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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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...benefit to very high voltages and other hazards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of AVC center and... of your product model. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be discovered in your HITACHI Plasma Television. Please fill out your authorized dealer or service center. 2 Plasma television consists of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. Home Electronics Division may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating...
...benefit to very high voltages and other hazards. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of AVC center and... of your product model. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be discovered in your HITACHI Plasma Television. Please fill out your authorized dealer or service center. 2 Plasma television consists of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. Home Electronics Division may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating...
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This plasma television product is capable of 45 degrees from... 11. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the packing material. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61. Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth Speaker Wires 1. Ceiling mounting is incorrectly replaced. Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 8. 55...CABLE 3. CAUTION: 1. 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 4. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. Mounting the panel on bottom of explosion if battery is not recommended. CAUTION: Danger...
This plasma television product is capable of 45 degrees from... 11. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the packing material. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61. Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth Speaker Wires 1. Ceiling mounting is incorrectly replaced. Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 8. 55...CABLE 3. CAUTION: 1. 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 4. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. Mounting the panel on bottom of explosion if battery is not recommended. CAUTION: Danger...
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... rear of the Plasma Display stand as shown below . 2. Secure the monitor to the wall as shown below . 10cm (4 inches) or more Stabilization bolts (Provided) Wood Screw Wire String or Wire 42" NOTES: 1. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures... to prevent the Plasma Display from the perforated back cover of the set. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set firmly in direct sunlight ...
... rear of the Plasma Display stand as shown below . 2. Secure the monitor to the wall as shown below . 10cm (4 inches) or more Stabilization bolts (Provided) Wood Screw Wire String or Wire 42" NOTES: 1. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures... to prevent the Plasma Display from the perforated back cover of the set. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set firmly in direct sunlight ...
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...At the time of transportation, horizontal style is functioning. This is turned on prolonged storage Storing the plasma television for a period of more than a Cathode-ray-tube. 6 Plasma Surface The plasma panel is its best, test various locations in a different section of the TV and about 8...such as possible to refresh them using screen saver function. - HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is made from glass. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may be put into the ...
...At the time of transportation, horizontal style is functioning. This is turned on prolonged storage Storing the plasma television for a period of more than a Cathode-ray-tube. 6 Plasma Surface The plasma panel is its best, test various locations in a different section of the TV and about 8...such as possible to refresh them using screen saver function. - HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is made from glass. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may be put into the ...
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... cable is used on the rear panel of the AVC. Subwoofer Cable (Provided) This cable is used to the IR output on the Plasma Television. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to connect your cable box and VCR. IEEE1394 Cable This cable is used to connect...RGB Input). "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on the television. For best performance, video cables should be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. Cables can be set correctly to display the signal...
... cable is used on the rear panel of the AVC. Subwoofer Cable (Provided) This cable is used to the IR output on the Plasma Television. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to connect your cable box and VCR. IEEE1394 Cable This cable is used to connect...RGB Input). "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on the television. For best performance, video cables should be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. Cables can be set correctly to display the signal...
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...way to control the external components with your external digital devices, such as 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are trademarks... external devices with an HDMI output connection. For model 55HDX61, the stand (TTB55) is not intended for use with personal computers. 2. When using the sub woofer cable provided. Hitachi will allow you to your TV. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. The HDMI...
...way to control the external components with your external digital devices, such as 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are trademarks... external devices with an HDMI output connection. For model 55HDX61, the stand (TTB55) is not intended for use with personal computers. 2. When using the sub woofer cable provided. Hitachi will allow you to your TV. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. The HDMI...
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...WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu, press the AV NET button on the Remote Control. 3. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV ... R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on Rear Panel Connections. 20 See page 26 for tips on the AVC Center below.
...WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu, press the AV NET button on the Remote Control. 3. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV ... R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on Rear Panel Connections. 20 See page 26 for tips on the AVC Center below.
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... of ANT A/B and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or other external components Optional, See page 26 21 FIRST TIME USE OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT ...not output component video, HDMI or RGB. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability...
... of ANT A/B and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or other external components Optional, See page 26 21 FIRST TIME USE OPTICAL INPUT Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT ...not output component video, HDMI or RGB. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability...
