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Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.; CAUTION; POWER SOURCE; or

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 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 operat...

Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; BOTTOM VIEW; REMOTE CONTROL; FIRST TIME USE

ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-3842WL (Part No. HL02062) or CLU-3844WL (Part No. HL02064).2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover...

Page 5 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV; not be considered defective.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD REAR PTV 5 ANTENNA Unless your LCD Rear PTV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna isrecommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interf...

Page 6 - HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS; ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 6 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 ANTA (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ANTB terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna...

Page 7 - SIDE PANEL CONTROLS

SIDE PANEL CONTROLS 7 INPUT/EXIT VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ E F G H b d e f f h i j MENU/SELECT POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R INPUT 5 c g a a MENU/SELECT buttonThis button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. Thisbutton also ser...

Page 8 - TEMP indicator

SIDE PANEL CONTROLS 8 h POWER lightThis light is on during normal operation.Light Blinking Slowly (2 seconds): television lamp is cooling down. It takes 12-15 seconds to warm up and about 2 minutes to cooldown. i TEMP indicator This light is off during normal operation.If this indicator is lit, the ...

Page 9 - SIDE PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS

9 SIDE PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The side panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the followingexamples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may ...

Page 10 - REAR PANEL JACKS; Inputs; Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P; the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.

10 REAR PANEL JACKS a Antenna Input/OutputThe remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input canbe displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as asub-picture.) ...

Page 11 - The HDMI input is not intended for use with personal computers.

11 REAR PANEL JACKS f HDMI1 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (INPUT 1)About HDMIHDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressedhigh-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single cable. Because digital telev...

Page 12 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Connect only 1 component to each input jack.; TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP

12 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS NOTES: 1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 2. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. 3. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals. 4. Cables are not included with the purchase of this TV, except when note...

Page 13 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.

13 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, HDMI and component connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio outp...

Page 14 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES; REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION; Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement.

14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES CENTER OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player TOCONVERTER 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 ANT B ANT A S-VIDEO R L VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) P R P B Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO P R P B MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HDMI 1 RS232C AUDIO TO HI-FI TV AS CENTER RE...

Page 15 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES; CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5

15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A MONAURAL 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 below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to t...

Page 16 - played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT51. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPU...

Page 20 - THE REMOTE CONTROL

20 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate differenttypes of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment withone touch. Basic opera...

Page 21 - Press these buttons to select remote control mode.; Freeze

21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV a POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 20 for instructions on how to set the remotecontrol to TV mode.) b MODE IndicatorTurns on or blinks to show remote control mode. c SOURCE ACCESS ...

Page 22 - five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings.

22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV f ASPECT buttonPress 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 aspec...

Page 29 - MAIN FREEZE; Main Picture; Hot Springs Clay Mask

29 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) b PAUSE buttonIf you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for amail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Pressthe ...

Page 30 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your cable box.; Turn ON your cable box.; MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:

30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system ofyour cable box (refer to pages 36-37 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON you...

Page 31 - tion the LED light to the corresponding selection.

31 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROLSET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match theremote system of your set...

Page 32 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:

32 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system ofyour DVD player (refer to pages 36-37 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DV...

Page 34 - MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS:; Operating the precoded function for your Audio component.

34 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT GUIDE a b b b C.C. a a a MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the Audio equipment for operation of the buttons exclusively for...

Page 35 - INPUT ACCESS

35 USING YOUR REMOTE “ENT” BUTTON TOACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE TV INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of the TV.Setup for this feature is applicable to the remote control’s normal mode only and...

Page 36 - AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL

36 PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 40 - Channel

40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Ant A View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna A. Ant B View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. TV Time Lock Set specific ti...

Page 41 - VIDEO; Picture Mode

VIDEO 41 Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Return Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100% 50%50% 50%High Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel SEL Select Day Night Timers Reset Video Settings ANT A/B HighDynamic Picture Mode Day Night R...

Page 43 - Use the CURSOR PAD; Reset Video; Press the CURSOR PAD

VIDEO 43 This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEOmode. Use CURSOR PAD to highlight functions.Press the SELECT button to select Reset Video Settings. Use the CURSOR PAD H to access other video settings. You can customize each of the...

Page 44 - Auto Color

VIDEO 44 Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user’spreference in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appearnatural. Color Decoding Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 5...

Page 45 - Bass

AUDIO 45 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio SRS Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Audio Source BBE Perfect Volume Internal Speakers 50% Off Stereo Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers On Off 50% L R Hard Change Value...

Page 46 - TV’s speakers will work as the center speaker.; Audio Source

AUDIO 46 Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monauralsound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which may be a secondarylanguage, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge o...

Page 47 - ASPECT; Aspect

47 ASPECT Auto AspectAutomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THE CURSOR PAD G , H , F , E to select menu item. Press THE SELECT button to select. A “ A ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. Vertical PositionThis function allows you to ad...

Page 48 - CHANNEL MANAGER; Use CURSOR PAD; Manager; If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in

CHANNEL MANAGER 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Use CURSOR PAD F , E to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the CURSOR buttons to select highlighted source. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Chan. Manager Move ...

