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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 50VX915, 60VX915, 70VX915 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-79 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...80-83 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 84 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...85 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 86-92 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 50VX915, 60VX915, 70VX915 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-79 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...80-83 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 84 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...85 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 86-92 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...in product damage and/or personal injury. 16. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your safety. For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." Use of the polarized or ground- Do not defeat the safety purpose of this product and its lamp in accordance with respect to ...) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on the top of time. 14. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs...
...in product damage and/or personal injury. 16. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your safety. For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." Use of the polarized or ground- Do not defeat the safety purpose of this product and its lamp in accordance with respect to ...) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on the top of time. 14. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs...
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SELECT VOL+ MUTE CH - MENU EXIT FAV CH INPUTS 6. BATTERIES ("AA") IR MOUSE CABLE 4. OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VX915 SPF50 / QJ01521 60VX915 SPF60 / QJ01581 70VX915 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3. 5. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift...
SELECT VOL+ MUTE CH - MENU EXIT FAV CH INPUTS 6. BATTERIES ("AA") IR MOUSE CABLE 4. OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VX915 SPF50 / QJ01521 60VX915 SPF60 / QJ01581 70VX915 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3. 5. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift...
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...is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to become excessively hot, for example, in a different section of set . An uneven surface might warp the cabinet and reduce the picture quality. 5 FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against ...a wall, keep it at least four feet from the side of the picture screen center. VIEWING The major benefit of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be obtained by ...
...is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to become excessively hot, for example, in a different section of set . An uneven surface might warp the cabinet and reduce the picture quality. 5 FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against ...a wall, keep it at least four feet from the side of the picture screen center. VIEWING The major benefit of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be obtained by ...
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... jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. You must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the TV's HDMI input. disc players with an HDMI output connection to 75-Ohm). HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices ...control some of common connectors. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to control your external components without using your TV when using the A/V Network feature. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from ...
... jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. You must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the TV's HDMI input. disc players with an HDMI output connection to 75-Ohm). HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices ...control some of common connectors. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to control your external components without using your TV when using the A/V Network feature. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from ...
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...CABLES AND CONNECTORS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or ...ANT B terminal. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Consult your dealer or service... store for the antenna mixer. 7 Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. If you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. VHF ...
...CABLES AND CONNECTORS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or ...ANT B terminal. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. Consult your dealer or service... store for the antenna mixer. 7 Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. If you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. VHF ...
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..., point it towards the screen for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on or off. 8 When using the remote. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up from your Digital Camera to your desired... be displayed on the front control panel until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to view your favorite show or new recording. This button also serves as the IR receiver (remote sensor...
..., point it towards the screen for a quick hook-up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ባ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the TV on or off. 8 When using the remote. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up from your Digital Camera to your desired... be displayed on the front control panel until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to view your favorite show or new recording. This button also serves as the IR receiver (remote sensor...
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... lasting performance. 4. If light is blinking, lamp cover is warming up the TV screen. Make sure to turn off during normal operation. Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is too hot. Check assembly condition of manufacturer. 9 Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is not received from the...
... lasting performance. 4. If light is blinking, lamp cover is warming up the TV screen. Make sure to turn off during normal operation. Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is too hot. Check assembly condition of manufacturer. 9 Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is not received from the...
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... front panel Photo Input Jack is provided to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of the standard video cable. 3. Turn on the TV screen. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the Photo Input using a USB cable and displaying them on the power of your digital camera.... If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your digital camera. PHOTO INPUT USB CABLE First, connect your TV.
... front panel Photo Input Jack is provided to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of the standard video cable. 3. Turn on the TV screen. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the Photo Input using a USB cable and displaying them on the power of your digital camera.... If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your digital camera. PHOTO INPUT USB CABLE First, connect your TV.
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... S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 3 and 4, but only one of U.S. NOTES: 1. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of these inputs may use composite video signal for high quality...
... S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 3 and 4, but only one of U.S. NOTES: 1. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of these inputs may use composite video signal for high quality...
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...Licensing LLC. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. ቪ RS232C Input For use with your LCD Rear PTV's remote control in a single cable. This connection will notify you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device... Interface are commercially available. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 78 to activate this connection, your TV On-Screen Display. 12 This feature allows the TV speakers to be controlled by means of uncompressed high-definition video and ...
...Licensing LLC. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. ቪ RS232C Input For use with your LCD Rear PTV's remote control in a single cable. This connection will notify you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device... Interface are commercially available. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 78 to activate this connection, your TV On-Screen Display. 12 This feature allows the TV speakers to be controlled by means of uncompressed high-definition video and ...
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... S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD HDMIIN1SERT THIS END IEEE1394 HDMI 2 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216...6,381,747 licensed for limited viewing uses only. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will allow you will provide this information to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1 ...
... S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER CableCARD HDMIIN1SERT THIS END IEEE1394 HDMI 2 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216...6,381,747 licensed for limited viewing uses only. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will allow you will provide this information to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1 ...
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... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of this TV, except when noted as a Digital VCR or Set-Top-Box INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R VCR...
... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of this TV, except when noted as a Digital VCR or Set-Top-Box INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R VCR...
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...other electronic equipment for additional information on page 14). In this feature. • If your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but only one audio ...output (mono sound), connect it is recommended to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature. Use these connections in place...
...other electronic equipment for additional information on page 14). In this feature. • If your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but only one audio ...output (mono sound), connect it is recommended to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature. Use these connections in place...
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See page 60 for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; RS232C 1 2 345 6 ...VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the external audio amplifier. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO...
See page 60 for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; RS232C 1 2 345 6 ...VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the external audio amplifier. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO...
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... shielded wire. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 17 INPUTS Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the AUDIO OUT of components and features. is not connected or the video device... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of each component for limited viewing uses only.
... shielded wire. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 17 INPUTS Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the AUDIO OUT of components and features. is not connected or the video device... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of each component for limited viewing uses only.
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...B 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel... video or line output. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of U.S. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to...
...B 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel... video or line output. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for more information on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of U.S. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to...
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... to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for more information on the TV set below. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 14), but note that is played back will be abnormal if the...ANT B 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel...
... to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for more information on the TV set below. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 14), but note that is played back will be abnormal if the...ANT B 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel...
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... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of device user settings determines final video appearance. 20 RS232C 1 2 345... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of uncompressed video to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of video contents. 3. RS232C...
... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of device user settings determines final video appearance. 20 RS232C 1 2 345... 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of uncompressed video to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of video contents. 3. RS232C...
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...from the AUDIO OUT L of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for tips on the TV set top box to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. RS232C 1 2 345... INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box.
...from the AUDIO OUT L of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 licensed for tips on the TV set top box to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. RS232C 1 2 345... INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box.