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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 42V515 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-37 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...38-65 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...66-69 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 70 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...71 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 72-76 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 42V515 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-37 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...38-65 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...66-69 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 70 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...71 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 72-76 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...intended for home and other . If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is provided to call "1-800-HITACHI." Do not place any way, such as close to comply with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of ...plug is protected by the man- Use of this apparatus near any ventilation openings. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the cart, stand, tripod, brack- The wide blade ...
...intended for home and other . If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is provided to call "1-800-HITACHI." Do not place any way, such as close to comply with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of ...plug is protected by the man- Use of this apparatus near any ventilation openings. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the cart, stand, tripod, brack- The wide blade ...
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... a "cracking" sound from outside light may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to the height of the receiver cabinet and as close as the viewer moves to prevent from... of the TV, place the surround speakers to find the optimum spot for best performance. You may take about 10 to and from overheating. If you are common characteristics of the lamp, and should not be sufficient. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA ...
... a "cracking" sound from outside light may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to the height of the receiver cabinet and as close as the viewer moves to prevent from... of the TV, place the surround speakers to find the optimum spot for best performance. You may take about 10 to and from overheating. If you are common characteristics of the lamp, and should not be sufficient. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA ...
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... video cable to produce a high quality picture. 12345 6789 D-SUB MINI 9-Pin Cable This cable is used to the antenna jack on the rear panel so you have phono connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and...of the VHF or UHF adapter. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an external home control system. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on...
... video cable to produce a high quality picture. 12345 6789 D-SUB MINI 9-Pin Cable This cable is used to the antenna jack on the rear panel so you have phono connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and...of the VHF or UHF adapter. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an external home control system. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on...
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... hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level Press these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS MENU/SELECT ̆ CH+ VOL̇ VOL+ ̈ CH̄ INPUT/EXIT POWER INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO...772;) and up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your preference without using the remote control, point it was set TV features to turn the TV on the front control panel until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for best response...
... hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ብ VOLUME level Press these buttons until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS MENU/SELECT ̆ CH+ VOL̇ VOL+ ̈ CH̄ INPUT/EXIT POWER INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO...772;) and up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your preference without using the remote control, point it was set TV features to turn the TV on the front control panel until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቤ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons for best response...
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...4714; TEMP indicator This light is not lit (OFF) when you are blinking in the order below, the television is warming up the TV screen. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is characteristic of TFT LCD technology due to the...; LAMP indicator - See page 69-72 for proper part. COOL DOWN 2. 5~15 secs. Power ON is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to turn off . Power ON is off the Power when you do not watch the...
...4714; TEMP indicator This light is not lit (OFF) when you are blinking in the order below, the television is warming up the TV screen. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is characteristic of TFT LCD technology due to the...; LAMP indicator - See page 69-72 for proper part. COOL DOWN 2. 5~15 secs. Power ON is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to turn off . Power ON is off the Power when you do not watch the...
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... 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R NOTE: 1. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The side panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 9
... 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R NOTE: 1. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The side panel jacks are provided as shown in place of your TV. 9
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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... and component video input. 10 S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Your component outputs may be used for high quality video output (see page 42). 5. Input 1 and Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) ...
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... and component video input. 10 S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Your component outputs may be used for high quality video output (see page 42). 5. Input 1 and Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) ...
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...input. ቨ RS232C Input For use with an HDMI output connection. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 46). 11 The TV must be used as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Menu (see page 65 to activate ... from the source all digital interface for stereo amplifiers with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is not intended for your television screen. Only DTV...
...input. ቨ RS232C Input For use with an HDMI output connection. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 46). 11 The TV must be used as Center" on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Menu (see page 65 to activate ... from the source all digital interface for stereo amplifiers with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is not intended for your television screen. Only DTV...
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... entertainment system. 3. Follow connections that pertain to each input jack. 2. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals. 4. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP FIRST TIME USE DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Outside antenna or digital cable ANT A... 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 Cables are not included with HDMI output capability HDMI OUT INPUT S-VIDEO V...
... entertainment system. 3. Follow connections that pertain to each input jack. 2. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals. 4. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP FIRST TIME USE DVD Player OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Outside antenna or digital cable ANT A... 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 Cables are not included with HDMI output capability HDMI OUT INPUT S-VIDEO V...
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FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for ...Your component outputs may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 13 In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections ... 5. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 42) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output may be used at a time. • Connect only 1...
FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for ...Your component outputs may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 13 In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections ... 5. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 42) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output may be used at a time. • Connect only 1...
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... numbers below to the LFE/Sub Out output of a separate audio amplifier. ᕆ This subwoofer is connected to the diagram for AUDIO-Internal Speakers. 14 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION 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 6 789 CENTER OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player NOTE: 1. See page 46 for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers...
... numbers below to the LFE/Sub Out output of a separate audio amplifier. ᕆ This subwoofer is connected to the diagram for AUDIO-Internal Speakers. 14 REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION 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 6 789 CENTER OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player NOTE: 1. See page 46 for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers...
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...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 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 15 is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set is not received from... Antenna from coaxial shielded wire. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the Antenna and Input of each component. Check the owner's manual of your TV set will appear to be made from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact...
...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 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 15 is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set is not received from... Antenna from coaxial shielded wire. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the Antenna and Input of each component. Check the owner's manual of your TV set will appear to be made from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact...
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... OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Refer to rear panel jacks. 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 OUTPUT RL V VCR NOTES: 1. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when...
... OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Refer to rear panel jacks. 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 OUTPUT RL V VCR NOTES: 1. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when...
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... select INPUT 3 from the VCR or laserdisc player. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to view the program from the INPUTS menu to rear panel jacks. 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 6 789 RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more...
... select INPUT 3 from the VCR or laserdisc player. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to view the program from the INPUTS menu to rear panel jacks. 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 6 789 RL V S-VIDEO VCR NOTES: 1. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is played back will be used for more...
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...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 HDMI Cable HDMI Output DVD Player or HDTV STB DVI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT...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 DVI to rear panel jacks. Select Antenna from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will...
...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 HDMI Cable HDMI Output DVD Player or HDTV STB DVI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT...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 DVI to rear panel jacks. Select Antenna from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will...
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...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 Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set...TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. Select Antenna from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. Connect the cable from...
...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 Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set...TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. Select Antenna from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. Connect the cable from...
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...-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. The current mode indicator will flash one area. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Source Access on the remote (see page 30 for instructions on how to program the...The illumination will not appear to control your cable box). 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. 20 To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and ...
...-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. The current mode indicator will flash one area. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Source Access on the remote (see page 30 for instructions on how to program the...The illumination will not appear to control your cable box). 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. 20 To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and ...
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... freeze the picture. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to program the remote (see pages 30-37). HOW TO USE THE 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... 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 20 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control...
... freeze the picture. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to program the remote (see pages 30-37). HOW TO USE THE 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... 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 20 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control...
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... Video 5. Select to access the INPUTS menu. THE REMOTE CONTROL 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to choose Input 4 for Video 4. Select to select the inputs that are being used. Use the...
... Video 5. Select to access the INPUTS menu. THE REMOTE CONTROL 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to choose Input 4 for Video 4. Select to select the inputs that are being used. Use the...