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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 50VG825, 55VG825, 60VG825 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-88 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...88-91 USEFUL INFORMATION...92-97 LICENSE AGREEMENT...98 APPENDIXES ...99-100 INDEX ...101 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 50VG825, 55VG825, 60VG825 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-88 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...88-91 USEFUL INFORMATION...92-97 LICENSE AGREEMENT...98 APPENDIXES ...99-100 INDEX ...101 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... leakage. 4 models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3851WL (Part No. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the remote control. Open the battery cover of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries First time use » IR...
... leakage. 4 models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3851WL (Part No. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the remote control. Open the battery cover of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries First time use » IR...
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... NET menu systems. (-) BUTTON (TV,STB) The (-) button is designed to Select/Activate highlighted menu items. INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is used to mute. INPUTS BUTTON (TV, AMP) Accesses the INPUTS menu ...system. / CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) ...
... NET menu systems. (-) BUTTON (TV,STB) The (-) button is designed to Select/Activate highlighted menu items. INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is used to mute. INPUTS BUTTON (TV, AMP) Accesses the INPUTS menu ...system. / CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) ...
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... to 30 when the TV is turned OFF at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. This button also serves as the cursor left audio jack. ¶ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment's remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. º IR RECEIVER ...Sensor 8 Point the remote control at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be displayed on or off. ² SIDE INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as...
... to 30 when the TV is turned OFF at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. This button also serves as the cursor left audio jack. ¶ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment's remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. º IR RECEIVER ...Sensor 8 Point the remote control at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be displayed on or off. ² SIDE INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these buttons for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as...
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... Blue Power light indicator is lit, the lamp has failed. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT Call for lamp replacement procedure. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that may appear to be OFF when it is set to view your... off during normal operation. See page 89-92 for Service LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may become clogged over time. First time use Front Panel Controls ¾ POWER Light This light is not assembled securely...
... Blue Power light indicator is lit, the lamp has failed. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT Call for lamp replacement procedure. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that may appear to be OFF when it is set to view your... off during normal operation. See page 89-92 for Service LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may become clogged over time. First time use Front Panel Controls ¾ POWER Light This light is not assembled securely...
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...I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK HDMI INPUT 1 ² HDMI INPUT ...You may be abnormal, when using the INPUTS button, CURSOR buttons and SELECT button of the remote control you if a software upgrade is not intended for recording. NOTE: 1. NOTE: 1....one of these inputs may ask your television screen. AIR - Hitachi will be used for use Rear Panel Connections ³ Antenna Input CABLE - To ensure no ...
...I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK HDMI INPUT 1 ² HDMI INPUT ...You may be abnormal, when using the INPUTS button, CURSOR buttons and SELECT button of the remote control you if a software upgrade is not intended for recording. NOTE: 1. NOTE: 1....one of these inputs may ask your television screen. AIR - Hitachi will be used for use Rear Panel Connections ³ Antenna Input CABLE - To ensure no ...
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... cable subscription is available before installing the CableCARD. 1. Rear Panel Connections First time use ¾ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with your LCD Television's remote control in TV mode. The TV must be facing right as a center speaker. Digital Cable... CABLE Apparatus Claims of the Rear Panel Jacks. 2. Please wait. After the CableCARD is installed µ...
... cable subscription is available before installing the CableCARD. 1. Rear Panel Connections First time use ¾ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with your LCD Television's remote control in TV mode. The TV must be facing right as a center speaker. Digital Cable... CABLE Apparatus Claims of the Rear Panel Jacks. 2. Please wait. After the CableCARD is installed µ...
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...control your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is... AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION Infrared Sensor IR...
...control your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is... AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION Infrared Sensor IR...
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...Follow the Setup procedure on pages 47-51. First time use your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features. Connect your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). CABLE...One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is necessary for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to work . 20 Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you want to highlight TV GUIDE ON SCREEN. 6. Connect the IR Mouse cable to select...
...Follow the Setup procedure on pages 47-51. First time use your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features. Connect your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). CABLE...One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is necessary for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to work . 20 Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you want to highlight TV GUIDE ON SCREEN. 6. Connect the IR Mouse cable to select...
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... and select the SET-TOP-BOX (STB) by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is pressed, the illumination will light for 8 seconds. To operate your set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD...
... and select the SET-TOP-BOX (STB) by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is pressed, the illumination will light for 8 seconds. To operate your set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD...
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...Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ...ACCESS (̇ or ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) ...
...Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ...ACCESS (̇ or ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) ...
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...-Digital (16:9) • HDMI-720p/1080i Input • Component-720p/1080i Input Note: Please see also pages 42-43). 23 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to zoom in on page 99. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and...
