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Hitachi 42V52 Projection Television User Manual

1. secon Preference I Set Monitor out Screen Saver I Video Out Set The Inputs H Monitor Set Black Side Panel I Tuner Set Closed Captions E Sonde Set Monitor out Fixed set control I OVariable Move GED Select 4 Move Return Monitor Select Monitor to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source ANT A ANT B VID3 VID5 to a VCR or other A V device TV Tuner Out Select TV Tuner Out to output the audio and video signals of the last watched Antenna Source ANT A ANT B Fixed Select Audio Out Fixed to have the Audio at fixed volume Variable Select Audio Out Variable to have Audio settings that can be controlled Use CURSOR button V to highlight the function to change then press the SELECT button to select the function Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to the previous menu NOTE When TV Tuner Out is selected Variable Audio Out will not be available grayed out Set AV Control This feature will select the AV Control feature Set this feature if you want to control some of the TV functions from an external home control system ssp E Eso M Menu Preference I set v Control 5 Saver I The Inputs If you want to use the AV Control
2. 0 NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR HITACHI MY VCR CODE IS 32 VCR CABLE SATELLITE AND DVD REMOTE VCR BRAND CODE EMERSON 20 21 22 23 24 FISHER 34 37 38 39 HITACHI 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 es sss 49 50 51 12 13 MITSUBISHI 27 28 29 30 oe eus een 40 41 PANASONIC 10 11 SAMSUNG 25 26 SHARP 31 32 SONY 07 08 09 DVD BRAND CODE APEX tue 10 5 2 2 09 00 KENWOOD 14 02 PIONEER y 03 ROA ETE 04 SAMSUNG 06 SANYO oss 07 SONY ss manie amv 01 TOSHIBA 05 CABLE BRAND CODE HAMLIN 22 23 24 25 JERROLD 00 01 02 ade dana de 04 05 06 07 26 27 28 PANASONIC 18 19 20 PIONEER RR 13 14 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 08 09 10 15 16 ZENITH 2m 11 12 DIGITAL CABLE BRAND CODE PIONEER 29 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 30 SATELLITE BRAND CODE ECOSTAR 03 00 H
3. Use the CURSOR button lt or gt to highlight the language of your choice Press SELECT to select the highlighted language Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to previous menu 57 AV I1dSIG N134H9S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP Set The This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds Menu Background menu Preference Set Language English OFrench OSpanish The Menu Background 5 Shaded OSolid 4 Move GED Select Use CURSOR button 4 or to highlight Set The Menu Background shaded or solid and press the SELECT button to select setting Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to the previous menu Select Solid for a black background no picture can be seen behind menu screen or select Shaded for a light background Screen Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics Saver and other fixed non moving patterns can cause temporary image retention to the LCD Rear PTV Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to avoid any temporary image retention Moving picture will clear up any temporary image retention beu E Menu Preference I screen Saver Screen Saver B m Main Picture moving off Set The Inputs I Set Black Side Panel I
4. 4 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 37 for settings changes 21 TOH LNOO ALOWSY THE REMOTE CONTROL a HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 5 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 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 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 43 Zoom1 Zoom2 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 16 9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom in once while in 16 9 aspect 1 Antenna Analog Channels 2 480P Input INPUT gt C C CD 4 3 STANDARD 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 ZOOM1
5. 43 AV I1dSIG N33HDS NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY CHANNEL MANAGER Chan Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select Cable if you have cable TV Manager gt ent g r Channel Source Move Select Antenna OCable 1 Cable 2 cw or Auto Channel Scan Start Du CON Channel List gt 4 Move SED Return IRE CR 5 Chan Manager W r Channel Source Antenna OCable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan NOTE Channel List If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in Cable 1 mode select Cable 2 GED Select Use the CURSOR button 4 or gt to highlight the correct Channel Source Press the SELECT button to select highlighted source Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CHAN MANAGER to return to the previous menu 44 CHANNEL MANAGER Auto Channel Scan Chan Manager Et 1 Source QAntenna Cable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan Channel List Start Move Select Chan Manager Channel Scan Scanning Channel Number 66 1 Cancel Getter NL This feature will automatically stor
6. S 2 5 5 m MONITOR OUT S VIDEO Y VIDEO 5 5 4 5 8 RS232C oto C 0 0 0 Oo Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player LR CENTER FRONT OUT OUT Stereo System Amplifier LFE SUB REAR Dur OUT NOTE 1 page 42 for AUDIO Internal Speakers CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc player DVD player or HDTV Set Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owners 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 particu lar assortment of components and features For best performance video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu Use the CURSOR buttons to select the Antenna and Input of your choice Then press the SELECT button to confi
7. Press EXIT to quit the menu or press SELECT to return to the previous menu 37 AV I1dSIG N134H9S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO Use the CURSOR button A or V to highlight the function to be adjusted Press the CURSOR button 4 or gt to adjust the function Press the SELECT button to select the function settings Press MENU to return to the main menu or select Picture Mode to return to the previous menu Press EXIT to quit the menu Contrast Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture Brightness Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness Color Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture Tint Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Sharpness Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture 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 the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off low middle and high Cont t Mod Use this function to choose between 3 Contrast Mode settings Set to Dynamic for darker images more oue in the level of Black set to Normal for a balanced White to Black level and set to Auto for automatic Contrast selection If CONTRAST is selected you are adjusting CONTRAST The additional m
8. Reset Move Return Use the CURSOR button A or V to highlight function Press the SELECT button to select User Colors setting When the function has a in the box it is ON Press the CURSOR buttons 4 gt A and V to highlight and adjust individual colors Use the CURSOR button A or V to highlight and select Reset to return all colors to default settings Press EXIT to quit the menu or select COLOR MANAGEMENT to return to the previous menu NOTE When the Set User Colors box is not checked the listed colors will be grayed out 39 AV I1dSIG N33H2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red Green and Blue according to the user s Color Decoding preference in each of the four color temperature settings Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural vide F color Management color Decoding Hector Decoding CE E I OFF RGB OR OB t uto T Red 50 Reduction 50 1 auto Movie Mode orf PE Color 50 4 Move Select N Tint 31 N bi Reset Move Return Use the CURSOR button A or V to highlight function Press down to select from 4 menu items Press the CURSOR buttons 4 gt and V to highlight and adjust Red Green Color and Tin
9. Canadian Ratings ENG Canadian Ratings FRN Set the Clock Timers Set Sleep Timer Set Day Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Setup Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Set AV Control View edit Channel ID Scan and Lock settings in antenna A View edit Channel ID Scan and Lock settings in antenna B Change Lock access code Choose to lock channel video input and or front panel Set specific time to Lock TV 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 Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system Set Clock Settings Set Sleep Timer intervals 30 min intervals 00 30 3 00 Set Day Night picture mode settings Set viewing reservation for TV programs Set TV to turn off automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes Choose English French or Spanish text Set the Screen Saver Label Video Inputs VCR DVD etc Set the gray side bars on off when watching 4 3 signals in standard mode Feature to display dialogue text Set Monitor Out source Select to
