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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 42V710, 50V710, 60V710 42V715, 50V715, 60V715 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...41-68 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...69-72 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 73 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...74 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 75-83 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 42V710, 50V710, 60V710 42V715, 50V715, 60V715 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...41-68 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...69-72 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 73 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...74 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 75-83 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of the television. To help you operate these units. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are indicated on back side...
... VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of the television. To help you operate these units. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are indicated on back side...
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... damaged in accordance with the cart, stand, tripod, brack- An outdoor antenna should not be sure the antenna system is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on this product and its lamp in accordance with respect to rain or moisture, does...authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Dispose of this television. 1. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,...
... damaged in accordance with the cart, stand, tripod, brack- An outdoor antenna should not be sure the antenna system is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on this product and its lamp in accordance with respect to rain or moisture, does...authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Dispose of this television. 1. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,...
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...4 Use with other apparatus is incorrectly replaced. This SPX60WT LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50V710. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ("AA") OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) FIRST TIME USE GUIDE C.C. 1. This SPX50WT LCD... CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. HL02062) or CLU-3844WL (Part No. LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 42V710 SP42W / H520449 42V715 SPX42W / QJ01541 50V710 SP50WS / QJ01601 50V715 SPX50WT / QJ01603 60V710 SP60WS / QJ01602 60V715 SPX60WT / QJ01604 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 2.
...4 Use with other apparatus is incorrectly replaced. This SPX60WT LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50V710. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ("AA") OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) FIRST TIME USE GUIDE C.C. 1. This SPX50WT LCD... CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. HL02062) or CLU-3844WL (Part No. LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 42V710 SP42W / H520449 42V715 SPX42W / QJ01541 50V710 SP50WS / QJ01601 50V715 SPX50WT / QJ01603 60V710 SP60WS / QJ01602 60V715 SPX60WT / QJ01604 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 2.
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... with an Optical Audio In jack. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable... control system. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to screws of common connectors. USB Cable This cable is used to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. To...
... with an Optical Audio In jack. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable... control system. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to screws of common connectors. USB Cable This cable is used to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. To...
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... page 69-72 for Service INTERMEDIATE BLINKING LONG BLINKING TV CAN'T RECEIVE ANY REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS BY POWER OFF SEQENCE TV EXECUTING THE INITIAL DIGITAL TUNING 2. Please call service. ቭ LAMP indicator - Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to...LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are blinking in the order below, the television is not lit (OFF) when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for proper part. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up and about 2 minutes to replace if...
... page 69-72 for Service INTERMEDIATE BLINKING LONG BLINKING TV CAN'T RECEIVE ANY REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS BY POWER OFF SEQENCE TV EXECUTING THE INITIAL DIGITAL TUNING 2. Please call service. ቭ LAMP indicator - Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to...LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are blinking in the order below, the television is not lit (OFF) when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for proper part. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up and about 2 minutes to replace if...
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FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is required for your TV. Use the HDMI input for stereo amplifiers with personal computers. 2. In order to activate this input). ቫ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for your...Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for use with an HDMI output connection. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is the next-generation all the way to be set as a center ...
FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is required for your TV. Use the HDMI input for stereo amplifiers with personal computers. 2. In order to activate this input). ቫ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for your...Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for use with an HDMI output connection. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is the next-generation all the way to be set as a center ...
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...or DVI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information ... or Input 5, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used at a time. • Connect...be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this feature. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD ...
...or DVI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the television. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information ... or Input 5, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used at a time. • Connect...be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this feature. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD ...
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REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A 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 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus ...output of a separate audio amplifier. ᕅ These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the REAR output of a separate audio amplifier. ᕆ This subwoofer is connected to the diagram for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select ...
REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A 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 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus ...output of a separate audio amplifier. ᕅ These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the REAR output of a separate audio amplifier. ᕆ This subwoofer is connected to the diagram for speaker placement. ᕃ The television's internal speakers will act as center speaker (select ...
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.... Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Set viewing reservation for TV programs. Set TV to turn off when watching 4:3 signals in the rear panel of the TV. Set Monitor Out source. Select to lock channel, video input, and/...or front panel. Block various types of movies and television programming based on /off automatically ...
.... Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Set viewing reservation for TV programs. Set TV to turn off when watching 4:3 signals in the rear panel of the TV. Set Monitor Out source. Select to lock channel, video input, and/...or front panel. Block various types of movies and television programming based on /off automatically ...
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Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will not be available (grayed out). 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight and select "Reset" to return ... R G B Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR PAD to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE. Theatrical movies.... Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in each of 30 frames or 60 fields like video.
Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will not be available (grayed out). 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight and select "Reset" to return ... R G B Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR PAD to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE. Theatrical movies.... Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in each of 30 frames or 60 fields like video.
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...Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as though the sound was being produced live. AUDIO Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experi- The ear can be selected and adjusted...SRS will control the left to all speakers. NOTES: Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of the Projection TV internal speakers. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select Audio to return to select menu item. This function controls the low frequency audio...
...Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as though the sound was being produced live. AUDIO Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experi- The ear can be selected and adjusted...SRS will control the left to all speakers. NOTES: Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of the Projection TV internal speakers. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select Audio to return to select menu item. This function controls the low frequency audio...
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... It will allow you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. TV as the center speaker. Select this feature if using the internal speakers only. AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will improve the quality of both stereo and second audio are received (...monaural is noisy, this feature when setting up the external speakers. OFF - If a channel is tuned and is always received). The TV's speakers will be a secondary...
... It will allow you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. TV as the center speaker. Select this feature if using the internal speakers only. AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will improve the quality of both stereo and second audio are received (...monaural is noisy, this feature when setting up the external speakers. OFF - If a channel is tuned and is always received). The TV's speakers will be a secondary...
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... one time a week). The factory preset code is selected, you can be blocked. When TV RATINGS is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK, SET INPUT LOCK, and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of television programming based on , the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be set individually.... LOCK is set . Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight ONCE (TV will time out one time only), DAILY (TV will time out every day), WEEKLY (TV will block out the picture and sound of movies and television programs based on (Ì TIME LOCK) you set (see pages 57-58). Use ...
... one time a week). The factory preset code is selected, you can be blocked. When TV RATINGS is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK, SET INPUT LOCK, and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of television programming based on , the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be set individually.... LOCK is set . Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to highlight ONCE (TV will time out one time only), DAILY (TV will time out every day), WEEKLY (TV will block out the picture and sound of movies and television programs based on (Ì TIME LOCK) you set (see pages 57-58). Use ...
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...is blocked using the Locks feature, you want to block the MOVIE RATING that is dependent upon the movie that you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Parents strongly cautioned. No one 17 and under 13. Press SELECT to block. Motion Picture Ratings Chart G ...NC-17 X NOT RATED (NR) General audiences. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will immediately tune to the previous menu. A movie rating is viewed. Blocking "NOT RATED (NR)" programs may be able to tune to that ...
...is blocked using the Locks feature, you want to block the MOVIE RATING that is dependent upon the movie that you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Parents strongly cautioned. No one 17 and under 13. Press SELECT to block. Motion Picture Ratings Chart G ...NC-17 X NOT RATED (NR) General audiences. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will immediately tune to the previous menu. A movie rating is viewed. Blocking "NOT RATED (NR)" programs may be able to tune to that ...
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... sexual situation, more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue. TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart N/A TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D None. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 56 LOCKS TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you receive such messages, the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by...
... sexual situation, more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue. TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart N/A TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D None. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 56 LOCKS TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you receive such messages, the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by...
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Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR... infrequent, discreet, of violent acts. Programming generally considered acceptable for PG unsupervised viewing by pre-teens and early teens. or encourage children to watch on television. Other Content Guidelines: There will be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by children ages 8-13. ...
Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR... infrequent, discreet, of violent acts. Programming generally considered acceptable for PG unsupervised viewing by pre-teens and early teens. or encourage children to watch on television. Other Content Guidelines: There will be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by children ages 8-13. ...
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... (Frn) gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 + General - Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16...not be automatically blocked. Contains constant violence or scenes of 13 - Programming intended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be suitable for audiences of 8) who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals. Viewing ...
... (Frn) gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 + General - Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16...not be automatically blocked. Contains constant violence or scenes of 13 - Programming intended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be suitable for audiences of 8) who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals. Viewing ...
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... turned off after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Timer will deactivate. 3. TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. AM Jan 1, 2004 Ant A -------- Use CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆, ̄ to select Daily, Weekly ...̆, ̄ to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM/PM. NOTE: 1. If the clock is activated, the TV will automatically turn off when you can not use your television with the remote control. AM Jan 1, 2004 Ant A -------- When the INFO button is enabled. Event 2 --:-- ...
... turned off after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Timer will deactivate. 3. TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. AM Jan 1, 2004 Ant A -------- Use CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆, ̄ to select Daily, Weekly ...̆, ̄ to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM/PM. NOTE: 1. If the clock is activated, the TV will automatically turn off when you can not use your television with the remote control. AM Jan 1, 2004 Ant A -------- When the INFO button is enabled. Event 2 --:-- ...
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...PIP Surf is on the broadcaster. Digital Captions will not be available with this TV. 2. Auto will not work. 4. Text is on or off. Press ...[Unknown ] Font : [Default 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8] Size : Standard Small Large Style : Standard High Visibility [HITACHI] Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR PAD to select desired feature. CAPTION DISPLAY will help choose and set available language, font, size and... the function. Digital Captions Font Style are sometimes different from the Font Style of a television program or home video which are displayed on screen. 6. CHANNEL: 1 is used for...
...PIP Surf is on the broadcaster. Digital Captions will not be available with this TV. 2. Auto will not work. 4. Text is on or off. Press ...[Unknown ] Font : [Default 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8] Size : Standard Small Large Style : Standard High Visibility [HITACHI] Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR PAD to select desired feature. CAPTION DISPLAY will help choose and set available language, font, size and... the function. Digital Captions Font Style are sometimes different from the Font Style of a television program or home video which are displayed on screen. 6. CHANNEL: 1 is used for...