...-Digital (16:9) • HDMI-720p/1080i Input • Component-720p/1080i Input Note: Please see also pages 42-43). 23 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to zoom in on page 99. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and...
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...camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive connected to the Photo Input in (CBL)(SAT/STB) mode. ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is locked. 24 Press the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select. ቯ GUIDE button Press this ...ANALOG/DIGITAL CHANNELS Program Information Event Timer INFO Day/Night Mode No Info --:-- The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the TV Guide On ScreenTM interactive display (see page 57). Select Day for settings changes). Press...
...camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive connected to the Photo Input in (CBL)(SAT/STB) mode. ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is locked. 24 Press the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select. ቯ GUIDE button Press this ...ANALOG/DIGITAL CHANNELS Program Information Event Timer INFO Day/Night Mode No Info --:-- The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the TV Guide On ScreenTM interactive display (see page 57). Select Day for settings changes). Press...
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...Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in this input. 6. Digital photos recorded on some digital cameras. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Picture No. Press INFO button to show "Input device not detected" if the digital camera's large capacity memory is fully loaded, .... 4. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is 999. 2. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from picture to picture. Date Resolution File Name No. 02/08...
...Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in this input. 6. Digital photos recorded on some digital cameras. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Picture No. Press INFO button to show "Input device not detected" if the digital camera's large capacity memory is fully loaded, .... 4. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is 999. 2. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from picture to picture. Date Resolution File Name No. 02/08...
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...Drive when using a USB Drive device. ABCD1234.jpg). 1st character: letters; 2nd to 4th: letters or numbers; 5th to 3072 x 2304; This TV set . 26 Photo files should conform with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 3. Supported image types are up to 8th: numbers. ...with 8 characters (Ex. 123ABCDE). 1st to 3rd: number; 4th to 8th: letters. Press the SELECT button to access it. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇...
...Drive when using a USB Drive device. ABCD1234.jpg). 1st character: letters; 2nd to 4th: letters or numbers; 5th to 3072 x 2304; This TV set . 26 Photo files should conform with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 3. Supported image types are up to 8th: numbers. ...with 8 characters (Ex. 123ABCDE). 1st to 3rd: number; 4th to 8th: letters. Press the SELECT button to access it. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇...
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቱ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to light up... the desired channel. Use the CHANNEL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE/SOFT... displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to AUTO (see page 84). To reduce the sound to one half of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in...
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቱ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to light up... the desired channel. Use the CHANNEL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE/SOFT... displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to AUTO (see page 84). To reduce the sound to one half of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in...
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...) Top faces AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION Audio Video OUTPUT...CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. Two INPUTS cannot be viewed in one of the CURSOR PAD buttons. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. Use the connection diagram to the right to cycle...
...) Top faces AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio / G-LINK Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION Audio Video OUTPUT...CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. Two INPUTS cannot be viewed in one of the CURSOR PAD buttons. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. Use the connection diagram to the right to cycle...
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...S-Video 16 : 9 16 : 9 4 : 3 YES YES YES - - - - - - - YES 1 29 Press the SELECT button to stop on the screen. YES - - YES - - - - - Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to normal viewing. 12 34 56 78 Main Picture 9 10 11 12 Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN...-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on a chosen channel. The Remote Control Main Picture Sub Picture MAIN PICTURE PIP Mode POP PIP 4 : 3 Format ANT Digital 480p/480i ANT Analog Video / S-Video...
...S-Video 16 : 9 16 : 9 4 : 3 YES YES YES - - - - - - - YES 1 29 Press the SELECT button to stop on the screen. YES - - YES - - - - - Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to normal viewing. 12 34 56 78 Main Picture 9 10 11 12 Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN...-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on a chosen channel. The Remote Control Main Picture Sub Picture MAIN PICTURE PIP Mode POP PIP 4 : 3 Format ANT Digital 480p/480i ANT Analog Video / S-Video...
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... FREEZE mode is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and then the STROBE freeze. This is convenient when trying to normal viewing. The Remote Control Picture-in Strobe Freeze is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. 30
... FREEZE mode is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and then the STROBE freeze. This is convenient when trying to normal viewing. The Remote Control Picture-in Strobe Freeze is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. 30
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...cable box as stated above procedures, your cable box (refer to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. 31 In the unlikely event that matches your Cable box. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable... Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code. ቢ / ቢ ቢ 6. Release the...
...cable box as stated above procedures, your cable box (refer to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. 31 In the unlikely event that matches your Cable box. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the Cable... Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code. ቢ / ቢ ቢ 6. Release the...