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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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...proper operation of the AVC center/display monitor as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NOTE: This Plasma Television will enable HITACHI to very high voltages and other hazards. Please fill out your product model. The exclamation point... event that are indicated on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the Plasma Television and call your HITACHI Plasma Television. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this can expose you to notify you...
...proper operation of the AVC center/display monitor as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NOTE: This Plasma Television will enable HITACHI to very high voltages and other hazards. Please fill out your product model. The exclamation point... event that are indicated on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the Plasma Television and call your HITACHI Plasma Television. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this can expose you to notify you...
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... slide back to remove. Monitor Connection Cable (P# EW07883). 7. Replace the cover. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES "AA" Batteries POWER CORD MONITOR CONNECTION CABLE IR MOUSE CABLE 3. This plasma television product is capable of explosion if battery is not recommended. Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 8. 55" Table Top Stand (TTB55) (P# QJ01442K) (Optional). 9. FIRST ... CLU-3841WL (P# HL02061). 2. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). 11. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Lift up on bottom of the packing material. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61.
... slide back to remove. Monitor Connection Cable (P# EW07883). 7. Replace the cover. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES "AA" Batteries POWER CORD MONITOR CONNECTION CABLE IR MOUSE CABLE 3. This plasma television product is capable of explosion if battery is not recommended. Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 8. 55" Table Top Stand (TTB55) (P# QJ01442K) (Optional). 9. FIRST ... CLU-3841WL (P# HL02061). 2. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). 11. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Lift up on bottom of the packing material. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61.
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...recommended for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 5 Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set . The plasma television has two AC cords, one on the AVC center and the other on the picture screen. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes,... best performance. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire 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 a table-top 1. Caution when moving the Display...
...recommended for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 5 Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set . The plasma television has two AC cords, one on the AVC center and the other on the picture screen. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes,... best performance. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire 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 a table-top 1. Caution when moving the Display...
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... value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is required. 14 Caution on prolonged storage Storing the plasma television for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best,...and brightness controls. 9 Luminosity and contrast PDP television has luminosity and low contrast compared with speaker placement for a period of more than a Cathode-ray-tube. 6 Plasma Surface The plasma panel is made from plasma display monitor's panel. This arching sound is ...
... value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is required. 14 Caution on prolonged storage Storing the plasma television for best performance. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best,...and brightness controls. 9 Luminosity and contrast PDP television has luminosity and low contrast compared with speaker placement for a period of more than a Cathode-ray-tube. 6 Plasma Surface The plasma panel is made from plasma display monitor's panel. This arching sound is ...
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...Network is used . Subwoofer Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect an external audio component input to the IR output on the television. Below are illustrations and names of the Display Monitor. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the subwoofer output of common...rear jack panel and front control panel. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used to inputs and outputs located on the Plasma Television. HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. Use this cable for ...
...Network is used . Subwoofer Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect an external audio component input to the IR output on the television. Below are illustrations and names of the Display Monitor. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the subwoofer output of common...rear jack panel and front control panel. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used to inputs and outputs located on the Plasma Television. HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. Use this cable for ...
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...receive written notification, please complete and return your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see your dealer regarding ...Video control systems which are available for your external devices with personal computers. 2. Audio Input Connect audio for consumer electronics. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with RGB output (see page 25). ቩ RGB...
...receive written notification, please complete and return your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see your dealer regarding ...Video control systems which are available for your external devices with personal computers. 2. Audio Input Connect audio for consumer electronics. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with RGB output (see page 25). ቩ RGB...
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... LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control basic equipment functions (such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to control the D-VHS from your TV On...-Screen Display. 2. This connection also enables you to communicate with one another. 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...
... LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control basic equipment functions (such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to control the D-VHS from your TV On...-Screen Display. 2. This connection also enables you to communicate with one another. 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...
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... a fixed output. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. It does not output component...
... a fixed output. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. It does not output component...
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...components. The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect up to a total of the external components you can use your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the infrared sensor of four...IR BLASTER output of the external components infrared sensor for AV network are on page 24. 22 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD...
