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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 50VX915, 60VX915, 70VX915 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-79 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...80-83 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 84 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...85 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 86-92 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 50VX915, 60VX915, 70VX915 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-79 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...80-83 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL 84 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...85 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX 86-92 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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... arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is also foremost in our minds in the design of HITACHI televisions. This will enable HITACHI to notify you obtain from it to this television. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that a safety problem should be notified that any changes or ... mail it to the proper operation of benefit to you to the presence of the television. 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 these...
... arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is also foremost in our minds in the design of HITACHI televisions. This will enable HITACHI to notify you obtain from it to this television. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that a safety problem should be notified that any changes or ... mail it to the proper operation of benefit to you to the presence of the television. 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 these...
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...instructions for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the video program material. • This digital television is prohibited. 3 For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." Read these instructions. 3. ing-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to provide ... digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by U.S. patents and other . Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Do not place any heat sources such as recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well...
...instructions for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the video program material. • This digital television is prohibited. 3 For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." Read these instructions. 3. ing-type plug. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to provide ... digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by U.S. patents and other . Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Do not place any heat sources such as recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well...
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... CLU-3843WL (Part No. Replace the cover. Lift up on tab to remove. OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VX915 SPF50 / QJ01521 60VX915 SPF60 / QJ01581 70VX915 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3. 5. FIRST TIME USE REMOTE CONTROL SIMPLE REMOTE CH + A/V NET BATTERIES ("AAA") CLEANING CLOTH...
... CLU-3843WL (Part No. Replace the cover. Lift up on tab to remove. OPTIONAL LCD REAR PTV STAND (NOT INCLUDED, ORDER SEPARATELY) LCD TV MODEL LCD STAND/PART NO. 50VX915 SPF50 / QJ01521 60VX915 SPF60 / QJ01581 70VX915 SPF70 / QJ01591 CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 1. 3. 5. FIRST TIME USE REMOTE CONTROL SIMPLE REMOTE CH + A/V NET BATTERIES ("AAA") CLEANING CLOTH...
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... video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse Cable to control your external components without using...
... video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse Cable to control your external components without using...
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... / LAMP DOOR OPEN 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 . Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and...
... / LAMP DOOR OPEN 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 . Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and...
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... video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. Use the HDMI input for your television screen. This connection also enables you to your TV On-Screen Display. 12 Hitachi will allow you to be controlled by means of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio...is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from Dolby Laboratories. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is the next-generation all the way to receive written ...
... video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. Use the HDMI input for your television screen. This connection also enables you to your TV On-Screen Display. 12 Hitachi will allow you to be controlled by means of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio...is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from Dolby Laboratories. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is the next-generation all the way to receive written ...
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...output to the TV's PR input. • You may 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 high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...the Y-PBPR jacks. • When using HDMI 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 on connecting your device has only one of the standard...
...output to the TV's PR input. • You may 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 high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ...the Y-PBPR jacks. • When using HDMI 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 on connecting your device has only one of the standard...
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... 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 Apparatus Claims of a separate audio amplifier. See page 60 for limited viewing uses only. and 6,381,747 licensed for AUDIO-Digital Output. 16... 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 capability...
... 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 Apparatus Claims of a separate audio amplifier. See page 60 for limited viewing uses only. and 6,381,747 licensed for AUDIO-Digital Output. 16... 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 capability...
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Block various types of the TV. Select to Lock TV. The CableCARD information feature of the Setup OSD is only available when a CableCARD from your cable operator is installed in the rear panel of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Set Channel List.... Set specific time to access CableCARD information. Set Clock Settings. Set viewing reservation for TV programs. Set Timer Recording for 15 minutes....
Block various types of the TV. Select to Lock TV. The CableCARD information feature of the Setup OSD is only available when a CableCARD from your cable operator is installed in the rear panel of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Set Channel List.... Set specific time to access CableCARD information. Set Clock Settings. Set viewing reservation for TV programs. Set Timer Recording for 15 minutes....
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...and select "Reset" to return all settings to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces ... or channel changes. Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. It ...also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of 30 frames or 60 fields like video....
...and select "Reset" to return all settings to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces ... or channel changes. Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. It ...also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of 30 frames or 60 fields like video....
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AUDIO Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI Television. Press CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select menu item. NOTE: If TREBLE is natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal ... you are registered trademarks of each instrument or sound effect is presented with its attendant harmonics or partials more complete and accurate reproduction of the Projection TV internal speakers. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of BBE Sound, Inc. BBE brings to...
