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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 50V500A 50VX500 60VX500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 23-44 Video Audio Aspect Chan. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 45-69 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 70-81 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 50V500A 50VX500 60VX500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 23-44 Video Audio Aspect Chan. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 45-69 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 70-81 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be located in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is constructed with speaker placement for viewing. If so, drapes or screens can be obtained by sitting directly in direct sunlight...
... of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be located in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a free flow of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is constructed with speaker placement for viewing. If so, drapes or screens can be obtained by sitting directly in direct sunlight...
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... remote control does not have and acquire it possible to set to view the digital still pictures (see page 33). These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in 1 (SDDR-6507) 3. Below are trademarks of the TV screen. Compact Flash I (CF I) Dazzle (DM-9000) 5. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቨ ቨ...
... remote control does not have and acquire it possible to set to view the digital still pictures (see page 33). These buttons also serve as the EXIT button when in 1 (SDDR-6507) 3. Below are trademarks of the TV screen. Compact Flash I (CF I) Dazzle (DM-9000) 5. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቨ ቨ...
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...the order below, the television is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . If this indicator is warming up the TV screen. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is not assembled securely after the power... inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED NORMAL OPERATION COOL DOWN ACTION Need to prevent from the TV cabinet, it should not be considered defective. 4. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may take about 2 minutes to room temperature changes. Please make sure the Blue Power light...
...the order below, the television is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . If this indicator is warming up the TV screen. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is not assembled securely after the power... inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED NORMAL OPERATION COOL DOWN ACTION Need to prevent from the TV cabinet, it should not be considered defective. 4. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may take about 2 minutes to room temperature changes. Please make sure the Blue Power light...
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... use composite video signal for DVI-HDTV input. 2. You may be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 11 Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to obtain optimum picture quality when...to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 4. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR ... can be necessary to adjust TINT to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with...
... use composite video signal for DVI-HDTV input. 2. You may be displayed on the screen in its digital form. 11 Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to obtain optimum picture quality when...to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 4. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR ... can be necessary to adjust TINT to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with...
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... the AV Network feature, switching remote control modes is not needed. To operate your cable box, point the remote at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. The PVR button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. The light will stay on for ...5729TSI 23 THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other Audio equipment depending on...
... the AV Network feature, switching remote control modes is not needed. To operate your cable box, point the remote at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. The PVR button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. The light will stay on for ...5729TSI 23 THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other Audio equipment depending on...
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...the screen. You can only be performed by pressing CH up to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. NOTE: The TV may... B each of three hours. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቨ PVR (Personal Video Recorder) button When pressed, this button will blink to indicate ...you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you want to view time remaining. For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until ...
...the screen. You can only be performed by pressing CH up to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. NOTE: The TV may... B each of three hours. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቨ PVR (Personal Video Recorder) button When pressed, this button will blink to indicate ...you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you want to view time remaining. For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until ...
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... SELECT MORE.. Then THUMBSTICK and EXIT button of the LCD Rear PTV's remote control is passed through the IR mouse and onto the AUDIO/VIDEO equipment. The AV Net Setup Wizard will scroll up within the Display Monitor screen. DVD Cable Box Photo MC POWER MENU MORE.. DVD Cable... CH 0 INFO Device Setting THUMB STICK INFO THUMB STICK SELECT MORE.. VCR PV Recorder AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU THUMB STICK 1 2 3 TV/VCR SELECT 4 5 6 MORE 7 8 9 MENU MENU 0 Move SEL Previous Page B See Page 29 ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move AV NET Return NOTE: To ...
... SELECT MORE.. Then THUMBSTICK and EXIT button of the LCD Rear PTV's remote control is passed through the IR mouse and onto the AUDIO/VIDEO equipment. The AV Net Setup Wizard will scroll up within the Display Monitor screen. DVD Cable Box Photo MC POWER MENU MORE.. DVD Cable... CH 0 INFO Device Setting THUMB STICK INFO THUMB STICK SELECT MORE.. VCR PV Recorder AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU THUMB STICK 1 2 3 TV/VCR SELECT 4 5 6 MORE 7 8 9 MENU MENU 0 Move SEL Previous Page B See Page 29 ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move AV NET Return NOTE: To ...
