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Spanish Section 73~143 Click Here PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for P42T501, P42T501A P50T501, P50T501A and P55T551 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-61 USEFUL INFORMATION ...62-71 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH 73-143 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 144-152 APPENDIXES ...153-154 INDEX ...155 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. Change 1 Page 30, Added note about PIP message
Spanish Section 73~143 Click Here PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for P42T501, P42T501A P50T501, P50T501A and P55T551 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-61 USEFUL INFORMATION ...62-71 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH 73-143 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 144-152 APPENDIXES ...153-154 INDEX ...155 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. Change 1 Page 30, Added note about PIP message
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... the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of HITACHI plasma televisions. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to radiators, heat registers, stoves...rain 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 your outlet, consult an electrician for Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of ...
... the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of HITACHI plasma televisions. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to radiators, heat registers, stoves...rain 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 your outlet, consult an electrician for Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of ...
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...from other fixed (non-moving images are left on the screen for more information call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your local government agency or www.eRecycle.org (in California), the Electronic ...Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on back side and right side of the plasma television. Caution Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as vases, should not be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Certain advanced and interactive ...
...from other fixed (non-moving images are left on the screen for more information call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your local government agency or www.eRecycle.org (in California), the Electronic ...Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on back side and right side of the plasma television. Caution Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as vases, should not be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Certain advanced and interactive ...
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... please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for important information related to the wall mount. Open the battery cover of the battery, the (+) side, into the battery compartment. 5. This plasma television product is an optional accessory (Not ...1.5V batteries ¿ Power Cord ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) First time use only with Hitachi P42T501, P42T501A, P50T501 and P50T501A. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is WM07S and for the remote control. CAUTION: 1. Please see page 7 & 8 for optional accessories...
... please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for important information related to the wall mount. Open the battery cover of the battery, the (+) side, into the battery compartment. 5. This plasma television product is an optional accessory (Not ...1.5V batteries ¿ Power Cord ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) First time use only with Hitachi P42T501, P42T501A, P50T501 and P50T501A. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is WM07S and for the remote control. CAUTION: 1. Please see page 7 & 8 for optional accessories...
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.... Wire First time use Wood screw two places Securing to the ceiling. If you are located in . 38. 1 cm 42.8 cm 5 Do not place any danger of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 2. NOTES: 1. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly ...the path of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for model P55T551 is not included (Optional). 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 ...
.... Wire First time use Wood screw two places Securing to the ceiling. If you are located in . 38. 1 cm 42.8 cm 5 Do not place any danger of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 2. NOTES: 1. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly ...the path of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for model P55T551 is not included (Optional). 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 ...
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... different shapes. For 50 " model please assemble this clamp to hold the AC cord. then pull the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. Please follow the instructions below. ³ Pass the AC cord through this clamp ; Pull on the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the... hold the AC cord and the signal cables. First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass the...
... different shapes. For 50 " model please assemble this clamp to hold the AC cord. then pull the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. Please follow the instructions below. ³ Pass the AC cord through this clamp ; Pull on the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the... hold the AC cord and the signal cables. First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass the...
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... causing possible injury. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501, P50T501A CAUTION- For Model P55T551 CAUTION... First time use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. Use with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. This metal is capable of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV. This Plasma Display Panel for use to separate the TV from the STAND base in ...
... causing possible injury. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501, P50T501A CAUTION- For Model P55T551 CAUTION... First time use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. Use with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. This metal is capable of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV. This Plasma Display Panel for use to separate the TV from the STAND base in ...
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... For Model P42T501, P42 T501A CAUTION- so it needs 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 your TV. Remove these 4 screws to separate the TV from the Base. First time use ... 67. 2 SCREWS STAND METAL Remove these 2 screws first to separate the TV from the stand metal. Then put these 2 screws back to 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 on the size of...
... For Model P42T501, P42 T501A CAUTION- so it needs 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 your TV. Remove these 4 screws to separate the TV from the Base. First time use ... 67. 2 SCREWS STAND METAL Remove these 2 screws first to separate the TV from the stand metal. Then put these 2 screws back to 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 on the size of...
