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...; Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that a safety problem should be discovered in the instructions, as this section illustrates safety tips which will display television closed captioning...
...; Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that a safety problem should be discovered in the instructions, as this section illustrates safety tips which will display television closed captioning...
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... periods of the video program material. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that contains mercury. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 17. Clean only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be connected to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product and its lamp in accordance with...
... periods of the video program material. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that contains mercury. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 17. Clean only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be connected to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product and its lamp in accordance with...
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.... Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to 18 feet from the perforated back cover of set . It has no effect on the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from overheating. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. However, if you hear a "cracking" sound from the side of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is constructed with speaker placement for best performance. Picture brightness decreases as...
.... Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to 18 feet from the perforated back cover of set . It has no effect on the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from overheating. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at its large viewing screen. However, if you hear a "cracking" sound from the side of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is constructed with speaker placement for best performance. Picture brightness decreases as...
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... audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. HDMI Cable This cable is used to 75-Ohm). If you can be made with an HDMI output connection to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Consult your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped with shielded video and audio cables...
... audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. HDMI Cable This cable is used to 75-Ohm). If you can be made with an HDMI output connection to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Consult your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped with shielded video and audio cables...
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... TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ POWER light This light is on . Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is not received from the input jacks. INDICATOR LAMP LED TEMP LED POWER INDICATION LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON FAST BLINKING MEANING NO LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP WRONG LAMP UNIT ASSEMBLY / LAMP DOOR OPEN Too hot inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED NORMAL OPERATION 1. ~5 secs. ACTION Need to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is cooling down . Power ON is available. 2. Lamp is off . Lamp is off . Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection...
... TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቩ POWER light This light is on . Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is not received from the input jacks. INDICATOR LAMP LED TEMP LED POWER INDICATION LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON FAST BLINKING MEANING NO LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP WRONG LAMP UNIT ASSEMBLY / LAMP DOOR OPEN Too hot inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED NORMAL OPERATION 1. ~5 secs. ACTION Need to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is cooling down . Power ON is available. 2. Lamp is off . Lamp is off . Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection...
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... operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. • You may use composite video signal for Input 1~Input 5. • It may be used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for additional information on page 12). top-boxes. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in place of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables...
... operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. • You may use composite video signal for Input 1~Input 5. • It may be used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for additional information on page 12). top-boxes. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in place of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables...
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... panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Check the owner's manual of each component. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to the previous channel. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to view the program...
... panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. Check the owner's manual of each component. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to the previous channel. For best performance, video and audio cables should be OFF. CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to view the program...
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...: 1. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to your VCR operating guide...
...: 1. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to your VCR operating guide...
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... video or line output. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO...
... video or line output. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO...
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... previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player. HDMI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER 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 RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 HDMI Cable HDMI Output DVD Player or HDTV STB DVI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT...
... previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player. HDMI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER 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 RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 HDMI Cable HDMI Output DVD Player or HDTV STB DVI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO PB INPUT...
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... the laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. Press the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. The picture and sound that is...
... the laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. Press the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. The picture and sound that is...
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... operate your DVD player, point the remote at the screen of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver (SAT) and DVD players with one area. The remote will now control your cable box (see page 32 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box). Basic operation keys are grouped together in one touch. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is...
... operate your DVD player, point the remote at the screen of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver (SAT) and DVD players with one area. The remote will now control your cable box (see page 32 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box). Basic operation keys are grouped together in one touch. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is...
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... INPUT:5). ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will move the sub-picture. The green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture is convenient when you to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page 28). POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of the video inputs. Please refer to view antenna inputs on the INPUT signal. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to normal viewing from any PIP mode. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear...
... INPUT:5). ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will move the sub-picture. The green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture is convenient when you to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page 28). POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of the video inputs. Please refer to view antenna inputs on the INPUT signal. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to normal viewing from any PIP mode. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear...
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... instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for your set-top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. After replacing the batteries repeat the ቤ entire programming procedure as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above . ቢ SAT (Set-Top-Box/Satellite) button This button allows the remote to control your set-top- ቢ box...
... instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for your set-top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. After replacing the batteries repeat the ቤ entire programming procedure as shown on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above . ቢ SAT (Set-Top-Box/Satellite) button This button allows the remote to control your set-top- ቢ box...
