Hitachi 42V525 manual

LCD REAR PR OJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide f or 42V525 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ................................................................................................................. . 4-19 THE REMO TE CONTROL ..................[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 2 SAFETY POINTS Y OU SHOULD KNO W ABOUT Y OUR HIT ACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality , perf or mance, and ease of service of HIT ACHI tele visions. Saf ety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units . T o help you oper ate these products proper ly , this [...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 3 Read before operating equipment F ollow all warnings and instructions mar ked on this tele vision. 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. F ollow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dr y cloth. 7. Do not bloc k any v entilation[...]

A CCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4341UG2 (P ar t No . HL02071) or Remote Control Unit CLU-4351UG2 (P ar t No . HL02072). 2. T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (F or Remote Control Unit). REMO TE CONTR OL B A TTER Y INST ALLA TION AND REPLA CEMENT 1. Open the batter y cov er of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover wit[...]

HO W T O SET UP Y OUR NEW HIT A CHI LCD REAR PTV 5 ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cab le TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended f or best performance. Howe v er , if you are located in an e xceptionally good signal area that is free from interf erence and multiple image ghosts, an [...]

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECT ORS 6 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS T O REAR JA CK P ANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CA TV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CA TV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If y ou hav e an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin [...]

SIDE P ANEL CONTR OLS 7 INPUT/EXI CURSOR T VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+             MENU/SELECT POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R INPUT 5     MENU/SELECT button This button allo ws you to enter the MENU , making it possible to set TV features to your pref erence without using the remote . Thi s button also serv[...]

SIDE P ANEL CONTR OLS 8  PO WER light This light is on during nor mal operation. Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): tele vision lamp is cooling down. It takes 12-15 seconds to warm up and about 2 minutes to cool down.  TEMP indicator This light is off during nor mal operation. If this indicator is lit, the optic unit is too hot. If this indic[...]

9 SIDE P ANEL J A CKS AND CONNECT ORS The side panel jacks are pro vided as a conv enience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the follo wing exam- ples: NO TE: 1. Completely inser t connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks . If you do not, the pla yed bac k picture ma y be abnor mal. 2. If you hav e a S-[...]

10 REAR P ANEL J A CKS  Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows y ou to switch betw een two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B . ANT A input can be displa yed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be display ed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be display ed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled “T O CO[...]

11 REAR P ANEL J A CKS  HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is the ne xt-generation all digital interface f or consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single cab le. Because digital tele vision (DTV) signals remain in digital [...]

12 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS NO TES: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follo w connections that per tain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this TV , except when noted as “provided”. TO CONVERTER 1234 5 9 8 [...]

13 TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO , HDMI and component connections are provided f or high perf ormance laserdisc players , VCRs etc. that have this f eature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your de vice has this feature . • If y our device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the le[...]

14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL A UDIO DEVICES CENTER OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player TO CONVERTER 12345 9 8 7 6 ANT B ANT A S-VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) P R P B Y/ VIDEO Y/ VIDEO P R P B MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HDMI 1 RS232C AUDIO TO HI-FI TV AS CENTER REAR P ANEL OF TELEVISION NO TE: 1. See page 42 f or[...]

15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A MONA URAL A UDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc pla yer to the INPUT (VIDEO) jac k, as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the A UDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc pla yer to the INPUT (MONO)/L(A UDIO) jack. 3. Press th[...]

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE T O INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jac k, as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the A UDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (A UDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from [...]

17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE T O INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc pla y er to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the A UDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (A UDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the c[...]

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAP ABILITY T O INPUT 1 1. Connect the HDMI or D VI to HDMI connection cab le from the output of the HDTV set top box or D VD play er to the HDMI input as shown on the TV set belo w . When using a component with D VI output, you also hav e to connect the A UDIO OUT [...]

19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE T O INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/D VD pla yer or HDTV set top bo x to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the C B /P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/D VD pla yer or HDTV set top bo x to the [...]

