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... "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are supplied with the system must be permanently imprinted onto your Plasma TV This digital television is no guarantee that interference will work automatically so that are NOT COVERED by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc, may require prior authorization from that any changes or modifications made with shielded...
... "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are supplied with the system must be permanently imprinted onto your Plasma TV This digital television is no guarantee that interference will work automatically so that are NOT COVERED by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc, may require prior authorization from that any changes or modifications made with shielded...
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... it will decrease energy consumption and for both "On" and "Standby" Operation. Increasing this feature will increase energy consumption. Auto TV Off: Activating this setting will decrease energy consumption. Contrast: Decreasing this option is selected, energy consumption will remain within ENERGY STAR ...: When in HOME mode if this setting will help reduce energy consumption to ON it will increase energy consumption. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in RETAIL mode this product may cause increased or decrease energy use beyond that...
... it will decrease energy consumption and for both "On" and "Standby" Operation. Increasing this feature will increase energy consumption. Auto TV Off: Activating this setting will decrease energy consumption. Contrast: Decreasing this option is selected, energy consumption will remain within ENERGY STAR ...: When in HOME mode if this setting will help reduce energy consumption to ON it will increase energy consumption. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in RETAIL mode this product may cause increased or decrease energy use beyond that...
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....org 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 APPENDIXES ... is not going to be used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. • Please see page 8 for ...
....org 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 APPENDIXES ... is not going to be used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. • Please see page 8 for ...
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...fasten the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be lifted forward using the wall mount bracket and secure to the wall as shown below. 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except ... at least two people are 2 plastic clamps to hold the AC cord. FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is moved, at a proper area where it does not expose anyone...
...fasten the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can be lifted forward using the wall mount bracket and secure to the wall as shown below. 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except ... at least two people are 2 plastic clamps to hold the AC cord. FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is moved, at a proper area where it does not expose anyone...
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... ventilation system configured 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. If the length is not long enough. B: 9~11 mm. D: 1 mm. More than 2 cm (0.8") away from the use Standard type). Call 800-HITACHI for any installation of...
... ventilation system configured 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. If the length is not long enough. B: 9~11 mm. D: 1 mm. More than 2 cm (0.8") away from the use Standard type). Call 800-HITACHI for any installation of...
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... Use this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. Hitachi will be displayed on the lower left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in use. • Remote Control cannot turn the TV ON, press the power switch ( ). The Plasma TV is required for your remote at this side HDMI input for...) ON When the POWER switch ( ) is recommended to leave this POWER switch to your warranty card. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will not light when the TV turns ON. MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is now ready for reference). The volume level will...
... Use this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. Hitachi will be displayed on the lower left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in use. • Remote Control cannot turn the TV ON, press the power switch ( ). The Plasma TV is required for your remote at this side HDMI input for...) ON When the POWER switch ( ) is recommended to leave this POWER switch to your warranty card. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will not light when the TV turns ON. MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is now ready for reference). The volume level will...
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...and R-Y. NOTE *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 33). For Factory and Service...for consumer electronics. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use with personal computers....
...and R-Y. NOTE *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for connecting equipment with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 33). For Factory and Service...for consumer electronics. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may use with personal computers....
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...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). EXIT Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch between your Sleep Timer...is used to access the program guide of devices, such as a SELECT feature. Energy Save Button (TV) Press this button to navigate through the OSD menu system. Picture Mode (TV) Picture mode can be programmed to operate different types of other information. Audio/Video Receiver VCR - ...
...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). EXIT Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch between your Sleep Timer...is used to access the program guide of devices, such as a SELECT feature. Energy Save Button (TV) Press this button to navigate through the OSD menu system. Picture Mode (TV) Picture mode can be programmed to operate different types of other information. Audio/Video Receiver VCR - ...
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...Air/Cable To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may be sufficient. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. or For Stand-By Power OFF 4. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on /off (Stand-By mode). Connect the power cord to... an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the same AIR/CABLE terminal. Consult your TV set to the AC Wall outlet . 3. Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is set and secure it c). CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). NOTE If ...
...Air/Cable To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may be sufficient. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. or For Stand-By Power OFF 4. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on /off (Stand-By mode). Connect the power cord to... an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the same AIR/CABLE terminal. Consult your TV set to the AC Wall outlet . 3. Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is set and secure it c). CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). NOTE If ...
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... start the Auto Channel Scan. NOTES • If you see the screen above when you turn on your TV for home use . The First time you turn on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will not be brighter. Press the q CURSOR to move to the next window... Auto Channel Scan feature on page 33. 5. HOME mode meets Energy Star™ guidelines and is turned Off. 3. FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi Plasma television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your...
... start the Auto Channel Scan. NOTES • If you see the screen above when you turn on your TV for home use . The First time you turn on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will not be brighter. Press the q CURSOR to move to the next window... Auto Channel Scan feature on page 33. 5. HOME mode meets Energy Star™ guidelines and is turned Off. 3. FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi Plasma television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your...
