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Hitachi 50VS69A 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

    HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Caution Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s warranty. Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

  • 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 Bottom View (Remote Control) Lift up on tab to remove back cover. polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries...
  • 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

    Front Panel Controls 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: Power Light

    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

    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 OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT CAPABILITY Video Game DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    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.
  • Page 12 Rear Panel Connections CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen 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 13 Rear Panel Connections Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna Optional Optional OUTPUT S-VIDEO DVD Player NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. VCR #1 DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OUTPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT VCR #2 HDTV Set-Top Box Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.

  • Page 14: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    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 External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO 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 Rear Panel to the right.
  • Page 16 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 2 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 Rear panel below.
  • Page 17 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 :Y-P 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 Rear panel below.
  • Page 18 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO 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

    How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ · ² ´ º ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when 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 ¿...
  • 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 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.

  • Page 22: Menu Button

    How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ² INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items.
  • Page 23 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button ( ) 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.
  • Page 24 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This feature allows you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate control. When a Digital channel is viewed in the main picture, the Digital or Analog channel can not be viewed in the sub picture.
  • 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. PIP Specifications Table Scan Aspect Mode Mode Main...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 The Remote Control for 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 below for pre-codes).
  • Page 28 » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. · » » SATELLITE BRAND ECOSTAR ...03 HITACHI... 00 HUGHES ...04 RCA ...01 SONY ...02 SET TOP BOX BRAND PANASONIC ...05 RCA ... 06 SAMSUNG ...07 ZENITH ...08...
  • Page 29 » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. · ³ » » DVD BRAND APEX ...10 GO VIDEO ... 09 HITACHI...00 KENWOOD ...11 PANASONIC ...02 PIONEER ... 03 RCA ... 04 SAMSUNG ...06 SANYO ...07 SONY ...01 TOSHIBA ...05...
  • Page 30 VCR BRAND EMERSON ...20, 21, 22, 23 ,24 FISHER ... 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI...52 GE ...33 HITACHI ...00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC...49, 50, 51,18 MAGNAVOX ...12, 13,14 MITSUBISHI... 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC ... 40, 41 PANASONIC...10, 11...

  • 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 navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select.
  • Page 32 On-Screen Display Video Picture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes; Day Dynamic, Day Normal 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...
  • Page 33 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.
  • 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 PANEL to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 36 Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. 1. Press CURSOR PAD to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR PAD to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to the main menu.
  • 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 Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to highlight function. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD select.
  • Page 39 Channel Manager Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List. 2.
  • Page 40 Locks Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. 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. 1.
  • Page 41 Locks Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. 2.
  • Page 42 Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the TV RATING category that you want to block.
  • Page 43 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. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block.
  • Page 44 Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block.
  • Page 45 Locks Alternate Ratings U.S. Use Alternate Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie or program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. This feature will be available only for ATSC Digital signal. In case only NTSC analog signal is received this feature will be unavailable (grayed out).
  • Page 46 Timers Timers Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the SET EVENT TIMER or DAY/NIGHT TIMER feature.
  • Page 47 Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. 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. Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’s DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically.
  • 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 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 46).
  • Page 49 Setup Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Menu Options Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD.
  • Page 50 Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD to select shaded or solid. 2.
  • Page 51 Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight the video inputs. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD to select your choices. Note: The inputs labeled Gray out (Skip) or Hide (Skip) are disabled in the INPUTS selection.
  • Page 52 Setup Set The Closed Captions 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 1. Use the CURSOR PAD and select the function to change.
  • Page 53 Setup Set The Output Terminals This feature will select the source of the Output Terminal. Video Out : • Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source (CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other A/V device.
  • Page 54 Setup CableCARD Information After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, you can access CableCARD Information menu in the SETUP menu of the On-Screen Display. Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu. 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 55 (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 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 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 LAMP COMPARTMENT Turn counterclockwise to loosen the lamp cover screw.
  • 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. 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 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”. LAMP COVER Turn clockwise to tighten the lamp cover screw.

  • 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

    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: Useful Info

    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: Supplied Accessories

    All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 64 (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.

  • Page 65: License Agreement

    IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (the “DTV”), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Ubiquitous Platform System Division ("HITACHI").
  • 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 The licenses for most software are designed to take away your 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 Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License.
  • Page 69 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.
  • 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 "Source code" for a work means the preferred form of the work for making to it. For a library, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the library.
  • 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 You must give prominent notice with each copy of the work that the Library is used in it and that the Library and its use are covered by this...

  • Page 73: License Agreement

    End User License Agreement for Operating System Software or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. 13. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the Lesser General Public License from time to time.

  • Page 74: Appendixes

    Appendix Appendix A: Picture format for each input source Aspect (1) Auto Aspect: OFF Input Signal Format ANT Analog Video NTSC ANT Digital 1080i Input 1 HDMI 1080i Input 2 720p 480p 480i S-Video NTSC Video Input 3 1080i Input 4 720p 480p 480i...
  • Page 75 Index Accessories, ......4 Antennas (Connecting), ....7 Aspect Ratio, .

  • 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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