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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 50VS810, 60VS810, 70VS810, 50VS810A, 60VS810A, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...41-68 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...69-72 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 73 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...74 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 75-83 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 50VS810, 60VS810, 70VS810, 50VS810A, 60VS810A, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...41-68 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...69-72 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 73 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...74 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 75-83 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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...to the receiver be sure the antenna system is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other . Dispose of this product and its lamp in the vicinity of overhead...periods of time. 14. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as recommended by Macrovision Corporation, and is provided to call "1-800-HITACHI." If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to retrieve the objects. • This product contains lead...
...to the receiver be sure the antenna system is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other . Dispose of this product and its lamp in the vicinity of overhead...periods of time. 14. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as recommended by Macrovision Corporation, and is provided to call "1-800-HITACHI." If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to retrieve the objects. • This product contains lead...
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... stand for the remote control. HL02064). 2. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ("AA") OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) GUIDE C.C. 2. CLEANING CLOTH LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VS810/50VS810A SPF50 / QJ01521 60VS810/60VS810A SPF60 / QJ01581 70VS810 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and...
... stand for the remote control. HL02064). 2. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ("AA") OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) GUIDE C.C. 2. CLEANING CLOTH LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VS810/50VS810A SPF50 / QJ01521 60VS810/60VS810A SPF60 / QJ01581 70VS810 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and...
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...the lamp, and should not be sure that is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to prevent from the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is recommended for the picture to become excessively hot, for example,... for viewing. BE ST VERTIC AL VIEWING 20 A NGLE 3' 0' 5' 1 0' 1 5' 2 0' R 4" Minimum 4" Minimum L S 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 1 0' 1 5' 2 0' VIEWING A NGLE 50 S IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to find the optimum spot for best performance. You may appear on the picture screen. If...
...the lamp, and should not be sure that is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to prevent from the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is recommended for the picture to become excessively hot, for example,... for viewing. BE ST VERTIC AL VIEWING 20 A NGLE 3' 0' 5' 1 0' 1 5' 2 0' R 4" Minimum 4" Minimum L S 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 1 0' 1 5' 2 0' VIEWING A NGLE 50 S IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to find the optimum spot for best performance. You may appear on the picture screen. If...
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...inputs and outputs located on the television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. If you can control some of the standard video cable to produce a high quality ... for the antenna mixer. 6 From UHF antenna ANT A From outdoor antenna or CATV System Antenna Mixer ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK 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 the ANT...
...inputs and outputs located on the television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. If you can control some of the standard video cable to produce a high quality ... for the antenna mixer. 6 From UHF antenna ANT A From outdoor antenna or CATV System Antenna Mixer ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK 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 the ANT...
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... (see pages 9 and 25-27). ቨ IR RECEIVER sensor The screen area acts as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. The volume level will be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be displayed on the front control panel until the... MENU mode. These buttons also serve as the cursor left audio jack. ቧ PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from a camcorder or VCR to turn the TV on or off. 7 If you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to...
... (see pages 9 and 25-27). ቨ IR RECEIVER sensor The screen area acts as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. The volume level will be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be displayed on the front control panel until the... MENU mode. These buttons also serve as the cursor left audio jack. ቧ PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from a camcorder or VCR to turn the TV on or off. 7 If you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to...
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...during normal operation. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS ቪ POWER light This light is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again....POWER LED are not watching for Service INTERMEDIATE BLINKING LONG BLINKING TV CAN'T RECEIVE ANY REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS BY POWER OFF SEQENCE TV EXECUTING THE INITIAL DIGITAL TUNING 2. Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is warming up the TV screen. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is lit,...
...during normal operation. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS ቪ POWER light This light is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to replace if LAMP still does not light by "Power On" again....POWER LED are not watching for Service INTERMEDIATE BLINKING LONG BLINKING TV CAN'T RECEIVE ANY REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS BY POWER OFF SEQENCE TV EXECUTING THE INITIAL DIGITAL TUNING 2. Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is warming up the TV screen. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is lit,...
