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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. 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.
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...call your local cable company. Dispose of this copyright protection technology must be fully inserted to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other intellectual property rights. To prevent electric shock, do...-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from other hazards. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. Important Safety Instructions Power source This television...use of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as vases, should not be notified that contains mercury...
...call your local cable company. Dispose of this copyright protection technology must be fully inserted to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other intellectual property rights. To prevent electric shock, do...-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from other hazards. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. Important Safety Instructions Power source This television...use of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as vases, should not be notified that contains mercury...
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.../Player DVD - The remote control must be programmed to complete mute if pressed twice. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, ...50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Select picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of other devices. GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL,TV) Accesses the channel guide of the TV or program guide...
.../Player DVD - The remote control must be programmed to complete mute if pressed twice. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, ...50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Select picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of other devices. GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL,TV) Accesses the channel guide of the TV or program guide...
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...connect it is recommended that have this feature. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to the operating guide of your device has this TV, except when noted as DVD players and set-topboxes. In this page). NOTE: 1. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. Video signals fed through ...of a Set-Top-Box will be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. Composite and Component video signals. 4. Use these connections in place of U.S. Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided ...
...connect it is recommended that have this feature. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 can be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to the operating guide of your device has this TV, except when noted as DVD players and set-topboxes. In this page). NOTE: 1. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. Video signals fed through ...of a Set-Top-Box will be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. Composite and Component video signals. 4. Use these connections in place of U.S. Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided ...
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... 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 AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio R LV OUTPUT VCR HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION NOTE: 1. CableCARD™... laserdisc player. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to rear panel jacks. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the right. 2. Patent Nos. ...
... 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 AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio R LV OUTPUT VCR HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION NOTE: 1. CableCARD™... laserdisc player. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to rear panel jacks. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the right. 2. Patent Nos. ...
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... to choose INPUT 4. INPUTS INFO button display for Analog Channels INFO Show Name 3:00PM-̈3:30PM ST TV-G 1080i Air 8 KXYZ-HD 3:17PM Day Off 16:9 Standard Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Cable Air...to choose Air. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in TV mode, press this area of the screen. Select to...Off 16:9 Standard NOTE: 1. 2. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will start the On-Screen Display. ¾ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of...
... to choose INPUT 4. INPUTS INFO button display for Analog Channels INFO Show Name 3:00PM-̈3:30PM ST TV-G 1080i Air 8 KXYZ-HD 3:17PM Day Off 16:9 Standard Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Cable Air...to choose Air. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in TV mode, press this area of the screen. Select to...Off 16:9 Standard NOTE: 1. 2. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will start the On-Screen Display. ¾ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of...
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...button allows the remote to CABLE mode. · PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Turn ON your cable box. When this occurs, the remote control is designed to ...PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. In the unlikely event that matches your cable box, as stated above procedures, your cable box operating guide. 3. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for your cable box. 2. Hold down the CBL button on...
...button allows the remote to CABLE mode. · PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Turn ON your cable box. When this occurs, the remote control is designed to ...PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. In the unlikely event that matches your cable box, as stated above procedures, your cable box operating guide. 3. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for your cable box. 2. Hold down the CBL button on...
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...be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your set -top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. Aim the remote at the front of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above . The ...remote control will now control your set - NOTE: 1. SATELLITE BRAND CODES ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 ³...
...be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your set -top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. Aim the remote at the front of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above . The ...remote control will now control your set - NOTE: 1. SATELLITE BRAND CODES ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 ³...
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... Remote Control The Remote Control for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA ... mode. · PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. NOTE: 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the ... above procedures, please consult your DVD player to match the remote system of your DVD player operating guide. 3. This remote is designed to DVD pre-coded mode, press and release the DVD button. ...
... Remote Control The Remote Control for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA ... mode. · PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. NOTE: 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the ... above procedures, please consult your DVD player to match the remote system of your DVD player operating guide. 3. This remote is designed to DVD pre-coded mode, press and release the DVD button. ...
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...not been precoded into the remote. 2. When this » » occurs, the remote control is entered. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR operating guide. 3. If the VCR does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. The Remote Control The Remote Control for the VCR. 30 ...remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. · · VCR BRAND CODES EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 ,24 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 HITACHI 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51 MAGNAVOX 12, 13 MITSUBISHI 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC 40...
...not been precoded into the remote. 2. When this » » occurs, the remote control is entered. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR operating guide. 3. If the VCR does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 6. The Remote Control The Remote Control for the VCR. 30 ...remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. · · VCR BRAND CODES EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 ,24 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 HITACHI 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51 MAGNAVOX 12, 13 MITSUBISHI 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC 40...
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.... Turn ON/OFFthe 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Select Optical Output options. Engage Lock Choose to display dialogue/text. Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Day and Night. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. Audio Treble Bass Balance SRS BBE Audio Source...Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Choose Automatic Contrast settings. Set viewing reservation for more reddish color. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Select SRS settings (...
