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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
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...or moisture, does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as to provide some protection against voltage surges and The exclamation point... an equilateral triangle, is connected to the receiver be of a sufficient magnitude to a person. 16.Follow instructions for your HITACHI plasma television. recommended safety standards for long periods of antenna discharge READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Follow all warnings. 4. Follow all servicing to...
...or moisture, does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as to provide some protection against voltage surges and The exclamation point... an equilateral triangle, is connected to the receiver be of a sufficient magnitude to a person. 16.Follow instructions for your HITACHI plasma television. recommended safety standards for long periods of antenna discharge READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Follow all warnings. 4. Follow all servicing to...
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... by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be restored quickly by HITACHI could ...the specified voltage. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Caution Adjust only those controls that is protected by your authorized dealer or service center. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your local cable company. This product incorporates...
... by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be restored quickly by HITACHI could ...the specified voltage. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Caution Adjust only those controls that is protected by your authorized dealer or service center. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your local cable company. This product incorporates...
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...Table Top Stand (UX27661 42" model) (UX27281 50" models). ¿ Power Cord (P# EV01841). ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. This plasma television product is designed for important...187; Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. The use only with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as the H401, H401A series. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A... WM07L. This stand for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is WM07S and for models H4011...
...Table Top Stand (UX27661 42" model) (UX27281 50" models). ¿ Power Cord (P# EV01841). ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. This plasma television product is designed for important...187; Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. The use only with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as the H401, H401A series. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A... WM07L. This stand for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is WM07S and for models H4011...
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...wall mount bracket option, please ask for example their hands, head or face, etc.) against the edge of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . Caution when moving the Television, lift the handles , then support the top frame as shown. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set ... unit and cause personal injury. A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in. 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to a Wall 1. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury...
...wall mount bracket option, please ask for example their hands, head or face, etc.) against the edge of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . Caution when moving the Television, lift the handles , then support the top frame as shown. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set ... unit and cause personal injury. A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in. 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to a Wall 1. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury...
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Pull on the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on its Table top stand. Please follow the instructions below. ...the clamp #2 will be different shapes. First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on the back of the base metal...
Pull on the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on its Table top stand. Please follow the instructions below. ...the clamp #2 will be different shapes. First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on the back of the base metal...
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..., P50H4011 and P50H4011A CAUTION- Use with other Wall Mount is capable of your tv. 7 First time use How to hold the TV and the Base ; Use with other Wall Mount is use to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please ...locate the STAND METAL on the size of resulting in instability causing possible injury. This metal is capable of the TV . This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. For...
..., P50H4011 and P50H4011A CAUTION- Use with other Wall Mount is capable of your tv. 7 First time use How to hold the TV and the Base ; Use with other Wall Mount is use to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please ...locate the STAND METAL on the size of resulting in instability causing possible injury. This metal is capable of the TV . This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. For...
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...metal from the Base. NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT base for your TV. so it needs to remove 6 screws from the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. TV STAND BASE For Model P42H401, P42H401A, P42H4011 and P42H4011A CAUTION- This metal is capable of resulting in ...base. Then put these 2 screws back to the TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the TV . How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND ...
...metal from the Base. NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT base for your TV. so it needs to remove 6 screws from the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. TV STAND BASE For Model P42H401, P42H401A, P42H4011 and P42H4011A CAUTION- This metal is capable of resulting in ...base. Then put these 2 screws back to the TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the TV . How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND ...
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...HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 AIR / CABLE To CATV cable or To outdoor antenna AIR / CABLE To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna To UHF antenna AIR / CABLE To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE: Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may appear on the TV.... Minimum L S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen...
...HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 AIR / CABLE To CATV cable or To outdoor antenna AIR / CABLE To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna To UHF antenna AIR / CABLE To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE: Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may appear on the TV.... Minimum L S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen...
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... PLUGS 10 Cables can be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on the television. For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables and Connectors Most video/audio connections between components can be made with an S-Video... with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to produce a high quality picture. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD...
... PLUGS 10 Cables can be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on the television. For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables and Connectors Most video/audio connections between components can be made with an S-Video... with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to produce a high quality picture. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD...
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...program guide of the Universal Remote Control to record programs. LEGEND TV- The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is displayed. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV. Press it a third time to complete mute if pressed twice... all features and programming of the Remote Control. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. Television CBL - MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of your VCR and DVD. LAST ...
