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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDX62, 42HDX62A and 55HDX62 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-23 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...24-43 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...44-93 USEFUL INFORMATION...94-101 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 102 APPENDIXES ...103 INDEX ...104 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. Updated 04.25.06 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDX62, 42HDX62A and 55HDX62 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-23 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...24-43 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...44-93 USEFUL INFORMATION...94-101 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 102 APPENDIXES ...103 INDEX ...104 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. Updated 04.25.06 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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.... Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which will enable HITACHI to proper grounding for long periods of your HITACHI plasma television. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA...the building, as power-supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to the grounding grounding-type plug. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for tilt and stability. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. A polarized plug has two system of important operating and ...
.... Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which will enable HITACHI to proper grounding for long periods of your HITACHI plasma television. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA...the building, as power-supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to the grounding grounding-type plug. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for tilt and stability. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. A polarized plug has two system of important operating and ...
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...use of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Lead Notice This product contains lead. Note This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with liquids, such...Macrovision. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as vases, should not be authorized by Hitachi America, Ltd. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise 3 Such "SCREEN...
...use of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Lead Notice This product contains lead. Note This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with liquids, such...Macrovision. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as vases, should not be authorized by Hitachi America, Ltd. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise 3 Such "SCREEN...
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...(-) marks in instability causing possible injury. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. CAUTION...Cloth CH + GUIDE VOL - When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. This plasma television product is not recommended. BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) Lift up on bottom of 45 degrees from vertical. ... resulting in leakage. 4 First time use only with Hitachi 42HDX62 and 42HDX62A.
...(-) marks in instability causing possible injury. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. CAUTION...Cloth CH + GUIDE VOL - When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. This plasma television product is not recommended. BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) Lift up on bottom of 45 degrees from vertical. ... resulting in leakage. 4 First time use only with Hitachi 42HDX62 and 42HDX62A.
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...right). Also, be sufficient. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. If the Power Swivel feature will not be used , the Plasma television should be long enough to allow the television to turn 30˚ to transport it safely. Whenever the unit is moved it should be...lift the handles and the bottom frame as shown in fig. (a). 5. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to the swivel slot of the Table Top Stand. Connect the...
...right). Also, be sufficient. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. If the Power Swivel feature will not be used , the Plasma television should be long enough to allow the television to turn 30˚ to transport it safely. Whenever the unit is moved it should be...lift the handles and the bottom frame as shown in fig. (a). 5. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to the swivel slot of the Table Top Stand. Connect the...
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... be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the left...
... be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the left...
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...a high quality picture. You must be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of the Plasma Television. This connection allows your cable box and/or VCR. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and ... or DVD players equipped with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used . Before purchasing any cables, be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the IR Blaster output...
...a high quality picture. You must be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of the Plasma Television. This connection allows your cable box and/or VCR. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and ... or DVD players equipped with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used . Before purchasing any cables, be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the IR Blaster output...
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... of the TV screen. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on the right bottom portion of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. Also used to adjust the audio...
... of the TV screen. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on the right bottom portion of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. Also used to adjust the audio...
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... POWER" button is set TV features to access the INPUT menu. It can also be at stand-by mode. Hook the band to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for the...
... POWER" button is set TV features to access the INPUT menu. It can also be at stand-by mode. Hook the band to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for the...
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Press the INPUTS button then use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor is ON. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right side of the monitor. Display monitor MAIN POWER is no sync. If ... will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is ON with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Plasma TV is turned off or in use. 2. Display monitor MAIN POWER is set to make sure the Display Monitor is now ready for your external...
Press the INPUTS button then use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor is ON. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right side of the monitor. Display monitor MAIN POWER is no sync. If ... will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is ON with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Plasma TV is turned off or in use. 2. Display monitor MAIN POWER is set to make sure the Display Monitor is now ready for your external...
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... ̄), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ of Dolby Laboratories. ቦ S-VIDEO INPUT 1 and 2 INPUT 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. Specifically for both inputs. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are available for HDMI input. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio...
... ̄), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ of Dolby Laboratories. ቦ S-VIDEO INPUT 1 and 2 INPUT 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. Specifically for both inputs. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are available for HDMI input. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio...
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... diagrams are provided as a convenience to allow you use the S-INPUT cable in place of your TV. 4. The exact arrangement you to easily connect your Plasma TV is dependent on the Ferrite ferrite core near the Photo Input Core or IEEE 1394 Input as shown in place of the INPUT terminals...
... diagrams are provided as a convenience to allow you use the S-INPUT cable in place of your TV. 4. The exact arrangement you to easily connect your Plasma TV is dependent on the Ferrite ferrite core near the Photo Input Core or IEEE 1394 Input as shown in place of the INPUT terminals...
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... DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 30). 2. It will be received by the TV. NOTE: 1. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from the output of the component with one another. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the TV...
... DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 30). 2. It will be received by the TV. NOTE: 1. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from the output of the component with one another. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the TV...
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Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the INPUTS menu to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN R of the ... amplifier is a fixed output. Connect an optical cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the Optical input of the Plasma TV to the last channel tuned. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT...
Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the INPUTS menu to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN R of the ... amplifier is a fixed output. Connect an optical cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the Optical input of the Plasma TV to the last channel tuned. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT...
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This feature helps to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Once this is equipped with up to 2 external Audio/Video components. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1.... 7. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). You can control up to four...
This feature helps to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Once this is equipped with up to 2 external Audio/Video components. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1.... 7. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). You can control up to four...
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...between your cable box to receive program listings and to select. 7. One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is necessary for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to work . 3. Please see the following example of the external components you...Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. This connection is equipped with your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to 2 external Audio/Video ...
...between your cable box to receive program listings and to select. 7. One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is necessary for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to work . 3. Please see the following example of the external components you...Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. This connection is equipped with your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to 2 external Audio/Video ...
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...; or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is pressed (including the LIGHT button), the illumination will light for 4 seconds. Basic operation keys are grouped together in... TV Mode by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access 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 ̇ or ̈ button of the ...
...; or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is pressed (including the LIGHT button), the illumination will light for 4 seconds. Basic operation keys are grouped together in... TV Mode by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access 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 ̇ or ̈ button of the ...
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... INFO Day CC Off 4:3 Expanded Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see page 46. ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 32-34 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will...
... INFO Day CC Off 4:3 Expanded Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see page 46. ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 32-34 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will...
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... Main Picture available with every press of the inputs must be viewed in the sub picture. NOTES: 1. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each.
... Main Picture available with every press of the inputs must be viewed in the sub picture. NOTES: 1. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each.
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Press the MUTE button again to turn the Plasma Television ON or OFF. ባ CH+ (̆) and CH- (̄) Press the CH+ (̆) up or CH- (̄) down buttons to select desired channel or ... MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. The Remote Control The Simple Remote Control HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your favorite channels. ቨ INPUTS button Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will cycle through the input items (see example...
Press the MUTE button again to turn the Plasma Television ON or OFF. ባ CH+ (̆) and CH- (̄) Press the CH+ (̆) up or CH- (̄) down buttons to select desired channel or ... MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. The Remote Control The Simple Remote Control HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your favorite channels. ቨ INPUTS button Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will cycle through the input items (see example...