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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star¤ guidelines for 50V720 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...59-62 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 50V720 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...59-62 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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... CATV system installer: This reminder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects Caution have fallen into your HITACHI television. Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is 8. Note to the receiver be of...grounding 2 grounding-type plug. Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. television. 1. A grounding system of the building, as close to the presence of the obsolete outlet. 10. replacement of important operating and ...
... CATV system installer: This reminder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects Caution have fallen into your HITACHI television. Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is 8. Note to the receiver be of...grounding 2 grounding-type plug. Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. television. 1. A grounding system of the building, as close to the presence of the obsolete outlet. 10. replacement of important operating and ...
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..., such as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the FCC rules. 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. Caution Never remove the back cover of the television as this product and its lamp in accordance with applicable environmental laws. For more information call your local cable company... programs broadcast by U.S. Lead Notice This product contains lead and a lamp that is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as vases, should not be fully inserted to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other sources, may void the user's authority to very high...
..., such as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the FCC rules. 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. Caution Never remove the back cover of the television as this product and its lamp in accordance with applicable environmental laws. For more information call your local cable company... programs broadcast by U.S. Lead Notice This product contains lead and a lamp that is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as vases, should not be fully inserted to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other sources, may void the user's authority to very high...
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... is free from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become stable, after the power has been turned on a flat surface....lamp "goes out," (burns out). After extended use How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it should not be connected to a Hi-Fi system... 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 20 ANGLE 3' 5' 10' 15' 20' S 20' 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' 50 VIEWING ANGLE L S IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. You may take about 10 to the left and right of...
... is free from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become stable, after the power has been turned on a flat surface....lamp "goes out," (burns out). After extended use How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it should not be connected to a Hi-Fi system... 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 20 ANGLE 3' 5' 10' 15' 20' S 20' 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' 50 VIEWING ANGLE L S IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. You may take about 10 to the left and right of...
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...Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the TV's HDMI input. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the television. HDMI Cable This cable is used to inputs and outputs located on the TV. If you have phono connectors. VHF (300-Ohm) ... PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to 75-Ohm). Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television's rear jack panel and side control panel. For best performance, ...
...Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the TV's HDMI input. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the television. HDMI Cable This cable is used to inputs and outputs located on the TV. If you have phono connectors. VHF (300-Ohm) ... PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to 75-Ohm). Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the television's rear jack panel and side control panel. For best performance, ...
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...) The (-) button is used to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is designed...), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL) Accesses the program guide of your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is displayed. Television CBL - Please see pages 2031 for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUTS menu systems, and the SELECT ...
...) The (-) button is used to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is designed...), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL) Accesses the program guide of your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is displayed. Television CBL - Please see pages 2031 for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUTS menu systems, and the SELECT ...
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... longer lamp life. 9 Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that the television lamp is warming up the TV screen. NOTES: 1. If this indicator is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. The optic unit has an air filter that the television lamp will be ON during normal operation. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may become clogged over...
... longer lamp life. 9 Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that the television lamp is warming up the TV screen. NOTES: 1. If this indicator is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. The optic unit has an air filter that the television lamp will be ON during normal operation. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may become clogged over...
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... that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. NOTE: 1. It may use Rear Panel Connections ³ Antenna Input CABLE - Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. DOLBY and the... distribution of these inputs may ask your television screen. RF antenna input. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use the HDMI input for your warranty card. 11 CATV (Cable TV) input. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4.... Use the audio and video inputs to the TV's PR input. 3. Hitachi will be used for future software upgrades.
... that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. NOTE: 1. It may use Rear Panel Connections ³ Antenna Input CABLE - Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. DOLBY and the... distribution of these inputs may ask your television screen. RF antenna input. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Use the HDMI input for your warranty card. 11 CATV (Cable TV) input. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4.... Use the audio and video inputs to the TV's PR input. 3. Hitachi will be used for future software upgrades.
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... OUT • If your device has this page). Connecting the television directly to your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. and 6,381,747 licensed for high performance components... quality when using an HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on this feature. In this feature. Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided for more normal picture. AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D ...
... OUT • If your device has this page). Connecting the television directly to your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. and 6,381,747 licensed for high performance components... quality when using an HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on this feature. In this feature. Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided for more normal picture. AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D ...
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...Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed digital audio output to the diagram for speaker placement. ³ The television's internal speakers will act as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. See page 39 for limited viewing ...Rear output of a separate audio amplifier. ¿ This subwoofer is connected to the LFE/SUB Out output of U.S. INTERNAL SPEAKERS - The audio level can only be controlled through the volume control of card faces right) 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...
...Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed digital audio output to the diagram for speaker placement. ³ The television's internal speakers will act as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. See page 39 for limited viewing ...Rear output of a separate audio amplifier. ¿ This subwoofer is connected to the LFE/SUB Out output of U.S. INTERNAL SPEAKERS - The audio level can only be controlled through the volume control of card faces right) 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...
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.... 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 designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area. To operate your SAT). ...). The remote will now control your set -top-box or satellite receiver and press the SAT button. The remote will now control your television. The remote will now control your cable box (see page 31 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your set-top...
.... 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 designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area. To operate your SAT). ...). The remote will now control your set -top-box or satellite receiver and press the SAT button. The remote will now control your television. The remote will now control your cable box (see page 31 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your set-top...
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.... Feature to lock channel or front panel. The Language, Digital Output, and the Dynamic Range Compression feature of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Adjust tint. Choose Automatic Contrast settings. Choose the picture format aspect ratio. ...Mode Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Aspect Black Side Panel Reset Video Settings Select between stations. Select Dynamic Range Compression to upgrade TV software. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Automatic Power Saving Feature. Set Monitor Out source. Adjust the balance. Adjust volume in...
