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...EXIT FAV CH INPUTS POWER 2. 8. 9. 10. 11. Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FR00061). 5. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. Speaker wires (for the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND ...towards the springs and lift them out. Press down and slide back to remove. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61. SIMPLE REMOTE CH + A/V NET VOL - Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 8. 55" Table Top Stand (TTB55) (P# QJ01442K) (Optional). 9. Ceiling mounting is incorrectly replaced. ...
...EXIT FAV CH INPUTS POWER 2. 8. 9. 10. 11. Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FR00061). 5. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. Speaker wires (for the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND ...towards the springs and lift them out. Press down and slide back to remove. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61. SIMPLE REMOTE CH + A/V NET VOL - Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 8. 55" Table Top Stand (TTB55) (P# QJ01442K) (Optional). 9. Ceiling mounting is incorrectly replaced. ...
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...sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on both AC cords. 3. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a wall 1. However, if you purchased the wall mount bracket option.... Securing to a table-top 1. Secure the monitor to the wall as shown below . 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 important to mount the unit in...
...sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on both AC cords. 3. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a wall 1. However, if you purchased the wall mount bracket option.... Securing to a table-top 1. Secure the monitor to the wall as shown below . 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 important to mount the unit in...
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...will always be put into the packing box at least four feet from glass. Heavy shock on in that breakage of the screen. For 55" only, brightness will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will increase.) Rough transportation might trigger ...different section of more than a Cathode-ray-tube. 6 Plasma Surface The plasma panel is not a failure. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of transportation, horizontal style is prohibited. To see image-like when the picture varied. Turn ...
...will always be put into the packing box at least four feet from glass. Heavy shock on in that breakage of the screen. For 55" only, brightness will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will increase.) Rough transportation might trigger ...different section of more than a Cathode-ray-tube. 6 Plasma Surface The plasma panel is not a failure. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of transportation, horizontal style is prohibited. To see image-like when the picture varied. Turn ...
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... button to select the desired input, VIDEO 1 to adjust the sound level. VOL+ CH- FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL- These...
... button to select the desired input, VIDEO 1 to adjust the sound level. VOL+ CH- FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL- These...
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... (Flashing) (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is ON. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is set OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Indicating Lamp Power Status Off Off Lights Red Lights Green Off (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the remote control to...; LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your head-phones. 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. Remote Control can also be turned ON/OFF manually or by mode. It is ON, with...
... (Flashing) (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is ON. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is set OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Indicating Lamp Power Status Off Off Lights Red Lights Green Off (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the remote control to...; LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your head-phones. 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. Remote Control can also be turned ON/OFF manually or by mode. It is ON, with...
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... JACKS Audio Video Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ ቫ ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ 42" Monitor Bottom View 55" Monitor Bottom View ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output...
... JACKS Audio Video Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ ቫ ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ 42" Monitor Bottom View 55" Monitor Bottom View ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output...
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...your AVC box. 4. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use HITACHI specified cable. Insert the other ends of Display Monitor 55" To AC outlet Core To AC outlet Core NOTE: Please use the S-INPUT cable in place of SRS Labs, Inc. To...TO MONITOR Back of AVC Center AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of the VIDEO cable. 14 If you have a S-VHS VCR, use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR AC IN Back of AVC Center TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of AVC PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO VIDEO L/(MONO) ...
...your AVC box. 4. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use HITACHI specified cable. Insert the other ends of Display Monitor 55" To AC outlet Core To AC outlet Core NOTE: Please use the S-INPUT cable in place of SRS Labs, Inc. To...TO MONITOR Back of AVC Center AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of the VIDEO cable. 14 If you have a S-VHS VCR, use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR AC IN Back of AVC Center TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of AVC PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO VIDEO L/(MONO) ...
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... component outputs may be used for recording only when the input is recommended to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 55) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR, RGB and HDMI input jacks. • Input 1 or...
... component outputs may be used for recording only when the input is recommended to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 55) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR, RGB and HDMI input jacks. • Input 1 or...
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... seen in RGB (Analog) when a 480p signal is not available in on the Aspect selection, Closed Caption display may be displayed (5% is treated as overscan). 4. 55" Model only. 5. Note: Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in ( ), please see page 85) is input. 2. Lack of the phosphors. HOW TO USE...
... seen in RGB (Analog) when a 480p signal is not available in on the Aspect selection, Closed Caption display may be displayed (5% is treated as overscan). 4. 55" Model only. 5. Note: Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in ( ), please see page 85) is input. 2. Lack of the phosphors. HOW TO USE...
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... Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) 42" Day 55" 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% High Middle Dynamic Off Off Off 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% Low Dynamic Off Low Off Off Off Night...
... Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) 42" Day 55" 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% High Middle Dynamic Off Off Off 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% Low Dynamic Off Low Off Off Off Night...
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... to return to be adjusted. Contrast Use this function to adjust the function. It may be selected and adjusted in the picture. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 55 Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to choose between black and white levels in the picture. If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST...
