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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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...PARTS INSIDE. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of the AVC center/display monitor. To help you promptly in the improbable event that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to notify you operate these units. CAUTION RISK...model. The lightning flash with paragraph 15.119 of the AVC center/display monitor as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NOTE: This Plasma Television will be of a sufficient magnitude to HITACHI. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the FCC ...
...PARTS INSIDE. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of the AVC center/display monitor. To help you promptly in the improbable event that are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to notify you operate these units. CAUTION RISK...model. The lightning flash with paragraph 15.119 of the AVC center/display monitor as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NOTE: This Plasma Television will be of a sufficient magnitude to HITACHI. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the FCC ...
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TTS55 Table Top Stand (optional) 3. 4. This plasma television product is capable of the cover with Hitachi 55HDT51. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). 9. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of resulting in the battery compartment...Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 6. 55" Table Top Stand (TTS55) (P# QJ01441K) (Optional). 7. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 4. Ceiling mounting is incorrectly replaced. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES POWER CORD MONITOR CONNECTION CABLE IR MOUSE CABLE FIRST TIME USE 2.
TTS55 Table Top Stand (optional) 3. 4. This plasma television product is capable of the cover with Hitachi 55HDT51. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). 9. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of resulting in the battery compartment...Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 6. 55" Table Top Stand (TTS55) (P# QJ01441K) (Optional). 7. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 4. Ceiling mounting is incorrectly replaced. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES POWER CORD MONITOR CONNECTION CABLE IR MOUSE CABLE FIRST TIME USE 2.
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... the 55" for stability. Do not grab the speakers or the back cover when lifting. 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 safely. Using commercially available wood screws,...holes might cause fire or defect. 2. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center. Securing to and from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sure that is free from the perforated back cover...
... the 55" for stability. Do not grab the speakers or the back cover when lifting. 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 safely. Using commercially available wood screws,...holes might cause fire or defect. 2. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center. Securing to and from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sure that is free from the perforated back cover...
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... Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the subwoofer output of your AVC center when A/V Network is used . Optical Cable This cable is used to connect an external audio component.... IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the Photo Input in place of the AVC. USB Cable This cable is used to connect your digital television to the D-SUB input located on...used to connect to control your TV to the RS232C input located on the rear panel of the AVC Center (ex. This connection allows your cable box and VCR. You must be sure of the...
... Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the subwoofer output of your AVC center when A/V Network is used . Optical Cable This cable is used to connect an external audio component.... IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the Photo Input in place of the AVC. USB Cable This cable is used to connect your digital television to the D-SUB input located on...used to connect to control your TV to the RS232C input located on the rear panel of the AVC Center (ex. This connection allows your cable box and VCR. You must be sure of the...
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..." DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) ቩቧ ቨ (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL-
..." DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) ቩቧ ቨ (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL-
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... power is set OFF. VIDEO: 5 appears in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor is ON, and the AVC Center is OFF. NOTES: 1. 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) or MAIN POWER STANDBY(RED) ON(GREEN) MAIN POWER FIRST TIME USE 42" 55..." AVC POWER button The AVC power can be heard. The PDP is now ready for the complete system, and must be turned OFF (lights orange) ...
... power is set OFF. VIDEO: 5 appears in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor is ON, and the AVC Center is OFF. NOTES: 1. 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) or MAIN POWER STANDBY(RED) ON(GREEN) MAIN POWER FIRST TIME USE 42" 55..." AVC POWER button The AVC power can be heard. The PDP is now ready for the complete system, and must be turned OFF (lights orange) ...
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... 2. It may be labeled Y-CBCR. You may use composite video signal for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the AVC Box's PB input and the components R-Y output to connect external devices, such as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can be used... your audio device that is of the remote control, you can select each video source. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS Audio Video Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ ቫ ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ 42" Monitor Bottom View 55" ...
... 2. It may be labeled Y-CBCR. You may use composite video signal for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the AVC Box's PB input and the components R-Y output to connect external devices, such as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can be used... your audio device that is of the remote control, you can select each video source. FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS Audio Video Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ ቫ ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ 42" Monitor Bottom View 55" ...
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...-Box) by the A/V network feature. Ferrite Core Sub-woofer cable (RCA Type) ቱ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 20). HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are ... interface for your television screen. This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. For model 55HDT51, the stand (TTS55) is the next-generation all the way to activate this SUB WOOFER OUT output to your external digital devices,...
...-Box) by the A/V network feature. Ferrite Core Sub-woofer cable (RCA Type) ቱ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 20). HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are ... interface for your television screen. This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. For model 55HDT51, the stand (TTS55) is the next-generation all the way to activate this SUB WOOFER OUT output to your external digital devices,...
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... Rear Panel Jacks. Acquiring Data. Antenna B will display the following respective screens. NOTES: 1. Insert the CableCARD into the CableCARD slot. 4. Digital Cable Rear Panel of AVC ICNaSEblRTeTHICSAENRDD If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will not be facing up as Point of card should be available when...
... Rear Panel Jacks. Acquiring Data. Antenna B will display the following respective screens. NOTES: 1. Insert the CableCARD into the CableCARD slot. 4. Digital Cable Rear Panel of AVC ICNaSEblRTeTHICSAENRDD If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will not be facing up as Point of card should be available when...
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...input. 5. TO MONITOR AC IN Back of AVC Center TruBass SRS and symbol are provided as shown in place of your AVC box. 4. From the owner's accessory you have a S-VHS VCR, use HITACHI specified cable. Insert the other ends of the AVC box "TO MONITOR" connectors. 3. TO MONITOR... Back of AVC Center AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of AVC PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO ...
...input. 5. TO MONITOR AC IN Back of AVC Center TruBass SRS and symbol are provided as shown in place of your AVC box. 4. From the owner's accessory you have a S-VHS VCR, use HITACHI specified cable. Insert the other ends of the AVC box "TO MONITOR" connectors. 3. TO MONITOR... Back of AVC Center AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of AVC PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO ...
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.... However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. The VIDEO label...
.... However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. The VIDEO label...
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... VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Select ANT A or B from the AUDIO OUT R of VCR R L V OUTPUT VCR NOTES: 1. The picture and sound that is played back will be used...
... VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Select ANT A or B from the AUDIO OUT R of VCR R L V OUTPUT VCR NOTES: 1. The picture and sound that is played back will be used...
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... the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Refer to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Completely insert the connection...
... the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Refer to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Completely insert the connection...
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... player. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. The HDMI input on the AVC Center below. 2.
... player. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. The HDMI input on the AVC Center below. 2.
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... 2 from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. See page 26 for tips on the AVC Center below. 2. OUTPUT L R Y PB PR OR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player OUTPUT Back of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to...
... 2 from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. See page 26 for tips on the AVC Center below. 2. OUTPUT L R Y PB PR OR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player OUTPUT Back of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to...
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... Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. See page 26 for tips on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. Press the INPUTS button on the AVC Center below. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital...
... Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. See page 26 for tips on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. Press the INPUTS button on the AVC Center below. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital...
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... The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. It does not output component video, HDMI or RGB.
... The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. It does not output component video, HDMI or RGB.
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...control. Place the IR mouse in front of four external components. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Infrared Sensor IR Mouse... V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L DVD Player 4. The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect up to the AVC...
...control. Place the IR mouse in front of four external components. 2. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Infrared Sensor IR Mouse... V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L DVD Player 4. The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect up to the AVC...
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... • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, IEEE 1394 or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Use these connections in the example on the AVC Center. • Refer to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 26 In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and...
... • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, IEEE 1394 or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Use these connections in the example on the AVC Center. • Refer to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 26 In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and...