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...Date Resolution 1/10 5/10 2/10 6/10 3/10 7/10 4/10 8/10 9/10 10/10 JUMP Select this menu item to view the digital photos in the front of the TV. Accessing Detail Information (OSD and LED) LED Blinking Press SELECT to a PC Card adapter. Insert Photo MC (memory card) to be ...USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV Photo MC The Photo MC feature is not available" Press MENU to quit menu. FAT32 "Memory Card is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using a memory card and displaying them on the TV screen. Memory Card Use THUMBSTICK to select ...
...Date Resolution 1/10 5/10 2/10 6/10 3/10 7/10 4/10 8/10 9/10 10/10 JUMP Select this menu item to view the digital photos in the front of the TV. Accessing Detail Information (OSD and LED) LED Blinking Press SELECT to a PC Card adapter. Insert Photo MC (memory card) to be ...USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV Photo MC The Photo MC feature is not available" Press MENU to quit menu. FAT32 "Memory Card is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using a memory card and displaying them on the TV screen. Memory Card Use THUMBSTICK to select ...
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...In order to use equipment that is not supported by using the TV remote control. Select MODIFY to make changes on the TV screen (see page 7) while trying to transfer the desired remote control button... the cursor function of the Projection TV remote control. Select soft key to be learned. TV Softkeys POWER MENU Done Move Continue SEL Select SELECT EXIT No Done THUMB STICK SELECT HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning)... will BACK replace the current device. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMOTE CONTROL AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it...
...In order to use equipment that is not supported by using the TV remote control. Select MODIFY to make changes on the TV screen (see page 7) while trying to transfer the desired remote control button... the cursor function of the Projection TV remote control. Select soft key to be learned. TV Softkeys POWER MENU Done Move Continue SEL Select SELECT EXIT No Done THUMB STICK SELECT HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning)... will BACK replace the current device. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMOTE CONTROL AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it...
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... THUMB STICK Favorite Channels Ant A 8 A8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Del Move SEL Tune When no on-screen displays are on and Closed Caption is on the TV screen, use THUMB STICK ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view. ቶ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME...). THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቲ VIDEO button Press this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ት THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK, except...
... THUMB STICK Favorite Channels Ant A 8 A8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Del Move SEL Tune When no on-screen displays are on and Closed Caption is on the TV screen, use THUMB STICK ̆ , ̄ to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view. ቶ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME...). THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV ቲ VIDEO button Press this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ት THUMB STICK/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the THUMB STICK, except...
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... Day for a more brightness and contrast to toggle between the five video inputs. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 1 LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.)....mode settings. The SURF button will not appear when PIP SURF mode is in SURF mode, auto-scanning will be removed from the screen. If no buttons are pressed when in TV mode, press these buttons to resume SURF scanning. 24 VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is on a chosen channel.
... Day for a more brightness and contrast to toggle between the five video inputs. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 1 LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.)....mode settings. The SURF button will not appear when PIP SURF mode is in SURF mode, auto-scanning will be removed from the screen. If no buttons are pressed when in TV mode, press these buttons to resume SURF scanning. 24 VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is on a chosen channel.
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...Press the VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4 or VID5 button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is convenient when you to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another...picture appears in -Picture feature is only available with every press of the PIP mode. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates dual tuner technology designed for each. This dual tuner feature allows you want to change the PIP mode, use the PIP ...
...Press the VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4 or VID5 button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the screen. PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is convenient when you to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another...picture appears in -Picture feature is only available with every press of the PIP mode. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates dual tuner technology designed for each. This dual tuner feature allows you want to change the PIP mode, use the PIP ...
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.... THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Each press of signal format received. 35
.... THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Each press of signal format received. 35
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Press the MUTE button again to turn the TV set ON or OFF. ባ CH+ (̆), CH- (̄) Press the CH+ (̆) up or CH- (̄) down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate the on screen display features when in A/V NET mode. ቤ VOL- (̇), VOL+ (̈) ...MUTE CH - NOTE: The Simple Remote cannot be programmed to access the Audio/Video network (A/V Net) menu. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your favorite channels. ቨ ANT button The ANT button will select between Antenna A and Antenna B each time...
