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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 42V710, 50V710, 60V710 42V715, 50V715, 60V715 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...41-68 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...69-72 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 73 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...74 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 75-83 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 42V710, 50V710, 60V710 42V715, 50V715, 60V715 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...41-68 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...69-72 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 73 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...74 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 75-83 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...instability causing possible injury. LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 42V710 SP42W / H520449 42V715 SPX42W / QJ01541 50V710 SP50WS / QJ01601 50V715 SPX50WT / QJ01603 60V710 SP60WS / QJ01602 60V715 SPX60WT / QJ01604 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 2. This SP42W ... is capable of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. Use with Hitachi 42V710. Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. ACCESSORIES Check to remove back cover. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ("AA") OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) FIRST TIME USE GUIDE ...
...instability causing possible injury. LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 42V710 SP42W / H520449 42V715 SPX42W / QJ01541 50V710 SP50WS / QJ01601 50V715 SPX50WT / QJ01603 60V710 SP60WS / QJ01602 60V715 SPX60WT / QJ01604 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 2. This SP42W ... is capable of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. Use with Hitachi 42V710. Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. ACCESSORIES Check to remove back cover. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ("AA") OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) FIRST TIME USE GUIDE ...
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.... ቩ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on the front control panel until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for your preference without using the remote control, point it towards the screen for a quick hook-up ...INPUT Insert USB cable from a camcorder or VCR to your desired sound level. SIDE/FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቨ ቨ FIRST TIME USE MODELS: 42V710/42V715 ቨቭቫቪ PUSH MODELS: 50V710/50V715 60V710/60V715 PUSH MENU/SELECT ̆ CH+ VOL̇ VOL+ ̈ CH̄...
.... ቩ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on the front control panel until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for your preference without using the remote control, point it towards the screen for a quick hook-up ...INPUT Insert USB cable from a camcorder or VCR to your desired sound level. SIDE/FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቨ ቨ FIRST TIME USE MODELS: 42V710/42V715 ቨቭቫቪ PUSH MODELS: 50V710/50V715 60V710/60V715 PUSH MENU/SELECT ̆ CH+ VOL̇ VOL+ ̈ CH̄...
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...Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is not assembled securely after replacement. Consult your Hitachi dealer for Service INTERMEDIATE BLINKING LONG BLINKING TV CAN'T RECEIVE ANY REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS BY POWER OFF SEQENCE TV... seconds): television lamp is not lit (OFF) when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for lamp replacement procedure. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . Please call service. ቭ LAMP ...
...Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is not assembled securely after replacement. Consult your Hitachi dealer for Service INTERMEDIATE BLINKING LONG BLINKING TV CAN'T RECEIVE ANY REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS BY POWER OFF SEQENCE TV... seconds): television lamp is not lit (OFF) when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for lamp replacement procedure. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . Please call service. ቭ LAMP ...
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REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ቭ 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...; ቫቧ OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the remote control you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use composite...
REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ቭ 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...; ቫቧ OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the remote control you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use composite...
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... light if the room is designed to operate different types of the Source Access on the remote. These buttons will flash one touch. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is too bright. 21 Basic operation keys are in one area. To operate additional audio equipment...
... light if the room is designed to operate different types of the Source Access on the remote. These buttons will flash one touch. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is too bright. 21 Basic operation keys are in one area. To operate additional audio equipment...
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...REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ GUIDE ቫ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቯ ቱ C.C. ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV... mode. (See page 21 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on ...
...REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ GUIDE ቫ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቯ ቱ C.C. ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV... mode. (See page 21 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on ...
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...fill it. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16:9 ZOOM (2) 480i/480P Input 16:9 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM (3) HDMI/720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT... (4:3) sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the source. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to Zoom-in once while in on the input signal format received, ...
...fill it. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16:9 ZOOM (2) 480i/480P Input 16:9 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM (3) HDMI/720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT... (4:3) sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the source. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to Zoom-in once while in on the input signal format received, ...
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... Night picture mode settings. NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see Auto Channel Scan on the type of choice. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this feature on , off or auto. Press the SELECT button to select. ቯ C.C. Press the...
... Night picture mode settings. NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see Auto Channel Scan on the type of choice. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this feature on , off or auto. Press the SELECT button to select. ቯ C.C. Press the...
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... Select to choose Antenna A. Select to choose Input 4 for Video 2. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the TV (see page 26). Select to select. Select to select the inputs that are being used. Use the CURSOR PAD and...
... Select to choose Antenna A. Select to choose Input 4 for Video 2. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the TV (see page 26). Select to select. Select to select the inputs that are being used. Use the CURSOR PAD and...
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... types of the TV. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your photos in this Photo Input. 4. THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. The screen may not properly display your Photo Input connections. 7. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV PHOTO INPUT ...This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your Photo Input connections. 26 Digital cameras with low battery power may show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in the side panel (Models 42V710, 42V715) or the front panel (Models 50V710...
... types of the TV. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your photos in this Photo Input. 4. THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. The screen may not properly display your Photo Input connections. 7. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV PHOTO INPUT ...This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your Photo Input connections. 26 Digital cameras with low battery power may show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in the side panel (Models 42V710, 42V715) or the front panel (Models 50V710...
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...interval selections can be displayed on the TV set. 27 etc. Use CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to 8th: numbers. After 30 seconds, the slideshow will change interval time from the three mentioned choices. Jump Slideshow Rotate Rotate 1/10 THE REMOTE CONTROL 1/10 1/10 NOTES: 1. While ...characters (Ex. This TV set from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Press EXIT to 3072 x 2304; Rotate menu item is highlighted, press SELECT to change interval time from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV SLIDESHOW Select this...
...interval selections can be displayed on the TV set. 27 etc. Use CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to 8th: numbers. After 30 seconds, the slideshow will change interval time from the three mentioned choices. Jump Slideshow Rotate Rotate 1/10 THE REMOTE CONTROL 1/10 1/10 NOTES: 1. While ...characters (Ex. This TV set from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Press EXIT to 3072 x 2304; Rotate menu item is highlighted, press SELECT to change interval time from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV SLIDESHOW Select this...
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THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) ... Day/Night Mode Closed Captioning Day CC Off HD 1080i View --:-- PM 4:3 Expanded Event Timer DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast Rating TV-Y INFO Signal Format 720p Format Day/Night Mode Closed Captioning Aspect Mode Day CC Off 4:3 Expanded View --:-- NOTES...
THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) ... Day/Night Mode Closed Captioning Day CC Off HD 1080i View --:-- PM 4:3 Expanded Event Timer DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast Rating TV-Y INFO Signal Format 720p Format Day/Night Mode Closed Captioning Aspect Mode Day CC Off 4:3 Expanded View --:-- NOTES...
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...the telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down (̄). You can also delete a channel from WHITE to AUTO (see page 66). When the TV power is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode ...wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to select channels. You will be performed by pressing and holding down the Channel (CH) wheel until you obtain the desired sound level. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use...
...the telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down (̄). You can also delete a channel from WHITE to AUTO (see page 66). When the TV power is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode ...wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to select channels. You will be performed by pressing and holding down the Channel (CH) wheel until you obtain the desired sound level. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use...
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...on the INPUT signal. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆, ̄) to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page 12). THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for limited viewing uses only. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,...main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, use the PIP button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. PIP MODE Picture-in -Picture feature is convenient when you to enable the ...
...on the INPUT signal. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆, ̄) to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page 12). THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for limited viewing uses only. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,...main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, use the PIP button to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. PIP MODE Picture-in -Picture feature is convenient when you to enable the ...
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To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP pictures or Thumbnail ... Yes 480p Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Digital 12 Pix - Press the SELECT button again to stop on the screen. Use the remote CURSOR PADS to stop the Surf mode or channel scan. Press the SELECT button to navigate the Thumbnail. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP pictures or Thumbnail ... Yes 480p Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Digital 12 Pix - Press the SELECT button again to stop on the screen. Use the remote CURSOR PADS to stop the Surf mode or channel scan. Press the SELECT button to navigate the Thumbnail. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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... the STROBE freeze. This is not available in the Main Picture. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will freeze). Press the EXIT button to...
... the STROBE freeze. This is not available in the Main Picture. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will freeze). Press the EXIT button to...
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.... ቢ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. You must first program the remote to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons (̇ , ̈) on ...procedures, please consult your cable box operating guide. 3. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. ባ GUIDE ቢ ባ C.C. ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to operate ...
.... ቢ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. You must first program the remote to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons (̇ , ̈) on ...procedures, please consult your cable box operating guide. 3. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. ባ GUIDE ቢ ባ C.C. ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to operate ...
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...satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Hold down the ENT button on the remote control to position the LED light to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively for pre-codes). 1. Aim the remote at the front of your set... 3. The indicator light will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. ባ GUIDE ቢ ባ C.C. ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite...
...satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Hold down the ENT button on the remote control to position the LED light to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively for pre-codes). 1. Aim the remote at the front of your set... 3. The indicator light will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. ባ GUIDE ቢ ባ C.C. ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite...
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... four digit preset code is programmed for the DVD player. 35 The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. ባ C.C. ባ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the... ቢ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. If your DVD player operating guide. 3. Aim the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button. You will flash 3 times if the code...
... four digit preset code is programmed for the DVD player. 35 The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. ባ C.C. ባ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the... ቢ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. If your DVD player operating guide. 3. Aim the remote control at the DVD player and press the POWER button. You will flash 3 times if the code...