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Hitachi 42V52 Operating Manual

Hitachi 42V52 Operating Manual

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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 42V525
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3
FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 4-19
THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 20-33
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY........................................................................................................ 34-61
LAMP REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................... 62-65
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................ 66
RECEPTION PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................ 67
USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ...................................................................................... 68-72
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  • Page 1 FIRST TIME USE ... 4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL ... 20-33 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY... 34-61 LAMP REPLACEMENT ... 62-65 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL ... 66 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ... 67 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ... 68-72 As an E ®...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improb- able event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.
  • Page 3 Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call “1-800-HITACHI.” PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

  • Page 4: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE CONTROL CAUTION: This SP42WB LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 42V525. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    When installing your LCD Rear PTV against a wall, keep it at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the wall. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Rear PTV is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing.

  • Page 6: 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 cable.

  • Page 7: Side Panel Controls

    SIDE PANEL CONTROLS 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, Ant A/B, INPUT:1,2,3,4 or 5 .
  • Page 8 LAMP 3. Your Hitachi LCD Rear Projection Television may appear to be OFF when it is set to input 1 ~ input 5 and the video signal is not received from the input jacks. Please make sure the Blue Power light indicator is not lit (OFF) when you are not watching for long lasting performance.
  • Page 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 following exam- ples: PHOTO INPUT INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO NOTE: 1.

  • Page 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 can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled “TO CONVERTER”...
  • Page 11 RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. Please see your dealer regarding these “non Hitachi” home control systems (see page 61 to activate this input). TV AS CENTER (INPUTS 1-4) These jacks are for stereo amplifiers with center signal output capability. This feature allows the TV speakers to be used as a center speaker.

  • Page 12: Typical Full-Feature Setup

    Outside antenna or digital cable CONVERTER MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. NOTES: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. Inputs 1 and 2 can accomodate Composite and Component video signals.

  • Page 13: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    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. •...

  • Page 14: Connecting External Audio Devices

    Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement. The television’s internal speakers will act as center speaker (select Audio-Internal Speakers-TV as Center see page 42). These FRONT left and right speakers are connected to the FRONT output of a separate audio amplifier. These REAR left and right speakers are connected to the REAR output of a separate audio amplifier.

  • Page 15: Connecting External Video Devices

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES 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.
  • Page 16 CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • Page 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the TV set below. When using a component with DVI output, you also have to connect the AUDIO OUT (R/L) of the component to the AUDIO IN (R/L) of INPUT 1.
  • Page 19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-P B P R . Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below.

  • Page 20: The Remote Control

    THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic opera- tion keys are grouped together in one area.
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV 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 remote control to TV mode.) MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box (CBL)/Satellite box (SAT) depending on which button is...
  • Page 22 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 mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source.
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to select.

  • Page 24: On-Screen Display

    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 only] The use of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB).
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button ( ) 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 the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).

  • Page 26: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture.
  • Page 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i component input or Digital signal 16x9 Format. 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 picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP sub-pictures or...
  • Page 28 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 return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE).

  • Page 29: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box Functions

    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 of your cable box (refer to page 33 for pre-codes).
  • Page 30 SET-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 the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to page 33 for pre-codes). Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.

  • Page 31: Using The Remote To Control Dvd Functions

    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 of your DVD player (refer to page 33 for pre-codes). Turn ON your DVD player.
  • Page 32 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). Turn ON your VCR. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR.
  • Page 33 GO VIDEO ....09 HITACHI ....00 KENWOOD .

  • Page 34: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
  • Page 35 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Video Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Treble Bass Balance Audio Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness 4:3 Standard...
  • Page 36 Ant A Channel Ant B Manager Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings Locks TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs...

  • Page 37: Picture Mode

    VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can independently customize each of the Video Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV’s performance.
  • Page 38 Use the CURSOR button to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR button to adjust the function. Press the SELECT button to select the function settings. Press MENU to return to the main menu or select Picture Mode to return to the previous menu. Press EXIT to quit the menu.

