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Hitachi 62VS69A Operating Manual

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LCD REAR PROJECTION
TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 50VS69A
55VS69A and 62VS69A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-18
THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 19-30
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................ 31-55
LAMP REPLACEMENT .............................................................................................................56-59
USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 60-64
LICENSE AGREEMENT..................................................................................................................65-73
APPENDIXES ............................................................................................................................74-75
INDEX .............................................................................................................................................76
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION Operating Guide for 50VS69A 55VS69A and 62VS69A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................2-3 FIRST TIME USE ........................4-18 THE REMOTE CONTROL ......................19-30 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ......................31-55 LAMP REPLACEMENT ......................56-59 USEFUL INFORMATION......................60-64 LICENSE AGREEMENT........................65-73 APPENDIXES ..........................74-75 INDEX .............................76...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to combination to avoid injury from tip-over. HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem when unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 3 HITACHI could void the user’s For more information call your local cable company. warranty.

  • Page 4: First Time Use

    Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries For US models: For optional accessories, please access our website at www.hitachi.us/tv Remote Control Unit CLU-4351UG2 (Part No. HL02072). Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the remote control by Lift up on tab to remove back cover.
  • Page 5 The sound of moving air from the fan is normal and may be noticeable in very quiet environments. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing.
  • Page 6 Hook-up Cables and Connectors Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors.
  • Page 7 Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs.
  • Page 8 Front Panel Controls Push to open the Front Control Panel Door Front Control Panel Buttons & Connections ³ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ·...
  • Page 9 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 10 Front Panel Jacks and Connections The Front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game as shown in the following examples : Front Control Panel Connections Note : Special device cables will be required according to the device specifications.
  • Page 11 This card slot is for future software upgrades. signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that HITACHI will notify you if a software upgrade is pristine high-definition images retain the highest required for your TV. In order to receive written...
  • Page 12 Rear Panel Connections If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the CableCARD Slot TV will display the following respective screens. This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels.
  • Page 13 Rear Panel Connections Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna VCR #1 DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OUTPUT S-VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Optional HDMI HDMI HDMI Optional OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT VCR #2 HDMI DIGITAL DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box Laserdisc player, VCR,...
  • Page 14 Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-P B P R , or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.
  • Page 15 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5 CABLE Air signal 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right.
  • Page 16 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 2 plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
  • Page 17 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 :Y-P NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to The picture and sound that is played back the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear...
  • Page 18 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CABLE CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO Air signal SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ INPUT 5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right.

  • Page 19: The Remote Control

    The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD rear projection Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.
  • Page 20 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when ³ the remote is in TV mode. · MODE buttons · These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ²...
  • Page 21 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ´ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3)
  • Page 22 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV INFO button display for Analog Channels ² INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this INFO button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM KXYZ-HD CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select TV-G...
  • Page 23 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV Press the FAV CH button to switch to Favorite VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in Press the VOLUME button ( ) until you Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed obtain the desired sound level.
  • Page 24 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. CABLE This feature allows you to view Digital Channels and Air signal Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate control.
  • Page 25 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i/720p signal. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture SWAP PIP Specifications Table Scan Aspect...
  • Page 26 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) SPLIT FREEZE PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to freeze).
  • Page 27 The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. · ³ 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 below for pre-codes).
  • Page 28 SATELLITE BRAND CODES 3. The remote control will remember the ECOSTAR ..............03 codes you have programmed until the HITACHI............... 00 batteries are removed from the remote HUGHES ..............04 control. After replacing the batteries RCA ................01 repeat the entire programming procedure SONY ................02...
  • Page 29 CODES codes you have programmed until the APEX ................10 batteries are removed from the remote GO VIDEO ..............09 control. After replacing the batteries HITACHI................00 repeat the entire programming procedure KENWOOD ..............11 as stated above. PANASONIC ..............02 PIONEER ..............03 ³...
  • Page 30 FISHER ............. 34, 37, 38, 39 player by setting it to VCR mode. FUNAI..............52 GE ................33 · PRECODED VCR Buttons HITACHI ........00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC..............49, 50, 51,18 These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR MAGNAVOX ............12, 13,14 codes.

