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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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... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the design of electric shock to this 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. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this device that a safety problem should be...
... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the design of electric shock to this 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. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this device that a safety problem should be...
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...the top of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Televisions are provided for long periods of overhead power lines or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Keep these instructions....these instructions. 3. Do not install near water. 6. ing-type plug. ticularly at www.epsc.ca (in this television. 1. et, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as practical. Do not apply excessive pulling force to grounding electrodes and requirements for...
...the top of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Televisions are provided for long periods of overhead power lines or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Keep these instructions....these instructions. 3. Do not install near water. 6. ing-type plug. ticularly at www.epsc.ca (in this television. 1. et, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as practical. Do not apply excessive pulling force to grounding electrodes and requirements for...
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... (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. 1. REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C. This SP60W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50V500. Match the batteries to remove back cover. FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES...BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace the cover. 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 STAND Excellent for the remote control. Two "AA" ...
... (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. 1. REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C. This SP60W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50V500. Match the batteries to remove back cover. FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES...BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace the cover. 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 STAND Excellent for the remote control. Two "AA" ...
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...Connect the IR Mouse Cable to the IR BLASTER output of your TV when using your external components without using the A/V Network feature. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which... Connector This connector is used on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. This connection allows your TV to control your external component's remote control. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This ...
...Connect the IR Mouse Cable to the IR BLASTER output of your TV when using your external components without using the A/V Network feature. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which... Connector This connector is used on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. This connection allows your TV to control your external component's remote control. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This ...
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...; ቤ ባቢ This button allows you have and acquire it was set TV features to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on the TV screen. If you have an INPUT button. To view your television. Memory Card 1. Compact Flash II (CF II) 6. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL ... screen. To change for improvement. This button also serves as the cursor left audio jack. ቧ PHOTO MC Insert a PC card adapter with your digital pictures, an adapter is turned ON. xD Picture Card Tested Sample Dazzle 4 in 1 (DM-9400) SanDisk 4 in 1 (SDDR-6507) Olympus (...
...; ቤ ባቢ This button allows you have and acquire it was set TV features to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on the TV screen. If you have an INPUT button. To view your television. Memory Card 1. Compact Flash II (CF II) 6. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL ... screen. To change for improvement. This button also serves as the cursor left audio jack. ቧ PHOTO MC Insert a PC card adapter with your digital pictures, an adapter is turned ON. xD Picture Card Tested Sample Dazzle 4 in 1 (DM-9400) SanDisk 4 in 1 (SDDR-6507) Olympus (...
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...assembly condition of manufacturer. If your Hitachi dealer for proper part. If you hear a "cracking" sound from overheating. See page 69-72 for the picture to turn the TV on or off during normal operation.... is too hot. You may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On... the IR receiver (remote sensor) and the LEARNING AV NET sensor of the TV. Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is off . ቪ POWER light This light is warming up and ...
...assembly condition of manufacturer. If your Hitachi dealer for proper part. If you hear a "cracking" sound from overheating. See page 69-72 for the picture to turn the TV on or off during normal operation.... is too hot. You may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On... the IR receiver (remote sensor) and the LEARNING AV NET sensor of the TV. Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is off . ቪ POWER light This light is warming up and ...
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... 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 recording. The TV must be displayed as Center" on... the Internal Speakers Settings of these inputs may be displayed as a center speaker. ANT B cannot be set as a center channel by the television's main ...separate stereo amplifier. NOTE: S-VIDEO output may be used as a main picture or sub-picture. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ባ ቪ ቨ ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 ...
... 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 recording. The TV must be displayed as Center" on... the Internal Speakers Settings of these inputs may be displayed as a center speaker. ANT B cannot be set as a center channel by the television's main ...separate stereo amplifier. NOTE: S-VIDEO output may be used as a main picture or sub-picture. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ባ ቪ ቨ ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 ...
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...TV's PB input and the component CR output to your external components can be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 47) 5. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be used with this DVI-HDTV Input for your television...case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. NOTES: 1. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs ...Blaster This jack provides IR output to the TV's PR input. 4. This connection will be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 11 To ensure no copyright infringement...
...TV's PB input and the component CR output to your external components can be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 47) 5. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be used with this DVI-HDTV Input for your television...case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. NOTES: 1. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs ...Blaster This jack provides IR output to the TV's PR input. 4. This connection will be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 11 To ensure no copyright infringement...
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...(See page 47) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output may be labeled Y-CBCR. top-boxes. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set- that a VCR cannot record its own video or... line output (INPUT: 3 in the example on the television. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 13 In this case, connect the components CB output...
...(See page 47) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output may be labeled Y-CBCR. top-boxes. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set- that a VCR cannot record its own video or... line output (INPUT: 3 in the example on the television. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 13 In this case, connect the components CB output...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... AV Network to control. Once this is setup, it allows your Hitachi LCD TV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). You can access the Setup Menu Wizard again in front of the infrared sensor of the television's rear panel. 3. Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight... Press the A/V NET button on pages 14~19. 2. Connect your Hitachi remote control to the Rear Panel jacks as shown on the remote control. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi LCD TV is equipped with the TV remote control. This feature helps to set up to four components and...
