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... not occur in order to operate the equipment. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This equipment generates, uses and can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. NOTE This Plasma Television receiver will restore after moving ) patterns can radiate radio frequency energy and if... installation. Dispose of this is protected by your local cable company. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your Plasma TV This digital television is prohibited. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for ...
... not occur in order to operate the equipment. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This equipment generates, uses and can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. NOTE This Plasma Television receiver will restore after moving ) patterns can radiate radio frequency energy and if... installation. Dispose of this is protected by your local cable company. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your Plasma TV This digital television is prohibited. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for ...
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...t Easy Graphic Guide PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P50A402, P50A202 and P42A202 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE ...5-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28-41 USEFUL INFORMATION 42-48 LIMITED WARRANTY ...49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 50-56...the battery, the (+) side, into the battery compartment. 5. C lose the battery cover making sure the tabs rest in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not going to the (+) and (-) marks in the direction of time. 6 HL02564) w "AAA" Size Batteries ...
...t Easy Graphic Guide PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P50A402, P50A202 and P42A202 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE ...5-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28-41 USEFUL INFORMATION 42-48 LIMITED WARRANTY ...49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 50-56...the battery, the (+) side, into the battery compartment. 5. C lose the battery cover making sure the tabs rest in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not going to the (+) and (-) marks in the direction of time. 6 HL02564) w "AAA" Size Batteries ...
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...secure to the wall as shown below . 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. q Pass the AC cord through the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma Table Top Stand as shown below . Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall ...transport it is moved, at a proper area where it to the TV. Also, be installed correctly to avoid its Table Top Stand. FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the top of the television to the ceiling. When moving...
...secure to the wall as shown below . 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. q Pass the AC cord through the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma Table Top Stand as shown below . Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall ...transport it is moved, at a proper area where it to the TV. Also, be installed correctly to avoid its Table Top Stand. FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the top of the television to the ceiling. When moving...
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... Standard type). and b) the weight-bearing strength and compatibility of the Wall Mount Unit. Call 800-HITACHI for 42" models. 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 50" models 42" models STEP (2) : INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKETS ON THE PLASMA TELEVISION USING 4 SCREWS. The length is very important. Insertion length (B) Spring Washer (C) Plane Washer (D) Wall...
... Standard type). and b) the weight-bearing strength and compatibility of the Wall Mount Unit. Call 800-HITACHI for 42" models. 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 50" models 42" models STEP (2) : INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKETS ON THE PLASMA TELEVISION USING 4 SCREWS. The length is very important. Insertion length (B) Spring Washer (C) Plane Washer (D) Wall...
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...INPUT/EXIT button Press this capability, such as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. Hitachi will be displayed on the TV screen. The Plasma TV is now ready for reference). Check the Power Light to your TV. In order to ON condition (lights red) for the complete system. When the POWER ...switch ( ) is set to ON. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will not light when the TV turns ON. Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue Power Status Operating OFF OFF (Stand-by) ON ...
...INPUT/EXIT button Press this capability, such as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. Hitachi will be displayed on the TV screen. The Plasma TV is now ready for reference). Check the Power Light to your TV. In order to ON condition (lights red) for the complete system. When the POWER ...switch ( ) is set to ON. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will not light when the TV turns ON. Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue Power Status Operating OFF OFF (Stand-by) ON ...
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...) Press this button to change the closed caption mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (SAT/CBL, DVD, PVR/VCR, AVR) Control the functions of your TV. Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. The remote control must be changed each time pressed... to controlling all features and programming of the Remote Control. Please see pages 22~27 for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is located on three levels (Min, Med, Max). Dynamic Day Night Favorite Channel Button...
...) Press this button to change the closed caption mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (SAT/CBL, DVD, PVR/VCR, AVR) Control the functions of your TV. Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. The remote control must be changed each time pressed... to controlling all features and programming of the Remote Control. Please see pages 22~27 for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is located on three levels (Min, Med, Max). Dynamic Day Night Favorite Channel Button...
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... c). Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is recommended for best performance. then light blue (image displays). POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your dealer or service store for power on/off (Stand-By mode). Connect the power cord to your new... ON NEXT PAGE. 12 CH CURSOR + VO_L INPUT/ EXIT MENU / SELECT POWER CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). or For Stand-By Power OFF 4. a). To outdoor Antenna or Cable TV (CATV) System To Antenna Terminal b). Indicating Lamp b). However, if you have an antenna, connect ...
... c). Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is recommended for best performance. then light blue (image displays). POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your dealer or service store for power on/off (Stand-By mode). Connect the power cord to your new... ON NEXT PAGE. 12 CH CURSOR + VO_L INPUT/ EXIT MENU / SELECT POWER CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). or For Stand-By Power OFF 4. a). To outdoor Antenna or Cable TV (CATV) System To Antenna Terminal b). Indicating Lamp b). However, if you have an antenna, connect ...
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...select the source. Do you want to change the Energy Savings Initial Settings you turn on your TV for showroom or shop use . FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi Plasma television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to find the channels available in the top portion of ... available in this will save energy and is intended for home use only, if you turn on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will be saved when the TV is intended for the first time and did not yet connect your AV equipment and cables to your...
...select the source. Do you want to change the Energy Savings Initial Settings you turn on your TV for showroom or shop use . FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi Plasma television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to find the channels available in the top portion of ... available in this will save energy and is intended for home use only, if you turn on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will be saved when the TV is intended for the first time and did not yet connect your AV equipment and cables to your...
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... HDMI jack is provided as a convenience to allow you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box to confirm your Plasma TV is necessary for audio. If you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from coaxial shielded wire. Match colors of components and features. connect red...
... HDMI jack is provided as a convenience to allow you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box to confirm your Plasma TV is necessary for audio. If you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from coaxial shielded wire. Match colors of components and features. connect red...
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...to equipment with Optical IN capability. 1. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of the Plasma TV to view the program from the Rear Panel is a fixed output. TV REAR PANEL HDMI Input HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder [HDMI] [HDMI] HDVMCI ORUT Camcorder... the audio cables from the INPUTS menu. 17 The Volume of video contents. • HDMI is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to the HDMI input as your HDMI input (1, 2). • ...
...to equipment with Optical IN capability. 1. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of the Plasma TV to view the program from the Rear Panel is a fixed output. TV REAR PANEL HDMI Input HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder [HDMI] [HDMI] HDVMCI ORUT Camcorder... the audio cables from the INPUTS menu. 17 The Volume of video contents. • HDMI is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to the HDMI input as your HDMI input (1, 2). • ...
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DEVICE buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set on the remote control. Repeat the same procedure for your ... remote will know you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you are in TV mode. You will now control your Plasma TV, select TV by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). To operate your television. Enter 0 first for the...
DEVICE buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set on the remote control. Repeat the same procedure for your ... remote will know you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you are in TV mode. You will now control your Plasma TV, select TV by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). To operate your television. Enter 0 first for the...
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Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use. Press EXIT on your Hitachi Plasma TV. This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. Video Audio Channel Manager ...detail in standard mode. Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons, , , and ) and highlight a different feature of your Hitachi Plasma TV. 2. Select the Original 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Adjust color. On-Screen Display 1. Set this function to Standard for the different submenus shown in the ...
Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to use. Press EXIT on your Hitachi Plasma TV. This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. Video Audio Channel Manager ...detail in standard mode. Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons, , , and ) and highlight a different feature of your Hitachi Plasma TV. 2. Select the Original 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Adjust color. On-Screen Display 1. Set this function to Standard for the different submenus shown in the ...
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... panel area will return to highlight functions. 2. If used (refer to +10 (video is toward bottom of the Video Inputs to your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for more natural colors. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to the initial conditions as 3:2 pulldown. If ...RESET is selected, only the selected Input will default to grey when the TV is selected in Input 1, only Input 1 will be reconciled. When film is 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM. Select VIBRANT for highly...
... panel area will return to highlight functions. 2. If used (refer to +10 (video is toward bottom of the Video Inputs to your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for more natural colors. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to the initial conditions as 3:2 pulldown. If ...RESET is selected, only the selected Input will default to grey when the TV is selected in Input 1, only Input 1 will be reconciled. When film is 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM. Select VIBRANT for highly...
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...2. Use CURSOR PAD to adjust the function. 3. Most will eliminate the audio for leveling the volume of the listener. Select this feature if the TV is ON. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks + Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio Treble 50% Bass 50% Balance L R Surround Off OR Bass... will allow you to select up to emphasize bass and treble at the digital audio output. This setting changes the format of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Use CURSOR PAD to the main menu. Balance This function will control the left to hear. Loudness Set this feature ...
...2. Use CURSOR PAD to adjust the function. 3. Most will eliminate the audio for leveling the volume of the listener. Select this feature if the TV is ON. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks + Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio Treble 50% Bass 50% Balance L R Surround Off OR Bass... will allow you to select up to emphasize bass and treble at the digital audio output. This setting changes the format of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Use CURSOR PAD to the main menu. Balance This function will control the left to hear. Loudness Set this feature ...