... to return to be adjusted. Contrast Use this function to adjust the function. It may be selected and adjusted in the picture. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 55 Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to choose between black and white levels in the picture. If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST...
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...Auto Movie Mode is transferred to the user's preference in the picture without degrading picture quality. Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this function to adjust and balance the percentage of background colors. Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select... maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of Red, Green and Blue according to video for additional information. ANT A/B, VIDEO, 480i 480p/720p/1080i 55" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 42" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 2. Use TINT to default.
...Auto Movie Mode is transferred to the user's preference in the picture without degrading picture quality. Press down to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this function to adjust and balance the percentage of background colors. Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select... maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of Red, Green and Blue according to video for additional information. ANT A/B, VIDEO, 480i 480p/720p/1080i 55" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 42" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 2. Use TINT to default.
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... the plasma display left or right using a flash card (MMC Card). The IEEE1394 Stand-By function must be set to OFF to return your TV, Hitachi will no longer be upgraded by setting the IEEE1394 function in Stand-By mode to avoid causing injury. 4. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Do not place... of 30˚ (left . Setup CableCARD Info. NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will the TV be able to be set for the 55" model. Release the CURSOR PAD to select and start upgrading. This function allows the TV software to control a device that the path of the monitor...
... the plasma display left or right using a flash card (MMC Card). The IEEE1394 Stand-By function must be set to OFF to return your TV, Hitachi will no longer be upgraded by setting the IEEE1394 function in Stand-By mode to avoid causing injury. 4. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Do not place... of 30˚ (left . Setup CableCARD Info. NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will the TV be able to be set for the 55" model. Release the CURSOR PAD to select and start upgrading. This function allows the TV software to control a device that the path of the monitor...
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... AVC BOX, THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. 1. In addition, XGA (1024 x 768) and SVGA (800 x 600) for 55". 2. This Plasma Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below. 1. RGB ANALOG OUTPUT 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 SET-TOP-BOX...
... AVC BOX, THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. 1. In addition, XGA (1024 x 768) and SVGA (800 x 600) for 55". 2. This Plasma Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below. 1. RGB ANALOG OUTPUT 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 SET-TOP-BOX...
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... SCREEN DISPLAY ENHANCER Enhances the picture detail. Lack of information can be displayed (5% is not available in ( ), please see page 86) is treated as overscan). 4. 55" Model only. 85 Video Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Reset Move SEL Select 100% 50% High Off Reset Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to...
... SCREEN DISPLAY ENHANCER Enhances the picture detail. Lack of information can be displayed (5% is not available in ( ), please see page 86) is treated as overscan). 4. 55" Model only. 85 Video Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Reset Move SEL Select 100% 50% High Off Reset Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to...
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...V1.1 Compatible) • Photo Input (for custom installations. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for your digital camera) Video: • 1366 x 768 Display Resolution (55") • 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution (42") • ALiS (...• 9' Monitor Connection Cable • 6' AC Cable (2) • Subwoofer Cable • IR Mouse Cable (2) • Speaker Wires Optional Accessories: • 55" Table Top Stand (TTB55) INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Inputs RGB, VIDEO 1-5 • Wideband Component Y, Pb,Pr 2 • RGB: Analog Input 1 •...
...V1.1 Compatible) • Photo Input (for custom installations. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for your digital camera) Video: • 1366 x 768 Display Resolution (55") • 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution (42") • ALiS (...• 9' Monitor Connection Cable • 6' AC Cable (2) • Subwoofer Cable • IR Mouse Cable (2) • Speaker Wires Optional Accessories: • 55" Table Top Stand (TTB55) INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Inputs RGB, VIDEO 1-5 • Wideband Component Y, Pb,Pr 2 • RGB: Analog Input 1 •...
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... 58 Auto Adjust (RGB Input 86 Auto Noise Cancel 58 A/V Network 22-24, 31-32 B Balance 58 Bass 58 Black Enhancement 55 Black Side Panel 75 Brightness 55 C Caution and Safety Tips 2-3 Channel Manager 61-62 Auto Channel Scan 61 Clock Phase 87 Time 68 Closed Captions Captions 76 Color ...Management 56 Color Decoding 57 Color Temperature 55 Color 55 Contrast 55 Contrast Mode 55 Locks Change Access Code 63 Channel Lock 63 Front Panel Lock 63 Input Lock 63 Movie Ratings 64 TV Ratings 65 TV ...
... 58 Auto Adjust (RGB Input 86 Auto Noise Cancel 58 A/V Network 22-24, 31-32 B Balance 58 Bass 58 Black Enhancement 55 Black Side Panel 75 Brightness 55 C Caution and Safety Tips 2-3 Channel Manager 61-62 Auto Channel Scan 61 Clock Phase 87 Time 68 Closed Captions Captions 76 Color ...Management 56 Color Decoding 57 Color Temperature 55 Color 55 Contrast 55 Contrast Mode 55 Locks Change Access Code 63 Channel Lock 63 Front Panel Lock 63 Input Lock 63 Movie Ratings 64 TV Ratings 65 TV ...