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... be of benefit to you obtain from it to the proper operation of electric shock to very high voltages and other hazards. NOTE: This television receiver will enable HITACHI to notify you to persons. This will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in the design of the television. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO...
... be of benefit to you obtain from it to the proper operation of electric shock to very high voltages and other hazards. NOTE: This television receiver will enable HITACHI to notify you to persons. This will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in the design of the television. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO...
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....org. Use only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Refer all warnings and instructions marked on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects. • This product contains lead and a lamp that the cable ground shall be located in accordance with a dry cloth. 7. Section 810 of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding...
....org. Use only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Refer all warnings and instructions marked on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects. • This product contains lead and a lamp that the cable ground shall be located in accordance with a dry cloth. 7. Section 810 of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding...
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... of set . 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) from overheating. BE ST VERTIC AL VIEWING 20 A NGLE 3' 0' 5' 1 0' 1 5' 2 0' R 4" Minimum 4" Minimum L S 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 1 0' 1 5' 2 0' VIEWING A NGLE 50 S IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. After extended use, the picture may darken, the color may hear a "pop" sound when the lamp "goes out." However, if you hear the cooling fan...
... of set . 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) from overheating. BE ST VERTIC AL VIEWING 20 A NGLE 3' 0' 5' 1 0' 1 5' 2 0' R 4" Minimum 4" Minimum L S 50 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 1 0' 1 5' 2 0' VIEWING A NGLE 50 S IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. After extended use, the picture may darken, the color may hear a "pop" sound when the lamp "goes out." However, if you hear the cooling fan...
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... of your TV when using your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio In jack. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used to connect your digital camera to connect your external component's remote control. 6 IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse Cable to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to control your TV functions from most stores that have phono connectors. Use this cable for the best sound quality.
... of your TV when using your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio In jack. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used to connect your digital camera to connect your external component's remote control. 6 IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse Cable to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to control your TV functions from most stores that have phono connectors. Use this cable for the best sound quality.
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... Too hot inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED NORMAL OPERATION TV CAN'T RECEIVE ANY (EXCEPT DURING REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS 5 SEC AFTER BY POWER OFF SEQUENCE POWER OFF) ACTION Need to cool down . NOTES: 1. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Make sure to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is not assembled securely after replacement. ቮ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. If light is blinking, lamp cover is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear...
... Too hot inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED NORMAL OPERATION TV CAN'T RECEIVE ANY (EXCEPT DURING REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS 5 SEC AFTER BY POWER OFF SEQUENCE POWER OFF) ACTION Need to cool down . NOTES: 1. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Make sure to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is not assembled securely after replacement. ቮ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your Hitachi dealer for lamp replacement procedure. If light is blinking, lamp cover is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear...
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... Input 3, 4 or 5 at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed or variable audio and video signals which are available. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button and CURSOR PAD of the remote control you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use composite video signal for recording. Input 1 and Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can select each video source. A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high quality video output...
... Input 3, 4 or 5 at a time. ቤ MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed or variable audio and video signals which are available. ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button and CURSOR PAD of the remote control you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use composite video signal for recording. Input 1 and Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can select each video source. A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high quality video output...
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... feature. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are for stereo amplifiers with your LCD Rear PTV's remote control in TV mode. ቮ IEEE1394 These jacks provide a digital interface for your television screen. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are commercially available. This feature allows the TV speakers to your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Use the HDMI input for your external digital devices, such...
... feature. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are for stereo amplifiers with your LCD Rear PTV's remote control in TV mode. ቮ IEEE1394 These jacks provide a digital interface for your television screen. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are commercially available. This feature allows the TV speakers to your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Use the HDMI input for your external digital devices, such...
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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 IEEE1394 HDMI 2 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of Deployment (POD) module). Press the EXIT button to your cable operator). Please wait. In order to start cable service for this device, please contact...
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 IEEE1394 HDMI 2 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of Deployment (POD) module). Press the EXIT button to your cable operator). Please wait. In order to start cable service for this device, please contact...
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... this feature. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI, IEEE1394 and component connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set- Use these may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it is recommended to use composite video signal for Input 1~Input 5. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page...
... this feature. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI, IEEE1394 and component connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set- Use these may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect it is recommended to use composite video signal for Input 1~Input 5. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page...
