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...of the plasma television as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. For more information call your local cable company. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. patents...television programming by direct connection to this can be authorized by your TV screen. A CableCARD provided by TV stations and cable companies, as well as this device that any changes... Continuous on back side of the FCC rules. authorized by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Prevention of a set-top box. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are indicated...
...of the plasma television as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. For more information call your local cable company. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. patents...television programming by direct connection to this can be authorized by your TV screen. A CableCARD provided by TV stations and cable companies, as well as this device that any changes... Continuous on back side of the FCC rules. authorized by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Prevention of a set-top box. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are indicated...
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...For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an HDMI output connection to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an S-Video feature in place of the Plasma television. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) ... This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your digital camera to the Photo Input in 42" models) This cable is used to connect to produce a high quality picture. You must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to...
...For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an HDMI output connection to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an S-Video feature in place of the Plasma television. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) ... This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your digital camera to the Photo Input in 42" models) This cable is used to connect to produce a high quality picture. You must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to...
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.../CD) Scroll up and down to access (FAV) Favorite Channel mode. (Favorite channel is included in the PVR mode. 3. Video Cassette Recorder/Player DVD - The TV's remote control sensor is displayed. CD precode is only available for a complete description of all of devices, such as channel information...pressed. Push down on the right bottom portion of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. MODE INDICATOR Turns on and off. LAST CHANNEL BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT ...
.../CD) Scroll up and down to access (FAV) Favorite Channel mode. (Favorite channel is included in the PVR mode. 3. Video Cassette Recorder/Player DVD - The TV's remote control sensor is displayed. CD precode is only available for a complete description of all of devices, such as channel information...pressed. Push down on the right bottom portion of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. MODE INDICATOR Turns on and off. LAST CHANNEL BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT ...
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...at stand-by mode. The Main Power button is located on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This ...Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use CURSOR PHOTO INPUT POWER ቢ CH+ CH- ቦ VOL + VOL - ቧ INPUT/EXIT MENU/SELECT ብ ባ ቩቪ ቨ REAR/SIDE VIEW ቤ ቫ VIDEO S-VIDEO... ̆ INPUT 5 L/MONO AUDIO R ቨ ቢ SIDE POWER button Press this button to access the INPUT menu. Thread the square hole with the band. It is set TV...
...at stand-by mode. The Main Power button is located on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This ...Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use CURSOR PHOTO INPUT POWER ቢ CH+ CH- ቦ VOL + VOL - ቧ INPUT/EXIT MENU/SELECT ብ ባ ቩቪ ቨ REAR/SIDE VIEW ቤ ቫ VIDEO S-VIDEO... ̆ INPUT 5 L/MONO AUDIO R ቨ ቢ SIDE POWER button Press this button to access the INPUT menu. Thread the square hole with the band. It is set TV...
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... Display Monitor is ON. Press the INPUTS button then use . 2. Display monitor MAIN POWER is set to select INPUT 5. signal). ቪ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when ...Saving) Operating When the main power switch is ON with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the remote control...and the SELECT button on the lower right corner of the display monitor. 10 Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. First time use Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator...
... Display Monitor is ON. Press the INPUTS button then use . 2. Display monitor MAIN POWER is set to select INPUT 5. signal). ቪ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when ...Saving) Operating When the main power switch is ON with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the remote control...and the SELECT button on the lower right corner of the display monitor. 10 Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. First time use Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator...
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... are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. trademarks of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in TV mode. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may be used at the same time...connect anything to your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can select each video source. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for high quality video output. Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Specifically for composite video and component video input. To ensure...
... are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. trademarks of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in TV mode. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may be used at the same time...connect anything to your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can select each video source. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for high quality video output. Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Specifically for composite video and component video input. To ensure...
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... 5 Left Side Panel INPUT 5 R L/MONO ̆ AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHOTO INPUT R L/MONO ̆ AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHOTO INPUT S-Video Cable (Optional, see page 24). However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to select the Antenna or Input of your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near...
... 5 Left Side Panel INPUT 5 R L/MONO ̆ AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHOTO INPUT R L/MONO ̆ AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHOTO INPUT S-Video Cable (Optional, see page 24). However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to select the Antenna or Input of your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near...
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CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Optional S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player (PROVIDED) VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER 14
CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Optional S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player (PROVIDED) VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER 14
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... on connecting your VCR operating guide for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of a Set-Top-Box will assure a more information on the television. 2. Use these connections in place of your other electronic equipment...on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-top-boxes. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It ...
... on connecting your VCR operating guide for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of a Set-Top-Box will assure a more information on the television. 2. Use these connections in place of your other electronic equipment...on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-top-boxes. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It ...
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... DVI to HDMI Cable LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of uncompressed video to -point connection for delivery of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player 17 The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to prevent illegal copying of device... user settings determines final video appearance. 5. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. When using...
... DVI to HDMI Cable LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of uncompressed video to -point connection for delivery of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player 17 The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to prevent illegal copying of device... user settings determines final video appearance. 5. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. When using...
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... box to plugs when connecting to the last channel tuned. set top box. 7. will be abnormal if the connection is played back panel below. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUIDO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR. 1. See page 15 for tips on... the Rear The picture and sound that is loose. 2. Completely insert the connection cord Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT ...
... box to plugs when connecting to the last channel tuned. set top box. 7. will be abnormal if the connection is played back panel below. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUIDO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR. 1. See page 15 for tips on... the Rear The picture and sound that is loose. 2. Completely insert the connection cord Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT ...
