LCD REAR PROJECTION
TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
50V720
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-19
THE REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................ 20-31
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................ 32-55
LAMP REPLACEMENT.............................................................................................................56-59
USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 59-62
LICENSE AGREEMENT..................................................................................................................64
APPENDIXES .................................................................................................................................65
INDEX.............................................................................................................................................66
As an Energy Star¤ Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star¤ guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Important Safety Instructions
Power source
Public viewing of copyrighted material
This television is designed to operate on 120 volts
60 Hz, ac current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt
60 Hz outlet.
Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations
and cable companies, as well as programs from other
sources, may require prior authorization from the
broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
To prevent electric shock, do not use the television’s
(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Never connect the television to 50 Hz, direct current, or
anything other than the specified voltage.
Caution
Never remove the back cover of the
television as this can expose you to very
high voltages and other hazards. If the
television does not operate properly,
unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or
service center.
Note
This digital television is capable of receiving analog
basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system
providing such programming. A CableCARD provided
by your cable operator is required to view encrypted
digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive
digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced
television services may require the use of a set-top box.
For more information call your local cable company.
Caution
Adjust only those controls that are covered in the
instructions, as improper changes or modifications not
expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s
warranty.
Warning
Note
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The television should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should not be placed on the television.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the
television.
• Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side
of the television.
Lead Notice
Warning
This product contains lead and a lamp that contains
mercury. Dispose of this product and its lamp in
accordance with applicable environmental laws. For
lamp recycling and disposal information, go to
disposal information contact your local government
US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at
www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
• Do not place any objects on the top of the television
which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve
the objects.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any
changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home
Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.
Note
This television receiver will display television closed
captioning, (
or
), in accordance with paragraph
15.119 and 15.122 of the FCC rules.
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Accessories
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.
³
Remote Control
·
Two “AA” size,
1.5V batteries
For US models: For optional accessories,
please access our website at
³
·
Remote Control Unit CLU-4352UG2 (Part No. HL02073).
Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit).
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off.
2. Insert two new “AA” size batteries for the remote control. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the
springs and lift them out.
Bottom View (Remote Control)
3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery
compartment.
4. Insert the bottom of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery
compartment first, push towards the springs and insert the
top of the battery, the (+) side, into place. Do not force the
battery into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
Lift up on tab to remove back cover.
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How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television
ANTENNA
Unless your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor
TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal
area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.
LOCATION
Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure
that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set. To avoid
cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. When
using your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at least 10cm (4 inches) from the wall.
NOTE: Your new HDTV has a built-in high definition television signal processor. This television includes a fan
to cool the processor. The sound of moving air from the fan is normal and may be noticeable in very
quiet environments.
VIEWING
The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is its
large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best,
test various locations in the room to find the optimum
spot for viewing.
The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the
TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Picture
brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left
and right of the receiver.
BEST
VERTICAL VIEWING
ANGLE
20
3'
5'
During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may
appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be
used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in
a different section of the room.
0'
10'
15'
20'
If the TV’s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi
system’s external speakers, the best audio performance
will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant
from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as
possible to the height of the picture screen center. For
best stereo separation, place the external speakers at
least four feet from the side of the TV, place the
surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing
area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical
R
S
20'
4" Minimum
50
50
BEST
HORIZONTAL
5'
10'
15'
20'
S
environments will require some experimentation with
speaker placement for best performance.
VIEWING ANGLE
4" Minimum
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image, it may take about one
minute for the picture to become stable, after the power has been turned on. After extended use, the
picture may darken, the color may look unusual, or the lamp “goes out,” (burns out). You may hear a
“pop” sound when the lamp “goes out.” These are common characteristics of the lamp, and should
not be considered defective.
2. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to prevent from overheating. If you hear
the cooling fan, it should not be considered defective.
3. If you hear a “cracking” sound from the TV cabinet, it is due to the TV’s cabinet expanding and
contracting due to room temperature changes. It has no effect on the TV’s functions.
4. The LCD Rear PTV cabinet is constructed with all plastic. Make sure to place it on a flat surface. An
uneven surface might warp the cabinet and reduce the picture quality.
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Hook-up Cables and Connectors
Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have
phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be
purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common
connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the
various components and the length of each cable.
300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector
This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an
antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).
Phono Connector
Used on all standard video and audio cables which
connect to inputs and outputs located on the
television’s rear jack panel and side control panel.
“F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector
For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the
antenna jack on the television.
S-Video (Super Video) Connector
This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laser-
disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the
standard video cable to produce a high quality picture.
Optical Cable
This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with
an Optical Audio In jack. Use this cable for the best
sound quality.
HDMI Cable
This cable is used to connect your external devices
such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with
an HDMI output connection to the TV’s HDMI input.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL
VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)
When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect
CATV coaxial cable to the CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. If
you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the
AIR terminal.
VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna
When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor
antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to
screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter
into the antenna terminal on the TV.
When both VHF and UHF antennas are
connected
Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV
antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the
antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for
the antenna mixer.
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Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions
In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is
designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite
receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 20-
31 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control.
POWER BUTTON
(TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT)
Turns the selected device on
and off.
SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS
(TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT)
Changes the mode of the
Universal Remote Control to
control the device selected.
INPUTS BUTTON (TV)
Accesses the INPUTS menu
system.
DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV)
Select picture mode settings
between DAY and NIGHT mode.
ASPECT BUTTON (TV)
Changes the aspect ratio while
watching TV.
PIP BUTTON (TV)
Press to show and change the
Picture-in-Picture mode.
MENU BUTTON
(CBL, DVD, SAT, TV)
Accesses the OSD menu
system.
EXIT BUTTON
(TV, CBL, SAT)
Exits out of the OSD or INPUTS
menu systems if their menu is
displayed.
CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS
(TV, DVD, CBL, SAT)
The CURSOR buttons are used
to navigate the cursor through
the OSD and INPUTS menu
systems, and the SELECT
button is used to
FAVORITE CHANNEL
(FAV CH) button (TV)
Press to enter/access Favorite
Channel (FAV) mode.
Select/Activate the highlighted
menu item.
GUIDE BUTTON
(SAT/STB, CBL)
Accesses the program guide of
VOLUME BUTTONS (TV)
Adjusts the audio level of your
TV.
other devices.
INFO BUTTON
(TV, CBL, SAT)
Displays various information on
the screen.
MUTE BUTTON (TV)
Reduces the audio level to 50%
if pressed once, and to
complete mute if pressed twice.
Press it a third time to restore
audio level.
CHANNEL BUTTONS
(TV, CBL, SAT, VCR)
Changes the channel.
NUMERIC BUTTONS
(TV, DVD, CBL, SAT, VCR)
Used to manually enter the TV
channel, and used for numeric
entry when navigating through
the OSD menu system.
LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON
(TV, CBL, SAT)
Switches between the current
and last channel viewed.
DVD/VCR CONTROL
(-) BUTTON (TV, SAT)
The (-) button is used when the
remote is in Set-Top-Box (STB)
mode or when the TV uses a
digital input.
BUTTONS (DVD, VCR)
Controls the precode functions
of your VCR and DVD.
PAUSE BUTTON
(TV, VCR, DVD)
RECORD BUTTON (VCR)
Press twice (2 times) to record
programs.
Press to show and change the
Freeze mode of the TV or pause
other devices.
LEGEND
TV — Television
CBL — Cable Box
STB — Set-Top-Box
VCR — Video Cassette Recorder/Player
DVD — Digital Video Disc Player
SAT— Satellite Receiver
NOTE: STB precode is included in the
SAT mode.
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Front Panel Controls
ቩ
ቪ
ቫ
ቨ
CURSOR
MENU/SELECT
̇
VOLUME
̈
̄
CHANNEL
̆
INPUT/EXIT
POWER
INPUT 5
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
ቧ
ቢ
ብ
ቤ
ባ
ቦ
L/MONO
AUDIO
R
³ MENU/SELECT button
This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without
using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode.
· INPUT/EXIT button
Press this button to display the input menu selections of CABLE, AIR, INPUT: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. This button
also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode.
» CHANNEL selector
Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons
also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode.
¿ VOLUME level
Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These
buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. When the TV power is
turned OFF at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned ON.
However, if it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned
ON.
´ POWER button
Press this button to turn the TV ON or OFF.
² SIDE INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5)
Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite
show or new recording. Press the INPUT button and select INPUT 5. If you have mono sound, insert the
audio cable into the left audio jack.
¶ IR RECEIVER Sensor
Point the remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.
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Front Panel Controls
º POWER Light
When the TV is turned ON, the Power Light will first blink to indicate that the television lamp is warming
up. This light will be ON during normal operation. When the TV is turned OFF, the Power Light will blink
to indicate that the television lamp will be cooling down and the light will eventually turn off.
¾ TEMP Indicator
This light is off during normal operation. If this indicator is lit, the optic unit is too hot. If this indicator is
blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. Please call service. The optic unit has an air filter that may become
clogged over time. The internal termperature will increse which will trigger the temperature sensor to display
an On-Screen warning. After 6 minutes, the lamp will turn off, then the TV will turn off with the TEMP LED On.
µ LAMP Indicator
This light is off during normal operation. If light is lit, the lamp has failed. See page 56-59 for lamp
replacement procedure. Consult your Hitachi dealer for proper part. If light is blinking, lamp cover is not
assembled securely after replacement.
NOTES:
1.
INDICATOR
INDICATION
MEANING
ACTION
NO LAMP LIGHT
Need to replace if
LIGHT ON
or BROKEN LAMP
LAMP still does not light by
ìPower On ” again.
LAMP LED
WRONG LAMP UNIT
ASSEMBLY / LAMP
DOOR OPEN
Check assembly condition of
LAMP UNIT
BLINKING
Too hot inside the
LIGHT ON
TEMP
LED
OPTIC unit
Call for Service
COOLING FAN STOPPED
BLINKING
BEGINNING OF WARM UP
AFTER THE POWER ON.
INTERMEDIATE BLINKING
(0.5 SEC CYCLE)
POWER
LED
NORMAL OPERATION
LIGHT ON
BEGINNING OF COOL DOWN
(FOR 20 SEC.)
SHORT BLINKING
(0.3 SEC CYCLE)
(TV CANNOT ACCEPT ANY CODE
IN THIS PERIOD EXCEPT WITHIN
THE BEGINNING 5 SEC.)
COOL DOWN
(FOR 6 MINUTES)
LONG BLINKING
(1 SEC CYCLE)
(TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE
CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS)
2. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are blinking in the order below, the television is warming up.
POWER TEMP LAMP
3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video
signal is not received from the input jacks. Please make sure the Blue Power light indicator is not lit (OFF) when
you are not watching for long lasting performance.
4. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up the TV screen. Make sure to turn off
the Power when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for longer lamp life.
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Side Panel Jacks and Connections
The side panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown
in the following examples:
INPUT 5
S-VIDEO
INPUT 5
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L/MONO
VIDEO
L/MONO
AUDIO
R
AUDIO
R
NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks. If you do not, the
played back picture may be abnormal.
2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV.
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Rear Panel Connections
µ
³ Antenna Input
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CABLE – CATV (Cable TV) input.
AIR – RF antenna input.
CableCARD™
³
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
´
NOTE: You may ask your local cable company
º
²
whether DTV services are available.
Upgrade Card
· Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4
By using the INPUTS button, CURSOR buttons
and SELECT button of the remote control you can
select each video source. Use the audio and video
inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs,
camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If
you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into
the left audio jack.)
HDMI INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
Y/
VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
»
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
¶
PR
¿
V
I
D
E
O
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
A
U
D
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TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to
connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only one of
these inputs may be used at a time.
·
¾
² HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
» Monitor Out
These jacks provide fixed or variable audio and video
signals which are used for recording. Use the S-Video
Output for high quality video output (see page 53).
ABOUT HDMI – HDMI is the
next-generation all digital interface for consumer
electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution
of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-
channel audio in a single cable. Because digital
television (DTV) signals remain in digital format,
HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images
retain the highest video quality from the source all
the way to your television screen.
¿ S-Video Inputs 1 and 2
INPUTS 1 and 2 provide S-Video (Super Video)
jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video
output capability.
´ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs
INPUTS 3 and 4 provide Y-PBPR jacks for
connecting equipment with this capability, such as
a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use
composite video signal for both inputs.
Use the HDMI input for your external devices such
as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an
HDMI output connection.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
NOTE: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and
S-VIDEO to INPUT 1, 2 or 5 at the same
time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.
2. Your component outputs may be labeled
Y, B-Y, and R-Y. 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.
