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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. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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... carefully and apply the knowledge you . CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on this device that may void the user's authority...
... carefully and apply the knowledge you . CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on this device that may void the user's authority...
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... way, such as power-supply cord or plug is provided to call "1-800-HITACHI." Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for tilt and stability. Do not block any... This product incorporates copyright protection technology that the cable ground shall be authorized by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to overturn resulting in Canada). Do not.... PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of the obsolete outlet. 10. ufacturer. 12. Televisions are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of...
... way, such as power-supply cord or plug is provided to call "1-800-HITACHI." Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for tilt and stability. Do not block any... This product incorporates copyright protection technology that the cable ground shall be authorized by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to overturn resulting in Canada). Do not.... PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of the obsolete outlet. 10. ufacturer. 12. Televisions are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of...
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...length of the VHF or UHF adapter. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable... TV) to inputs and outputs located on the television. FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm ...
...length of the VHF or UHF adapter. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable... TV) to inputs and outputs located on the television. FIRST TIME USE HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm ...
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... missing, discolored, or lit all the time dots or pixels is characteristic of LAMP UNIT Call for long lasting performance. 4. NOTES: 1. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . Make sure to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again. Please call service... 15~20 secs. If this indicator is warming up the TV screen. See page 63-65 for proper part. Please make sure the Blue Power light indicator is not lit (OFF) when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for longer lamp life. ቪ TEMP indicator This light ...
... missing, discolored, or lit all the time dots or pixels is characteristic of LAMP UNIT Call for long lasting performance. 4. NOTES: 1. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . Make sure to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again. Please call service... 15~20 secs. If this indicator is warming up the TV screen. See page 63-65 for proper part. Please make sure the Blue Power light indicator is not lit (OFF) when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for longer lamp life. ቪ TEMP indicator This light ...
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...the Audio Menu (see page 61 to activate this input). ቩ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for HDMI input. ቨ RS232C Input For use with personal computers. 2. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 42). 11 HDMI, the HDMI ...consumer electronics. Only DTV formats such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection. This feature allows the TV speakers to your television screen. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is not intended...
...the Audio Menu (see page 61 to activate this input). ቩ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for HDMI input. ቨ RS232C Input For use with personal computers. 2. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 42). 11 HDMI, the HDMI ...consumer electronics. Only DTV formats such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection. This feature allows the TV speakers to your television screen. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is not intended...
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... may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. In this case, connect the components CB... on connecting your VCR operating guide for more information on page 12). In 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, camcorder...
... may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the operating guide of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. In this case, connect the components CB... on connecting your VCR operating guide for more information on page 12). In 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, camcorder...
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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. &#...to the REAR output of a separate audio amplifier. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER 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 ...
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. &#...to the REAR output of a separate audio amplifier. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER 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 ...
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...the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. To operate your television. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable... TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver (SAT) and DVD players with one area. The remote will ...
...the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. To operate your television. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable... TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver (SAT) and DVD players with one area. The remote will ...
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...). Set the Screen Saver. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 36 Choose to Lock TV. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Choose English, French, or Spanish... various types of movies and television programming based on /off automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. Set Clock Settings. Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) ...
...). Set the Screen Saver. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 36 Choose to Lock TV. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Choose English, French, or Spanish... various types of movies and television programming based on /off automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. Set Clock Settings. Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) ...
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Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will not be reconciled. Press EXIT to quit the ...adjusts the color to the previous menu. When using digital channels, Auto Color will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 40 ... Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR button ̆ or ̄ to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL ...
Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will not be reconciled. Press EXIT to quit the ...adjusts the color to the previous menu. When using digital channels, Auto Color will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 40 ... Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR button ̆ or ̄ to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL ...
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... 3D technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI Television. Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as though the sound was being produced live. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 41 AUDIO Audio...- Manufactured under USP5510752 and 5736897. The ear can be selected and adjusted in your HITACHI television. Video Audio Audio Aspect Chan. NOTES: *SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of the LCD TV internal speakers. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to the listener's ear ...
... 3D technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI Television. Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as though the sound was being produced live. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 41 AUDIO Audio...- Manufactured under USP5510752 and 5736897. The ear can be selected and adjusted in your HITACHI television. Video Audio Audio Aspect Chan. NOTES: *SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of the LCD TV internal speakers. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to the listener's ear ...