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... be abnormal. • Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of components and features. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the audio connection). The exact arrangement you to easily connect a camcorder, DVD, Video Game...
... be abnormal. • Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of components and features. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the audio connection). The exact arrangement you to easily connect a camcorder, DVD, Video Game...
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...than 5 meters. Match colors of your hook-up cables. ♦♦ Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See...additional information on connecting your other electronic equipment for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc. FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections Outside antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR ANT IN V L R HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT (to rear panel jacks. In this case, ...
...than 5 meters. Match colors of your hook-up cables. ♦♦ Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See...additional information on connecting your other electronic equipment for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc. FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections Outside antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR ANT IN V L R HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT (to rear panel jacks. In this case, ...
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... jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. 2. CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 or 2: YPBPR 1. TV REAR PANEL White Red Green Blue Red DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder Home video game system NOTES • Completely insert the... 1 example is loose. • Cable plugs are used, it Is necessary to connect the composite video output of plugs and terminals, i.e. TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game system (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (Yellow)...
... jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. 2. CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 or 2: YPBPR 1. TV REAR PANEL White Red Green Blue Red DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder Home video game system NOTES • Completely insert the... 1 example is loose. • Cable plugs are used, it Is necessary to connect the composite video output of plugs and terminals, i.e. TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game system (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (Yellow)...
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... 2) as shown right below. 3. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the HDTV SET-TOP BOX or DVD player. The Volume of the Plasma TV to HDMI Input DVI DIGITAL OHoUmTePvUidTeoCgAamPAe BsyIsLtIeTmY DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyercorder [HDMI] DIGITAVLCORUTPUT [DVI] CamAuLcdoiordOeurtRput (White) (Red) Home video game system CONNECTING... or DVD player to the Optical input of video contents. • HDMI is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Match colors of device user settings determines final video appearance. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources to prevent...
... 2) as shown right below. 3. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the HDTV SET-TOP BOX or DVD player. The Volume of the Plasma TV to HDMI Input DVI DIGITAL OHoUmTePvUidTeoCgAamPAe BsyIsLtIeTmY DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyercorder [HDMI] DIGITAVLCORUTPUT [DVI] CamAuLcdoiordOeurtRput (White) (Red) Home video game system CONNECTING... or DVD player to the Optical input of video contents. • HDMI is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Match colors of device user settings determines final video appearance. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources to prevent...
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... etc. Press the FAV CH button to switch to your regular tuned channels. You will now control your television. To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. See pages 22~27 ...Recorder) press the PVR/VCR button on the remote. Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV mode. You can also delete a channel from your favorite channel list by pressing the TV button on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in one , two, or three numbers to select channels....
... etc. Press the FAV CH button to switch to your regular tuned channels. You will now control your television. To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. See pages 22~27 ...Recorder) press the PVR/VCR button on the remote. Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV mode. You can also delete a channel from your favorite channel list by pressing the TV button on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in one , two, or three numbers to select channels....
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... button when you obtain the desired sound level. Program Information Program Run Time ANALOG CHANNELS Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM ST TV-G A 480i Analog Channel Air 8 KXYZ 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating... Event Timer DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption (only when available) Digital Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 Multi DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast ...
... button when you obtain the desired sound level. Program Information Program Run Time ANALOG CHANNELS Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM ST TV-G A 480i Analog Channel Air 8 KXYZ 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating... Event Timer DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption (only when available) Digital Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 Multi DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast ...
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... (gray areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV. • See page 58 for only 15% of your TV ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to zoom in use. 20 Changing the aspect on the input signal format received, the...
... (gray areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV. • See page 58 for only 15% of your TV ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to zoom in use. 20 Changing the aspect on the input signal format received, the...
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... Dynamic, Day and Night picture mode settings. E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the TV screen when available. CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program ...or home video which are being used. NOTE For the Record button there is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Select to select. Select to choose HDMI 2 Input. Select to choose Input 1. Select...
... Dynamic, Day and Night picture mode settings. E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the TV screen when available. CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program ...or home video which are being used. NOTE For the Record button there is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Select to select. Select to choose HDMI 2 Input. Select to choose Input 1. Select...
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... button. 555 The indicator light will blink 3 times to pages 26~27 for a preprogrammed code number). Power button Numeric buttons Device buttons SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your AVR (select AVR). When this occurs, the remote control is entered. NOTES • •...AV component code has not been preprogrammed into the remote. You must first program the remote to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit ...
... button. 555 The indicator light will blink 3 times to pages 26~27 for a preprogrammed code number). Power button Numeric buttons Device buttons SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your AVR (select AVR). When this occurs, the remote control is entered. NOTES • •...AV component code has not been preprogrammed into the remote. You must first program the remote to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit ...
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...Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. PRECODED SET-TOP BOX/SATELLITE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Set... -Exit -Channel Up & Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E.
...Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. PRECODED SET-TOP BOX/SATELLITE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Set... -Exit -Channel Up & Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E.