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Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

2 SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTYOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTIONTELEVISION 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 ofthese units. To help you operate these productsproperly, this sec...

Page 3 - HITACHI

Power source This television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt60 Hz outlet. The power cord is used as thedisconnect device and shall remain readily operable. To prevent electric shock, do not use the television’s(polarized) plug with an exte...

Page 4 - Accessories; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; Replace the battery compartment cover.; Lift up on tab to remove back cover.; First time use; TV Stand SPV50S

4 Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. TV SAT CBL VCR DVD EXIT DAY/NIGHT PIP ASPECT INPUTS MENU SELECT INFO MUTE GUIDE LAST CH FAV CH CLU-4361S VOL CH Remote Control Unit CLU-4361S (Part No. HL02291). Two “AA” size, 1.5V batterie...

Page 5 - How to set up your new HITACHI Projection Television; ANTENNA; Your new; VIEWING; The major benefit of the; LCD Rear PTV is its; BEST

5 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 outdoorTV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signalarea that is free fro...

Page 6 - Hook-up Cables and Connectors

6 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that havephono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can bepurchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations an...

Page 7 - Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions; Television

7 Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions First time use TV SAT CBL VCR DVD EXIT DAY/NIGHT PIP ASPECT INPUTS MENU SELECT INFO MUTE GUIDE LAST CH FAV CH CLU-4361S VOL CH POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, S AT) Turn s the s elected device on and off. INPUT S BUTTON (TV) Acce ss e s the INP...

Page 8 - Front Panel Controls; CHANNEL selector

8 Front Panel Controls First time use INPUT/EXIT CHANNEL CURSOR VOLUME MENU/SELECT POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R INPUT 5 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 th...

Page 10 - Side Panel Jacks and Connections; played back picture may be abnormal.

10 First time use Side Panel Jacks and Connections The side panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shownin the following examples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks. If you do not, the played b...

Page 11 - Rear Panel Connections; Antenna Input; CATV; S-Video Inputs 1 and 2; logo and High-Definition; Upgrade Card

11 First time use Rear Panel Connections Antenna Input CABLE – CATV (Cable TV) input. AIR – RF antenna input. NOTE: You may ask your local cable companywhether DTV services are available. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, CURSOR buttons and SELECT button of the remote cont...

Page 12 - TV; on the Internal Speakers Settings of; CableCARD Slot; button to exit the second screen.; OR

12 First time use Rear Panel Connections R L AUD I O V I DEO S I V I DEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) P R P B Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO P R P B P R P B P R P B MONITOR OUT AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 1 CABLE AIR INPUT 2 TV AS CENTER INPUT 3 INPUT 4 CableCARD™ CAUTION (Top of card faces right) Top faces OPTICAL OUT Di...

Page 13 - The

13 Rear Panel Connections First time use 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen. 2. Use the CURSOR button to highlight SETUP in the Main Menu and press the SELECT button. 3. Use the CURSOR button to highlight CableCARD Information and press the SELECT button. 4...

Page 14 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; INPUT 3

14 Rear Panel Connections First time use TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO , Y-P B P R and HDMI connections are provided forhigh performance laserdiscplayers, VCRs etc. that havethis feature. Use theseconnections in place of thestandard video connection ifyour device has this feature. • If yo...

Page 15 - Connecting External Video Sources

15 Connecting External Video Sources First time use Match the numbers below to the diagram forspeaker placement. The television’s internal speakers will act ascenter speaker (select AUDIO - INTERNAL SPEAKERS - TV AS CENTER ). These FRONT left and right speakers areconnected to the FRONT output of as...

Page 16 - When the TV is set to

16 First time use BEFORE OPERATING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, thenpress the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the CABLE, AIR or INPUT of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice (see page 23). NOTE...

Page 18 - Completely insert the connection cord

18 First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHHDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connectioncable from the output of the HDTV set top box orDVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the TVset on the right. When using a component with DVIoutput, you also have to ...

Page 19 - Completely insert the connection cord

19 First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of theLaserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to theINPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set on theright. 2. Connect the cable from the C B /P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player ...

Page 20 - In addition to controlling all the functions on your; The Remote Control

20 The Remote Contr ol In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs,CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellitereceivers (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basicoperation keys ar...

Page 21 - POWER button; Freeze; How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

21 The Remote Contr ol POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV,VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending onwhich button is pressed. Refer to page 20 for howto change between each of the...

Page 22 - ASPECT button

22 The Remote Contr ol ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal formatreceived, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. • Antenna-Analog • S-Video/Video Input (Auto Aspect: Off) • ...

