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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 50V525E, 60V525E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-33 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...34-61 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...62-65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...67 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 68-72 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 50V525E, 60V525E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-33 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...34-61 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...62-65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...67 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 68-72 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... cause the product to overturn resulting in wire to grounding electrodes and requirements for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as close to qualified service personnel. ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with the ...injury. 16. Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. 14. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to call "1-800-HITACHI." ticularly at www.epsc.ca (in the vicinity of this product and its lamp in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for proper grounding and...
... cause the product to overturn resulting in wire to grounding electrodes and requirements for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as close to qualified service personnel. ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with the ...injury. 16. Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. 14. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to call "1-800-HITACHI." ticularly at www.epsc.ca (in the vicinity of this product and its lamp in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for proper grounding and...
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...To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is constructed with speaker placement for example, in the room to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to the side or behind the viewing area... HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at least 10 cm (4 inches) from outside light may appear on the picture screen. When installing your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to find the optimum...
...To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is constructed with speaker placement for example, in the room to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to the side or behind the viewing area... HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at least 10 cm (4 inches) from outside light may appear on the picture screen. When installing your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to find the optimum...
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...If you can be made with an HDMI output connection to the ANT B terminal. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are illustrations and names of common connectors. Consult your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped... camcorders, VCRs and laser- FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can control some of your TV functions from an external home control system. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable...
...If you can be made with an HDMI output connection to the ANT B terminal. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are illustrations and names of common connectors. Consult your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped... camcorders, VCRs and laser- FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can control some of your TV functions from an external home control system. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable...
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... recording. If you to enter the MENU, making it towards the screen for best response. ቨ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on the TV screen. CH+ INPUT MENU ̈ ̄ CURSOR EXIT SELECT ብ ቤ ባቢ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you ...MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level Press these audio/video jacks for your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set TV features to 30 when the TV is turned ON. ቦ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in the...
... recording. If you to enter the MENU, making it towards the screen for best response. ቨ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on the TV screen. CH+ INPUT MENU ̈ ̄ CURSOR EXIT SELECT ብ ቤ ባቢ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you ...MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level Press these audio/video jacks for your preference without using the remote control, point it possible to set TV features to 30 when the TV is turned ON. ቦ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in the...
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... indicator is not lit (OFF) when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for Service Lamp is too hot. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . FIRST TIME USE FRONT...operation. IMPORTANT NOTES: A small number of TFT LCD technology due to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again. Lamp is not available. Consult your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. SLOW BLINKING COOL... input jacks. COOL DOWN 2. 5~15 secs. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is warming up the...
... indicator is not lit (OFF) when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for Service Lamp is too hot. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . FIRST TIME USE FRONT...operation. IMPORTANT NOTES: A small number of TFT LCD technology due to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again. Lamp is not available. Consult your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. SLOW BLINKING COOL... input jacks. COOL DOWN 2. 5~15 secs. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is warming up the...
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... played back picture may be abnormal. 2. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 9
... played back picture may be abnormal. 2. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your TV. 9
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...inputs to connect to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture... OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER ባ ቩቧ RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ቨ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to Input 3, 4 or 5 at a time. ቤ MONITOR...
...inputs to connect to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture... OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER ባ ቩቧ RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ቨ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to Input 3, 4 or 5 at a time. ቤ MONITOR...
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... amplifiers with center signal output capability. The HDMI input is the next-generation all the way to activate this input). ቩ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. Please ...see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 42). 11 HDMI enables the secure distribution of HDMI Licensing LLC. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain...
... amplifiers with center signal output capability. The HDMI input is the next-generation all the way to activate this input). ቩ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. Please ...see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 42). 11 HDMI enables the secure distribution of HDMI Licensing LLC. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain...
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... ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 External Digital Component with the purchase of this...
... ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 External Digital Component with the purchase of this...
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... these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, ...cables. • A single VCR can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may use composite video signal for Input 1~Input 5. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT...
... these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, ...cables. • A single VCR can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may use composite video signal for Input 1~Input 5. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT...
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See page 42 for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as Center see page 42). ᕄ These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio amplifier. ᕅ These REAR ... ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 78 9 CENTER OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player NOTE: 1.
See page 42 for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as Center see page 42). ᕄ These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio amplifier. ᕅ These REAR ... ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 78 9 CENTER OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player NOTE: 1.
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... player. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select NOTE: When the TV is not received from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to confirm your particular assortment of each component for the location...to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Check the owner's manual of each component. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set to ...
... player. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select NOTE: When the TV is not received from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to confirm your particular assortment of each component for the location...to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Check the owner's manual of each component. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set to ...
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... four seconds. 5. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 ...VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 78 9 OUTPUT RL V VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Refer ...
... four seconds. 5. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. A single VCR can be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 ...VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 78 9 OUTPUT RL V VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Refer ...
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...4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the... after approximately four seconds. 5. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Completely insert the connection...
...4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the... after approximately four seconds. 5. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Completely insert the connection...
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...S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 HDMI Cable HDMI Output DVD Player or HDTV STB DVI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT... PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 78 9 DVI to rear panel jacks. The HDMI input on the TV set -up of INPUT 1. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI...
...S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 HDMI Cable HDMI Output DVD Player or HDTV STB DVI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT... PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 78 9 DVI to rear panel jacks. The HDMI input on the TV set -up of INPUT 1. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI...
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... from the INPUTS menu to return to view the program from the INPUTS menu to the previous channel. See page 13 for tips on the TV set top box. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R ...AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 OUTPUT R L PR PB Y DVD Player NOTES: 1. Press the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the Laserdisc/DVD player or...
... from the INPUTS menu to return to view the program from the INPUTS menu to the previous channel. See page 13 for tips on the TV set top box. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R ...AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 OUTPUT R L PR PB Y DVD Player NOTES: 1. Press the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the Laserdisc/DVD player or...
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... the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and press the DVD button. To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now control your VCR (see page 30 for instructions on how to program... the remote to control your SAT). To operate your television. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver, point the remote at the screen of VCRs, CATV...
... the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and press the DVD button. To operate your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now control your VCR (see page 30 for instructions on how to program... the remote to control your SAT). To operate your television. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver, point the remote at the screen of VCRs, CATV...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቢ ባ ቧ ብ ቦ ቨ ቩ ቫ ቭ ተ ቱ ቲ ታ ቤ THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button ...). Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze ብ DAY/NIGHT 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.) ባ MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your...
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቢ ባ ቧ ብ ቦ ቨ ቩ ቫ ቭ ተ ቱ ቲ ታ ቤ THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button ...). Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze ብ DAY/NIGHT 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.) ባ MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your...
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... Input 3 for Video 1. Select to select. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to access the INPUTS menu. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቧ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to select the inputs that are being used.
... Input 3 for Video 1. Select to select. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to access the INPUTS menu. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቧ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to select the inputs that are being used.