NOTE: 1. The HDMI input is not intended for use
with personal computers.
2. Only DTV formats such as 1080I, 720P, 480I
and 480P are available for HDMI.
3. Your component outputs may be labeled
Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the component
CB output to the TV’s PB input and the
component CR output to the TV’s PR input.
4. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to
obtain optimum picture quality when using
the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 34).
5. To ensure no copyright infringement, the
MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal,
when using the Y-PBPR jacks.
¶ Optical Out (Digital Audio)
This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your
audio device that is Dolby® Digital and PCM
compatible, such as an audio amplifier.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. DOLBY and the DOUBLE-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
º Upgrade Card
6. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can be
used for composite video and component
video input.
This card slot is for future software upgrades.
Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is
required for your TV. In order to receive written
notification, please complete and return your
warranty card.
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Rear Panel Connections
If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed,
the TV will display the following respective screens.
¾ TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4)
These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with center
signal output capability. This feature allows the TV
speakers to be used as a center speaker. The TV
must be set as a center channel by selecting TV
AS CENTER on the Internal Speakers Settings of
the Audio Menu (see page 38).
CableCARD is installed
µ CableCARD Slot
This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided
by your local cable operator to gain access to
chosen cable channels. The CableCARD will allow
you to tune digital and high definition cable
channels. Please call your local cable operator if
this service is available before requesting a
CableCARD (also known as Point of Deployment
(POD) module).
OR
CableCARD is not installed
1. Connect a coaxial cable to cable terminal of
the Rear Panel Jacks.
2. Insert the CableCARD into the slot (Top of card
should be facing right as shown below).
After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second
screen below appears. The third screen below will
appear if a channel is not authorized for viewing. Press
the EXIT button to exit the second screen.
Digital Cable
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
Acquiring Data.
Please wait.
Upgrade Card
way
HDMI INPUT 1
AIR
Top faces this
Y/
VIDEO
Y/
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
In order to start cable service
for this device, please contact
your cable provider
S
I
CableCARD™
PB
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
TICAL OUT
Digital Audio
CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1
Host: 123-456-789-1
Data: 123-456-789-1
PR
V
I
D
E
O
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
Unit Address: 123-456-789-1
A
U
D
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TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
Press EXIT to return
NOTE: 1. A digital cable subscription is required.
2. Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the
CableCARD slot.
OR
Not an Authorized Channel
Please take note of all information on the screen (you
will provide this information to your cable operator).
Call your cable operator and give them the information
from the card to start your cable service.
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Rear Panel Connections
Additional CableCARD Information
After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, a CableCARD Information menu appears in the SETUP menu
of the On-Screen Display.
Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu.
1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to
Video
access the Main Menu screen.
Audio
Channel Manager
Locks
Timers
Setup
Move
SEL Select
Setup
2. Use the CURSOR button ̄ to highlight SETUP in
Menu Preference
Lamp Power Control
Set The Inputs
the Main Menu and press the SELECT button.
3. Use the CURSOR button ̄ to highlight
CableCARD Information and press the SELECT
button.
Set Closed Captions
Set Monitor Out
CableCARD Information
Upgrades
Quick Start-Up
Move
SEL Select
Setup
4. To view the CableCARD ID and Host ID, use the
CURSOR button ̄ to highlight CableCARD Info
and press the SELECT button.
CableCARD Information
Select the button below to acess
CableCARD ID and Host ID.
CableCARD Info.
Select the button below to access
CableCARD and Host Diagnostics.
NOTE:
The Diagnostics Info. window is for
Service use only.
Diagnostics Info.
Move
SEL Return
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Rear Panel Connections
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Outside Antenna
or Digital Cable
•
S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI
connections are provided for
high performance laserdisc
players, VCRs etc. that have
this feature. Use these
connections in place of the
standard video connection if
your device has this feature.
External
Digital
Component
with HDMI
output
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
capability
CABLE
viewing uses only.
HDMI OUT
Top faces
•
•
If your device has only one
audio output (mono sound),
connect it to the left audio jack
on the television.
Upgrade Card
HDMI INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
Y/
VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
Refer to the operating guide of
your other electronic equipment
for additional information on
connecting your hook-up
cables.
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
PR
V
I
D
E
O
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
A
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•
A single VCR can be used for
VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note
that a VCR cannot record
its own video or line output
(INPUT 1 in the example on
this page). Refer to your VCR
operating guide for more
information on line input-output
connections.
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
OPTICAL IN
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
To an
amplifier/
receiver with
optical input
capability.
•
You may use VIDEO or
S-VIDEO inputs to connect to
INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 5,
but only one of these may be
used at a time.
INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
V
L
R
V
L
R
V
L
R
Y
PB/CB PR/CR
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
•
•
Connect only one component
(VCR, DVD player, camcorder,
etc.) to each input jack.
VCR #2
Laserdisc player, VCR,
Camcorder, etc.
VCR #1
DVD Player
•
To ensure no copyright infringement, the
COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (INPUT 3 and INPUT 4)
connections are provided for high performance
MONITOR OUT output may be abnormal, when
using the Y-PBPR jacks.
components, such as DVD players and set-top-
boxes. Use these connections in place of the
standard video connection if your device has this
feature. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 accepts both
composite and component video signals.
•
When using an HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it
is recommended that a 1080i or 720p input signal
is used.
NOTE: 1. Connect only one component to each
input jack.
•
•
Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y,
and R-Y. In this case, connect the components
B-Y output to the TV’s PB input and the
2. Follow connections that pertain to your
personal entertainment system.
3. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 can accomodate
Composite and Component video signals.
4. Cables are not included with the purchase
of this TV, except when noted as
“provided”.
components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.
Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR.
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.
MACROVISION NOTES:
•
•
You may use composite and component video
signals for INPUT 3 and INPUT 4.
1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be
affected by copyright protection systems
and the picture will be distorted on the
television.
2. Connecting the television directly to the
Audio /Video output of a Set-Top-Box will
assure a more normal picture.
It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain
optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR
inputs (see page 34).
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Connecting External Video Sources
Match the numbers below to the diagram for
speaker placement.
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
³
·
»
¿
The television’s internal speakers will act as
center speaker (select AUDIO - INTERNAL
SPEAKERS - TV AS CENTER).
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These FRONT left and right speakers are
connected to the FRONT output of a
separate audio amplifier.
HDMI INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
Y/
VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
These REAR left and right speakers are
connected to the Rear output of a separate
audio amplifier.
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
PR
V
I
D
E
O
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
This subwoofer is connected to the LFE/SUB
Out output of a separate audio amplifier.
L
A
U
D
I
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
·
·
Optical
Cable
CENTER
OUT
OPTICAL
IN
RCA
Cable
Stereo System Amplifier
or DVD Player
³
³
¿
»
»
NOTE: 1. The Optical Out (Digital Audio) provides a
fixed digital audio output to your external
component such as an A/V receiver with
optical input capability. The audio level
can only be controlled through the volume
control of the external audio amplifier.
2. See page 39 for AUDIO-Digital Output.
15
Connecting External Video Sources
The exact arrangement you 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. Check the owner’s manual of
each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to
accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio
cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.
BEFORE OPERATING
EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE
INPUTS
Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then
press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu.
Use the CURSOR PAD to select the CABLE, AIR or
INPUT of your choice. Then press the SELECT button
to confirm your choice (see page 23).
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Cable
NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video
Air
Move
SEL Select
signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT
JACK on the back panel of the TV (i.e.,
VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or
the video device is OFF), the set will appear
to be OFF.
CONNECTING A COMPOSITE VIDEO AND
MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 –
INPUT5
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR
or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack,
as shown on the TV set on the right.
Connect the
Cable and/or
Air cables
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HDMI INPUT 1
2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the
VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT
(MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.
AIR
Y/
Y/
VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
PR
V
I
D
E
O
3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4
from the INPUTS menu to view the program from
the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO OSD
label disappears automatically after approximately
four seconds.
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
A
U
D
I
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
4. Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to
Audio Video
OUTPUT
the previous channel.
NOTE: The Input 3 can be used in the same manner
VCR
as Input 4.
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Connecting External Video Sources
CONNECTING A COMPOSITE VIDEO AND
STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR
or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack,
as shown on the TV set on the right.
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2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the
VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT
(AUDIO/R) jack.
HDMI INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
Y/
VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
PR
3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the
VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L)
jack.
V
I
D
E
O
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
A
U
D
I
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2
from the INPUTS menu to view the program from
the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO OSD label
disappears automatically after approximately four
seconds.
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
R
L
V
OUTPUT
5. Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to
the previous channel.
VCR
NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and
sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 14), but note that a VCR cannot record
its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-
output connections.
3. When Input 3 or 4 are used, it’s necessary to connect the video output from the device to the
Y/Video input jack of the TV.
CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO
SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2 AND 5
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the
VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO)
jack, as shown on the TV set on the right.
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2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the
VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT
(AUDIO/R) jack.
HDMI INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
Y/
VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
S
I
P
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
PR
3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the
VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L)
jack.
V
I
D
E
O
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
A
U
D
I
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2
from the INPUTS menu to view the program from
the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO OSD label
disappears automatically after approximately four
seconds.
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
R
L
V
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
5. Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to
the previous channel.
VCR
NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and
sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 14), but note that a VCR cannot record
its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-
output connections.
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Connecting External Video Sources
CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH
HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection
cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or
DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the TV
set on the right. 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
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I INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
VIDEO
Y/
VIDEO
INPUT 1.
MONITOR OUT
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
2. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1
D
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
E
O
PR
from the INPUTS menu to view the program from
V
I
D
the HDTV set top box or DVD player. The VIDEO
E
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
O
OSD label disappears automatically after
approximately four seconds.
L
A
U
D
I
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
3. Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to
the previous channel.
HDMI – HDMI
NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord
plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks.
The picture and sound that is played back
will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
2. The HDMI input on INPUT 1 contains the
copy protection system called High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP). HDCP is a cryptographic system
that encrypts video signals when using
HDMI connections to prevent illegal
copying of video contents.
HDMI OUT
DVD Player or HDTV STB
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
3. HDMI is not a “NETWORK” technology. It
establishes a one-way point-to-point
connection for delivery of uncompressed
video to a display.
Upgrade Card
I INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
VIDEO
Y/
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
4. The connected digital output device
controls the HDMI interface so proper set-
up of device user settings determines final
video appearance.
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
PR
V
I
D
E
DVI to
HDMI
Cable
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
O
L
A
U
D
I
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
DVI – HDMI
R
L
V
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DVD Player or HDTV STB
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Connecting External Video Sources
CONNECTING A COMPONENT
SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR.
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the
Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the
INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set on the
right.
Upgrade Card
HDMI INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
VIDEO
Y/
VIDEO
2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT
of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box
to the INPUT (PB) jack.
MONITOR OUT
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
PR
V
I
D
E
O
3. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT
of the laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to
the INPUT (PR) jack.
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
A
U
D
I
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the
Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the
INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
R
L
PR
OUTPUT
PB
Y
5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the
Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the
INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
DVD Player
6. Press the the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3
from the INPUTS menu to view the program from
the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. The
VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after
approximately four seconds.
7. Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to
the previous channel.
NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord
plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks.
The picture and sound that is played back
will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
2. See page 14 for tips on REAR PANEL
CONNECTIONS.
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The Remote Control
In addition to controlling all the functions on your
HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote
control is designed to operate different types of VCRs,
CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite
receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic
operation keys are grouped together in one area.
To operate your TV, point the remote control at the
screen of the TV and press the TV button. The remote
will now control your television.
To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote
sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. The
remote will now control your VCR (see page 31 for
instructions on how to program the remote to control
your VCR).
To operate your cable box, point the remote at the
remote sensor of the cable box and press the CABLE
(CBL) button. The remote will now control your cable
box (see page 28 for instructions on how to program
the remote to control your cable box).
To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver, point
the remote at the remote sensor of the set-top-box or
satellite receiver and press the SAT button. The remote
will now control your set-top-box or satellite receiver. If
you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program
your satellite receiver (see page 29 for instructions on
how to program the remote to control your SAT).
To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the
remote sensor of the DVD player and press the DVD
button. The remote will now control your DVD player
(see page 30 for instruction on how to program the
remote to control your DVD player).
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV
³ POWER button
Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when
³
·
the remote is in TV mode.
· MODE buttons
These buttons allow the remote to control your TV,
VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on
which button is pressed. Refer to page 20 for how
to change between each of these modes.
²
´
º
¿
¶
µ
» PAUSE button
Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture.
Press the EXIT button to return the picture to
motion. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to
cycle through the three different freeze modes (see
page 26).