  • Page 31: On-Screen Display

    On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ) to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select.
  • Page 32 On-Screen Display Video Locks Picture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes; Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, Contrast Adjust contrast. and/or Side panel. Brightness Adjust brightness. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies Color Adjust color.
  • Page 33 Video Video Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve Timers Setup picture quality. You can independently customize each of Move Select the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed.
  • Page 34 This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
  • Page 35 Video Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode or use of the PIP modes. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD to set to ON or OFF. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE Black Side Panel PANEL to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 36 Audio Audio Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and Setup to improve the sound quality. Move Select 1. Press CURSOR PAD to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR PAD to adjust the function. 3.
  • Page 37 Audio 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 SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the external speakers.
  • Page 38 Channel Manager Channel Manager Video Audio Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna Locks options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter Timers Setup and Set Channel List. Move Select 1. Press CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to highlight function. 2.
  • Page 39 Channel Manager Channel List Channel Manager This function allows you to review which channels are Signal Meter labeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNEL Auto Channel Scan Channel List MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and Move Return which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS.
  • Page 40 Locks Locks Video Audio Channel Manager This function will block out the picture and sound of the Locks selected channel or video input. Timers Setup Move Select The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code.
  • Page 41 Locks Movie Ratings Locks Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that Change Access Code you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/DOWN Canadian Ratings(Eng) buttons to select the MOVIE RATING category that Canadian Ratings(Frn)
  • Page 42 Locks TV Ratings Locks Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV Change Access Code program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its Engage Lock content. Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/ Canadian Ratings(Frn) DOWN buttons to select the TV RATING category...
  • Page 43 Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of Change Access Code movie and television program in Canada that you feel Engage Lock might be inappropriate in its content. Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) 1.
  • Page 44 Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian Locks Change Access Code French programs according to various program ratings Engage Lock that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/ Canadian Ratings(Frn) DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS...
  • Page 45 Locks Alternate Ratings U.S. Program Title Source Program Time INFO Use Alternate Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie or CH ID/Input ID Program Title..Cable 888-001 program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 11:30AM 11:55AM ALT U.S.
  • Page 46 Timers Timers Video Audio Channel Manager Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Locks Timer and Day/Night Timer. Timers Setup Move Select 1. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Timers Set The Clock -- : -- AM PST...
  • Page 47 Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 Timers Set The Clock -- : -- AM PST minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Set Sleep Timer 0:00 Set Day/Night Timer Not Set 1. Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Set Event Timer Not Set...
  • Page 48 Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the LCD TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will disappear after Please Set Clock First 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 46).
  • Page 49 Setup Setup Video Audio Channel Manager Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first Locks time. Timers Setup Move Select 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Power Saving...
  • Page 50 Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu Setup backgrounds. Set The Menu Options Set The Language English Set The Menu Background : Shaded 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight Move Return SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice.
  • Page 51 Setup Set The Inputs Setup Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video Set The Menu Options inputs. Set The Power Saving Set The Inputs 1. Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight the video Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals inputs.
  • Page 52 Setup Set The Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or Setup sound effects of a television program or home video Set The Menu Options which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV Set The Power Saving Set The Inputs program guide denotes these programs as Set The Closed Captions...
  • Page 53 Setup Set The Output Terminals Setup This feature will select the source of the Output Set The Menu Options Terminal. Set The Power Saving Set The Inputs Video Out : Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals • Select MONITOR to output the audio and CableCARD Information video signals of the chosen input source Set The Quick Start Options...
  • Page 54 Setup CableCARD Information Video After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, Audio you can access CableCARD Information menu in the Channel Manager SETUP menu of the On-Screen Display. Locks Timers Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Setup Information menu. Move Select 1.
  • Page 55 Set The Closed Captions CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your Set The Output Terminals TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash CableCARD Information Set The Quick Start Options card. In order to receive written notification and the...

  • Page 56: Lamp Replacement

    30-45 minutes. If “LAMP” indicator is still lit, please contact your authorized service center (see page 63). NOTES: • Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. MODEL# LAMP TYPE...
  • Page 57 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.”...
  • Page 58 Lamp Replacement Loosen the screw securing the lamp unit with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lamp unit by holding the lamp handle , then pulling outwards. PULL OUTWARDS THE LAMP UNIT LAMP UNIT LAMP UNIT Turn counterclockwise to loosen the lamp unit screw. CAUTION: The lamp is very hot and may cause fire or severe burns.
  • Page 59 For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to www.lamprecycle.org. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or eRecycle.org (in California), the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or Electronic Product Stewardship Canada atwww.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call “1-800-Hitachi”.

  • Page 60: Useful Information

    TROUBLESHOOTING HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1.
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America ,Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
  • Page 63 Component Video Luminance (Y) ....1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Chrominance (P B /P R ) ... 0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm •...
  • Page 64 HITACHI CANADA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of Should you have any questions regarding warranty, trouble free operation from your unit. However, should service, operation, or technical assistance, please...

  • Page 65: License Agreement

    HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between use within North America only. You agree that you will not export or you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand re-export the Software. You specifically agree not to export or re- digital television (the “DTV”), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Ubiquitous...
  • Page 66 Version 2.1 For purposes of incorporating the OS Software into the DTV, Hitachi made certain modifications to the source code of the OS Software (collectively, the “Source Code Modifications”) in 2006. The Source Code Modifications also are distributed pursuant to the applicable GNU software licenses identified above.
  • Page 67 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Preamble (Hereinafter, translation is included without limitation in the term The licenses for most software are designed to take away your Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 68 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement...
  • Page 69 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK or your school, if any, to sign a "copyright disclaimer" for the AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM program, if necessary.
  • Page 70 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. [This is the released version of the Lesser GPL.
  • Page 71 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software straightforwardly into another language. (Hereinafter, translation to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Library. "Source code" for a work means the preferred form of the work In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the for making to it.
  • Page 72 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software a work containing portions of the Library, and distribute that work under terms of your choice, provided that the terms permit tion of the work for the customer's own use and reverse c i t b i l that part of it is a work based on the Library, and explaining...
  • Page 73 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License <one line to give the library's name and a brief idea of what it incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. does.>...

  • Page 74: Appendixes

    Appendix Appendix A: Picture format for each input source Aspect (1) Auto Aspect: OFF Input Signal Aspect Mode Format Aspect Video ID 16:9 16:9 HDMI Info Standard Zoom Standard Expanded Zoom 1 Zoom 2 ANT Analog Video NTSC ANT Digital 1080i 16x9 Input 1...
  • Page 75 Index TV Ratings (Canadian - French) ..44 Alternate Ratings U.S....45 Accessories, ......4 Antennas (Connecting), .

  • Page 76: Index

    Service Information When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will require some information related to the TV MODEL NAME and SERIAL # in order to give you the proper support. This information is located on the back of the TV and also on the RIGHT SIDE of your TV set.
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