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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 50V500 60V500A OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 23-43 Video Audio Aspect Chan. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 44-68 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 69-80 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 50V500 60V500A OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 23-43 Video Audio Aspect Chan. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 44-68 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 69-80 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. This will be of a sufficient magnitude to operate the television. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY ...modifications made to this device that may void the user's authority to HITACHI. Home Electronics Division may be of HITACHI televisions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on this television. Please read ...
... A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. This will be of a sufficient magnitude to operate the television. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY ...modifications made to this device that may void the user's authority to HITACHI. Home Electronics Division may be of HITACHI televisions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on this television. Please read ...
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... of cable entry as to qualified service personnel. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. et, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be located in any...other . Disposal of this apparatus near any ventilation openings. For Recycling and Disposal information, contact your safety. Clean only with the apparatus. Use only with one wider than the other electrical circuits. 18. Read these instructions. 3. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the obsolete ...
... of cable entry as to qualified service personnel. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. et, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be located in any...other . Disposal of this apparatus near any ventilation openings. For Recycling and Disposal information, contact your safety. Clean only with the apparatus. Use only with one wider than the other electrical circuits. 18. Read these instructions. 3. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the obsolete ...
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...) PART NAME PART NO. 50" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520445 SP50W 60" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520446 SP60W CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for use only with Hitachi 60V500. CAUTION: 1. Use with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with Hitachi 50V500. REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD...
...) PART NAME PART NO. 50" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520445 SP50W 60" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520446 SP60W CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for use only with Hitachi 60V500. CAUTION: 1. Use with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with Hitachi 50V500. REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD...
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... uneven surface might warp the cabinet and reduce the picture quality. 5 To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the TV and about one minute for example, in front of set . The best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the side of ...allows a free flow of the room. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA Unless your LCD has defective pixels, it should not be considered defective. 4. These are located in the room to...
... uneven surface might warp the cabinet and reduce the picture quality. 5 To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the TV and about one minute for example, in front of set . The best picture is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the side of ...allows a free flow of the room. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA Unless your LCD has defective pixels, it should not be considered defective. 4. These are located in the room to...
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... of the IR sensor of the VHF or UHF adapter. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on camcorders, VCRs and laser- For ... UHF antenna From outdoor antenna or CATV System Antenna Mixer 6 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to inputs and outputs located on the television....
... of the IR sensor of the VHF or UHF adapter. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Cable This cable is used to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on camcorders, VCRs and laser- For ... UHF antenna From outdoor antenna or CATV System Antenna Mixer 6 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to inputs and outputs located on the television....
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... audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Press the INPUT/EXIT button on your preference without using the remote. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቨ ቨ PUSH PUSH PHOTO MC INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R AUDIO VOL- Your selection is...
... audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Press the INPUT/EXIT button on your preference without using the remote. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቨ ቨ PUSH PUSH PHOTO MC INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R AUDIO VOL- Your selection is...
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...MC LED LIGHT INDICATOR Shows the status of the TV. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to become stable, after replacement. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to replace ...image, it may take about 2 minutes to manufacturing process for proper part. If your Hitachi dealer for such technology irrespective of the lamp, and should not be considered defective. 3. ... indicator is lit, the optic unit is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to turn the TV on . After extended use, the picture may darken, the color may hear a "pop...
...MC LED LIGHT INDICATOR Shows the status of the TV. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to become stable, after replacement. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to replace ...image, it may take about 2 minutes to manufacturing process for proper part. If your Hitachi dealer for such technology irrespective of the lamp, and should not be considered defective. 3. ... indicator is lit, the optic unit is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to turn the TV on . After extended use, the picture may darken, the color may hear a "pop...
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... to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you to front panel jacks. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 9 If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the...
... to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as a convenience to allow you to front panel jacks. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 9 If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the...
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... ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI Output These jacks provide variable audio output to be used as a center speaker. TO CONVERTER- Use the S-VIDEO Output for recording. This feature allows the TV speakers to a separate stereo amplifier. This antenna output allows the ANT A connection to ...be displayed as a sub-picture. A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT B- ANT A can only be used for high quality video output. ANT B cannot be controlled by selecting "TV as a main picture. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ባ ቪ ቨ ANT A TO CONVERTER ...
