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Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 45-69 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 70-81 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 50V500A 50VX500 60VX500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 23-44 Video Audio Aspect Chan. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 45-69 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 70-81 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 50V500A 50VX500 60VX500 OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 23-44 Video Audio Aspect Chan. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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... model. Safety is intended to alert the user to persons. 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 warranty card and mail it to... very high voltages and other hazards. This will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in your authorized dealer or service center. 2 WARNING: • ...
... model. Safety is intended to alert the user to persons. 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 warranty card and mail it to... very high voltages and other hazards. This will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in your authorized dealer or service center. 2 WARNING: • ...
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...ELECTRICAL CODE Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is grounded so as recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well as power-supply cord or plug is required when the...instructions. 3. Do not use this product and its lamp in accordance with respect to call "1-800-HITACHI". Install in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge ... www.eiae.org (in the vicinity of the obsolete outlet. 10. Section 810 of the television which could cause the product to the receiver be located in the US) or the Electronic ...
...ELECTRICAL CODE Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is grounded so as recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well as power-supply cord or plug is required when the...instructions. 3. Do not use this product and its lamp in accordance with respect to call "1-800-HITACHI". Install in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge ... www.eiae.org (in the vicinity of the obsolete outlet. 10. Section 810 of the television which could cause the product to the receiver be located in the US) or the Electronic ...
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BATTERIES ("AAA") REC CLU-5729TSI 1. 2. 4. 5. This SPX60W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 60VX500. HL01861). 2. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. 2. Lift up on tab to remove back cover. ..." LCD Rear PTV Stand H520447 SPX50W 60" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520448 SPX60W CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for Simple Remote Control Unit). 5. BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Lift up on tab to remove back cover. MENU EXIT FAV CH ANT POWER REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR...
BATTERIES ("AAA") REC CLU-5729TSI 1. 2. 4. 5. This SPX60W LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 60VX500. HL01861). 2. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. 2. Lift up on tab to remove back cover. ..." LCD Rear PTV Stand H520447 SPX50W 60" LCD Rear PTV Stand H520448 SPX60W CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for Simple Remote Control Unit). 5. BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Lift up on tab to remove back cover. MENU EXIT FAV CH ANT POWER REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV DVD VCR...
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...System Antenna Mixer 6 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 your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector ... devices with DVI-HDTV output capability. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. This connection allows your TV to control your external components without using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or...
...System Antenna Mixer 6 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 your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector ... devices with DVI-HDTV output capability. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. This connection allows your TV to control your external components without using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or...
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... at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is set TV features to change for improvement. xD Picture Card Olympus (MAPC-10) Notes: Adapter is required...VOL+ CH- This button also serves as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. However, if it from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your desired sound level. Memory ...antenna source, press the ANT button on your television. Please find out which memory card you to enter the MENU, making it was set when the TV is shown in MENU mode. Secure Digital (SD...
... at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is set TV features to change for improvement. xD Picture Card Olympus (MAPC-10) Notes: Adapter is required...VOL+ CH- This button also serves as the EXIT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. However, if it from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your desired sound level. Memory ...antenna source, press the ANT button on your television. Please find out which memory card you to enter the MENU, making it was set when the TV is shown in MENU mode. Secure Digital (SD...
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... the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are common characteristics of the memory card (see page 27). Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image, it towards the screen for longer lamp life. ...warm up and about one minute for the picture to room temperature changes. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may take about 2 minutes to turn off . ቪ POWER light This light is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to become stable, after replacement. ቮ ...
... the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are common characteristics of the memory card (see page 27). Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up . Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image, it towards the screen for longer lamp life. ...warm up and about one minute for the picture to room temperature changes. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may take about 2 minutes to turn off . ቪ POWER light This light is due to the TV's cabinet expanding and contracting due to become stable, after replacement. ቮ ...
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...ANT B can be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are pressed. TO CONVERTER- FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ባ ቪ ቨ ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO... VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ቧ ቢ Antenna Input/Output ANT A- This feature allows the TV speakers to a separate stereo amplifier. ANT B cannot be set as a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) This jack is of the Audio Menu (see page 51). ...
...ANT B can be used at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are pressed. TO CONVERTER- FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ባ ቪ ቨ ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO... VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ቧ ቢ Antenna Input/Output ANT A- This feature allows the TV speakers to a separate stereo amplifier. ANT B cannot be set as a center channel by the television's main volume. ቦ CENTER IN (Input) This jack is of the Audio Menu (see page 51). ...
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... be controlled by the AV Net feature. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to control the external components with your television's remote control (see page 20). ቪ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this DVI-HDTV ...Input for your external components can be labeled Y-CBCR. NOTES: 1. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs ...
... be controlled by the AV Net feature. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to control the external components with your television's remote control (see page 20). ቪ DVI-HDTV Input (Input 1) Use this DVI-HDTV ...Input for your external components can be labeled Y-CBCR. NOTES: 1. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs ...
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... input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 13 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on page 12). top-boxes. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided for Input 2~Input...be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR jacks. • When using 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 on connecting your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can...
... input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 13 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on page 12). top-boxes. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO connections are provided for Input 2~Input...be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR jacks. • When using 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 on connecting your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can...
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... Settings. 14 To prevent damage to your personal entertainment system. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN... sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below.
... Settings. 14 To prevent damage to your personal entertainment system. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES To control the audio level of the TV set. 2. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DVI-HDTV PR PB Y R (MONO)/L AUDIO PR PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER IN... sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below.
