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... the user to operate the equipment. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to be notified that a safety problem should be of a sufficient magnitude to HITACHI. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to operate the television. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our...
... the user to operate the equipment. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to be notified that a safety problem should be of a sufficient magnitude to HITACHI. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to operate the television. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our...
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..., stand, tripod, brack- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any objects on the top of the television which could cause the product to overturn resulting in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to view encrypted digital programming. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA...
..., stand, tripod, brack- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any objects on the top of the television which could cause the product to overturn resulting in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to view encrypted digital programming. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA...
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... changes. However, if you hear the cooling fan, it may hear a "pop" sound when the lamp "goes out." When installing your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be connected to find the optimum spot for best performance. These are located in the room to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers...
... changes. However, if you hear the cooling fan, it may hear a "pop" sound when the lamp "goes out." When installing your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be connected to find the optimum spot for best performance. These are located in the room to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers...
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...-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio In jack. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the RS232C input located on the rear panel so you have phono connectors. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used to connect to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs and laser- Consult your TV functions from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to produce a high quality picture...
...-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio In jack. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the RS232C input located on the rear panel so you have phono connectors. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used to connect to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs and laser- Consult your TV functions from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to produce a high quality picture...
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.... 4. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Make sure to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to turn off during normal operation. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is not assembled securely after replacement. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are not watching for lamp replacement procedure. If light is blinking, lamp cover is lit, the lamp has failed. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS...
.... 4. POWER TEMP LAMP 3. Make sure to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is not received from the input jacks. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to turn off during normal operation. NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is not assembled securely after replacement. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are not watching for lamp replacement procedure. If light is blinking, lamp cover is lit, the lamp has failed. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS...
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... audio and video inputs to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to 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...
... audio and video inputs to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to 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...
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... signal output capability. HDMI 2 (INPUT 2) Extra HDMI input. 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 activate this input). ቫ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for your audio device that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. Only DTV formats such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with personal computers. 2. Hitachi...
... signal output capability. HDMI 2 (INPUT 2) Extra HDMI input. 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 activate this input). ቫ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for your audio device that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. Only DTV formats such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with personal computers. 2. Hitachi...
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Connect a coaxial cable to exit the second screen. 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 HDMI 2 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of all information on the screen (you to chosen cable channels. CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is...
Connect a coaxial cable to exit the second screen. 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 HDMI 2 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of all information on the screen (you to chosen cable channels. CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is...
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... input and the components R-Y output to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 14 FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. top-boxes. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may use composite video signal for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect...
... input and the components R-Y output to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 14 FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. top-boxes. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • You may use composite video signal for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect...
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... HDMI 2 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of each component for limited viewing uses only. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUTS button to your TV set is OFF), the set below. 2. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to show the INPUTS menu. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 16 Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Connect the cable...
... HDMI 2 OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of each component for limited viewing uses only. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUTS button to your TV set is OFF), the set below. 2. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to show the INPUTS menu. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 16 Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Connect the cable...
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... NOTES: 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of U.S. ANT A 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 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on line input-output connections. 17 Refer to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT...
... NOTES: 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of U.S. ANT A 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 CableCARD (Top of card faces right) OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on line input-output connections. 17 Refer to rear panel jacks. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT...
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... DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD Player or HDTV STB NOTES: 1. Select Antenna from the HDTV set below. and 6,381,747 licensed for limited viewing uses only. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a component with DVI output, you also have to connect the AUDIO OUT (R/L) of the component to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of the HDTV set -up of video contents. 3. When using HDMI connections to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program...
... DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD Player or HDTV STB NOTES: 1. Select Antenna from the HDTV set below. and 6,381,747 licensed for limited viewing uses only. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a component with DVI output, you also have to connect the AUDIO OUT (R/L) of the component to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of the HDTV set -up of video contents. 3. When using HDMI connections to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program...
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... instruction on how to program the remote to light up the buttons. NOTE: When you have a satellite receiver, use this time. The current mode indicator will not appear to light if the room is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box and select the SET-TOPBOX (STB) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL...
... instruction on how to program the remote to light up the buttons. NOTE: When you have a satellite receiver, use this time. The current mode indicator will not appear to light if the room is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box and select the SET-TOPBOX (STB) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL...
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.... ቪ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Only scanned programs that are available at the present time will depend on pages 30-31 for settings changes). Press the SELECT button to compete with less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to tune the subchannel of Antenna input (Analog, Digital) and Cable subscription...
.... ቪ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Only scanned programs that are available at the present time will depend on pages 30-31 for settings changes). Press the SELECT button to compete with less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to tune the subchannel of Antenna input (Analog, Digital) and Cable subscription...
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... INPUT signal. ANT B can be available while using a CableCARD. ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will move the sub-picture. The Picture-in one program at the same time. ANT B will not be viewed as a sub-picture. 2. The green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture feature is convenient when you to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of U.S. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner...
... INPUT signal. ANT B can be available while using a CableCARD. ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will move the sub-picture. The Picture-in one program at the same time. ANT B will not be viewed as a sub-picture. 2. The green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture feature is convenient when you to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of U.S. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner...
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... TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Aim the remote at the front of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 39-40 for your set -top-box/satellite receiver. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for pre-codes). 1. To switch to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons (̇ , ̈) on the remote control to position the LED light to instruction manual of...
... TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Aim the remote at the front of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 39-40 for your set -top-box/satellite receiver. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for pre-codes). 1. To switch to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons (̇ , ̈) on the remote control to position the LED light to instruction manual of...
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... picture ratings. Block various types of movies and video types based on the Canadian French ratings system. 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 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 Quick Start Up Set Antenna...
... picture ratings. Block various types of movies and video types based on the Canadian French ratings system. 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 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 Quick Start Up Set Antenna...
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... 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 make the colors deeper (+) or normal (-) to default settings. Adjust the PHASE settings to make them either deeper or more pure depending on this function to adjust and balance the listed individual colors to the original factory settings. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings...
... 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 make the colors deeper (+) or normal (-) to default settings. Adjust the PHASE settings to make them either deeper or more pure depending on this function to adjust and balance the listed individual colors to the original factory settings. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings...
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... out. When SET INPUT LOCK is turned on motion picture ratings. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel. It can be deactivated. 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the Front Panel will reset the access code number back to erase your access code, use the factory code 7777 to the factory preset 0000. When TV TIME LOCK is selected, you can block various types of movies and television programs based on the screen to block various...
... out. When SET INPUT LOCK is turned on motion picture ratings. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Sel. It can be deactivated. 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the Front Panel will reset the access code number back to erase your access code, use the factory code 7777 to the factory preset 0000. When TV TIME LOCK is selected, you can block various types of movies and television programs based on the screen to block various...
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... use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on, then it may cause severe over- Do not touch the receptacle. • Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the picture may become dark or it is time to the TV Set. The lamp may cause damage to replace the lamp with applicable environmental laws. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." A "LAMP" indicator will not come...
... use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on, then it may cause severe over- Do not touch the receptacle. • Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the picture may become dark or it is time to the TV Set. The lamp may cause damage to replace the lamp with applicable environmental laws. For more information, call "1-800-HITACHI." A "LAMP" indicator will not come...
