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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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...maintenance (servicing) instructions in the design of these products properly, this device that may void the user's authority to HITACHI. NOTE: This Plasma Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the...user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model and serial numbers are covered in your HITACHI Plasma Television. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to operate the ...
...maintenance (servicing) instructions in the design of these products properly, this device that may void the user's authority to HITACHI. NOTE: This Plasma Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the...user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model and serial numbers are covered in your HITACHI Plasma Television. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to operate the ...
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...antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies,... be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is required to comply with respect to proper grounding for long periods of this television. 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings. 4. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been...
...antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies,... be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is required to comply with respect to proper grounding for long periods of this television. 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings. 4. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been...
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... equivalent type. 4 TTB55 Table Top Stand (optional) 5. 6. 7. Remote Control Unit CLU-3841WL (P# HL02061). 2. Replace the cover. This plasma television product is capable of 45 degrees from vertical. See important marking located on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper... stand. 1. Mounting the panel on bottom of explosion if battery is not recommended. Speaker wires (for monitor speakers). Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61. Match the batteries to remove. "AAA" Batteries 4. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 4.
... equivalent type. 4 TTB55 Table Top Stand (optional) 5. 6. 7. Remote Control Unit CLU-3841WL (P# HL02061). 2. Replace the cover. This plasma television product is capable of 45 degrees from vertical. See important marking located on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper... stand. 1. Mounting the panel on bottom of explosion if battery is not recommended. Speaker wires (for monitor speakers). Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61. Match the batteries to remove. "AAA" Batteries 4. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 4.
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...area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the Plasma Display monitor. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. 2. Wood screw two ... possible injury it should be sufficient. Do not grab the speakers or the back cover when lifting. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is moved it is important to transport...
...area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the Plasma Display monitor. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. 2. Wood screw two ... possible injury it should be sufficient. Do not grab the speakers or the back cover when lifting. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is moved it is important to transport...
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit ... 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 50 IMPORTANT NOTES L S No. But in the room to the height of the HITACHI Plasma Television is prohibited. This is used to video apparatus If an apparatus (VCR, etc.) antenna line is arranged near the...in a different section of the periphery, etc. Moreover, since there is also high power consumption value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is turned on . 15 Operating Operating altitude: 800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to -2,484ft)....
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit ... 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 50 IMPORTANT NOTES L S No. But in the room to the height of the HITACHI Plasma Television is prohibited. This is used to video apparatus If an apparatus (VCR, etc.) antenna line is arranged near the...in a different section of the periphery, etc. Moreover, since there is also high power consumption value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is turned on . 15 Operating Operating altitude: 800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to -2,484ft)....
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... equipped with an Optical Audio In jack. This connection allows your cable box and VCR. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your digital television to the RS232C input located on the rear panel so you can control some of your TV to connect from most stores that have phono... the IR Mouse to the audio input of common connectors. You must be purchased from external audio out to the IR output on the Plasma Television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to display the signal on your cable box and VCR. The...
... equipped with an Optical Audio In jack. This connection allows your cable box and VCR. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your digital television to the RS232C input located on the rear panel so you can control some of your TV to connect from most stores that have phono... the IR Mouse to the audio input of common connectors. You must be purchased from external audio out to the IR output on the Plasma Television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to display the signal on your cable box and VCR. The...
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... cable (RCA Type) ቱ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from your television screen. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ RGB - This connection will notify you to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 4). 12 Audio Input Connect audio for your Plasma... Television's remote control in a single cable. This connection also enables you if a software upgrade is the...
... cable (RCA Type) ቱ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from your television screen. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ RGB - This connection will notify you to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 4). 12 Audio Input Connect audio for your Plasma... Television's remote control in a single cable. This connection also enables you if a software upgrade is the...
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... not compatible with one another. See page 26 for tips on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the Remote Control. 3. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with...
... not compatible with one another. See page 26 for tips on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the Remote Control. 3. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with...
