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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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...CATV system installer: This reminder is grounded so as provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the proper operation of HITACHI televisions. The lightning flash with a dry cloth. 7. Do not install near water. 6. The wide blade or the third prong...grounding-type plug. Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to constitute a risk of cable entry...
...CATV system installer: This reminder is grounded so as provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the proper operation of HITACHI televisions. The lightning flash with a dry cloth. 7. Do not install near water. 6. The wide blade or the third prong...grounding-type plug. Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to constitute a risk of cable entry...
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LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from outside light may hear a "pop" sound when the lamp "goes out." During ...the receiver cabinet and as close as the viewer moves to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at least 10cm (4 inches) from the TV cabinet, it on the TV's functions. 4. After extended use How to the left and right of the room...
LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the screen. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from outside light may hear a "pop" sound when the lamp "goes out." During ...the receiver cabinet and as close as the viewer moves to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at least 10cm (4 inches) from the TV cabinet, it on the TV's functions. 4. After extended use How to the left and right of the room...
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...channel. LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. Television CBL... - Set-Top-Box VCR - Video Cassette Recorder/Player DVD - MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if...
...channel. LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. Television CBL... - Set-Top-Box VCR - Video Cassette Recorder/Player DVD - MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if...
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...LCD Rear Projection Television for proper part. When the TV is turned OFF, the Power Light will blink to indicate that lights up . If this indicator is lit, the optic unit is not assembled securely after replacement. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT Call for lamp replacement procedure. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection... first blink to display an On-Screen warning. See page 55-58 for Service LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. Consult your Hitachi dealer for longer lamp life. 9 If light is blinking,...
...LCD Rear Projection Television for proper part. When the TV is turned OFF, the Power Light will blink to indicate that lights up . If this indicator is lit, the optic unit is not assembled securely after replacement. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT Call for lamp replacement procedure. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection... first blink to display an On-Screen warning. See page 55-58 for Service LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. Consult your Hitachi dealer for longer lamp life. 9 If light is blinking,...
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... program the remote to control your VCR). The remote will now control your television. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and ...the DVD button. 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 TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area. To operate ...
... program the remote to control your VCR). The remote will now control your television. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and ...the DVD button. 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 TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area. To operate ...
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... 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 Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION Audio Video OUTPUT VCR...a DIGITAL channel can watch more than one program at the same time. POP Mode Picture-in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. When an ANALOG channel or INPUT is not available with separate tuning ...
... 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 Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 HDMI INPUT 2 CAUTION Audio Video OUTPUT VCR...a DIGITAL channel can watch more than one program at the same time. POP Mode Picture-in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. When an ANALOG channel or INPUT is not available with separate tuning ...
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Lamp Temp Power On-Screen Display 31 On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on the remote control to select. 3. Press the SELECT button to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. Press MENU on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to display the different features on the remote control to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu.
Lamp Temp Power On-Screen Display 31 On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on the remote control to select. 3. Press the SELECT button to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. Press MENU on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to display the different features on the remote control to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu.
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...set to Black/White for more in the picture without degrading picture quality. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. It may be reconciled. Set NOISE REDUCTION to select VERTICAL POSITION. 34 Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. Press the CURSOR buttons ...frames or still pictures per second, instead of Black and set to High, Sharpness function is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television will be selected and adjusted in light scenes using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3.
...set to Black/White for more in the picture without degrading picture quality. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. It may be reconciled. Set NOISE REDUCTION to select VERTICAL POSITION. 34 Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. Press the CURSOR buttons ...frames or still pictures per second, instead of Black and set to High, Sharpness function is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television will be selected and adjusted in light scenes using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3.
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... to have Audio volume that can control the volume output by Mode Move SEL Select TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to MONITOR. When PIP SURF is selected, VARIABLE AUDIO OUT will not be controlled by the LCD Rear Projection TV Volume Up/Down. Closed Caption and Digital Captions availability and content depends on , Closed...
... to have Audio volume that can control the volume output by Mode Move SEL Select TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to MONITOR. When PIP SURF is selected, VARIABLE AUDIO OUT will not be controlled by the LCD Rear Projection TV Volume Up/Down. Closed Caption and Digital Captions availability and content depends on , Closed...
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... outlet and allow lamp to cool for a new lamp unit. MODEL# 50VF820 55VF820 60VF820 LAMP TYPE LP700 LP700 LP700 PART# UX21516 UX21516 UX21516 • When replacing the lamp, ...in use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on and off and A.C. Do not touch glass surface of the LCD Rear PTV. For lamp recycling and...with a new lamp. Using other lamps may explode if improperly handled. Lamp Replacement 55 CAUTION! For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." Do not touch the receptacle. • Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the...
... outlet and allow lamp to cool for a new lamp unit. MODEL# 50VF820 55VF820 60VF820 LAMP TYPE LP700 LP700 LP700 PART# UX21516 UX21516 UX21516 • When replacing the lamp, ...in use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on and off and A.C. Do not touch glass surface of the LCD Rear PTV. For lamp recycling and...with a new lamp. Using other lamps may explode if improperly handled. Lamp Replacement 55 CAUTION! For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." Do not touch the receptacle. • Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the...
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Lamp Replacement Lamp Compartment 56 Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. 120V Lamp Temp Power CAUTION: The lamp is very hot and may cause fire or severe burns. Locate the Lamp Compartment on the left side of the LCD TV. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the lamp to cool before proceeding with lamp removal. 2. Lamp Replacement Lamp Replacement 1.
Lamp Replacement Lamp Compartment 56 Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. 120V Lamp Temp Power CAUTION: The lamp is very hot and may cause fire or severe burns. Locate the Lamp Compartment on the left side of the LCD TV. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the lamp to cool before proceeding with lamp removal. 2. Lamp Replacement Lamp Replacement 1.
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... of lasting entertainment from your Television away from the wall outlet if your Television will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Place your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television. 59 Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to cease operation. Press the POWER...
... of lasting entertainment from your Television away from the wall outlet if your Television will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Place your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television. 59 Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to cease operation. Press the POWER...