20 THE REMO TE CONTROL THE REMO TE CONTR OL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Projection TV , the new remote control is designed to operate diff e rent types of VCRs, CA TV (Cable TV) con verters, set-top-box, satellite receiv er (SA T) and D VD pla y ers with one touch. Basic opera- tion ke ys are grouped together in on[...]

21 HO W T O USE THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL Y OUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMO TE CONTR OL  PO WER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.)  MODE buttons These buttons allo w the remote to control your TV , VCR, D VD , Cab le box (CBL[...]

22 HO W T O USE THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL Y OUR LCD REAR PTV  ASPECT button Press this button to quic kly change the picture format ASPECT ratio . Depending on the input signal f or mat receiv ed, the picture format ratio allows y ou to adjust the images through the follo wing o ptions. 4:3 ST AND ARD Use this aspect mode to displa y conv entiona[...]

23 HO W T O USE THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL Y OUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMO TE CONTR OL  INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this b utton to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT b uttons to select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items . The[...]

24 HO W T O USE THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL Y OUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMO TE CONTR OL  PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 26-28 f or a description.  MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display .  GUIDE button [Cab le Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SA T)/Set-T op-Bo x (STB) mode only] The use of this button [...]

25 HO W T O USE THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL Y OUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMO TE CONTR OL  V OLUME (V OL), MUTE button Press the V OLUME button (  or  ) until you obtain the desired sound le vel. T o reduce the sound to one half of nor mal v olume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone , etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn[...]

26 Use abov e connection to view VCR prog ram as a sub-picture while viewing another progr am as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, INPUT:2, INPUT :3, INPUT:4, or INPUT :5). Y ou may also vie w the VCR program as a main picture while vie wing another program as a sub-picture (ANT A, INPUT:2, INPUT :3, INPUT:4 or INPUT :5).  PIP button Press the PIP but[...]

27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) THE REMO TE CONTR OL SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displa ys the main picture and sub-picture ev enly on the screen. Main Picture Sub Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP sub-pictures or Thumbnail channels.[...]

28  P A USE button If you wish to freez e the sub-picture, press the P A USE button. This is conv enient when tr ying to write down the address f or a mail order company , recording statistics for a spor ting e vent, etc. T o retur n the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the P A USE button repeatedly to toggle between FREEZE modes [...]

29 USING THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL CABLE BO X FUNCTIONS THE REMO TE CONTR OL Operating the precoded function for y our cable bo x. This remote is designed to operate diff erent types of cable bo x es. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of y our cable bo x (ref er to page 33 for pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your cab le box. 2. [...]

30 USING THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL SET -T OP-BO X/SA TELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS THE REMO TE CONTR OL Operating the precoded function for y our set-top-bo x/satellite receiver . This remote is designed to operate diff erent types of set-top-box/satellite systems . Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set-top-bo x/sate[...]

31 USING THE REMO TE T O CONTR OL D VD FUNCTIONS THE REMO TE CONTR OL Operating the precoded function for y our D VD player . This remote is designed to operate diff erent types of D VD pla yers . Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your D VD play er (refer to page 33 f or pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your D VD play er . 2.[...]

32 USING Y OUR REMO TE T O CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for y our VCR. This remote is designed to operate diff erent types of VCRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of y our VCR (ref er to page 33 for pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. T o s[...]

VCR, CABLE, SA TELLITE, AND D VD REMO TE 33 VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE EMERSON . . . . . 20, 21, 22, 23 ,24 FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 37, 38, 39 HIT A CHI . 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 50, 51 MA GNA V O X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC . . [...]

34 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the diff erent features on y our HIT ACHI LCD TV . 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a diff erent feature . 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly e xit from a menu. Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup This par t of the screen show[...]

35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . Tint Adjust tint. Shar pness Adjust shar pness . Color T emperature Set this to High f or less intense color with more blue, set to Medium f or natural color , set to Standard for[...]

36 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) Ant A View/edit Channel ID , Scan, and Lock settings in antenna A. Ant B View/edit Channel ID , Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B . Change Access Code Change Lock access code . Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. TV Time Lock Set specific time to Lock TV . Movie Ratings Block v arious [...]

