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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. 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.
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..., Ltd. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on back side of the television. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you promptly in the improbable event that any changes or modifications made to the presence...
..., Ltd. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on back side of the television. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you promptly in the improbable event that any changes or modifications made to the presence...
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...be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the television which could cause the product to qualified service personnel. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." Clean only with the cart, stand, tripod, brack- Refer all servicing to overturn ...such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. et, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as power-supply cord or plug is required to a cable system providing such programming. Unplug this...
...be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the television which could cause the product to qualified service personnel. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." Clean only with the cart, stand, tripod, brack- Refer all servicing to overturn ...such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. et, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as power-supply cord or plug is required to a cable system providing such programming. Unplug this...
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... the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively. CAUTION: 1. 2. 3. This SPF50 LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 60VX915. This SPF60 LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50VX915. Remote Control Unit CLU-3841WL (Part No. HL02063). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021)....EXIT FAV CH INPUTS 6. 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. Use with Hitachi 70VX915. This SPF70 LCD stand for...
... the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively. CAUTION: 1. 2. 3. This SPF50 LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 60VX915. This SPF60 LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50VX915. Remote Control Unit CLU-3841WL (Part No. HL02063). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021)....EXIT FAV CH INPUTS 6. 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. Use with Hitachi 70VX915. This SPF70 LCD stand for...
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...jack. USB Cable This cable is used to connect your TV functions from most stores that have phono connectors. "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 the IR BLASTER output of your digital television to external digital devices.This cable will carry ...
...jack. USB Cable This cable is used to connect your TV functions from most stores that have phono connectors. "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 the IR BLASTER output of your digital television to external digital devices.This cable will carry ...
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...from the input jacks. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT Call for lamp replacement procedure. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to warm up the TV screen. If this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. NOTES: 1. Consult your ... (AFTER POWER ON) TV EXECUTING THE INITIAL DIGITAL TUNING 2. It takes 12-15 seconds to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is too hot. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp ...
...from the input jacks. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT Call for lamp replacement procedure. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to warm up the TV screen. If this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. NOTES: 1. Consult your ... (AFTER POWER ON) TV EXECUTING THE INITIAL DIGITAL TUNING 2. It takes 12-15 seconds to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is too hot. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp ...
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... by selecting "TV as Center" on...TV. Use the HDMI input for your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi...TV must be controlled by the A/V network feature. With this input). ቫ TV... AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ቩ Upgrade Card This card slot is for stereo amplifiers with your LCD Rear PTV's remote control in TV... mode. ቮ IEEE1394 These jacks provide a digital interface for your TV...TV.... FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ...box, DVD player, etc.). Hitachi will allow you if a ...
... by selecting "TV as Center" on...TV. Use the HDMI input for your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi...TV must be controlled by the A/V network feature. With this input). ቫ TV... AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ቩ Upgrade Card This card slot is for stereo amplifiers with your LCD Rear PTV's remote control in TV... mode. ቮ IEEE1394 These jacks provide a digital interface for your TV...TV.... FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ...box, DVD player, etc.). Hitachi will allow you if a ...
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...CBCR. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use composite video...VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect 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...in place of these connections in the example on page 14). FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI, IEEE1394 and component connections are provided for Input 1~...
...CBCR. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use composite video...VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect 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...in place of these connections in the example on page 14). FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI, IEEE1394 and component connections are provided for Input 1~...
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...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 the external audio amplifier. 2. See page 60 for limited viewing uses only. and 6,381,747 licensed for AUDIO-Digital Output... 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....
...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 the external audio amplifier. 2. See page 60 for limited viewing uses only. and 6,381,747 licensed for AUDIO-Digital Output... 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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...to display dialogue/text. Change Lock access code. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Channel Manager Locks ... English, French, or Spanish text. Set the gray side bars on a parental guide ratings. Set the IEEE1394 function in the rear panel of the TV. NOTES: 1. The CableCARD information feature of the Channel Manager OSD is only available for IEEE1394 devices. Set Auto Channel Scan....
...to display dialogue/text. Change Lock access code. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Channel Manager Locks ... English, French, or Spanish text. Set the gray side bars on a parental guide ratings. Set the IEEE1394 function in the rear panel of the TV. NOTES: 1. The CableCARD information feature of the Channel Manager OSD is only available for IEEE1394 devices. Set Auto Channel Scan....
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...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 available (grayed out). NOTE: Color Decoding settings are independent of each other based on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second, instead of background colors. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of 30 frames or 60... menu items. Press the CURSOR PAD to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode ...
...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 available (grayed out). NOTE: Color Decoding settings are independent of each other based on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second, instead of background colors. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of 30 frames or 60... menu items. Press the CURSOR PAD to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode ...
