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LCD REAR PROJECTION
TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
50VG825, 55VG825, 60VG825
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-20
THE REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................ 21-38
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..............
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Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT type plug has two blades and a third grounding YOUR HITACHI LCD REAR PROJECTION prong. The wide blade or the third prong are TELEVISION provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Our reputation has been built on the quality, 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or performance, and ease of service of HITACHI pinched particul
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Important Safety Instructions Power source Public viewing of copyrighted material This television is designed to operate on 120 volts Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt and cable companies, as well as programs from other 60 Hz outlet. sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. To prevent electric shock, do not use the television’s (polarized) plug with an extensio
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Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Remote Control Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries IR Mouse Cable / For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv 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 REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote cont
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First time use 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 outdoor TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture
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Hook-up Cables and Connectors Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cabl
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First time use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 21- 38 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control. POWER BU
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Front Panel Controls Lamp Temp Power MENU/SELECT PHOTO INPUT CHANNEL INPUT 5 S-VIDEO CURSOR VOLUME VIDEO L/MONO INPUT/EXIT AUDIO R POWER
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 the SELECT button when in MENU mode. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to display the input menu, CABLE, AIR, INPUT: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. This button also ser
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First time use Front Panel Controls 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 indicator is lit, the optic unit is too hot. If this indicator is blinking, the cooling fan has stopped. Please call service. The optic unit has an air filter that may become clogged over time. The
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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 shown in the following examples: PHOTO PHOTO INPUT INPUT INPUT 5 INPUT 5 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO L/MONO AUDIO AUDIO R R U USB SB C Cable able Digital Camera Digital Camera NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnorma
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First time use Rear Panel Connections Antenna Input Apparatus Claims of U.S. CABLE – CATV (Cable TV) input. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; CableCARD™ 4,577,216; 4,819,098; (Top of card faces right) 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 CABLE AIR – RF antenna input. licensed for limited viewing uses only. Top faces NOTE: You may ask your local cable company whether DTV services are available. Upgrade Card Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 HDMI INPUT 1 AIR Y/ Y/ By using the INPUTS button, CURSOR but
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Rear Panel Connections If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) the TV will display the following respective screens. These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with center signal output capability. This feature allows the TV speakers to be used as a center speaker. The TV must be set as a center channel by selecting TV AS CENTER on the Internal Speakers Settings of the Audio Menu (see page 45). CableCARD is installed IR Blaster/G-LINK This jack provides
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First time use Rear Panel Connections TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside Antenna • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR and HDMI or Digital Cable External connections are provided for Digital high performance laserdisc Component with HDMI players, VCRs etc. that have Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; CableCARD™ output this feature. Use these 4,577,216; 4,819,098; (Top of card faces right) 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 capability CABLE licensed for limited connections in place of the viewing u
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Connecting External Audio Sources Match the numbers below to the diagram for Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; CableCARD™ 4,577,216; 4,819,098; (Top of card faces right) speaker placement. 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 CABLE licensed for limited viewing uses only. Top faces The television’s internal speakers will act as center speaker (select AUDIO - INTERNAL SPEAKERS - TV AS CENTER). Upgrade Card These FRONT left and right speakers are HDMI INPUT 1 connected to the FRONT output
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features.
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Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPOSITE VIDEO AND Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; CableCARD™ 4,577,216; 4,819,098; (Top of card faces right) STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 CABLE licensed for limited viewing uses only. Top faces 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, Upgrade Card as shown on the TV set on the right. HDMI INPUT 1 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO O
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; CableCARD™ 4,577,216; 4,819,098; (Top of card faces right) HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 CABLE licensed for limited viewing uses only. INPUT 2 Top faces 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection Upgrade Card cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the TV HDMI INPUT 1 set on the
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Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; CableCARD™ 4,577,216; 4,819,098; (Top of card faces right) SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR. 4,907,093; and 6,381,747 CABLE licensed for limited viewing uses only. Top faces 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the Upgrade Card INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set on the right. HDMI INPUT 1 AIR Y/ Y/ VIDEO VIDEO 2. Connect the cable from t
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control. You can use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment’s remote control. The LCD Rear PT
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Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI LCD Rear Projection Television is equipped with a G-LINK feature. This connection is TM necessary for the TV Guide On Screen system to work with your cable box to receive program listings and to enable VCR recording features. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you can use your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features. The LCD Rear PTV Rear Panel has