VIDEO 37 Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Return Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100% 50% 50% 50% High Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel SEL Select Day Night Timers Reset Video Settings ANT A/B High Dynamic Picture Mode Day Night Return Next/Prev or Setup Select VIDEO to adjust[...]

VIDEO 38 Use this function to change the contrast between b lack and white le vels in the picture . Use the CURSOR button  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR button  or  to adjust the function. Press the SELECT button to select the function settings . Press MENU to return to the main menu or select Picture Mo[...]

VIDEO 39 This function allows y ou to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Da y VIDEO mode. Use CURSOR b utton  or  to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button to select Reset Video Settings . Press EXIT to quit the menu or select RESET VIDEO SETTINGS to return to the previous men u. Y ou can customize e[...]

VIDEO 40 Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user’ s pref erence in each of the four color temperature settings . Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Color Decoding Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Noise Reduction Auto Color Color De[...]

A UDIO 41 Select A UDIO to adjust the TV to y our preference and to impro ve the sound quality . Audio SRS Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Audio Source BBE Perfect Volume Internal Speakers 50% Off Stereo Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers On Off 50% LR Hard Change Value Auto Noise Cancel Off Setup Loudness Off or T[...]

A UDIO 42 Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allo w you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd A udio Prog (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displa y ed at the top r ight edge of the TV . The source you select will be [...]

43 ASPECT Mode This function manually selects the Aspect Mode from six (6) choices. Use the CURSOR b uttons  ,  ,  and  to select the menu item. Press the SELECT button to select. A uto Aspect A utomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Use CURSOR b utton  or  to highlight the Auto Aspe[...]

CHANNEL MANA GER 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you ha ve cab le TV . Use the CURSOR button  or  to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the SELECT b utton to select highlighted source. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CHAN. MANA GER to retur n to the pre vious m[...]

45 CHANNEL MANA GER ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This f eature will automatically store active TV channels in A uto Channel Memory . This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (  ) or DO WN (  ). If the EXIT button is pressed while A UT O CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, progr amming will stop. If two antennas are connected, s w[...]

CHANNEL MANA GER 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use the CURSOR button  or  to revie w more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CHAN. MANA GER to retur n to the pre vious menu. Move SEL Return Ch# Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 Off -------- 9 Off -------- Chan. Man[...]

CHANNEL MANA GER 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This section contains advanced f eatures which will mak e TV viewing easier and more enjo yab le. Use this f eature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan- nels a name when Cable 1 or 2 signal source is selected. NO TES: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same A[...]

48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS This function will bloc k out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being vie wed f or a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks f eature is a f our digit access code number . The f actor y preset code is 0000. Use the number b uttons[...]

LOCKS 49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use MO VIE RA TINGS to prev ent viewing of an y movie that you f eel ma y be inappropriate due to its content. Use the CURSOR button  or  to select the MO VIE RA TING categor y that you w ant to block. Press SELECT to block the MO VIE RA TING that you hav e selected. Once rating is selected, for e xample PG-13, all[...]

LOCKS 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Category DL S VF V Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings TV Ratings Locks or TV P arental Guide Ratings T ab le Use TV RA TINGS to prev ent the v[...]

LOCKS 51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks or Canadian Ratings English T able Use Canadian Ratings (ENG) to bloc k any type of m[...]

LOCKS 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks or Canadian Ratings French T able Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) to bloc k [...]

53 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS Select Timers to set y our Clock, Sleep Timer , Event Timer , Auto P o wer Off and Da y/Night Timer Recordings. Timers Move SEL Return Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off or The Clock m ust be adjusted befor[...]

54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS Select this f eature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 min ute increments). Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer 0:30 Set Auto Power Off Set Auto Power Off Move Set Move Set Press the CURSOR [...]

55 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS NO TE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Ev ent Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer . 2. The Off Timer will only activate if the TV w as tur ned on b y the On Timer and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Tim[...]

56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS This function will turn off the TV automatically when a video signal is not detected f or 15 minutes . Timers Set Auto Power Off Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Return Yes No Select yes to have the TV turn off Automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minu[...]

SETUP 57 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting your TV up f or the first time. Use the CURSOR b uttons  or  on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Return Set AV Control Set Closed Captions Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Set Blac[...]

SETUP 58 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows y ou to choose from two menu bac kgrounds. Use CURSOR b utton  or  to highlight Set The Menu Bac kground (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to the previous menu. Select Solid f or a black bac kground [...]

SETUP 59 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this f eature to give a name to any of the fiv e video inputs. Use the CURSOR b uttons to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press the SELECT button to select desired input name . Select Reset to set video names to original factory preset condition. Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver[...]

60 SETUP Caption Display: On/Off will turn the displa y on or off . A uto will turn the displa y on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is f or the program y ou are viewing. Te x t is for additional inf ormation such as news repor ts or a TV program guide . This information cov ers the entire screen and viewing the TV prog ram is not [...]

SETUP 61 This f eature will select the source of the Monitor Output. Set Monitor Out Move SEL Return Video Out Monitor TV Tuner Out Setup Set Monitor Out Audio Out Fixed Variable Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Closed Captions Set AV Control Set Monitor Out or Monitor- Select Monitor to out[...]

62 LAMP REPLA CEMENT Lamp Replacement After extended use, if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICA TOR light turns on, then it is time to replace the lamp with a new lamp. Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on usage of the LCD Rear PTV . T urning on and of f frequently may shorten the life of the lamp. W ARNING: The [...]

63 LAMP REPLA CEMENT 120V FRONT COVER 1. T ur n off the power b utton and unplug the power cord. CA UTION: THE LAMP IS VER Y HO T AND MA Y CA USE FIRE OR SEVERE BURNS . W AIT A T LEAST 30~45 MINUTES T O ALLO W THE LAMP T O COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LAMP REMO V AL. LAMP COMPARTMENT 2. Remove the front co ver from the TV set. This is held by a snap[...]

64 LAMP REPLA CEMENT SCREW LAMP COVER PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER 3. Remove the scre w securing the lamp cov er with a Phillips head screw driver as sho wn. Remove the lamp co ver . HANDLE REMOVE SCREWS HANDLE LAMP UNIT 4. Remove the tw o screws that hold the lamp in place . Remove the lamp unit b y holding the lamp handle, then pulling outw ards. Ex[...]

65 LAMP REPLA CEMENT 6. Without installing the lamp cover , the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 8). Be sure to install the lamp cov er by re-engaging the two clips and tighten the scre ws bef ore tur ning the pow er on, otherwise it may cause unusual colors . SCREW LAMP COVER PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER NO TE: IF PO WER [...]

66 CARE OF Y OUR HIT A CHI TELEVISION AND Y OUR REMO TE CONTR OL 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 e xtremely dir ty . Place your T elevision a wa y from e xtreme heat, humidity , and e xtremely dusty places[...]

67 RECEPTION PR OBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks ma y appear , picture ma y flutter or drift. Usually caused by interf erence from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the tele vision signal f ollowing two paths . One is the direct p[...]

USEFUL INFO 68 HIT A CHI Liquid Cr ystal Displa y incor porates adv anced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to e xter nal or internal voltage pow er surges. IF Y OUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR T O HA VE A LOSS OF PO WER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the power s witch (ON/OFF s witc[...]

USEFUL INFO 69 Inputs: • P ow er Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 120V , 60Hz • Stand-by P ower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.6W • P ower Consumption - Ref er to rear panel at the back of the T .V . • Antenna input impedance . . . . . . . . .75 Ohm • Channel cov erage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181ch. VHF-Band . . . . . . [...]

USEFUL INFO 70 Hitachi America, L TD . Home Electr onics Division Hitachi has made e very effor t to assure y ou hours of trouble free operation from y our unit. Howe v er , should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service F acilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each f acility will provide you with con [...]

USEFUL INFO 71 In Canada: 1-800-HIT A CHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Frida y EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturda y EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, L TD . Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty , service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manu[...]

72 INDEX A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 43 A udio (Sound Enhancement) SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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