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AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will work as Center - See example below for that channel. Select this function will improve the quality of the TV. TV as the center speaker. Select this feature when setting up the external speakers. Auto Noise Cancel This function ... sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received). The TV's speakers will allow you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. Perfect Volume Loudness This function will be a secondary language,...
AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will work as Center - See example below for that channel. Select this function will improve the quality of the TV. TV as the center speaker. Select this feature when setting up the external speakers. Auto Noise Cancel This function ... sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received). The TV's speakers will allow you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. Perfect Volume Loudness This function will be a secondary language,...
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...SET INPUT LOCK is selected, various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used to enter the Locks feature is selected, you can block various types of the selected channel or video input. When TV RATINGS is turned on, the picture and sound for all...code 7777 to indicate that you feel may be blocked automatically. Use CANADIAN RATINGS to block various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked out. When using TV TIME LOCK make sure the clock is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 will be ...
...SET INPUT LOCK is selected, various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used to enter the Locks feature is selected, you can block various types of the selected channel or video input. When TV RATINGS is turned on, the picture and sound for all...code 7777 to indicate that you feel may be blocked automatically. Use CANADIAN RATINGS to block various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked out. When using TV TIME LOCK make sure the clock is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 will be ...
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... There may not be limited and moderate; may consider some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no realistic scenes of movie and television program in nature. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. There could be inappropriate in ... Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sexual activity. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: or...
... There may not be limited and moderate; may consider some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no realistic scenes of movie and television program in nature. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. There could be inappropriate in ... Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sexual activity. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: or...
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... or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Programming may not be suitable for young children (under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 + General - Contains constant violence or scenes of violence...content. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to return to block. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: or 13...
... or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Programming may not be suitable for young children (under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 + General - Contains constant violence or scenes of violence...content. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to return to block. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: or 13...
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... Ant A or Ant B. AM Jan 1, 2005 Ant A -------- Use CURSOR button ̈ to highlight and select the YEAR. If you can not use your television with the remote control. AM Jan 1, 2005 Ant A -------- Use CURSOR buttons ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight the MONTH. NOTE: 1. If... ̆ and ̄ to the clock setup mode (see page 53). TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. Please Set Clock First. Use CURSOR buttons ̈, ̆ and ̄ or NUMBER buttons to control your...
... Ant A or Ant B. AM Jan 1, 2005 Ant A -------- Use CURSOR button ̈ to highlight and select the YEAR. If you can not use your television with the remote control. AM Jan 1, 2005 Ant A -------- Use CURSOR buttons ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight the MONTH. NOTE: 1. If... ̆ and ̄ to the clock setup mode (see page 53). TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. Please Set Clock First. Use CURSOR buttons ̈, ̆ and ̄ or NUMBER buttons to control your...
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...language (may not be available with every program. SETUP Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are viewing. Auto will turn the display on , Closed Caption will not work . CAPTION DISPLAY will not work... Caption Mode: Captions is sometimes used for the program you are displayed on . This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is on the TV screen. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈ to highlight the function to change then press the ...
...language (may not be available with every program. SETUP Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are viewing. Auto will turn the display on , Closed Caption will not work . CAPTION DISPLAY will not work... Caption Mode: Captions is sometimes used for the program you are displayed on . This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is on the TV screen. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈ to highlight the function to change then press the ...
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...Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as possible to permanently warp, resulting in a high humidity place or getting it on your Television will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Exposure of time, for the devices. Do not touch the screen too often. Pressing a remote control...with a soft cloth moistened in memory. A mild soap may cause the unit to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may result. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Place your screen or cabinet with two new "AA" size ...
...Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as possible to permanently warp, resulting in a high humidity place or getting it on your Television will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Exposure of time, for the devices. Do not touch the screen too often. Pressing a remote control...with a soft cloth moistened in memory. A mild soap may cause the unit to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may result. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Place your screen or cabinet with two new "AA" size ...
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Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is located in the antenna system such as a radio. NOTE: The TV set to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers. • SNOW: If your receiver is weak, ...INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may be marred by the ...
Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is located in the antenna system such as a radio. NOTE: The TV set to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers. • SNOW: If your receiver is weak, ...INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may be marred by the ...
