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... NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your warranty card and mail it to persons. This will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of HITACHI televisions. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO...
... NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your warranty card and mail it to persons. This will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of HITACHI televisions. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO...
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...-over. 13. Reverse engineering or disassembly is connected to the receiver be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to call "1-800-HITACHI." Do not use this apparatus near any objects on the top of this television. 1. Do not install near water. 6. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION...
...-over. 13. Reverse engineering or disassembly is connected to the receiver be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to call "1-800-HITACHI." Do not use this apparatus near any objects on the top of this television. 1. Do not install near water. 6. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION...
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... for best performance. The best picture is recommended for viewing. If so, drapes or screens can be considered defective. 3. You may be connected to 18 feet from the TV cabinet, it on a flat surface. If the TV's audio output will be sufficient. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the wall. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image...
... for best performance. The best picture is recommended for viewing. If so, drapes or screens can be considered defective. 3. You may be connected to 18 feet from the TV cabinet, it on a flat surface. If the TV's audio output will be sufficient. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the wall. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image...
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... B From UHF antenna From outdoor antenna or CATV System Antenna Mixer Consult your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection 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 the TV's HDMI input. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the ANT...
... B From UHF antenna From outdoor antenna or CATV System Antenna Mixer Consult your external devices such as SetTop-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection 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 the TV's HDMI input. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the ANT...
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It takes 12-15 seconds to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. Power ON is off . Lamp is available. If light is blinking, lamp cover is not available. Power ON is not assembled securely after replacement. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to warm up the TV screen. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up and about 2 minutes to...
It takes 12-15 seconds to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. Power ON is off . Lamp is available. If light is blinking, lamp cover is not available. Power ON is not assembled securely after replacement. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to warm up the TV screen. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up and about 2 minutes to...
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...-boxes. Input 1 and 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to your device has this feature. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT...
...-boxes. Input 1 and 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to your device has this feature. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT...
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Check the owner's manual of each component. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set below. 2. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice. Select Antenna from the AUDIO OUT of the...
Check the owner's manual of each component. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set below. 2. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice. Select Antenna from the AUDIO OUT of the...
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... played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to rear panel jacks. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1...
... played back will be used for more information on the TV set below. 2. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to rear panel jacks. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1...
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... previous channel. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Select Antenna from the VCR or laserdisc player. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu...
... previous channel. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Select Antenna from the VCR or laserdisc player. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu...
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... TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. When using HDMI connections to the previous channel. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting 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 INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to prevent illegal copying of INPUT 1. 2. HDMI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO...
... TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. When using HDMI connections to the previous channel. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting 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 INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to prevent illegal copying of INPUT 1. 2. HDMI-HDMI ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO...
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... the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. Select Antenna from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 OUTPUT R L PR PB Y DVD Player NOTES: 1.
... the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to rear panel jacks. Select Antenna from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y/ VIDEO INPUT 1 Y/ VIDEO PB PB HDMI 1 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUDIO TO HI-FI PR PR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV AS CENTER RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 OUTPUT R L PR PB Y DVD Player NOTES: 1.
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... the Source Access on the remote (see page 32 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is too bright. 20 To operate your cable box). To operate additional audio equipment, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and select PVR by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the component you have a satellite receiver, use this time. Basic operation keys...
... the Source Access on the remote (see page 32 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is too bright. 20 To operate your cable box). To operate additional audio equipment, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and select PVR by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the component you have a satellite receiver, use this time. Basic operation keys...
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... , off or auto. button Press this button to access the Channel Guide of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. Press this button to turn the Closed Caption feature on pages 27-29 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD, except for day time viewing with room light. Press the CURSOR...
... , off or auto. button Press this button to access the Channel Guide of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. Press this button to turn the Closed Caption feature on pages 27-29 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD, except for day time viewing with room light. Press the CURSOR...
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... B, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4, or INPUT:5). This Two Tuner feature allows you want to normal viewing from any PIP mode. ANT A TO CONVERTER 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 RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ባ ቢ GUIDE C.C. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV...
