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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for 50VX915, 60VX915, 70VX915 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-79 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...80-83 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 84 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...85 USEFUL - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 3
Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 4
POWER 2. BATTERIES ("AA") IR MOUSE CABLE 4. OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VX915 SPF50 / QJ01521 60VX915 SPF60 / QJ01581 70VX915 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3. 5. Excellent for VCR and video tape - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 5
. If you hear the cooling fan, it should not be considered defective. 3. If you hear a "cracking" sound from the TV cabinet, it is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to room temperature changes. It has no effect on the TV's functions. 4. The LCD Rear PTV cabinet is constructed - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 6
stores that sell audio/video products. Below or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. S-Video TV functions from an external home control system. HDMI HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 7
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable the antenna terminal on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 8
̇ VOL+ ̈ CH̄ INPUT/EXIT POWER PHOTO INPUT INPUT 5 S-VIDEO ቧ VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R ቦ ቢ 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. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 9
Call for Service LONG BLINKING COOL DOWN INTERMEDIATE BLINKING (AFTER POWER ON) TV EXECUTING THE INITIAL DIGITAL TUNING 2. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are blinking in the order below, the television is warming up. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 10
have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. PHOTO INPUT The front panel Photo Input Jack is provided to view digital still pictures from your digital camera using a USB cable - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 11
MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 12
audio in a single cable. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order control the external components with your LCD Rear PTV's remote control in TV mode. ቮ IEEE1394 These jacks - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 13
AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD HDMIIN1SERT THIS END IEEE1394 HDMI 2 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio screen. Acquiring Data. Please wait. In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider CableCARD(tm): - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 14
MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 15
audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the operating guide components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You using the Y-PBPR jacks. • When using HDMI or DVI input from a Set-Top-Box, it is recommended - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 16
amplifier. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 17
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 HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 18
1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 18 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 19
1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 19 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 20
MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 21
MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 22
.) from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 36). ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 23
it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi LCD PTV Remote Control. You can use your Hitachi remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. The LCD Rear PTV Rear Panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Each IR Mouse cable - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 24
Using the remote, enter the four digit Device Code for your equipment, found on pages 25 and 26. 2. Using the CURSOR PAD, set the Video and Audio Inputs to Custom Code 0490 Video INPUT 2 Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 25
AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) FIRST TIME USE VCR BRAND CODE Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura Gradiente 0000 HI-Q 0047 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems 0042 JVC 0067, 0041 Jensen 0041 KEC - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 26
AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) FIRST TIME USE Anam 1074, 1609 Apex Digital 0054, 0080, 0158, 0189 Yamaha 0176, 0186, 1176 Yorx 0195 Zenith 0857 AUDIO BRAND CODE Aiwa 0010, 0404 AudioSource 0351 Cambridge Soundworks 0351 Carver 0351 Fisher 0052 Fosgate 0259 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 27
In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, 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/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 28
27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (̇ , ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button while entering your device code to - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 29
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16:9 ZOOM (2) 480i/480P Input 16:9 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM (3) HDMI/720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 30
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 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 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 31
Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the LCD PTV remote instructions of the AV NET learning wizard (see page 32). This window shows the available Audio the "Custom" tag will be replaced with the device tag. 3. The Custom option only - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 32
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV 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 25-26. For example, after programming your equipment to the - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 33
TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV (see page 34). Select to choose Antenna B. Select to choose Antenna A. Select to choose - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 34
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the side panel of the TV. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel No. 7/10 03/04/03 1632x1232 Vacation Picture - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 35
REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR on a main directory with a "dcim" file name format. 2. Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304; JPEG format should conform with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 3. This TV set displays only digital pictures from digital cameras which meet DCF - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 36
REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV SEL Select TV [DEVICE MAKER DEVICE MODEL ] Counter : 00:11:30 DVHS1 POWER 00:00:00 ANT Move In/Out: TV SEL Select TV a fifth device is connected, it will replace the first device on the menu list. 3. This TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with a - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 37
REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast Rating TV-Y - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 38
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use level it was set when the TV is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Use the CHANNEL - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 39
MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for limited viewing uses only. RS232C 12 345 6 789 ባ ቢ A/V NET Audio Video OUTPUT GUIDE VCR Use - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 40
the screen. Main Picture Sub Picture Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans . Press the SELECT button to stop on a chosen channel. Use the remote CURSOR PADS to navigate the Thumbnail. Press the EXIT button to enable your - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 41
are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will freeze). Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing (only the 3 sub-pictures will freeze - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 42
CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ ባ A/V NET ቢ ቢ GUIDE ባ ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 43
buttons These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded set-topbox/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ ባ A/V NET ቢ ቢ GUIDE ባ ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 44
ቢ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ባ ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 45
VCR/PVR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/PVR codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ቢ ባ ባ A/V NET ቢ GUIDE ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY VCR/PVR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR/PVR for operation of the buttons exclusively - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 46
Audio component codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ቢ ባ ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ ባ GUIDE ቢ ቢ MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: CD AMP/RCVR NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the Audio - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 47
) button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your device 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. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 48
THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your convenience. The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the TV's remote control. - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 49
CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE ABS 1972 Admiral 0048, 0783 0833, 0869, 1075 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Grundig 0705 Harman/Kardon 0702 Hitachi 0573, 0664, 0695 Hiteker 0672 IRT 0783 Initial 0717 Integra 0627 Hiteker 0672 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 50
PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL NSC 0063 Novaplex 0618 Oak 0019 Optimus 0021 Horse 1263 Harman/Kardon . . . . . 0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, 1263 KLH 1428 Kenwood 1313, 1570, 1569 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 51
to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 52
