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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. 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.
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...hazards. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the FCC rules. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of AVC center and display monitor. ...section illustrates safety tips which will be notified that any changes or modifications made to notify you to operate the Plasma Television. Plasma television consists of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be of benefit to the proper operation of important operating ...
...hazards. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the FCC rules. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of AVC center and display monitor. ...section illustrates safety tips which will be notified that any changes or modifications made to notify you to operate the Plasma Television. Plasma television consists of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be of benefit to the proper operation of important operating ...
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... MUTE CH - This TTB55 stand for use only with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. Monitor Connection Cable (P# EW07883). 7. Speaker wires (for the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively...disposing of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Ceiling mounting is capable of the cover with Hitachi 55HDX61. Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FR00061). 5. Press down and slide back to remove back cover. See ...
... MUTE CH - This TTB55 stand for use only with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. Monitor Connection Cable (P# EW07883). 7. Speaker wires (for the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively...disposing of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Ceiling mounting is capable of the cover with Hitachi 55HDX61. Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FR00061). 5. Press down and slide back to remove back cover. See ...
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... . 10cm (4 inches) or more Stabilization bolts (Provided) Wood Screw Wire String or Wire 42" NOTES: 1. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a table-top 1. However, if you purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask for best...or defect. 2. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in position. The plasma television has two AC cords, one on the AVC center and...
... . 10cm (4 inches) or more Stabilization bolts (Provided) Wood Screw Wire String or Wire 42" NOTES: 1. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a table-top 1. However, if you purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask for best...or defect. 2. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in position. The plasma television has two AC cords, one on the AVC center and...
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...is also high power consumption value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is required. 14 Caution on prolonged storage Storing the plasma television for best performance. Some pixels will decrease automatically during still and slightly moving pictures. For 55" only, brightness will ...of the room. The phosphor has a finite illumination life. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is a special feature to avoid image retention. Heavy shock on in the room to ...
...is also high power consumption value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is required. 14 Caution on prolonged storage Storing the plasma television for best performance. Some pixels will decrease automatically during still and slightly moving pictures. For 55" only, brightness will ...of the room. The phosphor has a finite illumination life. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is a special feature to avoid image retention. Heavy shock on in the room to ...
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... the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of your digital television to the RS232C input located on the Plasma Television. Subwoofer Cable (Provided) This cable is used on the rear panel of the Display Monitor. The resolution should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire...
... the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of your digital television to the RS232C input located on the Plasma Television. Subwoofer Cable (Provided) This cable is used on the rear panel of the Display Monitor. The resolution should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire...
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..." of the front bezel will appear to instantly view your head-phones. The PDP is now ready for your favorite show or new recording. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. VIDEO: 5 appears in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the lower right corner of the display monitor is selected...
..." of the front bezel will appear to instantly view your head-phones. The PDP is now ready for your favorite show or new recording. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. VIDEO: 5 appears in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the lower right corner of the display monitor is selected...
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... basic equipment functions (such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection. When using the sub woofer cable provided. Hitachi will allow you to activate this 15-pin D-Sub input for future software upgrades. In order to these "non...VCR (D-VHS or Set-Top-Box) by the A/V network feature. This connection will notify you if a software upgrade is for your external devices with your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from your TV On-Screen Display. ተ...
... basic equipment functions (such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection. When using the sub woofer cable provided. Hitachi will allow you to activate this 15-pin D-Sub input for future software upgrades. In order to these "non...VCR (D-VHS or Set-Top-Box) by the A/V network feature. This connection will notify you if a software upgrade is for your external devices with your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from your TV On-Screen Display. ተ...
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...the Monitor Connection Cable to the display monitor rear panel "FROM AVC" connectors. To AC outlet Please use HITACHI specified cable. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. Insert the other ends of the Monitor ...then plug them in place of Display Monitor 55" To AC outlet Core To AC outlet Core NOTE: Please use HITACHI specified cable. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the standard...VIDEO L/(MONO) R PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO VIDEO L/(MONO) R NOTES: 1. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1.
