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First time use

Connecting External Video Sources

CONNECTING A COMPOSITE 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 TV set on 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. The VIDEO OSD label
disappears automatically after approximately four
seconds.

5. Select 

CABLE

from the 

INPUTS

menu to return to

the previous channel.

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 input-
output connections.

3. When Input 3 or 4 are used, it’s necessary to connect the video output from the device to the

Y/Video input jack of the TV.

CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO 
SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2 AND 5

1.

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 on 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. The VIDEO OSD label
disappears automatically after approximately four
seconds.

5. Select 

CABLE

from the 

INPUTS

menu to return to

the previous channel.

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 input-
output connections.

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Summary of Contents for 50VF820 - 50" Rear Projection TV

Page 1: ...CTIONS 2 3 FIRST TIME USE 4 18 THE REMOTE CONTROL 19 30 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 31 54 LAMP REPLACEMENT 55 58 USEFUL INFORMATION 59 62 LICENSE AGREEMENT 63 APPENDIXES 64 65 INDEX 66 As an Energy Star Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 2: ...rly 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 d...

Page 3: ...f 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 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology ...

Page 4: ...hem towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Insert the bottom of the battery the side into the battery compartment first push towards the springs and insert the top of the battery the side into place Do not force the battery into the battery compartment 5 Replace the cover CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replac...

Page 5: ...ay appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be 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 s...

Page 6: ...s VCRs and laser disc 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 connecti...

Page 7: ...icture 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 STB CBL TV Accesses the channel guide of the TV or program guide of other devices INFO BUTTO...

Page 8: ...tons when in MENU mode 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 and right buttons when in MENU mode 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 leve...

Page 9: ...LAMP LIGHT or BROKEN LAMP WRONG LAMP UNIT ASSEMBLY LAMP DOOR OPEN Too hot inside the OPTIC 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 BEGINNING 5 SEC COOL DOWN FOR 6 MINUTES TV CAN ACCEPT REMOTE CONTROL AND SIDE BUTTONS LIGHT ON BLINKING LIGHT ON BLINKING INTERMEDIATE...

Page 10: ...ples NOTE 1 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks If you do not the played back picture may be abnormal 2 If you have a S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable 3 If you have a mono VCR insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R INPUT 5 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R INPUT 5 ...

Page 11: ... the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the Y PBPR jacks 6 INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 Y VIDEO can be used for composite video and component video input HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface INPUTS 1 and 2 ABOUT HDMI HDMI is the next generation all digital interface for consumer electronics HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high definition video and multi channel audio i...

Page 12: ...D 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 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 NOTE Please ...

Page 13: ... output to the TV s PR input You may use composite and component video signals for INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y PBPR inputs see page 33 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output may be abnormal when using the Y PBPR jacks When using an HDMI input from a Set Top Box it is recommended that a 1080i or 720p i...

Page 14: ...ternal component such as an A V receiver with optical input capability The audio level can only be controlled through the volume control of the external audio amplifier 2 See page 38 for AUDIO Digital Output Connecting External Audio Sources R L A U D I O V I D E O S I V I D E O MONO MONO MONO MONO PR PB Y VIDEO Y VIDEO PR PB PR PB PR PB MONITOR OUT AUDIO TO HI FI INPUT 1 CABLE AIR INPUT 2 TV AS C...

Page 15: ... Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTE The Input 3 can be used in the same manner as Input 4 INPUTS Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Cable Air Move SEL Select 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 com...

Page 16: ...erdisc 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 The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to the previou...

Page 17: ...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 set up of device user settings determines final video appearance Connecting External Video Sources R L A U D I O V I D E O S I V I D E O MONO MONO MONO MONO PR PB Y VIDEO Y VI...

Page 18: ...NPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 7 Select CABLE from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel 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 loos...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...he 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 25 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 ...

Page 21: ... see Appendix D on page 64 NOTE 1 The Aspect Style setting you select for an ANT input will automatically be set for the other ANT input However all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings 2 Vertical position adjustments are directly available when you choose 4 3 EXPANDED ZOOM1 ZOOM2 or 16 9 ZOOM aspect style see also page 35 4 3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display convention...

Page 22: ... and the SELECT button except for numeric entries Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select 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 INFO button display for Analog Channels INFO button display for...

Page 23: ...hannels 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 or CHANNEL CH DOWN 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 ...

Page 24: ...RD connect your coaxial cable to CABLE see page 12 AIR will not be available while using a CableCARD PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture will appear in one of the four different modes POP PIP SPLIT or SURF depending on the INPUT signal To change the PIP mode use the PIP button to cycle through the four different modes POP Mode Picture in Picture POP MODE PIP displays the sub picture ...

Page 25: ...ain to resume Surf mode or channel scan PIP MAIN PICTURE MAIN PICTURE SUB PICTURE SUB PICTURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 MAIN PICTURE MAIN PICTURE SUB PICTURE SUB PICTURE PIP Scan Aspect Digital Tuner 1080i 720p 480p Analog Tuner Mode Mode Video S Video 480i 16x9 4x3 16x9 16x9 16x9 4x3 16x9 4x3 POP 1080i ANT Digital 16x9 540p 4x3 YES YES YES YES YES 1080i 720p 16x9...

