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... install near water. 6. proper grounding and, in your product model. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. apparatus. 11. An outdoor antenna should be connected to the proper operation of HITACHI televisions...
... install near water. 6. proper grounding and, in your product model. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. apparatus. 11. An outdoor antenna should be connected to the proper operation of HITACHI televisions...
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.... Note This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in the instructions, as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use of the video program material. patents and other than the specified voltage. Reverse engineering or disassembly is required to view encrypted digital programming. A CableCARD provided by TV stations and cable companies...
.... Note This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in the instructions, as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use of the video program material. patents and other than the specified voltage. Reverse engineering or disassembly is required to view encrypted digital programming. A CableCARD provided by TV stations and cable companies...
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... the external speakers at its large viewing screen. The sound of the receiver. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to cool the processor. First time use , the picture may darken, the color may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). However, if you are common characteristics of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is its best, test various locations in high definition television signal processor. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright...
... the external speakers at its large viewing screen. The sound of the receiver. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to cool the processor. First time use , the picture may darken, the color may look unusual, or the lamp "goes out," (burns out). However, if you are common characteristics of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is its best, test various locations in high definition television signal processor. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright...
Owners Guide
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... as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. NUMERIC BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, SAT, VCR) Used to manually enter the TV channel, and used when the remote is displayed. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Exits out of the Universal Remote Control to control the device selected. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes the channel. Television CBL - RECORD BUTTON (VCR) Press twice (2 times) to record programs. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD...
... as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. NUMERIC BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, SAT, VCR) Used to manually enter the TV channel, and used when the remote is displayed. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Exits out of the Universal Remote Control to control the device selected. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes the channel. Television CBL - RECORD BUTTON (VCR) Press twice (2 times) to record programs. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD...
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...: 1. INDICATOR LAMP LED TEMP LED POWER LED INDICATION LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING INTERMEDIATE BLINKING (0.5 SEC CYCLE) LIGHT ON SHORT BLINKING (0.3 SEC CYCLE) MEANING NO LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP WRONG LAMP UNI T ASSEMBLY / LAMP DOOR OPEN Too hot inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED BEGINNING OF WARM UP AFTER THE POWER ON. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT Call for Service LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may...
...: 1. INDICATOR LAMP LED TEMP LED POWER LED INDICATION LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING INTERMEDIATE BLINKING (0.5 SEC CYCLE) LIGHT ON SHORT BLINKING (0.3 SEC CYCLE) MEANING NO LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP WRONG LAMP UNI T ASSEMBLY / LAMP DOOR OPEN Too hot inside the OPTIC unit COOLING FAN STOPPED BEGINNING OF WARM UP AFTER THE POWER ON. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT Call for Service LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE) COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES) (TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS) 2. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may...
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... a software upgrade is required for your warranty card. 11 The HDMI input is for connecting equipment with an HDMI output connection. CATV (Cable TV) input. AIR - NOTE: 1. It may ask your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 53). ¿ S-Video Inputs 1 and 2 INPUTS...
... a software upgrade is required for your warranty card. 11 The HDMI input is for connecting equipment with an HDMI output connection. CATV (Cable TV) input. AIR - NOTE: 1. It may ask your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 53). ¿ S-Video Inputs 1 and 2 INPUTS...
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... R AUDIO TO Hi-Fi INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 CAUTION OPTICAL IN To an amplifier/ receiver with the purchase of the standard video connection if your personal entertainment system. 3. NOTE: 1. 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. Composite and Component video signals. 4. Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided for limited viewing uses only. VCR...
... R AUDIO TO Hi-Fi INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 CAUTION OPTICAL IN To an amplifier/ receiver with the purchase of the standard video connection if your personal entertainment system. 3. NOTE: 1. 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. Composite and Component video signals. 4. Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI connections are provided for limited viewing uses only. VCR...
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... Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 CAUTION · · RCA Optical Cable Cable ³ ³ CENTER OUT OPTICAL IN Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player » » ¿ NOTE: 1. First time use Connecting External Video Sources Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement. ³ The television's internal speakers will act as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. CableCARD™ (Top of the external audio amplifier. 2. and 6,381,747 licensed for AUDIO-Digital Output. 15 The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed digital...
... Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 CAUTION · · RCA Optical Cable Cable ³ ³ CENTER OUT OPTICAL IN Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player » » ¿ NOTE: 1. First time use Connecting External Video Sources Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement. ³ The television's internal speakers will act as an A/V receiver with optical input capability. CableCARD™ (Top of the external audio amplifier. 2. and 6,381,747 licensed for AUDIO-Digital Output. 15 The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a fixed digital...
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... time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component for limited viewing uses only. Check the owner's manual of each component. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the CABLE, AIR or INPUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is OFF), the set on the back panel...
... time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component for limited viewing uses only. Check the owner's manual of each component. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the CABLE, AIR or INPUT of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is OFF), the set on the back panel...
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... uncompressed video to the previous channel. CableCARD™ (Top of INPUT 1. 2. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 3. The HDMI input on the right. The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper setup of U.S. When using HDMI connections to view the program from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of card faces...
... uncompressed video to the previous channel. CableCARD™ (Top of INPUT 1. 2. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 3. The HDMI input on the right. The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper setup of U.S. When using HDMI connections to view the program from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of card faces...
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... faces AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO Hi-Fi INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 CAUTION R L PR PB Y OUTPUT DVD Player 7. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. Press the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the...
... faces AIR MONITOR OUT S I V I D E O V I D E O (MONO) (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) Y/ VIDEO PB PR (MONO) A L U D TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO Hi-Fi INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 CAUTION R L PR PB Y OUTPUT DVD Player 7. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. Press the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the...
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... TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO Hi-Fi INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 CAUTION Audio Video OUTPUT VCR Use the connection diagram to the right to the Picture-in PIP mode. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. You may also view the VCR program (from Input 1-5) as a sub-picture while viewing another program as the main picture, an ANALOG channel or INPUT can 't be viewed as main picture (CABLE, AIR). POP Mode Picture-in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for limited viewing uses...
... TV AS CENTER I O R AUDIO TO Hi-Fi INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card HDMI INPUT 1 CAUTION Audio Video OUTPUT VCR Use the connection diagram to the right to the Picture-in PIP mode. CableCARD™ (Top of U.S. You may also view the VCR program (from Input 1-5) as a sub-picture while viewing another program as the main picture, an ANALOG channel or INPUT can 't be viewed as main picture (CABLE, AIR). POP Mode Picture-in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for limited viewing uses...
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Adjust contrast. Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color, set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for TV programs. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Reduces conspicuous noise in fixed setting. Select internal or external speakers. Select Dynamic Range Compression to lock channel or front panel. Engage Lock Choose to ON or OFF. intervals...
Adjust contrast. Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color, set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for TV programs. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Reduces conspicuous noise in fixed setting. Select internal or external speakers. Select Dynamic Range Compression to lock channel or front panel. Engage Lock Choose to ON or OFF. intervals...
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... can block various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked out. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is selected, various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings. SURF mode Picture-in-Picture will also be deactivated. 42 MENU Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select OR Please Enter Access Code Access Code: - - - - [#Keys] Enter Code On-Screen Display 0 Locks Change Access Code 0 Engage Lock Movie Ratings 0 TV Ratings 0 Canadian Ratings(Eng...
... can block various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked out. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is selected, various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings. SURF mode Picture-in-Picture will also be deactivated. 42 MENU Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select OR Please Enter Access Code Access Code: - - - - [#Keys] Enter Code On-Screen Display 0 Locks Change Access Code 0 Engage Lock Movie Ratings 0 TV Ratings 0 Canadian Ratings(Eng...
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... No. Set The Inputs Use this feature is ON (Yes). A named input is shown in the INPUTS menu. 1. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to any CableCARD set the Auto Power Saving feature to have the TV turned OFF automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes. 1. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup OR Lamp Power Control Automatic Power Saving Yes...
... No. Set The Inputs Use this feature is ON (Yes). A named input is shown in the INPUTS menu. 1. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to any CableCARD set the Auto Power Saving feature to have the TV turned OFF automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes. 1. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup OR Lamp Power Control Automatic Power Saving Yes...
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... DIGITAL CAPTIONS feature. 2. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to previous menu. When an external device like a monitor or Hi-Fi audio system is on screen. 6. Use the CURSOR button ̇ or ̈ to the audio and video output of the last watched Antenna Source (CABLE, AIR). When using analog channels. Setup Set Closed Captions Caption Display : Off Analog Mode Channel : Captions : 1 Digital Language : 1(Unknown) Font : Default H i t a c h i Size...