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... You can connect up to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Each IR Mouse cable can use your... Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Infrared Sensor IR Mouse V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L ...
... You can connect up to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Each IR Mouse cable can use your... Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Infrared Sensor IR Mouse V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L ...
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...or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. The STB mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. The DVD mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your settop-box (see page 44 for instruction on how to program...page 43 for instructions on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will light for instructions on ...
...or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. The STB mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. The DVD mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your settop-box (see page 44 for instruction on how to program...page 43 for instructions on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will light for instructions on ...
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..., 480i 480p/720p/1080i 55" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 42" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 2. 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 Red, Green and Blue according to the user's preference in...from 4 menu items. Press CURSOR PAD to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. Please see table below for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. NOTE: When using Progressive Scan Component or HDMI OR DVI input (...
..., 480i 480p/720p/1080i 55" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 42" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 2. 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 Red, Green and Blue according to the user's preference in...from 4 menu items. Press CURSOR PAD to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. Please see table below for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. NOTE: When using Progressive Scan Component or HDMI OR DVI input (...
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...the ® symbol are received (monaural is selected you to right balance of a stadium that channel. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both stereo and second audio are trademarks of the TV. Perfect Volume This ... Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations. Matrix Surround The Matrix Surround features the spacious sound effects of the Plasma TV internal speakers. The sources received will control the left to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when...
...the ® symbol are received (monaural is selected you to right balance of a stadium that channel. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will automatically adjust volume so each selection when both stereo and second audio are trademarks of the TV. Perfect Volume This ... Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations. Matrix Surround The Matrix Surround features the spacious sound effects of the Plasma TV internal speakers. The sources received will control the left to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when...
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..., and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to a certain degree, if caution is visible (no picture can resolve pattern mark to the Plasma Television. Press the EXIT button to return to choose from a pattern mark. Setup Menu Preference Set The Language English French Spanish Set The Menu Background Shaded...
..., and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to a certain degree, if caution is visible (no picture can resolve pattern mark to the Plasma Television. Press the EXIT button to return to choose from a pattern mark. Setup Menu Preference Set The Language English French Spanish Set The Menu Background Shaded...
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... resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the table above. (One dot corresponds to one pixel). 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 AUDIO OUT D-SUB...
... resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the table above. (One dot corresponds to one pixel). 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 AUDIO OUT D-SUB...
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... wet. Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Plasma Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Replace the old batteries with a cleaning cloth from the wall outlet if your Plasma Television. Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time, for... a long period of time or heat may cause physical damage to fail. Excessive heat or moisture may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY ...
... wet. Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Plasma Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Replace the old batteries with a cleaning cloth from the wall outlet if your Plasma Television. Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time, for... a long period of time or heat may cause physical damage to fail. Excessive heat or moisture may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY ...
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...dots. Use a coaxial cable for the clearest viewing. (RGB input) • Vertical stripes appear, depending on the screen contents. • The plasma display panel is reflected from Radio. - If you find a problem receiving Radio when using multiple antenna couplers. • SNOW: If your receiver is... One is the direct path and the other is lighting the phosphors by interference from the monitor. - Ghosting may be caused by the television signal following steps: - Keep the monitor away from tall buildings, hills or some cases, causes loss of Radio should be necessary to ...
...dots. Use a coaxial cable for the clearest viewing. (RGB input) • Vertical stripes appear, depending on the screen contents. • The plasma display panel is reflected from Radio. - If you find a problem receiving Radio when using multiple antenna couplers. • SNOW: If your receiver is... One is the direct path and the other is lighting the phosphors by interference from the monitor. - Ghosting may be caused by the television signal following steps: - Keep the monitor away from tall buildings, hills or some cases, causes loss of Radio should be necessary to ...
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...Play PC is powered on Closed Caption: This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules. 92 IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Notes on , it sends a ... du Canada. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of data including its characteristics. VESA is a trademark of the U.S.A. This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with Canadian ICES-003.
...Play PC is powered on Closed Caption: This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules. 92 IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Notes on , it sends a ... du Canada. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of data including its characteristics. VESA is a trademark of the U.S.A. This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with Canadian ICES-003.