Page 23 - Press the

23 The Remote Contr ol INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press thisbutton 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 pre...

Page 24 - RECORD button

24 The Remote Contr ol 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., pressthe MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUT...

Page 25 - PIP button; CURSOR; MAIN PICTURE; SUB

25 The Remote Contr ol Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewingenjoyment. This Two Tuner feature allows you to viewantenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picturesimultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.When a DI G ITAL ...

Page 26 - button to stop on a chosen channel. Use the remote; and; button to enable your; SUB PICTURE

26 The Remote Contr ol Picture-in-Picture (PIP) PIP Mode Picture-in-Picture This feature is only available with a Digital 16:9, 720pand 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn,occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR buttons. SPLIT Mode Picture-in-Picture Split Mode PIP displays the main p...

Page 27 - PAUSE button; FREEZE

27 The Remote Contr ol PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company,recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To returnthe picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the PAUSE ...

Page 28 - ON; If your cable box cannot be operated after; The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions

28 The Remote Contr ol OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your cable box (referbelow for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control ...

Page 29 - Turn; Hold down the; button on the remote and enter; SAT; button. The remote will turn; EXCLUSIVE TV buttons; These buttons are for operating the TV.; SATELLITE BRAND; The Remote Control for Set-Top Box/Satelite Receiver Functions

29 The Remote Contr ol OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FORYOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER. This remote is designed to operate different types ofset-top-box/satellite systems. You must first programthe remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer below for pre-co...

Page 30 - If your DVD player cannot be operated; DVD button; The Remote Control for DVD Functions

30 The Remote Contr ol OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER. This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your DVD player (referbelow for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote contr...

Page 31 - If your VCR cannot be operated after; VCR button; The Remote Control for VCR Functions

31 The Remote Contr ol OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs. You must first program the remote to match theremote system of your VCR (refer below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR...

Page 33 - een Display; The Signal Meter feature of the Channel

33 On-Scr een Display Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium fo...

Page 34 - Video

34 On-Scr een Display Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improvepicture quality. You can independently customize eachof the Video Inputs to your preference to increaseviewing performance and pleasure depending upon thevideo program being viewed. If RESET is selected, onlythe selected input ...

Page 36 - Vertical Position; Vertical Position will not be available in; Black Side Panel; If YES is selected, the

36 On-Scr een Display Vertical Position This function allows you to select when aspect style is either 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM. Vertical position can be changed with these modes. For example, it will be useful for centering the picture area at both the top and bottom of the picture wit...

Page 37 - If; Treble; SRS and the; BBE

37 On-Scr een Display Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference andto improve the sound quality. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons or to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to return to the main m...

Page 38 - Audio Source; Audio

38 On-Scr een Display Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PRO G (SA) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources received will be di...

Page 39 - Language

39 On-Scr een Display Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with OPTICAL DI G ITAL INPUT with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons or to adjust the function. 3....

Page 40 - Signal Meter; Channel Manager

40 On-Scr een Display Select CHANNEL MANA G ER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meterand Set Channel List. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button to select. Signal Meter Select SI G NAL METER ...

Page 41 - Auto Channel Scan; Channel List

41 On-Scr een Display Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active TV channelsin Auto Channel Scan memory. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight CABLE or AIR . 2. Press the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the START or RESET option. 3. Press the SELECT button to select. NOTE: 1. ...

Page 42 - Change Access Code; Locks

42 On-Scr een Display This function will block out the picture and sound of theselected channel or video input. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digitaccess code number. The factory preset code is 0000 . Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to hi...

Page 43 - Movie Ratings; NOT RATED

43 On-Scr een Display Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie thatyou feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to select the MOVIE RATIN G category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATIN G that you have selected. Onc...

Page 44 - TV Ratings

44 On-Scr een Display Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATIN G S to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to itscontent.1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to select the TV RATIN G category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATIN G that you have selected....

Page 45 - Canadian Ratings English Table

45 On-Scr een Display Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATIN G S (EN G ) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feelmight be inappropriate in its content.1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to select the CANADIAN RATIN G S (EN G ) category that you want to block. 2. Press S...

Page 46 - Canadian Ratings French Chart

46 On-Scr een Display Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATIN G S (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various program ratingsthat you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to select the CANADIAN RATIN G S (FRN) category that you want to block. 2....

Page 47 - Set The Clock; AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST CLOCK FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGES; Timers

47 On-Scr een Display Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use th...

Page 48 - Set Sleep Timer; When the clock is changed in the

48 On-Scr een Display Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR buttons or repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00 , 0:30 , 1:00 , 1:30 , 2:00 , 2:30 and 3:00 . Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate...