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... TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to the previous channel. Check the owner's manual of video and audio inputs and outputs. INPUTS Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel NOTE: When the TV is set below. 2. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to accommodate your particular assortment of U.S. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT...
... TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to the previous channel. Check the owner's manual of video and audio inputs and outputs. INPUTS Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel NOTE: When the TV is set below. 2. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to accommodate your particular assortment of U.S. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT...
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...INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to prevent illegal copying of U.S. When using HDMI connections to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. HDMI-HDMI 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card...
...INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to prevent illegal copying of U.S. When using HDMI connections to the previous channel. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. HDMI-HDMI 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 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card...
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... another. See page 15 for limited viewing uses only. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. IEEE 1394 allows the LCD Rear PTV and the external device to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). 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...
... another. See page 15 for limited viewing uses only. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. IEEE 1394 allows the LCD Rear PTV and the external device to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). 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...
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... light if the room is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box and select the SETTOP-BOX (STB) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the component you have a satellite receiver, use this button to control your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the Source Access on the remote (see page 44 for instructions on how to program the remote...
... light if the room is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box and select the SETTOP-BOX (STB) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the component you have a satellite receiver, use this button to control your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the Source Access on the remote (see page 44 for instructions on how to program the remote...
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... detailed picture (see Auto Channel Scan on pages 39-41 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD, except for settings changes). THE REMOTE CONTROL 30 Select CHANNEL GUIDE to compete with less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to display available program information. Only scanned programs that are available at the present time will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ...
... detailed picture (see Auto Channel Scan on pages 39-41 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD, except for settings changes). THE REMOTE CONTROL 30 Select CHANNEL GUIDE to compete with less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to display available program information. Only scanned programs that are available at the present time will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ...
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...-picture tuning, use the PIP button to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (ANT A, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4 or INPUT:5). RS232C 12 345 6 789 ባ ቢ A/V NET Audio Video OUTPUT GUIDE VCR Use above connection to cycle through the four different modes. ANT A input can be viewed as a sub-picture. 2. The green highlighted channel display will appear in one program at the same time. You can only be viewed as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4, or INPUT...
...-picture tuning, use the PIP button to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (ANT A, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4 or INPUT:5). RS232C 12 345 6 789 ባ ቢ A/V NET Audio Video OUTPUT GUIDE VCR Use above connection to cycle through the four different modes. ANT A input can be viewed as a sub-picture. 2. The green highlighted channel display will appear in one program at the same time. You can only be viewed as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4, or INPUT...
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... consult your set -top-box/satellite receiver when the correct four digit preset code is programmed for your settop-box/satellite receiver. The remote will now control your set -top-box/satellite systems. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for the set -top-box/satellite receiver as stated...
... consult your set -top-box/satellite receiver when the correct four digit preset code is programmed for your settop-box/satellite receiver. The remote will now control your set -top-box/satellite systems. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for the set -top-box/satellite receiver as stated...
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... rear panel of the TV. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 53 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 Timer Recording 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 Set Stand-By Mode Set Antenna settings. Set Channel List. Set specific...
... rear panel of the TV. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 53 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 Timer Recording 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 Set Stand-By Mode Set Antenna settings. Set Channel List. Set specific...
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.... 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. Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select Off Low Off Video Color Management Set User Colors Magenta Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Reset...
.... 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. Video Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Move SEL Select Off Low Off Video Color Management Set User Colors Magenta Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Reset...
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... picture ratings. LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on , the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 will be set . It can also be used in -Picture will also be viewed during that you forget your access code, use the factory code 7777 to block various types of movies and video tapes based on the screen to its content (see page 69). 2. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE...
... picture ratings. LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on , the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 will be set . It can also be used in -Picture will also be viewed during that you forget your access code, use the factory code 7777 to block various types of movies and video tapes based on the screen to its content (see page 69). 2. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE...
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... dark or it is time to 45 minutes after the power has been switched off frequently may explode if improperly handled. Turning on and off and A.C. Do not touch glass surface of the LCD Rear PTV. Unplug product's power cord from flammable materials. • Do not pour water onto the removed lamp or put any foreign objects inside the lamp receptacle on the TV set. cord...
... dark or it is time to 45 minutes after the power has been switched off frequently may explode if improperly handled. Turning on and off and A.C. Do not touch glass surface of the LCD Rear PTV. Unplug product's power cord from flammable materials. • Do not pour water onto the removed lamp or put any foreign objects inside the lamp receptacle on the TV set. cord...
