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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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... may be connected to grounding electrodes and requirements for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the vicinity of HITACHI plasma televisions. recommended safety standards for long periods of the building, as practical. Read these units. proper grounding and, in accordance with...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 provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to radiators, heat ...
... may be connected to grounding electrodes and requirements for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the vicinity of HITACHI plasma televisions. recommended safety standards for long periods of the building, as practical. Read these units. proper grounding and, in accordance with...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 provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to radiators, heat ...
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... serial numbers are displayed for home and other intellectual property rights. If still images are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on plasma display panel. Caution Never remove the back cover of programs broadcast by your local government agency or www.... capable of fire or electric shock, do not use of the video program material. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to prevent blade exposure. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The mains ...
... serial numbers are displayed for home and other intellectual property rights. If still images are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on plasma display panel. Caution Never remove the back cover of programs broadcast by your local government agency or www.... capable of fire or electric shock, do not use of the video program material. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to prevent blade exposure. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The mains ...
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...only with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as the H401, H401A series. This plasma television product is not recommended. Open the battery cover of the packing material.... electronics or proper support for the remote control. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. models: Note: Please visit our For optional accessories... Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. Replace the cover. Please see page 7 for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Wall Mount unit is capable of the battery, the (+)...
...only with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as the H401, H401A series. This plasma television product is not recommended. Open the battery cover of the packing material.... electronics or proper support for the remote control. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. models: Note: Please visit our For optional accessories... Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. Replace the cover. Please see page 7 for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Wall Mount unit is capable of the battery, the (+)...
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... be lifted forward using the wall mount bracket. 2. 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 it is important to mount the unit in position. Using commercially...Plasma television 4 inches away from the top of hitting themselves (for model P55H401 and P55H4011 is connected to a cable TV system or to any danger of the television to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Do not install by yourself. 4. Wire Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. A 42...
... be lifted forward using the wall mount bracket. 2. 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 it is important to mount the unit in position. Using commercially...Plasma television 4 inches away from the top of hitting themselves (for model P55H401 and P55H4011 is connected to a cable TV system or to any danger of the television to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Do not install by yourself. 4. Wire Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. A 42...
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... the back of the base metal. 6 First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with Clamp... #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on the...
... the back of the base metal. 6 First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with Clamp... #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on the...
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... Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of your tv. 7 STAND METAL STEP (2): Please remove the...
... Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of your tv. 7 STAND METAL STEP (2): Please remove the...
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...new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 60. 2 SCREWS STAND METAL Remove these 2 screws first to separate the TV from the TV.For dimensions of your tv. ...TV STAND BASE For Model P42H401, P42H401A, P42H4011 and P42H4011A CAUTION- so it needs to the TV. Remove these 2 screws back to remove 6 screws from the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV ...
...new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 60. 2 SCREWS STAND METAL Remove these 2 screws first to separate the TV from the TV.For dimensions of your tv. ...TV STAND BASE For Model P42H401, P42H401A, P42H4011 and P42H4011A CAUTION- so it needs to the TV. Remove these 2 screws back to remove 6 screws from the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV ...
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... the screen. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the same AIR/CABLE terminal. For best stereo separation, place ...least four feet from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be ...placing the speakers equidistant from outside light may cause interference. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9
... the screen. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the same AIR/CABLE terminal. For best stereo separation, place ...least four feet from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be ...placing the speakers equidistant from outside light may cause interference. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9
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...show and change the Closed Caption mode. CC BUTTON (TV) Press to control the device selected. GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL) Accesses the program guide of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to enter/access... Favorite Channel (FAV) mode. LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. Television CBL - Digital Video Disc Player ...
...show and change the Closed Caption mode. CC BUTTON (TV) Press to control the device selected. GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL) Accesses the program guide of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to enter/access... Favorite Channel (FAV) mode. LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. Television CBL - Digital Video Disc Player ...
