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Hitachi 50VX915 - LCD Projection TV Operating Manual

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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 50VX915,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3
FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 4-26
THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 27-50
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY........................................................................................................ 51-79
LAMP REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................... 80-83
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................... 84
RECEPTION PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................ 85
USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ...................................................................................... 86-92
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FIRST TIME USE ........................4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL ....................27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY......................51-79 LAMP REPLACEMENT ...................... 80-83 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL ............84 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ......................85 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ..................86-92 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: Important Safety Instructions

    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

    Excellent for VCR and video tape storage. CAUTION: 1. This SPF50 LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50VX915. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. This SPF60 LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 60VX915. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
  • 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 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.
  • Page 7 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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.
  • Page 8 SIDE PANEL CONTROLS MENU/SELECT PHOTO INPUT INPUT 5 VOL- VOL+ S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO INPUT/EXIT AUDIO POWER 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 Replacement

    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 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 PHOTO INPUT INPUT INPUT 5 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    REAR PANEL JACKS CableCARD (Top of card faces right) ANT A HDMI 1 ANT B INPUT 2 INPUT 1 VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO IEEE1394 HDMI 2 VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) Upgrade Card Apparatus Claims of U.S.
  • Page 12 “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Upgrade Card This card slot is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available.
  • Page 13 REAR PANEL JACKS CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels. The CableCARD will allow you to tune digital and high definition cable channels. Please call your local cable operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as Point of Deployment (POD) module).

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP DVD Player OUTPUT Outside antenna or digital cable External Digital Component with CableCARD HDMI output (Top of card faces right) capability ANT A HDMI HDMI 1 ANT B INPUT 2 INPUT 1 VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3...

  • Page 15: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI, IEEE1394 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 16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES 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 59). 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 17 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 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES 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 19 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 20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 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.
  • Page 21 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 22 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the Rear Panel below. IEEE 1394 allows the LCD Rear PTV and the external device to communicate with one another.
  • Page 23 CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi LCD Rear PTV is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equip- ment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi LCD PTV Remote Control.
  • Page 24 AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD Follow the steps below to setup your AV network (See page 25-26 for AV Network Codes). SETUP PROCEDURE (DVD setup example below). POWER MENU HOME Press the A/V Net button on the remote control. DVD2 VCR2 AV Receiver Move Select...

  • Page 25: Satellite Brand (Set-Top-Box

    Koss ..... . . 0651 Hitachi ..... . 0819 Carver .
  • Page 26 AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) Anam ....1074, 1609 Yorx......0195 Apex Digital .

  • Page 27: The Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 28 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV A/V NET GUIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode.
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 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.
  • Page 30 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 54 for settings changes).
  • Page 31 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV AV NET button Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the LCD PTV remote control. When you press the AV NET button, the following window will pop up within the Display Monitor screen.
  • Page 32 ( ) STB2 (Custom) ( ) Cable Box List BACK SETUP MODIFY Move Next Step HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) 1. Select TV Softkeys to learn, press the SELECT button. Select the VCR3 softkey to learn? TV Softkeys POWER TV/VCR MENU SELECT...
  • Page 33 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 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 34 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the side panel of the TV. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2...
  • Page 35 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the Photos in your digital camera. Time interval selections can be set from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Jump Jump Slideshow Slideshow...
  • Page 36 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with digital interface capability. Press the INPUTS button, CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select IEEE 1394. (When an IEEE1394 device is not connected) Device not detected Input 4 INPUTS...
  • Page 37 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. ANALOG CHANNELS 3:32 PM Time...
  • Page 38 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 39 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 40 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i component input or Digital signal 16x9 Format. Main Picture Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Sub Picture Main Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE...
  • Page 41 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 42: 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 49-50 for pre-codes). Turn ON your cable box.
  • Page 43 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 49-50 for pre-codes). Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.

  • Page 44: 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 49-50 for pre-codes). Turn ON your DVD player.
  • Page 45 A/V NET 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. PRECODED VCR/PVR Buttons...
  • Page 46 CD precode library is included in the AMP mode. Default GUIDE device for this mode is Hitachi Audio/Video Receiver (AVR/AMP). INPUT, GUIDE, Channel (up/down), Volume (up/down) and REC button are not for CD devices.
  • Page 47 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 ( , ) to position the LED indicator to DVD.
  • Page 48 REMOTE HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your convenience. The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used. A/V NET CH + VOL + SELECT VOL - MUTE FAV CH CH - MENU INPUTS...

  • Page 49: Shintom

    Microsoft ....0522 Hitachi ..... . 0011 MGN Technology.

  • Page 50: Fisher

    Pace ....0237, 1877 Hitachi ..... . 0819 Wards .

  • Page 51: 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 PAD to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
  • Page 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color, set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for more reddish color.
  • Page 53 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Channel Set the Antenna Set Antenna settings. Manager Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan. Signal Meter Access Signal Meter. Channel List Set Channel List. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. TV Time Lock Set specific time to Lock TV.