AUDIO Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI Television. Press CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select menu item. NOTE: If TREBLE is natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal ... you are registered trademarks of each instrument or sound effect is presented with its attendant harmonics or partials more complete and accurate reproduction of the Projection TV internal speakers. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of BBE Sound, Inc. BBE brings to...
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...setting up the external speakers. Perfect Volume Loudness This function will improve the quality of the TV. It will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high frequency sounds when ... external speakers from a separate stereo system. Select this function will be displayed at low volume levels. TV as the center speaker. Select this feature if you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system..., etc. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 59 AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will be displayed above the sources received. ON - The...
...setting up the external speakers. Perfect Volume Loudness This function will improve the quality of the TV. It will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high frequency sounds when ... external speakers from a separate stereo system. Select this function will be displayed at low volume levels. TV as the center speaker. Select this feature if you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system..., etc. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 59 AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will be displayed above the sources received. ON - The...
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... the BEGIN and END times (CURSOR PAD ̈) and the TV cannot be blocked out. When TV TIME LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK, SET INPUT LOCK, and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used to change the access... code number, select Change Access Code. When using TV TIME LOCK make sure the clock is 0000. When ENGAGE LOCK is turned on motion...
... the BEGIN and END times (CURSOR PAD ̈) and the TV cannot be blocked out. When TV TIME LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK, SET INPUT LOCK, and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used to change the access... code number, select Change Access Code. When using TV TIME LOCK make sure the clock is 0000. When ENGAGE LOCK is turned on motion...
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... programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. 3. If a CableCARD is viewed. 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...message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of any movie that you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS mes sage. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that ...
... programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. 3. If a CableCARD is viewed. 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...message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of any movie that you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS mes sage. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that ...
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...TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D None. Themes and elements in TV-14 and higher (TV-MA), but you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will block violence in this program are dependent on the broadcaster. This program may frighten children under the age of 7. TV... sexual dialogue or situations. 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 ...
...TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D None. Themes and elements in TV-14 and higher (TV-MA), but you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will block violence in this program are dependent on the broadcaster. This program may frighten children under the age of 7. TV... sexual dialogue or situations. 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 ...
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...have selected. Programming generally considered acceptable for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will not be infrequent and limited to watch on television. Violence Guidelines: Violence will be no realistic scenes of violent acts. ...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 PAD ̆ or ̄ to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (Eng) category that (Eng) you want to the development of movie and television...
...have selected. Programming generally considered acceptable for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will not be infrequent and limited to watch on television. Violence Guidelines: Violence will be no realistic scenes of violent acts. ...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 PAD ̆ or ̄ to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (Eng) category that (Eng) you want to the development of movie and television...
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... French Chart G 8 ans + 13 ans + 16 ans + 18 ans + General - Programming intended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 + General - Viewing with an adult is not suitable for audiences of.... Not recommended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that you have selected. 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...
... French Chart G 8 ans + 13 ans + 16 ans + 18 ans + General - Programming intended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 + General - Viewing with an adult is not suitable for audiences of.... Not recommended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that you have selected. 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...
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...highlight and select Ant A or Ant B. When the INFO button is enabled. If you can not use your television with the remote control. TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. AM Jan 1, 2004 Ant A -------- Event 3 --:-- AM --:-- AM --:-- ...set , you change the channel after three hours. Use CURSOR PAD ̇ to return to select Daily, Weekly - For safety, the TV should be turned off after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Timer will deactivate. 3. Please Set Clock First. AM 10:00...
...highlight and select Ant A or Ant B. When the INFO button is enabled. If you can not use your television with the remote control. TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. AM Jan 1, 2004 Ant A -------- Event 3 --:-- AM --:-- AM --:-- ...set , you change the channel after three hours. Use CURSOR PAD ̇ to return to select Daily, Weekly - For safety, the TV should be turned off after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Timer will deactivate. 3. Please Set Clock First. AM 10:00...
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... digital channels using this feature to set at the same time as the Event Timer or overlaps with each other, the TV will only perform the function of the MONTH. The television automatically turns on the device for more information. 6. DVHS1 Record2 --:--AM --:--AM Jan.01, 2003 Ant A ------- DVHS1 Record4 --:--AM --:--AM...
... digital channels using this feature to set at the same time as the Event Timer or overlaps with each other, the TV will only perform the function of the MONTH. The television automatically turns on the device for more information. 6. DVHS1 Record2 --:--AM --:--AM Jan.01, 2003 Ant A ------- DVHS1 Record4 --:--AM --:--AM...