Page 49 - Auto Channel Scan

49 CHANNEL MANAGER ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Memory. This will allow you toskip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( G ) or DOWN ( H ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will sto...

Page 50 - Scan

CHANNEL MANAGER 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press CURSOR PAD G or H to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Move SEL Return Ch# Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 Off -------- 9 Off -------- Chan. Manager Channel List M...

Page 51 - CHANNEL ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON.; Channel ID

CHANNEL MANAGER 51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use thisfeature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan-nels a name when Cable 1 or 2 signal source is selected. NOTES...

Page 52 - LOCKS

52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number. The factory pre...

Page 53 - Adults only; PG; Motion Picture Ratings Chart

LOCKS 53 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content. Use the CURSOR PAD G or H to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once rating is sele...

Page 54 - FV; If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit

LOCKS 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG:TV-14:TV-MA: Sub Category D L S V FV Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings TV Ratings Locks TV Parental Guide Rati...

Page 55 - Canadian Ratings; Canadian Ratings English Chart

LOCKS 55 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+:18+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Canadian Ratings English Chart Use C...

Page 56 - Canadian Ratings French Chart

LOCKS 56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+:16 ans+:18 ans+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Canadian Ratings French ...

Page 57 - TIMERS; Timers; Set The Clock

57 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer, Auto Power Off and Day/Night TimerRecordings. Timers Move SEL Return Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event TimerSet Auto Powe...

Page 58 - Press the CURSOR PAD; Set Sleep Timer

58 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer 0:30 Set Auto Power Off Set Au...

Page 59 - “ in the box means it is enabled.; Set Event Timer

59 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS NOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer.2. The Off Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on by the On Timer and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after t...

Page 60 - Set Auto

60 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS This function will turn off the TV automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes. Timers Set Auto Power Off Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Return Yes No Select yes to have the TV turn offAutomatically ...

Page 61 - SETUP; Setup; Menu Preference

SETUP 61 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD G or H on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Return Set AV Control Set Closed Captions Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio ...

Page 62 - Set The; Screen Saver Picture’s Movement

SETUP 62 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use CURSOR PAD F , E to highlight Set The Menu Background (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting.Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR PAD F to return to previous menu. Select Solid for a ...

Page 63 - Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs.; Video 2 Auto Link; Set Black Side

SETUP 63 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the name of the video inputs.Press the SELECT button to select desired input name. Select Reset to set video names to original factory preset condition. Set The Inputs Set Bla...

Page 64 - Auto will turn the; Set Closed Caption

64 SETUP Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. Text is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entirescree...

Page 65 - This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output.; Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR PAD; Set AV Control

SETUP 65 This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output. Set Monitor Out Move SEL Return Monitor Out MonitorTV Tuner Out Setup Set Monitor Out Audio Out FixedVariable Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Closed Captions Set AV Control ...

Page 66 - LAMP REPLACEMENT; Lamp Replacement; • Do not place any foreign objects inside the lamp compartment.; power has been switched off and A.C. cord has been unplugged.; LAMP

66 LAMP REPLACEMENT Lamp Replacement After extended use, if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on, then it is time to replace the lamp with a new lamp. Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on usage of the LCD Rear PTV. Turning on and off frequently may...

Page 67 - FRONT COVER; Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord.; LAMP COMPARTMENT

67 LAMP REPLACEMENT 120V FRONT COVER 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. CAUTION: THE LAMP IS VERY HOT AND MAY CAUSE FIRE OR SEVERE BURNS. WAIT AT LEAST 30~45MINUTES TO ALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LAMP REMOVAL. LAMP COMPARTMENT 2. Remove the front cover fro...

Page 68 - Push the lamp unit back to its original position.

68 LAMP REPLACEMENT SCREW LAMP COVER PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER 3. Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lamp cover. HANDLE REMOVE SCREWS HANDLE LAMP UNIT 4. Remove the two screws that hold the lamp in place. Remove the lamp unit by holding th...

Page 69 - Plug power cord into AC outlet and turn on the main power switch.

69 LAMP REPLACEMENT 6. Without installing the lamp cover, the power will be off and the Lamp Indicator will flash (see page 8). Be sure to install the lampcover by re-engaging the two clips and tighten the screws before turning the power on, otherwise it may cause unusual colors. SCREW LAMP COVER PH...

Page 70 - DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.

70 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used ifthe screen is extremely dirty. Place your Television away from extreme heat, hu...

Page 71 - RECEPTION PROBLEMS

71 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neonlamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS:Ghosts are caused by the television signal follow...

Page 72 - USEFUL INFO; Press the power switch again.; SYMPTOMS; CHECK THESE ITEMS

USEFUL INFO 72 HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent 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. Pr...

Page 74 - DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day; Home Electronics Division

USEFUL INFO 74 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. Each...

Page 75 - Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box.; Mississauga, ON L5N 2L8

USEFUL INFO 75 In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, LTD.Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Man...

Page 76 - INDEX; Lamp

76 INDEX A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,47Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 77 - NOTES