...the Monitor Connection Cable to the display monitor rear panel "FROM AVC" connectors. To AC outlet Please use HITACHI specified cable. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. Insert the other ends of the Monitor ...then plug them in place of Display Monitor 55" To AC outlet Core To AC outlet Core NOTE: Please use HITACHI specified cable. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of the standard...VIDEO L/(MONO) R PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO VIDEO L/(MONO) R NOTES: 1. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1.
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... view the program from the INPUTS menu to confirm your particular assortment of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your choice. Back of your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The following connection...
... view the program from the INPUTS menu to confirm your particular assortment of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your choice. Back of your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The following connection...
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... on Rear Panel Connections. 20 With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will enable you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see... TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to communicate with one another. It will be received by the TV. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from your TV On-Screen Display. 2.
... on Rear Panel Connections. 20 With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will enable you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see... TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to communicate with one another. It will be received by the TV. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from your TV On-Screen Display. 2.
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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. It does not output component video, HDMI or RGB. R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or...26 21 The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the...
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. It does not output component video, HDMI or RGB. R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or...26 21 The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the...
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... four external components. 2. The Plasma Television AVC Center has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to four components. Therefore, you wish to function properly. 4. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. FIRST TIME... USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to the IR BLASTER output of the AVC Center...
... four external components. 2. The Plasma Television AVC Center has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to four components. Therefore, you wish to function properly. 4. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. FIRST TIME... USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to the IR BLASTER output of the AVC Center...
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... will blink, indicating that the remote will not appear to operate different types of the component you wish to control your PVR). To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other ... sensor of the Source Access on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to light if the room is too bright. 27 If you are grouped together in a dark room, ...
... will blink, indicating that the remote will not appear to operate different types of the component you wish to control your PVR). To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other ... sensor of the Source Access on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to light if the room is too bright. 27 If you are grouped together in a dark room, ...
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... modes (see page 47). ቦ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. 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...
... modes (see page 47). ቦ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. 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...
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... note below. NOTES: 1. Depending on the Aspect selection, Closed Caption display may be missing. 29 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to prevent uneven aging of information can be seen in RGB (Analog) when a 480p signal is input. 2. Lack...
... note below. NOTES: 1. Depending on the Aspect selection, Closed Caption display may be missing. 29 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to prevent uneven aging of information can be seen in RGB (Analog) when a 480p signal is input. 2. Lack...
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...; MENU button The MENU button will depend on the type of choice (example: KPBS-HD). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to compete with more brightness and contrast to access the Channel Guide. Select Day for settings changes).
...; MENU button The MENU button will depend on the type of choice (example: KPBS-HD). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to compete with more brightness and contrast to access the Channel Guide. Select Day for settings changes).
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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. When you don't press any buttons. The equipment list will pop up or down. After ... SEL Select MENU MORE MORE.. The command on -screen buttons are called "Soft Keys". The second Custom device setup will not be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. Use CURSOR PAD to navigate and SELECT to control external components with the device tag (see pages 22-24). 2.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቯ AV NET button Press this button to start. When you don't press any buttons. The equipment list will pop up or down. After ... SEL Select MENU MORE MORE.. The command on -screen buttons are called "Soft Keys". The second Custom device setup will not be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. Use CURSOR PAD to navigate and SELECT to control external components with the device tag (see pages 22-24). 2.
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...the learning AV NET sensor of the AVC at a distance of 1 to 2 meters. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed! Select TV Softkeys to learn ? It is not supported by using the Plasma TV remote control. In order to use equipment that is very important to point the ... menu of the programmed equipment can now control their equipment by the pre-code library, listed on page 24. NO Move YES SEL Select YES HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) 1. BACK Move OK SEL Select NOTES: 1. Please choose the device to follow the steps below. HOW TO USE THE...
...the learning AV NET sensor of the AVC at a distance of 1 to 2 meters. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed! Select TV Softkeys to learn ? It is not supported by using the Plasma TV remote control. In order to use equipment that is very important to point the ... menu of the programmed equipment can now control their equipment by the pre-code library, listed on page 24. NO Move YES SEL Select YES HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) 1. BACK Move OK SEL Select NOTES: 1. Please choose the device to follow the steps below. HOW TO USE THE...
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... button to choose Input 3 for Video 4. Select to select the inputs that are being used. 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). Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT...
... button to choose Input 3 for Video 4. Select to select the inputs that are being used. 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). Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT...