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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 42HDT51, 55HDT51 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-49 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...50-77 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 78-87 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TV & REMOTE CONTROL 88 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...89 USEFUL INFORMATION/INDEX 90-98 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 42HDT51, 55HDT51 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-49 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...50-77 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 78-87 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TV & REMOTE CONTROL 88 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...89 USEFUL INFORMATION/INDEX 90-98 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... water. 6. A polarized plug has two blades with a dry cloth. 7. This product contains lead. For more information call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by direct connection to the CATV system installer: This reminder is...not be sure the antenna system is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other apparatus (including amplifiers) that provides guidelines for your outlet,...
... water. 6. A polarized plug has two blades with a dry cloth. 7. This product contains lead. For more information call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by direct connection to the CATV system installer: This reminder is...not be sure the antenna system is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other apparatus (including amplifiers) that provides guidelines for your outlet,...
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...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 recommended for best performance. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become ... the 55" for professional installer. 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 important to mount the unit in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 5 Secure the...
...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 recommended for best performance. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become ... the 55" for professional installer. 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 important to mount the unit in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 5 Secure the...
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...plasma panel drive circuit when it . 7 Transportation When the PDP monitor is transported horizontally, the glass panel has the possibility of the HITACHI Plasma Television is turned on in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. Points that do not light, points with CRT television.... 10 Granular spots When a screen is too high some experimentation with color different from glass. The Plasma TV surface temperature is not a malfunction. For 55" only, brightness will require some cases, this is higher than 2 to 3 months without use...
...plasma panel drive circuit when it . 7 Transportation When the PDP monitor is transported horizontally, the glass panel has the possibility of the HITACHI Plasma Television is turned on in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. Points that do not light, points with CRT television.... 10 Granular spots When a screen is too high some experimentation with color different from glass. The Plasma TV surface temperature is not a malfunction. For 55" only, brightness will require some cases, this is higher than 2 to 3 months without use...
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... home control system. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. 12345 6789 D-SUB MINI 9-Pin Cable This cable is used to connect your digital camera to 75-Ohm). For best performance,...cable will carry both the video and audio information. 7 Below are illustrations and names of the AVC Center (ex. This connection allows your TV to control your digital television to the RS232C input located on the television. HDMI Cable This cable is used to inputs and outputs located ...
... home control system. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. 12345 6789 D-SUB MINI 9-Pin Cable This cable is used to connect your digital camera to 75-Ohm). For best performance,...cable will carry both the video and audio information. 7 Below are illustrations and names of the AVC Center (ex. This connection allows your TV to control your digital television to the RS232C input located on the television. HDMI Cable This cable is used to inputs and outputs located ...
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... antenna mixer. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. ANT B To UHF antenna ANT A...Mixer 8 FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna ...leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. To second antenna ANT B ANT A To...
... antenna mixer. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. ANT B To UHF antenna ANT A...Mixer 8 FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna ...leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. To second antenna ANT B ANT A To...
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... 5 VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO ባ ቢቫ ቪ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 33-35). ቤ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the desired input, VIDEO 1 to 5, RGB... MENU mode. ቦ VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. 9 The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the...
... 5 VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO ባ ቢቫ ቪ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 33-35). ቤ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the desired input, VIDEO 1 to 5, RGB... MENU mode. ቦ VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. 9 The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the...
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.... signal). ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. A red stand-by remote control. Turning on the AVC Power will only turn on the AVC box if...button on the display monitor is ON, and the AVC Center is OFF. The TV's internal speakers can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower ...right corner of the TV screen. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is set OFF....
.... signal). ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. A red stand-by remote control. Turning on the AVC Power will only turn on the AVC box if...button on the display monitor is ON, and the AVC Center is OFF. The TV's internal speakers can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower ...right corner of the TV screen. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is set OFF....
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...such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV. The HDMI input is not intended for future software upgrades. Only DTV... Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the source all digital interface for your TV On-Screen Display. ተ Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output... video and multi-channel audio in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with RGB output (see page 4). 12 Hitachi will allow you if a software...IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 20). With this 15-pin D-Sub input ...
...such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV. The HDMI input is not intended for future software upgrades. Only DTV... Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the source all digital interface for your TV On-Screen Display. ተ Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output... video and multi-channel audio in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with RGB output (see page 4). 12 Hitachi will allow you if a software...IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 20). With this 15-pin D-Sub input ...
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... a channel is inserted. 3. Acquiring Data. Please wait. CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display the following respective screens. The third screen below appears. Press the EXIT button to chosen cable channels. Call your cable operator and give...
... a channel is inserted. 3. Acquiring Data. Please wait. CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display the following respective screens. The third screen below appears. Press the EXIT button to chosen cable channels. Call your cable operator and give...
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... Antenna or Input of your choice. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to...
... Antenna or Input of your choice. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to...
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...select the IEEE1394 device. 2. This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such... as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). Press the INPUTS button on Rear Panel Connections. 20 IEEE1394 Cable LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO...
...select the IEEE1394 device. 2. This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such... as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). Press the INPUTS button on Rear Panel Connections. 20 IEEE1394 Cable LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO...
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The Volume of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or other external components Optional, See page 26 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL ...
The Volume of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or other external components Optional, See page 26 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL ...
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...772; to the AVC Center shown on pages 15~21. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Therefore, you wish to the IR BLASTER output of an AV Network setup between your... Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). The IR Mouse must ...
...772; to the AVC Center shown on pages 15~21. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Therefore, you wish to the IR BLASTER output of an AV Network setup between your... Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). The IR Mouse must ...
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... CBL STB Custom Code 0490 Video INPUT 2 Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup EXIT SEL Select 1. Press the A/V Net button on the...
... CBL STB Custom Code 0490 Video INPUT 2 Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup EXIT SEL Select 1. Press the A/V Net button on the...
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... Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 25 FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Rear Panel of Display Monitor DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI...
... Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 25 FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Rear Panel of Display Monitor DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI...
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In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 54) • To ensure no copyright infringement, ... has this feature. top-boxes. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to use a 1080i...
In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 54) • To ensure no copyright infringement, ... has this feature. top-boxes. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to use a 1080i...
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...remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE (CBL) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 Basic operation keys are in one time. To operate your cable box). The AMP mode indicator will...or ̈ button of the component you are grouped together in a dark room, press any button on the remote to control your satellite receiver. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your PVR (see page 45 for instruction on how to program the remote to...
...remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE (CBL) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 Basic operation keys are in one time. To operate your cable box). The AMP mode indicator will...or ̈ button of the component you are grouped together in a dark room, press any button on the remote to control your satellite receiver. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your PVR (see page 45 for instruction on how to program the remote to...
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... THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ A/V NET ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ GUIDE ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the ...remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control ...
... THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ A/V NET ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ GUIDE ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the ...remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control ...
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... to the left and right of the image to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode...
... to the left and right of the image to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode...