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Hitachi 50C10 Operating Manual

Hitachi 50C10 Operating Manual

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LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 50C10, 50C10E
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3
FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 4-19
THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 20-31
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY........................................................................................................ 32-56
LAMP REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................... 57-60
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................... 61
RECEPTION PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................ 62
USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ...................................................................................... 63-70
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  • Page 1 FIRST TIME USE ... 4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL ... 20-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY... 32-56 LAMP REPLACEMENT ... 57-60 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TV & REMOTE CONTROL ... 61 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ... 62 USEFUL INFORMATION / INDEX ... 63-70 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: Important Safety Instructions

    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

    CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and video tape storage. CAUTION: 1. This SP50W and SP50WS LCD stand for use only with Hitachi 50C10 and 50C10E. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
  • Page 5 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 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: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT 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 select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source.
  • 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 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 following examples: INPUT 5 AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO S-VIDEO 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture NOTE: may be abnormal.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Jacks

    Antenna Input/Output ANT A- A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT A can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B- A 75-Ohm RF antenna or CATV (Cable TV) input. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.
  • Page 11 REAR PANEL JACKS Component: Y-P Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. S-VIDEO has priority NOTES: over VIDEO input.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter CONVERTER AUDIO TO HI-FI CENTER OUTPUT INPUT Cable TV Box CENTER OUTPUT INPUT Stereo System Amplifier NOTES: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5.

  • Page 13: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO and DVI-HDTV 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 output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television.
  • Page 14 To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the TV remote control, connect the system as shown below. Stereo System Amplifier NOTES: 1. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set.
  • Page 15 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 INPUT2~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 DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the TV set below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • 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

    In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV, the new remote control is designed to operate differ- ent types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD REAR PTV TV POWER button PICTURE-IN-PICTURE DAY/NIGHT button SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons VOLUME, MUTE buttons CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons ANT button VID1~VID5 buttons POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 25, 26 and 27 for description.
  • Page 22 VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) 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 23 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, 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.
  • Page 24 SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer in the lower center of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to this timer up to a maximum of three hours. Once set, use the INFO button to view time remaining. INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID.
  • Page 25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV incorporates dual tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This dual tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.
  • Page 26 SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main Picture SURF button PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, Press the SURF button a second time or EXIT button to remove the sub-pictures from the screen.
  • Page 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE 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 FREEZE button again.

  • Page 28: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    USING THE 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 31 for pre-codes). Turn ON your VCR.
  • Page 29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable/satellite boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote sys- tem of your cable/satellite box (refer to page 31). Turn ON your cable/satellite box.

  • Page 30: 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 31 for pre-codes). Turn ON your DVD player.
  • Page 31 Ecostar ........32 Hitachi ........29 Hughes .

  • Page 32: On-Screen Display

    1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD Rear PTV. 2. Press the CURSOR 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press CURSOR to access Favorite Channels menu.

  • Page 33: Movie Ratings

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Video Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Audio Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness...
  • Page 34 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can customize each of the Video Inputs to Video your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected mode will reset to initial conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV’s performance.
  • Page 35 VIDEO Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks MENU Setup Move Use the CURSOR button to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR button Press the CURSOR buttons to adjust the function. Press MENU to return to main menu. Press EXIT to quit menu.
  • Page 36 This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day Mode Reset Video condition depending on the selected Video mode. Settings Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings...
  • Page 37 This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned On from the Video menu, your Hitachi LCD TV will activate the cir- cuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
  • Page 38 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks MENU Setup Move Press CURSOR buttons to select menu item. Press CURSOR buttons to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to the main menu. If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting treble.
  • Page 39 Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from just two speak- ers (or) the two channel speakers of your HITACHI LCD television. If your HITACHI LCD television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experience from two speakers and even more complete and accurate repro- duction of the original performance.
  • Page 40 Aspect Mode Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press CURSOR buttons to select menu item. Press the SELECT button to select. A “✓” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. 1.
  • Page 41 CHANNEL MANAGER Chan. Manager Select Antenna if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Chan. Manager Ant. A Ant. B Move Select Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move Select...
  • Page 42 This feature will automatically store active TV channels in AUTO CHANNEL SCAN. 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 Channel List...
  • Page 43 CHANNEL MANAGER This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (Ch ID), which have been added to Channel List Channel Memory (Scan), and which are protected by Lock. Chan. Manager Ant. A Channel Source Antenna Cable(1) Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move Select...
  • Page 44 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 channels a name when Cable TV signal source is selected. Chan.

  • Page 45: Locks

    LOCKS This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Locks 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 secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to select access code.

  • Page 46: Table Of Contents

    Use MOVIE RATINGS to block from showing any movie you feel might have inappropriate Movie Ratings content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Select Use CURSOR to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block.

  • Page 47: Change Access Code

    LOCKS Use TV RATINGS to block from showing any programs or movies you feel might have TV Ratings inappropriate content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Select Use CURSOR to highlight the category that you want to block.
  • Page 48 Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada Canadian Ratings that 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 49: Children Under 13

    LOCKS 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 50 Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR Setup function desired. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move Use CURSOR to select the sub-menu of your choice. Menu Preference This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver...
  • Page 51 SETUP Set The This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Menu Background Use CURSOR to highlight Set The Menu Background (shaded or solid), and press the SELECT button to select setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to previous menu. Select Solid for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), or select Shaded for a light background.
  • Page 52 The time must be adjusted before you can use the “Set Event Timer” or “TV Time Out” features. Set The Clock Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions Move...
  • Page 53 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 Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions Move Select...
  • Page 54 This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. Set The Color HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-P System SDTV/DVD - Standard Definition Television or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc Player) Y-C NOTES: 1.
  • Page 55 SETUP This function will automatically turn the LCD Rear Projection TV on and off, one time only, every day, Set Event Timer or once a week. This Event Timer is only for Ant A/Ant B. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear in Ant A and Ant B. The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 52).
  • Page 56 CLOSED CAPTIONS are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video 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 Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel...

  • Page 57: Lamp Replacement

    30-45 minutes. If “LAMP” indicator is still lit, please contact your authorized service center (see page 65-66). NOTES: • Contact your Hitachi dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. LAMP TYPE PART# LM500 UX21513 •...
  • Page 58 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.” LAMP REPLACEMENT PUSH...
  • Page 59 LAMP REPLACEMENT Remove the screw securing the lamp cover with a Phillips head screw driver as shown. Remove the lamp cover. PHILLIP HEAD SCREW DRIVER THE LAMP IS VERY HOT AND MAY CAUSE FIRE OR SEVERE BURNS. WAIT AT LEAST 30~45 NOTE: MINUTES TO ALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LAMP REMOVAL.

  • Page 60: Lamp Replacement

    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 61 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.

  • Page 62: Reception Problems

    The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment NOTE: from the TV set to a considerable distance. RECEPTION PROBLEMS • 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 63: 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 64 Audio (Fixed) ....470mVrms, 1k Ohm • S-Video Luminance (Y) ..1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm Chrominance (C) ..0.286Vp-p, 75 Ohm Dimensions: 50C10/50C10E • Height (in.) 35 1/2 (mm) •...
  • Page 65 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 66 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 67 INDEX INDEX Accessories, 4 Antennas (Connecting), 5, 6 Aspect Ratio, 23 Audio (Sound Enhancement) SRS, 39 BBE, 39 Audio Settings, 38 - 39 Audio Source, 38 Auto Color, 37 Auto Noise Cancel, 38 Balance, 38 Bass, 38 Black Enhancement, 35 Black Side Panel, 54 Brightness, 35 Channel Manager, 41 - 42...
  • Page 68 Lamp Lamp Indicator, 8 Lamp Replacement, 57-60 Language Menu Language, 50 Locks Change Access Code, 45 Channel Lock, 45 Input Lock, 45 Front Panel Lock, 45 TV Time Lock, 45 Movie Ratings, 46 TV Ratings, 47 TV Ratings (Canadian - English), 48 TV Ratings (Canadian - French), 49 Loudness, 38 Menu Preference...
  • Page 69 NOTES...
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