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... damages (Image Retention) Continuous on-screen displays such as video-on unit. For more information call your Plasma TV This digital television is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Original contrast can be permanently imprinted onto your...computer generated graphics, and other limited payper-view uses only unless otherwise authorized. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. If this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The plasma television should not be exposed to assure compliance with remote control or power switch on -demand, a cable...
... damages (Image Retention) Continuous on-screen displays such as video-on unit. For more information call your Plasma TV This digital television is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Original contrast can be permanently imprinted onto your...computer generated graphics, and other limited payper-view uses only unless otherwise authorized. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. If this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The plasma television should not be exposed to assure compliance with remote control or power switch on -demand, a cable...
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...feature will decrease energy consumption. Contrast Mode: Dynamic setting will increase energy consumption, Normal mode will lower energy consumption. Auto TV Off: Activating this setting will decrease energy consumption. Picture Mode: Day setting will decrease energy consumption. Brightness: Decreasing this ...Mode Energy Saving Settings: Selecting HOME will help reduce energy consumption, being Max setting the best saving energy level. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in increased energy use , are described below: Energy Savings Initial Settings: ...
...feature will decrease energy consumption. Contrast Mode: Dynamic setting will increase energy consumption, Normal mode will lower energy consumption. Auto TV Off: Activating this setting will decrease energy consumption. Picture Mode: Day setting will decrease energy consumption. Brightness: Decreasing this ...Mode Energy Saving Settings: Selecting HOME will help reduce energy consumption, being Max setting the best saving energy level. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in increased energy use , are described below: Energy Savings Initial Settings: ...
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... corresponding holes and push down the cover until it in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees ...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... (+) and (-) marks in leakage. • Never mix used for the Remote Control. This plasma television product is not recommended. Accessories Check to swell or rupture resulting in the battery compartment....
... corresponding holes and push down the cover until it in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees ...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... (+) and (-) marks in leakage. • Never mix used for the Remote Control. This plasma television product is not recommended. Accessories Check to swell or rupture resulting in the battery compartment....
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... and secure to the wall as shown below. Caution when moving the Television, lift from the handles (42"), or use the corners (50") then support the top frame as shown below . 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of set to the clamping screw on its...as shown below . Using 2 commercially available wood screws fasten the set . Wire Wire How to the TV. 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 safely. q Pass the AC cord through the ...
... and secure to the wall as shown below. Caution when moving the Television, lift from the handles (42"), or use the corners (50") then support the top frame as shown below . 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of set to the clamping screw on its...as shown below . Using 2 commercially available wood screws fasten the set . Wire Wire How to the TV. 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 safely. q Pass the AC cord through the ...
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... Wall Mount assembly; CAUTION Although this Plasma Display Panel. How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in page 48 for 42" models. 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 50" models 42" models STEP (2) : INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT...
... Wall Mount assembly; CAUTION Although this Plasma Display Panel. How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in page 48 for 42" models. 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 50" models 42" models STEP (2) : INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT...
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... the RC. It is recommended to your TV. This button also serves as the cursor left corner of the front bezel will illuminate. Hitachi will be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will not light when the TV turns ON. Check the Power Light to ...make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand-by ) ON OFF (...
... the RC. It is recommended to your TV. This button also serves as the cursor left corner of the front bezel will illuminate. Hitachi will be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will not light when the TV turns ON. Check the Power Light to ...make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand-by ) ON OFF (...
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In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. HDMI is the next-generation all the way to your audio device that pristine high-... in digital format, HDMI assures that is not intended for use with 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 use COMPOSITE video signal for connecting equipment with personal computers. • Only DTV formats such...
In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. HDMI is the next-generation all the way to your audio device that pristine high-... in digital format, HDMI assures that is not intended for use with 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 use COMPOSITE video signal for connecting equipment with personal computers. • Only DTV formats such...
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... the Remote Control. LEGENDS TV - Energy Save Button (TV) Press this button to operate different types of your TV. To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the TV sensor for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is... designed to access the program guide of the TV screen. Please see ...
... the Remote Control. LEGENDS TV - Energy Save Button (TV) Press this button to operate different types of your TV. To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the TV sensor for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is... designed to access the program guide of the TV screen. Please see ...
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...c). Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is set and secure it c). The Indicating Lamp will not operate. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. FOLLOW THE TV SETUP WIZARD INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. 12 CH CURSOR + VO_L INPUT/ EXIT MENU / SELECT POWER Or if you are connected Attach ...ghosts, an indoor antenna may cause interference. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). Connect the power cord to your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is free from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF ...
...c). Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is set and secure it c). The Indicating Lamp will not operate. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. FOLLOW THE TV SETUP WIZARD INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. 12 CH CURSOR + VO_L INPUT/ EXIT MENU / SELECT POWER Or if you are connected Attach ...ghosts, an indoor antenna may cause interference. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). Connect the power cord to your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is free from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF ...
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...want to change the Energy Savings Initial Settings you want the TV to find the channels available in your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will appear. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to the TV Setup Wizard screen. Please select either HOME or RETAIL mode ...or RETAIL HOME RETAIL If this mode they will not be brighter. If No is intended for home use . 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...