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... effect is selected you are registered trademarks of the original performance. The ear can be selected and adjusted in your HITACHI television is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Video Audio Audio Aspect...HITACHI Television. SRS technology is connected to adjust the function. The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from two speakers. Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as though the sound was being produced live. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of the Projection TV...
... effect is selected you are registered trademarks of the original performance. The ear can be selected and adjusted in your HITACHI television is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Video Audio Audio Aspect...HITACHI Television. SRS technology is connected to adjust the function. The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from two speakers. Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as though the sound was being produced live. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of the Projection TV...
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... will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high frequency sounds when listening at the top right edge of the TV. The TV's speakers will work as Center - The source you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. Auto Noise Cancel This ...- Select this feature if using the internal speakers only. If a channel is tuned and is always received). TV as the center speaker. AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you select will be displayed above the sources received. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 59 Select this function will...
... will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both low and high frequency sounds when listening at the top right edge of the TV. The TV's speakers will work as Center - The source you to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. Auto Noise Cancel This ...- Select this feature if using the internal speakers only. If a channel is tuned and is always received). TV as the center speaker. AUDIO Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you select will be displayed above the sources received. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 59 Select this function will...
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...LOCK make sure the clock is turned on (Ì TIME LOCK) you set individually. If MOVIE/TV Ratings Lock function settings are ON, SURF will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on , the picture and sound for all buttons on motion picture ratings. LOCKS Locks This...used in -Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 69). 2. 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 screen to your key number. Picturein-Picture will also be...
...LOCK make sure the clock is turned on (Ì TIME LOCK) you set individually. If MOVIE/TV Ratings Lock function settings are ON, SURF will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on , the picture and sound for all buttons on motion picture ratings. LOCKS Locks This...used in -Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 69). 2. 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 screen to your key number. Picturein-Picture will also be...
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... 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-17: X: Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to block the MOVIE RATING that you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will not... Picture Ratings Chart G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NOT RATED (NR) General audiences. NOTES: 1. If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will immediately tune to block. When you want to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS mes sage. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or...
... 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-17: X: Move SEL Return Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to block the MOVIE RATING that you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will not... Picture Ratings Chart G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NOT RATED (NR) General audiences. NOTES: 1. If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will immediately tune to block. When you want to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS mes sage. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or...
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...immediately tune to older children. When you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will automatically block TV-MAV programs, but not language and sex. 2. TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart N/A TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D None. Themes and elements in this ... Language Sexually Suggestive Dialogue. 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 ...
...immediately tune to older children. When you receive such messages, the LCD Rear Projection Television will automatically block TV-MAV programs, but not language and sex. 2. TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart N/A TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D None. Themes and elements in this ... Language Sexually Suggestive Dialogue. 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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.... LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in a realistic fashion. 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...
.... LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in a realistic fashion. 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...
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...Programming restricted to affect them. Contains constant violence or scenes of violence or intense violence. 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...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 - Contains no violence, or the violence content is...
...Programming restricted to affect them. Contains constant violence or scenes of violence or intense violence. 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...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 - Contains no violence, or the violence content is...
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...the box means it is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer. 2. If you can not use your television with the remote control. AM --:-- Event 2 --:-- Use CURSOR PAD ̈ to highlight and select Ant A or Ant B. AM --:-- Event ...̈, ̆, ̄ or NUMBER buttons to highlight and select the YEAR. TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. Use CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆, ̄ to highlight and select FINISH TIME Hour/Minute. Event 4 --:--...
...the box means it is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer. 2. If you can not use your television with the remote control. AM --:-- Event 2 --:-- Use CURSOR PAD ̈ to highlight and select Ant A or Ant B. AM --:-- Event ...̈, ̆, ̄ or NUMBER buttons to highlight and select the YEAR. TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. Use CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆, ̄ to highlight and select FINISH TIME Hour/Minute. Event 4 --:--...
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TIMERS Set Timer Recording Select 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. Use CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. DVHS1 Record4 --:--AM --:--AM Jan.01, 2003 Ant A ...device connected to highlight and select the DAY of the Timer Recording. 3. Turn off the device before using your device operating guide for recording. The television automatically turns on the device for more information. 6. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 72 VCR). Use CURSOR PAD ̆ to select a MONTH or CURSOR PAD...
TIMERS Set Timer Recording Select 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. Use CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. DVHS1 Record4 --:--AM --:--AM Jan.01, 2003 Ant A ...device connected to highlight and select the DAY of the Timer Recording. 3. Turn off the device before using your device operating guide for recording. The television automatically turns on the device for more information. 6. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 72 VCR). Use CURSOR PAD ̆ to select a MONTH or CURSOR PAD...