Hitachi 62VS69A, 50VS69A, 55VS69A User Manual

LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION

Operating Guide for 50VS69A 55VS69A and 62VS69A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FIRST TIME USE

THE REMOTE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

LAMP REPLACEMENT

USEFUL INFORMATION

LICENSE AGREEMENT

APPENDIXES

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Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION

Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions.

Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television.

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

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this

television.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury.

16. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer.

17. An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

18. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-44 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Important Safety Instructions

Power source

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Never connect the television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.

Caution

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Caution

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First time use

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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

Open the battery cover of the remote control by Lift up on tab to remove back cover.

Insert two new “AA” size batteries for the remote contr springs and lift them out.

3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.

Insert the bottom of the battery compartment first, push towards the springs and insert the top of the battery battery into the battery compartment.

5. Replace the cover.

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How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television

ANTENNA

Unless your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.

LOCATION

Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. When using your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at least 10cm (4 inches) from the wall.

NOTE: Your new HDTV has a built-in high definition television signal processor. This television includes a fan

to cool the processor. 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.

First time use

The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left

BEST

VERTICAL VIEWING

ANGLE

and right of the receiver.

During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be

10'

15'

used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room.

If the TV’s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system’s external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at

4" Minimum

20'

BEST HORIZONTAL

least four feet from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance.

4" Minimum

10'

VIEWING ANGLE

15'

20'

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Since LCD Rear PTV incorporates a high pressure lamp to display an image, it may take about one minute for the picture to become stable, after the power has been turned on. After extended use, the picture may darken, the color may look unusual, or the lamp “goes out,” (burns out). You may hear a “pop” sound when the lamp “goes out.” These are common characteristics of the lamp, and should not be considered defective.

2. LCD Rear PTV incorporates an advanced cooling fan system to prevent from overheating. If you hear the cooling fan, it should not be considered defective.

3. If you hear a “cracking” sound from the TV cabinet, it is due to the TV’s cabinet expanding and contracting due to room temperature changes. It has no effect on the TV’s functions.

4. The LCD Rear PTV cabinet is constructed with wood and plastic. Make sure to place it on a flat surface.

An uneven surface might warp the cabinet and reduce the picture quality.

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Hook-up Cables and Connectors

Cable

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.

300-Ohm Twin Lead

This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

First time use

Phono

Cable

Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the

television’s rear jack panel and front control panel.

“F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna

Cable

For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television.

S-Video (Super Video)

This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture.

Optical Cable

This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack. Use this cable for the best sound quality.

HDMI Cable

This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV’s HDMI input.

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 AIR/CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. Or if you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the

AIR / CABLE

To CATV cable

same AIR/CABLE terminal.

AIR / CABLE

To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna

AIR / CABLE

VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna

When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV.

When both VHF and UHF antennas are

To outdoor antenna

To UHF antenna

connected

Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer.

Antenna Mixer

NOTE: Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may cause interference. Using a 75-Ohm coaxial

cable is recommended.

To outdoor antenna or CATV system

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. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 1930 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control.

(TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT)

POWER BUTTON

Turns the selected device on

and off.

INPUTS BUTTON (TV)

Accesses the INPUTS menu

system.

ASPECT BUTTON (TV)

Changes the aspect ratio while

watching TV.

MENU BUTTON

(CBL, DVD, SAT, TV)

Accesses the OSD menu

system.

CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS

(TV, DVD, CBL, SAT)

The CURSOR buttons are used

to navigate the cursor through

the OSD and INPUTS menu

systems, and the SELECT

button is used to

Select/Activate the highlighted

menu item.

VOLUME BUTTONS (TV)

Adjusts the audio level of your

TV.

MUTE BUTTON (TV)

Reduces the audio level to 50%

if pressed once, and to

complete mute if pressed twice.

Press it a third time to restore

audio level.

NUMERIC BUTTONS

(TV, DVD, CBL, SAT, VCR)

Used to manually enter the TV channel, and used for numeric entry when navigating through

the OSD menu system.

(-) BUTTON (TV, SAT)

The (-) button is used when the remote is in Set-Top-Box (STB)

mode or when the TV uses a

digital input.

RECORD BUTTON (VCR)

Press twice (2 times) to record

programs.

SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT)

Changes the mode of the Universal Remote Control to control the device selected.

DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV)

Select picture mode settings between DAY and NIGHT mode.

PIP BUTTON (TV)

Press to show and change the Picture-in-Picture mode.

EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT)

Exits out of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is displayed.

FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) button (TV)

Press to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV) mode.

GUIDE BUTTON (SAT, CBL)

Accesses the program guide of other devices.

INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT)

Displays various information on the screen.

CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR)

Changes the channel.

LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT)

Switches between the current and last channel viewed.

DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR)

Controls the precode functions of your VCR and DVD.

PAUSE BUTTON (TV, VCR, DVD)

Press to show and change the Freeze mode of the TV or pause other devices.

First time use

LEGEND TV — Television VCR — Video Cassette Recorder/Player CBL — Cable Box DVD — Digital Video Disc Player

SAT — Satellite Receiver

NOTE: STB precode is included in the

SAT mode.

Front Panel Controls

First time use

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Front Control Panel Buttons & Connections

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Push to open the Front Control Panel Door

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쐃 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.

쐇 INPUT/EXIT button

Press this button to display the input menu selections of CABLE/ AIR, INPUT: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode.

쐋 CHANNEL selector

Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (

쐏 VOLUME level

Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left ( turned OFF at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned ON. However, if it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned ON.

쐄 POWER button

Press this button to turn the TV ON or OFF.

쐂 FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5)

Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder , VCR or a Y-P view your favorite show , new recording or Video game. Press the INPUT button and select INPUT 5. If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.

) and up () buttons when in MENU mode.

) and right () buttons when in MENU mode. When the TV power is

BPR capability device to instantly

쐆 IR RECEIVER Sensor

Point the remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.

Front Panel Controls

쐊 POWER Light

When the TV is turned ON, the Power Light will first blink to indicate that the television lamp is warming up. This light will be ON during normal operation. When the TV is turned OFF, the Power Light will blink to indicate that the television lamp will be cooling down and the light will eventually turn off.

쐎 TEMP Indicator

This light is off during normal operation. If this indicator is lit, the optic unit is too hot. If this indicator is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. Please call service. The optic unit has an air filter that may become clogged over time. The internal termperature will increse which will trigger the temperature sensor to display

an On-Screen warning. After 5 minutes, the lamp will turn off, then the TV will turn off with the TEMP LED On.

쐅 LAMP Indicator

This light is off during normal operation. If light is lit, the lamp has failed. See page 56-59 for lamp replacement procedure. Consult your Hitachi dealer for proper part. If light is blinking, lamp cover is not assembled securely after replacement.

NOTES:

1. INDICATOR INDICATION MEANING ACTION

LIGHT ON

LAMP LED

TEMP LED

POWER LED

2. If the LAMP, TEMP, and POWER LED are blinking in the order below, the television is warming up.

POWER TEMP LAMP

BLINKING

LIGHT ON

BLINKING

INTERMEDIATE BLINKING (0.5 SEC CYCLE)

LIGHT ON

SHORT BLINKING (0.3 SEC CYCLE)

LONG BLINKING (1 SEC CYCLE)

NO LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP

WRONG LAMP UNIT ASSEMBLY / LAMP DOOR OPEN

Too hot inside the

OPTICAL unit

COOLING FAN STOPPED

BEGINNING OF WARM UP AFTER THE POWER ON.

NORMAL OPERATION

BEGINNING OF COOL DOWN (FOR 20 SEC.)

(TV CANNOT ACCEPT ANY CODE IN THIS PERIOD EXCEPT WITHIN

THE FIRST 5 SEC. OF COOLDOWN)

COOL DOWN (FOR 6 MINUTES)

(TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE

CONTROL AND FRONT BUTTONS)

Need to replace if LAMP still does not light by Power On ” again. Check assembly condition of LAMP UNIT

Call for Service

First time use

3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video

signal is not received from the input jacks. Please make sure the Blue Power light indicator is not lit (OFF) when you are not watching for long lasting performance.

4. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television has an internal lamp that lights up the TV screen. Make sure to turn off

the Power when you do not watch the LCD Rear Projection Television for longer lamp life.

First time use

Video Camera

Jacks and ConnectionsFront Panel

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.

VIDEO

OUTPUT

L R

Video Game

OUTPUT

L R

B/CBPR/CR

COMPONENT

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

DVD , Set Top Box,

Video Game Console.

NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the

played back picture may be abnormal.

The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set

Top Box to your LCD TV 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.

The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.

Before Operating External Video Source

Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD ( and ) to select the Input of your choice. Then press

the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD to confirm your choice (see page 22).

