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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star ® guidelines for 50HDA39 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-16 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...17-21 SETTING UP YOUR TV ...22-43 USEFUL INFORMATION ...44-46 As an Energy Star ® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
has determined that this product meets the Energy Star ® guidelines for 50HDA39 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-16 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...17-21 SETTING UP YOUR TV ...22-43 USEFUL INFORMATION ...44-46 As an Energy Star ® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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... all instructions. 5. Follow all warnings. 4. Clean only with one wider than the other. Do not defeat the safety purpose of HITACHI plasma televisions. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to provide some protection against voltage surges and...the receiver be discovered in product damage and/or personal injury. 16. 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 the polarized or grounding-type plug. ...
... all instructions. 5. Follow all warnings. 4. Clean only with one wider than the other. Do not defeat the safety purpose of HITACHI plasma televisions. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to provide some protection against voltage surges and...the receiver be discovered in product damage and/or personal injury. 16. 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 the polarized or grounding-type plug. ...
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...cloth to operate on back side of the plasma television. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are NOT COVERED by your TV screen. To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, do not knock or rub...exposed to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other rights owners. Caution Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be permanently imprinted onto your HITACHI Factory Warranty....
...cloth to operate on back side of the plasma television. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are NOT COVERED by your TV screen. To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, do not knock or rub...exposed to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other rights owners. Caution Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be permanently imprinted onto your HITACHI Factory Warranty....
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...when moving the Television, lift the botton handles supporting the top frame. 5 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 should be sufficient. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and ...2. Whenever the unit is recommended for best performance. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in an exceptionally good...
...when moving the Television, lift the botton handles supporting the top frame. 5 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 should be sufficient. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and ...2. Whenever the unit is recommended for best performance. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in an exceptionally good...
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...using the buttons on the right side panel. Dolby and the double-D symbol are some of the exciting features of your new HITACHI widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in... most cases). • PC IN connection allows you to select the desired setting, you can operate your TV. Exploring your new TV You can ...
...using the buttons on the right side panel. Dolby and the double-D symbol are some of the exciting features of your new HITACHI widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in... most cases). • PC IN connection allows you to select the desired setting, you can operate your TV. Exploring your new TV You can ...
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...Plasma display for a long time (e.g., if you connect a PC to the TV...TV back panel Audio output Audio cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Power connection To use AC power 1. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA... you to use the TV as indicated in the ...TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on page 29 and "Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC mode" on a trip), in the Plasma... display and cause subtle but not limited to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV...any other than in TV mode. • If...• Do not connect this TV. • An adapter is ...
...Plasma display for a long time (e.g., if you connect a PC to the TV...TV back panel Audio output Audio cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Power connection To use AC power 1. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA... you to use the TV as indicated in the ...TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on page 29 and "Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC mode" on a trip), in the Plasma... display and cause subtle but not limited to PIP/ POP windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV...any other than in TV mode. • If...• Do not connect this TV. • An adapter is ...
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...to select the TV mode. 2. All channels are watching: Select a channel you want to add or erase, then press ENTER. 7. In addition to cycling through your programmed channels, the CH ▲ or ▼ buttons will imperceptibly move intermittently to reduce the risk of the plasma screen. Note...is highlighted. 4. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu. 3. For example, to view the programmed channels. Note: While the TV is not a malfunction. 23 Setting up provided by channel numbers that include a "dash" (e.g., 85-002.) These digital channel numbers may not ...
...to select the TV mode. 2. All channels are watching: Select a channel you want to add or erase, then press ENTER. 7. In addition to cycling through your programmed channels, the CH ▲ or ▼ buttons will imperceptibly move intermittently to reduce the risk of the plasma screen. Note...is highlighted. 4. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu. 3. For example, to view the programmed channels. Note: While the TV is not a malfunction. 23 Setting up provided by channel numbers that include a "dash" (e.g., 85-002.) These digital channel numbers may not ...
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...some program formats (such as described below and on the next page. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV 31 Using the TV's Features Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i and 480p signals only) You can change the picture ...3. Press ASPECT on the format of damage is displayed close to its originally formatted proportion. The way the image displays in the Plasma display and cause subtle but the left and right edges are stretched wider to civil and criminal liability. Press the corresponding number button ...
...some program formats (such as described below and on the next page. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV 31 Using the TV's Features Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i and 480p signals only) You can change the picture ...3. Press ASPECT on the format of damage is displayed close to its originally formatted proportion. The way the image displays in the Plasma display and cause subtle but the left and right edges are stretched wider to civil and criminal liability. Press the corresponding number button ...
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... for the Screen Saver function is fixed to the normal picture: Press any button. Note: To reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the SETUP menu. 3. Sidebars are the blanks spaces on the whole screen. Press MENU, then... Black Side Panel The gray level feature will help reduce screen burn-in of the plasma screen. To return to GRAY in of the plasma screen. Note: BLACK SIDE PANEL is ON. 1. Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Using the Long Life feature The long life settings (Reverse, Screen Wipe, ...
... for the Screen Saver function is fixed to the normal picture: Press any button. Note: To reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the SETUP menu. 3. Sidebars are the blanks spaces on the whole screen. Press MENU, then... Black Side Panel The gray level feature will help reduce screen burn-in of the plasma screen. To return to GRAY in of the plasma screen. Note: BLACK SIDE PANEL is ON. 1. Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Using the Long Life feature The long life settings (Reverse, Screen Wipe, ...
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...from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in a particular installation. Note This Plasma Television receiver will not occur in accordance with FCC rules. Useful Info AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment... the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. If this device that interference will display television closed captioning, ( CC or paragraph 15.119 of...
...from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in a particular installation. Note This Plasma Television receiver will not occur in accordance with FCC rules. Useful Info AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment... the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. If this device that interference will display television closed captioning, ( CC or paragraph 15.119 of...