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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 50VS810, 60VS810, 70VS810, 50VS810A, 60VS810A, 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 50VS810, 60VS810, 70VS810, 50VS810A, 60VS810A, 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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.... INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. Safety is also foremost in our minds in your HITACHI television. This will enable HITACHI to notify you . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be discovered ...within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the proper operation of HITACHI televisions. 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 your...
.... INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. Safety is also foremost in our minds in your HITACHI television. This will enable HITACHI to notify you . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be discovered ...within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the proper operation of HITACHI televisions. 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 your...
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... particular, specifies that produce heat. 9. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of time. 14. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other intellectual property rights. ufacturer. 12. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ...not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to Article 820-40 of the television which could cause the product to a cable system providing such programming. A CableCARD provided by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to retrieve the objects. • This ...
... particular, specifies that produce heat. 9. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of time. 14. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other intellectual property rights. ufacturer. 12. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ...not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to Article 820-40 of the television which could cause the product to a cable system providing such programming. A CableCARD provided by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to retrieve the objects. • This ...
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...OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) GUIDE C.C. 2. Match the batteries to remove back cover. Remote Control Unit CLU-3842WL (Part No. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace the cover. This SPF50 LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 60VS810/60VS810A....following accessories before disposing of resulting in instability causing possible injury. CLEANING CLOTH LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VS810/50VS810A SPF50 / QJ01521 60VS810/60VS810A SPF60 / QJ01581 70VS810 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3.
...OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) GUIDE C.C. 2. Match the batteries to remove back cover. Remote Control Unit CLU-3842WL (Part No. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Replace the cover. This SPF50 LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 60VS810/60VS810A....following accessories before disposing of resulting in instability causing possible injury. CLEANING CLOTH LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VS810/50VS810A SPF50 / QJ01521 60VS810/60VS810A SPF60 / QJ01581 70VS810 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3.
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... so you have phono connectors. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Phono Connector Used on camcorders, VCRs and laser- disc players with shielded... to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the antenna jack on the TV. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have ...
... so you have phono connectors. Below are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Phono Connector Used on camcorders, VCRs and laser- disc players with shielded... to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the antenna jack on the TV. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from most stores that have ...
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... securely after replacement. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS ቪ POWER light This light is on during normal operation. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up and about 2 minutes to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is ... process irrespective of LAMP UNIT Call 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. Consult your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. Check assembly condition of manufacturer. 8 ...
... securely after replacement. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS ቪ POWER light This light is on during normal operation. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up and about 2 minutes to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is ... process irrespective of LAMP UNIT Call 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. Consult your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. Check assembly condition of manufacturer. 8 ...
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... all digital interface for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for stereo amplifiers with personal computers. 2. This feature allows the TV speakers to your external devices such as a center speaker. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition ...are available for HDMI input. ቨ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your television screen. Please see your TV. The TV must be used as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with third party home Audio/Video control systems which...
... all digital interface for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for stereo amplifiers with personal computers. 2. This feature allows the TV speakers to your external devices such as a center speaker. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition ...are available for HDMI input. ቨ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your television screen. Please see your TV. The TV must be used as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with third party home Audio/Video control systems which...
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... the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one of these connections in the example on the television. • Refer to use composite video signal for Input 1~Input 5. • It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Input 1 and 2 accepts both ... input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 14 FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and ...
... the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one of these connections in the example on the television. • Refer to use composite video signal for Input 1~Input 5. • It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Input 1 and 2 accepts both ... input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 14 FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and ...
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...,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB 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... 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 Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as an A/V receiver with optical input ...
...,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB 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... 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 Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as an A/V receiver with optical input ...
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.... Set Channel List. Set viewing reservation for TV programs. Set TV to turn off when watching 4:3 signals in the rear panel of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Set Monitor Out source. Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Set specific time to... when a video signal is not detected for ATSC signals. 2. Select to Lock TV. Select to access CableCARD information. Change Lock access code. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Choose English, French, or Spanish text...
.... Set Channel List. Set viewing reservation for TV programs. Set TV to turn off when watching 4:3 signals in the rear panel of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Set Monitor Out source. Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Set specific time to... when a video signal is not detected for ATSC signals. 2. Select to Lock TV. Select to access CableCARD information. Change Lock access code. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Choose English, French, or Spanish text...
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...turned ON from 4 menu items. Press the CURSOR PAD to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 47 NOTES: 1. NOTES: 1. Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will not be available (grayed out). It also maintains natural flesh tones while ...picture quality. When Auto Movie Mode is transferred to video for this function to adjust and balance the percentage of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. VIDEO Color Decoding Use this special feature to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes....
