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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 42HDX61, 55HDX61 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-78 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 79-88 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 89-99 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 42HDX61, 55HDX61 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-78 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 79-88 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 89-99 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will always be... such as possible to the height of the picture screen center. You can be received. 12 Lip Sync There is ...may be visible to a dark part. 11 Disturbance to video apparatus If an apparatus (VCR, etc.) antenna line is... with great care because of a precision apparatus. infrared controlling equipment. 3 Bright and dark spots High-precision technology ...UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is...
...If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will always be... such as possible to the height of the picture screen center. You can be received. 12 Lip Sync There is ...may be visible to a dark part. 11 Disturbance to video apparatus If an apparatus (VCR, etc.) antenna line is... with great care because of a precision apparatus. infrared controlling equipment. 3 Bright and dark spots High-precision technology ...UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is...
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... to the audio input of the AVC Center. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used . USB Cable This cable is used to connect from external audio out to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which ... that sell audio/video products. You must be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of your cable box and VCR. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the rear panel so you can control some of each cable. ...
... to the audio input of the AVC Center. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used . USB Cable This cable is used to connect from external audio out to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which ... that sell audio/video products. You must be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of your cable box and VCR. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on the rear panel so you can control some of each cable. ...
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... is shown in MENU mode. 9 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- VOL+ CH- .../EXIT ቧ ቨ ቦ ብቤ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) ቩቧ ቨ AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER PULL PHOTO INPUT MENU/SELECT PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO ባ ቢቫ ቪ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making...
... is shown in MENU mode. 9 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- VOL+ CH- .../EXIT ቧ ቨ ቦ ብቤ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) ቩቧ ቨ AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER PULL PHOTO INPUT MENU/SELECT PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO ባ ቢቫ ቪ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making...
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... button then use . NOTES: 1. 2. VIDEO: 5 appears in Stand-by ) On Lights Orange Off (Flashing) (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is set OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is recommended to leave the "MAIN ... JACK Use this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for the complete system, and must be heard. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on /off or in the top...
... button then use . NOTES: 1. 2. VIDEO: 5 appears in Stand-by ) On Lights Orange Off (Flashing) (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is set OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is recommended to leave the "MAIN ... JACK Use this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for the complete system, and must be heard. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on /off or in the top...
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...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 for your audio... device that is of S-VIDEO type. ቧ Component: Y-PBPR...
...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 for your audio... device that is of S-VIDEO type. ቧ Component: Y-PBPR...
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...activate this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. In order to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 77 to control the external components with your external components can automatically be controlled by means of a single cable (see ...highest video quality from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to receive written notification, please complete and return your external devices with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are trademarks or registered trademarks of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio in ...
...activate this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. In order to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 77 to control the external components with your external components can automatically be controlled by means of a single cable (see ...highest video quality from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to receive written notification, please complete and return your external devices with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are trademarks or registered trademarks of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio in ...
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... and sound that encrypts video signals when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of uncompressed video to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. It establishes a one-way point-to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. HDMI is loose. 2. The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so ...proper set top box or DVD player. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of D-VHS NOTES: D-VHS 1. The HDMI input on the AVC Center below. 2. HDCP is a cryptographic system ...
... and sound that encrypts video signals when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of uncompressed video to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. It establishes a one-way point-to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. HDMI is loose. 2. The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so ...proper set top box or DVD player. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of D-VHS NOTES: D-VHS 1. The HDMI input on the AVC Center below. 2. HDCP is a cryptographic system ...
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... IEEE1394 cable from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will enable you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. This connection also enables you to control basic equipment functions (such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop,...the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to communicate with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. See page 26 for tips on the AVC Center below. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING ...
... IEEE1394 cable from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will enable you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. This connection also enables you to control basic equipment functions (such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop,...the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to communicate with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. See page 26 for tips on the AVC Center below. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING ...
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... "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or other external components Optional, See page 26 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of ANT A/B and INPUTS...
... "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or other external components Optional, See page 26 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of ANT A/B and INPUTS...
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... two IR BLASTER outputs which can use your Hitachi remote control to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Please see the following example of the AVC Center. 3. Connect your external Audio/Video components to work. 3. Press the AV NET button on page 24. 22 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Infrared...
... two IR BLASTER outputs which can use your Hitachi remote control to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Please see the following example of the AVC Center. 3. Connect your external Audio/Video components to work. 3. Press the AV NET button on page 24. 22 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Infrared...
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.../VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND A/V NET GUIDE AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE ABS 1972 Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura ... 0593 Magnavox . . . 0035, 0081, 0563, 0000, 0039, 0593 Magnin 0240 Marantz 0081, 0035 Marta 0037 Matsushita 0035, 0162, 1162 Media Center PC 1972 Memorex . . . . 0035, 0162, 0037, 0048, . . 0039, 0047, 0240, 0000, 0104, 0209, . . 0046,...0522, 0717, 0815 GPX 0699, 0769 Gateway 1073 Go Video 0744, 0715, 0783 0833, 0869, 1075 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Grundig 0705 Harman/Kardon 0702 Hitachi 0573, 0664, 0695 Hiteker 0672 IRT 0783 Initial 0717 ...
.../VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND A/V NET GUIDE AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE ABS 1972 Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura ... 0593 Magnavox . . . 0035, 0081, 0563, 0000, 0039, 0593 Magnin 0240 Marantz 0081, 0035 Marta 0037 Matsushita 0035, 0162, 1162 Media Center PC 1972 Memorex . . . . 0035, 0162, 0037, 0048, . . 0039, 0047, 0240, 0000, 0104, 0209, . . 0046,...0522, 0717, 0815 GPX 0699, 0769 Gateway 1073 Go Video 0744, 0715, 0783 0833, 0869, 1075 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Grundig 0705 Harman/Kardon 0702 Hitachi 0573, 0664, 0695 Hiteker 0672 IRT 0783 Initial 0717 ...
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...text. Set the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in stand by. Controls the motorized stand. Control the motorized stand. The CableCARD information feature of movies and video types based on the Canadian French ratings system. Block various types of movies and television .... Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Block various types of the Audio Video Control Center (AVC). Select between 1080i and 540p signal. Select to access CableCARD information. NOTES: 1. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Label...
...text. Set the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in stand by. Controls the motorized stand. Control the motorized stand. The CableCARD information feature of movies and video types based on the Canadian French ratings system. Block various types of movies and television .... Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Block various types of the Audio Video Control Center (AVC). Select between 1080i and 540p signal. Select to access CableCARD information. NOTES: 1. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Label...
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...Audio Video Control Center • Width 16 15/16" • Height 3 3/8" • Depth 9 1/2" • Weight 9.5 lbs. • Component Video Luminance (Y 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm Chrominance (PB/PR 0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm • Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm • Average input level 470mVrms • RGB 0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm • HDMI 19 PIN) Outputs: • Video 1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio...Band W+29 - HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Contact your local cable operator for more information • HDMI...
...Audio Video Control Center • Width 16 15/16" • Height 3 3/8" • Depth 9 1/2" • Weight 9.5 lbs. • Component Video Luminance (Y 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm Chrominance (PB/PR 0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm • Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm • Average input level 470mVrms • RGB 0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm • HDMI 19 PIN) Outputs: • Video 1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm • Audio...Band W+29 - HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Contact your local cable operator for more information • HDMI...