¸
ƹ
¾
¹
Freeze
Ƹ
ƹ
ƻ
Freeze
ƺ
Ƽ
Freeze
Freeze
»
Freeze
EXIT
¿ DAY/NIGHT button
Press this button to toggle between Day and Night
picture mode settings. Select DAY for day time
viewing with more brightness and contrast to
compete with room light. Select NIGHT for night
time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a
more detailed picture (see page 34 for settings
changes).
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV
´ ASPECT button
Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format
received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options.
4:3 STANDARD
4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2
Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3)
images. Side panels (gray areas) are placed to the
left and right of the image to preserve the original
aspect ratio of the source.
Use these aspect modes to zoom in on
conventional (4:3) sources.
16:9 STANDARD
Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like
HDTV and DVD’s preserving the original 16:9
aspect ratio.
4:3 EXPANDED
Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3)
sources by linearly increasing image expansion
from the center towards the edges of the display
area in order to fill it.
16:9 ZOOM
Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9
aspect.
• Antenna-Analog
• S-Video/Video Input
(Auto Aspect: Off)
• HDMI-480i/480p Input
IMAGE INPUT
(Auto Aspect: Off)
• Component-480i/480p
Input (Auto Aspect: Off)
Note: Please see Appendix A
on page 65.
• Antenna-Digital (4:3)
• S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter
Input (Auto Aspect: On)
• HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/
Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On)
IMAGE INPUT
• Component-480i/480p 4:3/
Letter Input
(Auto Aspect: On)
Note: Please see Appendix B
on page 65.
• S-Video/Video 16:9 Input
(Auto Aspect: On)
• HDMI-480i/480p 16:9 Input
(Auto Aspect: On)
• Component-480i/480p
16:9 Input
(Auto Aspect: On)
Note: Please see Appendix C
on page 65.
• Antenna-Digital (16:9)
• HDMI-720p/1080i Input
• Component-720p/1080i
Input
Note: Please see Appendix D
on page 65.
NOTE: 1. The Aspect Style setting you select for an ANT input will automatically be set for the other ANT
input. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings.
2. Vertical position adjustments are directly available when you choose 4:3
EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see also page 36).
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV
INFO button display for Analog Channels
² INPUTS button
When the remote control is in TV mode, press this
button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the
CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select
the inputs that are being used. Pressing the
INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through
the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT
button to select.
INFO
Show Name
Air
8
KXYZ-HD
3:17PM
̈
3:00PM- 3:30PM
ST
TV-G
1080i
INPUTS
Day
Off
16:9 Standard
INFO button display for Digital Channels
INFO
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Cable
Air
Show Name
Cable
8
KXYZ-HD
3:17PM
̈
3:00PM- 3:30PM
TV-G
1080i
Move
SEL Select
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
INPUT 4
INPUT 5
CABLE
AIR
Select to choose INPUT 1.
Select to choose INPUT 2.
Select to choose INPUT 3.
Select to choose INPUT 4.
Select to choose INPUT 5.
Select to choose Cable.
Select to choose Air.
Day
Off
16:9 Standard
INFO
Show Name
Cable
8
KXYZ-HD
3:17PM
̈
3:00PM- 3:30PM
TV-G
1080i
The show description will be in this area of the screen.
¶ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button
See separate section on pages 25-27 for a
description.
Day
Off
16:9 Standard
INFO button display when an S-VIDEO Input is
connected to INPUT 1
º MENU button
The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.
INFO
Show Name
S-IN: 1
KXYZ-HD
3:17PM
̈
3:00PM- 3:30PM
¾ GUIDE button
ST
TV-G
480i
[Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/
Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only]
The use of this button is only applicable when the
remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode.
Press this button to access the Channel Guide of
the (CBL), and (SAT/STB).
Day
Off
16:9 Standard
µ EXIT button
INFO button display for when a COMPONENT
VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is connected to INPUT 3
This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.
INFO
Show Name
Y-PBPR: 3
KXYZ-HD
3:17PM
¸ CURSOR buttons/SELECT button
All the On-Screen Display features can be set or
adjusted by using the CURSOR buttons and the
SELECT button, except for numeric entries. Press
the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and
press the SELECT button to select.
̈
3:00PM- 3:30PM
SA
TV-G
480i
Day
Off
16:9 Standard
¹ INFO button
Press this button when you want to check the
channel being received, the picture source, if the
channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program
(SA), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set.
NOTE: 1. Press the INFO button again or the EXIT
button to return to normal viewing.
2. The Aspect setting will not be shown if
the channel is locked.
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV
Press the FAV CH button to switch to Favorite
Ƹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button
Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you
obtain the desired sound level.
(FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in
Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed
and the displayed channel is GREEN. Press it
again to return to your regular tuned channels. You
can add any channel to your Favorite channel list
by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button
until the displayed channel turns from WHITE to
highlighted GREEN. You can also delete a channel
from your favorite channel list by pressing and
holding down the FAV CH button until the
displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to
WHITE.
To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume
(SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press
the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to
turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore
the sound, press the MUTE button one more time,
or VOL UP (̆).
Cable
6
Volume 8
MUTE
FAV CH
FAV Cable
6
Soft Mute 8
MUTE
FAV CH
Cable
6
Mute 8
Closed Captioning will display automatically when
MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set
to AUTO (see page 52).
ƺ (-) DASH button
The (-) DASH button can only be used when the
remote control is in Satellite (SAT) mode.
When the TV power is turned off at a volume level
31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30
when the TV is turned on. However, if it is set to a
level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level
it was set when the TV is turned on.
ƻ LAST CHANNEL (LC) button
Press this button to toggle between the current and
last channel viewed.
ƹ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL
(FAV CH) buttons
Ƽ RECORD button
Press twice (two times) to record programs when
the remote is in VCR mode.
The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to
select channels, lock access code, etc. Use the
CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one, two,
or three numbers to select channels. Enter 0 first
for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit
channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds
for the TV to tune. Channel selection may also be
performed by CHANNEL (CH) UP (̆) or
CHANNEL (CH) DOWN (̄).
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Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV incorporates Two
Tuner technology designed for improved viewing
enjoyment. This Two Tuner feature allows you to view
antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture
simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.
When a DIGITAL channel is viewed as the main picture,
a DIGITAL channel can not be viewed as a sub picture.
When an ANALOG channel or INPUT is viewed as the
main picture, an ANALOG channel or INPUT can not be
viewed as a sub picture.
Apparatus Claims of U.S.
Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098;
4,907,093; and 6,381,747
licensed for limited
CableCARD™
(Top of card faces right)
CABLE
viewing uses only.
Top faces
Connect the
Cable and/or
Air cables
Upgrade Card
HDMI INPUT 1
AIR
Y/
VIDEO
Y/
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
S
I
PB
PR
PB
V
I
D
E
O
OPTICAL OUT
Digital Audio
PR
V
I
D
E
O
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
(MONO)
L
A
U
D
I
To select between main picture and PIP sub-picture
tuning, use the CURSOR buttons on the remote. The
green highlighted channel display will move with every
press of the CURSOR buttons (̇ or ̈).
TV AS CENTER
CAUTION
O
R
AUDIO
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
TO HI-FI
Audio Video
OUTPUT
The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you
want to watch more than one program at the same time.
You can watch a TV program while viewing other
programs from any of the video inputs.
VCR
Use the connection diagram to the right to view VCR
program (from Input 1-5) as a sub-picture while viewing
another program as main picture (CABLE, AIR). You may
also view the VCR program (from Input 1-5) as a main picture while
viewing another program as a sub-picture (CABLE or AIR).
When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable to CABLE
(see page 12). AIR will not be available while using a CableCARD.
³ PIP button
³
Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear in one of the four
different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the INPUT
signal. To change the PIP mode, use the PIP button to cycle through
the four different modes.
POP Mode Picture-in-Picture
POP MODE PIP displays the sub-picture outside of the main picture.
Use the CURSOR buttons (̆ or ̄) to move the sub-picture. This
feature is not available with a Digital 16:9, 720p and 1080i signal.
Please refer to the Picture-in-Picture Modes Table (see page 26).
PIP
MAIN PICTURE
SUB
PICTURE
NOTE: 1. Press the CURSOR buttons (̇ or ̈) to enable the
sub-picture sound.
·
2. Sub-picture channel availability depends on the channel list.
3. Two INPUTS can’t be viewed in PIP mode. Only one INPUT
(1-5) and one antenna (CABLE or AIR).
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Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
PIP Mode Picture-in-Picture
This feature is only available with a Digital 16:9, 720p
and 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn,
occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR
buttons.
PIP
MAIN PICTURE
SUB PICTURE
SPLIT Mode Picture-in-Picture
Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-
picture evenly on the screen.
MAIN PICTURE SUB PICTURE
SURF Mode Picture-in-Picture
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels
(those set in memory) and displays them as PIP sub-
pictures or Thumbnail channels. Press the SELECT
button to stop on a chosen channel. Use the remote
CURSOR buttons (̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄) to navigate the
Thumbnail. Press the EXIT button to enable your
chosen channel and return to normal viewing.
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
13
NOTE: Press the SELECT button to stop the Surf mode or channel scan. Press the SELECT button again to resume
Surf mode or channel scan.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Modes
SUB-IMAGE
1080i /
720p
480p / 480i Analog
Tuner / Video / S-Video
MAIN PICTURE
Digital Tuner
16 : 9 4: 3
PIP
Mode
Format
Aspect
16 : 9
16 : 9
4 : 3
ANT Digital
4 : 3
-
-
YES
-
YES
-
YES
-
480p/480i
ANT Analog
Video / S-Video
16 : 9
YES
YES
POP
4 : 3
YES
YES
-
-
-
ANT Digital
1080i / 720p
ANT Digital
1080i / 720p
16 : 9
16 : 9
16 : 9
16 : 9
16 : 9
4 : 3
-
-
-
YES
YES
PIP
4 : 3
-
YES
-
YES
-
-
YES
-
-
YES
-
-
-
PIP
16 : 9
YES
-
-
-
YES
YES
-
YES
YES
-
YES
YES
-
ANT Digital
-
-
1080i / 720p
16 : 9
16 : 9
YES
YES
YES
YES
SPLIT
480p / 480I
ANT Analog
-
-
-
4 : 3
---
YES
YES
YES
YES
-
-
-
-
-
Video / S-Video
SURF
---
YES
12 PIX
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Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
SPLIT FREEZE
· PAUSE button
Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you
are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will
freeze). Press the EXIT button to return to normal
viewing.
If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the
PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to
write down the address for a mail order company,
recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return
the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Press
the PAUSE button repeatedly to toggle between
FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE).
MAIN PICTURE SUB PICTURE
Freeze
EXIT
Freeze
STROBE FREEZE
Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of
the picture you are currently viewing (only the 3
sub-pictures will freeze). Press the EXIT button to
return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for
viewing a moving picture that has many details, for
example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf
swing.
Freeze
Freeze
Freeze
EXIT
MAIN FREEZE
Press the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of the
picture you are currently viewing and the frozen
frame will show in the Main Picture. Press the EXIT
button to return to normal viewing. This feature is
useful for freezing a picture frame with addresses.
EXIT
NOTE: 1. The default FREEZE mode is the MAIN
freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and
then the STROBE freeze. The last Freeze
mode you selected before you pressed the
EXIT button will be the one that comes up
after pressing the PAUSE button again.
2. Each freeze frame is delayed about 0.1
(1/10) second.
EXIT
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The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions
OPERATING THE PRECODED
FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX.
·
This remote is designed to operate different types of
³
·
cable boxes. You must first program the remote to
match the remote system of your cable box (refer
below for pre-codes).
»
1. Turn ON your cable box.
2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable
box.
3. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, press
and release the CABLE (CBL) button.
4. Hold down the CBL button on the remote and
enter the two digit preset code that matches your
cable box, as shown below. Release the CBL
button.
»
5. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the
POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable
box when the correct two digit preset code is
entered. When this occurs, the remote control is
programmed for your cable box. If the cable box
does not turn off, try a different two digit preset
code.
·
6. The remote will now control your Cable box.
NOTE: 1. If your cable box cannot be operated after
performing the above procedures, your
cable box code has not been precoded
into the remote.
2. In the unlikely event that your cable box
cannot be operated after performing the
above procedures, please consult your
cable box operating guide.
3. The remote control will remember the
codes you have programmed until the
batteries are removed from the remote
control. After replacing the batteries
CABLE BRAND
CODES
repeat the entire programming procedure
HAMLIN......................................................22, 23, 24, 25
JERROLD ......................... 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
OAK..................................................................26, 27, 28
PANASONIC.................................................... 18, 19, 20
PIONEER................................................................13, 14
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA......................................08, 09, 10
TOCOM ..................................................................15, 16
ZENITH...................................................................11, 12
as stated above.