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The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. FIRST TIME USE OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of ...
The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. FIRST TIME USE OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of ...
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...the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of four external components. 2. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to control your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Audio/Video component codes for the AV Network to work. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING... AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. This feature helps to select and highlight the Device Setup DVD POWER...
...the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of four external components. 2. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to control your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Audio/Video component codes for the AV Network to work. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING... AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. This feature helps to select and highlight the Device Setup DVD POWER...
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... 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 too bright. 27 To operate your set-top-box). The STB mode indicator will blink, indicating that... how to program the remote to control your DVD player). The AMP mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your audio equipment (see page 43 for instructions on how to...
... 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 too bright. 27 To operate your set-top-box). The STB mode indicator will blink, indicating that... how to program the remote to control your DVD player). The AMP mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your audio equipment (see page 43 for instructions on how to...
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.... Power Swivel enabled. NOTES: 1. Change Lock access code. Choose to access CableCARD information. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Set Clock Settings. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Power Swivel disabled. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 53 ...Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Set viewing reservation for TV programs. Set Timer ...
.... Power Swivel enabled. NOTES: 1. Change Lock access code. Choose to access CableCARD information. Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Set Clock Settings. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Power Swivel disabled. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 53 ...Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Set viewing reservation for TV programs. Set Timer ...
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Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN ... SEL Return Use CURSOR PAD to the user's preference in the picture without degrading picture quality. Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for additional information. Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select "Reset" to return all settings to highlight and adjust Red...
Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN ... SEL Return Use CURSOR PAD to the user's preference in the picture without degrading picture quality. Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for additional information. Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select "Reset" to return all settings to highlight and adjust Red...
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... Surround features the spacious sound effects of the Plasma TV internal speakers. This feature can be displayed above the sources received. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will automatically eliminate the audio for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components. Audio Treble Bass Balance SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Audio Source Internal Speakers...
... Surround features the spacious sound effects of the Plasma TV internal speakers. This feature can be displayed above the sources received. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will automatically eliminate the audio for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components. Audio Treble Bass Balance SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Audio Source Internal Speakers...
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... on a parental guide ratings will be blocked. Enter a new four digit number. When TV RATINGS is selected, you can block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used to keep the TV from being viewed for all buttons on motion picture ratings. Use CANADIAN RATINGS...
... on a parental guide ratings will be blocked. Enter a new four digit number. When TV RATINGS is selected, you can block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used to keep the TV from being viewed for all buttons on motion picture ratings. Use CANADIAN RATINGS...
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... suitable for children under admitted. When you feel may be able to tune to block. Please be advised that you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not be inappropriate due to the previous menu. Restricted. Adults only Contains no rating. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 64 Some material may be blocked. Parental...
... suitable for children under admitted. When you feel may be able to tune to block. Please be advised that you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not be inappropriate due to the previous menu. Restricted. Adults only Contains no rating. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 64 Some material may be blocked. Parental...
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..., but you will still permit TVMALS programs. This means that the TV will immediately tune to its content. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will block violence in this program are dependent on the broadcaster. LOCKS TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program...
..., but you will still permit TVMALS programs. This means that the TV will immediately tune to its content. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will block violence in this program are dependent on the broadcaster. LOCKS TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program...
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Press EXIT to watch on television. There will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over ... content which minimize or gloss over to quit menu. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of movie and television program in a realistic fashion. Careful attention is selected, for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be suitable for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines...
Press EXIT to watch on television. There will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over ... content which minimize or gloss over to quit menu. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of movie and television program in a realistic fashion. Careful attention is selected, for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be suitable for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines...
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... audience but contains light or occasional violence that you feel might be automatically blocked. Programming restricted to block. Contains frequent scenes of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 + General - Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV...
... audience but contains light or occasional violence that you feel might be automatically blocked. Programming restricted to block. Contains frequent scenes of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be inappropriate in an unrealistic manner. 8 + General - Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV...