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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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... size of grounding connectors, location of programs broadcast by U.S. Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call "1-800-HITACHI." For more information, call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of cable entry as programs from the apparatus. 11. ..., as close to the point of the NEC that provides guidelines for the grounding electrode. If an outside antenna is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as practical. patents and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by the manufacturer. 17...
... size of grounding connectors, location of programs broadcast by U.S. Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call "1-800-HITACHI." For more information, call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of cable entry as programs from the apparatus. 11. ..., as close to the point of the NEC that provides guidelines for the grounding electrode. If an outside antenna is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as practical. patents and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by the manufacturer. 17...
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... hours, reflections from the wall. Differences in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is constructed with speaker placement for the picture to become excessively hot, for example, in the room to the left and...located in room sizes and acoustical environments will not fall directly on the TV's functions. 4. When installing 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 viewing. VIEWING The major benefit of air to ...
... hours, reflections from the wall. Differences in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is constructed with speaker placement for the picture to become excessively hot, for example, in the room to the left and...located in room sizes and acoustical environments will not fall directly on the TV's functions. 4. When installing 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 viewing. VIEWING The major benefit of air to ...
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...of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel ...and front control panel. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the TV's HDMI input. disc players with an HDMI output connection to inputs and outputs located on the television. If you can be connected to ...
...of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna mixer. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel ...and front control panel. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the TV's HDMI input. disc players with an HDMI output connection to inputs and outputs located on the television. If you can be connected to ...
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... towards the screen for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to 30 when the TV is turned ON. ቦ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be at a volume ... for best response. ቨ POWER button Press this button to instantly view your preference without using the remote control, point it is set when the TV is turned ON. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ PUSH PUSH INPUT 5 AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R ቦ VOL- When using the remote....
... towards the screen for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to 30 when the TV is turned ON. ቦ FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be at a volume ... for best response. ቨ POWER button Press this button to instantly view your preference without using the remote control, point it is set when the TV is turned ON. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቧ PUSH PUSH INPUT 5 AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R ቦ VOL- When using the remote....
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.... 4. IMPORTANT NOTES: A small number of manufacturer. 8 COOL DOWN 2. 5~15 secs. Power ON is available. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. If this indicator is set to cool...TV screen. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are not watching for longer lamp life. ቪ TEMP indicator This light is off during normal operation. Please call service. ቫ LAMP indicator - Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection...
.... 4. IMPORTANT NOTES: A small number of manufacturer. 8 COOL DOWN 2. 5~15 secs. Power ON is available. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. If this indicator is set to cool...TV screen. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are not watching for longer lamp life. ቪ TEMP indicator This light is off during normal operation. Please call service. ቫ LAMP indicator - Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection...
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... or VCR as a convenience to front panel jacks. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 9
... or VCR as a convenience to front panel jacks. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 9
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... you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to the TV's PR input. 3. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A TO CONVERTER ቤ ብ 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 ባ ቩቧ RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ቨ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to obtain optimum picture quality when using...
... you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to the TV's PR input. 3. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A TO CONVERTER ቤ ብ 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 ባ ቩቧ RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ቨ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to obtain optimum picture quality when using...
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...720p, 480i and 480p are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Audio Menu (see page 61 to be set as a center channel by selecting "TV as a center speaker. NOTES: 1. Please see your television screen. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are available for stereo ... intended for consumer electronics. The HDMI input is the next-generation all the way to your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 42). 11 The TV must be used as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings of HDMI Licensing LLC. This feature allows the...
...720p, 480i and 480p are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Audio Menu (see page 61 to be set as a center channel by selecting "TV as a center speaker. NOTES: 1. Please see your television screen. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are available for stereo ... intended for consumer electronics. The HDMI input is the next-generation all the way to your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 42). 11 The TV must be used as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings of HDMI Licensing LLC. This feature allows the...
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... 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 TV, except when noted as "provided". 12 Connect only 1 component to your personal entertainment system. 3. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite...
... 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 TV, except when noted as "provided". 12 Connect only 1 component to your personal entertainment system. 3. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite...
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...own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in the example 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. • You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use these connections in place of your other electronic equipment for ...-Box, it to the left audio jack on connecting your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature...
...own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in the example 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. • You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use these connections in place of your other electronic equipment for ...-Box, it to the left audio jack on connecting your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature...
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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 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. ...
... 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. ...
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... assortment of components and features. Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select NOTE: When the TV is set to INPUT 1 to 5 and a video signal is not received from the INPUTS menu to return to the...you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the back panel of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) ... or the video device is OFF), the set will appear to be made from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to ...
... assortment of components and features. Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select NOTE: When the TV is set to INPUT 1 to 5 and a video signal is not received from the INPUTS menu to return to the...you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the back panel of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) ... or the video device is OFF), the set will appear to be made from the VIDEO OUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to ...
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... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 12), but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the VCR or laserdisc player. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own... 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. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2.
... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 12), but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the VCR or laserdisc player. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own... 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. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2.
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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 RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Select Antenna from the AUDIO OUT... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 12), but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4.
... 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 RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Select Antenna from the AUDIO OUT... your VCR operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 12), but note that is played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4.
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... 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... 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 DVI to rear panel jacks. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of video contents. 3. The picture...
... 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... 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 DVI to rear panel jacks. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of video contents. 3. The picture...
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... previous channel. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. See page 13 for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B... 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. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD...
... previous channel. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. See page 13 for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B... 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. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD...
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... point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the cable box and press the CABLE (CBL) button...DVD button. The remote will now control your DVD player, point the remote at the screen of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver. The remote will now control your cable box (see page 31 for... remote will now control your DVD player (see page 29 for instruction on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the...
... point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the cable box and press the CABLE (CBL) button...DVD button. The remote will now control your DVD player, point the remote at the screen of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver. The remote will now control your cable box (see page 31 for... remote will now control your DVD player (see page 29 for instruction on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the...
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.... 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... TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box (CBL)/Satellite box (SAT) depending on which button is pressed. ቤ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Night for night time viewing with room light. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR...
.... 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... TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box (CBL)/Satellite box (SAT) depending on which button is pressed. ቤ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Night for night time viewing with room light. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR...
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... 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select Select to choose Input 2 for Video 2. 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 choose Input 5 for Video 5. Select to access the INPUTS menu.
... 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 5 Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select Select to choose Input 2 for Video 2. 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 choose Input 5 for Video 5. Select to access the INPUTS menu.