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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for 50VG825, 55VG825, 60VG825 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-88 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...88-91 USEFUL INFORMATION...92-97 LICENSE AGREEMENT...98 APPENDIXES ...99-100 INDEX ...101 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 2
Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION service of HITACHI televisions. replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power , DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. recommended - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 3
the television and call your authorized dealer or service center. 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's warranty. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 4
our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3851WL (Part No. HL02065). · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). » Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing down and sliding - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 5
' 15' 20' 50 VIEWING ANGLE L S 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 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 6
. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio LCD television. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 7
First time use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 8
Lamp Temp Power First time use ቦ MENU/SELECT ̆ CHANNEL ̄ CURSOR ̈ VOLUME ̇ INPUT/EXIT POWER PHOTO INPUT INPUT 5 S-VIDEO ቮ VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R ቧ ³ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 9
sure the Blue Power light indicator is not lit (OFF) when you are not watching for long lasting performance. 4. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up the TV screen. Make sure to turn off the Power when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 10
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. 10 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 11
use Rear Panel Connections ³ Antenna Input CABLE - CATV (Cable TV) input. AIR - RF antenna input. NOTE: You may ask your local cable company whether DTV services are available. · Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, CURSOR buttons and SELECT button of the remote control - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 12
with your LCD Television's remote control in TV mode. The G-LINK connection will enable the TV Guide On button to exit the second screen. IMPORTANT: Please read the "Lamp Power Control" feature on page 75 before installing the CableCARD. 1. Connect a coaxial cable to cable terminal of the Rear - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 13
use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION OPTICAL IN To an amplifier/ receiver with optical - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 14
PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION · · RCA Optical Cable Cable ³ ³ CENTER OUT OPTICAL IN Stereo System Amplifier or DVD - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 15
TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual ) jack. 3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 16
jack. 4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK R LV OUTPUT VCR HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 17
rear panel jacks. user settings determines final video appearance. AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK HDMI - HDMI - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 18
box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Press the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION R - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 19
scroll to highlight the SET AV NET features then press the SELECT button. 8. Follow the Setup procedure on pages 76-83. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 20
is necessary for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to work with your cable box to receive program listings and to enable VCR recording features. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you can use your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 21
in one area. To operate your LCD Rear Projection TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the television and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. To - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 22
to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 23
Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio Appendix C on page 99. • Antenna-Digital (16:9) • HDMI-720p/1080i Input • Component-720p/1080i Input Note: Please - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 24
Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Day for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light. Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 25
photos recorded on a DVD-RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input. 4. Certain types of digital cameras may not work with this Photo Input. 5. Digital cameras with low battery power may not properly display your photos in this input. 6. The screen may show "Input device not detected" if the - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 26
Remote to Control Your ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇). ̇ ̈ SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the digital photos. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 27
subchannel numbers indicated by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ት BACKLIGHT button Press this button to light up and illuminate the buttons of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels, lock access code - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 28
Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear on the INPUT signal. To change the PIP mode, use the PIP button to cycle through the four different TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 29
scan or press the EXIT button to enable your chosen channel and return to normal viewing. 12 34 56 78 Main Picture 9 10 11 12 Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on the screen. The Remote Control Main Picture Sub Picture - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 30
The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient viewing and the frozen frame will show in the Main Picture. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for freezing a picture - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 31
that matches your cable box as shown on pages 37-38. Release the ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the ቢ code was accepted. ባ 5. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct four digit preset code is - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 32
box/satellite receiver as shown on page 37-38. Release the ENT button. The indicator light will ባ flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the set-top-box/satellite receiver and press the POWER button. The remote will turn ባ off your set-top-box/satellite receiver when the - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 33
operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 34
that matches your VCR/PVR, as shown on pages 37-38. Release the ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if ቢ the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the ባ POWER button. The remote will turn off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code is entered - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 35
operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. MY AUDIO COMPONENT CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 36
done correctly, the device LED indicator will flash 3 times to confirm proper setup. 6. The remote will now control the desired device. 7. Pressing the ENTER (ENT) button will now access the video input (1-5) of the desired device. / ᕄ SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 37
The Remote Control 1972 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105 Howard Computers............1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBuy Power 1972 JVC Semp 0045 Sharp 0048, 0848, 0062 Shintom 0072 Shogun 0240 Singer 0072 Sonic Blue 0614, 0616 Sony 0035, 0032, 0000 0033, 0636, 1032, 1972 Sylvania - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 38
Control Codes The Remote Control Jasco 0015, 1263 Harman/Kardon ......0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, 1263 KLH 1428 0322 Sharp 0186 Sharper Image 1263 Sherwood 0491, 0502 Sonic Blue 1383 Sony ..1058, 1441, 1759, 0158 0474, 1349 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 39
on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 40
. Adjust volume in fixed setting. Adjust Loudness. Select Language options if available. Select Optical Output options. Select Dynamic Range Compression to ON or OFF. TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen Set, Control and navigate the system. Channel Manager Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 41
Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Move SEL Return Video Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Aspect Black Side Panel Reset Video Settings Move SEL Return Day 100% 50% 50% 50% High - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 42
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 Rear Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. NOTE: 1. When using - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 43
original factory settings on all modes during the next power on/off Channel List, Volume level and Last-CH selection remains unchanged. Video Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Aspect Black Side Panel Reset Video Settings Move SEL Return 50 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 44
Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select 2. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to adjust the function. Audio Treble 50% 3. Press or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 45
of the TV. See example to the right for each source received.. 1. Press the INFO button to display On-Screen Display Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the external speakers. ON TV as a separate stereo system. The TV's speakers will work as the center speaker. Select - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 46
suppress the output of loud sound at night but also to raise the volume of low sound. This is only effective when the TV is connected via the optical out (digital audio) to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby® Digital decoder. The default setting is ON. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 47
or VCR, you must first setup the LCD Rear PTV as shown on Page 20. To Setup the TV Guide On Screen System: 1. Press the MENU button. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight TV GUIDE ON SCREEN, then press the SELECT button. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 48
is tuned to when using a Cable box. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ and ̄ to highlight your choice, then press the SELECT button to continue. Screen 9: To allow the TV Guide On-Screen system to find the correct code for your brand of Cable box, tune the Cable box to channel 2. Please make sure that the Cable - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 49
TV Guide On Screen Screen 10: The TV Guide On Screen system will test the code of your Cable box. No TV, Cable or remote buttons should be pressed while performing the automatic test. After the testing process is complete, the setup procedure will continue, see screen 11. Screen 13: Please confirm - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 50
the VCR with the G-LINK. Please confirm connection (see Page 20). Press the SELECT button to continue. Screen 19: The TV Guide On Screen system will test the code of your VCR. No TV, VCR or remote buttons should be pressed while performing the automatic test. After the testing process is complete - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 51
On-Screen Display TV Guide On Screen Screen 22: Congratulations! The TV Guide On Screen system setup is complete. Press the SELECT button to finalize. Screen 23: The last screen gives tips on using the TV Guide On Screen system. Press the SELECT button to exit the Setup. NOTE: 1. The LCD Rear PTV - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 52
as well as over-the-air programs. It does not support satellite services. 3. The Program Guide lets you directly schedule and control VCR recordings. 4. The TV Guide On Screen representations shown in this Operating Guide are for illustration purposes only. Channels and program availability will - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 53
about a show, Service or Panel Ad, or Help information for a Panel Menu. On-Screen Display Remote Control Functions of the TV Guide On Screen system Button Function ቢ GUIDE - Press to access the TV Guide On Screen system. - Press again to exit the TV Guide On Screen system. ባ CHANNEL - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 54
Screen Display TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen Icons Icon NAME 1. Progress Bar 2. Info Icon 3. HDTV 4. New 5. CC 6. TV Schedule) until the frequency is changed. - Program recording is suspended time (Only available when setting a manual reminder). - Program is set to user. 54 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 55
services. LISTINGS: The LISTINGS service screen is always the first service displayed when accessing the TV Guide On Screen system. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT buttons to navigate the LISTINGS screen. Press the MENU button . Press Select to watch a currently airing show On-Screen Display 55 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 56
the SEARCH service is highlighted on the Service Bar to display a Help screen. 4. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ and ̄ to highlight a current program, and then press the SELECT button to watch now. You can also press the MENU button to access the Episode Options Panel Menu (see page 55). Example Category - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 57
