Hitachi 42V515 Operating Manual
Hitachi 42V515 Operating Manual

Hitachi 42V515 Operating Manual

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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 42V515
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3
FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 4-19
THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 20-37
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY........................................................................................................ 38-65
LAMP REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................... 66-69
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................... 70
RECEPTION PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................ 71
USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ...................................................................................... 72-76
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FIRST TIME USE ... 4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL ... 20-37 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY... 38-65 LAMP REPLACEMENT ... 66-69 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL ... 70 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ... 71 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ... 72-76 As an E ®...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improb- able event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: First Time Use

    Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE CONTROL 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-3842WL (Part No. HL02062) or CLU-3844WL (Part No. HL02064). 2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.
  • Page 7 SIDE PANEL CONTROLS MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to display the input menu, Ant A/B, INPUT:1,2,3,4 or 5 .
  • Page 8 LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is not received from the input jacks. Please make sure the Blue Power light indicator is not lit (OFF) when you are not watching for long lasting performance.
  • Page 9 SIDE PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The side panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: PHOTO INPUT INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Jacks

    Antenna Input/Output 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”...
  • Page 11 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 65 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.
  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    Outside antenna or digital cable CONVERTER MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. NOTES: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals.
  • Page 13: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • 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. •...
  • Page 14 Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement. The television’s internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as Center see page 49). These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio amplifier. These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the REAR output of a separate audio amplifier.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
  • Page 16 CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • Page 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 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 (R/L) of the component to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of INPUT 1.
  • Page 19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-P B P R . Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below.
  • Page 20: 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, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 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.) MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 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 41 for settings changes).
  • Page 24 INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button 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.
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 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. INFO Closed Captioning...
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL ( ) 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 VOL wheel down. Press the VOL wheel again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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, occasional- ly move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main 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...
  • Page 29 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 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).
  • Page 30: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box Functions

    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 pages 36-37 for pre-codes). Turn ON your cable box.
  • Page 31 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 pages 36-37 for pre-codes). Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.
  • Page 32: Using The Remote To Control Dvd Functions

    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 pages 36-37 for pre-codes). Turn ON your DVD player.
  • Page 33 After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. VCR precode library is included in the PVR mode. Default device for this mode is Hitachi VCR. INFO, GUIDE and LC (Last Channel) buttons are for PVR devices, not for VCR.
  • Page 34 After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. CD precode library is included in the AMP mode. Default device for this mode is Hitachi Audio/Video Receiver (AVR/AMP). INPUTS, Channel (up/down), Volume (up/down) and REC button are not for CD devices.
  • Page 35 7. Pressing the ENTER (ENT) button will now access the video input (1-5) of the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV) Select DVD mode by using your SOURCE ACCESS buttons ( , the LED indicator to DVD.
  • Page 36 Hamlin ..0009, 0020, 0034, 0273 Hitachi ..... . 0011 Jasco... . . 0015, 0153, 0315 Jerrold .
  • Page 37 Pace ....0237, 1877 Hitachi ..... . 0819 Panasonic .
  • Page 38: On-Screen Display

    1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
  • Page 39 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Video Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Treble Bass Balance Audio Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness 4:3 Standard...
  • Page 40 Channel Ant A Manager Ant B Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings Locks TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Timers Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Menu Preference Screen Saver Setup...
  • Page 41: Picture Mode

    VIDEO Video Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can independently customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV’s performance.
  • Page 42 Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR PAD to adjust the function. Press the SELECT button to select the function settings. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu. Press EXIT to quit menu.
  • Page 43 VIDEO Reset Video This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO Settings mode. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move Select...
  • Page 44 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 watching film based sources.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast 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 dis- played above the sources received.
  • Page 47 ASPECT Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THE CURSOR PAD to select menu item.
  • Page 48 Chan. Manager Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Chan. Manager Ant. A Ant. B Move Select Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move Select Use CURSOR PAD...
  • Page 49 CHANNEL MANAGER This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Memory. This will allow you to Auto Channel Scan skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan...
  • Page 50 Channel List 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 Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move Select Press CURSOR PAD...
  • Page 51 CHANNEL MANAGER Channel ID This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier 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.
  • Page 52 Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. 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.
  • Page 53 LOCKS Movie Ratings Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Select Move Use the CURSOR PAD...
  • Page 54 TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Select Use the CURSOR PAD...
  • Page 55 LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move...
  • Page 56 Canadian Ratings Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various pro- (Frn) gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move...
  • Page 57 TIMERS Timers Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer, Auto Power Off and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” or Day/Night Timer” feature. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer...
  • Page 58 Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Move Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00.
  • Page 59 TIMERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will dis- appear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 57).
  • Page 60 Set Auto Power Off This function will turn off the TV automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Move Select Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the sub-menu of your choice.
  • Page 61 SETUP Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD the function desired. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the sub-menu of your choice. Press the SELECT button to select.
  • Page 62 Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use CURSOR PAD to highlight Set The Menu Background (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR PAD Select Solid for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select Shaded for a light background.
  • Page 63 SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Set AV Control Move Select Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the name of the video inputs.
  • Page 64 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 Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions...
  • Page 65 Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to check the Connected RS232C box. NOTE: 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. Setup Set Monitor Out...
  • Page 66: Lamp Replacement

    30-45 minutes. If “LAMP” indicator is still lit, please contact your authorized service center (see page 74-75). NOTES: • Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. LAMP TYPE: LW500 •...
  • Page 67 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.” 120V...
  • Page 68 Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lamp cover. PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER CAUTION: THE LAMP IS VERY HOT AND MAY CAUSE FIRE OR SEVERE BURNS. WAIT AT LEAST 30~45 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LAMP REMOVAL.
  • Page 69 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.” SCREW LAMP COVER...
  • Page 70: Care Of Your Hitachi Tv & Remote Control

    Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 71: Reception Problems

    RECEPTION PROBLEMS NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from the TV set to a considerable distance. • 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.
  • Page 72: Useful Information / Index

    3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display.
  • Page 73: Input

    Luminance (Y) .....1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm Chrominance (C) ....0.286Vp-p, 75 Ohm Dimensions: 42V515 • Height (in.) 30 7/16 (mm) 772.5...
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 USEFUL INFO Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call for a copy.
  • Page 76: Input

    Accessories ........4 Antennas (Connecting) ......5,6 Aspect Ratio .
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