Hitachi 60v500 Owners Guide

Hitachi 60v500 - 60" Rear Projection TV Manual

Hitachi 60v500 manual content summary:

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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
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    • 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
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    replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply the mast and supporting structure, grounding of require specific instructions broadcast by TV stations and
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    possible injury. 2. This SP60W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 60V500. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5729TSI (Part No. HL01829). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). 3. Two IR Mouse
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    , etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the
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    This connection allows your TV to control your external 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
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    /EXIT button on the front control panel until VIDEO: 5 appears 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
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    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
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    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, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video
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    amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) This allows the TV speakers to be used as a center speaker. The TV must be set as a center channel by selecting "TV as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings of the
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    the AV Net feature. This connection will allow you to control the external components with your television's remote control (see page 20). ቪ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this DVI-HDTV Input for your external devices with DVI-HDTV output such as a Set-Top-Box, high-band DTV decoders, DVD players with
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    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside 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 IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT CENTER OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier
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    REAR operating guide for TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 47) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR jacks. • When using DVI input from a Set
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    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 distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. 2. Follow
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    The exact arrangement you use to connect the 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
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    on the TV set below. 2. 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
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    on the TV set below. 2. 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
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    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 cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played controls the DVI interface so proper set-up of device user settings determines final
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    Y OUT of the Laserdisc/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 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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    AV NETWORK Your Hitachi LCD TV is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi TV Remote Control. You can use
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    code "9999" to uninstall) Input 1 Using TV Transmission Test BACK POWER OK PLAY EXIT Move Set Input SEL 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
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    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 Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317 Sansui 0325 Schneider 0376 Sony 0010, 0576 Soundesign 0376 Yorx 0376 SET
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    THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio equipment with one touch
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    USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቶ 23 POWER TV DVD VCR REMOTE CONTROL REC 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
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    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
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    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't press any
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    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
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    REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the Photos in the memory card. Time interval selections can be set 3. This TV set displays only digital pictures from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Pictures that were
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    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
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    button 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
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    HOW 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
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    THE REMOTE 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
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    , 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    allows the remote to control your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable 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 of
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    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
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    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. ቢ DVD Button This button allows the remote to control your DVD player by setting
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    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. ቢ PVR Button This button allows the remote to control your PVR by setting
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    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
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    REMOTE CONTROL 20 Eastern 14 Electricord 31 Everquest 51 Focus 52 Garrard 11 GC Electronics 32, 39 Gemini Tocom 07, 27, 50 Toshiba 03 Tusa 51 TV 86 29 Unika 11, 39 United Artists 36 United SATELLITE BRAND CODE Echostar 04 Hitachi 01 Hughes 05 RCA 02 Sony 03 SET-TOP-BOX CODE Panasonic 06
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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 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
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    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 and television
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    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
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    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 Use
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    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 Video Settings Move SEL
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    , your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. NOTE: 1. When using Progressive Scan Component or DVI-HDTV input (Ex. 480p, 720p), Auto Movie Mode will not be available (grayed out). 2. All Video settings are
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    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 Mono R ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the external speakers
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    AUDIO Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the "live" sound just two speakers (or) the two channel speakers of your HITACHI LCD television. If your HITACHI LCD television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also from BBE Sound, Inc. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 51
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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 53
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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 54
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    ̆ 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 ̄ . NOTE: Lock feature cannot be selected or set in Channel Manager. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 55
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    enjoyable. Use this 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 Channel ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 56
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    for all 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 on (❒✔ Time Lock) you can set the Begin and End times (THUMB
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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 58
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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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    Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Move SEL Return Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to select the Canadian Ratings (Eng) category that you want to block. Press SELECT to set the
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    TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Move SEL Return Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight the category that you want to block. Press SELECT to set light SCREEN DISPLAY 61
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    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 Set Black
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    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 Event Timer Set Closed
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    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 STICK Setup
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    STB STB2 VCR VCR2 Reset Move SEL Return THUMB STICK Setup Set The Inputs Video1 Rename List Video2 AVR DVD PVR2 Video3 CAM DVD2 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 65
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    /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 2 inputs and have a component hooked up
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    change the channel after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Timer will deactivate. 4. If no remote control button 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
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    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 or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not
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    service center (see page 77-78). NOTES: • Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. TYPE NAME: LC37 LAMP ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER: UX21511 • When replacing the lamp, let it cool down completely, for approximately 30 to 45 minutes after the power
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    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
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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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    it may cause unusual colors. SCREW LAMP COVER PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER NOTE: IF POWER IS CONNECTED BEFORE THE LAMP COVER IS INSTALLED, THE POWER WILL BE OFF AND THE LAMP INDICATOR WILL FLASH (SEE PAGE 8 ). 7. Install the front cover as shown below. Put the front cover back in and align the snap
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    set for the devices. Pressing a remote control button with a "DEAD" battery might erase all precodes in memory. Do not use an old battery with a new battery. Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture
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    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
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    blurred © © ©©© © Lines or streaks in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically © © No color © © ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against
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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 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
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    -Picture (POP), 36 INDEX R Remote Control Functions, 23 - 42 Programming Codes, 37 - 43 Installing Batteries, 4 S Sharpness, 47 Sound Enhancement, 51 Speakers, 50 Connecting External Speakers, 5, 12 - 13 T Temperature Indicator, 8 Time, 62 Tint, 47 Treble, 50 V Vertical Position, 52 Video Settings
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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
69-80
44-68
23-43
Locks
Chan. Manager
Aspect
Audio
Video
Move
SEL
Sel
Setup
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