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... the ON TIMER, and any menu operations (includes channel selection) were not made after this function and the screen at right will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. The message on by using the ON and OFF TIMERS. AM → --:-- AM Cable _____ Move SEL Return Jan. 1 ...PAD to to highlight and select START TIME AM/PM. 4. NOTES • When the INFO button is not set the channel the TV will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will disappear after the ON TIMER has been activated, the OFF TIMER will deactivate. If the clock is...
... the ON TIMER, and any menu operations (includes channel selection) were not made after this function and the screen at right will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. The message on by using the ON and OFF TIMERS. AM → --:-- AM Cable _____ Move SEL Return Jan. 1 ...PAD to to highlight and select START TIME AM/PM. 4. NOTES • When the INFO button is not set the channel the TV will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will disappear after the ON TIMER has been activated, the OFF TIMER will deactivate. If the clock is...
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... whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by one pixel. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to choose power consumption reduction based on your Hitachi Plasma TV. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to previous menu Set The OSD Contrast This function allows you... to the Plasma Television. Press the SELECT button to highlight Screen Saver's Picture Orbiting and Screen Wipe options. 2. Setup Set The Energy Options Picture Energy ...
... whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by one pixel. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to choose power consumption reduction based on your Hitachi Plasma TV. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to previous menu Set The OSD Contrast This function allows you... to the Plasma Television. Press the SELECT button to highlight Screen Saver's Picture Orbiting and Screen Wipe options. 2. Setup Set The Energy Options Picture Energy ...
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...Options Set to ON this feature. Auto Input change and Auto Play Condition : While the Plasma TV is turned Off . If a future software upgrade is intended for basic operation of your Hitachi Plasma TV. In order to select Home or Retail mode. 3. Unplug the AC power cord or...if the connected equipment supports HDMI CEC before upgrading. System Standby Condition : While the Plasma TV is complete. When this mode they will enable HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your Hitachi Plasma TV to discover and communicate automatically with a flash card. Switch between Home and Retail Mode...
...Options Set to ON this feature. Auto Input change and Auto Play Condition : While the Plasma TV is turned Off . If a future software upgrade is intended for basic operation of your Hitachi Plasma TV. In order to select Home or Retail mode. 3. Unplug the AC power cord or...if the connected equipment supports HDMI CEC before upgrading. System Standby Condition : While the Plasma TV is complete. When this mode they will enable HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your Hitachi Plasma TV to discover and communicate automatically with a flash card. Switch between Home and Retail Mode...
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... heat or moisture may cause damage to fail. Exposing the screen to the plasma screen. TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit...When the batteries run down, remote control operation will be used for 25 seconds then the TV will go black. If there is in orange. • Check if the input selection...Replace the old batteries with a soft cloth. Pages 9, 14~17 14~17 44 33, 44 42 A mild soap may cause damage to direct sunlight for instance, when you go to repair the...
... heat or moisture may cause damage to fail. Exposing the screen to the plasma screen. TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit...When the batteries run down, remote control operation will be used for 25 seconds then the TV will go black. If there is in orange. • Check if the input selection...Replace the old batteries with a soft cloth. Pages 9, 14~17 14~17 44 33, 44 42 A mild soap may cause damage to direct sunlight for instance, when you go to repair the...
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...the Consortium for Certified R Service Centers. 800-HITACHI (800-448-2244) Please call 800-HITACHI (800-448-2244) for your product online at Hitachi's option), applies to : www.hitachi.us /tv or mail the included warranty registration card: LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. D. Product ...is not transferable, and such owner must provide a dated sales receipt for the Product to the part Plasma Monitors replaced. Any replacement part will void all Hitachi products except: (i) 26-inch and smaller LCD Flat Panel Televisions or LCD Flat Panel Monitors; (ii...
...the Consortium for Certified R Service Centers. 800-HITACHI (800-448-2244) Please call 800-HITACHI (800-448-2244) for your product online at Hitachi's option), applies to : www.hitachi.us /tv or mail the included warranty registration card: LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. D. Product ...is not transferable, and such owner must provide a dated sales receipt for the Product to the part Plasma Monitors replaced. Any replacement part will void all Hitachi products except: (i) 26-inch and smaller LCD Flat Panel Televisions or LCD Flat Panel Monitors; (ii...