10. G gt 14 Ep E D D D D Move Select XZ 18 x 4 Move GED Return Use the CURSOR button A or V to select the CANADIAN RATINGS ENG category that you want to block Press SELECT to set the CANADIAN RATINGS ENG that you have selected Once rating is selected for example C8 all movies and television programs rated C8 and higher PG 14 and 18 will be blocked automatically Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS ENG to return to the previous menu Canadian Ratings English Table 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 Oth
11. If this indicator is lit the optic unit is too hot If this indicator is blinking the cooling fan has stopped Please call service LAMP indicator NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is lit the lamp has failed See page 63 65 for lamp replacement procedure Consult your Hitachi dealer for proper part If light is blinking lamp cover is not assembled securely after replacement IMPORTANT NOTES A small number of missing discolored or lit all the time dots or pixels is characteristic of TFT LCD technology due to the manufacturing process irrespective of manufacturer SIDE PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The side panel jacks are provided as convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following exam ples INPUT 5 S VIDEO S INPUT Optional see note NOTE 1 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks If you do not the played back picture may be abnormal 2 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 ASN JWIL FIRST TIME USE SS REAR PANEL JACKS INPUT 3 Omaa MONITOR OUT S VIDEO Y 2 AUDIO TO Ns 1 Antenna Input Output
12. 16 9 200 4 3 ZOOM2 4 3 STANDARD 16 9 ZOOM 16 9 STANDARD 4 3 ZOOM2 4 3 ZOOM1 3 HDMI 720P 1080i Input NOTES 10 16 9 STANDARD 16 9 ZOOM 4 3 EXPANDED 1 The Aspect Style setting you select for an ANT input will automatically be set for the other ANT inputs 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 43 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 6 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 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 INPUTS Input 5 27 Ant B gt Ant A gt Input 1 Input 2 Move Select Select to choose Antenna B Select to choose Antenna A Input 1 Select to choose Input 1 for Video 1 Input 2 Select to choose Input 2 for Video 2 Input 3 Select to choose Input 3 for Video 3 Input 4 Select to choose Input 4 for Video 4 Input 5 Select to choose Input 5 for Video 5 23 TOH LNOO ALOWSY HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 7 PICTURE IN PICTURE button See separate section
13. 64 LAMP REPLACEMENT 6 T 8 Without installing the lamp cover the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash see page 8 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 VA SCREW DRIVER S NOTE IF POWER IS CONNECTED BEFORE THE LAMP COVER IS INSTALLED THE POWER WILL BE OFF AND THE LAMP INDICATOR WILL FLASH SEE PAGE 8 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 km Plug power cord into AC outlet and turn on the main power switch 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 www lamprecycle org For product recycling and disposal information contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org in the US or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www epsc ca in Cana
14. Black Side Panel I function please set the RS232C 7 Closed Captions I an Ber Monitor Out I KON Set Control gt Connected RS232C Move Select Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons and the SELECT button to check the Connected RS232C box Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET AV CONTROL to return to the previous menu NOTE For use with third party home Audio Video control systems which are commercially available Please see your dealer regarding these Hitachi home control systems 61 AV I1dSIG N33H2S NO 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 follow ing 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 lam
15. able event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of a DO NOT OPEN sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL appliance 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 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 authority to operate the television MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that
16. are not expressly approved by Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division may void the user s authority to operate the equipment POWER SOURCE THIS TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET 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 NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This television receiver will display television closed captioning in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other haz ards If the television does not operate properly unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or service center IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television eo Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat r
17. 2 Antenna Inputs Either for Analog Digital Video Input Sensor 3 Dimensional Y C Comb Filter Compatible with 1080i 720p 480p and 480i input signals HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1 1 compatible BBE Technology 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 nsce Technology SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Hom Technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Outputs Power Input AC 120V 60Hz Stand by Power 0 6W Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Power Consumption Audio Fixed asie era 470mVrms 1k Ohm Refer to rear panel at the back of the T V S Video Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Luminance Y se ende seu he 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Channel coverage 181ch Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm VHF Band 2 13 14 69 CATV Mid Band 5 1 i eue diesen chee 1 DANS Super Band J W Hyper Band 1 W 28
18. 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO D CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 3 VOLUME VOL MUTE button Press the VOLUME button A or until you obtain the desired sound level 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 A Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO see page 60 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 CHANNEL SELECTOR FAVORITE CHANNEL FAV CH buttons 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 A or CHANNEL CH down Press the FAV CH button to switch to Favorite 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 c
19. 480p Yes Yes Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 10801 Yes Yes Yes 12 Pix AntA B lt 27 ALOWSY THE REMOTE CONTROL a PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 2 PAUSE button 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 Freeze gt 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 Hot Spri Clay Mask Ci n Doe etreat Money Order Only 4 1 800 555 1212 SPLIT FREEZE 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 Main Picture Sub Picture ex 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 exam
20. Use this feature after Auto Channel Scan is completed to add On or skip Off additional channels to the remote control channel A or buttons A 5 H o gt 1 o o 5 3 Move Return l n p a H 5 UwNIZ o 3 o o 5 4 Move Set Bant Ch Scan CH ID 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off Move 4 Return Tune CN vA Chan Manager Ch Scan CH ID 2 1 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off d 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off lt gt Move 4 set To add Scan On or skip Scan Off additional channels while in Channel Manager use the CURSOR button A or V to highlight the channel number Once the desired channel is highlighted press the CURSOR button gt to move to the scan column then press CURSOR button A or V to select ON or OFF NOTE Lock feature cannot be selected or set in Channel List 46 CHANNEL MANAGER Channel ID This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing e
21. cannot be operated after performing the QQ gQ above procedures your cable box code has not been OLDID recoded into the remote e 8 xO O In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable box operating guide 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 1 CABLE CBL button This button allows the remote to control your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode 2 PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY CABLE BOX CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box 29 TOH LNOO ALOWSY 3HL THE REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET TOP BOX SATELLITE 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 to page 33 for pre codes 1 Turn ON your set top box satellit
22. during normal operation Light Blinking Slowly 2 seconds television lamp is cooling down It takes 12 15 seconds to warm up and about 2 minutes to cool down NOTES INDICATOR INDICATION MEANING ACTION LIGHT ON NO LAMP LIGHT Need to replace if or BROKEN LAMP LAMP still does not light by Power On again LAMP LED BLINKING WRONG LAMP UNIT Check assembly condition of ASSEMBLY LAMP LAMP UNIT DOOR OPEN LIGHT ON Too hot inside the OPTIC unit Call for Service BLINKING COOLING FAN STOPPED NORMAL LIGHT ON OPERATION 1 5 secs Lamp is still on Power ON is available CooL Down 1 255606 De TERRE cool Down 2 5 15 secs Lamp is off Power ON is not available SLOW BLINKING COOL DOWN 3 15 20 secs Lamp is off Power ON is available 2 If the LAMP TEMP and POWER LED are blinking in the order below the television is warming up POWER TEMP LAMP A 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 9 TEMP indicator This light is off during normal operation
23. 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 30 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 31 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player 20 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 900 i HITACHI 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode See page 20 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode 2 MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR DVD Cable box CBL Satellite box SAT depending on which button is pressed 3 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 28 Freeze OSs
24. language and little or no sex ual dialogue or situations Parental guidance suggested The program may contain infrequent coarse language limit ed 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 NOTES 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 TV program ratings are dependent on the broadcaster If the program is not rated the TV will not block it ON SCREEN DISPLAY Sexually Suggestive Dialogue 50 LOCKS Canadian Ratings Eng Use Canadian Ratings ENG to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content 1H haces canadian Ratings Eng M change Access Code Status BEngage Lock Time Lock e Ratings Ratings or canadian Ratings CEng canadian Ratings Fro C C84
25. on pages 26 28 for a description MENU button The MENU button will start the On Screen Display 9 GUIDE button 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 10 EXIT button This button will exit all On Screen Displays 17 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 2 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 SAP the time CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set 3 32 PM Time Ant A 22 Main Picture Source ST Stereo Audio Broadcast R Broadcast Rating INFO Q Aspect ES Closed Mode Captioning Day Night Day WOff HD 1080169 4 3 Expanded Q AM PM Event Timer 3 32 PM E REMOTE CONTROL S IN 3 When an S VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO 3 When a COMPONENT VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO 1 1 The Sleep Timer info will show momentarily after releasing INFO button 2 Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to return to normal viewing
26. or 2nd Audio Prog SAP which may be a secondary language weather report etc The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of the TV The source you select will be displayed above the sources received See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STEREO SELECTED SAP SELECTED MONO SELECTED Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness 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 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 This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level 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 42 ASPECT AS pect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio Eccc Mode 16 9 Standard O16 9 Zoom 04 3 Standard 4 3 Expanded 0
27. 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 pue NOTES ote 5 ASPECT 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD players code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your DVD player operating guide 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 1 button This button allows the remote to control your DVD player by setting it to DVD mode 2 PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player 31 TOH LNOO ALOWSY 3HL THE REMOTE CONTROL 4 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your refer to page 33 for pre codes 1 Turn
28. 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 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 laserdisc or DVD play button 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 Black Side The Black Side Panel function turns the gray side bars on off when watching 4 3 signals in Standard Panel mode The top bottom gray bar will appear in SPLIT MODE PIP and SPLIT FREEZE i Wse Black Side Panel B off Wse Black Side Panel B Next Prev 4 On Off Return 4 Next Prev lt gt On Off Return Use CURSOR button 4 or to set to ON or OFF 59 AV I1dSIG N33HDS NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as Or sw E sw 8 Menu Preference Set Closed Captions 5 Saver I r Caption Display Se
29. 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 51 AV I1dSIG N134H9S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY Canadian Ratings Frn LOCKS Use CANADIAN RATINGS FRN to block Canadian French programs according to various pro gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content scs B change Access Code Lock Time Lock Ratings or Ratings CEng fie 1 Ratings H Ratings CFrn gt Move Select vA frocks _ g canadian Ratings CFrn Status G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans gt amp amp 18 ans Move GED Return Use the CURSOR buttons A or V to highlight the category that you want to block Press SELECT to set the CANADIAN RATINGS FRN that you have selected Once rating is selected for example 8 all movies and television programs rated 8 ans and higher will be automatically blocked Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS FRN to return to the previous menu Canadian Ratings French Table 8 ans 13 ans 18 ans General Programming intended for audiences of a
30. the standard video connection if your device has this feature Input 1 and 2 accepts both composite and component video signals 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 Pp input and the components R Y output to the TV s input Your component outputs may be labeled In this case connect the components output to the TV s Pp input and the components CR output to the TV s PR input You may use composite video signal for Input 1 Input 5 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y PRPR inputs See page 38 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output may be abnormal when using the Y PBPR jacks When using HDMI or DVI input from Set Top Box it is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal 13 ASN CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement 1 The television s internal speakers will act as center speaker select Audio Internal Speakers TV as Center see page 42 2 These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio amplifier 3 These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the REAR output of a separate audio amplifier 2 This subwoofer is connected to the LFE Sub Out output of a separate audio amplifier REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE
31. 4 3 Zooml Q4 3 Zoom2 Chan Manager m Hage Aspect SELECT SS x Vertical Position 0 N 2 Move Sel Move Return Mode This function manually selects the Aspect Mode from six 6 choices Use the CURSOR buttons A V 4 and gt to select the menu item Press the SELECT button to select Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen Use CURSOR button A or V to highlight the Auto Aspect box Press the SELECT button to select A in the box indicates that the feature is ON NOTES 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 signals 3 See page 22 for Aspect Mode availability Vertical Position This function allows you to adjust the vertical position of the picture when aspect style is either 4 3 EXPANDED ZOOM1 ZOOM2 or 16 9 ZOOM 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 Use the CURSOR button A or V to select menu item Use the CURSOR button 4 or gt to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the menu or select ASPECT to return to the main menu NOTE Vertical Position will not be available in 4 3 Standard and 16 9 Standard modes
32. E RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content frocks E frocks g change Access Code I movie Ratings M Hengage Lock 0 cum Kv Time Lock I Not Rated movie Ratings gt Pv Ratings I aa PG fi canadian Ratings Eng fj PG 13 Ratings _ gt R G Move GED Select 17 8 x amp Move Return Use the CURSOR button A or V to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block 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 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE RATINGS to return to the previous menu Motion Picture Ratings Table Contains no rating Not Rated NR and Not Applicable NA NOT RATED NR programs Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply General audiences ages admitted 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 A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed If the movie does not carr
33. ES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 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 below When using a component with DVI output you also have to connect the AUDIO OUT of the component to the AUDIO IN R L of INPUT 1 2 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 3 Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel rA 3 ANTA TO TO CONVERTER CONVERTER Q f INPUT 2 ANDE INPUT 2 Yl Yl Y Y MONITOR OUT meura 1060 MONITOR OUT eura meura DEO S VIDEO Y v v S VIDEO V v v Pg Pj Pj PR MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO 010107010 9 0 0 91 AUDIO4 TV AS CENTER AUDIO TV AS CENTER O O0ro1r19 0 O 0 010 s AUDIO AUDIO V HI FI 27 C TO HI FI HDMI Cable DVD Player or HDTV STB DVD Player or HDTV STB 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 The
34. G O Option 1 set Closed Captions I or O Option 2 Eset Monitor out I CN Option 3 Set control Move Return 4 Move ED Return Use CURSOR button A or V to highlight Screen Saver s Main Picture Moving options Press the SELECT button to select and EXIT to quit Option 1 The whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by two pixels Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 40 minutes by two pixels Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 60 minutes by two pixels Screen Wipe If temporary image retention occurs use Screen Wipe White Field Signal for at least 10 minutes to refresh any temporary image retention that may have occurred Screen Saver Picture s Movement 58 SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs su 5 Saver Videol Rename List Set The Inputs H Video2 OAVR OPVR OSTB2 Black Side Panel I Video3 ODVD2 OPVR2 Closed Captions I or Video4 OCBL ODVD3 OSAT 2 Set Monitor out I Video5 OCBL2 OLD OSTB OVCR3 control I di ORESET Move Select Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the name of the video inputs Press the SELECT button to select desir
35. 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 is a NETWORK technology It establishes a one way point to point connection for delivery of uncompressed video to a display The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper set up of device user settings determines final video appearance 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES ps CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2 1 Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV top box to the INPUT Y jack as shown on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the Cp Pp OUT or B Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player HDTV set top box to the INPUT PB jack 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 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 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 6 Press the the INPUTS button then select INPUT 2 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 ap
36. HITACHI Inspire the Next LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for 42V525 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sense 2 3 FIRST TIME USE iecit Sa cian Fi d ia En US e aeea aae aes 4 19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 25222522 20 33 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 55255 22 34 61 LAMP REPLACEMENT eurn nara nsn na Eaa 62 65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV 8 REMOTE CONTROL 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS 5 25 220 67 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX cian aca cux sereni thea uina rk Sacr ro ciet ie nace 68 72 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 5 guidelines for energy efficiency AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI televisions Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this sec tion illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improb
37. M AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A x Move On Off Return Use CURSOR button A or V to highlight Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 and then press the SELECT button to select Use CURSOR buttons gt A and V to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR buttons gt A and V to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR buttons gt A and V to highlight and select FINISH TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR buttons gt A and V to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM PM Use CURSOR button gt to highlight the MONTH Use CURSOR button A to select a MONTH or CURSOR button to select Daily Weekly Sunday to Monday Use CURSOR button 4 to return to AM PM Use CURSOR buttons gt A and V to highlight and select the DAY of the MONTH Use CURSOR buttons gt A and V to highlight and select the YEAR Use CURSOR buttons gt A and V to highlight and select Ant A or Ant Use CURSOR buttons gt A and V or NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune into A v in the box means it is enabled NOTE 1 When the INFO button is pressed the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON OFF timer 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 reservati
38. 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 on page 33 Release the VCR button 5 Aimthe 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 four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCR s code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide 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 Press the Record button twice to record VCR button VOL pi This button allows the remote to control your VCR player by 3 A 5 setting it to VCR mode C 2 PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV 4
39. RE IN PICTURE MODES Table see page 28 Main Picture Sub Picture NOTES 1 PIP MODE Picture in Picture is only available with a 1080i component or digital signal 4x3 Format 2 Use the CURSOR button 4 or gt to enable the sub picture sound PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP PIP MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i component input or Digital signal 16x9 Format To prevent a pattern burn occasionally move the sub picture using the CURSOR buttons 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 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 4 gt A and V to navigate the Thumbnail Press the EXIT button to enable your chosen channel and return to normal viewing 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 PIP Mode Main NTSC 480i 480p 720p 10801 POP NTSC Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes PIP 4x3 1080i Yes Yes PIP 16x9 1080i Yes Yes Yes SPLIT NTSC Yes Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes
40. The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75 Ohm RF antenna inputs ANT A and ANT B ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub picture ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub picture The antenna output labeled TO CONVERTER allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture 2 Audio Video Inputs 1 2 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button and CURSOR buttons 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 NOTE You may use VIDEO or S VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 3 and 4 but only one of these inputs may be used at a time 3 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 65 4 S VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S VIDEO Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S VIDEO output capability 6 Component Y PgPg Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD player or Set Top Box You use composite video signal for both inputs Do not connect composite VIDEO and S VIDEO to Input 3 4
41. UGHES 2 04 ROCA RR 01 craie 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODE PANASONIC 05 RCA DEEP 06 SAMSUNG 07 ZENITH SN A ae 08 33 TOH LNOO ALOWSY ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV 2 Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu Owen ext This part of the screen shows which selections are available Video 1 Move Sel lt This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use 34 ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD Video Audio Aspect Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Treble Bass Balance SRS BBE Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness 4 3 Standard 4 3 Expanded 4 3 Zoom 1 4 3 Zoom 2 16 9 Standard 16 9 Zoom Select between the two picture modes Day and Night Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adjust color Adjust tint Adjust sharpness Set this
42. asier and more enjoyable Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan nels a name when Cable 1 or 2 signal source is selected Pant a Ch Scan Ch ID Ch Scan Ch ID 2 8 2 On g On 3 n ss AM o 4 Off 4 OFF D 5 Off lt lt 5 Off EM 6 Off _ lt gt 6 cS 7 Off 7 Off 8 off 8 OFF 9 Off 9 Off Move Edit A Z 0 9 _ Return Move Edit A Z 0 9 _ Return KCN gt v4 WB M Ch Scan Ch ID 2 On Al 3 4 Off 5 off 6 Off 7 off 8 OFF 9 off ses lt gt Move Edit A Z 0 9 _ Return Use the CURSOR button A or V to select the chosen number or letter Use the CURSOR button lt or gt to move from one space to the next space in the Channel ID NOTES 1 If ANT A and ANT B are in the same ANTENNA CABLE mode the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same 2 CHANNEL ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON 47 AV I1dSIG N33H2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY LOCKS Loc ks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input It can also be used t