³ CABLE (CBL) button
This button allows the remote to control your cable
box by setting it to CABLE mode.
· PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons
These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable
codes.
MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: _______________________
» EXCLUSIVE TV buttons
NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box
for operation of the buttons exclusively for
the Cable Box.
These buttons are for operating the TV.
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The Remote Control for Set-Top Box/Satelite Receiver Functions
OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR
YOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER.
·
This remote is designed to operate different types of
set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program
the remote to match the remote system of your set-
top-box/satellite systems (refer below for pre-codes).
³
»
1. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.
2. Aim the remote control at the front of your set-top-
box/satellite systems.
·
3. To switch to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded
mode, press and release the SAT button.
4. Hold down the SAT button on the remote and enter
the two digit preset code that matches your set-
top-box/satellite receiver, as shown below. Release
the SAT button.
»
5. Aim the remote at the set-top-box/satellite receiver
and press the POWER button. The remote will turn
off your set-top-box/satellite receiver when the
correct two digit preset code is entered. When this
occurs, the remote control is programmed for your
set-top-box/satellite receiver. If the set-top-
box/satellite receiver does not turn off, try a
different two digit preset code.
·
6. The remote will now control your set-top-
box/satellite receiver.
NOTE: 1. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver
cannot be operated after performing the
above procedures, your set-top-
box/satellite receiver code has not been
precoded into the remote.
2. In the unlikely event that your set-top-
box/satellite receiver cannot be operated
after performing the above procedures,
please consult your set-top-box/satellite
receiver operating guide.
3. The remote control will remember the
codes you have programmed until the
batteries are removed from the remote
control. After replacing the batteries
repeat the entire programming procedure
as stated above.
SATELLITE BRAND
CODES
ECOSTAR.....................................................................03
HITACHI....................................................................... 00
HUGHES ......................................................................04
RCA ..............................................................................01
SONY ...........................................................................02
SET TOP BOX BRAND
CODES
³ SAT (Set-Top-Box/Satellite) button
This button allows the remote to control your set-
top-box/satellite receiver by setting it to SET-TOP-
BOX/SATELLITE mode.
PANASONIC.................................................................05
RCA............................................................................. 06
SAMSUNG ...................................................................07
ZENITH.........................................................................08
· PRE-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE
RECEIVER buttons
MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/
SET TOP BOX CODE IS: _________________________
These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded set-
top-box/satellite codes.
NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-
box/satellite receiver for operation of the
buttons exclusively for the set-top-
box/satellite receiver.
» EXCLUSIVE TV buttons
These buttons are for operating the TV.
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The Remote Control for DVD Functions
OPERATING THE PRECODED
FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER.
·
This remote is designed to operate different types of
DVD players. You must first program the remote to
match the remote system of your DVD player (refer
below for pre-codes).
³
»
1. Turn ON your DVD player.
2. Aim the remote control at the front of your DVD
player.
·
3. To switch to DVD pre-coded mode, press and
release the DVD button.
4. Hold down the DVD button on the remote and
enter the two digit preset code that matches your
DVD player, as shown below. Release the DVD
button.
»
5. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the
POWER button. The remote will turn off your DVD
player when the correct two digit preset code is
entered. When this occurs, the remote control is
programmed for your DVD player. If the DVD player
does not turn off, try a different two digit preset
code.
·
·
6. The remote will now control your DVD player.
7. You will need to set the display type of your DVD
player to 16:9 WIDESCREEN.
NOTE: 1. If your DVD player cannot be operated
after performing the above procedures,
your DVD player’s code has not been
precoded into the remote.
2. In the unlikely event that your DVD player
cannot be operated after performing the
above procedures, please consult your
DVD player operating guide.
3. The remote control will remember the
DVD BRAND
CODES
codes you have programmed until the
APEX ............................................................................10
GO VIDEO ................................................................... 09
HITACHI........................................................................00
KENWOOD...................................................................11
PANASONIC.................................................................02
PIONEER..................................................................... 03
RCA............................................................................. 04
SAMSUNG ...................................................................06
SANYO .........................................................................07
SONY ...........................................................................01
TOSHIBA......................................................................05
batteries are removed from the remote
control. After replacing the batteries
repeat the entire programming procedure
as stated above.
³ DVD button
This button allows the remote to control your DVD
player by setting it to DVD mode.
· PRECODED DVD Buttons
These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD
codes.
MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: ______________________
» EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons
NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player
for operation of the buttons exclusively for
the DVD player.
These buttons are for operating the TV.
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The Remote Control for VCR Functions
OPERATING THE PRECODED
FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR.
·
³
This remote is designed to operate different types of
VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the
remote system of your VCR (refer below for pre-codes).
1. Turn ON your VCR.
»
2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR.
»
3. To switch to VCR pre-coded mode, press and
release the VCR button.
4. Hold down the VCR button on the remote and
enter the two digit preset code that matches your
VCR, as shown below. Release the VCR button.
5. Aim the remote at the VCR and press the POWER
button. The remote will turn off your VCR when the
correct two digit preset code is entered. When this
occurs, the remote control is programmed for your
VCR. If the VCR does not turn off, try a different
two digit preset code.
»
»
6. The remote will now control your VCR.
·
NOTE: 1. If your VCR cannot be operated after
performing the above procedures, your
VCR’s code has not been precoded into
the remote.
2. In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot
be operated after performing the above
procedures, please consult your VCR
operating guide.
·
3. The remote control will remember the
codes you have programmed until the
batteries are removed from the remote
control. After replacing the batteries
repeat the entire programming procedure
as stated above.
4. Press the Record button twice to record.
VCR BRAND
CODES
³ VCR button
EMERSON ...........................................20, 21, 22, 23 ,24
FISHER ..................................................... 34, 37, 38, 39
HITACHI ...................................00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
JVC...................................................................49, 50, 51
MAGNAVOX ...........................................................12, 13
MITSUBISHI.............................................. 27, 28, 29, 30
NEC....................................................................... 40, 41
PANASONIC...........................................................10, 11
SAMSUNG .............................................................25, 26
SHARP ...................................................................31, 32
SONY ...............................................................07, 08, 09
This button allows the remote to control your VCR
player by setting it to VCR mode.
· PRECODED VCR Buttons
These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR
codes.
» EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons
These buttons are for operating the TV.
MY VCR PLAYER CODE IS: ______________________
NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for
operation of the buttons exclusively for the
VCR.
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On-Screen Display
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the
different features on your HITACHI LCD Rear
Projection TV.
2. Press the CURSOR buttons to navigate and
highlight a different feature of the On-Screen
Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select.
3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit
from a menu.
This part of the screen shows
which selections are available.
Video
Audio
Channel Manager
Locks
Timers
Setup
This part of the screen shows which
Remote Control buttons to use.
Move
SEL Select
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On-Screen Display
Video
Channel Manager
Picture Mode
Select between the two picture
Signal Meter
Access Signal Meter.
modes; Day and Night.
Adjust contrast.
Auto Channel Scan
Channel List
Set Auto Channel Scan.
Set Channel List.
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature
Adjust brightness.
Adjust color.
Adjust tint.
Adjust sharpness.
Locks
Change Access Code Change Lock access code.
Engage Lock
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 more
reddish color.
Enhance picture brightness in
light scenes.
Choose Automatic Contrast
settings.
Reduces conspicuous noise in
the picture.
Turn ON/OFFthe 3:2 Pulldown
detection feature.
Choose the picture format
aspect ratio.
Set the gray side bars on/off
when watching 4:3 signals in
standard mode.
Choose to lock channel or
front panel.
Movie Ratings
Block various types of movies
and video types based on
motion picture ratings.
Block various types of movies
and television programming
based on a parental guide
ratings.
TV Ratings
Black Enhancement
Contrast Mode
Noise Reduction
Auto Movie Mode
Aspect
Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies
and television programming
based on the Canadian ratings
system.
Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies
and television programming
based on the Canadian French
ratings system.
Black Side Panel
Reset Video Settings Choose the Reset Video
settings.
Timers
Set the Clock
Set Clock Settings.
Set Sleep Timer
Set Sleep Timer intervals
(30 min. intervals, 00:30-3:00).
Audio
Treble
Bass
Balance
SRS
Set Day/Night Timer Set Day/Night picture mode
settings.
Adjust the treble.
Adjust the bass.
Adjust the balance.
Select SRS settings (Off, Wide,
Normal)
Set Event Timer
Set viewing reservation for TV
programs.
BBE
Select BBE settings (Off, Soft,
Hard)
Setup
Audio Source
Internal Speakers
Auto Noise Cancel
Select between three Audio
Sources.
Select internal or external
speakers.
Eliminates the noise between
stations.
Adjust volume in fixed setting.
Adjust Loudness.
Select Language options if
available.
Select Optical Output options.
Select Dynamic Range
Compression to ON or OFF.
Menu Preference
Choose English, French, or
Spanish text.
Lamp Power Control Automatic Power Saving
Feature.
Set The Inputs
Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD,
etc.
Perfect Volume
Loudness
Language
Set Closed Captions Feature to display dialogue/text.
Set Monitor Out
Upgrades
Set Monitor Out source.
Select to upgrade TV software.
Select the TV Quick Start Up
options.
Digital Output
DRC
Quick Start Up
NOTES: 1. The Signal Meter feature of the Channel
Manager OSD is only available for
Digital signals.
2. The Language, Digital Output, and the
Dynamic Range Compression feature of
the Audio OSD are only available for
Digital channels.
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Video
MENU
Video
Video
Audio
Channel Manager
Locks
Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve
picture quality. You can independently customize each
of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase
viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the
video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only
the selected input will reset to initial conditions.
Timers
Setup
Move
SEL Select
Picture Mode
Video
Use this function to choose from automatic picture
settings to optimize your TV’s performance.
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to highlight and
select PICTURE MODE settings.
Picture Mode
Contrast
Day
OR
100%
50%
50%
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
50%
Color Temperature
Black Enhancement
Contrast Mode
High
2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select PICTURE
Middle
Dynamic
MODE to return to previous menu.
Move
SEL Select
Function
Contrast
Brightness
Day
100%
50%
Night
90%
50%
Color
50%
30%
Tint
50%
50%
Sharpness
50%
20%
Color Temperature
Black Enhancement
Contrast Mode
Noise Reduction
Black Side Panel
High
Standard
Off
Normal
Low
Middle
Dynamic
Low
Picture Mode
Next/Prev
Day
Select
SEL Return
On
On
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
function to be adjusted.
2. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to adjust the function. Press the SELECT button to select the function
settings.
3. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu.
4. Press EXIT to quit menu.
Contrast
Video
Use this function to change the contrast between black
and white levels in the picture.
Picture Mode
Contrast
Day
100%
50%
50%
Brightness
Color
Brightness
Tint
Sharpness
50%
Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness.
Color Temperature
Black Enhancement
Contrast Mode
High
Middle
Dynamic
Color
Use this function to adjust the level of color in the
picture.
Move
SEL Return
Video
Sharpness
Tint
50%
High
Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear
natural.
Color Temperature
Black Enhancement
Contrast Mode
Middle
Dynamic
Low
Noise Reduction
Auto Movie Mode
Aspect
Sharpness
Off
Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in
the picture. Sharpness function will be disabled when
Noise Reduction is set to High.
Black Side Panel
Reset Video Settings
On
Move
SEL Return
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Video
Color Temperature
Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate
color or set to Black/White for more reddish color.
Black Enhancement
Use this function to enhance Picture brightness in light scenes using the settings off, low, middle and high.
Contrast Mode
Use this function to choose between 2 Contrast Mode settings. Set to Dynamic for darker images more in the
level of Black and set to Normal for a balanced White to Black level.
NOTE: 1. If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS,
COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner.
2. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT
VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks.
3. CABLE and AIR share a Video setting. Also, each of the video inputs have their own independent
settings.
4. If CONTRAST is set to minimum level, the OSD will be difficult to see.
Noise Reduction
The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading
picture quality. Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. When Noise Reduction is
set to High, Sharpness function is disabled (grayed out).
Auto Movie Mode
The Auto Movie Mode turns the 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE ON or OFF. Theatrical movies
are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second, instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. When film is
transferred to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. This
involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown.
When Auto Movie Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television will
activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
NOTE: 1. When using Progressive Scan Component, HDMI or DVI input (ex. 480p, 740p, 1080i), Auto Movie
Mode will not be available (grayed out).
2. All video settings are independent of each other based on it’s input (Cable, Air, Input 1~5, Photo
Input).
