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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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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the picture screen center. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will be located in front of PDP temperature. ... panel; During daylight hours, reflections from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in room sizes and acoustical environments will increase.) Rough transportation might cause an unstable picture when...
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the picture screen center. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will be located in front of PDP temperature. ... panel; During daylight hours, reflections from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in room sizes and acoustical environments will increase.) Rough transportation might cause an unstable picture when...
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... (Flashing) (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is set OFF. VIDEO: 5 appears in Stand-by mode. NOTES: 1. 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV screen. When the main power switch on the AVC box if the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor is off... of the front bezel will illuminate. The PDP is now ready for your favorite show or new recording. Press the INPUTS button then use . The TV's internal speakers can not turn on the display monitor is ON, and the AVC Center is OFF. Remote Control can also be turned ON/OFF...
... (Flashing) (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is set OFF. VIDEO: 5 appears in Stand-by mode. NOTES: 1. 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV screen. When the main power switch on the AVC box if the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor is off... of the front bezel will illuminate. The PDP is now ready for your favorite show or new recording. Press the INPUTS button then use . The TV's internal speakers can not turn on the display monitor is ON, and the AVC Center is OFF. Remote Control can also be turned ON/OFF...
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... OUT VIDEO OUT VCR 15 However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Then press the SELECT button to your choice (see page 33).
... OUT VIDEO OUT VCR 15 However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Then press the SELECT button to your choice (see page 33).
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..., you to control the D-VHS from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. IEEE1394 Cable LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with IEEE1394 capability..., such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES ...
..., you to control the D-VHS from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. IEEE1394 Cable LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with IEEE1394 capability..., such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES ...
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... component video, HDMI or RGB. FIRST TIME USE OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio 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, ...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. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of ANT A/B and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and...
... component video, HDMI or RGB. FIRST TIME USE OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio 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, ...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. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of ANT A/B and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and...
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... for the AV Network to function properly. 4. 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. Once this is equipped with up to four components. Therefore, you wish...PAD ̆ or ̄ to a total of the AVC Center. 3. Each IR Mouse cable can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. Connect your Hitachi remote control to control. Audio/Video component codes for the AV Network to 2 external Audio/Video components. You can ...
... for the AV Network to function properly. 4. 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. Once this is equipped with up to four components. Therefore, you wish...PAD ̆ or ̄ to a total of the AVC Center. 3. Each IR Mouse cable can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. Connect your Hitachi remote control to control. Audio/Video component codes for the AV Network to 2 external Audio/Video components. You can ...
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...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 additional ...you wish to control and select AMP by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. A/V ...̈ button of the Source Access on the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player and select DVD by pressing the ...
...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 additional ...you wish to control and select AMP by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. A/V ...̈ button of the Source Access on the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player and select DVD by pressing the ...
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... Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button to turn the TV set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or off when the remote is in an optional Input access feature (see page 47... to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 41). Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze 28 HOW TO USE 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 &#...
... Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button to turn the TV set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or off when the remote is in an optional Input access feature (see page 47... to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 41). Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze 28 HOW TO USE 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 &#...
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...:9 ZOOM 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 EXPANDED (4) RGB (Analog Input) ASPECT DISPLAY MODE. FULL aspect mode, only 95% of the source. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 720p and 1080i input signal. 3.
...:9 ZOOM 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 EXPANDED (4) RGB (Analog Input) ASPECT DISPLAY MODE. FULL aspect mode, only 95% of the source. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 720p and 1080i input signal. 3.
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... highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD, except for settings changes). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the Channel Guide. Select Day for a more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture...
... highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD, except for settings changes). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the Channel Guide. Select Day for a more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture...
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... The Custom option only accepts one device at a time. Select Device Setup to select button. The equipment list will not be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. The window will replace the first device. 31 Customize your Audio/Video equipment list and soft keys by selecting the Custom options and... keys. The AV Net allows the user to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቯ AV NET button Press this button to control external components with the device tag (see page 32). The command on -screen buttons are...
... The Custom option only accepts one device at a time. Select Device Setup to select button. The equipment list will not be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. The window will replace the first device. 31 Customize your Audio/Video equipment list and soft keys by selecting the Custom options and... keys. The AV Net allows the user to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቯ AV NET button Press this button to control external components with the device tag (see page 32). The command on -screen buttons are...
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...button transfers are successful, the user can be learned. Press A/V NET button on OSD, then press the MENU button of the Plasma TV remote control. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold the ̈̈ button of the VCR remote control while pointing directly at the ...1. It is not supported by using the Plasma TV remote control. For example, after programming your AV NET. Use the CURSOR PAD to continue. THE REMOTE CONTROL Transfer was successfull Press OK to select DEVICE SETUP, press the SELECT button. 3. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed...
...button transfers are successful, the user can be learned. Press A/V NET button on OSD, then press the MENU button of the Plasma TV remote control. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold the ̈̈ button of the VCR remote control while pointing directly at the ...1. It is not supported by using the Plasma TV remote control. For example, after programming your AV NET. Use the CURSOR PAD to continue. THE REMOTE CONTROL Transfer was successfull Press OK to select DEVICE SETUP, press the SELECT button. 3. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed...
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Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to choose Antenna B. Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in TV mode, press this button to choose for IEEE 1394 Input (see pages 78-87). Select to select the inputs that are being used. Select to ... 2 Move SEL Sel. Select to choose Input 5 for RGB input (see page 36). Select to choose Antenna A. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the AVC (see page 34). Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also...
Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to choose Antenna B. Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in TV mode, press this button to choose for IEEE 1394 Input (see pages 78-87). Select to select the inputs that are being used. Select to ... 2 Move SEL Sel. Select to choose Input 5 for RGB input (see page 36). Select to choose Antenna A. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the AVC (see page 34). Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also...
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... Photo Input. 5. The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Certain types of the TV. Digital photos recorded on some digital cameras. Digital cameras with this input. 7. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 THE REMOTE... are left on the screen for viewing digital still pictures from your photos in individual photos. 4. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is 999. 3. Jump Slideshow Rotate Jump 7 0 Please Enter Picture Number - - Please wait 1 or 2 minutes ...
... Photo Input. 5. The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Certain types of the TV. Digital photos recorded on some digital cameras. Digital cameras with this input. 7. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 THE REMOTE... are left on the screen for viewing digital still pictures from your photos in individual photos. 4. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is 999. 3. Jump Slideshow Rotate Jump 7 0 Please Enter Picture Number - - Please wait 1 or 2 minutes ...
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... the Digital Camera. ROTATE Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the slideshow. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇). Time interval...highlighted, press SELECT to change interval time from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. The sub directory then should be 8 characters (Ex. This TV set from the three mentioned choices. Press EXIT to continue. 2. Automatic contrast reduction also applies during SLIDESHOW, then press any button to...
... the Digital Camera. ROTATE Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the slideshow. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇). Time interval...highlighted, press SELECT to change interval time from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. The sub directory then should be 8 characters (Ex. This TV set from the three mentioned choices. Press EXIT to continue. 2. Automatic contrast reduction also applies during SLIDESHOW, then press any button to...
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...down on CURSOR PAD to select: TV IN is DVHS TV OUT is in playback or recording. 36 Not all devices with IEEE1394 capability are not available when DVHS is ANT A NOTES: 1. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your... devices with this TV. Press the INPUTS button, CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select connected device (example D-VHS1). Use CURSOR PAD ̈...
...down on CURSOR PAD to select: TV IN is DVHS TV OUT is in playback or recording. 36 Not all devices with IEEE1394 capability are not available when DVHS is ANT A NOTES: 1. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your... devices with this TV. Press the INPUTS button, CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select connected device (example D-VHS1). Use CURSOR PAD ̈...
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...a INFO YPBPR: 1 COMPONENT VID: 1 VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is set. NOTES: 1. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or...and if the TIMER is connected to VIDEO: 1. AM Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast Rating TV-Y INFO Signal Format 720p Format Day/Night Mode Closed Captioning Aspect Mode Day CC Off ...
...a INFO YPBPR: 1 COMPONENT VID: 1 VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input is set. NOTES: 1. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or...and if the TIMER is connected to VIDEO: 1. AM Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast Rating TV-Y INFO Signal Format 720p Format Day/Night Mode Closed Captioning Aspect Mode Day CC Off ...
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..., or VOL Up (̆). You can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for channels 1 ...to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you obtain the desired sound level. Press it is set when the TV is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV...
..., or VOL Up (̆). You can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for channels 1 ...to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you obtain the desired sound level. Press it is set when the TV is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV...
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... programs from any of the video inputs. ባ ቢ A/V NET Back of the CURSOR PAD (̇, ̈). THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. ANT A input can watch more than one of the main picture. Digital Channels cannot be viewed as a sub...
... programs from any of the video inputs. ባ ቢ A/V NET Back of the CURSOR PAD (̇, ̈). THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. ANT A input can watch more than one of the main picture. Digital Channels cannot be viewed as a sub...
