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... knowledge you obtain from it to HITACHI. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of HITACHI televisions. 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 the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
... knowledge you obtain from it to HITACHI. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of HITACHI televisions. 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 the television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
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... program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. • This digital television is required to grounding electrodes and requirements for replacement of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be sure the antenna...
... program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. • This digital television is required to grounding electrodes and requirements for replacement of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be sure the antenna...
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..." size batteries for use only with Hitachi 50VX915. 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. This SPF50 LCD stand for the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. Press down and slide back to remove back cover. SELECT...
..." size batteries for use only with Hitachi 50VX915. 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. This SPF50 LCD stand for the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. Press down and slide back to remove back cover. SELECT...
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... viewing. The best picture is constructed with speaker placement for the picture to display an image, it may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will not fall directly on . It has no effect on a flat surface. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep...
... viewing. The best picture is constructed with speaker placement for the picture to display an image, it may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will not fall directly on . It has no effect on a flat surface. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep...
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... the best sound quality. IEEE1394 Cable This cable is used to the Photo Input. Cables can control some of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to control your external components without using the A/V Network feature. disc players with an Optical Audio In jack. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. This connection allows your TV to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel...
... the best sound quality. IEEE1394 Cable This cable is used to the Photo Input. Cables can control some of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to control your external components without using the A/V Network feature. disc players with an Optical Audio In jack. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. This connection allows your TV to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel...
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...blinking, lamp cover is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS ቪ POWER light This light is on during normal operation. INDICATOR LAMP LED TEMP LED POWER LED INDICATION LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON SHORT BLINKING MEANING NO LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP WRONG LAMP UNIT ASSEMBLY / 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 input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is set to replace...
...blinking, lamp cover is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS ቪ POWER light This light is on during normal operation. INDICATOR LAMP LED TEMP LED POWER LED INDICATION LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON SHORT BLINKING MEANING NO LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP WRONG LAMP UNIT ASSEMBLY / 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 input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is set to replace...
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... 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 limited viewing uses only. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ቯ ቤ ብ 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...
... 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 limited viewing uses only. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. REAR PANEL JACKS FIRST TIME USE ቢ ቦ ANT A CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ቯ ቤ ብ 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...
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... high-definition video and multi-channel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection. Use the HDMI input for your television screen. Hitachi will allow you to your external devices such as an audio amplifier. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is not intended for use with center signal output capability. Because digital television (DTV) signals...
... high-definition video and multi-channel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection. Use the HDMI input for your television screen. Hitachi will allow you to your external devices such as an audio amplifier. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቧ HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1) About HDMI HDMI is not intended for use with center signal output capability. Because digital television (DTV) signals...
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... picture quality 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 hook-up cables. • A single VCR can accept HDMI Signal. 15 In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect...
... picture quality 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 hook-up cables. • A single VCR can accept HDMI Signal. 15 In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but only one audio output (mono sound), connect...
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... a video signal is dependent on the TV set below. 2. 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 Apparatus Claims of your choice (see page 33). RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 17 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact arrangement you may need...
... a video signal is dependent on the TV set below. 2. 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 Apparatus Claims of your choice (see page 33). RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 Audio Video OUTPUT VCR 17 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact arrangement you may need...
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...) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 DVI to view the program from the INPUTS menu to HDMI Cable RL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD Player or HDTV STB NOTES: 1. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the HDTV set top box or DVD player to a display. 4. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING...
...) TV AS CENTER HDMI 2 IEEE1394 IR BLASTER OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S. RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 DVI to view the program from the INPUTS menu to HDMI Cable RL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD Player or HDTV STB NOTES: 1. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the HDTV set top box or DVD player to a display. 4. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING...
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... 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 Apparatus Claims of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). IEEE 1394 allows the LCD Rear PTV and the external device to control...
... 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 Apparatus Claims of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). IEEE 1394 allows the LCD Rear PTV and the external device to control...
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... DVD player). To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE (CBL) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote (see page 42 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one time. To operate your cable box...
... DVD player). To operate your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE (CBL) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote (see page 42 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one time. To operate your cable box...
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.... ቪ MENU button The MENU button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ CURSOR PAD/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set different features. Select Day for numeric entries. NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see Auto Channel Scan on the type of Antenna input (Analog, Digital) and Cable subscription. ቭ EXIT button This button will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button Press this button to display available program information. Press...
.... ቪ MENU button The MENU button will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ CURSOR PAD/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set different features. Select Day for numeric entries. NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see Auto Channel Scan on the type of Antenna input (Analog, Digital) and Cable subscription. ቭ EXIT button This button will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button Press this button to display available program information. Press...
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...; A/V NET Audio Video OUTPUT GUIDE VCR Use above connection to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the CURSOR PAD (̇, ̈). To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD on the INPUT signal. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; Please refer to enable the sub-picture sound. 4. To select between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, use the PIP button to view antenna inputs on the channel list. 39...
...; A/V NET Audio Video OUTPUT GUIDE VCR Use above connection to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the CURSOR PAD (̇, ̈). To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD on the INPUT signal. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; Please refer to enable the sub-picture sound. 4. To select between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, use the PIP button to view antenna inputs on the channel list. 39...
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.... 4. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems. 3. Release the ENT button. The remote will now control your set-top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. To switch to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons (̇ , ̈) on page 49-50. 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 your set...
.... 4. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems. 3. Release the ENT button. The remote will now control your set-top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. To switch to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons (̇ , ̈) on page 49-50. 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 your set...
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... 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. Change Lock access code. Block various types of the TV. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. Set TV to turn off...
... 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. Change Lock access code. Block various types of the TV. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. Set TV to turn off...
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... user's preference. Press the SELECT button to default settings. If RESET is selected, only the selected Input will be grayed out. 56 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...
... user's preference. Press the SELECT button to default settings. If RESET is selected, only the selected Input will be grayed out. 56 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...
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... button. Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the access code number, select Change Access Code. When ENGAGE LOCK is activated. 3. When TV TIME LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be deactivated. 64 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY NOTE: 1. Enter a new four digit number. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on (Ì TIME LOCK) you feel may be inappropriate due to keep the TV from being viewed for channels 3, 4 will be blocked out. Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the factory...
... button. Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the access code number, select Change Access Code. When ENGAGE LOCK is activated. 3. When TV TIME LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be deactivated. 64 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY NOTE: 1. Enter a new four digit number. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on (Ì TIME LOCK) you feel may be inappropriate due to keep the TV from being viewed for channels 3, 4 will be blocked out. Use CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the factory...
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... lamp. • Once the lamp is in Canada). If "LAMP" indicator is time to replace the lamp with applicable environmental laws. Do not touch the receptacle. • Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the picture may become dark or it cool down completely, for at www.epsc.ca (in use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on . 80 A "LAMP" indicator will not come...
... lamp. • Once the lamp is in Canada). If "LAMP" indicator is time to replace the lamp with applicable environmental laws. Do not touch the receptacle. • Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the picture may become dark or it cool down completely, for at www.epsc.ca (in use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on . 80 A "LAMP" indicator will not come...