Aspect
Video
Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect
Aspect
Ratio.
Auto Aspect
Mode
Vertical Position
:
:
:
Off
16:9 Standard
0
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
Move
SEL Return
function to be adjusted.
2. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to select ON
or OFF.
3. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to select
ASPECT MODE.
Auto Aspect
Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen.
NOTE: 1. The Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input signal with VIDEO ID.
2. The Auto Aspect function is best used on COMPOSITE VIDEO, S-VIDEO, 480i and 480p
COMPONENT/HDMI signals.
3. See page 22 for ASPECT MODE availability.
4. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to select VERTICAL POSITION.
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Video
Vertical Position
This function allows you to select when aspect style is either 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or
16:9 ZOOM. Vertical position can be changed with these modes. For example, it will be useful for
centering the picture area at both the top and bottom of the picture with 480i/480P signal. Adjustable
range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video center is toward top of screen).
NOTE: Vertical Position will not be available in 4:3 STANDARD and 16:9 STANDARD MODES.
5. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu.
6. Press EXIT to quit menu.
Black Side Panel
The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode.
The top/bottom gray bar will appear in SPLIT MODE PIP and SPLIT FREEZE. The TV set will always return to “Set
Black Side Panel - OFF” setting every time the TV is powered “OFF”.
NOTE: To maximize operating life of the TV’s picture tubes when watching 4:3 signal, Black Side Panel is
cancelled at Power OFF. It is recommended to watch 4:3 signal with gray side bar.
Reset Video Settings
This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu
Settings of the present input and return it to the Day
VIDEO mode.
Video
Sharpness
50%
High
Color Temperature
Black Enhancement
Contrast Mode
Noise Reduction
Auto Movie Mode
Aspect
Middle
Dynamic
Off
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
Off
function to be adjusted.
Black Side Panel
Reset Video Settings
On
2. Press the SELECT button to select RESET VIDEO
Move
SEL Return
SETTINGS.
Video
Reset Video Settings
3. Use the CURSOR button ̄ to access other video
OR
Select “Reset” to return the video menu settings
on this Input to the original factory settings.
Reset
settings.
Select “Yes” to fix the Video Menu Settings to the
original factory Settings on all modes after
Power “ON”.
You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your
preference to increase viewing performance and
pleasure, depending upon the video program being
viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected Input
will reset to the initial conditions as explained above.
No
Yes
Move
SEL Return
If RESET is selected in Input 1, only Input 1 will return
to factory conditions.
NOTE: 1. If YES is selected, the VIDEO MENU
SETTINGS will be reset to the original
factory settings on all modes during the
next power on/off
2. Channel List, Volume level and Last-CH
selection remains unchanged.
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Audio
MENU
Video
Audio
Audio
Channel Manager
Locks
Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and
to improve the sound quality.
Timers
Setup
Move
SEL Select
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
function to be adjusted.
2. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to adjust the
function.
Audio
Treble
50%
50%
OR
Bass
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to
Balance
L
R
return to the main menu.
SRS
Off
BBE
Hard
Stereo
On
Audio Source
Internal Speakers
Auto Noise Cancel
Perfect Volume
NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting
TREBLE. The additional menu items BASS
and BALANCE can be selected and adjusted
in the same manner.
Off
Off
Move
SEL Return
Treble
This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers.
Bass
This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers.
Balance
This function will control the left to right balance of the Projection TV internal speakers.
SRS
Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers and exciting and
realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI
Television. If your HITACHI Television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible
3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.
SRS and the
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
BBE
Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. The BBE technology produces sound that is
natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI television. If your
HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound
experience from two speakers. BBE brings to the listener’s ear a more complete and accurate reproduction of the
original performance. Each voice, speaking or singing, each instrument or sound effect is presented with its
attendant harmonics or partials more clearly audible. The ear can then more easily recognize the unique tonal
colors of each sound as though the sound was being produced live.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
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Audio
Audio Source
INFO
Show Name
S-IN: 1
KXYZ-HD
3:17PM
Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select
STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound)
used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or
SECOND AUDIO PROG (SA) which may be a
secondary language, weather report, etc.
̈
3:00PM- 3:30PM
ST
TV-G
480i
The sources received will be displayed at the top left
edge of the TV. The source you select will be displayed
above the sources received. See example to the right
for each selection when both stereo and second audio
are received (monaural is always received).
Day
Off
16:9 Standard
INFO
Show Name
Y-PBPR: 3
KXYZ-HD
3:17PM
̈
3:00PM- 3:30PM
SA
TV-G
480i
1. Press the INFO button to display your settings.
Day
Off
16:9 Standard
Internal Speakers
This function is useful when setting up the external speakers.
ON
Select this feature if using the internal speakers only.
TV as Center
Select this feature when setting up external speakers from a separate stereo system. The
TV’s speakers will work as the center speaker.
OFF
Select this feature if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system.
Auto Noise Cancel
This function eliminates the noise between stations. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this function will
automatically eliminate the audio for that channel.
Perfect Volume
This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level.
Loudness
This function turns loudness ON or OFF. It will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when
listening at low volume levels.
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Audio
Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an
amplifier/receiver with OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT with
Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities.
Audio
Treble
50%
50%
Bass
Balance
L
R
SRS
Off
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
BBE
Hard
Stereo
On
function to be adjusted.
Audio Source
Internal Speakers
Auto Noise Cancel
Perfect Volume
Off
2. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to adjust the
Off
function.
Move
SEL Return
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to
Audio
BBE
return to the main menu.
Hard
Audio Source
Internal Speakers
Auto Noise Cancel
Perfect Volume
Loudness
Stereo
On
Off
Off
Off
Language
1 [Unknown]
Dolby Digital
On
Digital Output
DRC
Move
SEL Return
Language
Some programs transmit more than one DTV language option. Most will have English as a default language. The
language function will allow you to select up to 4 language options (if available).
Digital Output
This function allows you to select between Dolby® Digital and PCM.
Dolby® Digital
PCM
Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/ receiver with a Dolby® Digital only
decoder; it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output
jack (Digital Audio).
Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/ receiver with a PCM only
decoder; it will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output
jack (Digital Audio).
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
DRC
Dynamic Range Compression - Use this function to compress the range of sound volume. By compressing the
range of sound volume, it is possible not only to suppress the output of loud sound at night but also to raise the
volume of low sound. This is only effective when the TV is connected via the optical out (digital audio) to an
amplifier/receiver with a Dolby® Digital decoder. The default setting is ON. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to
select the chosen options.
NOTE: These functions are only available when viewing digital programs.
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Channel Manager
MENU
Video
Channel Manager
Audio
Channel Manager
Locks
Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna
options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter
and Set Channel List.
Timers
Setup
Move
SEL Select
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
function to be adjusted.
2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button ̈ to
Channel Manager
Signal Meter
select.
OR
Auto Channel Scan
Channel List
Move
SEL Return
Signal Meter
Channel Manager
Signal Meter
Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or
outdoor antenna. This feature will show the signal
strength and peak values of the Antenna signal to help
you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception.
Auto Channel Scan
Channel List
Move
SEL Return
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight
SIGNAL METER.
2. Press the SELECT button to select.
Channel Manager
NOTE: The Signal Meter will not be available (grayed
Signal Meter
out) when watching analog channels.
Channel
Strength
Peak
15-1
91
91
Close
Move
SEL Return
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Channel Manager
Auto Channel Scan
This feature will automatically store active TV channels
in Auto Channel Scan memory.
Channel Manager
Signal Meter
Auto Channel Scan
Channel List
Move
SEL Return
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight
CABLE or AIR.
2. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to highlight the
START or RESET option.
3. Press the SELECT button to select.
Channel Manager
Auto Channel Scan
OR
NOTE: 1. When a CableCARD is installed, Auto
Channel Scan for CABLE will not be
available.
Cable
Auto Channel Scan
Cable Source
Air
Start Reset
Cable(1)
Auto Channel Scan
Start Reset
2. If certain channels are poor or not possible
in Cable (1) mode, set cable source to
Cable (2) by using the CURSOR buttons ̇
or ̈.
Move
SEL Return
Channel List
Channel Manager
Signal Meter
This function allows you to review which channels are
labeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNEL
MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and
which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS.
Auto Channel Scan
Channel List
Move
SEL Return
1. Use the CURSOR buttons navigate the Channel
List.
2. Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF on
the SCAN and LOCK Columns.
Channel Manager
Channel List
8:01 PM
3. To select the LOCK column, input the access
FAV
❑
CH#
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Scan
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
Lock
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
ID
-------
-------
-------
-------
-------
-------
-------
-------
code. (Default access code: 0000)
❑
INFO
❑
❑
❑
4. Press the FAV button to set or remove the
❑
❑
FAVORITES settings.
❑
̈
■ Show name
3:00PM- 3:30PM
Move SEL On/Off INFO Detail
5. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.
NOTE: 1. When a CableCARD is installed, the
Channel List will be dependent on
channels agreed upon by you and your
cable operator.
2. The Channel List cannot be updated by
only changing the Cable Source. Auto
Channel Scan must also be performed for
the Channel List to be updated.
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Locks
MENU
Video
Locks
Audio
Channel Manager
Locks
This function will block out the picture and sound of the
selected channel or video input. It can also be used to
keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time
period that you set.
Timers
Setup
Move
SEL Select
The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit
access code number. The factory preset code is 0000.
Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code.
OR
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
function.
Please Enter Access Code
Access Code: - - - -
[#Keys] Enter Code
2. Press the SELECT button to select.
Locks
0
0
0
0
Change Access Code
Engage Lock
Movie Ratings
TV Ratings
Canadian Ratings(Eng)
Canadian Ratings(Frn)
Move
SEL Select
Change Access Code
1. To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset
code (0000) to your preference.
If you forget your ACCESS CODE NUMBER, use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number. This will
reset the access code number back to the factory preset (0000).
2. Enter a new four digit number.
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to return to the previous menu.
Engage Lock
When ENGAGE LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually.
When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out.
When SET FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the
POWER button.
When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion
picture ratings. Picture-in-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 43).
When TV RATINGS is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be
blocked. Picture-in-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 44).
Use CANADIAN RATINGS to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating
systems used in Canada that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content (see pages 45-46).
NOTE: If MOVIE/TV RATINGS LOCK function settings are ON, SURF will be deactivated.
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Locks
Movie Ratings
Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that
you feel may be inappropriate due to its content.
Locks
Change Access Code
MENU
Engage Lock
Movie Ratings
TV Ratings
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to select the
Canadian Ratings(Eng)
Canadian Ratings(Frn)
MOVIE RATING category that you want to block.
Move
SEL Select
2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that
you have selected. Once rating is selected, for
example PG-13, all movies rated PG-13 and higher
(R, NC-17, and X) will be blocked.
Locks
Movie Ratings
OR
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE
Status
Not Rated
G
RATING to return to the previous menu.
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Move
SEL Return
Motion Picture Ratings Table
NOT RATED
Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not
been rated or ratings do not apply.
G
General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
No one 17 and under admitted.
Adults only
NOTE: 1. A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed. If the movie does not carry a rating, the
TV will not block it.
2. Blocking NOT RATED programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service
announcements, religious programs and weather.
3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System (EAS)
message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general
public. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS
channel as directed by the EAS message. Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked
using the LOCKS feature, you will not be able to tune to that channel.
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Locks
TV Ratings
Locks
Change Access Code
MENU
Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV
program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its
content.
Engage Lock
Movie Ratings
TV Ratings
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to select the TV
RATING category that you want to block.
Canadian Ratings(Eng)
Canadian Ratings(Frn)
Move
SEL Select
2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you
have selected.
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATING
Locks
to return to the previous menu.
TV Ratings
OR
Sub Rating
Status
TV-Y
D
L
S
V
FV
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Move
SEL Return
TV Parental Guide Ratings Table
TV-Y
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very
young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild
physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no
sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language,
limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, intense
sexual situation, more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue.
Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, indecent language,
graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV
V
Fantasy Violence
Violence
S
Sexual Situation
L
Adult Language
D
Sexually Suggestive Dialogue
NOTE: 1. If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit TV-MA programs; If you block TV-14V, you will
automatically block TV-MAV programs, but you will still permit TV-MALS programs. This means that
the TV will block violence in TV-14 and higher (TV-MA), but not language and sex.
2. TV program ratings are dependent on the broadcaster. If the program is not rated, the TV will not
block it.
3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System (EAS)
message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general
public. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS
channel as directed by the EAS message. Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked
using the LOCKS feature, you will not be able to tune to that channel.
