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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 STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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... these units. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your HITACHI television. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on back side of the television. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain...
... these units. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your HITACHI television. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on back side of the television. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain...
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...the top of properly in particular, specifies that produce heat. 9. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. ing-type plug. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or... installer: This reminder is used, use this product may require prior authorization from tip-over. 13. Keep these instructions. 2. Televisions are provided for tilt and stability. Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to your respective governmental agencies or ...
...the top of properly in particular, specifies that produce heat. 9. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. ing-type plug. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or... installer: This reminder is used, use this product may require prior authorization from tip-over. 13. Keep these instructions. 2. Televisions are provided for tilt and stability. Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to your respective governmental agencies or ...
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...(+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. This SP50W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50V500. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. 1. HL01829... Hitachi 60V500. OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) PART NAME PART NO. 50" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520445 SP50W 60" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520446 SP60W CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION ...disposing of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
...(+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. This SP50W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50V500. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. 1. HL01829... Hitachi 60V500. OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) PART NAME PART NO. 50" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520445 SP50W 60" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520446 SP60W CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION ...disposing of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
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...antenna From outdoor antenna or CATV System Antenna Mixer 6 Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Consult your TV when using your external components. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. You...ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to connect external devices with shielded video and...
...antenna From outdoor antenna or CATV System Antenna Mixer 6 Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Consult your TV when using your external components. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. You...ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to connect external devices with shielded video and...
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...are adapters that are trademarks of the screen. Smart Media (SM) 4. To change for your Photo memory card to instantly view your television. When the TV power is turned OFF at the level it possible to set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30... Notes: Adapter is turned ON. ቦ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for improvement. However, if it from a camcorder or VCR to view the digital still pictures (see page 33). Compact Flash II (CF II) 6. CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ EXIT SELECT ቢ MENU/SELECT ...
...are adapters that are trademarks of the screen. Smart Media (SM) 4. To change for your Photo memory card to instantly view your television. When the TV power is turned OFF at the level it possible to set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30... Notes: Adapter is turned ON. ቦ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for improvement. However, if it from a camcorder or VCR to view the digital still pictures (see page 33). Compact Flash II (CF II) 6. CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄ ̆ EXIT SELECT ቢ MENU/SELECT ...
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... AV NET sensor of the memory card (see page 27). Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is cooling down . ቫ TEMP indicator This light is characteristic of the lamp, and...all the time dots or pixels is off . ቪ POWER light This light is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to cool down . After extended use, the picture may darken, the...the cooling fan has stopped. If your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is too hot. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system...
... AV NET sensor of the memory card (see page 27). Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is cooling down . ቫ TEMP indicator This light is characteristic of the lamp, and...all the time dots or pixels is off . ቪ POWER light This light is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to cool down . After extended use, the picture may darken, the...the cooling fan has stopped. If your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is too hot. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system...
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... a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) This jack is for recording only when the input is displayed as a center speaker. The TV must be displayed as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Menu (see page 50). ቧ S-VIDEO Inputs... 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with center signal capability. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ...
... a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) This jack is for recording only when the input is displayed as a center speaker. The TV must be displayed as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Menu (see page 50). ቧ S-VIDEO Inputs... 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with center signal capability. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ...
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...PBPR inputs. (See page 47) 5. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to control the external components with your television's remote control (see page 20). ቪ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this connection, your...has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can automatically be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 11 When connecting a Set-Top-Box with Digital Content Protection. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with ...
...PBPR inputs. (See page 47) 5. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to control the external components with your television's remote control (see page 20). ቪ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this connection, your...has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can automatically be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 11 When connecting a Set-Top-Box with Digital Content Protection. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with ...
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... adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using DVI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one of the standard video connection if... your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be labeled Y-CBCR. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided ...
... adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using DVI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one of the standard video connection if... your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be labeled Y-CBCR. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided ...
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See page 50 for Audio Settings. 14 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R ... sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below. To prevent damage to your personal entertainment system. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control...
See page 50 for Audio Settings. 14 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN IR BLASTER L R ... sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below. To prevent damage to your personal entertainment system. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control...
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The television rear panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Connect your Hitachi TV Remote Control. IR Sensor IR Mouse DVD Player OUTPUT PR/CR PB/CB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER INPUT 1 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L ANT B INPUT 2 PPPRRR ... the equipment's remote control. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your Hitachi LCD TV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). This feature helps to the IR BLASTER input of the Audio/Video components for each of the television's rear panel. 3. Therefore, you wish to 2 external Audio/Video components. You can...
