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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 42HDX61, 55HDX61 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-78 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 79-88 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 89-99 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 42HDX61, 55HDX61 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-78 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 79-88 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 89-99 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...radiation. More-over, please treat the plasma panel with great care because of the periphery, points with speaker placement for long. - If the TV does not turn ON, please wait a little before turning ON again. 6 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The ...major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in the room...
...radiation. More-over, please treat the plasma panel with great care because of the periphery, points with speaker placement for long. - If the TV does not turn ON, please wait a little before turning ON again. 6 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The ...major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in the room...
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...off. ቨ POWER light indicator To turn on the AVC box if the "MAIN POWER" of the TV screen. The PDP is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to be turned...turned off operation. Turning on the AVC Power will appear to instantly view your head-phones. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on /off or in ...-by indicator lamp located on the display monitor is ON, and the AVC Center is OFF. The TV's internal speakers can also be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER...
...off. ቨ POWER light indicator To turn on the AVC box if the "MAIN POWER" of the TV screen. The PDP is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to be turned...turned off operation. Turning on the AVC Power will appear to instantly view your head-phones. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on /off or in ...-by indicator lamp located on the display monitor is ON, and the AVC Center is OFF. The TV's internal speakers can also be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER...
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... SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Then press the SELECT button to one of VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR 15
... SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Then press the SELECT button to one of VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR 15
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...IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu, press the AV NET button on the Remote Control. 3. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will enable you enable video and audio digital data... exchange between a compatible device. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to communicate with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. This connection also enables...
...IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu, press the AV NET button on the Remote Control. 3. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will enable you enable video and audio digital data... exchange between a compatible device. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to communicate with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. This connection also enables...
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.... FIRST TIME USE OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all ...
.... FIRST TIME USE OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all ...
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..., etc.). This feature helps to control. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to function properly. 4. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Press the AV NET button on page 24. 22 The correct codes must be entered for AV network are on...
..., etc.). This feature helps to control. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to function properly. 4. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Press the AV NET button on page 24. 22 The correct codes must be entered for AV network are on...
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... this time and the current mode indicator will now control your DVD Player (see page 43 for 8 seconds during this button to control your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player and select DVD by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the...indicating that the remote will light for instructions on how to program the remote to light up the buttons. The illumination will now control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on...
... this time and the current mode indicator will now control your DVD Player (see page 43 for 8 seconds during this button to control your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player and select DVD by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the...indicating that the remote will light for instructions on how to program the remote to light up the buttons. The illumination will now control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on...
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Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze 28 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ... (̇ , ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in an optional Input access feature (see page 47). ቦ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to...
Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze 28 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ... (̇ , ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in an optional Input access feature (see page 47). ቦ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to...
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...:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 Zoom Use this aspect to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL...
...:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 Zoom Use this aspect to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL...
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.... Press the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to normal viewing. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to display available program information. Select Day for a more brightness and contrast to toggle between Day and Night...
.... Press the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to normal viewing. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to display available program information. Select Day for a more brightness and contrast to toggle between Day and Night...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቯ AV NET button Press this button to start. The command on -...ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move AV NET Return 2x DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR b MORE Move SEL Select MORE.. 2x DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ AUDIO ...Custom Device Setup POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR INFO GUIDE MORE Move SEL Select MORE.. After completion, the "Custom" tag will be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. The AV Net allows the user to select ...
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቯ AV NET button Press this button to start. The command on -...ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move AV NET Return 2x DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR b MORE Move SEL Select MORE.. 2x DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ AUDIO ...Custom Device Setup POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR INFO GUIDE MORE Move SEL Select MORE.. After completion, the "Custom" tag will be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. The AV Net allows the user to select ...
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... the CURSOR PAD/SELECT button to select DEVICE SETUP, press the SELECT button. 3. Move SEL Next Step HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Select the VCR3 softkey to learn , press the SELECT button. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold the ̈̈ button of the VCR remote control while ... THE REMOTE CONTROL Transfer was successfull Press OK to select Setup, press the SELECT button. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to use CURSOR PAD and EXIT...
... the CURSOR PAD/SELECT button to select DEVICE SETUP, press the SELECT button. 3. Move SEL Next Step HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Select the VCR3 softkey to learn , press the SELECT button. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold the ̈̈ button of the VCR remote control while ... THE REMOTE CONTROL Transfer was successfull Press OK to select Setup, press the SELECT button. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to use CURSOR PAD and EXIT...