43. be deactivated except the Power button When TV TIME LOCK is turned TIME LOCK then you can set the BEGIN and END times CURSOR button A V 4 and P The TV cannot be viewed during that time period Set clock first Use CURSOR buttons A or V to highlight ONCE TV will time out one time only DAILY TV will time out every day WEEKLY TV will time out one time a week When MOVIE RATINGS is selected you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings see page 49 Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically When TV RATINGS is selected various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked see page 50 Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically 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 51 52 If you forget your access code use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the access code number back to the factory preset 0000 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select LOCKS to return to the previous menu NOTE 1 When using TV TIME LOCK make sure the clock is set see page 53 2 Text appears on the screen to indicate that TV TIME LOCK is activated 3 If MOVIE TV Ratings Lock function settings are ON SURF will be deactivated 48 LOCKS Movie Ratings Use MOVI
44. ble from the S VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT S VIDEO jack as shown on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel ANTA TO CONVERTER 4 HDMI 1 i INPUT2 INPUT1 VY IDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 5 0 0 Y v v PR PR MONO TV As CENTER lids N AUDIO 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 A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 see page 12 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 17 JSN 1 FIRST TIME USE c4 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVIC
45. ching film based sources NOTES 1 When using Progressive Scan Component HDMI or DVI input Ex 480p 720p 1080i Auto Movie Mode will not be available grayed out 2 All Video settings are independent of each other based on it s input ANT Input 1 5 40 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality D ES 1 LL Chan Manager ese Que Source Stereo internal Speakers Move Sel Noise Cancel BPerfect Volume Move 4 Change Value GED Return Use CURSOR button A or V to select menu item Use CURSOR button 4 or gt to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to return to the main menu 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 Treble This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the LCD TV internal speakers ERE SRS Based on the principles of the human hearing system SRS 3D technology delivers an
46. da For more information call 1 800 HITACHI 1 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft 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 Place your Television away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places 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 DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Television 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 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 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 me
47. e active TV channels in Auto Channel Memory This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP A or DOWN V Chan Manager Fant I r Channel Source OAntenna Cable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan Channel List Start Move Select If the EXIT button is pressed while AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged programming will stop connected switch antenna inputs and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SCAN for the second antenna input Remember to select the correct ANTENNA CABLE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SCAN See CHANNEL MANAGER SCAN to add or to bypass additional channels 45 If two antennas are AV I1dSIG N134H9S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY Channel List Chan Manager Channel List Prt I r Channel Source OAntenna Cable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan Start Move Select Use the CURSOR button A or V to review more channels CHANNEL MANAGER This function allows you to review which channels are labeled CH ID which have been added to Channel Memory SCAN and which are protected by LOCK Chan Manager channel List Ch Scan Off off off off off off off 9 off V 4 Move Return Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CHAN MANAGER to return to the previous menu
48. e 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 on page 33 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 satel lite 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 L NOTES 1 f 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 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 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 1 sar Set Top Box Satellite b
49. ease 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 If RESET is selected in Video 1 Input only Video 1 Input will return to factory conditions Mode Night color Management m contrast 100 Decoding brightness 50 Color 50 Reduction BNET Wi E auto Movie Mode ERES Sharpness 50 ME Select color Temperature High Enhancement High contrast Mode Dynamic Reset Video Settings Move Select Use this function to adjust and balance the listed individual colors to make them either deeper or more pure Color Management depending on the user s preference Adjust the GAIN settings to make the color brighter or darker color Management m lco1or Management color Decoding I Set User Colors auto Color x Gain Noise Reduction W tow Magenta Sox MEN auto Movie Mode Red Move Select PN Yellow _7 gt Green 50 L Cyan 50 7 Blue 50
50. ed input name Select Reset to set video names to original factory preset condition Video 2 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video2 when it detects a video signal to input 2 Inputs M Inputs I DVD Videol Rename List Video1 List Video2 OAVR ODVD OPVR OSTB2 Video2 gt OAVR DVD OSTB2 Video3 OCAM ODVD2 OPVR2 OVCR Video3 OCAM ODVD2 OPVR2 Video4 OCBL ODVD3 OSAT OVCR2 lt lt Video4 OCBL ODVD3 OSAT OVCR2 Video5 OCBL2 OLD OSTB OVCR3 Video5 OCBL2 OLD OSTB OVCR3 ORESET ORESET Auto Link Auto OOff Move Return gt Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons then press the SELECT button to change Auto Link setting When Auto is selected the TV will turn on and tune to Video2 automatically when the Video2 input device is turned on This is con venient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR laserdisc player or DVD player When Remote is selected the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically when the Video2 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 Select Off to disable this function Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE INPUTS to return to the previous menu Once
51. egisters stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground ing type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par ticularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the man ufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod brack et or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 16 17 18 Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety s
52. enu 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 ANT A and B share a Video setting Also each of the video inputs have their own independent settings 4 If CONTRAST is set to minimum level the On Screen Display OSD will be difficult to see 38 VIDEO Reset Video This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Settings Day VIDEO mode Video ANT A S Picture Mode Night Reset Video Settings contrast 100 Select Reset to return the video Berightness I 50 menu settings on this input to the iso O original factory settings Wi 3 1 m WEE Sharpness 5 lt gt color Temperature sigh Black Enhancement contrast Mode dynamic d 5 Move Select Reset Video Settings EH Move Select Use CURSOR button A or V to highlight functions Press the SELECT button to select Reset Video Settings Press EXIT to quit the menu or select RESET VIDEO SETTINGS to return to the previous menu You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to incr
53. er Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content 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 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 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
54. er OFF feature will be cancelled when an input change or channel operation is performed 56 SETUP Setu p Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time Use the CURSOR buttons A or V on the remote to highlight the function desired Hscreen saver Chane Manager The Inputs I OCks set Closed Captions I mewu cx E set Monitor Out I eo LE Set AV control Move Sel 4 Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A and V to highlight the sub menu of your choice Press the SELECT button or the CURSOR button to select Menu Preference This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen displays Setup Eso DL Wieso Preference H Preference Screen Saver Set The Language E h 151 5 OEspa ol et The Inputs 5 lt Black Side Panel I r Set The Menu Background J4 Shaded Solid Set Closed Captions I e o set Monitor out I an Move Return set control I 4 Move Select M Preference Set The Language English OFrancais OEspa ol Set The Menu Background 4 Shaded OSolid amp Move GED Select
55. exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI Television SRS will also enhance a complete multi speaker surround sound system NOTES SRS and the C symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc BBE BBE Technology 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 experi ence 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 NOTES 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 41 AV I1dSIG N33H2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY AUDIO Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast
56. f 42V 525 Ultra Band Wisg wega Pelo 30706 Video s Les eee 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm e Width in 47 6 8 S Video mm 1214 0 Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm e Depth in 15 1 16 Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm 3820 Component Video Weight 09 ds Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance Ppg Pp 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms HDMI 19 Due to improvements specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice 69 USEFUL INFO 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 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics 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 acc
57. hannels You can add any chan nel 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 but ton until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE Ant A 22 FAV Ant A 22 Ant A 22 5 DASH button The DASH button can only be used when the remote control is in Satellite SAT mode LAST CHANNEL LC button Press this button to toggle between the current and last channel viewed 7 RECORD button Press twice 2 times to record programs when the remote is in VCR mode 25 TOH LNOO ALOWSY 3HL THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV 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 ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub picture simultaneously ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture 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 button 4 or P 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
58. he Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www epsc ca in Canada For more information call 1 800 HITACHI 63 1 LAMP REPLACEMENT 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 N 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 YOU MAY GET BURNED HANDLE LAMP UNIT NI Bn 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 e Push the lamp unit back to its original position e 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
59. high quality picture 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 ANT A 75 Ohm terminal If you have an antenna connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To outdoor VHF or 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 ANT A ANT From outdoor antenna or From UHF antenna CATV System NA Antenna Mixer SIDE PANEL CONTROLS p INPUTS e is voeo Y INPUT EXIT 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 2 INPUT EXIT button Press this butt
60. icture 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 62 LAMP REPLACEMENT 1 Turn off the power button and unplug the power cord 120V FRONT COVER gt gt 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 Remove the front cover from the TV set This is held by a snap on Pull the front cover outwards until the quick snap on disengages km LAMP COMPARTMENT 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 www lamprecycle org For product recycling and disposal information contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org in the US or t
61. ion 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 environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance B 2 4 Minimum BEST HORIZONTAL BEST VERTICAL VIEWING 10 15 VIEWING ANGLE 4 Minimum s 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 ASN JWIL FIRST TIME USE elie TE Ne S HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most vide
62. ith personal computers 2 Only DTV formats such as 1080i 720p 480i and 480p are available for HDMI input HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio Video control systems which are commercially available Please see your dealer regarding these non Hitachi home control systems see page 61 to activate this input 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 42 11 ASN FIRST TIME USE SS AW ce E Outside antenna or 3 digital cable REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL FEATURE SETUP DVD Player OUTPUT L R TO CONVERTER ANTB INPUT 2 Y MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 VIDEO A S VIDEO MONO 616 TW AS CENTER 0 0 6 RS232C 1999997 Ores O M T S VIDEO V S VIDEO R 0 V 3000 7 VCR 2 VCR 1 Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc Connect only 1 componen
63. ivate Set Event Timer E um Day Mode On 12 00 AM set Auto Power Off di Day Mode Off 12 00 AM Move Select N gt vA Move Return Use the CURSOR button A or V and the SELECT button to activate the Day Night Timer Use the CURSOR buttons A V 4 and gt to select Day Mode On and to set it s timer Use the CURSOR buttons A V 4 and select Day Mode Off and to set it s timer 54 TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of a program the clock is not set you can not use this function and the screen below will appear The message on the screen will dis appear after 3 seconds then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode see page 53 Please Set Clock First 10 00 O Event 1 AM gt AM 1 2005 nid O Event 2 AM gt AM Jan 1 2005 Set Auto Power Off 4 Move Select D Event 3 AM AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A O Event 4 AM AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A 3 Move Return LU Event 1 AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A Event 2 AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A Event 3 AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A Event 4 A
64. king material REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES OPTIONAL LCD STAND 0 FAV CH MUTE 5 4 a LCD STAND SP42WB PART NO QJO1542 CAUTION This SP42WB LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 42V525 Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 4341UG2 Part No HL02071 or Remote Control Unit CLU 4351UG2 Part No HL02072 2 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 the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off 2 Insert two new size batteries for the remote control When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment BOTTOM VIEW 4 Replace the cover Remote Control Lift up on tab to remove back cover T CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace with the same or equivalent type HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV 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 ind
65. ll ages Contains no violence or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner 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 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 52 TIMERS Timers Select Timers to set your Clock Sleep Timer Event Timer Auto Power Off and Day Night Timer Recordings steep Timer I set Day Night Timer Chan Manager GE set Event Timer I x 4 Move Sel dA 5 Move Return Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the Set Event Timer or Day Night Timer feature Mimers p Timers set The Clock Se
66. mory 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 66 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 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 conside
67. o 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 5 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 front control panel gt D SUB MINI 9 Pin Cable This cable is used to connect to the RS232C input located on the rear panel so you can control some of your TV functions from an external home control system HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output con nection to the TV s HDMI input 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
68. o keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set 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 Audio Aspect Please Enter Access Code Chan Manager Locks ome UN 3 or Timers N lt A a Y Setup b Move ED Sel 4 Keys Enter Code OOO change Access Code lt Lock Time Lock canadian Ratings Eng m 5 lt 5 2 4 3 a a Ratings Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A or V to highlight function and then press the SELECT button To change the access code number select Change Access Code Enter a new four digit number Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code 0000 to your preference When ENGAGE LOCK is selected SET CHANNEL LOCK SET INPUT 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 INPUT LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for all video inputs and the picture and sound for channels 3 4 will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will