The television rear panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Connect your Hitachi TV Remote Control. IR Sensor IR Mouse DVD Player OUTPUT PR/CR PB/CB Y L R ANT A TO CONVERTER INPUT 1 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L ANT B INPUT 2 PPPRRR ... the equipment's remote control. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your Hitachi LCD TV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). This feature helps to the IR BLASTER input of the Audio/Video components for each of the television's rear panel. 3. Therefore, you wish to 2 external Audio/Video components. You can...
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...for instruction on how to program the remote to control your television. These buttons will now control your VCR). The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control ... (see page 39 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the cable box...This button will blink, indicating that the remote will not appear to control additional Audio equipment). ቢ POWER ባ TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ቤ 7 8 9 SLEEP ...
...for instruction on how to program the remote to control your television. These buttons will now control your VCR). The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control ... (see page 39 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the cable box...This button will blink, indicating that the remote will not appear to control additional Audio equipment). ቢ POWER ባ TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ቤ 7 8 9 SLEEP ...
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... specific time to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Block various types of Red, Green and Color according to lock channel, video ...TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Change Lock access code. Day and Night. Adjust brightness. Adjust the bass. Adjust volume for a fixed setting. Mode Choose the picture format aspect ratio. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of movies and television...
... specific time to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Block various types of Red, Green and Color according to lock channel, video ...TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Change Lock access code. Day and Night. Adjust brightness. Adjust the bass. Adjust volume for a fixed setting. Mode Choose the picture format aspect ratio. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of movies and television...
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Press down to select from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). 2. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of the 4 ... Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Low Off THUMB STICK Video Color Decoding RGB R G B Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use THUMBSTICK to default. All Video settings are shot on it's input (Ant A/B, Inputs 1~5). Auto Color The Auto ...
Press down to select from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). 2. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of the 4 ... Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Low Off THUMB STICK Video Color Decoding RGB R G B Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use THUMBSTICK to default. All Video settings are shot on it's input (Ant A/B, Inputs 1~5). Auto Color The Auto ...
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... menu. Sound Enhancement See page 51. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high frequency sounds when listening at the top right edge of the TV. See example below for that channel. Perfect Volume This function ... menu item. Video Audio THUMB STICK MENU Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Treble 45% Bass 50% Balance L R Sound Enhancement Off Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel On Perfect Volume On Loudness On Move Change ...
... menu. Sound Enhancement See page 51. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high frequency sounds when listening at the top right edge of the TV. See example below for that channel. Perfect Volume This function ... menu item. Video Audio THUMB STICK MENU Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Treble 45% Bass 50% Balance L R Sound Enhancement Off Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel On Perfect Volume On Loudness On Move Change ...
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MENU THUMB STICK Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Audio Treble 45% Bass 50% Balance L R Sound Enhancement Off Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel On Perfect Volume On Loudness On Move ... SRS technology delivers and exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two channel speakers of your HITACHI LCD television. Technology Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. The ear can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of each instrument or sound ...
MENU THUMB STICK Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Audio Treble 45% Bass 50% Balance L R Sound Enhancement Off Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel On Perfect Volume On Loudness On Move ... SRS technology delivers and exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two channel speakers of your HITACHI LCD television. Technology Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. The ear can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of each instrument or sound ...
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... on, all video inputs and the picture and sound for all buttons on the Front Panel will be blocked. The factory preset code is a four digit secret code number. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Please Enter Access Code [ - - - - ] [# Keys] Enter ... various types of Ant A/B will be blocked out. Mon (TV will time out one time only), Daily (TV will time out every day), Weekly - LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of movies and television programs based on the screen to indicate that you can also ...
... on, all video inputs and the picture and sound for all buttons on the Front Panel will be blocked. The factory preset code is a four digit secret code number. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Please Enter Access Code [ - - - - ] [# Keys] Enter ... various types of Ant A/B will be blocked out. Mon (TV will time out one time only), Daily (TV will time out every day), Weekly - LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of movies and television programs based on the screen to indicate that you can also ...
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...of security and wellbeing. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 60 LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you want to block. There will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of...considered acceptable for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be some content inappropriate for younger children. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)...
...of security and wellbeing. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 60 LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you want to block. There will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of...considered acceptable for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be some content inappropriate for younger children. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)...
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...adults - Programming is not suitable for children under the age of extreme violence. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ...Press SELECT to set the Canadian Ratings (Frn) that you have selected. Programming intended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be automatically blocked. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is selected, ...
...adults - Programming is not suitable for children under the age of extreme violence. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ...Press SELECT to set the Canadian Ratings (Frn) that you have selected. Programming intended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be automatically blocked. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is selected, ...