... DIGITAL CAPTIONS feature. 2. Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to previous menu. When an external device like a monitor or Hi-Fi audio system is on screen. 6. Use the CURSOR button ̇ or ̈ to the audio and video output of the last watched Antenna Source (CABLE, AIR). When using analog channels. Setup Set Closed Captions Caption Display : Off Analog Mode Channel : Captions : 1 Digital Language : 1(Unknown) Font : Default H i t a c h i Size...
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... tune to highlight UPGRADE NOW. 3. This function allows the TV software to receive written notification and the flash card, please complete and return the warranty card. 1. Selecting ON for your TV, HITACHI will monitor any changes and prepare the television to have the TV tune channels quickly at 1st turn on. Move SEL Return Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Quick Start Up...
... tune to highlight UPGRADE NOW. 3. This function allows the TV software to receive written notification and the flash card, please complete and return the warranty card. 1. Selecting ON for your TV, HITACHI will monitor any changes and prepare the television to have the TV tune channels quickly at 1st turn on. Move SEL Return Setup Menu Preference Lamp Power Control Set The Inputs Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Set Setup Quick Start Up...
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... inside the lamp compartment. • When installing a new lamp, follow handling instruction included with gloves to the TV Set. If "LAMP" indicator is time to replace the lamp with applicable environmental laws. Lamp Replacement Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on . MODEL# 55VS69 62VS69 LAMP TYPE LP600 LP600 PART# UX25951 UX25951 • When replacing the lamp, let it is still lit, please contact your Hitachi dealer for approximately 30 to cool...
... inside the lamp compartment. • When installing a new lamp, follow handling instruction included with gloves to the TV Set. If "LAMP" indicator is time to replace the lamp with applicable environmental laws. Lamp Replacement Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on . MODEL# 55VS69 62VS69 LAMP TYPE LP600 LP600 PART# UX25951 UX25951 • When replacing the lamp, let it is still lit, please contact your Hitachi dealer for approximately 30 to cool...
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...install and use of such Upgrade and/or any other software or intellectual property HITACHI may release or make available one copy of the Software on the DTV, subject to any patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or other violation of a HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV"), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HITACHI"). or (iii) to repair a defect, error...a "flash card" or other intellectual property laws and treaties. End User Licence Agreement for any commercial purpose. 2. By using the DTV or the operating system software installed on ...
...install and use of such Upgrade and/or any other software or intellectual property HITACHI may release or make available one copy of the Software on the DTV, subject to any patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or other violation of a HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV"), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HITACHI"). or (iii) to repair a defect, error...a "flash card" or other intellectual property laws and treaties. End User Licence Agreement for any commercial purpose. 2. By using the DTV or the operating system software installed on ...
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... Black Enhancement 35 Brightness 37 C CableCARD 12 Channel Manager 40 Auto Channel Scan 41 Channel List 41 Signal Meter 40 Clock Time 47 Time Zone 47 Date 47 Closed Captions Analog Captions 52 Digital Captions 53 Color Temperature 35 Color 34 Contrast 34 Contrast Mode 35 D Date 47 Daylight Saving Correction 47 E Event Timer 49 G Guide Button 7, 23 H HDMI 11, 14, 18 I Input button 7, 23 L Lamp Replacement 60-63 Language Menu Language 50 Audio Language 39 Locks Change Access Code 42 Channel Lock 42 Front Panel Lock...
... Black Enhancement 35 Brightness 37 C CableCARD 12 Channel Manager 40 Auto Channel Scan 41 Channel List 41 Signal Meter 40 Clock Time 47 Time Zone 47 Date 47 Closed Captions Analog Captions 52 Digital Captions 53 Color Temperature 35 Color 34 Contrast 34 Contrast Mode 35 D Date 47 Daylight Saving Correction 47 E Event Timer 49 G Guide Button 7, 23 H HDMI 11, 14, 18 I Input button 7, 23 L Lamp Replacement 60-63 Language Menu Language 50 Audio Language 39 Locks Change Access Code 42 Channel Lock 42 Front Panel Lock...