INPUTS

Input 4 Input 5

Cable

Air /

Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel.

Rear Panel Connections

햲 Antenna Input

To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR.

햳 Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4

By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD ( and ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD  of the remote control, you can select each video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack).

햴 MONITOR OUT & HI-FI AUDIO OUT

These jacks provide fixed and variable audio and video signals (CABLE/AIR or INPUTS )

which are used for recording. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high quality video output. Component signal to INPUT 3, 4 and 5, and HDMI inputs will not have monitor output.

햵 Optical Out (Digital Audio)

This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is Dolby

Digital and PCM

compatible, such as an audio amplifier.

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NOTE: 1. The HDMI input is not intended for use

with personal computers.

2. Only DTV formats such as 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for HDMI input.

햸 Component: Y-P

INPUTS 3 and 4 provide Y-P

BPR Inputs

BPR jacks for

connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for both inputs.

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First time use

NOTE: *Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

햶 S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 and 2

INPUTS 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability.

NOTE: 1. You may use HDMI, VIDEO or S-VIDEO

inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only one of these inputs may be used at a time.

2. S-VIDEO output may be used for recording, only when the input is of SVIDEO type.

햷 HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition

Multimedia Interface)

ABOUT HDMI – HDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single cable. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to your television screen.

Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection.

NOTE: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and

S-VIDEO to INPUT 1, 2 at the same

time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.

2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s P input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s P

R input.

3. Your component outputs may be labeled

BCR. In this case, connect the component

Y-C

B output to the TV’s PB input and the

C component C

R output to the TV’s PR input.

4. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using

BPR inputs (see page 33).

the Y-P

5. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-P

BPR jacks.

6. INPUT 3, 4 and INPUT 5 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for composite video and component video input.

햹

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.

햺 For AV control use Only

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Rear Panel Connections

First time use

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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).

1. Connect a coaxial cable to cable terminal of the Rear Panel Jacks.

2. Insert the CableCARD into the slot (Top of card should be facing towards you as shown below).

Digital Cable

INSERTINSERT

If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the TV will display the following respective screens.

CableCARD is installed

CableCARD is not installed

After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen below appears. The third screen below will appear if a channel is not authorized for viewing. Press the EXIT button to exit the second screen.

NOTE: 1. A digital cable subscription is required.

2. Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the

CableCARD slot.

Acquiring Data.

Please wait.

In order to start cable service

for this device, please contact

your cable provider

CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1 Host: 123-456-789-1 Data: 123-456-789-1

Unit Address: 123-456-789-1

Press EXIT to return

Not an Authorized Channel

Please take note of all information on the screen (you will provide this information to your cable operator). Call your cable operator and give them the information from the card to start your cable service.

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NOTE: Please make reference to CableCARD

information from SETUP menu (see page 54) .

Rear Panel Connections

Cable TV coaxial cable

2-Way signal splitter

Outside Antenna

ANT IN

S-VIDEO

VCR #1

OUTPUT

VLR

DIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

DIGITAL OUTPUT

AUDIO OUT

First time use

Optional

DVI

HDMI

Optional

OUTPUT

L R

B/CBPR/CR

DVD Player

S-VIDEO

VCR #2

V L R

INPUT

NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.

V L R

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.

Y P

OUTPUT

HDTV Set-Top Box

L R

HDMI

HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI DIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

Tips on Rear Panel Connections

• S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, 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.

• If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel.

• Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

• A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in the example on page 14). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections.

• Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each input jack.

• COMPONENT: Y-PBP

(Input 3, 4 & 5) connections are provided for high performance components, such as

DVD players and set-top-boxes. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

• Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s PBinput and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PRinput.

• Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components CBoutput to the TV’s PBinput and the components CRoutput to the TV’s PRinput.

• It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPRinputs. (See

page 33)

• To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR, and HDMI input jacks.

• Input 1 or 2 can accept HDMI signal.

• S-VIDEO monitor output may be used for recording only when the input is of S-VIDEO type.

• When using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal.

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION:

1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.

2. Connecting the television directly to the Audio /Video output of a Set-Top-Box will assure a more normal picture.

First time use

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.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.

5. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned.

CABLE

Air signal

First time use

Back of

VCR

OUTPUT

VCR

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and

sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 13) but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line inputoutput connections.

3. When INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 are used, it is necessary to connect the video output of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the TV (For INPUT 5 please see page 10 for reference).

CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2

CABLE

Air signal

1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.

5. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned.

Back of VCR or

Laserdisc Player

R L V

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

VCR or Laserdisc Player

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and

sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 13), but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line inputoutput connections.

Connecting External Video Sources

First time use

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.

2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below.

3. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below.

4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUTS 1, or 2 to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player.

5. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel viewed.

HDMI input

CABLE

Air signal

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord

plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2. The HDMI input on INPUT 1 and 2 contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of video contents.

3. HDMI is not a “NETWORK” technology. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of uncompressed video to a display.

4. The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper setup of device user settings determines final video appearance.

5. When using a DVI to HDMI cable, connect the Audio Out L and R cables at the same INPUT (1 or 2) as your HDMI INPUT(1 or 2).

DVI to HDMI Input

CABLE

Air signal

HDMI

HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player

HDTV Set-Top-Box or

DVD Player

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Cable

Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player

DVI to HDMI

Cable

Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player

Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 :Y-P BPR.

1. 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.

2. Connect the cable from the PB/CBOUT or BY OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB)jack.

3. Connect the cable from the PR/CROUT or RY OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack.

4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

6. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box.

7. Select CABLE or AIR to return to the last channel tuned.

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord

plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2. See page 14 for tips on REAR PANEL

CONNECTIONS.

(For INPUT 5 please see page 10 for reference).

First time use

CABLE

Air signal

OUTPUT

LRYP

HDTV Set-Top Box

B P

AUDIO

L R

Back of DVD Player

OUTPUT

VIDEO

PR/CR PB/CBY

DVD Player

Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

First time use

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ INPUT 5

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 on the right.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.

3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player.

4. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel.

(For INPUT 5 please see page 10 for reference).

CONNECTING OPTICAL OUT TO AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

CABLE

To connect the OPTICAL OUT of the TV to an

external audio amplifier, connect the system as

Air signal

shown on the right. The “OPTICAL OUT” from the Rear Panel is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the

LCD PTV. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all

audio sources with Optical IN capability.

Back of

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

VCR

OUTPUT

VCR

1. Connect an optical cable from the Optical out to the Optical input of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the right.

CONNECTING MONITOR OUT

CABLE

The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and

Air signal

audio of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. It

does not output component and HDMI video.

1. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear Panel to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of the VCR .

Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of

the VCR to the VIDEO out jack on the TV Rear Panel.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN R of the

VCR to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the TV Rear Panel.

3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of the

VCR the OUTPUT (AUDIO/L) jack on the TV Rear Panel.

NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. If both are connected, S-

Video takes priority.

Stereo System Amplifier

OPTICAL

Stereo System Amplifier

or DVD Player

Optional

R L V

INPUT

VCR or other external

components

S-VIDEO

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.

To operate your TV, point the remote control at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. The remote

will now control your television.

To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. The remote will now control your VCR (see page 30 for

instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR).

To operate your cable box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box and press the CABLE (CBL) button. The remote will now control your cable

box (see page 27 for instructions on how to program

the remote to control your cable box).

To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver, point the remote at the remote sensor of the set-top-box or satellite receiver and press the SAT button. The remote will now control your set-top-box or satellite receiver. If you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your satellite receiver (see page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your SAT).

The Remote Control

To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and press the DVD button. The remote will now control your DVD player (see page 29 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player).

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

쐃 POWER button

Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode.

쐇 MODE buttons

These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on which button is pressed. Refer to page 31~34 for how to change between each of these modes.

쐋 PAUSE button

Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 26).

쐏 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 33 for settings changes).

쐃

쐇

쐂 쐄 쐊

쐏 쐆 쐅

쐈

씉

The Remote Control

씈

씊

씌

쐎

쐉

씉

씋

쐋

EXIT

Freeze

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

쐄

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. Note: Use this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. Phosphors in the lighted area of the picture will age more rapidly than the gray areas.

4:3 EXPANDED

Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the display area in order to fill it.

• Antenna-Analog Channel

• S-Video/Video Input

(Auto Aspect: Off)

• HDMI-480i/480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off)

• Component-480i/480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off)

Note: Please see Appendix A

on page 74.

IMA GE INPUT

4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2

Use these aspect modes to zoom in on conventional (4:3) sources.

16:9 STANDARD

Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like

HDTV and DVD’s preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio.

16:9 ZOOM

Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect.