the SELECT button to watch a current program or press the MENU button to display the Episode Options menu (see page 55). NOTE: The TV Guide On Screen system stores , highlight DONE and press the SELECT button. GO TO SERVICE BAR: Select to highlight the Service Bar. EDIT SEARCH: Select to display - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 58
button to display the applicable Schedule Options Panel Menu options. GO TO SERVICE BAR: Select to highlight the Service Bar. WATCH NOW/TUNE TO CHANNEL: Select to exit the TV Guide On Screen (see page 60). DELETE REMINDER: Select to remove the reminder from the schedule. A confirmation panel menu - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 59
TV Guide On Screen • Use Manual Recording: 1. From the SERVICE bar, use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to highlight the SCHEDULE. Press the MENU button to display the Schedule Options Panel Menu. Recording Conflict: A recording conflict message will appear if: • A program set to record overlaps with part of - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 60
TV Guide On Screen How to set a reminder: • Set Manual reminder • Set from the Panel Menu 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight a program and press the MENU button to access the Episode Options Panel Menu. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight SET REMINDER and press the SELECT button to - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 61
Press the SELECT button to tune to the program. SETUP: The SETUP Service screen allows you to modify settings that were entered at initial TV Guide On Screen system setup (see page 47). The 3 settings will be the following: • Change System settings • Change channel display • Change default options - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 62
TV Guide On Screen CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS: Use this option if you want to change something after completing initial TV Guide On Screen system setup. 1. From the SETUP screen, use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight Change system settings, and then press the SELECT button to reconfirm your settings. 1. - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 63
to exit the menu. 3. Enter the chosen information in the Panel Menu fields (Power On TV, auto-tune, when to display the Remind screen). 4. Press the SELECT button to highlight Done, and then press the SELECT button to exit the menu or use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight Cancel. Then press the SELECT - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 64
Screen Display TV Guide On Screen IR DEFAULTS IR Defaults lets you modify the channel dialing defaults if your cable box and/or VCR is not changing channels properly. 1. From the SETUP screen, use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight Change Default Options and then press the SELECT button box remote. - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 65
̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight SIGNAL METER. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. NOTE: The Signal Meter will not be available (grayed out) - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 66
Scan Cable Auto Channel Scan Cable Source Air Auto Channel Scan Move SEL Return Start Reset Cable(1) Start Reset Cable (2) by using the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈. Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), which - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 67
- - - - [#Keys] Enter Code On-Screen Display Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Change Access Code 1. To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code (0000) to your - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 68
Locks Rear Panel Jacks Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 69
Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks TV Ratings or Sub Rating Status D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Move SEL Return TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV that channel. On-Screen Display 69 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 70
ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use (ENG) to return to the previous menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move On-Screen Display 70 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 71
) to return to the previous menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage 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 71 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 72
Day/Night Timer Recordings. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Timers Set The Clock or Set Sleep Timer -- : -- AM PST 0:00 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 73
activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to select ACTIVATE. Press SELECT button to set (a button to set. 4. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET DAY/NIGHT TIMER to return to the previous menu. NOTE: When the clock is changed Screen Display 73 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 74
button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference or Lamp Power background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select SHADED for a light background. Setup Menu Preference Set The Language : - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 75
: 1. Access the Menu OSD by press the MENU button of the remote control. 2. Navigate the menu to access SETUP, then LAMP POWER CONTROL. SET AUTO POWER SAVING OFF (No) using the Cursor and the SELECT buttons of the remote control. 3. Use the Cursor buttons to highlight "No" then press the SELECT - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 76
external Audio/Video equipment using your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control. The IR Mouse cable must be properly connected for the AV NET feature to work. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL to highlight SETUP. 3. Press the SELECT button to select. 4. Use the CURSOR - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 77
Other" and proceed to the Learning mode. Brand Name IR Code Set Test Button Hitachi (44/54) 1 (1/12) Learning Mode POWER SOURCE 1 VOL ̆ Move Change IR Code Back Next 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select the TV Input that connects to the video and audio output of the A/V Receiver. 12 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 78
9 Source 10 Name Back Move Change Name SEL Select Next 19. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Monitor Out Optical Out Hitachi (44/54) 3 (3/12) Not Connected - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 79
NET allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the AV/NET codes. After programming your equipment to the AV NET and the Soft Keys do not work, you can manually "LEARN" each one by completing the Learning Mode. The Learning Mode will transfer any remote control button IR code of your - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 80
