Owners Guide
Page 1
has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 50VG825, 55VG825, 60VG825 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-88 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...88-91 USEFUL INFORMATION...92-97 LICENSE AGREEMENT...98 APPENDIXES ...99-100 INDEX ...101 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 50VG825, 55VG825, 60VG825 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-88 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...88-91 USEFUL INFORMATION...92-97 LICENSE AGREEMENT...98 APPENDIXES ...99-100 INDEX ...101 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
Owners Guide
Page 3
.... Warning • Do not place any changes or modifications made to this product and its lamp in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program... inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. For more information call your local cable company. Lead Notice This product contains lead and a lamp that any objects on back side of the television. Caution Never remove the back...
.... Warning • Do not place any changes or modifications made to this product and its lamp in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program... inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. For more information call your local cable company. Lead Notice This product contains lead and a lamp that any objects on back side of the television. Caution Never remove the back...
Owners Guide
Page 5
...." Also, be 0' used to the height of the set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it is its best, test various locations in front of the lamp, and should not be considered defective. 2. For best stereo separation, place the... noticeable in high definition television signal processor. It has no effect on a flat surface. However, if you are common characteristics of the TV and about one minute for the picture to set . This television includes a fan to display an image, it should not be considered defective...
...." Also, be 0' used to the height of the set up your new HITACHI Projection Television ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it is its best, test various locations in front of the lamp, and should not be considered defective. 2. For best stereo separation, place the... noticeable in high definition television signal processor. It has no effect on a flat surface. However, if you are common characteristics of the TV and about one minute for the picture to set . This television includes a fan to display an image, it should not be considered defective...
Owners Guide
Page 8
Front Panel Controls Lamp Temp Power First time use ቦ MENU/SELECT ̆ CHANNEL ̄ CURSOR ̈ VOLUME ̇ INPUT/...for your equipment's remote control at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned ON. ´ POWER button Press this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. This button also serves...at this button to a level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned ON. Press the INPUT button and select INPUT 5. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) ...
Front Panel Controls Lamp Temp Power First time use ቦ MENU/SELECT ̆ CHANNEL ̄ CURSOR ̈ VOLUME ̇ INPUT/...for your equipment's remote control at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned ON. ´ POWER button Press this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. This button also serves...at this button to a level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned ON. Press the INPUT button and select INPUT 5. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) ...
Owners Guide
Page 9
...TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. First time use Front Panel Controls ¾ POWER Light This light is on during normal operation. If light is not assembled securely after replacement. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are not watching for long lasting performance. 4. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection... Television has an internal lamp that may appear to be OFF when it is set to ...
...TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. First time use Front Panel Controls ¾ POWER Light This light is on during normal operation. If light is not assembled securely after replacement. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are not watching for long lasting performance. 4. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection... Television has an internal lamp that may appear to be OFF when it is set to ...
Owners Guide
Page 12
...contact your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Press the EXIT button to chosen cable channels. IMPORTANT: Please read the "Lamp Power Control" feature on page 75 before requesting a CableCARD (also known as shown below). Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,...Call your local cable operator if this information to control the external components with center signal output capability. Please wait. Rear Panel Connections First time use ¾ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for viewing. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. A digital cable subscription is ...
...contact your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Press the EXIT button to chosen cable channels. IMPORTANT: Please read the "Lamp Power Control" feature on page 75 before requesting a CableCARD (also known as shown below). Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,...Call your local cable operator if this information to control the external components with center signal output capability. Please wait. Rear Panel Connections First time use ¾ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for viewing. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. A digital cable subscription is ...
Owners Guide
Page 19
...four components. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD ...control up to work. Connect the IR Mouse cable to highlight SETUP. 6. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick ...
...four components. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD ...control up to work. Connect the IR Mouse cable to highlight SETUP. 6. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick ...
Owners Guide
Page 39
... On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press EXIT on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV. 2. Lamp Temp Power On-Screen Display 39 This part of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to navigate and highlight a different feature of...
... On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press EXIT on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV. 2. Lamp Temp Power On-Screen Display 39 This part of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to navigate and highlight a different feature of...
Owners Guide
Page 40
... Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Clock Settings. Adjust volume in the picture. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Choose English, French, ...or Spanish text. Enhance picture brightness in standard mode. Select internal or external speakers. Select Dynamic Range Compression to upgrade TV software. Adjust tint. Set Auto Channel Scan. NOTES: 1. Choose Automatic Contrast settings. Set Channel List. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block ...
... Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Clock Settings. Adjust volume in the picture. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Choose English, French, ...or Spanish text. Enhance picture brightness in standard mode. Select internal or external speakers. Select Dynamic Range Compression to upgrade TV software. Adjust tint. Set Auto Channel Scan. NOTES: 1. Choose Automatic Contrast settings. Set Channel List. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block ...
Owners Guide
Page 74
...to previous menu. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to choose from two menu backgrounds. 1. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Menu Preference ... Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to choose from three menu languages. 1. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference or Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up...
...to previous menu. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to choose from two menu backgrounds. 1. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Menu Preference ... Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to choose from three menu languages. 1. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference or Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up...
Owners Guide
Page 75
...The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Lamp Power Control or Automatic Power Saving Yes No Select yes to have the TV turn off automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes Move SEL Return On-Screen Display... The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Lamp Power Control or Automatic Power Saving Yes No Select yes to have the TV turned OFF automatically when a video signal is not detected for this feature to Off. 4. After CableCARD set ...
...The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Lamp Power Control or Automatic Power Saving Yes No Select yes to have the TV turn off automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes Move SEL Return On-Screen Display... The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Lamp Power Control or Automatic Power Saving Yes No Select yes to have the TV turned OFF automatically when a video signal is not detected for this feature to Off. 4. After CableCARD set ...
Owners Guide
Page 76
...to control your external Audio/Video equipment using your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control. Set AV Net Use this feature to previous menu. This is convenient when you want to work. 1. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will automatically turn off after the TV is turned on your VCR, laserdisc or DVD... player OFF. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control or Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set On-Screen Display 76 Setup INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Input 4 ...
...to control your external Audio/Video equipment using your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control. Set AV Net Use this feature to previous menu. This is convenient when you want to work. 1. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will automatically turn off after the TV is turned on your VCR, laserdisc or DVD... player OFF. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control or Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set On-Screen Display 76 Setup INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Input 4 ...
Owners Guide
Page 84
...region). Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR PAD ̇ to return to highlight and select DIGITAL CAPTIONS feature. 2. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Set Closed Captions...2. Caption Display will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is displayed on or off. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is on . Closed Caption is available when Closed Caption icon is on , Closed Caption will not work. 4. Some types of a television...
...region). Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR PAD ̇ to return to highlight and select DIGITAL CAPTIONS feature. 2. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Set Closed Captions...2. Caption Display will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is displayed on or off. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is on . Closed Caption is available when Closed Caption icon is on , Closed Caption will not work. 4. Some types of a television...
Owners Guide
Page 87
... signals when this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. Set this feature to OFF to as "off". Selecting ON for your TV, HITACHI will activate the TV tuners circuits when the TV is in "standby mode" which is required for the QUICK START UP feature will notify and provide you to quickly tune... flash card (MMC CARD). Digital signals often change and this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on . Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up...
... signals when this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. Set this feature to OFF to as "off". Selecting ON for your TV, HITACHI will activate the TV tuners circuits when the TV is in "standby mode" which is required for the QUICK START UP feature will notify and provide you to quickly tune... flash card (MMC CARD). Digital signals often change and this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on . Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up...
Owners Guide
Page 88
... page 97). The lamp may cause damage to the TV Set. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to cool before opening the lamp compartment or touching the lamp assembly or any foreign objects inside the lamp receptacle on the TV set. A "LAMP" indicator will not come on and off and A.C. MODEL# 50VG825 55VG825 60VG825 LAMP TYPE LP700 LP700 LP700...
