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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 55VS69 and 62VS69 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...20-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-55 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...56-59 USEFUL INFORMATION...60-63 LICENSE AGREEMENT...64 APPENDIXES ...65 INDEX ...66 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 55VS69 and 62VS69 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...20-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-55 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...56-59 USEFUL INFORMATION...60-63 LICENSE AGREEMENT...64 APPENDIXES ...65 INDEX ...66 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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... with liquids, such as this can be placed on the television. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Use of this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The television should not be fully inserted to very high voltages...other intellectual property rights. A CableCARD provided by your authorized dealer or service center. Lead/Mercury Notice This product contains lead and a lamp that are indicated on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Dispose of this device that is intended for home and other limited consumer ...
... with liquids, such as this can be placed on the television. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Use of this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The television should not be fully inserted to very high voltages...other intellectual property rights. A CableCARD provided by your authorized dealer or service center. Lead/Mercury Notice This product contains lead and a lamp that are indicated on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Dispose of this device that is intended for home and other limited consumer ...
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... cabinet, it is its best, test various locations in the room to room temperature changes. However, if you are common characteristics of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to find the optimum spot for viewing. If so, drapes or... signal processor. First time use , the picture may darken, the color may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). Also, be considered defective. 3. The sound of set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it on a flat surface. The...
... cabinet, it is its best, test various locations in the room to room temperature changes. However, if you are common characteristics of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to find the optimum spot for viewing. If so, drapes or... signal processor. First time use , the picture may darken, the color may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). Also, be considered defective. 3. The sound of set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it on a flat surface. The...
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...AFTER THE POWER ON. If this indicator is lit, the lamp has failed. After 6 minutes, the lamp will turn off, then the TV will turn off. ¾ TEMP Indicator This light is off during normal operation. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may become clogged over time. Please ...BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that the television lamp is warming up. First time use Front Panel Controls º POWER Light When the TV is turned ON, the Power...
...AFTER THE POWER ON. If this indicator is lit, the lamp has failed. After 6 minutes, the lamp will turn off, then the TV will turn off. ¾ TEMP Indicator This light is off during normal operation. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may become clogged over time. Please ...BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that the television lamp is warming up. First time use Front Panel Controls º POWER Light When the TV is turned ON, the Power...
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...; to access CableCARD and Host Diagnostics. Move SEL Return 13 Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select 2. Diagnostics Info. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out CableCARD Information Upgrades Quick Start-Up Move SEL Select Setup CableCARD Information Select the...
...; to access CableCARD and Host Diagnostics. Move SEL Return 13 Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select 2. Diagnostics Info. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out CableCARD Information Upgrades Quick Start-Up Move SEL Select Setup CableCARD Information Select the...
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Adjust contrast. Set this to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for TV programs. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Choose the Reset Video ...
Adjust contrast. Set this to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for TV programs. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Choose the Reset Video ...
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Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Menu Preference OR Set The Language : .... Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to previous menu. 3. MENU Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference OR Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Menu Preference This feature will allow you...
Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Menu Preference OR Set The Language : .... Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to previous menu. 3. MENU Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference OR Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Menu Preference This feature will allow you...
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...feature that shuts Off the TV if a video signal is completed, set this feature is shown in the INPUTS selection. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup OR Set The Inputs Input1 ...On-Screen Display 51 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to highlight the name of the remote control. 2. Setup Lamp Power Control Use this feature to give a name to any CableCARD set an input name: A/V Receiver, DVD, DVD2, VCR, VCR2, Cable (STB), Satellite, ...
...feature that shuts Off the TV if a video signal is completed, set this feature is shown in the INPUTS selection. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup OR Set The Inputs Input1 ...On-Screen Display 51 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to highlight the name of the remote control. 2. Setup Lamp Power Control Use this feature to give a name to any CableCARD set an input name: A/V Receiver, DVD, DVD2, VCR, VCR2, Cable (STB), Satellite, ...
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.../or sound effects of your VCR, laserdisc or DVD player OFF. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as described above. 2. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set 2. Setup Set Closed Captions OR Caption Display...
.../or sound effects of your VCR, laserdisc or DVD player OFF. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as described above. 2. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set 2. Setup Set Closed Captions OR Caption Display...
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... : 1 Digital Language : 1(Unknown) Font : Default H i t a c h i Size : Standard Style : Standard Move SEL Return NOTE: 1. Digital Captions will select the source of digital captions. 1. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT...
... : 1 Digital Language : 1(Unknown) Font : Default H i t a c h i Size : Standard Style : Standard Move SEL Return NOTE: 1. Digital Captions will select the source of digital captions. 1. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT...
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...first turning the TV on . NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will select QUICK START UP options. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Upgrades OR Software Version #... Upgrades It shows software information and easy upgrade procedure. Quick Start Up This feature will cancel the upgrade. Selecting ON for your TV, HITACHI will allow you with a flash card. A small amount of electricity is used to save electricity. Select OFF to continually monitor signals when...