.... Turn ON/OFFthe 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Select Optical Output options. Engage Lock Choose to display dialogue/text. Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Day and Night. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. Audio Treble Bass Balance SRS BBE Audio Source...Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Choose Automatic Contrast settings. Set viewing reservation for more reddish color. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Select SRS settings (...
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...(0000). 2. Use the NUMBER buttons to select. This will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will also be blocked. Picture-in-Picture will be blocked automatically (see page 42). To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select ... Enter Access Code Access Code: - - - - [#Keys] Enter Code On-Screen Display 0 Locks Change Access Code 0 Engage Lock Movie Ratings 0 TV Ratings 0 Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Change Access Code 1. Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is a four digit access code number...
...(0000). 2. Use the NUMBER buttons to select. This will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will also be blocked. Picture-in-Picture will be blocked automatically (see page 42). To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select ... Enter Access Code Access Code: - - - - [#Keys] Enter Code On-Screen Display 0 Locks Change Access Code 0 Engage Lock Movie Ratings 0 TV Ratings 0 Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Change Access Code 1. Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is a four digit access code number...
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... Sub Rating Status D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Move SEL Return TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV-Y All children. This program may contain sophisticated themes, intense sexual situation, more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue. If a CableCARD is blocked using the LOCKS feature, you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not be inappropriate...
... Sub Rating Status D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Move SEL Return TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV-Y All children. This program may contain sophisticated themes, intense sexual situation, more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue. If a CableCARD is blocked using the LOCKS feature, you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not be inappropriate...
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... been turned on using REMOTE mode, any remote control button will turn the display on . Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. Caption Display: ON/OFF will substitute for use with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button on . ...This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is turned on or off after three hours. Setup Set The Inputs Input1 : ****...
... been turned on using REMOTE mode, any remote control button will turn the display on . Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. Caption Display: ON/OFF will substitute for use with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button on . ...This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is turned on or off after three hours. Setup Set The Inputs Input1 : ****...
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...Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in this operating guide are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under USP5510752 and 5736897. Manufactured under ...480i input signals. • CableCARDTM compatible - Useful Information 61 SRS and symbol are subject to rear panel at the back of the T.V. • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel coverage...connector DIMENSIONS: Height (in.) (mm) Width (in.) (mm) Depth (in.) (mm) Weight (lbs.) (kg.) 50VF820 28 11/16 728.0 55 3/8 1,407.0 16 6/16 415.8 97 44 55VF820 31 1/8 790.0 59 7/8 1,520...
...Aspect Modes • Closed Caption Decoder • 2-Tuner Picture in this operating guide are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under USP5510752 and 5736897. Manufactured under ...480i input signals. • CableCARDTM compatible - Useful Information 61 SRS and symbol are subject to rear panel at the back of the T.V. • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel coverage...connector DIMENSIONS: Height (in.) (mm) Width (in.) (mm) Depth (in.) (mm) Weight (lbs.) (kg.) 50VF820 28 11/16 728.0 55 3/8 1,407.0 16 6/16 415.8 97 44 55VF820 31 1/8 790.0 59 7/8 1,520...
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...HITACHI service facility in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Vendredi L'EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Samedi L'EST 9:00am - 5:00pm La version français de votre manual se trouve a l'exterieur de la boîte. Just present proof of trouble free operation from your warranty card or operating guide. HITACHI... CANADA, LTD. 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours...
...HITACHI service facility in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Vendredi L'EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Samedi L'EST 9:00am - 5:00pm La version français de votre manual se trouve a l'exterieur de la boîte. Just present proof of trouble free operation from your warranty card or operating guide. HITACHI... CANADA, LTD. 2495 Meadowpine Blvd. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours...
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...33 Speakers 14 T Timers 46-48 Time 46 Tint 33 Treble 36 U Upgrades 54 V Video Settings 33-35 Volume 7, 23 Index 66 English 44 TV Ratings (Canadian - Index A Accessories 4 Antennas (Connecting 6 Aspect Ratio 21 Audio Languages 38 Dolby Digital 38 DRC (Dynamic Range Compression 38 SRS 36 ...Captions 51 Digital Captions 52 Color Temperature 34 Color 33 Contrast 33 Contrast Mode 34 D Date 46 Daylight Saving Correction 46 E Event Timer 48 G Guide Button 7, 22 H HDMI 11, 13, 17 I Input button 7, 22 L Lamp Replacement 55-58 Language Menu Language 49 Audio Language 38 ...
...33 Speakers 14 T Timers 46-48 Time 46 Tint 33 Treble 36 U Upgrades 54 V Video Settings 33-35 Volume 7, 23 Index 66 English 44 TV Ratings (Canadian - Index A Accessories 4 Antennas (Connecting 6 Aspect Ratio 21 Audio Languages 38 Dolby Digital 38 DRC (Dynamic Range Compression 38 SRS 36 ...Captions 51 Digital Captions 52 Color Temperature 34 Color 33 Contrast 33 Contrast Mode 34 D Date 46 Daylight Saving Correction 46 E Event Timer 48 G Guide Button 7, 22 H HDMI 11, 13, 17 I Input button 7, 22 L Lamp Replacement 55-58 Language Menu Language 49 Audio Language 38 ...