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... 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 the screen. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of...Ohm) terminal. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When ...
... 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 the screen. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of...Ohm) terminal. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When ...
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..., please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as a cursor to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons ...are pressed. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on and off. Press it a third time to show and change the Closed Caption mode. ...
..., please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as a cursor to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons ...are pressed. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on and off. Press it a third time to show and change the Closed Caption mode. ...
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... EJECT ቩ ቤ ቪቫ ቨ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቭ ቢ FRONT POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Press again to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode...up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is located on the TV screen. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your TV. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This...
... EJECT ቩ ቤ ቪቫ ቨ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቭ ቢ FRONT POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Press again to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode...up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is located on the TV screen. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your TV. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This...
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... remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. Off TV MAIN POWER is set to Off. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will...
... remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. Off TV MAIN POWER is set to Off. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will...
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.... HDMI-Front Photo Input Air /Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. 16 Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄) to select the Input of your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to easily connect...
.... HDMI-Front Photo Input Air /Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. 16 Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄) to select the Input of your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to easily connect...
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... right. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the TV Rear Panel. 2. CABLE or Air signal Back of VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT VCR CABLE or Air signal Stereo System Amplifier OPTICAL IN CONNECTING... MONITOR OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the Plasma TV to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/L) jack on the right. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to an...
... right. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the TV Rear Panel. 2. CABLE or Air signal Back of VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT VCR CABLE or Air signal Stereo System Amplifier OPTICAL IN CONNECTING... MONITOR OUT Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the Plasma TV to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/L) jack on the right. Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to an...
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... to control your television. The DVD mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver select SAT/CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source...
... to control your television. The DVD mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver select SAT/CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source...
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...or home video which are being used. HDMI- Digital channel Program Information Program Run Time Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30M REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 1080i 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast Picture Format ...-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in the front panel of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). The Aspect setting will not be set . INPUT 2 Select to choose INPUT 3. INPUT- INPUT 3 Select to choose...
...or home video which are being used. HDMI- Digital channel Program Information Program Run Time Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30M REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 1080i 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast Picture Format ...-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in the front panel of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). The Aspect setting will not be set . INPUT 2 Select to choose INPUT 3. INPUT- INPUT 3 Select to choose...
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...picture (CABLE/AIR Digital channel). The Green highlighted channel display will appear if the PIP feature is convenient when you to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of VCR VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT OUTPUT VCR ቢ The Remote Control Main Picture SWAP Sub Picture ... 480i 480i 16x9 16x9 16x9 4x3 16x9 4x3 16x9 16x9 16x9 16x9 4x3 16x9 4x3 - - - - - - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one of the CURSOR PAD buttons. NOTE: A text message will move with separate control. SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the...
...picture (CABLE/AIR Digital channel). The Green highlighted channel display will appear if the PIP feature is convenient when you to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of VCR VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT OUTPUT VCR ቢ The Remote Control Main Picture SWAP Sub Picture ... 480i 480i 16x9 16x9 16x9 4x3 16x9 4x3 16x9 16x9 16x9 16x9 4x3 16x9 4x3 - - - - - - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one of the CURSOR PAD buttons. NOTE: A text message will move with separate control. SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the...
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Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the OSD of the screen shows which selections are for the different submenus shown in next pages are available. ... PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to select. 3. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV.
Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the OSD of the screen shows which selections are for the different submenus shown in next pages are available. ... PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to select. 3. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV.
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.... Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the same manner. 2. Set NOISE REDUCTION to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 42 Auto Movie Mode The AUTO MOVIE MODE function turn off , low, middle and high. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is transferred to ...This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for cooler color with gray side bar. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to...
.... Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the same manner. 2. Set NOISE REDUCTION to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 42 Auto Movie Mode The AUTO MOVIE MODE function turn off , low, middle and high. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is transferred to ...This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for cooler color with gray side bar. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to...
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... the main menu. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to select menu item. 2. Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your speaker system. Bass Boost This function allows to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the...
... the main menu. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to select menu item. 2. Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your speaker system. Bass Boost This function allows to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the...