... page 97). The lamp may cause damage to the TV Set. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to cool before opening the lamp compartment or touching the lamp assembly or any foreign objects inside the lamp receptacle on the TV set. A "LAMP" indicator will not come on and off and A.C. MODEL# 50VG825 55VG825 60VG825 LAMP TYPE LP700 LP700 LP700...
Owners Guide
Page 89
Lamp Replacement Lamp Replacement 1. Lamp Replacement Lamp Compartment 89 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. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the lamp to cool before proceeding with lamp removal. 2. Locate the Lamp Compartment on the left side of the LCD TV.
Lamp Replacement Lamp Replacement 1. Lamp Replacement Lamp Compartment 89 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. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the lamp to cool before proceeding with lamp removal. 2. Locate the Lamp Compartment on the left side of the LCD TV.
Owners Guide
Page 90
... may not operate correctly. HANDLE LAMP UNIT REMOVE SCREWS HANDLE 5. Place the removed lamp into the empty box of the new lamp or its original position. • Tighten the screws firmly on the lamp unit. Lamp Replacement 3. If they are loose, the TV may cause fire or severe burns.... Exercise caution when removing the lamp unit to avoid injury to its receptacle. Remove the lamp cover. Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver...
... may not operate correctly. HANDLE LAMP UNIT REMOVE SCREWS HANDLE 5. Place the removed lamp into the empty box of the new lamp or its original position. • Tighten the screws firmly on the lamp unit. Lamp Replacement 3. If they are loose, the TV may cause fire or severe burns.... Exercise caution when removing the lamp unit to avoid injury to its receptacle. Remove the lamp cover. Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver...
Owners Guide
Page 91
... atwww.epsc.ca (in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Dispose of this product and its lamp in Canada). For more information, call "1-800-Hitachi". 91 Useful Information Without installing the lamp cover, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 9). Be sure to www.lamprecycle.org. Plug power cord...
... atwww.epsc.ca (in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Dispose of this product and its lamp in Canada). For more information, call "1-800-Hitachi". 91 Useful Information Without installing the lamp cover, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 9). Be sure to www.lamprecycle.org. Plug power cord...
Owners Guide
Page 95
...: If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is usually caused by interference from the TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to upgrade your picture may improve reception. .... GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by defects in the picture. When the signal is reflected from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, ghosting of contrast in the antenna system such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from automobile ignition systems, neon...
...: If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is usually caused by interference from the TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to upgrade your picture may improve reception. .... GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by defects in the picture. When the signal is reflected from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, ghosting of contrast in the antenna system such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from automobile ignition systems, neon...
Owners Guide
Page 101
... 41 Contrast 41 Contrast Mode 42 D Date 72 Daylight Saving Correction 72 G Guide Button 7, 24 H HDMI 11, 13, 17 I Input button 7, 24 L Lamp Replacement 88-91 Language Menu Language 74 Audio Language 46 Locks Change Access Code 67 Channel Lock 67 Front Panel Lock 67 Movie Ratings 68... TV Ratings 69 TV Ratings (Canadian - French 71 Loudness 45 M Menu Preference Language 74 Background 74 Monitor Out 85 P Pause (Freeze) Button 7, 22, 30 ...
... 41 Contrast 41 Contrast Mode 42 D Date 72 Daylight Saving Correction 72 G Guide Button 7, 24 H HDMI 11, 13, 17 I Input button 7, 24 L Lamp Replacement 88-91 Language Menu Language 74 Audio Language 46 Locks Change Access Code 67 Channel Lock 67 Front Panel Lock 67 Movie Ratings 68... TV Ratings 69 TV Ratings (Canadian - French 71 Loudness 45 M Menu Preference Language 74 Background 74 Monitor Out 85 P Pause (Freeze) Button 7, 22, 30 ...