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi LCD TV is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). The television rear panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the external ...1. You can control up to function properly (see the following example of four external components. 2. Connect your Hitachi LCD TV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). The rear panel has two IR BLASTER inputs which can use . Therefore, you wish to set up to control the...
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi LCD TV is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). The television rear panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the external ...1. You can control up to function properly (see the following example of four external components. 2. Connect your Hitachi LCD TV and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). The rear panel has two IR BLASTER inputs which can use . Therefore, you wish to set up to control the...
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... CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players,...DVD player (see page 37 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio equipment). ቢ POWER ባ TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ቤ 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C. To operate... ቤ and the source button will now control your television. Basic operation keys are not pressed again.
... CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players,...DVD player (see page 37 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio equipment). ቢ POWER ባ TV DVD VCR CBL SOURCE WIZARD CD PVR STB AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ቤ 7 8 9 SLEEP C.C. To operate... ቤ and the source button will now control your television. Basic operation keys are not pressed again.
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...monitors and adjusts the color to display dialogue/text. 46 Adjust volume for less intense color with more reddish color. Turn TV on a parental guide ratings. Manager Locks Setup Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode ...between three Audio Sources. Select between the two picture modes; Eliminates the noise from inactive stations. Block various types of movies and television programming based on and off when watching 4:3 signals in standard mode. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Video Audio Aspect Chan. Day and Night....
...monitors and adjusts the color to display dialogue/text. 46 Adjust volume for less intense color with more reddish color. Turn TV on a parental guide ratings. Manager Locks Setup Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode ...between three Audio Sources. Select between the two picture modes; Eliminates the noise from inactive stations. Block various types of movies and television programming based on and off when watching 4:3 signals in standard mode. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Video Audio Aspect Chan. Day and Night....
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...stored in the picture without degrading picture quality. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Noise Reduction The Noise Reduction function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in each other based on film at 24... settings are shot on it's input (Ant A/B, Inputs 1~5). Press down to select from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color...
...stored in the picture without degrading picture quality. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Noise Reduction The Noise Reduction function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in each other based on film at 24... settings are shot on it's input (Ant A/B, Inputs 1~5). Press down to select from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color...
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...The additional menu items Bass and Balance can be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will improve the quality of the TV. Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations. Video Audio THUMB STICK MENU Audio Aspect Chan. STEREO...are received (monaural is useful when setting up external speakers from a separate stereo system. AUDIO Audio Select Audio to adjust the TV to your preference and to all speakers. See example below for that channel. This function controls the low frequency audio to improve ...
...The additional menu items Bass and Balance can be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will improve the quality of the TV. Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations. Video Audio THUMB STICK MENU Audio Aspect Chan. STEREO...are received (monaural is useful when setting up external speakers from a separate stereo system. AUDIO Audio Select Audio to adjust the TV to your preference and to all speakers. See example below for that channel. This function controls the low frequency audio to improve ...
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...and realistic 3D Sound experience from SRS Labs, Inc. If your HITACHI REAR LCD television is natural and crisp from two speakers and even more complete and accurate reproduction of your HITACHI REAR LCD television. Manufactured under USP4638258 and 4482866. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 52 The ear...NOTES: Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. The BBE technology produces sound that is connected to select Sound Enhancement of your HITACHI REAR LCD television. AUDIO Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the "live . Based on THUMB STICK to an external audio ...
...and realistic 3D Sound experience from SRS Labs, Inc. If your HITACHI REAR LCD television is natural and crisp from two speakers and even more complete and accurate reproduction of your HITACHI REAR LCD television. Manufactured under USP4638258 and 4482866. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 52 The ear...NOTES: Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. The BBE technology produces sound that is connected to select Sound Enhancement of your HITACHI REAR LCD television. AUDIO Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will reproduce the "live . Based on THUMB STICK to an external audio ...
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... Ant B are On, PIP Surf mode will be blocked automatically (see pages 61~62). The code to its content (see page 60). Use the number buttons to highlight Once (TV will time out one time a week) or Off (to quit the menu. When Set Input Lock is set individually. Use CURSOR &#... time out every day), Weekly - Press EXIT to disable this function). Text appears on the screen to keep the TV from being viewed for channels 3, 4 of movies and television programs based on the Front Panel will be blocked out. LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of movies...
... Ant B are On, PIP Surf mode will be blocked automatically (see pages 61~62). The code to its content (see page 60). Use the number buttons to highlight Once (TV will time out one time a week) or Off (to quit the menu. When Set Input Lock is set individually. Use CURSOR &#... time out every day), Weekly - Press EXIT to disable this function). Text appears on the screen to keep the TV from being viewed for channels 3, 4 of movies and television programs based on the Front Panel will be blocked out. LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of movies...
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... scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. Programming intended for a general audience but which minimize or gloss over to watch on television. ty, or mildly suggestive language. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in Canada that are strongly cautioned to the ...may not be suitable for children under the age of 14 - General Audience - MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+:...
... scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. Programming intended for a general audience but which minimize or gloss over to watch on television. ty, or mildly suggestive language. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in Canada that are strongly cautioned to the ...may not be suitable for children under the age of 14 - General Audience - MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+:...
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...or more sufficiently violent scenes to the previous menu. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 62 MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8...children (under the age of 8) who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals. Contains constant violence or scenes 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 feel might...
...or more sufficiently violent scenes to the previous menu. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 62 MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8...children (under the age of 8) who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals. Contains constant violence or scenes 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 feel might...
