User manual HITACHI 60V500A

[. . . ] LCD REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION 50V500 60V500A OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-22 Page 7 updated 01/09/04 THE REMOTE CONTROL 23-43 Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 44-68 Sel USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 69-80 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. [. . . ] Picture sound and channel can be controlled when it is highlighted. SWAP SPLIT THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTE: The SWAP button will only operate in POP/PIP/SPLIT PIP mode. PIP MODE button To change between the available PIP modes (moving picture - SPLIT, POP or PIP; freeze picture - SPLIT, STROBE, MAIN and SUB) press the PIP MODE button when PIP is ON. a) Moving Picture PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) MODES POP PIP SPLIT NTSC (ANT A/B) YES x YES 480i YES x YES 480p x x YES 720p x x YES 1080i x YES YES NOTE: PIP modes will depend on the type of signal format received. b) Freeze Picture Freeze PIP MODE PIP MODE PIP MODE PIP MODE 4 PIP MODE Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze FREEZE MODES POP PIP NTSC (ANT A/B) YES x 480i YES x 480p x x 720p x x 1080i x YES SPLIT STROBE YES YES YES YES YES X YES X YES X NOTE: Freeze modes will depend on the type of signal format received. 35 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. NOTE: When PIP is on, the FREEZE function will only operate when POP/PIP/SPLIT mode is chosen. FREEZE button (with PIP OFF) Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture, depending on the PIP mode selected (POP Main Freeze, POP Sub Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). To change FREEZE modes, use the PIP MODE button to cycle through the four different modes. Press the FREEZE button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will show in the Main Picture. This feature is useful for freezing a picture frame with addresses. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P. O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P. O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE FREEZE THE REMOTE CONTROL POP SUB FREEZE (with PIP OFF) PIP should be in POP mode. Press the PIP button and then press the FREEZE button to freeze the sub-picture. Press the FREEZE button again and press the PIP button to return to normal viewing. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P. O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE PIP Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P. O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 PIP SPLIT FREEZE(with PIP OFF) PIP should be in SPLIT mode. Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will freeze). Press the FREEZE button again to return to normal viewing. Main Picture Sub Picture FREEZE FREEZE STROBE FREEZE(with PIP OFF) PIP should be in SURF mode. Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing. This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details, for example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing. FREEZE FREEZE NOTES: 1. When in Ant A/Ant B, the FREEZE mode cycles through POP main, POP sub, SPLIT and STROBE. 36 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR (refer to page 43 for pre-codes). Hold down the VCR button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR, as shown on page 43. The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered. [. . . ] Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. · GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception. Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers. · SNOW: If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots. [. . . ]