...want to change the Energy Savings Initial Settings you want the TV to find the channels available in your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will appear. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to the TV Setup Wizard screen. Please select either HOME or RETAIL mode ...or RETAIL HOME RETAIL If this mode they will not be brighter. If No is intended for home use . 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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... accommodate your particular assortment of each component for the location of your choice. NOTES • Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to confirm your Plasma TV is necessary for the audio connection). If you may be made from a DVD, Set-Top-Box, Video Game as a convenience to allow you use to...
... accommodate your particular assortment of each component for the location of your choice. NOTES • Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to confirm your Plasma TV is necessary for the audio connection). If you may be made from a DVD, Set-Top-Box, Video Game as a convenience to allow you use to...
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... other electronic equipment for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. 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 INPUT 1) HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OPTICAL IN STEREO...
... other electronic equipment for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. 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 INPUT 1) HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OPTICAL IN STEREO...
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... INPUT button, then select INPUT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the DVD player or HDTV Set-Top Box. 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... used, it Is necessary to connect the composite video output of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the VCR to rear panel jacks. TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game system (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (Yellow) (White)...
... INPUT button, then select INPUT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the DVD player or HDTV Set-Top Box. 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... used, it Is necessary to connect the composite video output of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the VCR to rear panel jacks. TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game system (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (Yellow) (White)...
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.... connect red to red, white to white, etc. • To return to the last channel viewed, select CABLE or AIR from the output of the Plasma TV to HDMI cable, connect the Audio Out L and R cables at the same input (1, 2) as your HDMI input (1, 2). • The HDMI input on ...the Rear panel at right. 2. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to equipment with Optical IN capability...
.... connect red to red, white to white, etc. • To return to the last channel viewed, select CABLE or AIR from the output of the Plasma TV to HDMI cable, connect the Audio Out L and R cables at the same input (1, 2) as your HDMI input (1, 2). • The HDMI input on ...the Rear panel at right. 2. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to equipment with Optical IN capability...
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... settop-box or satellite receiver (press the SAT/CBL button), for your favorite channel list by pressing the TV button on the remote. You can add any channel to your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set on how to... select channels. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one area. You will now control your regular tuned channels. To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from your Audio/Video System (press the AVR button)....
... settop-box or satellite receiver (press the SAT/CBL button), for your favorite channel list by pressing the TV button on the remote. You can add any channel to your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set on how to... select channels. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one area. You will now control your regular tuned channels. To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from your Audio/Video System (press the AVR button)....
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...button to 3 hours in SAT/CBL Satellte mode. 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...Selection 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 to 3 hours in SAT/CBL Satellte mode. 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...Selection 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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...STANDARD IMAGE INPUT 16:9 STANDARD 1 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM 16:9 STANDARD2 4:3 EXPANDED 16:9 ZOOM NOTES • Each input has a memory for only 15% of your TV ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Note: Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use... these aspect modes to zoom in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this is normal operation of the TV. • See page 58 for Aspect availability according to signal format in use. 20 Changing the aspect on one input will age more ...
...STANDARD IMAGE INPUT 16:9 STANDARD 1 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM 16:9 STANDARD2 4:3 EXPANDED 16:9 ZOOM NOTES • Each input has a memory for only 15% of your TV ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Note: Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use... these aspect modes to zoom in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this is normal operation of the TV. • See page 58 for Aspect availability according to signal format in use. 20 Changing the aspect on one input will age more ...
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Select DAY for a more brightness and contrast to be pressed twice in PVR/VCR mode. INPUT button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to toggle between Air or Cable signal. NOTE For the Record button there is in order to start recording. + + or ...and SELECT buttons to choose Side HDMI Input. 21 E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the TV screen when available. Select to scroll and select the inputs that are displayed on 3 levels (MIN, MEDIUM, MAX). REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the...
Select DAY for a more brightness and contrast to be pressed twice in PVR/VCR mode. INPUT button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to toggle between Air or Cable signal. NOTE For the Record button there is in order to start recording. + + or ...and SELECT buttons to choose Side HDMI Input. 21 E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the TV screen when available. Select to scroll and select the inputs that are displayed on 3 levels (MIN, MEDIUM, MAX). REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the...
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...to operate different types of your AV component code has not been preprogrammed into the remote. Power button Numeric buttons Device buttons SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select Cable mode by pressing the corresponding button. 333 Hold down... your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT. How to Use 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 preset...
...to operate different types of your AV component code has not been preprogrammed into the remote. Power button Numeric buttons Device buttons SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select Cable mode by pressing the corresponding button. 333 Hold down... your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT. How to Use 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 preset...
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... (-) -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. Save 23 PRECODED SET-TOP BOX/SATELLITE buttons These buttons transmit...(-) -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. Save MY SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER CODE IS NOTE Refer...
... (-) -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. Save 23 PRECODED SET-TOP BOX/SATELLITE buttons These buttons transmit...(-) -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. Save MY SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER CODE IS NOTE Refer...
