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 3 - Read before operating equipment
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 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....
Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; BOTTOM VIEW; REMOTE CONTROL; FIRST TIME
ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-4341UG2 (Part No. HL02071) or Remote Control Unit CLU-4351UG2 (Part No. HL02072).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 not...
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
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) antenn...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; CHANNEL selector; Press this button to turn the TV on or off.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO EXIT INPUT CURSOR SELECT MENU VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO R PUSH PUSH 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. Thisbutton also serves as the SELECT b...
Page 8 - POWER light; NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 8 POWER light This 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. TEMP indicator This light is off during normal operation.If this indicator is lit, the op...
Page 9 - FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS
9 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS The front 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 ma...
Page 10 - REAR PANEL JACKS; MONITOR OUT; Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P; the TV’s PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.
10 REAR PANEL JACKS Antenna Input/Output The 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.) T...
Page 11 - The HDMI input is not intended for use with personal computers.
11 REAR PANEL JACKS 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 televi...
Page 12 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Connect only 1 component to each input jack.
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; Before Operating External Video Source
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 - CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5; played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A STEREO 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 R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INP...
Page 17 - CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5
17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 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 below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player t...
Page 20 - THE REMOTE CONTROL; THE REMO
20 THE REMOTE CONTROL THE REMO TE CONTR OL 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 (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic opera-t...
Page 21 - POWER button; Freeze
21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMO TE CONTR OL POWER button Press 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.) MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your ...
Page 22 - ASPECT button; Antenna Analog Channels; five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings.
22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 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...
Page 23 - INPUTS button
23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMO TE CONTR OL INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons toselect the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle...
Page 24 - See separate section on pages 26-28 for a description.; MENU button; The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.; EXIT button; This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.; CURSOR buttons/SELECT button
24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMO TE CONTR OL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 26-28 for a description. MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode onl...
Page 25 - Press the VOLUME button (; RECORD button
25 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV THE REMO TE 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., press the MUTE button. Press theMUT...
Page 26 - PIP button; Main Picture
26 Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B,INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4, or INPUT:5). You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another programas a sub-picture (ANT A, INPUT:2, INPUT:3, INPUT:4 or INPU...
Page 28 - SPLIT FREEZE; Hot Springs Clay Mask
28 PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when tr ying to write down the address for amail order company, recording statistics for a spor ting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Pressthe PAUSE button repeatedly ...
Page 29 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your cable box.; Turn ON your cable box.; PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons; These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes.; EXCLUSIVE TV buttons; These buttons are for operating the TV.; MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:
29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS THE REMO TE CONTR OL 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 of yourcable box (refer to page 33 for pre-codes...
Page 30 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL
30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS THE REMO TE CONTR OL 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 therem...
Page 31 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:
31 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS THE REMO TE CONTR OL 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 page 33 for pre-codes). 1...
Page 32 - Operating the precoded function for your VCR.
32 USING YOUR REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR(refer to page 33 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote con...
Page 36 - Locks
36 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 37 - VIDEO; P i c t u r e M o d e
VIDEO 37 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 High Dynamic Picture Mode Day Nigh...
Page 39 - Use CURSOR button; Reset Video; C o l o r M a n a g e m e n t
VIDEO 39 This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. Use CURSOR button or to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button to select Reset Video Settings.Press EXIT to quit the menu or select RESET VIDEO SETTINGS to return to the...
Page 40 - C o l o r D e c o d i n g; Auto Color
VIDEO 40 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. C o l o r D e c o d i n g Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green ...
Page 41 - Bass
AUDIO 41 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 42 - The TV’s speakers will work as the center speaker.; Audio Source
AUDIO 42 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 of...
Page 43 - ASPECT; Mode; Aspect
43 ASPECT Mode This function manually selects the Aspect Mode from six (6) choices. Use the CURSOR buttons , , and to select the menu item. Press the SELECT button to select. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Use CURSOR button or to h...
Page 44 - CHANNEL MANAGER; Use the CURSOR button; Manager; If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in
CHANNEL MANAGER 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Use the CURSOR button or to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the SELECT button to select highlighted source.Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CHAN. MA...
Page 45 - skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (; Auto Channel Scan
45 CHANNEL MANAGER ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Memory. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will stop. ...
Page 46 - Channel; Scan
CHANNEL MANAGER 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use the CURSOR button or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CHAN. MANAGER to return to the previous menu. Move SEL Return Ch# Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 ...
Page 47 - Channel ID
CHANNEL MANAGER 47 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 48 - LOCKS
48 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 49 - Movie has not been; PG
LOCKS 49 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 button or 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 selec...
Page 50 - Use the CURSOR buttons; The program; FV; If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit
LOCKS 50 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 or TV Parental Guide...
Page 51 - Canadian Ratings; Canadian Ratings English Table; Programming intended for children under age 8 -; Violence Guidelines Careful
LOCKS 51 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 or Canadian Ratings English Table U...
Page 52 - Canadian Ratings French Table; Programming restricted to adults -
LOCKS 52 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 or Canadian Ratings Fr...
Page 53 - TIMERS; Timers; Set The Clock
53 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 Timer Set Auto Pow...
Page 54 - Set Sleep Timer
54 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 55 - Set Event Timer
55 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 57 - SETUP; Setup; Menu Preference
SETUP 57 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR buttons or 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 58 - Set The; Option 1
SETUP 58 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use CURSOR button or to highlight Set The Menu Background (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting.Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to the previous menu.Se...
Page 59 - Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs.; Video 2 Auto Link
SETUP 59 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Use the CURSOR buttons 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 ...
Page 60 - Auto; Set Closed Caption
60 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 entire scre...
Page 61 - This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output.; Set AV Control
SETUP 61 This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output. Set Monitor Out Move SEL Return Video OutMonitor TV Tuner Out Setup Set Monitor Out Audio OutFixed Variable Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Closed Captions Set AV Control Se...
Page 62 - LAMP REPLACEMENT; Lamp Replacement; Do not place any foreign objects inside the lamp compartment.; LAMP
62 LAMP REPLACEMENT Lamp Replacement After extended use, if the TV picture turns dark, the color looks unusual or LAMP INDICATOR lightturns 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 mays...
Page 63 - FRONT COVER; Turn off the power button and unplug the power cord.; LAMP COMPARTMENT
63 LAMP REPLACEMENT 120V FRONT COVER 1. Turn off the power button 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 from the...
Page 64 - Push the lamp unit back to its original position.
64 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 65 - Plug power cord into AC outlet and turn on the power switch.
65 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 66 - DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.
66 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 dr y with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used ifthe screen is extremely dir ty. Place your Television away from extreme heat, ...
Page 67 - RECEPTION PROBLEMS
67 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 68 - USEFUL INFO
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USEFUL INFO 71 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 72 - INDEX; Lamp
72 INDEX A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 43Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 73 - NOTES