...program guide of the Universal Remote Control to record programs. LEGEND TV- The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is displayed. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV. Press it a third time to complete mute if pressed twice... all features and programming of the Remote Control. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. Television CBL - MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of your VCR and DVD. LAST ...
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...to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for future software upgrades. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ Upgrade Card This card slot is ...button is required for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR ...MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to receive written notification, please complete and return your TV. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT Use ...
...to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for future software upgrades. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ Upgrade Card This card slot is ...button is required for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR ...MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to receive written notification, please complete and return your TV. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT Use ...
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.... 2. The HDMI input is of Dolby Laboratories. ቦ S-VIDEO Input 1 Input 1 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for your television screen. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the...B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. HDMI is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. First time use composite video signal for high quality video output. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain ...
.... 2. The HDMI input is of Dolby Laboratories. ቦ S-VIDEO Input 1 Input 1 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for your television screen. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to the...B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. HDMI is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. First time use composite video signal for high quality video output. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain ...
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... have this feature. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 2 & 3) connections are provided for recording only ... operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that the length of the cable should be less than 5 meters. Connecting the television directly to use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance components, such...
... have this feature. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 2 & 3) connections are provided for recording only ... operating guide for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that the length of the cable should be less than 5 meters. Connecting the television directly to use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance components, such...
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... player to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear ... a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. If both are connected, S-Video takes priority. 22 Select CABLE or AIR from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. It does not output component and HDMI video. The Volume of the...
... player to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear ... a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. If both are connected, S-Video takes priority. 22 Select CABLE or AIR from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. It does not output component and HDMI video. The Volume of the...
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... how to program the remote to control your DVD player). 23 Basic operation keys are grouped together in one touch. To operate your TV, press the TV button. To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver, press the SAT button. To operate your DVD player, press the DVD button... with one area. The remote will now control your DVD player (see page 31 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to program your your satellite receiver (see page 28 for instructions on your cable box). If you have...
... how to program the remote to control your DVD player). 23 Basic operation keys are grouped together in one touch. To operate your TV, press the TV button. To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver, press the SAT button. To operate your DVD player, press the DVD button... with one area. The remote will now control your DVD player (see page 31 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to program your your satellite receiver (see page 28 for instructions on your cable box). If you have...
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...features can be shown if the channel is locked. ¸ INFO button Press this button to access the Channel Guide of a television program or home video which are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program... 3:17PM Input Signal Format NOTE: 1. 2. Digital channel Program Information Program Run Time INFO Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Alternate Broadcast Picture Format Broadcast Rating...
...features can be shown if the channel is locked. ¸ INFO button Press this button to access the Channel Guide of a television program or home video which are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program... 3:17PM Input Signal Format NOTE: 1. 2. Digital channel Program Information Program Run Time INFO Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Alternate Broadcast Picture Format Broadcast Rating...
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... black when watching 4:3 based on the Canadian French ratings system. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and video types based on a parental guide ratings. Canadian Ratings (ENG) ...Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection ...
... black when watching 4:3 based on the Canadian French ratings system. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and video types based on a parental guide ratings. Canadian Ratings (ENG) ...Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection ...
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.... Set MPEG NR to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature...in the level of Black, set to NORMAL for a balanced White to Black level. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is transferred to video for television viewing, the disparity between 2 Contrast Mode settings. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be reconciled. Theatrical movies...
.... Set MPEG NR to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature...in the level of Black, set to NORMAL for a balanced White to Black level. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is transferred to video for television viewing, the disparity between 2 Contrast Mode settings. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be reconciled. Theatrical movies...
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... only Dolby® Digital signals decoded internally by the TV. 2.- Audio Bass Boost Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise... to emphasize bass and treble at right if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby... decoder capabilities. Select this feature if the TV is useful when setting up external speakers from..., Digital Output and DRC are trademarks of sound volume. The TV's speakers will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), ... Treble 50% the range of low sound. ON TV as the center speaker. DRC Dynamic Range Compression -...
... only Dolby® Digital signals decoded internally by the TV. 2.- Audio Bass Boost Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise... to emphasize bass and treble at right if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby... decoder capabilities. Select this feature if the TV is useful when setting up external speakers from..., Digital Output and DRC are trademarks of sound volume. The TV's speakers will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), ... Treble 50% the range of low sound. ON TV as the center speaker. DRC Dynamic Range Compression -...