Hitachi 50VX500 manual

LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 70-81 45-69 23-44 Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Setup As an E NERGY S TA R ® Partner , Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TA R ?[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HIT ACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality , performance, and ease of service of HIT ACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. T o help you operate these products properly , this section illu[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 any ventilation openings.[...]

ACCESSORIES 4 1. Simple Remote Control Unit CLU-120S (Part No. HL01861). 2. Remote Control Unit CLU-5729TSI (Part No. HL01829). 3. T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). 4. T wo “AAA” size, 1.5V batteries (for Simple Remote Control Unit). 5. T wo IR Mouse Cables (Part No. EY01641). REMOTE CONTROL BA TTERY INST ALLA TION A[...]

HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI LCD REAR PTV 5 ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However , if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interferen ce and multiple image ghosts, an indoor a[...]

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 6 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK P ANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CA TV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CA TV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) ant[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 7 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO EXIT INPUT SELECT MENU VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+           VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R PHOTO MC      PUSH  PUSH  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. T his button a[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 8 FIRST TIME USE  IR RECEIVER/LEARNING A V NET sensor The screen area acts as the IR receiver (remote sensor) and the LEARNING A V NET sensor of the TV . When using the remote control, point it towards the screen for best response.  POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or of f.  POWER light This light is o[...]

9 FRONT P ANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: 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 t[...]

10 REAR P ANEL JACKS  Antenna Input/Output ANT A - A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CA TV (Cable TV) input. ANT A can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B - A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CA TV (Cable TV) input. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture. TO CONVERTER - This antenna output allows the [...]

11 REAR P ANEL JACKS  Component: Y -P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y -P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Set T op Box. Y ou may use composite video signal for INPUT :2. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDE[...]

12 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS NOTES: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this TV , except when noted as “provided”. TYPICAL FULL-FEA TURE SETUP Outside antenn[...]

13 TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the televis[...]

14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below . NOTES: 1. T o prevent damage to the speaker and 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 con[...]

15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the VID2~[...]

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the [...]

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

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAP ABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV 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 top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) [...]

19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y -P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the 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 C B /P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT [...]

20 CONNECTING A V NETWORK Y our Hitachi LCD TV is equipped with an A V Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set T op Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi TV Remote Control. Y ou can use your Hitachi remote control to co[...]

21 AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD There are six steps in the setup procedure (DVD setup example below). 5. Follow the steps below to setup your A V network (See page 22 for A V Network Codes). 6. Enter “9999” to uninstall the equipment from your A V Network. 7. See Remote Control A/V NET button usage on page 26. NOTES: 1. If your equipment cannot be o[...]

22 AUDIO/VIDEO NETWORK (A V NET) CODES VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209 Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0278 Aiwa . . . [...]

23 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI LCD Rear PTV , the new remote control is designed to operate differ - ent types of VCRs, CA TV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver , DVD players, and other audio equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. If y[...]

24 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV  POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f when the remote is in TV mode (see page 23 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode).  TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode.  VCR button When the V[...]

25 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV  C.C. button Press this button to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on, off and auto. Y ou can also access this feature on the Setup menu (see page 69).  PVR (Personal Video Recorder) button When pressed, this button will blink to indicate the remote is in PVR mode (see page 41). ?[...]

26 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV  A/V NET button Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (A V Net) menu. The A V Net allows the user to control external components with the LCD Rear PTV’s remote control. When you press the A V NET button, the following window will pop up within the Display Monitor screen. The[...]

27 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O 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 Card adapter to the Phot o MC slot of the control[...]

28 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 1/10 2/10 3/10 4/10 8/10 7/10 6/10 5/10 9/10 10/10 Jump Slideshow Rotate THUMB STICK SELECT Slideshow Jump Slideshow Rotate 5 sec Start Interval THUMB STICK SELECT 5 seconds 1/10 2/10 5 second[...]

29 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV AV Receiver PV Recorder VCR Move POWER SEL Select CH  CH  MENU TV/VCR INFO 123 456 7 0 9 8 THUMB STICK SELECT MORE.. GUIDE MORE - LAST CH MENU THUMB STICK SELECT MENU Move ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT AV NET Return THUMB STICK SELECT GUIDE Move ORIGINAL GUIDE OF EQUIPMENT AV NET Return AV [...]

30 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the A V 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 22. For example, after programming your equipment to the A V NET and the soft keys do not work, the user just [...]

