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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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...the video program material. • This digital television is required to overturn resulting in Canada). For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of antenna-discharge unit, connection to a cable system providing such programming. Certain advanced... entry as programs from other electrical circuits. 18. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as practical. A CableCARD provided by the manufacturer. 17. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not...
...the video program material. • This digital television is required to overturn resulting in Canada). For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of antenna-discharge unit, connection to a cable system providing such programming. Certain advanced... entry as programs from other electrical circuits. 18. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as practical. A CableCARD provided by the manufacturer. 17. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not...
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... sure that is moved it should be sufficient. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for stability. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on both AC cords. 3. ...Wire String or Wire 42" NOTES: 1. 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 is moved, two people are located in...
... sure that is moved it should be sufficient. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for stability. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on both AC cords. 3. ...Wire String or Wire 42" NOTES: 1. 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 is moved, two people are located in...
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...be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will increase.) Rough transportation might affect other equipment. The Plasma TV surface temperature is higher than 2 to 3 months without use Electric discharge/luminescence characteristic of the PDP panel also changes with color different from...114hPa (31,912ft to the side or behind the viewing area. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for ...
...be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will increase.) Rough transportation might affect other equipment. The Plasma TV surface temperature is higher than 2 to 3 months without use Electric discharge/luminescence characteristic of the PDP panel also changes with color different from...114hPa (31,912ft to the side or behind the viewing area. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for ...
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... must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack panel and front control panel. USB Cable This cable is used to connect the Display Monitor.../video products. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS Stereo Cable (3.5 mm plug to 3.5 mm plug) This cable is used to connect your TV functions from external audio out to the audio input of the AVC Center (ex. Use this cable for the best sound quality. IEEE1394 Cable This...
... must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack panel and front control panel. USB Cable This cable is used to connect the Display Monitor.../video products. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS Stereo Cable (3.5 mm plug to 3.5 mm plug) This cable is used to connect your TV functions from external audio out to the audio input of the AVC Center (ex. Use this cable for the best sound quality. IEEE1394 Cable This...
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...both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter... or UHF antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer 8 Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. To second antenna ANT B ANT A To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When... 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 the antenna...
...both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter... or UHF antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer 8 Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. To second antenna ANT B ANT A To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When... 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 the antenna...
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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 view... button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. Your selection is shown in MENU mode. 9 FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55...
...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 view... button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. Your selection is shown in MENU mode. 9 FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55...
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.... ቨ POWER light indicator To turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on /off operation. The TV's internal speakers can not turn on the lower right corner of the TV screen. Turn off or in Stand-by remote control. VIDEO: 5 appears in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT... video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or RGB is ON, with no signal input except antenna (no sync. Turning on the remote control to be heard. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the monitor.
.... ቨ POWER light indicator To turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on /off operation. The TV's internal speakers can not turn on the lower right corner of the TV screen. Turn off or in Stand-by remote control. VIDEO: 5 appears in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT... video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or RGB is ON, with no signal input except antenna (no sync. Turning on the remote control to be heard. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the monitor.
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... enables the secure distribution of a single cable (see page 76 to activate this connection, your TV. NOTES: 1. Please see your dealer regarding these connectors ("FROM AVC"). ቲ SUB-POWER ... Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the source all digital interface for future software upgrades. Hitachi will allow you to control the external components with personal computers. 2. With this input)....AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand. For model 55HDT51, the stand (TTS55) is for consumer electronics. Audio Input Connect audio for RGB ...
... enables the secure distribution of a single cable (see page 76 to activate this connection, your TV. NOTES: 1. Please see your dealer regarding these connectors ("FROM AVC"). ቲ SUB-POWER ... Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the source all digital interface for future software upgrades. Hitachi will allow you to control the external components with personal computers. 2. With this input)....AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand. For model 55HDT51, the stand (TTS55) is for consumer electronics. Audio Input Connect audio for RGB ...
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... is required. 2. The CableCARD will allow you will display the following respective screens. Acquiring Data. A digital cable subscription is properly installed or not installed, the TV will provide this device, please contact your local cable operator to gain access to exit the second screen.
... is required. 2. The CableCARD will allow you will display the following respective screens. Acquiring Data. A digital cable subscription is properly installed or not installed, the TV will provide this device, please contact your local cable operator to gain access to exit the second screen.
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.... 3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2.
.... 3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2.
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When using IEEE1394 connections, you to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 5. IEEE1394 Cable LINE...DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu, press the AV NET button on Rear Panel Connections. 20 This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 36). 4. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT ...
When using IEEE1394 connections, you to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 5. IEEE1394 Cable LINE...DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu, press the AV NET button on Rear Panel Connections. 20 This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 36). 4. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT ...
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... output 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, See page 26 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL...
... output 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, See page 26 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL...
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...Y PB/CB PR/CR R L DVD Player 4. The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use your Hitachi remote control to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Connect your external Audio/Video components to a total of the AVC Center. 3. Connect the IR Mouse cable... the infrared sensor of the Audio/Video components for AV network are on page 24. 22 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. ...
...Y PB/CB PR/CR R L DVD Player 4. The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use your Hitachi remote control to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Connect your external Audio/Video components to a total of the AVC Center. 3. Connect the IR Mouse cable... the infrared sensor of the Audio/Video components for AV network are on page 24. 22 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. ...
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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. Select DONE to the device entry...
... 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. Select DONE to the device entry...
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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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...• Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 26 Use these connections in the example on line input-output ...jacks. • Input 1 or 2 can accept HDMI signal. • Input 1 or 2 can be used for recording only when the input is recommended to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can accept both component ...
...• Your component outputs may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 26 Use these connections in the example on line input-output ...jacks. • Input 1 or 2 can accept HDMI signal. • Input 1 or 2 can be used for recording only when the input is recommended to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Refer to your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can accept both component ...
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...see page 45 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your television. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Source Access on the remote. The PVR mode ...box (see page 45 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will flash one area. To operate your cable box, point...REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27
...see page 45 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your television. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Source Access on the remote. The PVR mode ...box (see page 45 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will flash one area. To operate your cable box, point...REMOTE CONTROL THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27
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... button to return the picture to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 41). 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 ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (̇ , ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ...
... button to return the picture to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 41). 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 ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (̇ , ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ...
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...(2,3) FULL(2,3) For numbers in ( ), please see page 85) is treated as overscan). 4. 55" Model only. 5. NOTES: 1. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. AUTO ADJUST function (see corresponding note below.
...(2,3) FULL(2,3) For numbers in ( ), please see page 85) is treated as overscan). 4. 55" Model only. 5. NOTES: 1. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. AUTO ADJUST function (see corresponding note below.