...turned ON from 4 menu items. Press the CURSOR PAD to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 47 NOTES: 1. NOTES: 1. Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will not be available (grayed out). It also maintains natural flesh tones while ...picture quality. When Auto Movie Mode is transferred to video for this function to adjust and balance the percentage of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. VIDEO Color Decoding Use this special feature to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes....
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AUDIO Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can ... tonal colors of the original performance. This function controls the low frequency audio to right balance of SRS Labs, Inc. symbol are trademarks of the Projection TV internal speakers. ence from BBE Sound, Inc. NOTES: Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under license from two speakers. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL...
AUDIO Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can ... tonal colors of the original performance. This function controls the low frequency audio to right balance of SRS Labs, Inc. symbol are trademarks of the Projection TV internal speakers. ence from BBE Sound, Inc. NOTES: Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under license from two speakers. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL...
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... TV's speakers will work as Center - It will improve the quality of both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 49 AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. ...Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations. This function turns loudness ON or OFF. See example below for that channel. The sources received will be displayed above the sources received. TV...
... TV's speakers will work as Center - It will improve the quality of both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 49 AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. ...Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations. This function turns loudness ON or OFF. See example below for that channel. The sources received will be displayed above the sources received. TV...
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... also be used in -Picture will be inappropriate due to block various types of movies and television programs based on the Front Panel will also be deactivated. 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When using TV TIME LOCK make sure the clock is selected, you forget your access code, use the factory..., and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can set (see page 56). Picture-in Canada that TV TIME LOCK is selected, various types of television programming based on the screen to the factory preset 0000. If MOVIE/TV Ratings Lock function settings are ON, SURF will reset the access code number back to...
... also be used in -Picture will be inappropriate due to block various types of movies and television programs based on the Front Panel will also be deactivated. 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When using TV TIME LOCK make sure the clock is selected, you forget your access code, use the factory..., and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can set (see page 56). Picture-in Canada that TV TIME LOCK is selected, various types of television programming based on the screen to the factory preset 0000. If MOVIE/TV Ratings Lock function settings are ON, SURF will reset the access code number back to...
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...If a CableCARD is selected, for children. When you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Once rating is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System (EAS) message in the event of a...Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Movie Ratings Status Not Rated: G: PG: PG-13: R: NC-...
...If a CableCARD is selected, for children. When you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Once rating is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System (EAS) message in the event of a...Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Movie Ratings Status Not Rated: G: PG: PG-13: R: NC-...
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...for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATINGS to return to older children. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and... not be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks TV Ratings Status D TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Move SEL Return Sub Category L S V FV Use the CURSOR ...
...for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATINGS to return to older children. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and... not be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks TV Ratings Status D TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Move SEL Return Sub Category L S V FV Use the CURSOR ...
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...will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. General Audience - ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 57 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:... will show the consequences of the acts. or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which minimize or gloss over to watch on television. Parental Guidance - Parents may consider some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no profanity, nudity or sexual content. Violence Guidelines: ...
...will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. General Audience - ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 57 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:... will show the consequences of the acts. or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which minimize or gloss over to watch on television. Parental Guidance - Parents may consider some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no profanity, nudity or sexual content. Violence Guidelines: ...
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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 (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Move SEL Return ... - Viewing with an adult is selected, for audiences of 16 - Once rating is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be suitable for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that you have selected. Viewing with an adult...
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 ans+: 18 ans+: Move SEL Return ... - Viewing with an adult is selected, for audiences of 16 - Once rating is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be suitable for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that you have selected. Viewing with an adult...
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...Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer. 2. When the INFO button is enabled. For safety, the TV should be turned off after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Timer will deactivate. 3. AM --:-- AM... not use this time. TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/... select START TIME AM/PM. If the clock is activated, the TV will automatically turn off when you can not use your television with the remote control. Please Set Clock First.
...Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer. 2. When the INFO button is enabled. For safety, the TV should be turned off after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Timer will deactivate. 3. AM --:-- AM... not use this time. TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/... select START TIME AM/PM. If the clock is activated, the TV will automatically turn off when you can not use your television with the remote control. Please Set Clock First.
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... available language, font, size and style of a television program or home video which are displayed on or off. CHANNEL: Text is for digital programs. This function will turn the display on the TV screen. Press the SELECT button to previous menu. ... Digital Caption Font Style Service: [1 2 3 4 5 6] Language: [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 previous menu. Closed Caption and Digital Captions availability and content depends on screen. 6. Your local...
... available language, font, size and style of a television program or home video which are displayed on or off. CHANNEL: Text is for digital programs. This function will turn the display on the TV screen. Press the SELECT button to previous menu. ... Digital Caption Font Style Service: [1 2 3 4 5 6] Language: [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 previous menu. Closed Caption and Digital Captions availability and content depends on screen. 6. Your local...