69. on 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 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 55 AV1dSIG N33HDS NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY TIMERS Set Auto This function will turn off the TV automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes Power Off mes mes set Clock Set Auto Power Off 51 Timer I Automatic Power Saving set Day Night Timer Yes O No set Event Timer Set Auto Power off Move Select A Select yes to have the TV turn off Automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A and V to highlight the sub menu of your choice Press the SELECT button to select 1 If Yes is selected and no signal is detected in Antenna Mode Weak signal or channel not available will be displayed 2 If Yes is selected and no signal is detected in Video Mode No Sync Signal will be displayed 3 If Yes is selected and it is 1 minute before the TV turns off automatically the OFF 0 01 icon will be displayed 4 The Auto Pow
70. on to display the input menu Ant INPUT 1 2 3 4 or 5 This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode 3 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 A buttons when in MENU mode 4 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 4 and right gt 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 5 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 EXIT button on the side control panel until VIDEO 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack 6 IR RECEIVER sensor The screen area acts as the IR receiver remote sensor When using the remote control point it towards the screen for best response 7 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off ASN FIRST TIME USE SIDE PANEL CONTROLS POWER light This light is on
71. onnect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack as shown on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel ru ANTA End CONVERTER ami HDMI 1 ANTB INPUT 2 INPUT 1 Y Y lt VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT INPUT4 INPUT3 mV INI voro 4 r MONO MONO IV AS CENTER 1 NOTES 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 Asingle VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 see page 12 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 16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 4 AND 5 1 Connect the ca
72. oor 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 installing your LCD Rear PTV against a wall keep it at least 10 cm 4 inches from the wall 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 During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear 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 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 separat
73. or 5 at the same time S VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input 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 Pp input and the components R Y output to the TV s input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CRCR In this case connect the component Cp output to the TV s Pp input and the component output to the TV s Pp input 4 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y PBPR inputs see page 38 5 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the jacks 6 Input 1 and Input 2 Y VIDEO can be used for composite video and component video input REAR PANEL JACKS Xm 6 HDMH High Definition Multimedia Interface INPUT 1 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 Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection Homi HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE NOTES 1 The HDMI input is not intended for use w
74. ordance 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 Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 70 USEFUL INFO Hitachi Canada LTD Digital Media Division 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 Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la p riode couverte par la garantie sur le fonction ou pour de l assistance technique communiquez avec Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm La version francais de votre manual se trouve a l exterieur de la bo te Si le manuel est manquant coposez le 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 pour obenir votre copie HITACHI CANADA LTD 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga ON L5N 2L8 A TV Ratings Canadian French 52 Lo drie ss sx us de danse xe ete aa ae 42 Accessories 4 Antenna
75. osed Captions Analog Captions 60 S Color Management sa as eoa quid Ram dma 29 SHarpr8SS t da devel ey xor E Jeu 38 SP LL ALOR SBME Lien ode bud sau sedans epe 42 Contrast cesi bes ane Bam ot RIPE Wade 38 Connecting External SPE ARES a pe S D T Temperature Indicator 8 DVI Input 18 53 22 2e sde uk ane 53 56 nct 38 Event Timer easi sse PE exu EY dE 55 Weble UE dhe Pb 41 H V rote Qmd eR Gro de elt ars 11 18 Vertical Position 43 Video Settings gt 25 cse eked a 37 40 Input Setup 59 Inputs BURON 23 L Lamp Lamp Indicator 8 Lamp Replacement 62 65 Language Menu Language 57 Locks Change Access Code 48 Channel dar 48 lnp t LOCK Lise sors heehee es 48 Front Panel Lock sii 0406 9 10 eem 48 TX Time Lock iu cree ne Semen ie a 48 Movie Ratings Ree e YE 49 Ratings c m RR 50 TV Ratings Canadian English 51 72 NOTES 73 NOTES 74 NOTES 75 HITACHI
76. p 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 www lamprecycle org For product recycling and disposal information contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org in the US or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www epsc ca in Canada 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 70 71 LAMP REPLACEMENT Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set LAMP TYPE LM500 LAMP PART UX21513 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 p
77. ple a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing NOTES 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 3 Strobe Freeze is not available in 480p 720p 1080i inputs 28 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box refer to page 33 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 on page 33 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 TR HO NOTES j o 1 If your cable box
78. program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs C e POWER ws 1316060 NA INPUTS ASPECT DAYNIGHT Homi HDMI 1 INPUT 1 sx S m INPUT 3 v 0 0 0 S 2 E 0 VOL FAVCH GUIDE a MUTE INFO O CLO J 9 ORD 9 9 2 4 2 N HITACHI Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as main picture ANT A ANT B INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 You may also view the VCR program as main picture while viewing another program as a sub picture ANT A INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 1 PIP button 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 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing from any PIP mode POP MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub picture outside of the main picture Use the CURSOR button A or V to move the sub picture This feature is not available with a 1080i component input or Digital signal 16x9 Format Please refer to the PICTU
79. proximately four seconds 7 Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel ANTA rd TO CONVERTER _ HDMI 1 INPUT 2 Yl Y VIDEO MONITOR OUT eura mpura DEO y SVIDEO Y v 1 P VIDEO MONO DVD Player NOTES 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 13 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 19 ASN THE REMOTE CONTROL a THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs CATV Cable TV converters set top box satellite receiver SAT and DVD players with one touch Basic opera tion 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 32 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 29
80. rable distance 67 USEFUL INFO SYMPTOMS No Picture no sound Sound OK picture poor Picture OK sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color Dark Picture HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display 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 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 Liquid Crystal Display 68 USEFUL INFO Features Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution 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 Pg Pn Six Aspect Modes Closed Caption Decoder 2 Tuner Picture in Picture
81. rm your choice see page 23 INPUTS Input 5 Ant B C Ant A gt Input 1 Input 2 Move GED Select NOTE When the TV is set to INPUT 1 to 5 and a video 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 MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 INPUT5 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 below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack 3 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 1 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 4 Select Antenna from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel N onverter Hom ANB T 2 MONTOROUT mpura mpura VOEO VIDEO SMDEO Y viv 6 6 ii PR PR voro AUDIO 0r 0 01010 Audio Video OUTPUT JSN 5 FIRST TIME USE c4 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1 INPUT5 1 C
82. s Connecting 5 6 M Aspect Ratio 22 43 Audio Sound Enhancement Menu Preference SIRS ate se 41 Language 57 41 Background pb 58 Audio Settings 41 42 Monitor Out 10 61 Audio Source 42 N Auto Color ia metre Mis ogre eed gras 40 Auto Noise Cancel 42 Noise Reduction 40 B P Balance scam mac 41 Perfect Volume i es ER REOR eas 42 LICERET 41 Picture us eR 37 Black Enhancement 34444044 em em ems 38 Picture in Picture PIP 26 28 Brightness eed ke ERE echo dears 38 Picture outside Picture 26 Power BUTTON te grade Rr s dep abes 7 C Power Indicator 8 Channel Manager 44 47 Auto Channel Scan 45 R Channel Source 44 Remote Control Clock Functions 20 33 TIME cc RR ae ei 53 Programming Codes 33 Dates ses sise have means dee 53 Installing Batteries 4 Cl