Press the MUTE button again to turn the TV set ON or OFF. ባ CH+ (̆), CH- (̄) Press the CH+ (̆) up or CH- (̄) down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate the on screen display features when in A/V NET mode. ቤ VOL- (̇), VOL+ (̈) ...MUTE CH - NOTE: The Simple Remote cannot be programmed to access the Audio/Video network (A/V Net) menu. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your favorite channels. ቨ ANT button The ANT button will select between Antenna A and Antenna B each time...
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...Press THUMB STICK ̇ or ̈ to control external components. MENU EXIT SELECT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press A/V Net on the remote ...AV Net menu to access Favorite Channels menu. Press the THUMB STICK to display the different features on the remote control to use. PUSH ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 45 Video Audio Aspect Chan. A/V Net 5. Press EXIT on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2.
...Press THUMB STICK ̇ or ̈ to control external components. MENU EXIT SELECT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press A/V Net on the remote ...AV Net menu to access Favorite Channels menu. Press the THUMB STICK to display the different features on the remote control to use. PUSH ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 45 Video Audio Aspect Chan. A/V Net 5. Press EXIT on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2.
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...settings. Block various types of movies and video types based on a parental guide ratings. Set the Screen Saver. Set tint and color coordinates for a fixed setting. Select TV's internal speakers On/Off or use as center speaker. Adjust and balance individual colors to preference. Reduces...for DTV programs. Set the gray side bars on and off when watching 4:3 signals in standard mode. Turn TV on /off once, daily, or weekly. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Video Audio Aspect Chan. Adjust the percentage of background colors. The Auto Color function automatically monitors and ...
...settings. Block various types of movies and video types based on a parental guide ratings. Set the Screen Saver. Set tint and color coordinates for a fixed setting. Select TV's internal speakers On/Off or use as center speaker. Adjust and balance individual colors to preference. Reduces...for DTV programs. Set the gray side bars on and off when watching 4:3 signals in standard mode. Turn TV on /off once, daily, or weekly. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Video Audio Aspect Chan. Adjust the percentage of background colors. The Auto Color function automatically monitors and ...
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...Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) Day 100% 50% 50% Center 50% High High Dynamic Off Off Off Off Night 90% 50% 30% Center 30% Standard Off Normal Off Low On Off Reset Reset the video menu settings ...on the selected Video mode. If RESET is selected, only the selected mode will reset to the Day or Night conditions depending on current input to initial conditions. Day Night SEL Return ON-SCREEN...
...Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) Day 100% 50% 50% Center 50% High High Dynamic Off Off Off Off Night 90% 50% 30% Center 30% Standard Off Normal Off Low On Off Reset Reset the video menu settings ...on the selected Video mode. If RESET is selected, only the selected mode will reset to the Day or Night conditions depending on current input to initial conditions. Day Night SEL Return ON-SCREEN...
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... STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% Night 50% High High Dynamic Use the THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to adjust the function. Press the THUMB STICK ̇ or... adjust the amount of color in the picture. Set to Dynamic for darker images more natural color, set to Standard for automatic Contrast selection. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 48
... STICK SELECT Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% Night 50% High High Dynamic Use the THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to adjust the function. Press the THUMB STICK ̇ or... adjust the amount of color in the picture. Set to Dynamic for darker images more natural color, set to Standard for automatic Contrast selection. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 48
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...Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Low Off THUMB STICK Video Color Management Set User Colors Magenta 50% Red 50% Yellow 50% Green 50% Cyan 50% Blue 50% Reset Move SEL Select Use THUMBSTICK to access other video settings. NOTE: When the Set User Colors box is ... 50% High High Dynamic THUMB STICK Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Low Off ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Color Management Use this input to the original factory settings. VIDEO Reset Video Settings This function allows you...
...Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Low Off THUMB STICK Video Color Management Set User Colors Magenta 50% Red 50% Yellow 50% Green 50% Cyan 50% Blue 50% Reset Move SEL Select Use THUMBSTICK to access other video settings. NOTE: When the Set User Colors box is ... 50% High High Dynamic THUMB STICK Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select ANT A/B Off Low Off ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Color Management Use this input to the original factory settings. VIDEO Reset Video Settings This function allows you...