... B, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4, or INPUT:5). This Two Tuner feature allows you want to normal viewing from any PIP mode. ANT A TO CONVERTER 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 RS232C 1 2 345 6 789 ባ ቢ GUIDE C.C. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD on both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV...
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... turn off , try a different four digit preset code. 6. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to pages 36-37 for the set -top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. Aim the remote control at the set -top-box/satellite systems. 2. Release the ENT button. In the unlikely event that matches your set -topbox/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed...
... turn off , try a different four digit preset code. 6. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to pages 36-37 for the set -top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. Aim the remote control at the set -top-box/satellite systems. 2. Release the ENT button. In the unlikely event that matches your set -topbox/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed...
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... 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 Set AV Control Change Lock access code. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Ant A Ant B View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B. Block various types of movies and television programming based on /off automatically when a video signal is not detected for TV programs. Set TV to set RS232C feature. View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock...
... 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 Set AV Control Change Lock access code. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Ant A Ant B View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B. Block various types of movies and television programming based on /off automatically when a video signal is not detected for TV programs. Set TV to set RS232C feature. View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock...
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... the user's preference. If RESET is not checked , the listed colors will be grayed out. 43 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 make the color brighter (+) or darker (-). Adjust the PHASE settings to...
... the user's preference. If RESET is not checked , the listed colors will be grayed out. 43 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 make the color brighter (+) or darker (-). Adjust the PHASE settings to...
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... sound for channels 3, 4 will be deactivated, except the Power button. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is selected, you set individually. When MOVIE RATINGS is turned on, all video inputs and the picture and sound for all buttons on the Front Panel will be blocked out. Picture-in Canada that you forget your access code, use the factory code 7777 to indicate that TV TIME LOCK is 0000. This will reset the access code number back to quit the menu...
... sound for channels 3, 4 will be deactivated, except the Power button. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is selected, you set individually. When MOVIE RATINGS is turned on, all video inputs and the picture and sound for all buttons on the Front Panel will be blocked out. Picture-in Canada that you forget your access code, use the factory code 7777 to indicate that TV TIME LOCK is 0000. This will reset the access code number back to quit the menu...
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...-45 minutes. Lamp Replacement After extended use when failure occurs or if the lamp has exploded, wait at least 30-45 minutes for the lamp to cool before attempting to remove lamp assembly unless the lamp assembly is still lit, please contact your Hitachi dealer for at www.epsc.ca (in use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on . 66...
...-45 minutes. Lamp Replacement After extended use when failure occurs or if the lamp has exploded, wait at least 30-45 minutes for the lamp to cool before attempting to remove lamp assembly unless the lamp assembly is still lit, please contact your Hitachi dealer for at www.epsc.ca (in use , if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on . 66...
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... 45 Audio Settings 45-46 Audio Source 46 Auto Color 44 Auto Noise Cancel 46 B Balance 45 Bass 45 Black Enhancement 42 Brightness 42 C Channel Manager 48-51 Auto Channel Scan 49 Channel Source 48 Clock Time 57 Date 57 Closed Captions Analog Captions 64 Color Management 43 Color Temperature 42 Color 42 Contrast 42 D DVI Input 18 E Event Timer 59 H HDMI 11, 18 I Input Setup 63 Inputs Button 24 L Lamp Lamp Indicator 8 Lamp Replacement 66-69 Language Menu Language 61 Locks Change Access Code 52 Channel Lock 52 Input Lock 52 Front Panel Lock 52 TV Time Lock 52 Movie...
... 45 Audio Settings 45-46 Audio Source 46 Auto Color 44 Auto Noise Cancel 46 B Balance 45 Bass 45 Black Enhancement 42 Brightness 42 C Channel Manager 48-51 Auto Channel Scan 49 Channel Source 48 Clock Time 57 Date 57 Closed Captions Analog Captions 64 Color Management 43 Color Temperature 42 Color 42 Contrast 42 D DVI Input 18 E Event Timer 59 H HDMI 11, 18 I Input Setup 63 Inputs Button 24 L Lamp Lamp Indicator 8 Lamp Replacement 66-69 Language Menu Language 61 Locks Change Access Code 52 Channel Lock 52 Input Lock 52 Front Panel Lock 52 TV Time Lock 52 Movie...