Hitachi 50V500 User Manual

LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION50V50060V500OPERATING GUIDEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3FIRST TIME USE 4-22THE REMOTE CONTROLON-SCREEN DISPLAYUSEFUL

10REAR PANEL JACKS Antenna Input/OutputANT A- A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT A can be displayed as a main picture or sub-pictur

11REAR PANEL JACKS Component: Y-PBPRInputsInputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPRjacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or S

12REAR PANEL CONNECTIONSNOTES: 1.Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment syste

13TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS• S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these

14CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICESTo control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown b

15CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICESCONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT51. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserd

16CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICESCONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT51. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc play

17CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICESCONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 51. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdi

18CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICESCONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 11. Connect the DVI connection cable from the outpu

19CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICESCONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD pl

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISIONOur reputation has been built on the qual

20CONNECTING AV NETWORKYour Hitachi LCD TV is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment(

21AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARDThere are six steps in the setup procedure (DVD setup example below).5. Follow the steps below to setup your AV network (See

22AUDIO/VIDEO NETWORK (AV NET) CODESVCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEAdmiral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23THE REMOTE CONTROLIn addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate differ-en

24HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode (see pag

25HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV C.C. buttonPress this button to quickly turn the Closed Caption feature on, off and auto. You ca

26HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV A/V NET buttonPress this button to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allo

27HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTVPhoto MCThe Photo MC feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera

28HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV1/10 2/10 3/10 4/108/107/106/105/109/10 10/101/10 2/10 3/10 4/108/107/106/105/109/10 10/101/10 2/10

29HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTVAV ReceiverPV RecorderVCRMovePOWERSELSelectCH CH MENUTV/VCRINFO1234567098THUMBSTICKSELECTMORE..GU

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3Read before operating equipmentFollow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.1. Read these instructions

30HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTVAV NET LEARNING WIZARDThis function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the us

31 ASPECT buttonPress this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio.Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows yo

32 VIDEO buttonPress this button to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu. MENU buttonThe MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. EXIT bu

33HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTVLAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) buttonUse this button to select between the last two channels viewed (Good

34PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (Ant A, Ant B, V:1,V

35PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURESplit Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. SWAP button (wi

36PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FREEZE button (With PIP ON)If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying

37USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your VCR.This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. Y

38USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your cable box.This remote is designed to operate different types

39USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROLSET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver.This remo

ACCESSORIES41. Remote Control Unit CLU-5729TSI (Part No. HL01829).2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit).3. Two IR Mouse Cables (P

40USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your DVD player.This remote is designed to operate different types of D

41USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL PVR FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your PVR (Personal Video Recorder).This remote is designed to operate d

42USING YOUR REMOTETO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENTOperating the precoded function for your Audio component.This remote is designed to operate di

43VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD andAUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROLVCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEAdventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)PUSH1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV.2. Press the THUMB STICK to

45ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Dayand Night.Contrast Adjust contrast.Brightness Adjust brightness.Color A

VIDEO46Select Video to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can customize each of the Video Inputs toyour preference to increase

VIDEO47Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the THUMB STICK  or  to highlight the function to

VIDEO48This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day or Nightconditions depending on the sel

VIDEO49Use this function to adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to the user’s preference.Use Tint to adjust flesh tones so they ap

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV5ANTENNAUnless your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a go

AUDIO50Select Audio to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality.AudioMENUTHUMBSTICKSELECTSound EnhancementBalanceBassTrebleAu

AUDIO51Sound EnhancementThe following surround settings will reproduce the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls,sports stadiums, movie theater

ASPECT MODE52Aspect ModeAuto AspectAutomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen.Press THUMB STICK , , to s

CHANNEL MANAGER53Select Antenna if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV.Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight t

CHANNEL MANAGER54This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using

CHANNEL MANAGER55Press THUMB STICK  or  to review more channels.Press EXIT to quit the menu.THUMBSTICKSELECTMoveSELReturnCh# Scan CH ID Lock2 Off --

CHANNEL MANAGER56This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use thisfeature to give up to 20 chann

LOCKS57This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed

LOCKS58Use Movie Ratings to block from showing any movie you feel might have inappropriate content.Use THUMB STICK  or  to select the Movie Rating c

LOCKS59TV RatingsTHUMBSTICKSELECTMoveSELReturnStatusTV-Y:TV-Y7:TV-G:TV-PG:TV-14:TV-MA:MENUTHUMBSTICKSub CategoryDL S VFVMovie RatingsTV Time LockEngag

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS6ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANELVHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, conn

LOCKS60Canadian Ratings(Eng)THUMBSTICKSELECTMoveSELReturnStatusC:C8+:G:PG:14+:18+:MENUTHUMBSTICKMovie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockChange Access Code

LOCKS61Canadian Ratings(Frn)THUMBSTICKSELECTMoveSELReturnStatusG:8 ans+:13 ans+:16 ans+:18 ans+:MENUTHUMBSTICKMovie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockChan

SETUP62Select Setup when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK  or  on the remote to highlightthe function desired.This featur

SETUP63This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds.Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight Set The Menu Background (shaded or solid), and

SETUP64ON-SCREEN DISPLAYThe time must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” or “TV Time Out” features.Set The ClockTHUMBSTICKSELECTMove

SETUP65Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs.Press THUMB STICK , , , , to highlight the name of the video inputs.Press d

SETUP66ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSet The ColorSystemSet Black SidePanelThis function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV prog

SETUP67This function will automatically turn the Projection TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once aweek. This Event Timer is only for Ant

SETUP68Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home videowhich are displayed on the TV screen. Y

69LAMP REPLACEMENTLamp ReplacementAfter extended use, if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR lightturns on, then it i

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS7INPUT 5S-VIDEOEXITINPUTSELECTMENUVOL- VOL+ CH- CH+VIDEOAUDIOL/MONORPHOTO MC  PUSHPUSH MENU/SELECT buttonThis bu

70LAMP REPLACEMENTLAMP REPLACEMENT120VPUSHPOWERFRONT COVER1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. Wait at least 30 minutes to al

71LAMP REPLACEMENTSCREWLAMP COVERPHILLIP HEADSCREW DRIVER3. Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remo

72LAMP REPLACEMENT6. Without installing the lamp cover, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 8). Be sure to install the

73CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISIONAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROLDODust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened i

74RECEPTION PROBLEMS• IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from au

USEFUL INFO75HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit da

USEFUL INFO• Six Aspect Modes• Closed Caption Decoder• 2-Tuner Picture in Picture• Dual Antenna Inputs•Video Input Sensor•3 Dimensional Y/C Comb Filte

USEFUL INFO77Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics DivisionHitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit.

USEFUL INFO78In Canada:1-800-HITACHI(1-800-448-2244)Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pmSaturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pmHitachi Canada, LTD.Digital Media D

79INDEXINDEX ClockTime, 64A Date, 64Closed CaptionsAccessories, 4 Analog Captions, 68Antennas (Connecting), 5, 6 Color System, 66Aspect Ratio, 31 Colo

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS8 IR RECEIVER/LEARNING AV NET sensorThe screen area acts as the IR receiver (remote sensor) and the LEARNING AV NET sensor of the

80INDEXL Picture-in-Picture (PIP), 34 - 36Lamp Picture-outside-Picture (POP), 36Lamp Indicator, 8Lamp Replacement, 69~72LanguageMenu Language, 62RLock

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9FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORSThe front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the