31  ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 Standard Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are placed to the left and right of the imag[...]

32  VIDEO button Press this button to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu.  MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display .  EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays.  THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK, exce[...]

33 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.). PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 34~36 for a description. SURF button Press the SURF button to automatically scan all active chann[...]

34 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (Ant A, Ant B, V :1, V :2, V :3, V :4, or V:5). Y ou may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (An t A, V :1, V :2, V :3, or V:5).  PIP button Press the PIP butto[...]

35 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen.  SW AP button (with PIP ON) Press this button to toggle between the Main and Sub picture which is highlighted with a green border around the picture. Picture sound and channel can be controlled when it is highl[...]

36 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)  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. T o return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again.  FREEZE button (with PIP O[...]

37 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR (refer to page 44 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3. Press and rel[...]

38 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to page 44). 1. T urn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cabl[...]

39 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL SET -TOP-BOX/SA TELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver . This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to page 4[...]

40 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player . This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer to page 44 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote control at the front[...]

41 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL PVR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types of PVRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your PVR (refer to page 44 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your PVR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of [...]

42 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT Operating the precoded function for your Audio component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio component. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio component (refer to page 44 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your Audio component you wish [...]

THE SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL 43 THE REMOTE CONTROL MUTE FAV C H SELECT VOL + CH - CH + A/V NET VOL - MENU ANT POWER EXIT/ASPECT            POWER button Press Power button to turn the TV set ON or OFF .  CH+ (  ), CH- (  ) Press the CH+ (  ) up or CH- (  ) down buttons to select desired channel or to navi[...]

44 VCR, CABLE, SA TELLITE, DVD and AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Aiko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02, 47, 48 [...]

45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y (OSD) PUSH 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HIT ACHI LCD TV . 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a dif ferent 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 A V Net menu to control external components[...]

46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 . T int Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color T emperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color , set [...]

VIDEO 47 Select Video to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality . Y ou can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected mode will reset to initial conditions. Video Use THUMB STICK  or  to h[...]

VIDEO 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the THUMB STICK  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function settings. Press the THUMB STICK  or  to adjust the function. Press MENU to return to main menu. Press EXIT[...]

VIDEO 49 This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day or Night conditions depending on the selected Video mode. Use THUMB STICK to highlight functions. Press down on THUMB STICK to select Reset V ideo Settings. Use THUMBSTICK  to access other video settings. Y ou can customize each of th[...]

VIDEO 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to the user ’s preference. Use T int to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Color Decoding THUMB STICK Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Noise Reduction Auto Color Color Decoding Video Move SEL Select[...]

AUDIO 51 Select Audio to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . Audio MENU THUMB STICK SELECT Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Loudness Auto Noise Cancel 50% Off On Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Setup On On 45% LR Stereo Change Value THUMB S[...]

AUDIO 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two channels. To enter Sound Enhancement, use THUMB STICK  or  to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select Sound Enhancement of your choice[...]

53 ASPECT MODE Aspect Mode Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THUMB STICK  ,  , to select menu item. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select. A “  ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. V ertical Position This function allows you to select when aspect style is ei[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select Antenna if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV . Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the THUMB STICK to select highlighted source. Press EXIT to quit the MENU. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to y[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 55 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 DOWN (  ). If the EXIT button is pressed while Auto Channel Scan function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs and repeat[...]

56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y CHANNEL MANAGER Press THUMB STICK  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. THUMB STICK SELECT 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. Manager Channel List Move SEL Select Channel Sou[...]

57 CHANNEL MANAGER This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more 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. NOTES: 1. If Ant A and Ant B are in the same Antenna/Cable mode, the Channel I[...]

LOCKS 58 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit secret code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to sele[...]

LOCKS 59 Use Movie Ratings to block from showing any movie you feel might have inappropriate content. Use THUMB STICK  or  to select the Movie Rating category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the Movie Rating that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for example PG-13, all movies rated PG-13 and higher (R, NC-17, and X) wi[...]

LOCKS 60 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: MENU THUMB STICK 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 TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart Use[...]

LOCKS 61 Canadian Ratings (Eng) THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: MENU THUMB STICK 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 Canadian Ratings English Chart Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block a[...]

LOCKS 62 Canadian Ratings (Frn) THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: MENU THUMB STICK 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 Canadian Ratings French Chart Use Canadian Ratings (Frn[...]

