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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 50VF820, 55VF820, 60VF820 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...19-30 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...31-54 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...55-58 USEFUL INFORMATION...59-62 LICENSE AGREEMENT...63 APPENDIXES ...64-65 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 50VF820, 55VF820, 60VF820 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...19-30 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...31-54 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...55-58 USEFUL INFORMATION...59-62 LICENSE AGREEMENT...63 APPENDIXES ...64-65 INDEX ...66 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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... are designed to the point of antenna- To help you promptly in the improbable event that may be of these products properly, this television. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a dry cloth. 7.... Keep these instructions. 2. Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. Follow all warnings. 4. Do not install near water. 6. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not defeat the safety purpose...
... are designed to the point of antenna- To help you promptly in the improbable event that may be of these products properly, this television. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a dry cloth. 7.... Keep these instructions. 2. Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. Follow all warnings. 4. Do not install near water. 6. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not defeat the safety purpose...
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...analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by TV stations and cable companies, as well as this ...device that contains mercury. Caution Never remove the back cover of the television as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. A CableCARD provided by Hitachi...
...analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by TV stations and cable companies, as well as this ...device that contains mercury. Caution Never remove the back cover of the television as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. A CableCARD provided by Hitachi...
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... screen at least 10cm (4 inches) from the TV cabinet, it may be considered defective. 3. During daylight hours, reflections from overheating. After extended use How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at its ...20' S 20' 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' 50 VIEWING ANGLE L S IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will not fall directly on the TV's functions. 4. The LCD Rear PTV cabinet is ...
... screen at least 10cm (4 inches) from the TV cabinet, it may be considered defective. 3. During daylight hours, reflections from overheating. After extended use How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at its ...20' S 20' 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' 50 VIEWING ANGLE L S IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will not fall directly on the TV's functions. 4. The LCD Rear PTV cabinet is ...
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... Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the TV's HDMI input. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and side control panel. Cables can be ...purchased from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to inputs and outputs located on the television. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on camcorders...
... Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the TV's HDMI input. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and side control panel. Cables can be ...purchased from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to inputs and outputs located on the television. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on camcorders...
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...as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. PAUSE BUTTON (TV, VCR, DVD) Press to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. Television CBL - First time use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all features and...TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. Press it a third time to complete mute if pressed twice. PIP BUTTON (TV) Press to manually enter the TV channel, and used for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV...
...as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. PAUSE BUTTON (TV, VCR, DVD) Press to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. Television CBL - First time use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all features and...TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. Press it a third time to complete mute if pressed twice. PIP BUTTON (TV) Press to manually enter the TV channel, and used for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV...
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...NORMAL OPERATION BEGINNING OF COOL DOWN (FOR 20 SEC.) (TV CANNOT ACCEPT ANY CODE IN THIS PERIOD EXCEPT WITHIN THE BEGINNING 5 SEC.) ACTION Need to be ON during normal operation. NOTES: 1. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that may appear to replace if ...condition of LAMP UNIT Call for Service LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are not watching for proper part. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may become clogged over time.
...NORMAL OPERATION BEGINNING OF COOL DOWN (FOR 20 SEC.) (TV CANNOT ACCEPT ANY CODE IN THIS PERIOD EXCEPT WITHIN THE BEGINNING 5 SEC.) ACTION Need to be ON during normal operation. NOTES: 1. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that may appear to replace if ...condition of LAMP UNIT Call for Service LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are not watching for proper part. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may become clogged over time.
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... high quality video output (see page 33). 5. You may be used for use Rear Panel Connections ³ Antenna Input CABLE - S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.... the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the TV's PR input. 4. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. RF antenna input. Your component outputs... may ask your external devices such as an audio amplifier. Hitachi will be...
... high quality video output (see page 33). 5. You may be used for use Rear Panel Connections ³ Antenna Input CABLE - S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.... the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the TV's PR input. 4. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. RF antenna input. Your component outputs... may ask your external devices such as an audio amplifier. Hitachi will be...
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...OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION OPTICAL IN To an amplifier/ receiver with the purchase of this TV, except when noted as DVD players and set-topboxes. Use these connections in the example on line input-output connections. Follow ... operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on the television. 2. In this feature. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, Camcorder, etc. Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided...
...OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION OPTICAL IN To an amplifier/ receiver with the purchase of this TV, except when noted as DVD players and set-topboxes. Use these connections in the example on line input-output connections. Follow ... operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on the television. 2. In this feature. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, Camcorder, etc. Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided...
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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. TV AS CENTER). · These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio... amplifier. » These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the Rear output of a separate audio amplifier. ¿ ...
... 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. TV AS CENTER). · These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio... amplifier. » These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the Rear output of a separate audio amplifier. ¿ ...
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...the remote control at the remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver, point the remote at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now control your VCR (see page 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR... set -top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area. The remote will now control your television. 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...
...the remote control at the remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver, point the remote at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now control your VCR (see page 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR... set -top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area. The remote will now control your television. 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...
