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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 2
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 3
for the grounding electrode. 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 4
EXIT FAV CH ANT POWER REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C. ANT 0 INFO A/V NET ASPECT VIDEO MENU EXIT VOL SELECT CH MUTE LAST CH VID1 VID2 PIP VID3 SURF VID5 VID4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 5
. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image, it may take about one minute for the picture to become stable, after the power has been turned on. After extended use, the picture may darken, the color may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 6
components without using your external component's remote control. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to connect external devices with DVI-HDTV output capability. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 7
sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. When the TV power is turned OFF at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned ON. However, if it is - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 8
lights up the TV screen. Make sure to turn off the Power when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for longer lamp life. ቫ TEMP indicator This light is off during normal operation. If this indicator is lit, the optic unit is too hot. If this indicator is blinking, the cooling fan - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 9
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, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a mono VCR - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 10
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 (Cable TV this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) This jack - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 11
to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. 4. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when be controlled by the AV Net feature. This connection will allow you to control the external components with your television's remote control (see - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 12
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter CONNECT TO IR 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 13
to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 14
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO 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 ( - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 15
your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set will appear - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 16
as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 17
jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 18
DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is 4. The connected digital output device controls the DVI interface so proper set-up of device - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 19
DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. See page 13 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 20
2 external Audio/Video components. Therefore, you can connect the Television with up to four components and control them with the TV remote control. Please see the following example of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi LCD TV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). CONNECTING - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 21
Select CH UP THUMB STICK SELECT DVD VCR Cable Box Photo MC POWER MENU MORE Move INFO Device Setting THUMB STICK SELECT HITACHI 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 22
0278 Aiwa 0000, 0037 Akai 0041 America Action 0278 American High 0035 Asha 0240 Audiovox Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems , 0830 Audiologic 0736 B & K 0655, 0662 Blue Parade 0571 Brooksonic 0695 DVD2000 0521 Daewoo 0784 Denon 0490 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 23
feature, switching remote control modes is not needed. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 24
REC THE REMOTE CONTROL CLU-5729TSI 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 25
THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቨ PVR (Personal 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 to indicate the remote is in - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 26
access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the LCD Rear PTV's remote control. When you press the AV NET button, the following window will pop up within the Display Monitor screen. The window will disappear after 30 seconds if you don - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 27
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR 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. Insert Photo MC (memory card) to be viewed to a PC Card adapter. Insert the loaded PC - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 28
THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV SLIDESHOW Select this menu 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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 29
REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV B VCR PV Recorder AV Receiver POWER CH ̆ Move INFO Device Setting CH ̄ MENU TV/VCR b INFO GUIDE MORE.. THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT MORE.. VCR PV Recorder AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU THUMB STICK 1 2 3 TV - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 30
of the Projection TV remote control. In order to use THUMBSTICK and EXIT button of the LCD TV remote control, "arrows, select, and EXIT" button must be learned. Then the menu of the programmed equipment can be controlled with the LCD TV remote control. Set Top Box DVD2 POWER MENU BACK Continue - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 31
TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR 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 options. 4:3 Standard Use this aspect mode to display - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 32
CONTROL HOW TO 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 33
, 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. The SURF button will only work in Ant A and Ant B. While in SURF scanning mode, press SELECT on the remote control to - Hitachi 50VX500 | 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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 35
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 green - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 36
THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ብ FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to - Hitachi 50VX500 | 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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 38
on page 44. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 39
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 ANT button will act as the TV/STB button when in STB mode. ቢ SET - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 40
on page 44. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your DVD player when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your DVD - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 41
as shown on page 44. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the PVR and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your PVR when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your PVR. If the - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 42
consult your Audio equipment 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. ባ POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 43
has provided a second remote control for your convenience. The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used. ባ ቦ ቪ CH + A/V NET VOL - SELECT VOL + MUTE CH - MENU EXIT/ASPECT FAV CH ANT ቫ ቤ ብ ቧ ቩቨ ቢ POWER ᕃ POWER button Press Power button to turn the TV set ON or - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 44
, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD and AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE Adventura 01 Aiko 09 Aiwa 01 51 Starsight 53, 54 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, 31, 32, 34, - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 45
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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 46
. Manager Locks Setup Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 47
will reset to initial conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 48
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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 49
selected mode will reset to the initial conditions as explained above. If Reset is selected in Video:1 mode, only Video:1 mode will return to factory conditions. THUMB STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 50
. When film is transferred to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When Auto Movie Mode is turned On from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the circuitry for this special feature to - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 51
the low frequency audio to all speakers. Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the LCD TV's internal speakers. Sound Enhancement See page 52. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select Stereo (a stereo broadcast), Mono (monaural sound) used - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 52
will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two channels. MENU HITACHI REAR LCD television. If your HITACHI REAR LCD television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will recognize the unique tonal colors of each sound as - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 53
these modes. 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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 54
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 band 37 ~ 64 W + 1 ~ W + 28 Ultraband W + 29 ~ W + 84 65 ~ 125 Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 55
Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (̆) or DOWN (̄). Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Cable(2) Start Move SEL Select Chan. Manager Ant. A Auto Channel Scan Scanning Channel Number: 66 SEL Cancel - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 56
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) or skip (Off) additional channels to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Chan. Manager Ant. A Ch# 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scan - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 57
7 8 9 Scan On On Off Off Off Off Off Off Ch ID A Lock ] Move Edit (A-Z, 0-9, _, -) SEL Return NOTES: 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 PIP is ON. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 57 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 58
your secret code, use the factory code 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 55), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 59
content. THUMB STICK MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings ( higher (R, NC-17, 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 SCREEN DISPLAY 59 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 60
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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 61
television program in Canada that (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be blocked automatically. Press EXIT to quit menu. - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 62
its content. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be automatically blocked. Press EXIT to quit menu or select THUMB STICK ̇ to return to the previous menu. SCREEN DISPLAY 62 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 63
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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 64
-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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 65
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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 66
menu. NOTES: 1. Once the TV has been turned on using the Auto Link feature, it must be reset before Auto Link is used again. To do this, turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above. 2. When using Remote mode, any remote control - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 67
Y-PBPR from 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 will be abnormal. 2. You must be tuned to VIDEO: 1 or - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 68
is pressed after Event Timer is activated, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. Therefore, do not Set Event Timer for more than three hours if you do not plan to control your television with the remote control. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 69
: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. Text is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 70
authorized service center (see page 78-79). NOTES: • Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. TYPE NAME: LP500 PART NUMBER: UX21511 • When replacing the lamp, let it cool down completely, for approximately 30 to 45 minutes after the power has - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 71
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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 72
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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 73
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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 74
CARE OF YOUR 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 is extremely dirty. Place your Television away from extreme heat, - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 75
RECEPTION 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, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 76
© © No color © © ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© Dark Picture ©© © HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 77
-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 Antenna Inputs - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 78
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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 79
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 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 80
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 - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 81
51 M Menu Preference Language, 63 Background, 64 Monitor Out, 10 N Noise Reduction, 50 P Power Button, 8 Power Indicator, 8 Perfect Volume, 51 Photo MC Photo MC Indicator, 8 Photo MC Usage, 27~28 Picture Mode, 47 Picture-in-Picture (PIP), 34 - 36 Picture-outside-Picture (POP), 36 R Remote Control - Hitachi 50VX500 | Owners Guide - Page 82
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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
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