ~ 13ch UHF 14 ~ 69ch RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on VHF 2~13 the screen 2 ~ 13 Mid band A~1 A-5 ~ A-1 14 ~ 22 95 ~ 99 Super band J~W 23 ~ 36 Hyper shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 54
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    CHANNEL MANAGER Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (̆) or Auto Channel Scan. See Channel Manager - Scan to add or to erase additional channels. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 55
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    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. Scan Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is completed to add (On feature cannot be selected or set in Channel Manager. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 56
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    feature to give 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 Chan. Manager Ant. A Ch# [2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan On On Off 2. Channel ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 57
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    video inputs and the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 of Ant A/B will be blocked out. When Front Panel Lock is turned on, all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the Power button. When TV Time Lock is turned the screen to indicate that TV Timed Lock is activated. 4. If Movie/TV
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    THUMB STICK MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn to quit 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 SCREEN DISPLAY 59
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    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 program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from
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    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 SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 61
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    MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) children - Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Viewing SCREEN DISPLAY 62
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    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
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    . Select Solid for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select Shaded for a light background. Screen Saver Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause "remain
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    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
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    will substitute for your video input device play button. However, intended operation is for use with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button. 3. If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by Auto Link, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 66
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    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 tuned to VIDEO: be sure to set the color system feature for both inputs. Set Black Side Panel The Black Side Panel function turns the gray side bars on/
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    turn the Projection TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once a week. This Event Timer is only for Ant A/Ant B. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen . ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set
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    , and/or sound 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
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    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 is time to replace the lamp with a new lamp. WARNING: The lamp gets very hot! The lamp may explode if improperly handled. To
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    LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. Wait at least 30 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
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    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
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    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.
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    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
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    PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may be marred
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    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 © © ©©© ©© Dark Picture ©© © HITACHI Liquid Crystal
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    (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • New AV Network Infra-Red (IR) System Control up to 4 components with one remote. (2 IR Mouse cables included.) • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR • Six Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in Picture • Dual
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    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
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    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
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    INDEX A Accessories, 4 Antennas (Connecting), 5, 6 Aspect Ratio, 31 Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS, 52 BBE, 52 Audio Settings, 51 - 52 Audio Source, 51 Audio/Video Network (A/V Net), 21 - 22, 26, 29-30 Auto Color, 50 Auto Noise Cancel, 51 AV Net AV Net Code, 22 AV Net Setup, 20~21 AV Net Usage, 26~30
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    INDEX L Lamp Lamp Indicator, 8 Lamp Replacement, 70-73 Language Menu Language, 63 Locks Change Access Code, 58 Channel Lock, 58 Input Lock, 58 Front Panel Lock, 58 TV Time Lock, 58 Movie Ratings, 59 TV Ratings, 60 TV Ratings (Canadian - English), 61 TV Ratings (Canadian - French), 62 Loudness,
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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2-3
FIRST TIME USE
4-22
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
70-81
45-69
23-44
Locks
Chan. Manager
Aspect
Audio
Video
Move
SEL
Sel
Setup
As an E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.