Settings Select the A/V Receiver softkey to learn? TV Softkeys POWER CH̆ VOL̆ MUTE CH̄ VOL̄ AUDIO button of your A/V Receiver remote control while pointing directly highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. at the learning AV NET sensor of the LCD TV - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 81
Select NEXT to continue. 22. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Monitor Out Optical Out Other Other Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected All settings are complete - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 82
to learn? TV Softkeys POWER ̇̇ ̈̈ MENU ̇̇ ̈ ̈̈ SELECT ̆ ̈ EXIT ̄ ̇ Move SEL Select Back Done 11. Press and hold the ̈ "Play button" of the DVD remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the LCD TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 83
TV Input, Monitor Out, Optical Out and the labeling of the source buttons device/custom setup will give the user the options to either modify or of TV Tuner out and Fixed respectively. 4. Before changing Remote Control equivalent buttons may be used to perform these operations. On-Screen Display 83 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 84
TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to highlight and select the function to change Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The closed captions will not work with this TV. 2. Caption Display will not work when viewing a 480p, - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 85
A/V device. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed LCD Rear Projection TV Volume Up/Down. Video Out Monitor Monitor Audio Out Fixed Variable TV video output of the TV. You can control the volume output by changing the volume of the TV. To record currently - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 86
YES Input5 S-Video_5 YES YES YES YES Video_5 - YES YES YES TV TUNER OUT: Available Monitor Out Signals Input Mode Monitor Out (TV Tuner Out) S-Video Video L/R HiFi ANT Digital No Macrovision S-Video Video_3 Input4 Y-PbPr_4 Video_4 Input5 S-Video_5 Video_5 On-Screen Display 86 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 87
required for your TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card. In order to receive written notification and the flash card, please complete and return the warranty card. 1. Insert MMC CARD 2. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight UPGRADE NOW. 3. Press the SELECT button to select and - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 88
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 is time to replace the lamp with a new lamp. WARNING: The lamp gets very hot - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 89
the power cord. 120V Lamp Temp Power CAUTION: 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. Locate the Lamp Compartment on the left side of the LCD TV. Lamp Replacement Lamp Compartment - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 90
your fingers. NOTE: Do not put your hand in the Lamp Storage area after the Lamp Unit is removed, your 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 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 91
Lamp Replacement 6. Without installing the lamp cover, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 9). 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. PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 92
to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture.. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 93
Service in the Guide. 2) Use the down arrow to select Change Channel Display or change System Settings. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. What do the color for shows in the Listings and Search screens indicate? Green=Sports; Dark Blue=Children's; Purple=Movies; Teal=Other Show If I have a power - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 94
, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 95
streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. BLOCK NOISE (DIGITAL INPUT): Fuzzy blocks may appear in some area or the whole area of the screen. This is usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, ghosting of the image and - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 96
28 11/16 728.0 55 3/8 1,407.0 16 6/16 415.8 97 44 55VG825 31 1/8 790.0 59 7/8 1,520.0 17 3/4 450.0 94.1 42.7 60VG825 33 9/16 853.0 64 1/8 1,629.0 19 1/16 483.8 118 53.5 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice. Useful Information - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 97
To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-HITACHI (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 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 98
User Licence Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this "Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("you" or "your"), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 99
in Input 3 and 4 VIDEO ID 16:9 16:9 16:9 AUTO ASPECT On On On Appendix D: INPUT Air or Cable (Digital Channels) Inputs 1 & 2 Inputs 3 & 4 TYPE -- HDMI Y-PbPr IMAGE INPUT FORMAT ASPECT 1080i 16:9 1080i/720p 16:9 1080i/720p 16:9 VIDEO ID -- --- AUTO ASPECT On/Off On/Off On/Off Appendixes - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 100
the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen. THINGS TO CHECK WHEN USING THE CableCARD / CableCARD Services 1. Check that the CableCARD is properly inserted in the CableCARD slot. 2. Remove the CableCARD by pressing the eject button and pull the CableCARD straight out. Video Audio TV Guide On - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 101
84 Digital Captions 84 Color Temperature 42 Color 41 Contrast 41 Contrast Mode 42 D Date 72 Daylight Saving Correction 72 G Guide Button 7, 24 H HDMI 11, 13, 17 I Input button 7, 24 L Lamp Replacement 88-91 Language Menu Language 74 Audio Language 46 Locks Change Access Code 67 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 102
Notes 102 - Hitachi 55VG825 | Owners Guide - Page 103
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LCD REAR PROJECTION
TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
50VG825, 55VG825, 60VG825
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2-3
FIRST TIME USE
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4-20
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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21-38
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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39-88
LAMP REPLACEMENT
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88-91
USEFUL INFORMATION
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92-97
LICENSE AGREEMENT
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98
APPENDIXES
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99-100
INDEX
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101
As an Energy Star
®
Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star
®
guidelines for
energy efficiency.