... ብ AUDIO TO HI-FI Output These jacks provide variable audio output to be used as a center speaker. TO CONVERTER- Use the S-VIDEO Output for recording. This feature allows the TV speakers to a separate stereo amplifier. This antenna output allows the ANT A connection to ...be displayed as a sub-picture. A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT B- ANT A can only be used for high quality video output. ANT B cannot be controlled by selecting "TV as a main picture. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ባ ቪ ቨ ANT A TO CONVERTER ...
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... to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. The DVI-HDTV input is NOT compatible when used for composite video and component video input. ቩ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to the TV's PR input. 4. This connection will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. NOTES: 1. To ensure no copyright...external devices with DVI-HDTV output such as 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for DVI-HDTV input. 2. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with Digital Content Protection. Your component outputs may...
... to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. The DVI-HDTV input is NOT compatible when used for composite video and component video input. ቩ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to the TV's PR input. 4. This connection will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. NOTES: 1. To ensure no copyright...external devices with DVI-HDTV output such as 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for DVI-HDTV input. 2. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with Digital Content Protection. Your component outputs may...
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...Input2~Input5. 4. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter CONNECT TO IR BLASTER IR Sensor (Provided) DVD Player OUTPUT...OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT CENTER OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier IR Sensor S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT CONNECT TO IR BLASTER VCR #2 (Provided) Laserdisc ...
...Input2~Input5. 4. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter CONNECT TO IR BLASTER IR Sensor (Provided) DVD Player OUTPUT...OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT CENTER OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier IR Sensor S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT CONNECT TO IR BLASTER VCR #2 (Provided) Laserdisc ...
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...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 labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this feature. Use these may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR jacks. • When using DVI input from a Set-Top-Box... infringement, the MONITOR OUT output may be used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. • You may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 13 FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided...
...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 labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this feature. Use these may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR jacks. • When using DVI input from a Set-Top-Box... infringement, the MONITOR OUT output may be used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. • You may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 13 FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided...
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...the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below. To prevent damage to your personal entertainment system. ...3. See page 50 for Audio Settings. 14 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO...
...the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below. To prevent damage to your personal entertainment system. ...3. See page 50 for Audio Settings. 14 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO...
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...of components and features. You may need to modify them to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the TV set will appear to accommodate your TV set is pressed as suggestions. is not connected or the video device is not received from coaxial shielded wire. The...L R INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 15 NOTE: 1. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact arrangement you may select other Input sources by AV Net (see page 33). Connect an external source to the...
...of components and features. You may need to modify them to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the TV set will appear to accommodate your TV set is pressed as suggestions. is not connected or the video device is not received from coaxial shielded wire. The...L R INPUT 3 INPUT 4 MONITOR OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO R (MONO)/L VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 15 NOTE: 1. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact arrangement you may select other Input sources by AV Net (see page 33). Connect an external source to the...
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...the laserdisc player to 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. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the cable from the VIDEO... can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Press the VID2~VID5 button to view the program from the...
...the laserdisc player to 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. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the cable from the VIDEO... can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Press the VID2~VID5 button to view the program from the...
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Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the ... 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. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Refer to the INPUT...
Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the ... 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. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Refer to the INPUT...
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... user settings determines final video appearance. 18 Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel....protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The DVI-HDTV input on the TV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. DVI is loose...the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using DVI connections to prevent illegal copying of the HDTV set below. 2. DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL ...
... user settings determines final video appearance. 18 Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel....protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The DVI-HDTV input on the TV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. DVI is loose...the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using DVI connections to prevent illegal copying of the HDTV set below. 2. DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL ...
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the ... VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTES: 1. See page 13 for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or... HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2....
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the ... VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTES: 1. See page 13 for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or... HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2....
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...wish to the Rear Panel jacks as shown on the remote control. Connect your external Audio/Video components to set up to the IR BLASTER input of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi TV Remote Control. This feature helps to control your equipment using your Hitachi LCD TV and external ...Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Each IR Mouse cable can control up to work. 3. The rear panel has two IR BLASTER inputs which ...
...wish to the Rear Panel jacks as shown on the remote control. Connect your external Audio/Video components to set up to the IR BLASTER input of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi TV Remote Control. This feature helps to control your equipment using your Hitachi LCD TV and external ...Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Each IR Mouse cable can control up to work. 3. The rear panel has two IR BLASTER inputs which ...