...first turning the TV on . NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will select QUICK START UP options. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Upgrades OR Software Version #... Upgrades It shows software information and easy upgrade procedure. Quick Start Up This feature will cancel the upgrade. Selecting ON for your TV, HITACHI will allow you with a flash card. A small amount of electricity is used to save electricity. Select OFF to continually monitor signals when...
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...go to avoid cuts. • Do not place any object inside the lamp. • Once the lamp is in Canada). MODEL# 55VS69 62VS69 LAMP TYPE LP600 LP600 PART# UX25951 UX25951 • When replacing the lamp, let it is still lit, please contact your local government agency or ...in California), the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in accordance with a new lamp. Lamp Replacement Lamp Life The lamp life may explode if improperly handled. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." Unplug product's power cord from flammable materials. • Do not pour water onto the...
...go to avoid cuts. • Do not place any object inside the lamp. • Once the lamp is in Canada). MODEL# 55VS69 62VS69 LAMP TYPE LP600 LP600 PART# UX25951 UX25951 • When replacing the lamp, let it is still lit, please contact your local government agency or ...in California), the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in accordance with a new lamp. Lamp Replacement Lamp Life The lamp life may explode if improperly handled. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." Unplug product's power cord from flammable materials. • Do not pour water onto the...
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... . Turn counterclockwise to www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." 57 Using a Phillips type screwdriver loosen the screw until the LAMP COVER can be removed. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to loosen the lamp cover screw. Lamp Replacement LAMP COVER & SCREW LAMP COMPARTMENT Slide to cool down before proceeding with applicable environmental laws.
... . Turn counterclockwise to www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." 57 Using a Phillips type screwdriver loosen the screw until the LAMP COVER can be removed. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to loosen the lamp cover screw. Lamp Replacement LAMP COVER & SCREW LAMP COMPARTMENT Slide to cool down before proceeding with applicable environmental laws.
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...its original position. • Tighten the screw firmly on the lamp unit. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the lamp to loosen the lamp unit screw. Loosen the screw securing the lamp unit with the new lamp. LAMP UNIT CAUTION: The lamp is very hot and may not operate correctly. Replace with ... is removed, your may shorten the life of the lamp and reduce the picture quality. • Push the lamp unit back to tighten the screw of the lamp unit. 58 This may get burned. 4. Remove the lamp unit by holding the lamp handle , then pulling outwards. Do not touch the front...
...its original position. • Tighten the screw firmly on the lamp unit. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the lamp to loosen the lamp unit screw. Loosen the screw securing the lamp unit with the new lamp. LAMP UNIT CAUTION: The lamp is very hot and may not operate correctly. Replace with ... is removed, your may shorten the life of the lamp and reduce the picture quality. • Push the lamp unit back to tighten the screw of the lamp unit. 58 This may get burned. 4. Remove the lamp unit by holding the lamp handle , then pulling outwards. Do not touch the front...
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... not installed and you try to the right. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to tighten the lamp cover screw. For more information, call "1-800-Hitachi". 59 If the lamp cover is installed, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 9). 6. Lamp Replacement 5. Then tighten the screw of this product...
... not installed and you try to the right. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to tighten the lamp cover screw. For more information, call "1-800-Hitachi". 59 If the lamp cover is installed, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 9). 6. Lamp Replacement 5. Then tighten the screw of this product...
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... usually caused by interference from tall buildings, hills or some other electrical appliances. This is reflected from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, ghosting of a television station where the signal is extremely weak, it may appear in the antenna system such... flutter or drift. Changing the direction or position of the screen. Please separate radio equipment from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other objects. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in external...
... usually caused by interference from tall buildings, hills or some other electrical appliances. This is reflected from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, ghosting of a television station where the signal is extremely weak, it may appear in the antenna system such... flutter or drift. Changing the direction or position of the screen. Please separate radio equipment from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other objects. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in external...
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... 34 Contrast 34 Contrast Mode 35 D Date 47 Daylight Saving Correction 47 E Event Timer 49 G Guide Button 7, 23 H HDMI 11, 14, 18 I Input button 7, 23 L Lamp Replacement 60-63 Language Menu Language 50 Audio Language 39 Locks Change Access Code 42 Channel Lock 42 Front Panel Lock 42 Movie Ratings 43...
... 34 Contrast 34 Contrast Mode 35 D Date 47 Daylight Saving Correction 47 E Event Timer 49 G Guide Button 7, 23 H HDMI 11, 14, 18 I Input button 7, 23 L Lamp Replacement 60-63 Language Menu Language 50 Audio Language 39 Locks Change Access Code 42 Channel Lock 42 Front Panel Lock 42 Movie Ratings 43...