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... 3 Input 4 Input 5 RGB IEEE 1394 Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in TV mode, press this button to select the inputs that are being used. Select to choose for Video 2. Select to choose Input 5 for RGB input (see... choose for Video 5. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to access the INPUTS menu. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the AVC (see page 34).
... 3 Input 4 Input 5 RGB IEEE 1394 Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in TV mode, press this button to select the inputs that are being used. Select to choose for Video 2. Select to choose Input 5 for RGB input (see... choose for Video 5. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to access the INPUTS menu. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the AVC (see page 34).
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.... 3. The screen may show "Input device not detected" due to view the chosen picture number. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Digital cameras with low battery power may not work with this menu item to slow.... 34 Date Resolution File Name JUMP Select this Photo Input. 6. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your Photo Input connections. 8. The maximum number of the TV.
.... 3. The screen may show "Input device not detected" due to view the chosen picture number. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Digital cameras with low battery power may not work with this menu item to slow.... 34 Date Resolution File Name JUMP Select this Photo Input. 6. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your Photo Input connections. 8. The maximum number of the TV.
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to highlight Slideshow item. Use CURSOR PAD ... used in THUMBNAIL view. JPEG format should be first placed on a computer may not be set . 5. This TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. The Rotate feature can be displayed on a computer ... Photos in the Digital Camera. etc. Press EXIT to 8th: letters. Photo file names modified on the TV set from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Supported image types are up to change interval time from ...
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to highlight Slideshow item. Use CURSOR PAD ... used in THUMBNAIL view. JPEG format should be first placed on a computer may not be set . 5. This TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. The Rotate feature can be displayed on a computer ... Photos in the Digital Camera. etc. Press EXIT to 8th: letters. Photo file names modified on the TV set from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Supported image types are up to change interval time from ...
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...Press the SELECT button to highlight connected device (example D-VHS1). Not all devices with IEEE1394 capability are not available when DVHS is pressed. 5. TV IN/OUT functions are compatible with a DV camcorder (Digital Video Camcorder) or a PC. 4. Press the INPUTS button, CURSOR PAD and SELECT... can be automatically recognized if properly connected. 2. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO A/V NET GUIDE CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this TV. Press down on CURSOR PAD to highlight POWER. Use CURSOR PAD ̈ to select connected device (example D-VHS1). The On...
...Press the SELECT button to highlight connected device (example D-VHS1). Not all devices with IEEE1394 capability are not available when DVHS is pressed. 5. TV IN/OUT functions are compatible with a DV camcorder (Digital Video Camcorder) or a PC. 4. Press the INPUTS button, CURSOR PAD and SELECT... can be automatically recognized if properly connected. 2. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO A/V NET GUIDE CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this TV. Press down on CURSOR PAD to highlight POWER. Use CURSOR PAD ̈ to select connected device (example D-VHS1). The On...
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... will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. 2. PM --:-- THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo...to VIDEO: 1. AM --:-- AM --:-- AM REC --:-- AM Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast Rating TV-Y INFO Signal Format 720p Format Day/Night Mode Closed Captioning Aspect Mode Day CC Off 4:3 ...
... will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. 2. PM --:-- THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo...to VIDEO: 1. AM --:-- AM --:-- AM REC --:-- AM Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast Rating TV-Y INFO Signal Format 720p Format Day/Night Mode Closed Captioning Aspect Mode Day CC Off 4:3 ...
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... is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on and Closed Caption is set when the TV is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when... to enter one, two, or three numbers to AUTO (see page 76). THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. Volume 8 Soft Mute...
... is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on and Closed Caption is set when the TV is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when... to enter one, two, or three numbers to AUTO (see page 76). THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. Volume 8 Soft Mute...
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...:1, INPUT:2, INPUT:4 or INPUT:5). ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will move the sub-picture. ANT B can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs. ባ ቢ A/V NET Back of VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR GUIDE Use above... (̇, ̈). PIP MODE Picture-in one program at the same time. THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆, ̄) to view antenna inputs on the INPUT signal. To change the...
...:1, INPUT:2, INPUT:4 or INPUT:5). ቢ PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will move the sub-picture. ANT B can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs. ባ ቢ A/V NET Back of VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR GUIDE Use above... (̇, ̈). PIP MODE Picture-in one program at the same time. THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆, ̄) to view antenna inputs on the INPUT signal. To change the...