83. set RS232C feature 36 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality You independently customize each the V1 deo 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 Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance Chan Manager Locks 4 gt gt 3 D 3 n o rt Y Ouew Setup gt Move Sel 47 AW AJ Mode Night contrast co Brightness liceo m N Wi I LM 1 gt BSharpness I 50 0 A vA color Temperature s lack Enhancement contrast Mode Dynamic Reset Video Settings HB Picture Mode B day Night Next Prev Select GED Return Move Return Use CURSOR button 4 or gt to highlight and select Picture Mode settings Reset the video menu settings on current automatically to Day Mode Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Color Management Set User Colors Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode TV Cinema Detection ff Of 0
84. t Use the CURSOR button A or V to highlight and select Reset to return all settings to default Press EXIT to quit the menu or select COLOR DECODING to return to the previous menu NOTE Color Decoding settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Color Temperature settings The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels Auto Color even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors NOTES 1 When using Component HDMI or DVI input Auto Color will not be available grayed out 2 When using digital channels Auto Color will not be available grayed out 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 Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3 2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE 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 Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when wat
85. t The Clock Bet Sleep Timer Time 2 53 PM Jun 28 2005 Set Day Night Timer set Event Timer Set Auto Power off Move Select Move Return gt 4 25 Use the CURSOR buttons A V 4 and gt to highlight the current time hour and minute PM Month Day and Year Use the CURSOR button A or V to adjust settings Press the SELECT button to set the Time and Date Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to the previous menu 53 AV I1dSIG N134H9S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY TIMERS Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minute increments Timers imrs set Clock The Clock Set sleep Timer Set Sleep Timer set Day Night Timer set Day Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power off set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Move 4 Set Move 4 Set Press the CURSOR button gt repeatedly to set your Timer from 0 00 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 2 30 and 3 00 Set Day Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV s Day Night Picture Mode automatically Timers 6 Timers p set Clock I Set Day Night Timer Steep Timer I Set Day Night Timer Act
86. t The Inputs I O On O Auto 5 lt Black Side Panel Analog Captions Closed Captions gt Mode Captions O Text Set Monitor out Channel 6102 O4 control I 4 Move Select M Move Return Caption Display On Off will turn the display on or off Auto will turn the display on when Mute Soft Mute is on 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 Use the CURSOR buttons A V 4 and P to highlight the function to change then press the SELECT button to select the function Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET CLOSED CAPTION to return to the previous menu NOTES 1 CAPTION DISPLAY will not work when viewing a 480p 720p 1080i input via the COMPONENT Y PBPR inputs 2 When PIP Surf is on Closed Caption will not work 60 SETUP Set Monitor Out This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output
87. t to each input jack Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals Cables are not included with the purchase of this TV except when noted as provided External Digital Component with HDMI output capability HDMI OUT LA TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS EC S VIDEO HDMI and component 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 If your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack on the television Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook up cables A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 3 in the example on page 12 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections You may use VIDEO or S VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3 Input 4 or Input 5 but only one of these may be used at a time Connect only 1 component VCR DVD player camcorder etc to each input jack COMPONENT Y PpPg Input 1 amp 2 connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players and set top boxes Use these connections in place of
88. tandards for tilt and stability Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front or top of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and or personal injury Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as rec ommended by the manufacturer An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protec tion against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper ground ing for the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT EE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS is gt lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 E POWER SERVICE GROUNDING T4 ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Note to the CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connec
89. ted to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Do not place any objects on the top of the television which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects 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 www lamprecycle org For product recycling and disposal information contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org in the US or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www epsc ca in Canada For more information call 1 800 HITACHI PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL 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 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 FIRST TIME USE c4 ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the pac
90. 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 Adjust shadow detail in dark screens Choose between Dynamic for darker images more in the level of black Normal for a balanced white to black levels and Auto for automatic contrast selection Choose the Reset Video settings Adjust and balance individual colors to make either deeper or more pure according to preference Adjust the percentage of Red Green and Color according to preference The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture Turn ON OFF the 3 2 Pulldown detection feature Adjust the treble Adjust the bass Adjust the balance Select SRS settings Off Wide Normal Select BBE settings Off Soft Hard Select between three Audio Sources Select internal or external speakers Eliminates the noise between stations Adjust volume in fixed setting Adjust Loudness Choose the picture format aspect ratio 35 AV I1dSIG N134H9S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD Ant A Channel Ant B Manager Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings Locks TV Ratings
91. utton This button allows the remote to control your set top box satellite receiver by setting it to SET TOP BOX SATEL LITE mode 9 2 PRE CODED SET TOP BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons 5 These buttons transmit the chosen pre coded set top em box satellite codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons M These buttons are for operating the TV NT MY SATELLITE RECEIVER STB CODE IS 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 30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL 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 to page 33 for pre codes 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 on page 33 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
92. y a rating the TV will not block it Blocking NOT RATED NR programs may block emergency programming sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather AV I1dSIG N13H9S NO 49 LOCKS change Access Code Lock Time Lock TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content cs Ratings Status Movie Ratings f Tv Y Ratings cdi Tv Y7 canadian Ratings CEng cs TV G canadian Ratings CFrn TV PG f a 4 Move Select VA 14 TV MA Sub Category D L 5 FV Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A V 4 and to highlight the category that you want to block Press select to block the TV RATINGS that you have selected Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATINGS to return to the previous menu TV Parental Guide Ratings Table 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 ele ments in this program may include mild physi cal or comedic violence or may frighten chil dren under the age of 7 General audience It contains little or no vio lence no strong

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