SETUP 63 Select Setup when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK  or  on the remote to highlight the function desired. This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight the language of your choice. Press SELECT to select the highli[...]

SETUP 64 This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight Set The Menu Background (shaded or solid), and press down on THUMB STICK to select setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK  to return to previous menu. Select Solid for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu scree[...]

SETUP 65 The time must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event T imer” or “TV Time Out” features. Set The Clock THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Time : 03:57 PM Apr 29, 2003 Move SEL Return THUMB STICK Time : 03:57 PM Apr 29, 2003 Move SEL Return Time : 03:57 PM Apr 29, 2003 THUMB STICK Set Setup Set The Clock Setup Set The Clock Se[...]

SETUP 66 Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK  ,  ,  ,  , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired input name. Select Reset to set video names to original factory preset condition. Set The Inputs THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Video1 Video2 V[...]

SETUP 67 Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. HDTV - High Definition T elevision - Use for High Vision Signal Y -P B P R from HDTV Set-T op Box. SDTV/DVD - Standard Definition T elevision or DVD (Digital V ersatile Disc Player) Y -C B C R . NOTES: 1. [...]

SETUP 68 This function will automatically turn the Projection TV on and of f, one time only , every day , or once a week. This Event T imer is only for Ant A/Ant B. Use THUMB STICK  to select Event 1, 2 or 3. Use THUMB STICK  to change position of On time, Off time, Antenna, Channel, and On/Off Frequency . Use THUMB STICK  or  to select[...]

69 SETUP Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Y our local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Closed Caption THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Caption Display Off On Auto Analog Captions Mode: Captions Text Channel: 1 2 3 4 Set Clos[...]

70 LAMP REPLACEMENT 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 off frequently may shorten the life of the lamp. W ARNING: The la[...]

71 LAMP REPLACEMENT 120V PUSH POWER FRONT COVER 1. T urn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. W ait at least 30 minutes to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it. NOTE: THE LAMP IS VERY HOT AND MA Y CAUSE FIRE OR SEVERE BURNS. W AIT A T LEAST 30~45 MINUTES T O ALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LAMP REMOV AL. FRO[...]

72 LAMP REPLACEMENT SCREW LAMP COVER PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER 3. Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lamp cover . HANDLE REMOVE SCREWS HANDLE LAMP UNIT 4. Remove the two screws that hold the lamp in place. Remove the lamp unit by holding the lamp handle, then pulling outwards. Exercise ca[...]

73 LAMP REPLACEMENT 6. Without installing the lamp cover , the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 8). Be sure to install the lamp cover by re-engaging the two clips and tighten the screws before turning the power on, otherwise it may cause unusual colors. SCREW LAMP COVER PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER NOTE: IF POWER IS CONNEC[...]

74 CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI 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 T elevision away from extreme heat, humidity , and extremely dusty places. Remove th[...]

75 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and[...]

USEFUL INFO 76 HIT ACHI 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 T O HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the power switch (ON/OFF switch) once. 2. [...]

USEFUL INFO • Six Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-T uner Picture in Picture • Dual Antenna Inputs •V ideo Input Sensor •3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter • Compatible with 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i input signals. • DVI-HDTV (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1.0 compatible). • Photo MC (View digital photos from 7 t[...]

USEFUL INFO 78 Hitachi America, L TD. 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 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient an[...]

USEFUL INFO 79 In Canada: 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 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 manual i[...]

80 INDEX INDEX Clock T ime, 65 A Date, 65 Closed Captions Accessories, 4 Analog Captions, 69 Antennas (Connecting), 5, 6 Color System, 67 Aspect Ratio, 31 Color T emperature, 48 Audio (Sound Enhancement) Color , 48 SRS, 52 Contrast, 48 BBE, 52 Audio Settings, 51 - 52 D Audio Source, 51 DVI-HDTV , 1 1, 12, 18 Audio/Video Network (A/V Net), 21 - 22, [...]

81 INDEX L Picture-in-Picture (PIP), 34 - 36 Lamp Picture-outside-Picture (POP), 36 Lamp Indicator , 8 Lamp Replacement, 70-73 Language Menu Language, 63 R Locks Remote Control Change Access Code, 58 Functions, 23 - 42 Channel Lock, 58 Programming Codes, 37 - 44 Input Lock, 58 Installing Batteries, 4 Front Panel Lock, 58 TV T ime Lock, 58 Movie Rat[...]

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