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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 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.
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...Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this section illustrates safety tips which will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in the design of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model and serial numbers are indicated ...expose you obtain from it to operate the equipment. 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 these products properly, this...
...Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this section illustrates safety tips which will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in the design of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model and serial numbers are indicated ...expose you obtain from it to operate the equipment. 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 these products properly, this...
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...back to remove back cover. SIMPLE REMOTE CH + A/V NET VOL - CAUTION: 1. 2. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) 3. Lift up on... panel on bottom of explosion if battery is designed for the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively. This plasma television product is incorrectly replaced. Use with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Two "AA" size...instability causing possible injury. Replace the cover. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61.
...back to remove back cover. SIMPLE REMOTE CH + A/V NET VOL - CAUTION: 1. 2. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) 3. Lift up on... panel on bottom of explosion if battery is designed for the remote control and Simple Remote Control respectively. This plasma television product is incorrectly replaced. Use with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Two "AA" size...instability causing possible injury. Replace the cover. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61.
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... where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 5 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, please ask for best ... cords. 3. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center. Do not install by yourself. 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. If ...
... where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 5 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, please ask for best ... cords. 3. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center. Do not install by yourself. 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. If ...
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...monochrome characters and graphic patterns, for long, but try to the side or behind the viewing area. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it should be received. 12 Lip Sync There is used to 18 feet from that part of the ...that is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from plasma display monitor's panel. More-over, please treat the plasma panel with peripheral environment of a precision apparatus. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is not a malfunction. 4 Picture Image...
...monochrome characters and graphic patterns, for long, but try to the side or behind the viewing area. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it should be received. 12 Lip Sync There is used to 18 feet from that part of the ...that is seen by placing the speakers equidistant from plasma display monitor's panel. More-over, please treat the plasma panel with peripheral environment of a precision apparatus. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is not a malfunction. 4 Picture Image...
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... used to connect your cable box and VCR. RGB Input). IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to inputs and outputs located on the Plasma Television. The resolution should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Use this cable for the best sound quality. Below are illustrations and names of common...
... used to connect your cable box and VCR. RGB Input). IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to inputs and outputs located on the Plasma Television. The resolution should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Use this cable for the best sound quality. Below are illustrations and names of common...
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... the head-phones only. ቭ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment's remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn on /off . ቨ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor is off operation. FRONT...
... the head-phones only. ቭ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment's remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn on /off . ቨ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor is off operation. FRONT...
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... forward, stop, etc.) from your TV On-Screen Display. ተ Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 77 to your external components can automatically be controlled by means of HDMI Licensing LLC. Use the HDMI ... complete and return your warranty card. ቴ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with an HDMI output connection. For model 55HDX61, the stand (TTB55) is for consumer electronics. Audio Input Connect audio for serviceman usage...
... forward, stop, etc.) from your TV On-Screen Display. ተ Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 77 to your external components can automatically be controlled by means of HDMI Licensing LLC. Use the HDMI ... complete and return your warranty card. ቴ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with an HDMI output connection. For model 55HDX61, the stand (TTB55) is for consumer electronics. Audio Input Connect audio for serviceman usage...
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... connection cord plugs when connecting to the display monitor rear panel "FROM AVC" connectors. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use HITACHI specified cable. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. From the owner's accessory you do not, the... the display monitor, then plug them in place of Display Monitor 55" To AC outlet Core To AC outlet Core NOTE: Please use HITACHI specified cable. Both AC cords must be abnormal. 2. To AC outlet The Display Monitor and the AVC Center have a VHS or 8mm...
... connection cord plugs when connecting to the display monitor rear panel "FROM AVC" connectors. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use HITACHI specified cable. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. From the owner's accessory you do not, the... the display monitor, then plug them in place of Display Monitor 55" To AC outlet Core To AC outlet Core NOTE: Please use HITACHI specified cable. Both AC cords must be abnormal. 2. To AC outlet The Display Monitor and the AVC Center have a VHS or 8mm...
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... disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT...
... disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 4. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT...
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... protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 5. 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 one another. See page 26 for tips on the AVC Center below. IEEE 1394 allows the...
... protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 5. 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 one another. See page 26 for tips on the AVC Center below. IEEE 1394 allows the...
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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. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. It... does not output component video, HDMI or RGB. 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 5. The Volume of the ...
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. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. It... does not output component video, HDMI or RGB. 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 5. The Volume of the ...
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... MORE NOTES: 1. You can control up to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Please see the following example of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Connect the IR...Network feature. Connect your external Audio/Video components to 2 external Audio/Video components. The Plasma Television AVC Center has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to a total of four external...
... MORE NOTES: 1. You can control up to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Please see the following example of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Connect the IR...Network feature. Connect your external Audio/Video components to 2 external Audio/Video components. The Plasma Television AVC Center has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to a total of four external...
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... and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. To operate your television. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE (CBL) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button... a dark room, press any button on how to program the remote to control your PVR). Basic operation keys are in one time. To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 NOTE: When you have a satellite receiver, use this time and the current mode indicator will now...
... and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. To operate your television. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE (CBL) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button... a dark room, press any button on how to program the remote to control your PVR). Basic operation keys are in one time. To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 NOTE: When you have a satellite receiver, use this time and the current mode indicator will now...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ ...
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ ...
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.... 4:3 EXPANDED Use this aspect mode to prevent uneven aging of raster can be missing. 29 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Phosphors in 720p and 1080i input signal. 3. AUTO ADJUST function (see corresponding note below...
.... 4:3 EXPANDED Use this aspect mode to prevent uneven aging of raster can be missing. 29 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Phosphors in 720p and 1080i input signal. 3. AUTO ADJUST function (see corresponding note below...
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... On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button Press this button to tune the subchannel of choice. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to highlight the channel of choice (example: KPBS-HD). Press the SELECT button to toggle between Day...
... On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button Press this button to tune the subchannel of choice. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to highlight the channel of choice (example: KPBS-HD). Press the SELECT button to toggle between Day...
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...soft keys. Customize your Audio/Video equipment list and soft keys by selecting the Custom options and following window will not be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. The equipment list will not be available until the Custom device Setup is passed through the IR mouse and onto the AUDIO...at a time. DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER Move SEL Select MENU MORE MORE.. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቯ AV NET button Press this button to control external components with the device tag (see page 32). 3. When you don't press any ...
...soft keys. Customize your Audio/Video equipment list and soft keys by selecting the Custom options and following window will not be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. The equipment list will not be available until the Custom device Setup is passed through the IR mouse and onto the AUDIO...at a time. DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER Move SEL Select MENU MORE MORE.. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቯ AV NET button Press this button to control external components with the device tag (see page 32). 3. When you don't press any ...
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...transfer any remote button IR code of your AV NET. Use the CURSOR PAD to the AV NET. 2. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed! It is not supported by using the Plasma TV remote control. Use the CURSOR PAD/SELECT button to 2 meters. TV Softkeys POWER CH CH TV/...NOTES: 1. Try again? HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to learn ? VCR3). 4. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold the ̈̈ button of the ...
...transfer any remote button IR code of your AV NET. Use the CURSOR PAD to the AV NET. 2. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed! It is not supported by using the Plasma TV remote control. Use the CURSOR PAD/SELECT button to 2 meters. TV Softkeys POWER CH CH TV/...NOTES: 1. Try again? HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to learn ? VCR3). 4. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold the ̈̈ button of the ...
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... through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to choose Input 4 for Video 1. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the AVC (see page 36). Select to choose for Video 5. Select...
... through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to choose Input 4 for Video 1. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the AVC (see page 36). Select to choose for Video 5. Select...