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Locks
Canadian Ratings (Eng)
Locks
Change Access Code
MENU
Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of
movie and television program in Canada that you feel
might be inappropriate in its content.
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to select the
CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you
want to block.
Engage Lock
Movie Ratings
TV Ratings
Canadian Ratings(Eng)
Canadian Ratings(Frn)
Move
SEL Select
2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS
(ENG) that you have selected. Once rating is
selected, for example C8+, all movies and
Locks
television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG,
14+ and 18+) will be blocked automatically.
Canadian Ratings(Eng)
OR
Status
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN
RATINGS (ENG) to return to the previous menu.
Move
SEL Return
Canadian Ratings English Table
C
Programming intended for children under age 8 - Violence Guidelines; Careful attention is
paid to themes, which could threaten children’s sense of security and well-being. There will
be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent
and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other
Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on
their own - Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable,
or only way to resolve conflict; or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they
may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of
low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There
will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.
C8+
G
General Audience - Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or
verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, will
not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent
acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and
no nudity.
PG
Parental Guidance - Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be
suitable for younger children. Parents may consider some content inappropriate for
unsupervised viewing by children ages 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict
and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or
supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or
mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
14+
18+
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the
age of 14 - Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by
pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence.
Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content
Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent
use of profanity.
Adult - Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of the plot,
character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May contain
graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
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Locks
Canadian Ratings (Frn)
Locks
Change Access Code
MENU
Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian
French programs according to various program ratings
that you feel might be inappropriate in its content.
Engage Lock
Movie Ratings
TV Ratings
Canadian Ratings(Eng)
Canadian Ratings(Frn)
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to select the
CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you
want to block.
Move
SEL Select
2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS
(FRN) that you have selected. Once rating is
selected, for example 8 ANS+, all movies and
television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will
be blocked automatically.
Locks
Canadian Ratings(Frn)
OR
Status
G
8 ans +
13 ans +
16 ans +
18 ans +
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN
Move
SEL Return
RATINGS (FRN) to return to the previous menu.
Canadian Ratings French Chart
G
General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the
violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an
unrealistic manner.
8 ans +
8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programming intended for a broad
audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children.
Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children (under the age of 8)
who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few
violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Viewing with an
adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under 13.
13 ans +
16 ans +
18 ans +
Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of
violence or intense violence.
Programming restricted to adults - Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme
violence.
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Timers
MENU
Video
Timers
Audio
Channel Manager
Locks
Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event
Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings.
Timers
Setup
Move
SEL Select
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
function to be adjusted.
2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button ̈ to
select.
Timers
Set The Clock
Set Sleep Timer
Set Day/Night Timer
Set Event Timer
-- : -- AM PST
0:00
OR
Not Set
Not Set
Move
SEL Set
Set The Clock
Timers
The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the
SET EVENT TIMER or DAY/NIGHT TIMER feature.
Set The Clock
-- : -- AM PST
0:00
Set Sleep Timer
Set Day/Night Timer
Set Event Timer
Not Set
Not Set
1. Use the CURSOR button ̄ to highlight the chosen
TIME ZONE settings. Use CURSOR buttons ̇ or
̈ to set TIME ZONE and press SELECT to set.
Move
SEL Set
2. Press CURSOR button ̄ to select Date. Use
CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to set Month, Day
and Year. Press SELECT to set.
Timers
Set The Clock
OR
3. Press CURSOR button ̄ to select Time. Use
CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to set Hour,
Minute, AM or PM. Press SELECT to set.
Time Zone
Date
Time
:
:
:
PST
Jan. 1 2005
-- : -- AM
❑
Automatically adjust clock
for daylight savings changes.
Move
SEL Return
4. If you observe Daylight Saving Time, press
CURSOR button ̄ to select AUTOMATICALLY
ADJUST CLOCK FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
CHANGES and press SELECT to set.
5. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to the previous menu.
NOTE: 1. When AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST CLOCK FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGES is checked ✔, the TV
■
will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving.
2. When the CableCARD is used, the TV will SET THE CLOCK automatically.
3. The TV counts electrical pulses for regulating the TIMERS. When the power cord is unplugged then
plugged in quickly, the clock is stopped momentarily and the TIME indication will become slow.
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Timers
Set Sleep Timer
Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30
Timers
Set The Clock
-- : -- AM PST
0:00
minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments).
Set Sleep Timer
Set Day/Night Timer
Set Event Timer
Not Set
Not Set
1. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ repeatedly to
set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00,
2:30 and 3:00.
Move
SEL Set
Set Day/Night Timer
Timers
Select this feature to activate and set your TV’s
DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically.
Set The Clock
-- : -- AM PST
0:00
Set Sleep Timer
Set Day/Night Timer
Set Event Timer
Not Set
Not Set
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̄ to select ACTIVATE.
Press SELECT button to set (a check mark will
appear in the box).
Move
SEL Set
2. Use the CURSOR button ̄ to select DAY MODE
ON. Using CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄, set
the ON TIMER. Press the SELECT button to set.
Timers
Set Day/Night Timer
OR
3. Use the CURSOR button ̄ to select DAY MODE
OFF. Using CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄, set
the OFF TIMER Press the SELECT button to set.
❑ activate
Day Mode On
Day Mode Off
:
:
06:00 AM
06:00 PM
Move
SEL Return
4. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET
DAY/NIGHT TIMER to return to the previous
menu.
NOTE: When the clock is changed in the SET THE
CLOCK function, this feature is disabled.
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Timers
Set Event Timer
This function will automatically operate the Projection
TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not
set, you can not use this function and the screen below
will appear. The message on the screen will disappear
after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to
the clock setup mode (see page 47).
Please Set Clock First
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight
EVENT 1, EVENT 2, EVENT 3, EVENT 4 and then
press the SELECT button to select. A Ȟ✔ in the
box means the selected event is enabled.
Timers
Set The Clock
Set Sleep Timer
-- : -- PST
0:00
Set Day/Night Timer
Set Event Timer
Not Set
Not Set
2. Use the CURSOR buttons ̈, ̆ or ̄ to highlight
and select START TIME HOUR/MINUTE, AM OR
PM.
Move
SEL Set
3. Use the CURSOR buttons ̈, ̆ or ̄ to highlight
and select FINISH TIME HOUR/MINUTE, AM or
PM.
Timers
Set Event Timer
4:11 PM
-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005
Cable -------
-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005
Cable -------
-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005
Cable -------
-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005
Cable -------
OR
̈
❑ Event1
❑ Event2
❑ Event3
❑ Event4
:
:
:
:
-- : -- AM
-
4. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to set MONTH,
̈
-
-- : -- AM
DAY and YEAR.
̈
-
-- : -- AM
5. Use the CURSOR buttons ̈, ̆ or ̄ to highlight
̈
-
-- : -- AM
and select CABLE or AIR.
Move
SEL Return
6. Use the CURSOR buttons ̈, ̆ or ̄ to set the
channel the TV will tune to.
Timers
Set Event Timer
4:11 PM
-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005
Cable -------
-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005
Cable -------
̈
❑ Event1
❑ Event2
❑ Event3
❑ Event4
:
:
:
:
-- : -- AM
-
̈
-
-- : -- AM
̈
-
-- : -- AM
-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005
Cable -------
̈
-
-- : -- AM
-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005
Cable -------
Move
SEL Return
NOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon in the bottom right corner of the screen will
display the start time.
2. The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on by the ON TIMER and no channel
selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after the ON TIMER has been
activated, the OFF TIMER will deactivate.
3. If no remote control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated, the TV will
automatically turn off after three hours. Therefore, do not SET EVENT TIMER for more than three
hours if you do not plan to control your television with the remote control.
4. When a CableCARD is installed or removed, EVENT SETTINGS of the CABLE mode are cancelled.
5. When the CLOCK is changed in the SET THE CLOCK function, events are disabled and the check
mark is removed
CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the ON and OFF
TIMERS. For safety, the TV should be turned off when you are away from home.
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Setup
MENU
Video
Setup
Audio
Channel Manager
Locks
Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first
time.
Timers
Setup
Move
SEL Select
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the
function to be adjusted.
2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button ̈
to select.
Setup
Menu Preference
Lamp Power Control
Set The Inputs
OR
Set Closed Captions
Set Monitor Out
Upgrades
Quick Start Up
Move
SEL Set
Menu Preference
This feature will allow you to select any one of three
different languages for all on-screen displays.
Setup
Menu Preference
Lamp Power Control
Set The Inputs
Set Closed Captions
Set Monitor Out
Upgrades
Set the Language
This function allows you to choose from three menu
languages.
Quick Start Up
Move
SEL Set
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to highlight the
language of your choice.
Setup
2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU
Menu Preference
OR
PREFERENCE to return to previous menu.
Set The Language
Set The Menu Background
:
:
English
Shaded
Move
SEL Return
Set the Menu Background
This function allows you to choose from two menu
backgrounds.
Setup
Menu Preference
Set The Language
Set The Menu Background
:
:
English
Shaded
Move
SEL Return
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to highlight
SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR
SOLID).
2. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button ̇ to
return to previous menu.
3. Select SOLID for a black background (no picture
can be seen behind menu screen), or select
SHADED for a light background.
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Setup
Lamp Power Control
Setup
Menu Preference
Use this featureto have the TV turned OFF
automatically when a video signal is not detected for
15 minutes.
Lamp Power Control
Set The Inputs
Set Closed Captions
Set Monitor Out
Upgrades
1. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to highlight
Quick Start Up
Yes or No.
Move
SEL Set
Setup
Lamp Power Control
OR
Automatic Power Saving
Yes
No
Select yes to have the TV turn off
automatically when a video signal
is not detected for 15 minutes
Move
SEL Return
Set The Inputs
Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video
inputs. A named input is shown in the INPUTS menu.
Setup
Menu Preference
Lamp Power Control
Set The Inputs
Set Closed Captions
Set Monitor Out
Upgrades
1. Press the CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to
highlight the name of the video inputs.
Quick Start Up
Move
SEL Set
2. Select from one of the following choices to set an
input name:
A/V Receiver, DVD, DVD2, VCR, VCR2,
Cable (STB), Satellite, PVR, DVD Recorder,
CAM, LB, Gray out (Skip), Hide (Skip)
Setup
Set The Inputs
OR
Input1
Input2
Input3
Input4
Auto Link
Input5
:
:
:
:
****
****
****
Note: The inputs labeled Gray out (Skip) or Hide
(Skip) are disabled in the INPUTS selection.
: ****
Off
:
****
Move
SEL Return
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Setup
INPUT 4 Auto Link
Setup
Set The Inputs
Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and
tune to INPUT 4 when it detects a video signal to
INPUT 4.
Input1
:
:
:
:
****
****
****
Input2
Input3
Input4
Auto Link
Input5
: ****
Off
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to highlight the
:
****
Move
SEL Return
AUTO LINK setting of your choice.
2. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and
tune to INPUT 4 automatically, when the Input 4
input device is turned on. This is convenient when
you want to watch a movie with your VCR,
laserdisc player or DVD player.
3. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to Input 4 automatically when the INPUT 4 input
device is turned on and the VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button on your remote control is pressed. This is
convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later.
4. Select OFF to disable this function.
5. Press EXIT to quit menu or select AUTO LINK to return to previous menu.
NOTE: 1. Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it must be reset before AUTO LINK
is used again. To do this, turn your VCR, laserdisc or DVD player OFF. This feature is now reset and
will turn on your TV as described above.
2. When using REMOTE mode, any remote control button will substitute for your video input device
play button. However, intended operation is for use with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button.
3. If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will
automatically turn off after three hours.
Set Closed Caption
Setup
Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or
Menu Preference
sound effects of a television program or home video
which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV
Lamp Power Control
Set The Inputs
Set Closed Captions
program guide denotes these programs as
or
.
Set Monitor Out
Upgrades
Quick Start Up
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to
Move
SEL Set
highlight and select the function to change.
2. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button ̇ to
return to previous menu.
Setup
Set Closed Captions
OR
Caption Display:
Caption Display
:
Off
ON/OFF will turn the
AUTO will turn the
Mute/Soft Mute is on.
display on or off.
display on when
Analog
Mode
Channel
:
:
Captions
1
Digital
Language
Font
:
:
:
:
1(Unknown)
Default
Standard
Standard
H i t a c h i Size
Style
Analog Captions:
Move
SEL Return
Set CAPTIONS for Analog programs. This
function will help choose and set available
mode and channel.
Caption Mode:
CAPTIONS is for the program you are viewing.
TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers
the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. Text may not be available with every
program.
Channel:
1 is used for the primary language (usually English).
2 is sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region).
3 is sometimes used for a third language (may vary by region).
4 is sometimes used for a fourth language (may vary by region).