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... them on the power of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. PHOTO INPUT The front panel Photo Input Jack is provided to view digital still pictures from your digital camera using a USB cable. If you have... jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your digital camera. Turn on the TV screen. Press the INPUTS button and select Photo Input (see pages 25-27). 9 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.
... them on the power of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. PHOTO INPUT The front panel Photo Input Jack is provided to view digital still pictures from your digital camera using a USB cable. If you have... jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your digital camera. Turn on the TV screen. Press the INPUTS button and select Photo Input (see pages 25-27). 9 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.
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... video output (see page 45). 5. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ቭ ቤ ብ ANT B MONITOR OUT...
... video output (see page 45). 5. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ቭ ቤ ብ ANT B MONITOR OUT...
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...for your audio device that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is for your TV. The TV must be used as a center speaker. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface ... 480i and 480p are for use with personal computers. 2. This feature allows the TV speakers to your television screen. NOTES: 1. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI...
...for your audio device that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is for your TV. The TV must be used as a center speaker. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface ... 480i and 480p are for use with personal computers. 2. This feature allows the TV speakers to your television screen. NOTES: 1. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI...
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...will allow you to start your cable operator). A digital cable subscription is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display the following respective screens. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቭ CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be available when CableCARD is ...NOTES: 1. Please wait. Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the slot (Top of card should be facing right as Point of the Rear Panel Jacks. Press the EXIT button to ANT A terminal of Deployment (POD) module). CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After...
...will allow you to start your cable operator). A digital cable subscription is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display the following respective screens. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቭ CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be available when CableCARD is ...NOTES: 1. Please wait. Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the slot (Top of card should be facing right as Point of the Rear Panel Jacks. Press the EXIT button to ANT A terminal of Deployment (POD) module). CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After...
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...Component with HDMI output capability HDMI OUT To an amplifier/receiver with the purchase of U.S. 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 ANT B... 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of this...
...Component with HDMI output capability HDMI OUT To an amplifier/receiver with the purchase of U.S. 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 ANT B... 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of this...
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... or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance... time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance components, such ...
... or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance... time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance components, such ...
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... 4,907,093; RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 CENTER OUT OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player NOTES: 1. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ ... HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the... external audio amplifier. 2. See page 50 for limited viewing uses only. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed...
... 4,907,093; RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 CENTER OUT OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player NOTES: 1. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ ... HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the... external audio amplifier. 2. See page 50 for limited viewing uses only. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed...
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...previous channel. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Select Antenna from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to confirm your choice (... 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 HDMI 2 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of each component. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. RS232C...
...previous channel. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to be made from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Select Antenna from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to confirm your choice (... 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 HDMI 2 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of each component. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. RS232C...
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...; 4,907,093; Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of U.S. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from... 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to... #1 and VCR #2 (see page 13), but note that is loose. 2. Refer to rear panel jacks.
...; 4,907,093; Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to your VCR operating guide for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of U.S. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from... 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to... #1 and VCR #2 (see page 13), but note that is loose. 2. Refer to rear panel jacks.
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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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to... rear panel jacks. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. ...
... 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to... rear panel jacks. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. ...
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...603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for delivery of video contents. 3. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 DVI to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to HDMI Cable RL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD Player or HDTV STB NOTES: 1. The... 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of device user settings determines final video appearance...
...603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for delivery of video contents. 3. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 DVI to rear panel jacks. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to HDMI Cable RL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD Player or HDTV STB NOTES: 1. The... 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of device user settings determines final video appearance...
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... 4. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 20 Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/...VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the Laserdisc/DVD ...player or HDTV set top box to rear panel jacks. and 6,381,747 licensed for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Connect...
... 4. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 20 Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/...VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the Laserdisc/DVD ...player or HDTV set top box to rear panel jacks. and 6,381,747 licensed for tips on the TV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Connect...
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... the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player and select DVD by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box). To operate your set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. GUIDE C.C....; or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote (see page 36 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is too bright. 21 The current mode indicator will flash one area. Basic operation keys are in one time. THE ...
... the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player and select DVD by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box). To operate your set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. GUIDE C.C....; or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote (see page 36 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is too bright. 21 The current mode indicator will flash one area. Basic operation keys are in one time. THE ...