  • Page 54: 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 55 VIDEO 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 56 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 Video ANT A/B Picture Mode Night Reset Video Settings Contrast 100% S e l e c t “...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 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 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 60 AUDIO Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. Audio Audio Treble Language 1 [English ] Bass Digital Output Dolby Digital Balance Sound Enhancement Move Select Return Audio Source...
  • Page 61 ASPECT Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Aspect Video Mode Audio 16:9 Standard 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Standard 4:3 Expanded Aspect 4:3 Zoom1 4:3 Zoom2 Chan. Manager Auto Aspect Locks Vertical Position Timers Setup Move Sel. Move Return Auto Aspect...
  • Page 62 CHANNEL MANAGER Chan. Manager Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. Video Chan. Manager Set The Antenna Audio Auto Chan. Scan Aspect Signal Meter Chan. Manager Channel List Locks Move Return...
  • Page 63 CHANNEL MANAGER Signal Meter Select Signal Meter when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This feature will show the signal strength and peak values of the Antenna signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception. Chan. Manager Chan.
  • Page 64 LOCKS 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 65 LOCKS Movie Ratings Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Locks Change Access Code Movie Ratings Engage Lock Status Not Rated: TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings PG-13: Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn)
  • Page 66 LOCKS TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Locks TV Ratings Change Access Code Sub Category Engage Lock Status TV Time Lock TV-Y: Movie Ratings TV-Y7: TV Ratings...
  • Page 67 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 Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Change Access Code Status Engage Lock TV Time Lock C8+: Movie Ratings TV Ratings...
  • Page 68 LOCKS 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 Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Change Access Code Status Engage Lock TV Time Lock 8 ans+: Movie Ratings 13 ans+:...
  • Page 69 TIMERS Timers Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Timers Video Video Set The Clock Audio Audio Set Sleep Timer Aspect Aspect Set Day/Night Timer Chan. Manager Chan. Manager Set Event Timer Locks Locks Set Timer Recording Timers...
  • Page 70 TIMERS Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Timers Timers Set The Clock Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer 0:00 Set Sleep Timer 0:30 Set Day/Night Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Event Timer...
  • Page 71 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 69).
  • Page 72 TIMERS Set Timer Select this feature to set and record digital channels using your device connected to the IEEE 1394 jacks (ex. Recording D-VHS) or Monitor Out (ex. VCR). Timers Timers Set The Clock Set Timer Recording Record1 --:--AM --:--AM Jan.01, 2003 Set Sleep Timer Ant A ------- DVHS1...
  • Page 73 TIMERS Set Auto Power Off This function will turn off the TV automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes. Timers Timers Set Auto Power Off Set The Clock Automatic Power Saving Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Timer Recording Select yes to have the TV turn off...
  • Page 74 SETUP Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD on the remote to highlight the function desired. Video Setup Audio Menu Preference Screen Saver Aspect Set The Inputs Chan. Manager Set Black Side Panel Locks Set Closed Captions Timers...
  • Page 75 SETUP Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Setup Menu Preference Set The Language English French Spanish Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid Move Select Use CURSOR PAD to highlight Set The Menu Background (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting.
  • Page 76 SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Setup Setup Set The Inputs Menu Preference Video1 Rename List Screen Saver Video2 STB2 Set The Inputs Video3 DVD2 PVR2 Set Black Side Panel DVD3 VCR2 Set Closed Captions...
  • Page 77 Large Analog Captions Style Standard High Visibility Mode: Captions Text Channel: [HITACHI] Digital Captions Move Return Move Return Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight desired Digital Captions feature. Press the SELECT button to select desired feature. Press EXIT to quit menu or the CURSOR PAD to return to previous menu.
  • Page 78 Return 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.
  • Page 79 It shows software information and easy upgrade procedure. This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a flash card (MMC Card). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, Hitachi will notify and provide you with a flash card. In order to receive written notification and the flash card, please complete and return the warranty card.

  • Page 80: Lamp Replacement

    30-45 minutes. If “LAMP” indicator is still lit, please contact your authorized service center (see page 86-87). NOTES: • Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. MODEL# LAMP TYPE PART#...

  • Page 81: Lamp Replacement

    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 82 LAMP REPLACEMENT Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lamp cover. 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 two screws that hold the lamp in place.
  • Page 83 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.” IMPORTANT: To setup the New Lamp, please push simultaneously the Power button of the remote...

  • Page 84: Care Of Your Hitachi Tv & Remote Control

    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.

  • Page 85: Reception Problems

    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 86: 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 87 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 AV Network System Control (Control up to 4 components with one remote, 2 IR Mouse Cables included). •...
  • Page 88 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 89 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.
  • Page 90 INDEX Front Panel Lock ......64 TV Time Lock ......64 Accessories .

  • Page 91: End User License Agreement For Hitachi Dtv Software

    1. LICENSE GRANT. Subject to all of the terms, conditions and restrictions of this License Agreement, HAL-HED grants to you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive right to use one copy of the Software only on one Hitachi labeled DTV owned by you.
  • Page 92 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAL-HED OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR AFFILIATE COMPA- NIES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEM- PLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
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