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Setup
Digital Captions
Setup
Set Closed Captions
Set captions for digital programs. This function
will help choose and set available language,
font, size and style of digital captions.
Caption Display
:
Off
Analog
Mode
:
:
Captions
1
Channel
1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇, ̈, ̆ or ̄ to
Digital
Language
Font
:
:
:
:
1(Unknown)
Default
Standard
Standard
highlight and select DIGITAL CAPTIONS feature.
H i t a c h i Size
Style
Move
SEL Return
2. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button ̇ to
return to previous menu.
NOTE: 1. Some types of digital closed captions will not work with this TV.
2. Caption Display will not work when viewing a 480p, 720p or 1080i input via the
COMPONENT: Y-PBPR inputs.
3. When PIP SURF is on, Closed Caption will not work.
4. Digital Captions Font Style are sometimes different from the Font Style of Analog Captions.
5. Closed Caption and Digital Captions availability and content depends on the broadcaster. Closed
Caption is available when Closed Caption icon is displayed on screen.
6. Digital Captions will not be available (grayed out) when using analog channels.
Set Monitor Out
This feature will select the source of the Monitor
Output.
Setup
Menu Preference
Lamp Power Control
Set The Inputs
Set Closed Captions
Set Monitor Out
Upgrades
Monitor:
Select MONITOR to output the audio and
video signals of the chosen input source
(CABLE, AIR, INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other
A/V device.
Quick Start Up
Move
SEL Set
TV Tuner Out:
Setup
Set Monitor Out
Select TV TUNER OUT to output the audio
and video signals of the last watched Antenna
Source (CABLE, AIR).
OR
Video Out
Video In
:
:
Monitor
Fixed
Move
SEL Return
Fixed
Select AUDIO OUT FIXED to have the Audio
at fixed volume.
Variable
Select AUDIO OUT VARIABLE to have Audio
volume that can be controlled by the LCD Rear Projection TV Volume Up/Down.
Video Out
Monitor
Monitor
Audio Out
Fixed
Variable
Use
To record currently viewed Video and Audio.
When an external device like a monitor
or Hi-Fi audio system is connected to the
audio and video output of the TV. You can
control the volume output by changing the
volume of the TV.
TV Tuner Out Fixed
To record currently viewed Video and Audio
from either Cable or Air.
1. Use CURSOR button ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to change
2. Use the CURSOR button ̇ or ̈ to select the function.
3. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to previous menu.
NOTE: 1. When TV TUNER OUT is selected, VARIABLE AUDIO OUT will not be available (grayed out).
2. When using MONITOR OUT for recording, set the VIDEO OUT to MONITOR.
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Setup
MONITOR: Available Monitor Out Signals
Input Mode
Monitor Out
S-Video Video L/R HiFi
ANT
Digital No Macrovision S-Video YES YES YES YES
(Air or Channel Macrovision S-Video
-
-
-
-
-
YES
YES YES YES
YES
Cable)
Analog Channel
HDMI_1
Video
Input 1
-
-
S-Video_1
Video_1
S-Video_2
Video_2
Y-PbPr_3
Video_3
Y-PbPr_4
Video_4
YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES
YES
YES YES YES
YES
YES YES YES
-
Input 2
Input 3
Input4
Input5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
S-Video_5
Video_5
YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES
-
TV TUNER OUT: Available Monitor Out Signals
Input Mode Monitor Out (TV Tuner Out)
S-Video Video L/R
Digital No Macrovision S-Video YES YES YES
HiFi
YES
ANT
(Air or Channel
Cable)
ANT ANT ANT ANT
Macrovision S-Video
-
-
-
-
YES
ANT
YES
Analog Channel
Video
YES YES
ANT ANT ANT
YES YES YES
Input 1
HDMI_1
Y-PbPr
YES
S-Video_1
Video_1
S-Video_2
Video_2
Y-PbPr_3
Video_3
Y-PbPr_4
Video_4
S-Video_5
Video_5
ANT ANT ANT ANT
digital
ONLY
Input 2
Input 3
Input4
Input5
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Setup
Upgrades
Setup
Menu Preference
It shows software information and easy upgrade
procedure. This function allows the TV software to be
upgraded by using a flash card (MMC CARD). If a
future software upgrade is required for your TV,
HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card.
In order to receive written notification and the flash
card, please complete and return the warranty card.
Lamp Power Control
Set The Inputs
Set Closed Captions
Set Monitor Out
Upgrades
Quick Start Up
Move
SEL Set
1. Insert MMC CARD
Setup
Upgrades
Software Version #
2. Press the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight
OR
UPGRADE NOW.
:
Main Vxxxx.xxxx
MMC Software Upgrade
Upgrade Now
3. Press the SELECT button to select and start
Please Insert MMC card
before upgrading.
upgrading.
Move
SEL Return
4. Unplug the power cord when the upgrade is
complete.
NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade
process will cancel the upgrade. When this
happens, repeat the upgrade procedure.
Quick Start Up
Setup
This feature will select QUICK START UP options. Set
this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both
Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on.
Set this feature to OFF to save electricity. Selecting ON
for the QUICK START UP feature will activate the TV
tuners circuits when the TV is in “standby mode” which
is commonly referred to as “off”. This will allow you to
quickly tune to channels when first turning the TV on.
Digital signals often change and this feature will
monitor any changes and prepare the television to
quickly present a picture. A small amount of electricity
is used to continually monitor signals when this feature
is selected.
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
OR
Select ON to have the TV tune
channels quickly at 1st turn on.
Select OFF to save electricity
Off
On
Move
SEL Return
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Lamp Replacement
Lamp Life
The lamp life may vary based on usage of the LCD Rear PTV. Turning on and off frequently may shorten the life of
the lamp.
Lamp Replacement
After extended use, if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on, then it
is time to replace the lamp with a new lamp.
WARNING:
The lamp gets very hot! The lamp may explode if improperly handled. To avoid injury, please observe the
following precautions.
•
Do not open lamp compartment or attempt to remove lamp assembly unless the lamp assembly is being
replaced.
•
•
Unplug the product’s power cord from the AC outlet before attempting to replace the lamp assembly.
If the lamp is in use when failure occurs or if the lamp has exploded, wait at least 30-45 minutes for the lamp
to cool before opening the lamp compartment or touching the lamp assembly or any broken pieces.
Broken lamp pieces can cause injury. Handle with gloves to avoid cuts.
Do not place any foreign objects inside the lamp compartment.
When installing a new lamp, follow handling instruction included with the new lamp. Do not touch glass
surface of new lamp.
•
•
•
•
This product contains lead and a lamp that contains mercury. Dispose of this product and its lamp in
accordance with applicable environmental laws. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to
For more information, call “1-800-HITACHI.”
CAUTION!
A ”LAMP” indicator will light when lamp becomes hot. Unplug product’s power cord from the AC outlet
and allow lamp to cool for at least 30-45 minutes. If “LAMP” indicator is still lit, please contact your
authorized service center (see page 63).
NOTES:
Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set.
•
MODEL#
LAMP TYPE
PART#
50V720
LM520
UX21517
•
•
When replacing the lamp, let it cool down completely, for approximately 30 to 45 minutes after the power
has been switched off and A.C. cord has been unplugged.
Do not touch the glass of the new lamp or make it dirty which can shorten the life of the lamp and reduce
the picture quality.
•
•
•
Keep the lamp out of the reach of children and away from flammable materials.
Do not pour water onto the removed lamp or put any object inside the lamp.
Once the lamp is removed, do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp receptacle
on the TV set. Do not touch the receptacle.
•
•
Install the new lamp securely, otherwise the picture may become dark or it may cause severe
overheating.
Install the lamp cover correctly, otherwise power will not come on.
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Lamp Replacement
Lamp Replacement
1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. Wait at least 30 minutes to allow the lamp to cool
down before replacing it.
120V
CAUTION: The lamp is very hot and may cause fire or severe burns. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the
lamp to cool before proceeding with lamp removal.
2. Remove the front cover from the TV set. This is held by snap on. Pull the cover outwards until the quick snap
on disengages.
PULL
LAMP COMPARTMENT
FRONT COVER
NOTE: This product contains lead and a lamp that contains mercury. Dispose of this product and its lamp in
accordance with applicable environmental laws. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to
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Lamp Replacement
3. Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lamp
cover.
SCREW
LAMP COVER
PHILLIP HEAD
SCREW DRIVER
CAUTION: The lamp is very hot and may cause fire or severe burns. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the
lamp to cool before proceeding with lamp removal.
4. Remove the two screws that hold the lamp in place. Remove the lamp unit by holding the lamp handle, then
pulling outwards. Exercise caution when removing the lamp unit to avoid injury to your fingers.
NOTE: Do not put your hand in the Lamp Storage area after the Lamp Unit is removed, your may get burned.
LAMP UNIT
HANDLE
REMOVE SCREWS
HANDLE
5. Replace with the new lamp.
Place the removed lamp into the empty box of the replacement lamp. Do not touch the front glass of the new
lamp or its receptacle. This may shorten the life of the lamp and reduce the picture quality.
•
•
Push the lamp unit back to its original position.
Tighten the screws firmly on the lamp unit. If they are loose, the TV may not operate correctly.
LAMP UNIT
HANDLE
TIGHTEN THE SCREWS
HANDLE
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Lamp Replacement
6. Without installing the lamp cover, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 9). Be sure
to install the lamp cover by re-engaging the two clips and tighten the screws before turning the power on,
otherwise it may cause unusual colors.
SCREW
LAMP COVER
PHILLIP HEAD
SCREW DRIVER
NOTE: If power is connected before the Lamp Cover is installed, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator
will flash (see page 9).
7. Install the front cover as shown below. Put the front cover back in and align the snap on quick connect
then push inwards holding the left and right side of the front cover until you hear a snap. Push the other
snap on gently to make a good fit.
8. Plug power cord into AC outlet and turn on the main power switch.
120V
NOTE: This product contains lead and a lamp that contains mercury. Dispose of this product and its lamp in
accordance with applicable environmental laws. For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to
For more information, call “1-800-Hitachi”.
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Equipment Care and Troubleshooting
DO
DO NOT
Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.
Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong
cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth.
Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm
water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be
used if the screen is extremely dirty.
Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane
tape on your Television.
Place your Television away from extreme heat,
humidity, and extremely dusty places.
Do not touch the screen too often.
Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as
dropping it on the floor, etc. Physical damage to the
precision parts may result.
Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your Television
will not be used for a long period of time, for instances,
when you go on vacation.
Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity
place or getting it wet. Do not leave it on or near a
heater. Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit
to cease operation.
When the batteries run down, remote control operation
will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Replace
the old batteries with two new “AA” size batteries as
soon as possible to preserve the remote control
precodes that were set for the devices. Pressing a
remote control button with a “DEAD” battery might
erase all precodes in memory. Do not use an old
battery with a new battery.
Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct
sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently
warp, resulting in a distorted picture..
TROUBLESHOOTING
HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to
protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges.
IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS
PROCEDURE:
1. Press the POWER
SWITCH (ON/OFF
SWITCH) once.
2. If there is still no power,
wait 30 seconds and
press the POWER
SWITCH again.
3. If there is still no power,
unplug the power cord
from the wall. Wait 30
seconds and plug the
power cord back in.
Press the POWER
SWITCH again.
This protective technology
should provide for years of
lasting entertainment from
your HITACHI LCD Rear
Projection Television.
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Reception Problems
IGNITION NOISE:
Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.
Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,
electrical drills, and other electrical appliances.
GHOSTS:
Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the
direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other
objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve
reception. Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such
as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without
using multiple antenna couplers.
SNOW:
If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the
signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots.
When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special
antenna to improve the picture.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:
The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some
cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture.
BLOCK NOISE (DIGITAL INPUT):
Fuzzy blocks may appear in some area or the whole area of the screen. This is
usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,
electrical drills, ghosting of the image and weak signals.
BLACK SCREEN:
When using an antenna, weak signals will display a black screen. It may be
necessary to upgrade your antenna.
NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio
equipment from the TV set to a considerable distance.
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Features and Specifications
FEATURES:
INPUTS:
•
Superfine Picture Quality; 1280 Line Horizontal
Resolution
•
•
•
Power Input........................................AC 120V, 60Hz
Stand-by Power..............................Less than 1 Watt
Power Consumption - Refer to rear panel at the
back of the T.V.
Antenna input impedance.............................75 Ohm
Channel coverage
VHF-Band .....................................................2 – 13
UHF-Band...................................................14 – 69
CATV Band ........................................1 – 135, A – I
Video ..............................................1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm
S-Video
Luminance (Y) .............................1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm
Chrominance (C).....................0.286Vp-p, 75 Ohm
Component Video
•
Remote (Controls many PVR/VCR brands, cable
boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment).