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... Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Set AV Control Change Lock access code. Set the Screen Saver. Set specific time to display dialogue/text. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Ant A Ant B View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B. Set Clock Settings. Set Day/Night picture mode...
... Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Set AV Control Change Lock access code. Set the Screen Saver. Set specific time to display dialogue/text. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Ant A Ant B View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B. Set Clock Settings. Set Day/Night picture mode...
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...Set User Colors box is not checked, the listed colors will return to select User Colors setting. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 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 Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select Off Low Off Color Management Use this input to highlight function. VIDEO Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the Video Inputs...
...Set User Colors box is not checked, the listed colors will return to select User Colors setting. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 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 Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select Off Low Off Color Management Use this input to highlight function. VIDEO Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the Video Inputs...
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... the menu or select LOCKS to return to enter the access code. Video Audio Aspect Chan. NOTE: 1. The factory preset code is set . When SET INPUT LOCK is activated. 3. The TV cannot be viewed during that TV TIME LOCK is turned on the screen to your key number. LOCKS Locks This function will be deactivated. 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Enter a new four digit number. Picture-in -Picture will reset the access code number back to block various types of television programming based on motion picture ratings...
... the menu or select LOCKS to return to enter the access code. Video Audio Aspect Chan. NOTE: 1. The factory preset code is set . When SET INPUT LOCK is activated. 3. The TV cannot be viewed during that TV TIME LOCK is turned on the screen to your key number. LOCKS Locks This function will be deactivated. 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Enter a new four digit number. Picture-in -Picture will reset the access code number back to block various types of television programming based on motion picture ratings...
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... three hours. If no remote control button is turned on . Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions or Set Monitor Out Set AV Control Move SEL Select Use the CURSOR buttons to input 2. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE INPUTS to return to change Auto Link setting. NOTES: 1. When using the Auto Link feature, it detects a video signal to highlight the name of the five video inputs. When Auto is selected, the TV will turn on...
... three hours. If no remote control button is turned on . Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions or Set Monitor Out Set AV Control Move SEL Select Use the CURSOR buttons to input 2. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE INPUTS to return to change Auto Link setting. NOTES: 1. When using the Auto Link feature, it detects a video signal to highlight the name of the five video inputs. When Auto is selected, the TV will turn on...
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....epsc.ca (in use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on usage of the lamp. Using other lamps may cause severe overheating. • Install the lamp cover correctly, otherwise power will light when lamp becomes hot. Do not touch the receptacle. • Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the picture may become dark or it may cause damage to the TV Set. cord has been unplugged...
....epsc.ca (in use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on usage of the lamp. Using other lamps may cause severe overheating. • Install the lamp cover correctly, otherwise power will light when lamp becomes hot. Do not touch the receptacle. • Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the picture may become dark or it may cause damage to the TV Set. cord has been unplugged...
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... Audio Settings 41-42 Audio Source 42 Auto Color 40 Auto Noise Cancel 42 B Balance 41 Bass 41 Black Enhancement 38 Brightness 38 C Channel Manager 44-47 Auto Channel Scan 45 Channel Source 44 Clock Time 53 Date 53 Closed Captions Analog Captions 60 Color Management 39 Color Temperature 38 Color 38 Contrast 38 D DVI Input 18 E Event Timer 55 H HDMI 11, 18 I Input Setup 59 Inputs Button 23 L Lamp Lamp Indicator 8 Lamp Replacement 62-65 Language Menu Language 57 Locks Change Access Code 48 Channel Lock 48 Input Lock 48 Front Panel Lock...
... Audio Settings 41-42 Audio Source 42 Auto Color 40 Auto Noise Cancel 42 B Balance 41 Bass 41 Black Enhancement 38 Brightness 38 C Channel Manager 44-47 Auto Channel Scan 45 Channel Source 44 Clock Time 53 Date 53 Closed Captions Analog Captions 60 Color Management 39 Color Temperature 38 Color 38 Contrast 38 D DVI Input 18 E Event Timer 55 H HDMI 11, 18 I Input Setup 59 Inputs Button 23 L Lamp Lamp Indicator 8 Lamp Replacement 62-65 Language Menu Language 57 Locks Change Access Code 48 Channel Lock 48 Input Lock 48 Front Panel Lock...