Page 26: ...reeze the picture you are currently viewing only the right sub picture will freeze Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing only the 3 sub pictures will freeze Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for ex...

Page 27: ... your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable box operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control A...

Page 28: ...1 If your set top box satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your set top box satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your set top box satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your set top box satellite receiver operating guide 3 The remote control will remember...

Page 29: ...the display type of your DVD player to 16 9 WIDESCREEN NOTE 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD player s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your DVD player operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you hav...

Page 30: ...ve procedures your VCR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as sta...

Page 31: ...hlight a different feature of the On Screen Display menu Press the SELECT button to select 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu On Screen Display Move SEL Select Setup Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio Video Lamp Temp Power This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ...

Page 32: ...ange Compression to ON or OFF Signal Meter Access Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan Channel List Set Channel List Change Access Code Change Lock access code Engage Lock Choose to lock channel or front panel Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a par...

Page 33: ...ess MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu 4 Press EXIT to quit menu Contrast Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture Brightness Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness Color Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture Tint Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear na...

Page 34: ...rns the 3 2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE ON or OFF Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video When film is transferred to video for television viewing the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled This involves a process known as 3 2 pulldown When Auto Movie Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu you...

Page 35: ...deo Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode 1 Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted 2 Press the SELECT button to select RESET VIDEO SETTINGS 3 Use the CURSOR button to access other video settings You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performan...

Page 36: ... complete multi speaker surround sound system SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc BBE 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 ...

Page 37: ...ernal speakers only TV as Center Select this feature when setting up external speakers from a separate stereo system The TV s speakers will work as the center speaker OFF Select this feature if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations If a channel is tuned and is noisy this function will automatically elimin...

Page 38: ...er receiver with a PCM only decoder it will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DRC Dynamic Range Compression Use this function to compress the range of sound volume By compressing the range of sound volume it is possible not on...

Page 39: ...the Antenna signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception 1 Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight SIGNAL METER 2 Press the SELECT button to select NOTE The Signal Meter will not be available grayed out when watching analog channels Channel List Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel Manager Move SEL Return Signal Meter Channel Manager Move SEL Return Channel 15 1 Strength 91...

Page 40: ...he SCAN and LOCK Columns 3 To select the LOCK column input the access code Default access code 0000 4 Press the FAV button to set or remove the FAVORITES settings 5 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing NOTE 1 When a CableCARD is installed the Channel List will be dependent on channels agreed upon by you and your cable operator 2 The Channel List cannot be updated by only changing the ...

Page 41: ...OCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When SET FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated except the POWER button When MOVIE RATINGS is selected you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings Picture in Picture will also be blocked a...

Page 42: ... 13 R Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only NOTE 1 A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed If the movie does not carry a rating the TV will not block it 2 Blocking NOT RATED programs may block emergency programming sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather 3 If a CableCARD ...

Page 43: ...e and intensely suggestive dialogue TV MA Mature audiences only This program may contain mature themes indecent language graphic violence and explicit sexual content FV Fantasy Violence V Violence S Sexual Situation L Adult Language D Sexually Suggestive Dialogue NOTE 1 If you Block TV 14D you will still permit TV MA programs If you block TV 14V you will automatically block TV MAV programs but you...

Page 44: ...General Audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity PG Parental Guidance Programming in...

Page 45: ...nner 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals 13 ans Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 Contai...

Page 46: ... SAVINGS CHANGES and press SELECT to set 5 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to the previous menu NOTE 1 When AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST CLOCK FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGES is checked the TV will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving 2 When the CableCARD is used the TV will SET THE CLOCK automatically 3 The TV counts electrical pulses for regulating t...

Page 47: ...g CURSOR buttons or set the ON TIMER Press the SELECT button to set 3 Use the CURSOR button to select DAY MODE OFF Using CURSOR buttons or set the OFF TIMER Press the SELECT button to set 4 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET DAY NIGHT TIMER to return to the previous menu NOTE When the clock is changed in the SET THE CLOCK function this feature is disabled Set Day Night Timer Timers Set Day ...

Page 48: ...d on by the ON TIMER and no channel selection was made after this time If you change the channel after the ON TIMER has been activated the OFF TIMER will deactivate 3 If no remote control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated the TV will automatically turn off after three hours Therefore do not SET EVENT TIMER for more than three hours if you do not plan to control your televisi...

Page 49: ...u backgrounds 1 Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND SHADED OR SOLID 2 Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button to return to previous menu 3 Select SOLID for a black background no picture can be seen behind menu screen or select SHADED for a light background Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Return Set The Language English Set The Menu Background Shaded Set The Inputs Lamp P...

Page 50: ...CR2 Cable STB Satellite PVR DVD Recorder CAM LB Gray out Skip Hide Skip Note The inputs labeled Gray out Skip or Hide Skip are disabled in the INPUTS selection Set The Inputs Lamp Power Control Set Closed Captions Menu Preference Upgrades Set Monitor Out Quick Start Up Setup Move SEL Set Set The Inputs Setup Move SEL Return Input1 Input2 Input3 Input4 Auto Link Off Input5 OR Menu Preference Set Cl...