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...and return your TV. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH EJECT ቩ ቤ ቪቫ ቨ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቭ ቢ FRONT POWER button Press this button to access the INPUT menu. Hitachi will stop ... unplugged, the clock will notify you if a software upgrade is located on the TV screen. It is for future software upgrades. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players...
...and return your TV. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH EJECT ቩ ቤ ቪቫ ቨ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቭ ቢ FRONT POWER button Press this button to access the INPUT menu. Hitachi will stop ... unplugged, the clock will notify you if a software upgrade is located on the TV screen. It is for future software upgrades. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players...
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...TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to make sure the TV... is ON. (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right side of the TV. 13 A red stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV...OFF (lights orange) if there is ON ; Off TV MAIN POWER is ON with no signal input (Power ... Power Status Operating Off OFF. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL... Camcorders. signal). The Plasma TV is selected. When the main power switch on the TV is turned off or ...
...TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to make sure the TV... is ON. (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right side of the TV. 13 A red stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV...OFF (lights orange) if there is ON ; Off TV MAIN POWER is ON with no signal input (Power ... Power Status Operating Off OFF. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL... Camcorders. signal). The Plasma TV is selected. When the main power switch on the TV is turned off or ...
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... you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as suggestions. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of each component. First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc...
... you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as suggestions. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of each component. First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc...
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Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AUDIO OUT of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2,... INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT 1. The Volume of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. 2. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the Optical out to the Optical input of the amplifier is a fixed...amplifier, connect the system as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the...
Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AUDIO OUT of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2,... INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT 1. The Volume of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. 2. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the Optical out to the Optical input of the amplifier is a fixed...amplifier, connect the system as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the...
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...your VCR). To operate your TV, press the TV button. To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver. The remote will now control your television. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control... is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area....
...your VCR). To operate your TV, press the TV button. To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver. The remote will now control your television. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control... is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area....
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... Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to select. 3. On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the OSD of the On-Screen Display menu. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and...
... Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to select. 3. On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the OSD of the On-Screen Display menu. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and...
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...frame rates must be reconciled. 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 television viewing, the disparity between 2 Contrast Mode settings. CABLE and AIR share a Video setting....Standard mode. 1. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be necessary to adjust TINT to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is transferred to video for this function to black when watching 4:3 signals in the picture...
...frame rates must be reconciled. 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 television viewing, the disparity between 2 Contrast Mode settings. CABLE and AIR share a Video setting....Standard mode. 1. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be necessary to adjust TINT to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is transferred to video for this function to black when watching 4:3 signals in the picture...
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Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your speaker system. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to improve the sound quality. 1. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks ... Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel Off Perfect Volume Off Move SEL Return Treble This function controls the high frequency audio to the rear of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of your preference and to the main menu. This is selected you...
Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your speaker system. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to improve the sound quality. 1. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks ... Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel Off Perfect Volume Off Move SEL Return Treble This function controls the high frequency audio to the rear of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of your preference and to the main menu. This is selected you...
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Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Use the CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆ or ̄... right will appear. A Ȟ✔ in the box means the Event is not set the channel the TV will disappear after the ON TIMER has been activated , the OFF TIMER will only display the current date ON... Cable ------- AM AM Cable AM AM Cable AM AM Cable AM AM Cable ------- The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will tune into. 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to highlight EVENT 1, EVENT...
Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Use the CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆ or ̄... right will appear. A Ȟ✔ in the box means the Event is not set the channel the TV will disappear after the ON TIMER has been activated , the OFF TIMER will only display the current date ON... Cable ------- AM AM Cable AM AM Cable AM AM Cable AM AM Cable ------- The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will tune into. 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to highlight EVENT 1, EVENT...
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...; or ̈ to select your choice. Image Power This function allows you to choose from a pattern mark. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to normal viewing. Press the EXIT button to return to highlight Screen Wipe. 2. Press EXIT to quit...
...; or ̈ to select your choice. Image Power This function allows you to choose from a pattern mark. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to normal viewing. Press the EXIT button to return to highlight Screen Wipe. 2. Press EXIT to quit...