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. To prevent electric shock, do not use the television’s(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, orother outlet unless the blades and ground terminal canbe...
Page 4 - Accessories; First time use; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; batteries to swell or rupture resulting in leakage.; BOTTOM VIEW; IR Mouse Cable
4 Accessories First time use Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. / Remote Control Unit CLU-3851WL (Part No. HL02065). Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPL...
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
7 Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions First time use
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 Lamp Temp Power PHOTOINPUT 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. Th...
Page 9 - POWER Light; It takes 12-15 seconds to warm up and about 2 minutes to cool down.; TEMP Indicator; PHOTO INPUT
9 Front Panel Controls First time use 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 cool down. TEMP Indicator This light is off during normal operation. If this indica...
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; 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 TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with centersignal output capability. This feature allows the TVspeakers to be used as a center speaker. The TVmust be set as a center channel by selecting TV AS CENTER on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Men...
Page 13 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; INPUT 3
13 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 your device has only onea...
Page 14 - Connecting External Audio Sources
14 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 aseparate audio amplifier. These REA...
Page 15 - When the TV is set to; Connecting External Video Sources
15 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 24). NOTE...
Page 17 - Completely insert the connection cord
17 First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHHDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 ORINPUT 2 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 als...
Page 18 - INPUTS; Completely insert the connection cord
18 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 - system to work with your cable box to receive program listings and; CONNECTING THE CABLE BOX/VCR TO G-LINK FOR TV GUIDE ON SCREEN; SYSTEM
20 Connecting External Video Sources First time use Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is equipped with a G-LINK feature. This connection isnecessary for the TV Guide On Screen TM system to work with your cable box to receive program listings and to enable VCR recording features. Once you s...
Page 21 - The Remote Contr; The Remote Control; and
21 The Remote Contr o l The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on yourHITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remotecontrol is designed to operate different types ofVCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box,satellite receiver, DVD players, and otheraudio/video equipment ...
Page 22 - How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV; POWER button; Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode.; or; Press these buttons to select remote control mode.; PAUSE button
22 The Remote Contr o l How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 forinstructions on how to set the remote control to TVmode.) MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. 햴 SOURCE...
Page 23 - ASPECT button
23 The Remote Contr o l How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV 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• ...
Page 26 - How to Use the Remote to Control Your; ROTATE
26 The Remote Contr o l How to Use the Remote to Control Your ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photoseither clockwise (CURSOR PAD ) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ). SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of thedigital photos. While the Interval sub menu ishighlighted,...
Page 27 - BACKLIGHT button
27 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Contr o l LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to toggle between the current andlast channel viewed. VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL ( or ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of...
Page 28 - PIP button; Main Picture
28 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) The Remote Contr o l Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tunertechnology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antennainputs on both the main picture and sub picturesimultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.Wh...
Page 30 - The default FREEZE mode is the MAIN; Hot Springs Clay Mask; Freeze
30 The Remote Contr o l Picture-in-Picture (PIP) PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press thePAUSE button. This is convenient when trying towrite down the address for a mail order company,recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. Toreturn the picture to motion, press the EXITb...
Page 32 - The Remote Control for Set-Top Box/Satelite Receiver Functions; EXCLUSIVE TV buttons; These buttons are for operating the TV.
32 The Remote Contr o l The Remote Control for Set-Top Box/Satelite Receiver Functions Operating the precoded function for your 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 sys...
Page 33 - The Remote Control for DVD Functions; Turn ON your DVD player.; PRECODED DVD Buttons; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:
33 The Remote Contr o l The Remote Control for DVD Functions Operating the precoded function for your DVDplayer. This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your DVD player (refer topages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. Tu...
Page 34 - The Remote Control for VCR/PVR Functions; SOURCE ACCESS buttons (; PRECODED VCR/PVR Buttons
34 The Remote Contr o l The Remote Control for VCR/PVR Functions Operating the precoded function for yourVCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs/PVRs. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer topages 37-38...
Page 35 - The Remote Control for Additional Audio Equipment; PRECODED AUDIO Buttons
35 The Remote Control for Additional Audio Equipment The Remote Contr o l Operating the precoded function for your Audiocomponent. This remote is designed to operate different types ofAudio component. You must first program the remoteto match the remote system of your Audio component(refer to pages ...
Page 36 - How to Use the ENT Button; INPUT ACCESS; than once if applicable.
36 How to Use the ENT Button The Remote Contr o l INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remotecontrol to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access thespecified input of the TV. Setup for this feature isapplicable to the remote control’s normal mode onlyand only applies to the DVD, ...
Page 37 - Remote Control Codes
37 Remote Control Codes The Remote Contr o l VCR BRAND ..................CODE ABS ..................................1972Admiral ....................0048, 0209Adventura .........................0000Aiko....................................0278Aiwa ..............0000, 0037, 0307Akai ..............0041,...
Page 39 - een Display; MENU
39 On-Scr een Display 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to navigate and highlight a different feature of the On-ScreenDisplay menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press EXIT on the remote c...
Page 40 - The Signal Meter feature of the Channel; TV Guide On
40 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 42 - Video
42 On-Scr een Display Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accuratecolor or set to Black/White for more reddish color. Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance Picture brightness in light scenes using the ...
Page 43 - Vertical Position; Vertical Position will not be available in; Black Side Panel; If YES is selected, the
43 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 44 - If; Treble; SRS and the; BBE; Audio
44 On-Scr een Display Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference andto improve the sound quality. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select AUDIO to return to the main menu. NOT...
Page 46 - Language
46 On-Scr een Display Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function. 3. Press EXI...
Page 47 - TV Guide On Screen; To Setup the TV Guide On Screen System:
47 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display The TV Guide On-Screen system is a built-in featurethat provides a channel lineup and program listings inyour area. Once the setup process is complete, theprogram listings are automatically updated severaltimes a day. This interactive guide can also beprogram...
Page 49 - NOTE: In order to receive the program listings, you
49 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display Screen 10: The TV Guide On Screen system will test the codeof your Cable box. No TV, Cable or remote buttonsshould be pressed while performing the automatictest. After the testing process is complete, thesetup procedure will continue, see screen 11. Screen 11...
Page 51 - NOTE: 1. The LCD Rear PTV should be in standby
51 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display Screen 22: Congratulations! The TV Guide On Screen systemsetup is complete. Press the SELECT button tofinalize. Screen 23: The last screen gives tips on using the TV GuideOn Screen system. Press the SELECT button toexit the Setup. NOTE: 1. The LCD Rear PTV sh...
Page 52 - Using the TV Guide On Screen System; NOTE
52 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display Using the TV Guide On Screen System This free interactive program guide provides up to 8 days of TV programming. The advanced program listingsmake watching and recording TV shows and programs much easier. The TV Guide On Screen system consists of 4 main servi...
Page 53 - NAVIGATING THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM
53 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display NAVIGATING THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM • Press the GUIDE button while watching TV to access the TV Guide On Screen system. The LISTINGS screen will be presented withthe current show displayed in the Video Window. • Use the CURSOR PAD , , , and to highlight ...
Page 54 - TV Guide On Screen Icons
54 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display TV Guide On Screen Icons Icon NAME DESCRIPTION 1. Progress Bar - Elapsed time in current program 2. Info Icon - Indicates Info Box has additional sizes and information. 3. HDTV - Program is presented in High Definition. 4. New - Program is new (not a repeat)....
Page 55 - NOTE: Recording to a VCR is available in the; EPISODE OPTIONS Panel Menu:
55 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display Four (4) Services: • LISTINGS • SEARCH • SCHEDULE • SETUP NOTE: Recording to a VCR is available in the LISTINGS, SEARCH and SCHEDULE services. LISTINGS: The LISTINGS service screen is always the first servicedisplayed when accessing the TV Guide On Screensyst...
Page 57 - Example: Keyword Search; To Edit or Delete a keyword:
57 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display Example: Keyword Search The Keyword search allows you to enter a word orwords to find a program title that matches. 1. From the Search Screen, use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight KEYWORD, and then press the SELECT button. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight ...
Page 59 - When setting Manual recording, the option; Recording Notification Banner:
59 On-Scr een Display TV Guide On Screen • Use Manual Recording: 1. From the SERVICE bar, use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the SCHEDULE. Press the MENU button to display the Schedule OptionsPanel Menu. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight New Manual Recording, and then press the SELECTbutton to a...
Page 60 - How to set a reminder:
60 On-Scr een Display TV Guide On Screen How to set a reminder: • Set from the Panel Menu 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight a program and press the MENU button to access theEpisode Options Panel Menu. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight SET REMINDER and press the SELECT button toaccess the Remind...
Page 61 - Reminder Notification Banner
61 On-Scr een Display TV Guide On Screen Reminder Notification Banner Depending on your option settings, a notificationbanner will appear at the scheduled reminder time. Press the SELECT button to hide the Reminder banner,or, if more than one reminder appears, use theCURSOR PAD or to highlight a pro...
Page 62 - CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS:
62 On-Scr een Display TV Guide On Screen CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS: Use this option if you want to change something aftercompleting initial TV Guide On Screen system setup. 1. From the SETUP screen, use the CURSOR PAD to highlight Change system settings, and thenpress the SELECT button to reconfirm you...
Page 63 - CHANGE DEFAULT OPTIONS:
63 On-Scr een Display TV Guide On Screen CHANGE DEFAULT OPTIONS: Use this option to change default settings:• General Defaults • Record Defaults • Remind Defaults • IR Defaults GENERAL DEFAULT OPTIONS 1. From the SETUP screen, use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight Change Default Options and then press ...
Page 64 - IR DEFAULTS
64 On-Scr een Display TV Guide On Screen IR DEFAULTS IR Defaults lets you modify the channel dialing defaultsif your cable box and/or VCR is not changing channelsproperly. 1. From the SETUP screen, use the CURSOR PAD to highlight Change Default Options and then pressthe SELECT button. 2. Use the CUR...