  • Page 39: Color Management

    VIDEO This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Reset Video Day VIDEO mode. Settings Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move Select...
  • Page 40 This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When Auto Movie Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
  • Page 41 Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experi- ence from two speakers.
  • Page 42 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 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of the TV. The source you select will be displayed above the sources received.
  • Page 43 ASPECT Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move Mode This function manually selects the Aspect Mode from six (6) choices. Use the CURSOR buttons Press the SELECT button to select. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen.

  • Page 44: Channel Manager

    Chan. Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Manager Chan. Manager Ant. A Ant. B Move Select Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move Select Use the CURSOR button...
  • Page 45 CHANNEL MANAGER This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Memory. This will allow you to Auto Channel Scan skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan...

  • Page 46: Channel List

    Channel This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory List (SCAN), and which are protected by LOCK. Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Select Move Use the CURSOR button...
  • Page 47 CHANNEL MANAGER This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this Channel ID feature 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.
  • Page 48 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 preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to enter the access code.
  • Page 49 LOCKS Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to Movie Ratings its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Select Use the CURSOR button...
  • Page 50 Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate TV Ratings due to its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Select Move Use the CURSOR buttons...
  • Page 51 LOCKS Use Canadian Ratings (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that Canadian Ratings you feel might be inappropriate in its content. (Eng) Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move...
  • Page 52 Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various pro- Canadian Ratings gram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. (Frn) Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move...

  • Page 53: Set The Clock

    TIMERS Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer, Auto Power Off and Day/Night Timer Timers Recordings. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” or Day/Night Timer” feature. Set The Clock Timers Set The Clock...

  • Page 54: Set Sleep Timer

    Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Set Sleep Timer Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Move Press the CURSOR button repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00.

  • Page 55: Set Event Timer

    TIMERS This function will automatically operate the Projection TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is Set Event Timer not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will dis- appear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 53).
  • Page 56 Set Auto This function will turn off the TV automatically when a video signal is not detected for 15 minutes. Power Off Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Auto Power Off Move Select Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the sub-menu of your choice.

  • Page 57: Menu Preference

    SETUP Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR buttons the function desired. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Move Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the sub-menu of your choice. Press the SELECT button or the CURSOR button Menu Preference This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays.

  • Page 58: Screen Saver

    Set The This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Menu Background Use CURSOR button 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. Select Solid for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select Shaded for a light background.
  • Page 59 SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Set AV Control Select Move Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the name of the video inputs.
  • Page 60 Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video Set Closed Caption which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions...
  • Page 61 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET AV CONTROL to return to the previous menu. NOTE: For use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. Please see your dealer regarding these “non Hitachi” home control systems. Setup Set Monitor Out...

  • Page 62: Lamp Replacement

    (see page 70-71). NOTES: • Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. LAMP TYPE: LM500 / LAMP PART # UX21513 • When replacing the lamp, let it cool down completely, for approximately 30 to 45 minutes after the power has been switched off and A.C.
  • Page 63 For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to www.lamprecycle.org. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call “1-800-HITACHI.” 120V...
  • Page 64 Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lamp cover. PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER 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.
  • Page 65 For lamp recycling and disposal information, go to www.lamprecycle.org. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call “1-800-HITACHI.” SCREW LAMP COVER...

  • Page 66: Care Of Your Hitachi Television

    Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL...

  • Page 67: Reception Problems

    RECEPTION PROBLEMS NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from the TV set to a considerable distance. • IGNITION 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.

  • Page 68: Useful Info

    3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display.

  • Page 69: Input

    USEFUL INFO Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 1280 Line Horizontal Resolution • Remote (Controls many PVR/VCR brands, cable boxes, 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-P •...
  • Page 70 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 facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
  • Page 71 USEFUL INFO Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call for a copy.
  • Page 72 Accessories ........4 Antennas (Connecting) ......5, 6 Aspect Ratio .
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