Aspect 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 Treble Bass Balance SRS BBE Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 53
. Change Lock access code. Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or 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 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 54
function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL Return - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 55
this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Sharpness Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture. Color Temperature Black Enhancement Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 56
Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. 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% 50% High High Dynamic Night Video Reset Video - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 57
temperature HDMI or TV 60 fields like video. 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 Projection Television - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 58
to right balance of the Projection TV internal speakers. Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS 3D technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI Television. SRS will also enhance - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 59
Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of the TV. The - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 60
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. functions are only available when viewing digital programs. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 60 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 61
ASPECT Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel. Aspect Mode 16:9 Standard 4:3 Standard 4:3 Zoom1 Auto Aspect Vertical Position 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Expanded 4:3 Zoom2 0 Move SEL - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 62
to "Connect Cable to Ant A only". 2. Channels 3 and 4 of Antenna A cannot be set to the Video and Audio inputs when using CableCARD. Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan memory. Chan. Manager Set The Antenna Auto Chan. Scan Signal Meter - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 63
"close" to exit. NOTE: The Signal Meter will not be available (grayed out) when watching analog channels. Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your Favorite (FAV - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 64
code. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel. Please Enter Access Code [ - - - - ] [# Keys] Enter Code Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV When TV RATINGS is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 65
Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings TV will not block it. 2. Blocking "NOT RATED (NR)" programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will immediately tune to an - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 66
, the TV will not block it. 3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System (EAS) message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general public. When you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 67
Ratings Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 68
content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng is selected, for example 8 ans+, all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be automatically a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 69
Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel. Timers Set The When "Daylight Saving Correction" is checked "", the TV will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 69 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 70
to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's Day/Night Picture Mode automatically. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Timer Recording Set Auto Power - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 71
Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock to control your television with the remote control. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the On and Off Timers. For safety, the TV should be turned - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 72
at the same time as the Event Timer or overlaps with each other, the TV will only perform the function of the Timer Recording. 3. When you use 5. Refer to your device operating guide for more information. 6. Turn off the device before recording. The television automatically turns on the device for - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 73
Power Off Automatic Power Saving Yes No Select yes to have the TV turn off Automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes will be displayed. 3. If "Yes" is selected and it is 1 minute before the TV turns off automatically, the "OFF 0:01" icon will be displayed. 4. The Auto Power - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 74
when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ on the remote to highlight the function desired. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Monitor Out Move SEL Select Setup CableCARD Info Set AV Control Upgrades Set Stand-By Mode Move SEL Select Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the sub - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 75
behind menu screen), or select Shaded for a light background. Screen Saver Continuous on-screen displays such cause "temporary image retention" to the LCD Rear PTV. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 60 minutes by two pixels. Screen Wipe If temporary image retention - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 76
input device is turned on. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player. When Remote is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically when the Video2 input device is turned on and the VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 77
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 Service: [1 2 3 4 5 6] Language: [Unknown ] Font : [Default 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8] Size : Standard Small Large Style : Standard High Visibility [HITACHI - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 78
Monitor Out Monitor Out Monitor TV Tuner Out Audio Out Fixed Variable Move SEL Return Monitor- Select Monitor to output the audio and video signals of the some of the TV functions from an external home control system. Setup CableCARD Info Set AV Control Upgrades Set Stand-By Mode Move SEL - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 79
card (MMC Card). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, Hitachi will notify and provide you with a flash card. In order to receive When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. Set Stand-By Mode This function sets the IEEE1394 in Stand-By Mode to ON or OFF. Certain digital devices - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 80
contact your authorized service center (see page 86-87). NOTES: • Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. MODEL# 50VX915 60VX915 70VX915 LAMP TYPE LM700 LM700 LW700 PART# UX21514 UX21514 UX21515 • When replacing the lamp, let it cool - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 81
REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. 120V 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 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 82
to your fingers. NOTE: DO NOT PUT YOUR HAND IN THE LAMP STORAGE AREA AFTER THE LAMP UNIT IS REMOVED, YOU 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 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 83
(in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." IMPORTANT: To setup the New Lamp, please push simultaneously the Power button of the remote control and the Menu button in the control panel after the Lamp replacement. 83 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 84
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 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 85
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 The TV set can generate - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 86
© 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 TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 87
level 470mVrms • HDMI HDMI 19pin • IEEE 1394 2 Inputs Outputs: • Video 1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio (Fixed 470mVrms, 1k Ohm • S-Video Luminance (Y 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm Chrominance (C 0.286Vp-p, 75 Ohm • Optical Out (Digital Audio 1 optical connector Dimensions: 50VX915 60VX915 70VX915 • Height - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 88
a week, 24 hours a day (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 89
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 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 90
77 Color Management 56 Color Temperature 55 Color 55 Contrast 55 D DVI Input 20 E Event Timer 71 H HDMI 12, 20 I IEEE1394 22, 36 Input Setup 76 Inputs Button 33 L Lamp Lamp Indicator 9 Lamp Replacement 80-83 Language Menu Language 74 Locks Change Access Code 64 Channel Lock 64 Input - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 91
Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HAL-HED"). By using this Hitachi digital television part of a resale of the entire DTV product only. Prohibition on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, Disassembly and/or Modification. You may not reverse engineer audio goods or services, which - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 92
HITACHI BY LAW. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT, ITS CONTRIBUTORS, HAL-HED OR ANY OF ITS NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR in the Southern District of California. If any part of this License Agreement is unenforceable, the remainder - Hitachi 70VX915 | Owners Guide - Page 93
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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
50VX915,
60VX915, 70VX915
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2-3
FIRST TIME USE
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4-26
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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27-50
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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51-79
LAMP REPLACEMENT
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80-83
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL
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84
RECEPTION PROBLEMS
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85
USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX
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86-92
As an E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.