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...with more reddish color. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. Adjust the bass. Select Optical Output options. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Set this to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for... bars on the Canadian ratings system. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on /off when watching 4:3 signals in fixed setting. Select Dynamic Range Compression to upgrade TV software. Select SRS settings (Off, Wide, Normal) Select BBE settings (Off,...
...with more reddish color. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. Adjust the bass. Select Optical Output options. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Set this to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for... bars on the Canadian ratings system. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on /off when watching 4:3 signals in fixed setting. Select Dynamic Range Compression to upgrade TV software. Select SRS settings (Off, Wide, Normal) Select BBE settings (Off,...
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...are independent of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. Aspect Use this function to enhance Picture brightness in the level of the video ..., Input 1~5, Photo Input). CABLE and AIR share a Video setting. When Noise Reduction is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television will be reconciled. When using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3. On-Screen Display Video Color Temperature Set this to High for...
...are independent of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. Aspect Use this function to enhance Picture brightness in the level of the video ..., Input 1~5, Photo Input). CABLE and AIR share a Video setting. When Noise Reduction is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television will be reconciled. When using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3. On-Screen Display Video Color Temperature Set this to High for...
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...Inc. On-Screen Display 36 Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to the main menu. Audio Treble 50% 3. The BBE technology produces sound that is connected to all speakers. The ear can be adjusted. Move SEL Return Treble This function ...crisp sound experience from SRS Labs, Inc. If your HITACHI television is natural and crisp from BBE Sound, Inc. The additional menu items BASS and BALANCE can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of the Projection TV internal speakers. SRS technology is selected you are trademarks ...
...Inc. On-Screen Display 36 Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to the main menu. Audio Treble 50% 3. The BBE technology produces sound that is connected to all speakers. The ear can be adjusted. Move SEL Return Treble This function ...crisp sound experience from SRS Labs, Inc. If your HITACHI television is natural and crisp from BBE Sound, Inc. The additional menu items BASS and BALANCE can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of the Projection TV internal speakers. SRS technology is selected you are trademarks ...
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...from a separate stereo system. If a channel is tuned and is always received). The source you to display your settings. The TV's speakers will automatically eliminate the audio for each channel and input has the same average volume level. On-Screen Display 37 Press the...report, etc. Select this feature when setting up the external speakers. It will improve the quality of the TV. INFO 1. Audio Audio Source INFO Multi-Channel Television Sound will be displayed at low volume levels. The sources received will allow you select will automatically adjust volume ...
...from a separate stereo system. If a channel is tuned and is always received). The source you to display your settings. The TV's speakers will automatically eliminate the audio for each channel and input has the same average volume level. On-Screen Display 37 Press the...report, etc. Select this feature when setting up the external speakers. It will improve the quality of the TV. INFO 1. Audio Audio Source INFO Multi-Channel Television Sound will be displayed at low volume levels. The sources received will allow you select will automatically adjust volume ...
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... number back to your preference. Use CANADIAN RATINGS to erase your ACCESS CODE NUMBER, use the factory code 7777 to block various types of television programming based on , the picture and sound for a scheduled time period that you can block various types of the selected channel or video input... SET FRONT PANEL LOCK is selected, various types of movies and television programs based on the Front Panel will be inappropriate due to keep the TV from being viewed for the chosen channel will also be set . When TV RATINGS is turned on, all buttons on the two rating systems ...
... number back to your preference. Use CANADIAN RATINGS to erase your ACCESS CODE NUMBER, use the factory code 7777 to block various types of television programming based on , the picture and sound for a scheduled time period that you can block various types of the selected channel or video input... SET FRONT PANEL LOCK is selected, various types of movies and television programs based on the Front Panel will be inappropriate due to keep the TV from being viewed for the chosen channel will also be set . When TV RATINGS is turned on, all buttons on the two rating systems ...
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...All ages admitted. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be able to tune to that channel. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked using the LOCKS feature, you have selected. Press EXIT to... RATING that is dependent upon the movie that you will be suitable for children under admitted. 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 ...
...All ages admitted. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be able to tune to that channel. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked using the LOCKS feature, you have selected. Press EXIT to... RATING that is dependent upon the movie that you will be suitable for children under admitted. 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 ...
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.... This program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that channel. TV-G General audience. If you Block TV-14D, you receive such messages, the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message. If you block...
.... This program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that channel. TV-G General audience. If you Block TV-14D, you receive such messages, the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message. If you block...
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...child, will be limited and moderate; Any realistic depictions of violence will be sensitive to themes which minimize or gloss over to watch on television. Will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will be suitable for a general audience but which may include physical, fantasy, or ...sex. Once rating is paid to themes, which they may not be blocked automatically. 3. 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+ Move...
...child, will be limited and moderate; Any realistic depictions of violence will be sensitive to themes which minimize or gloss over to watch on television. Will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will be suitable for a general audience but which may include physical, fantasy, or ...sex. Once rating is paid to themes, which they may not be blocked automatically. 3. 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+ Move...
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... 8) who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals. 13 ans + Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans + 8 + General - Viewing with humor or caricature or...Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to return to affect them. 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...
... 8) who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals. 13 ans + Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans + 8 + General - Viewing with humor or caricature or...Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to return to affect them. 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...