Page 49 - Set Event Timer

49 On-Scr een Display Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the ProjectionTV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is notset, you can not use this function and the screen belowwill appear. The message on the screen will disappearafter 3 seconds, then the screen aut...

Page 50 - Setup

50 On-Scr een Display Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button to select. Menu Preference This feature will allow you to select any one of threedifferent languages for a...

Page 51 - Lamp Power Control

51 On-Scr een Display Lamp Power Control Use this featureto have the TV turned OFFautomatically when a video signal is not detected for15 minutes. 1. Press the CURSOR buttons or to highlight Yes or No. Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five videoinputs. A named input is sh...

Page 52 - INPUT 4 Auto Link; Once the TV has been turned on using the; Set Closed Caption

52 On-Scr een Display Setup INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on andtune to INPUT 4 when it detects a video signal to INPUT 4. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the AUTO LINK setting of your choice. 2. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to INPU...

Page 53 - Digital Captions; Some types of digital closed captions will not work with this TV.; Set Monitor Out; When

53 On-Scr een Display Digital Captions Set captions for digital programs. This functionwill help choose and set available language,font, size and style of digital captions. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons , , or to highlight and select DI G ITAL CAPTIONS feature. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR butto...

Page 54 - MONITOR; TV TUNER OUT; : Available Monitor Out Signals

54 On-Scr een Display MONITOR : Available Monitor Out Signals TV TUNER OUT : Available Monitor Out Signals Setup Input Mode Monitor Out S-Video Video L/R HiFi ANT Digital No Macrovision S-Video YES YES YES YES (Air or Channel Macrovision S-Video - - - YES Cable) Analog Channel Video - YES YES YES In...

Page 55 - Upgrades

55 On-Scr een Display Upgrades It shows software information and easy upgradeprocedure. This function allows the TV software to beupgraded by using a flash card (MMC CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card. In order to receiv...

Page 56 - Lamp Life; Do not place any foreign objects inside the lamp compartment.; Lamp Replacement

56 Lamp Replacement Lamp Life The lamp life may vary based on usage of the LCD Rear PTV. Turning on and off frequently may shorten the life ofthe lamp. Lamp Replacement After extended use, if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR light turns on, then itis time to repla...

Page 57 - FRONT COVER; LAMP COMPARTMENT

57 Lamp Replacement Lamp Replacement Lamp Replacement 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord. Wait at least 30 minutes to allow the lamp to cooldown before replacing it. CAUTION: The lamp is very hot and may cause fire or severe burns. Wait at least 30~45 minutes to allow the la...

Page 58 - Push the lamp unit back to its original position.

58 Lamp Replacement 3. Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lampcover. 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. 4. Remove the...

Page 59 - Plug power cord into AC outlet and turn on the main power switch.

59 Lamp Replacement 6. If the lamp cover is not installed, be sure to install the lamp cover by re-engaging the two clips and tightenthe screws before turning the power on, otherwise it may cause unusual colors. NOTE: If power is connected before the Lamp Cover is installed, the power will be off an...

Page 60 - Useful Information; TROUBLESHOOTING; Equipment Care and Troubleshooting

60 Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLE...

Page 61 - Reception Problems; RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:

61 Useful Information Reception Problems I G NITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. G HOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the tele...

Page 62 - SRS and; Features and Specifications

62 Useful Information FEATURES: • Superfine Picture Quality; 1280 Line HorizontalResolution • Remote (Controls many PVR/VCR brands, cableboxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment). • New Easy-to-Use (3-Language) On-Screen Menu • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • COMPONENT VIDEO: Y...

Page 63 - has made every effort to assure you hours of; Authorized; pour

63 Useful Information HITACHI HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, shouldyou require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 statesand Pu...

Page 64 - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE; End User Licence Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software

64 License Agr eement END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (t...

Page 65 - Appendixes; Appendix

65 Appendix A: IMAGE INPUT INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT Air or Cable -- NTSC 4:3 -- On/Off (Analog Channels) Input 1 HDMI 480i/480p 16:9 16:9 Off Letter Letter Off 4:3 4:3 Off -- No Info. On/Off Inputs 1-5 S-Video 1 NTSC 16:9 16:9 Off Video Letter Letter Off 4:3 4:3 Off -- No Info. ...

Page 66 - Clock; Index

66 Index A Accessories ................................................................4Antennas (Connecting) ...............................................6Aspect Ratio .............................................................22Audio Languages .....................................................

Page 67 - Notes