.... Feature to lock channel or front panel. The Language, Digital Output, and the Dynamic Range Compression feature of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Adjust tint. Choose Automatic Contrast settings. Choose the picture format aspect ratio. ...Mode Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Aspect Black Side Panel Reset Video Settings Select between stations. Select Dynamic Range Compression to upgrade TV software. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Automatic Power Saving Feature. Set Monitor Out source. Adjust the balance. Adjust volume in...
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...is set to Normal for ASPECT MODE availability. 4. NOTE: 1. When Noise Reduction is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television will be adjusted. All video settings are independent of each of the video inputs have their own independent settings. 4. Press the ... for a balanced White to select VERTICAL POSITION. 35 If CONTRAST is best used on the input signal to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in light scenes using the settings off, low, middle...
...is set to Normal for ASPECT MODE availability. 4. NOTE: 1. When Noise Reduction is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television will be adjusted. All video settings are independent of each of the video inputs have their own independent settings. 4. Press the ... for a balanced White to select VERTICAL POSITION. 35 If CONTRAST is best used on the input signal to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in light scenes using the settings off, low, middle...
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...37 MENU Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select 2. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to OR Bass 50% return to adjust the function. Balance SRS L R Off BBE Hard NOTE: If TREBLE is incorporated under license from two speakers and even... reproduction of the Projection TV internal speakers. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to be selected and adjusted Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Stereo On Off Off in your HITACHI television is connected to ...
...37 MENU Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select 2. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to OR Bass 50% return to adjust the function. Balance SRS L R Off BBE Hard NOTE: If TREBLE is incorporated under license from two speakers and even... reproduction of the Projection TV internal speakers. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to be selected and adjusted Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Stereo On Off Off in your HITACHI television is connected to ...
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... or OFF. On-Screen Display 38 ON TV as the center speaker. Select this function ...weather report, etc. Perfect Volume This function will improve the quality of the TV. It will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high .... Show Name 3:00PM-̈3:30PM ST TV-G 480i S-IN: 1 KXYZ-HD 3:17PM Day Off 16:9 Standard Show Name 3:00PM-̈3:30PM SA TV-G 480i Y-PBPR: 3 KXYZ-HD 3:17PM...stations. Press the INFO button to the right for that channel. The TV's speakers will be displayed above the sources received. The sources received will ...
... or OFF. On-Screen Display 38 ON TV as the center speaker. Select this function ...weather report, etc. Perfect Volume This function will improve the quality of the TV. It will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high .... Show Name 3:00PM-̈3:30PM ST TV-G 480i S-IN: 1 KXYZ-HD 3:17PM Day Off 16:9 Standard Show Name 3:00PM-̈3:30PM SA TV-G 480i Y-PBPR: 3 KXYZ-HD 3:17PM...stations. Press the INFO button to the right for that channel. The TV's speakers will be displayed above the sources received. The sources received will ...
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... LOCK is turned on the two rating systems used to keep the TV from being viewed for the chosen channel will be deactivated, except the POWER button. When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, various types of movies and television programs based on , the picture and sound for a scheduled time... to select. To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code (0000) to block various types of television programming based on the Front Panel will be set . Picture-in -Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 44). Picture-in -Picture...
... LOCK is turned on the two rating systems used to keep the TV from being viewed for the chosen channel will be deactivated, except the POWER button. When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, various types of movies and television programs based on , the picture and sound for a scheduled time... to select. To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code (0000) to block various types of television programming based on the Front Panel will be set . Picture-in -Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 44). Picture-in -Picture...
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.... Once rating is blocked using the LOCKS feature, you will be advised that channel. X Adults only NOTE: 1. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE RATING to return to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS... MOVIE RATING category that you want to that if the EAS channel is selected, for children. MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Movie Ratings OR Status Not Rated G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X Move...
.... Once rating is blocked using the LOCKS feature, you will be advised that channel. X Adults only NOTE: 1. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE RATING to return to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS... MOVIE RATING category that you want to that if the EAS channel is selected, for children. MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Movie Ratings OR Status Not Rated G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X Move...
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... EAS channel as directed by the EAS message. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will still permit TV-MA programs; TV-G General audience. If you block TV-14V, you will automatically block TV-MAV programs, but not language and sex. 2. TV program ratings are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This...
... EAS channel as directed by the EAS message. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will still permit TV-MA programs; TV-G General audience. If you block TV-14V, you will automatically block TV-MAV programs, but not language and sex. 2. TV program ratings are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This...
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...of violence. PG Parental Guidance - Programming intended for viewers under age 8 - Parents may be some content inappropriate for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be limited and moderate; Could also contain brief scenes of nudity. 14+...development of the plot, character or theme, intended for children under the age of 14 - MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks OR Canadian Ratings(Eng) Status C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ ...
...of violence. PG Parental Guidance - Programming intended for viewers under age 8 - Parents may be some content inappropriate for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be limited and moderate; Could also contain brief scenes of nudity. 14+...development of the plot, character or theme, intended for children under the age of 14 - MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks OR Canadian Ratings(Eng) Status C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ ...
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...recommended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Contains frequent scenes of all movies and television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will be blocked automatically. 3. Once rating is therefore recommended for children under the age of ...ans + Programming may not be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans + 8 + General - MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings(Frn) OR Status G 8 ans + 13 ans + 16 ans + ...
...recommended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Contains frequent scenes of all movies and television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will be blocked automatically. 3. Once rating is therefore recommended for children under the age of ...ans + Programming may not be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans + 8 + General - MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings(Frn) OR Status G 8 ans + 13 ans + 16 ans + ...