The Remote Control

• Antenna-Digital Channel (4:3)

• S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter

Input (Auto Aspect: On)

• HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/

Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On)

• Component-480i/480p 4:3/

Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On)

Note: Please see Appendix A

on page 74.

• S-Video/Video 16:9 Input

(Auto Aspect: On)

• HDMI-480i/480p 16:9 Input

(Auto Aspect: On)

• Component-480i/480p

16:9 Input (Auto Aspect: On)

Note: Please see Appendix A

on page 74.

• Antenna-Digital Channel (16:9)

• HDMI-720p/1080i Input

• Component-720p/1080i

Input

IMA GE INPUT

Note: Please see Appendix A

on page 74.

NOTE: 1. The Aspect Style in all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style setting.

2. Vertical position adjustments are directly available when you choose 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see also page 34).

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

CABLE

The Remote Control

쐂 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. Then press the SELECT button to select.

INPUTS

Input 4 Input 5

Air /

Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select

INPUT 1 Select to choose INPUT 1.

INPUT 2 Select to choose INPUT 2.

INPUT 3 Select to choose INPUT 3.

INPUT 4 Select to choose INPUT 4.

INPUT 5 Select to choose INPUT 5.

AIR/ Select between Air or Cable signal.

INFO button display for Analog Channels

INFO

Show Name Air 8 3:00PM-

3:30PM KXYZ-HD

ST TV-G 480i 3:17PM

Auto STEREO

INFO button display for Digital Channels

INFO

Show Name Cable 8 -1 3:00PM-

Engl 1080i 3:17PM

Auto

Show Name 3:00PM-

Engl 1080i 3:17PM

The show description will be in this area of the screen.

ALT U.S.

3:30PM KXYZ-HD

DTVCC

ALT U.S.

3:30PM KXYZ-HD DTVCC

Cable 8 -1

쐆 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button

See separate section on pages 24-25 for a

description.

쐊 MENU button

The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.

쐎 GUIDE button

[Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT) modes only]

The use of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB).

쐅 EXIT button

This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.

쐈 CURSOR buttons/SELECT button

All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR buttons and the SELECT button, except for numeric entries. Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select.

쐉 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 (SA), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set.

Auto

INFO button display when an S-VIDEO Input is connected to INPUT 1

INFO

Auto

S-IN: 1

480i 3:17PM

INFO button display for when a COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-P

INFO

BPR Input is connected to INPUT 3

Y-PBPR: 3

480i 3:17PM

Auto

NOTE: 1. Press the INFO button again or the EXIT

button to return to normal viewing.

2. The Aspect setting will not be shown if the channel is locked.

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

씈 VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button

Press the VOLUME button (

 or ) until you

obtain the desired sound level.

To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one more time, or VOL UP (

MUTE

).

Volume 8

Press the FAV CH button to switch to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN. Press it again to return to your regular tuned channels. You can add any channel to your Favorite channel list by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. You can also delete a channel from your favorite channel list by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE.

Cable 6

FAV CH

FAV Cable 6

First time use

The Remote Control

Soft Mute 8

MUTE

Mute 8

Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO (see page 52).

When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on. However, if it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned on.

씉 CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL

(FAV CH) buttons

The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to tune. Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( CHANNEL (CH) DOWN (

).

) or

FAV CH

Cable 6

씊 (-) DASH button

The (-) DASH button can only be used when the remote control is in Satellite (SAT) mode.

씋 LAST CHANNEL (LC) button

Press this button to toggle between the current and last channel viewed.

씌 RECORD button

Press twice (two times) to record programs when the remote is in VCR mode.

The Remote Control

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. Please see table for PIP availability.

To select between main picture and PIP sub picture, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. The Green highlighted channel display will move with every press of the CURSOR PAD buttons.

The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs.

Use connection at right to view VCR program as a subpicture while viewing another program as main picture (CABLE/AIR Digital channel).

햲 PIP button

Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear in one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, or SPLIT), depending on the INPUT signal. To change the PIP mode, use the PIP button to cycle through the three different modes.

CABLE

Air signal

Back of

VCR

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

VCR

SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-

picture evenly on the screen.

SWAP

Main Picture

Sub Picture

POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of the main picture. Use the CURSOR PAD ( or ) to move the sub-picture. This feature is not available with a 1080i/720p signal. Please refer to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page

25).

Main Picture

Sub Picture

SWAP

쐃

쐇

NOTE : 1. Press the CURSOR PAD (  or ) to

enable the sub-picture sound.

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