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... THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Home Electronics Division may be notified that may void the user's authority to operate the television. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in your product model. This will be discovered in accordance with...
... THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Home Electronics Division may be notified that may void the user's authority to operate the television. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in your product model. This will be discovered in accordance with...
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... or owner of the video program material. • This digital television is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by your safety. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. For lamp recycling...
... or owner of the video program material. • This digital television is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by your safety. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. For lamp recycling...
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... picture to become excessively hot, for best performance. If the TV's audio output will be connected to 18 feet from the screen. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image, it may appear on the TV's functions. 4. It has no effect on the screen. 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 10 cm (4 inches...
... picture to become excessively hot, for best performance. If the TV's audio output will be connected to 18 feet from the screen. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image, it may appear on the TV's functions. 4. It has no effect on the screen. 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 10 cm (4 inches...
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...-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the RS232C input located on the rear panel so you have phono connectors. If you can control some of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the TV. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to an audio amplifier with an S-Video...
...-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the RS232C input located on the rear panel so you have phono connectors. If you can control some of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the TV. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to an audio amplifier with an S-Video...
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... part. INDICATOR LAMP LED TEMP LED POWER LED INDICATION LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON SHORT 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 COOL DOWN ACTION Need to cool down . POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is too hot. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up and about 2 minutes to replace...
... part. INDICATOR LAMP LED TEMP LED POWER LED INDICATION LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON SHORT 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 COOL DOWN ACTION Need to cool down . POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is too hot. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up and about 2 minutes to replace...
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... DTV services are used for recording. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ቭ ቤ ብ 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 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the remote control you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use composite video signal...
... DTV services are used for recording. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ቭ ቤ ብ 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 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the remote control you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use composite video signal...
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... pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 67 to activate this input). ቫ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are commercially available. This feature allows the TV speakers to be set as a center channel by selecting "TV as a center speaker. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL...
... pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 67 to activate this input). ቫ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are commercially available. This feature allows the TV speakers to be set as a center channel by selecting "TV as a center speaker. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL...
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Digital Cable ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ANT B MONITOR OUT 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 HDMI 2 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the Rear Panel Jacks. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; The third screen below appears. Please wait. A digital cable subscription is not authorized...
Digital Cable ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ANT B MONITOR OUT 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 HDMI 2 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the Rear Panel Jacks. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; The third screen below appears. Please wait. A digital cable subscription is not authorized...
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... TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for more information on line input-output connections. • You may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 14 Refer to your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections are provided for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect...
... TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for more information on line input-output connections. • You may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 14 Refer to your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be used at a time. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 & 2) connections are provided for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect...
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... laserdisc player. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of components and features. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the Antenna and Input of U.S. ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) 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 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus...
... laserdisc player. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of components and features. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the Antenna and Input of U.S. ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) 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 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus...
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Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to rear panel jacks. 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel. A single VCR can be abnormal if...
Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to rear panel jacks. 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel. A single VCR can be abnormal if...
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... the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to -point connection for delivery of U.S. HDMI-HDMI 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of uncompressed video to prevent illegal copying of device user settings...
... the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to -point connection for delivery of U.S. HDMI-HDMI 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of uncompressed video to prevent illegal copying of device user settings...
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... operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box and select the SET-TOPBOX (STB) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. NOTE: When you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your satellite receiver (see page 36 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your TV, point the remote control at the remote...
... operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box and select the SET-TOPBOX (STB) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. NOTE: When you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your satellite receiver (see page 36 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your TV, point the remote control at the remote...
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... picture mode settings, see Auto Channel Scan on , off or auto. Select Night for night time viewing with more detailed picture (see page 44 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will show in the Channel Guide (see page 60. ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on the setup menu (see page 66). 24 Select CHANNEL GUIDE to access the Channel Guide. Only scanned programs that are available at the present time will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button...
... picture mode settings, see Auto Channel Scan on , off or auto. Select Night for night time viewing with more detailed picture (see page 44 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will show in the Channel Guide (see page 60. ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on the setup menu (see page 66). 24 Select CHANNEL GUIDE to access the Channel Guide. Only scanned programs that are available at the present time will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button...
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...component input or Digital signal 16x9 Format. ANT B will not be viewed as a sub-picture. 2. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of U.S. 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card...
...component input or Digital signal 16x9 Format. ANT B will not be viewed as a sub-picture. 2. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of U.S. 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 HDMI 2 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card...
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...-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded set-topbox/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. In the unlikely event that matches your set-topbox/satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons...
...-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded set-topbox/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. In the unlikely event that matches your set-topbox/satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons...
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... on /off automatically when a video signal is only available for 15 minutes. NOTES: 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Set the Antenna Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel List Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out CableCARD Info Set AV Control Upgrades Quick Start Up Set Antenna settings.
... on /off automatically when a video signal is only available for 15 minutes. NOTES: 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Set the Antenna Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel List Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out CableCARD Info Set AV Control Upgrades Quick Start Up Set Antenna settings.
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... colors to select User Colors setting. NOTE: When the Set User Colors box is selected, only the selected Input will return to factory conditions. 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% 50% High High Dynamic Night Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select Off Low Off ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Color Management Use this input to the original factory settings. Reset Move SEL Select Use...
... colors to select User Colors setting. NOTE: When the Set User Colors box is selected, only the selected Input will return to factory conditions. 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% 50% High High Dynamic Night Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select Off Low Off ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Color Management Use this input to the original factory settings. Reset Move SEL Select Use...
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Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel. If you forget your access code, use the factory code 7777 to quit the menu. Press EXIT to erase your preference. LOCKS Locks This function will be deactivated. 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Use the number buttons to highlight function and then press the SELECT button. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for a scheduled time period that TV TIME LOCK is turned on (Ì TIME LOCK) you set the BEGIN and...
Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel. If you forget your access code, use the factory code 7777 to quit the menu. Press EXIT to erase your preference. LOCKS Locks This function will be deactivated. 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Use the number buttons to highlight function and then press the SELECT button. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for a scheduled time period that TV TIME LOCK is turned on (Ì TIME LOCK) you set the BEGIN and...
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...-HITACHI." cord has been unplugged. • Do not touch the glass of the new lamp or make it is removed, do not put any foreign objects inside the lamp receptacle on . 69 LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on and off and A.C. heating. • Install the lamp cover correctly, otherwise power will light when lamp becomes hot. A "LAMP" indicator will not come on the TV set...
...-HITACHI." cord has been unplugged. • Do not touch the glass of the new lamp or make it is removed, do not put any foreign objects inside the lamp receptacle on . 69 LAMP REPLACEMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on and off and A.C. heating. • Install the lamp cover correctly, otherwise power will light when lamp becomes hot. A "LAMP" indicator will not come on the TV set...