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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 50V525E, 60V525E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-33 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...34-61 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...62-65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...67 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 68-72 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 50V525E, 60V525E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-33 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...34-61 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...62-65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...67 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 68-72 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on this television. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are indicated on back side of uninsulated "dangerous voltage...
... OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on this television. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are indicated on back side of uninsulated "dangerous voltage...
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... to become stable, after the power has been turned on. If the TV's audio output will be connected to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for the picture to the left and right of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is its best, test various locations in the room to a ...centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to display an image, it may hear a "pop" sound ...
... to become stable, after the power has been turned on. If the TV's audio output will be connected to reduce the reflection or the TV can become excessively hot, for the picture to the left and right of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is its best, test various locations in the room to a ...centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to display an image, it may hear a "pop" sound ...
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...is set to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is still on during normal operation. Consult your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. COOL DOWN 2. 5~15 secs. Lamp is off . Lamp... to warm up . Please call service. ቫ LAMP indicator - Check assembly condition of manufacturer. 8 Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up the TV screen. If this indicator is lit, the optic unit is not available. If light is blinking, lamp cover is...
...is set to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is still on during normal operation. Consult your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. COOL DOWN 2. 5~15 secs. Lamp is off . Lamp... to warm up . Please call service. ቫ LAMP indicator - Check assembly condition of manufacturer. 8 Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up the TV screen. If this indicator is lit, the optic unit is not available. If light is blinking, lamp cover is...
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... Freeze Freeze Freeze ብ DAY/NIGHT 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 buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your... different freeze modes (see page 37 for day time viewing with more detailed picture (see page 28). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቢ ባ ቧ ብ ቦ ቨ ቩ ቫ ቭ ተ ቱ ቲ ታ ቤ THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button ...
... Freeze Freeze Freeze ብ DAY/NIGHT 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 buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your... different freeze modes (see page 37 for day time viewing with more detailed picture (see page 28). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቢ ባ ቧ ብ ቦ ቨ ቩ ቫ ቭ ተ ቱ ቲ ታ ቤ THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button ...
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... be set for the other ANT inputs. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings. 2. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቦ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of...
... be set for the other ANT inputs. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings. 2. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቦ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of...
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... A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select Select to choose Input 5 for Video 5. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቧ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to choose Input 4 for Video 4. Select to access the INPUTS menu. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly...
... A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select Select to choose Input 5 for Video 5. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቧ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to choose Input 4 for Video 4. Select to access the INPUTS menu. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly...
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... CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to normal viewing. 24 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቨ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 26-28 for numeric entries.
... CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to normal viewing. 24 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቨ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 26-28 for numeric entries.
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... (-) DASH button The (-) DASH button can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቯ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for... channels 1 to select channels, lock access code, etc. When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). Channel selection may also be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be performed by pressing...
... (-) DASH button The (-) DASH button can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቯ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for... channels 1 to select channels, lock access code, etc. When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). Channel selection may also be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be performed by pressing...
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...(MONO) (MONO) (MONO) RS232C 1 2 345 6 78 9 ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL Audio Video OUTPUT VCR ባ Use above connection to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the main picture. Press the EXIT button to return to move with a 1080i component input or Digital... signal 16x9 Format. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. ANT B can be viewed as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4,...
...(MONO) (MONO) (MONO) RS232C 1 2 345 6 78 9 ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL Audio Video OUTPUT VCR ባ Use above connection to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the main picture. Press the EXIT button to return to move with a 1080i component input or Digital... signal 16x9 Format. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. ANT B can be viewed as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4,...
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Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Press EXIT on the remote control to use. Press the CURSOR buttons to quickly exit from a menu. Video Audio Aspect Chan. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 34 Press MENU on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1.
Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Press EXIT on the remote control to use. Press the CURSOR buttons to quickly exit from a menu. Video Audio Aspect Chan. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 34 Press MENU on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1.
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... tonal colors of SRS Labs, Inc. BBE Technology Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. AUDIO Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experi- Video Audio Audio Aspect...under USP5510752 and 5736897. Treble This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. SRS Based on the principles of the LCD TV internal speakers. NOTES: *SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of each instrument or sound effect is presented with its attendant...
... tonal colors of SRS Labs, Inc. BBE Technology Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. AUDIO Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experi- Video Audio Audio Aspect...under USP5510752 and 5736897. Treble This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. SRS Based on the principles of the LCD TV internal speakers. NOTES: *SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of each instrument or sound effect is presented with its attendant...
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... screen), or select Shaded for at least 10 minutes to highlight Screen Saver's Main Picture Moving options. Set The This function allows you to the LCD Rear PTV. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Set AV Control Move SEL...
... screen), or select Shaded for at least 10 minutes to highlight Screen Saver's Main Picture Moving options. Set The This function allows you to the LCD Rear PTV. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Set AV Control Move SEL...
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...45 minutes after the power has been switched off frequently may shorten the life of the LCD Rear PTV. The lamp may cause severe overheating. • Install the lamp cover correctly,...a new lamp, follow handling instruction included with applicable environmental laws. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." CAUTION! NOTES: • Contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www....lamp. LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on the TV set. cord has been unplugged. • Do not touch the glass of children...
...45 minutes after the power has been switched off frequently may shorten the life of the LCD Rear PTV. The lamp may cause severe overheating. • Install the lamp cover correctly,...a new lamp, follow handling instruction included with applicable environmental laws. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." CAUTION! NOTES: • Contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www....lamp. LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on the TV set. cord has been unplugged. • Do not touch the glass of children...