... AV Network to control. Once this is setup, it allows your Hitachi LCD TV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). You can access the Setup Menu Wizard again in front of the infrared sensor of the television's rear panel. 3. Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight... Press the A/V NET button on pages 14~19. 2. Connect your Hitachi remote control to the Rear Panel jacks as shown on the remote control. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi LCD TV is equipped with the TV remote control. This feature helps to set up to four components and...
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... VID2 PIP VID3 SURF VID5 VID4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ቤ REC CLU-5729TSI 23 The light will now control your television. The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will stay on for about 8 seconds if any of the VCR and press the VCR button. The...the remote sensor of the buttons are not pressed again. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to light up the buttons shown in ቤ and the source button will blink. To operate your...
... VID2 PIP VID3 SURF VID5 VID4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ቤ REC CLU-5729TSI 23 The light will now control your television. The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will stay on for about 8 seconds if any of the VCR and press the VCR button. The...the remote sensor of the buttons are not pressed again. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to light up the buttons shown in ቤ and the source button will blink. To operate your...
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...DVD, etc. Set tint and color coordinates for a fixed setting. Adjust the percentage of movies and television programming based on /off once, daily, or weekly. Select TV's internal speakers On/Off or use as center speaker. Feature to maintain constant color levels even after a...between the two picture modes; Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Change Lock access code. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Choose Automatic Contrast ...
...DVD, etc. Set tint and color coordinates for a fixed setting. Adjust the percentage of movies and television programming based on /off once, daily, or weekly. Select TV's internal speakers On/Off or use as center speaker. Feature to maintain constant color levels even after a...between the two picture modes; Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Change Lock access code. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Choose Automatic Contrast ...
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... 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 adjust flesh tones so they appear natural...circuitry for this function to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). 2. Press down to Off if the TV experiences picture blocking. NOTE: 1. ... Temperature settings. Set Noise Reduction to select from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will not be available (grayed out). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 49 It also maintains natural flesh...
... 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 adjust flesh tones so they appear natural...circuitry for this function to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). 2. Press down to Off if the TV experiences picture blocking. NOTE: 1. ... Temperature settings. Set Noise Reduction to select from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will not be available (grayed out). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 49 It also maintains natural flesh...
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...monaural is noisy, this feature when setting up the external speakers. Loudness This function turns loudness On or Off. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will control the left to select Stereo (a stereo broadcast), Mono (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd ...Audio Prog (SAP) which may be displayed at low volume levels. 50 See example below for that channel. TV as the center speaker. Select this feature if using the internal speakers only. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or...
...monaural is noisy, this feature when setting up the external speakers. Loudness This function turns loudness On or Off. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will control the left to select Stereo (a stereo broadcast), Mono (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd ...Audio Prog (SAP) which may be displayed at low volume levels. 50 See example below for that channel. TV as the center speaker. Select this feature if using the internal speakers only. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or...
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... performance. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of your HITACHI LCD television is presented with only two channels. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Audio Treble 45% Bass 50% Balance L R Sound Enhancement Off Audio Source Stereo Internal ...BBE Sound, Inc. with its attendant harmonics or partials more complete and accurate reproduction of the original performance. If your HITACHI LCD television. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 51 SRS technology is incorporated under USP4638258 and 4482866. under license from BBE Sound, Inc. NOTES: ...
... performance. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of your HITACHI LCD television is presented with only two channels. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel THUMB STICK SELECT Audio Treble 45% Bass 50% Balance L R Sound Enhancement Off Audio Source Stereo Internal ...BBE Sound, Inc. with its attendant harmonics or partials more complete and accurate reproduction of the original performance. If your HITACHI LCD television. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 51 SRS technology is incorporated under USP4638258 and 4482866. under license from BBE Sound, Inc. NOTES: ...
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... is activated. 4. Mon (TV will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on , the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out. If Movie/TV Ratings Lock and Closed Caption settings are in Canada that TV Timed Lock is a four digit secret code number. Use the...you set (see page 54), when a channel is locked, it is turned on the two rating systems used to keep the TV from being viewed for channels 3, 4 of movies and television programs based on (❒✔ Time Lock) you can set individually. If Ant A and Ant B are On, PIP ...
... is activated. 4. Mon (TV will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on , the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out. If Movie/TV Ratings Lock and Closed Caption settings are in Canada that TV Timed Lock is a four digit secret code number. Use the...you set (see page 54), when a channel is locked, it is turned on the two rating systems used to keep the TV from being viewed for channels 3, 4 of movies and television programs based on (❒✔ Time Lock) you can set individually. If Ant A and Ant B are On, PIP ...
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... Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Move SEL Return Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to watch on television. Once rating is paid to themes, which... not be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Canadian Ratings English Chart C C8+ G Programming intended for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be sensitive to the development of profanity. Careful attention is selected, for...
... Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Move SEL Return Use THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to watch on television. Once rating is paid to themes, which... not be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Canadian Ratings English Chart C C8+ G Programming intended for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be sensitive to the development of profanity. Careful attention is selected, for...
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...or select THUMB STICK ̇ to return to adults - Programming intended for young 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 depicted appropriately... young children - Contains constant violence or scenes of violence or intense 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...
...or select THUMB STICK ̇ to return to adults - Programming intended for young 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 depicted appropriately... young children - Contains constant violence or scenes of violence or intense 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...