New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu
Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-PB/PR
Six Aspect Modes
Closed Caption Decoder
2-Tuner Picture in Picture
2 Antenna Inputs (Either for Analog/Digital)
Video Input Sensor
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (High
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1.1
compatible).
Digital Audio Output (Dolby® Digital and PCM)
3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filter
Compatible with 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i input
signals.
CableCARDTM compatible - Contact your local
cable operator for more information.
Technology.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Luminance (Y) .............................1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm
Chrominance (PB/PR) ..................0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm
Audio input Impedance...............................47k Ohm
Average input level ...................................470mVrms
HDMI.....................................................HDMI 19 PIN
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
OUTPUTS:
•
•
•
Video ..............................................1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm
Audio (Fixed) ..............................470mVrms, 1k Ohm
S-Video
Luminance (Y) .............................1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm
Chrominance (C).....................0.286Vp-p, 75 Ohm
Optical Out (Digital Audio) ..........1 optical connector
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752
and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under
license from BBE Sound, Inc.
•
•
•
Technology.
•
SRS and
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,
Inc. SRS technology is incorporated under license
from SRS Labs, Inc.
DIMENSIONS:
50V720
35 1/2
901.0
54 5/8
1,387.0
16 3/8
415.0
90
Technology.
Height (in.)
(mm)
Width (in.)
(mm)
Depth (in.)
(mm)
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Technology
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Weight (lbs.)
(kg.)
40.8
NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this
operating guide are subject to change
without notice.
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HITACHI
Service Hotline
To locate an authorized HITACHI
service facility in the continental
U.S.A. and Canada,
DIAL TOLL FREE
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
HITACHI CANADA, LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of
trouble free operation from your unit. However, should
you require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized
Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states
and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with
convenient and expedient assistance. Our service
hotline operator will direct you to the HITACHI
Authorized Service Facility nearest you. Just present
proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to the
Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, and service will be
rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited
warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating
guide.
Should you have any questions regarding warranty,
service, operation, or technical assistance, please
contact:
In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)
Monday – Friday (EST).........................9:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday (EST) .....................................9:00am – 5:00pm
Look for your French Manual on the outside of the
box. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244) for a copy.
Should you have any questions regarding warranty,
service, operation, or technical assistance, please
contact:
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service
durant la période couverte par la garantie, sur le
fonctionnement ou pour de l’assistance technique
communiquez avec:
Hitachi America, LTD.
Home Electronics Division
900 Hitachi Way
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HITACHI CANADA, LTD.
2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3
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End User Licence Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for
HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between
you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand
digital television (the “DTV”), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home
Electronics Division ("HITACHI"). By using the DTV or the operating
system software installed on the DTV (the "System Software") or any
Upgrade (as defined below, and together with the System Software, the
“Software”), you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS LICENSE
AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE DTV OR THE SOFTWARE.
5.
EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. HITACHI is licensing the Software for
use within North America only. You agree that you will not export or
re-export the Software. You specifically agree not to export or re-
export the Software: (i) to any country to which the U.S. has
embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services, which
currently include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran,
Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria, or to any national of any such
country, wherever located, who intends to transmit or transport the
Software back to such country; (ii) to any person or entity who you
know or have reason to know will utilize the Software in the design,
development, or production of nuclear, chemical, or biological
weapons; or (iii) to any person or entity who has been prohibited
from participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency
of the U.S. government. You warrant and represent that neither the
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security nor any other U.S federal
Agency has suspended, revoked, or denied your export privileges.
1.
LICENSE GRANT. HITACHI grants to you, for the life of the DTV, a
non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and
use one copy of the Software on the DTV, subject to the following
limitations and restrictions:
a.
You may not share, duplicate, republish or redistribute the
Software;
b.
You may not resell, rent, lease, sublicense, gift, loan, assign or
otherwise transfer the Software or any of your rights under
this Agreement;
You may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble or make derivative works from the
Software or use the Software in combination with any non-
Hitachi software; and
6.
NO WARRANTIES. The software is provided to you in "as is”
condition and HITACHI makes no warranties of any kind
whatsoever regarding the software and, to the maximum extent
permitted by law, hereby expressly disclaims all warranties of any
kind whatsoever, express or implied, with respect to the software.
All implied warranties, including without limitation, the implied
warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed by hitachi to
the maximum extent permitted by law.
c.
d.
You may not use the Software for any commercial purpose.
2.
VIOLATIONS; INDEMNITY. You understand and agree that your
use of the Software in any manner except as permitted under this
Agreement could constitute a serious crime and could subject you
to damages and an award to HITACHI of attorneys’ fees in
connection with your violation of this Agreement. You further
understand that you may be held legally responsible for any
copyright infringement or other violation of intellectual property
rights caused or facilitated by your failure to abide by the terms of
this Agreement. You agree to defend, indemnify and hold HITACHI
and its parent and affiliate companies harmless from and against
any and all liability resulting from any breach by you of this
Agreement.
7.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. To the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law, HITACHI, its licensors, suppliers, parent
companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees and agents shall not
under any circumstances be liable to you or any third parties for
any damages of any nature arising in any way from this agreement,
your use of the software or otherwise, whether indirect, special,
incidental, consequential or otherwise, including, without limitation,
any claims for lost profits, lost good will, lost data, business
interruption, procurement of substitute goods or services, or
expenditures made or committed for in reliance on the continuation
of this agreement, even if advised in advance of the possiblity of
such damages.
3.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. The Software is protected by federal
copyright laws, international copyright treaties and other intellectual
property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold, to
you. All right, title and interest in and to the Software and any
intellectual property associated therewith, including any
8.
9.
NO FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. You agree that neither
HITACHI S breach of this agreement nor its failure to repair a
defect, error or bug in the software shall constitute a failure of the
essential purpose of this agreement.
accompanying printed materials, shall belong to HITACHI and its
licensors and suppliers. Except as expressly provided herein,
neither HITACHI nor any of its licensors or suppliers grants to you
under this Agreement any express or implied right in or to any
patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or other intellectual
property. All right, title and interest in and to the intellectual
property rights associated with any content that is accessible
through use of the Software shall belong to the applicable content
owners and may be protected by copyright or other intellectual
property laws and treaties. This Agreement grants you no rights to
use such content. Any rights of HITACHI not expressly granted to
you hereunder are reserved expressly by Hitachi.
CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE. The software contains software
developed by the openssl project, including cryptographic software
written by eric young (the "cryptographic software"). The
cryptographic software is provided by the openssl project in "as is''
condition and any express or implied warranties, including but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed to the
maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall the openssl
project, its contributors, HITACHI or any of its parent or affiliate
companies be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special,
exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to,
procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or
profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory
of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including
negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of the
software or the cryptographic software, even if advised in advance
of the possibility of such damages.
4.
SOFTWARE UPGRADES. In the future, HITACHI may release or
make available one or more upgrades to the System Software
(each, an “Upgrade”). You understand and agree that if you decide
to install or use any Upgrade, your installation and use of such
Upgrade and/or any other software or intellectual property
HITACHI may provide in connection therewith shall be governed by
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, except to the extent
that HITACHI provides different or supplementary license terms or
conditions that accompany such Upgrade or other software or
intellectual property. In the event HITACHI provides you with a
“flash card” or other media to effect or facilitate an Upgrade, you
understand and acknowledge that your failure to return such flash
card or other media to HITACHI as HITACHI may require could
result in HITACHI placing your name and your DTV’s serial number
on a “No Further Upgrades” list, which will prohibit you from
receiving any subsequent Upgrades HITACHI may later release or
make available. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ALL THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF ANY DIFFERENT OR SUPPLEMENTARY
LICENSE THAT MAY ACCOMPANY SUCH UPGRADE, (A) DO NOT
USE ANY HITACHI-PROVIDED FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA,
(B) DO NOT PERFORM INSTALL ANY HITACHI-PROVIDED
UPGRADE SOFTWARE ON YOUR DTV, AND (C) PROMPTLY
RETURN SUCH FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA TO HITACHI.
10. TERMINATION. HITACHI may terminate this Agreement
immediately at any time by providing notice to you.
11. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY. This Agreement will be
governed by the laws of the State of New York, and you consent to
the exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the federal courts sitting in
the Southern District of New York, unless no federal subject matter
jurisdiction exists, in which case you consent to the exclusive
jurisdiction and venue in the Borough of Manhattan, New York,
USA.
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Appendixes
Appendix A:
IMAGE INPUT
INPUT
Air or Cable
TYPE
Video
FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID
AUTO ASPECT
NTSC
4:3
--
On/Off
(Analog Channels)
Inputs 1 & 2
HDMI 480i/480p
16:9
Letter
4:3
16:9
Letter
4:3
Off
Off
Off
--
No Info.
16:9
Letter
4:3
On/Off
Off
Off
Inputs 1, 2, 3 &5 S-Video1
Video
NTSC
16:9
Letter
4:3
Off
--
No Info.
16:9
Letter
4:3
On/Off
Off
Off
Inputs 3 & 4
Y-P P 480i/480p
b r
16:9
Letter
4:3
Off
--
No Info.
On/Off
1S-Video = Not available in Input 3
Appendix B:
INPUT
IMAGE INPUT
FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID
TYPE
AUTO ASPECT
Air or Cable
(Digital Channels)
Inputs 1 & 2
Y-P P
1080i
4:3
--
On/Off
b r
HDMI 480i/480p
Letter
4:3
Letter
4:3
Letter
4:3
Letter
4:3
Letter
4:3
Letter
4:3
On
On
On
On
On
On
Inputs 1, 2, 3 &5 S-Video2
Video
Inputs 3 & 4
NTSC
Y-P P 480i/480p
b r
2S-Video = Not available in Input 3
Appendix C:
IMAGE INPUT
FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID
INPUT
Inputs 1 & 2
Inputs 1, 2, 3 &5 S-Video3
Inputs 3 & 4 Y-P P 480i/480p
TYPE
HDMI 480i/480p
NTSC
AUTO ASPECT
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
On
On
On
b r
3S-Video = Not available in Input 3
Appendix D:
INPUT
IMAGE INPUT
FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID
TYPE
AUTO ASPECT
Air or Cable
(Digital Channels)
Inputs 1 & 2
Y-P P
1080i
16:9
--
On/Off
b r
HDMI 1080i/720p
16:9
16:9
--
--
On/Off
On/Off
Inputs 3 & 4
Y-P P 1080i/720p
b r
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Index
A
I
Accessories................................................................4
Input button..........................................................7, 23
Antennas (Connecting)...............................................6
Aspect Ratio.............................................................22
Audio
L
Lamp Replacement.............................................56-59
Language
Languages............................................................39
Dolby Digital .........................................................39
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ...................39
SRS.......................................................................37
BBE.......................................................................37
Audio Settings..........................................................37
Audio Source............................................................38
Auto Noise Cancel ...................................................38
Menu Language....................................................50
Audio Language ...................................................39
Locks
Change Access Code...........................................42
Channel Lock ...........................................................42
Front Panel Lock ..................................................42
Movie Ratings.......................................................43
TV Ratings ............................................................44
TV Ratings (Canadian - English)...........................45
TV Ratings (Canadian - French) ...........................46
Loudness..................................................................38
B
C
Balance.....................................................................37
Bass..........................................................................37
Black Enhancement .................................................35
Brightness ................................................................37
M
P
Menu Preference
Language..............................................................50
Background ..........................................................50
Monitor Out ..............................................................53
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
Pause (Freeze) Button....................................7, 21, 26
Perfect Volume .........................................................38
Picture Mode............................................................34
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)........................................25-27
Picture-outside-Picture (POP)..................................25
R
Analog Captions...................................................52
Digital Captions ....................................................53
Color Temperature....................................................35
Color.........................................................................34
Contrast....................................................................34
Contrast Mode .........................................................35
Remote Control
Functions.........................................................20-31
Programming Codes.......................................28-31
Installing Batteries ..................................................4
S
T
Sharpness ................................................................34
Speakers ..................................................................15
D
Date..........................................................................47
Daylight Saving Correction.......................................47
Timers .................................................................47-49
Time..........................................................................47
Tint............................................................................34
Treble........................................................................37
E
G
H
Event Timer ..............................................................49
Guide Button........................................................7, 23
HDMI ............................................................11, 14, 18
U
V
Upgrades..................................................................55
Video Settings.....................................................34-36
Volume..................................................................7, 24
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Notes
67
Notes
68
Notes
69
Notes
70
Notes
71
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