Page 51: ...O LINK the TV will automatically turn off after three hours Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or 1 Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight and select the function to change 2 Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR button to retu...

Page 52: ...nd video signals of the last watched Antenna Source CABLE AIR Fixed Select AUDIO OUT FIXED to have the Audio at fixed volume Variable Select AUDIO OUT VARIABLE to have Audio volume that can be controlled by the LCD Rear Projection TV Volume Up Down 1 Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight the function to change 2 Use the CURSOR PAD or to select the function 3 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET MONITOR ...

Page 53: ... YES YES YES Video_2 YES YES YES Input 3 Y PbPr_3 YES Video_3 YES YES YES Input4 Y PbPr_4 YES Video_4 YES YES YES Input5 S Video_5 YES YES YES YES Video_5 YES YES YES Input Mode Monitor Out TV Tuner Out S Video Video L R HiFi ANT Digital No Macrovision S Video YES YES YES YES Air or Channel ANT ANT ANT ANT Cable Macrovision S Video YES ANT Analog Channel Video YES YES YES ANT ANT ANT Input 1 HDMI_...

Page 54: ...ing the TV on Set this feature to OFF to save electricity Selecting ON for the QUICK START UP feature will activate the TV tuners circuits when the TV is in standby mode which is commonly referred to as off This will allow you to quickly tune to channels when first turning the TV on Digital signals often change and this feature will monitor any changes and prepare the television to quickly present...

Page 55: ... go to www lamprecycle org For product recycling and disposal information contact your local government agency or eRecycle org in California the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org in the US or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www epsc ca in Canada For more information call 1 800 HITACHI CAUTION A LAMP indicator will light when lamp becomes hot Unplug product s power cord fr...

Page 56: ...itch and unplug the power cord 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 2 Locate the Lamp Compartment on the left side of the LCD TV Lamp Compartment 120V Lamp Temp Power ...

Page 57: ...it to avoid injury to your fingers NOTE Do not put your hand in the Lamp Storage area after the Lamp Unit is removed your may get burned 5 Replace with the new lamp Place the removed lamp into the empty box of the replacement lamp Do not touch the front glass of the new lamp or its receptacle This may shorten the life of the lamp and reduce the picture quality Push the lamp unit back to its origin...

Page 58: ... AC outlet and turn on the main power switch NOTE This product contains lead and a lamp that contains mercury Dispose of this product and its lamp in accordance with applicable environmental laws For lamp recycling and disposal information go to www lamprecycle org For product recycling and disposal information contact your local government agency or eRecycle org in California the Electronic Indus...

Page 59: ...g from the wall outlet if your Television will not be used for a long period of time for instances when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Television Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it ...

Page 60: ...cated in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture BLOCK NOISE DI...

Page 61: ...tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC INPUTS Power Input AC 120V 60Hz Stand by Power Less than 1 Watt Power Consumption Refer to rear panel at the back of the T V Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm ...

Page 62: ...hi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 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 If the manual is missing call 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 for a co...

Page 63: ... THIS AGREEMENT OR ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY DIFFERENT OR SUPPLEMENTARY LICENSE THAT MAY ACCOMPANY SUCH UPGRADE A DO NOT USE ANY HITACHI PROVIDED FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA B DO NOT PERFORM INSTALL ANY HITACHI PROVIDED UPGRADE SOFTWARE ON YOUR DTV AND C PROMPTLY RETURN SUCH FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA TO HITACHI 5 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS HITACHI is licensing the Software for use within North Am...

Page 64: ... Y PbPr 1080i 4 3 On Off Digital Channels Inputs 1 2 HDMI 480i 480p Letter Letter On 4 3 4 3 On Inputs 1 2 3 5 S Video2 NTSC Letter Letter On Video 4 3 4 3 On Inputs 3 4 Y PbPr 480i 480p Letter Letter On 4 3 4 3 On 2 S Video Not available in Input 3 Appendix C IMAGE INPUT INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT Inputs 1 2 HDMI 480i 480p 16 9 16 9 On Inputs 1 2 3 5 S Video3 NTSC 16 9 16 9 On ...

Page 65: ...dix E Additional CableCARD Information After the CableCARD has been successfully installed a CableCARD Information menu appears in the SETUP menu of the On Screen Display Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu Set The Inputs Lamp Power Control Set Closed Captions Menu Preference Set Monitor Out CableCARD Information Setup Upgrades Quick Start Up Move SEL Select Setu...

Page 66: ...aving Correction 46 E Event Timer 48 G Guide Button 7 22 H HDMI 11 13 17 I Input button 7 22 L Lamp Replacement 55 58 Language Menu Language 49 Audio Language 38 Locks Change Access Code 41 Channel Lock 41 Front Panel Lock 41 Movie Ratings 42 TV Ratings 43 TV Ratings Canadian English 44 TV Ratings Canadian French 45 Loudness 37 M Menu Preference Language 49 Background 49 Monitor Out 52 P Pause Fre...

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