...components. The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect up to a total of the external components you can use your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the infrared sensor of four...IR BLASTER output of the external components infrared sensor for AV network are on page 24. 22 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD...
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...area. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the set-top-..., indicating that the remote will now control your cable box (see page 46 for instructions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 If you wish to control and select AMP by...mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will light for instruction on the remote. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing the...
...area. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the set-top-..., indicating that the remote will now control your cable box (see page 46 for instructions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 If you wish to control and select AMP by...mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will light for instruction on the remote. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing the...
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..., the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user's preference in each ...
..., the disparity between the two frame rates must be available (grayed out). Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user's preference in each ...
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... right balance of the TV. Balance This function will allow you are trademarks of a stadium that channel. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will control the left to OFF, the Plasma TV speakers and the subwoofer output are received (monaural is useful when setting up the external speakers. The sources received will...), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which may be displayed at the top right edge of the Plasma TV internal speakers. If you select will be a secondary language, weather report, etc.
... right balance of the TV. Balance This function will allow you are trademarks of a stadium that channel. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will control the left to OFF, the Plasma TV speakers and the subwoofer output are received (monaural is useful when setting up the external speakers. The sources received will...), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which may be displayed at the top right edge of the Plasma TV internal speakers. If you select will be a secondary language, weather report, etc.
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... on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can resolve pattern mark to the Plasma Television. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to a certain degree, if caution is visible.
... on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can resolve pattern mark to the Plasma Television. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to a certain degree, if caution is visible.
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Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing to one pixel). This Plasma Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below. 1. Signal Name 1 VESA 2 VGA 3 4 5 6 7 VESA 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1080i 15 720p 16 ... RGB ANALOG OUTPUT 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 SET-TOP-BOX AUDIO OUT D-SUB 15 Pin RGB Cable (Optional) Audio Cable (Optional) This Plasma Television can accept the following signal formats. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal...
Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing to one pixel). This Plasma Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below. 1. Signal Name 1 VESA 2 VGA 3 4 5 6 7 VESA 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1080i 15 720p 16 ... RGB ANALOG OUTPUT 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 SET-TOP-BOX AUDIO OUT D-SUB 15 Pin RGB Cable (Optional) Audio Cable (Optional) This Plasma Television can accept the following signal formats. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal...
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... and dry with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Place your screen with a soft cloth. Do not leave it on your Plasma Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to the precision parts. Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a...When the batteries run down, remote control operation will not be used for instance, when you go on the floor, etc. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with two new "AA" or "AAA" size batteries. A mild soap may cause...
... and dry with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Place your screen with a soft cloth. Do not leave it on your Plasma Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to the precision parts. Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a...When the batteries run down, remote control operation will not be used for instance, when you go on the floor, etc. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with two new "AA" or "AAA" size batteries. A mild soap may cause...
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...; Adjust the clock phase for the clearest viewing. (RGB input) • Vertical stripes appear, depending on the screen contents. • The plasma display panel is extremely weak, it occurs, switch to Radio receivers. Keep the monitor away from tall buildings, hills or some cases, causes loss... S1 (S2) output). 90 Please note that this monitor causes a problem to light. But when it may also be marred by the television signal following steps: - RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may improve reception. Changing the ...
...; Adjust the clock phase for the clearest viewing. (RGB input) • Vertical stripes appear, depending on the screen contents. • The plasma display panel is extremely weak, it occurs, switch to Radio receivers. Keep the monitor away from tall buildings, hills or some cases, causes loss... S1 (S2) output). 90 Please note that this monitor causes a problem to light. But when it may also be marred by the television signal following steps: - RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may improve reception. Changing the ...
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...peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. When a Plug and Play PC is powered on Closed Caption: This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 of Video Electronics Standard Association. IBM PC/AT ...of International Business Machines Corporation of data including its characteristics. This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with Canadian ICES-003. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- VESA is connected to the Monitor requesting identification. It ...
...peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. When a Plug and Play PC is powered on Closed Caption: This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 of Video Electronics Standard Association. IBM PC/AT ...of International Business Machines Corporation of data including its characteristics. This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with Canadian ICES-003. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- VESA is connected to the Monitor requesting identification. It ...