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On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your HITACHI remote control to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. This feature helps to highlight SETUP. 6. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel ...two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). The IR Mouse must be used to highlight the SET AV NET features then press the SELECT button. 8. Once...
On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your HITACHI remote control to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. This feature helps to highlight SETUP. 6. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel ...two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). The IR Mouse must be used to highlight the SET AV NET features then press the SELECT button. 8. Once...
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... Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. To operate your satellite receiver. MANUAL MODE (Optional mode...
... Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. To operate your satellite receiver. MANUAL MODE (Optional mode...
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... to the left and right of the phosphors. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Side...8226; Component-720p/1080i Input Note: Please see also page 42). 23 Note: Use this mode for the other ANT input. The Aspect Style setting you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 ...in the lighted area of the picture will automatically be set for only 15% of the display area in order to fill it. • Antenna-Analog • S-Video/Video Input (Auto Aspect: Off) • HDMI-480i...
... to the left and right of the phosphors. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Side...8226; Component-720p/1080i Input Note: Please see also page 42). 23 Note: Use this mode for the other ANT input. The Aspect Style setting you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 ...in the lighted area of the picture will automatically be set for only 15% of the display area in order to fill it. • Antenna-Analog • S-Video/Video Input (Auto Aspect: Off) • HDMI-480i...
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...; GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. PM ST TV-14 V Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Closed Captioning Day CC Off Cable 6 11:00PM Aspect Mode 16:9 Standard Main Picture Source Time When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to INPUT 3 S-IN:3 480i 11...
...; GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. PM ST TV-14 V Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Closed Captioning Day CC Off Cable 6 11:00PM Aspect Mode 16:9 Standard Main Picture Source Time When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to INPUT 3 S-IN:3 480i 11...
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... Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on a chosen channel. Yes -- -- Yes - - 480p/480i/ Analog Tuner Video/S-Video 16:9 4:3 -- Yes Yes - -- - -- Available only in -Picture (PIP) Modes PIP Mode POP PIP 4:3 PIP 16:9 SPLIT SURF 12 PIX Main/ Sub Aspect ANT Digital 16... PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures or Thumbnails.
... Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on a chosen channel. Yes -- -- Yes - - 480p/480i/ Analog Tuner Video/S-Video 16:9 4:3 -- Yes Yes - -- - -- Available only in -Picture (PIP) Modes PIP Mode POP PIP 4:3 PIP 16:9 SPLIT SURF 12 PIX Main/ Sub Aspect ANT Digital 16... PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures or Thumbnails.
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... Wizard Feature to factory settings. Choose to Reset Video Settings to display dialogue/text. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. Select Language options if available. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. PoPwoewr eSrwSivweilvel Unlocked Power Swivel enabled. Engage Lock Choose to upgrade TV software. Select to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. TV Ratings Block various...
... Wizard Feature to factory settings. Choose to Reset Video Settings to display dialogue/text. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. Select Language options if available. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. PoPwoewr eSrwSivweilvel Unlocked Power Swivel enabled. Engage Lock Choose to upgrade TV software. Select to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. TV Ratings Block various...
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...Video setting. Also, each of each other based on it will activate the circuitry for this special feature to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Theatrical movies are shot on OR the input signal to the main menu. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma... and adjusted in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. 42 On-Screen Display Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate color or set to Normal for a balanced White to select when aspect ...
...Video setting. Also, each of each other based on it will activate the circuitry for this special feature to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Theatrical movies are shot on OR the input signal to the main menu. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma... and adjusted in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. 42 On-Screen Display Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate color or set to Normal for a balanced White to select when aspect ...
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...774;, ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL to Reset the Video Settings. Press the SELECT button to highlight functions. 2. Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the PIP modes. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to the original factory Settings on all modes during the next power on/off... is selected in Standard mode or use of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. 1. If RESET is recommended to watch 4:3 signal with gray side bar. Video Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching...
...774;, ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL to Reset the Video Settings. Press the SELECT button to highlight functions. 2. Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the PIP modes. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to the original factory Settings on all modes during the next power on/off... is selected in Standard mode or use of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. 1. If RESET is recommended to watch 4:3 signal with gray side bar. Video Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching...
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... Tips 2-3 Channel Manager 46-47 Auto Channel Scan 46 Clock 53 Closed Captions Captions 68 Color Temperature 42 Color 41 Contrast 41 Contrast Mode 42 E Event Timer 55 External Video Source 13-19 Remote Control Functions 21-38 Programming Codes 37-38 Installing Batteries 4 S Screen Saver ... Mode 29 T F Favorite Channel 27 Freeze 8, 30 H Timers 53-55 Tint 41 Treble 44 V HDMI 17 Video Settings 41-43 I Input Setup 58 L Language Menu Language 56 Locks Change Access Code 48 Channel Lock 48 Front Panel Lock 48 Movie Ratings 49 TV Ratings 50 TV Ratings (Canadian -
... Tips 2-3 Channel Manager 46-47 Auto Channel Scan 46 Clock 53 Closed Captions Captions 68 Color Temperature 42 Color 41 Contrast 41 Contrast Mode 42 E Event Timer 55 External Video Source 13-19 Remote Control Functions 21-38 Programming Codes 37-38 Installing Batteries 4 S Screen Saver ... Mode 29 T F Favorite Channel 27 Freeze 8, 30 H Timers 53-55 Tint 41 Treble 44 V HDMI 17 Video Settings 41-43 I Input Setup 58 L Language Menu Language 56 Locks Change Access Code 48 Channel Lock 48 Front Panel Lock 48 Movie Ratings 49 TV Ratings 50 TV Ratings (Canadian -