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...otherwise authorized. Note This digital television is capable of the video program material. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other hazards. Caution Adjust only those controls that this apparatus to rain or...• This apparatus shall be authorized, and is prohibited. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your TV screen. The original contrast will restore after moving ) patterns can expose you to a cable system providing such programming...
...otherwise authorized. Note This digital television is capable of the video program material. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other hazards. Caution Adjust only those controls that this apparatus to rain or...• This apparatus shall be authorized, and is prohibited. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your TV screen. The original contrast will restore after moving ) patterns can expose you to a cable system providing such programming...
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...AA" size, 1.5V batteries ¿ Power Cord ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) First time use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. This plasma television product is capable of the battery, the (+) side, into the battery ...cover. Note : The accessories for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Accessories Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Replace the cover. The ...
...AA" size, 1.5V batteries ¿ Power Cord ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) First time use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. This plasma television product is capable of the battery, the (+) side, into the battery ...cover. Note : The accessories for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Accessories Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Replace the cover. The ...
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...hitting themselves (for example, in position. A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in a stable and flat surface. NOTES: 1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the perforated back cover of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased... free from the top of the Television for professional installer. 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 . 10 cm *...
...hitting themselves (for example, in position. A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in a stable and flat surface. NOTES: 1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the perforated back cover of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased... free from the top of the Television for professional installer. 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 . 10 cm *...
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... 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 the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be ...installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on the accessories bag. ³ 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 the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be ...installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp ...
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... 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. For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- For dimensions of the TV . so it needs...tv. 7 This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 61 & 62. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50H401, P50H401A, P50H4011 and P50H4011A CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv...
... 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. For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- For dimensions of the TV . so it needs...tv. 7 This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 61 & 62. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50H401, P50H401A, P50H4011 and P50H4011A CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv...
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...CURSOR buttons are used to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV) mode. FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) button (TV) Press to complete mute if pressed twice. RECORD BUTTON (VCR) Press twice ...(2 times) to show and change the Closed Caption mode. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable...
...CURSOR buttons are used to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV) mode. FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) button (TV) Press to complete mute if pressed twice. RECORD BUTTON (VCR) Press twice ...(2 times) to show and change the Closed Caption mode. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable...
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... will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for the...22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51,18 MAGNAVOX 12, 13 MITSUBISHI 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC 40, 41 ... to VCR mode. · PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Turn ON your VCR. When this » »...
... will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for the...22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51,18 MAGNAVOX 12, 13 MITSUBISHI 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC 40, 41 ... to VCR mode. · PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Turn ON your VCR. When this » »...
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...Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Video Cable Picture Mode Day (Dynamic) OR Contrast 100% Brightness 50% Color 62% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High Black Enhancement High Contrast Mode Dynamic Move SEL Select OR Picture Mode Next/Prev Day (Dynamic...picture settings and improve picture quality. Sharpness Use this function to your desire conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to optimize your TV's performance. 1. Brightness Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to adjust overall picture brightness. Day ( Normal )...
...Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Video Cable Picture Mode Day (Dynamic) OR Contrast 100% Brightness 50% Color 62% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High Black Enhancement High Contrast Mode Dynamic Move SEL Select OR Picture Mode Next/Prev Day (Dynamic...picture settings and improve picture quality. Sharpness Use this function to your desire conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to optimize your TV's performance. 1. Brightness Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to adjust overall picture brightness. Day ( Normal )...
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... the sound quality. 1. Balance This function will control the left to two or three dimensions. This is selected you are adjusting OR Bass 50% treble. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Wide Surround : Reproduce much better quality 5 channel sound signals from one dimension (... speaker system. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio Treble 50% NOTE: If TREBLE is often done to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass Boost This function allows to create a more speakers to enjoy sound...
... the sound quality. 1. Balance This function will control the left to two or three dimensions. This is selected you are adjusting OR Bass 50% treble. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Wide Surround : Reproduce much better quality 5 channel sound signals from one dimension (... speaker system. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio Treble 50% NOTE: If TREBLE is often done to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass Boost This function allows to create a more speakers to enjoy sound...
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...language function will allow you to select between stations. The DRC control affects only Dolby® Digital signals decoded internally by the TV. 2.- The TV's speakers will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital Audio). Dolby®Digital - Select this feature ... with a PCM only decoder; If a channel is tuned and is possible not only to OR Bass 50% suppress the output of loud sound at right if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby®Digital only decoder; Language Some programs transmit more...
...language function will allow you to select between stations. The DRC control affects only Dolby® Digital signals decoded internally by the TV. 2.- The TV's speakers will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital Audio). Dolby®Digital - Select this feature ... with a PCM only decoder; If a channel is tuned and is possible not only to OR Bass 50% suppress the output of loud sound at right if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby®Digital only decoder; Language Some programs transmit more...
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... will allow you to select any one of the Menu OSD. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select the sub-menu of your TV up for all on-screen displays. 1. Setup Setup The Menu Options OR Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The... Software Move SEL Select Setup Setup The Menu Options OR Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 50 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to select. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to select the...
... will allow you to select any one of the Menu OSD. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select the sub-menu of your TV up for all on-screen displays. 1. Setup Setup The Menu Options OR Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The... Software Move SEL Select Setup Setup The Menu Options OR Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 50 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to select. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to select the...
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... a box • Wire Clamp (50" models only) Optional Accessories: • For U.S. Useful Information 59 W+28 Ultra Band W+29 - COPYRIGHT c 1999-2007 MONTAVISTA SOFTWARE, INC. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component...
... a box • Wire Clamp (50" models only) Optional Accessories: • For U.S. Useful Information 59 W+28 Ultra Band W+29 - COPYRIGHT c 1999-2007 MONTAVISTA SOFTWARE, INC. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component...
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Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 80.4/36.5 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B Inches 42 2-3/4 mm 1067.00 70.5 CD E FGH I J K L MNOPQ R ST 2-3/4 30-21/32 28-1/16 21-31/32 17-31/32 15-11/32 36-7/16 20-23/32 4-23/32 3-9/16 1-1/8 15-9/32 8-19/32 24-13/16 8-19/32 9-7/8 12-1/8 6-1/16 70.5 779.15 713.00 558.32 456.15 390.00 926 526.60 119.50 90.80 28.70 388.38 218.50 630.00 218.50 251.00 308.00 154.00 60
Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 80.4/36.5 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B Inches 42 2-3/4 mm 1067.00 70.5 CD E FGH I J K L MNOPQ R ST 2-3/4 30-21/32 28-1/16 21-31/32 17-31/32 15-11/32 36-7/16 20-23/32 4-23/32 3-9/16 1-1/8 15-9/32 8-19/32 24-13/16 8-19/32 9-7/8 12-1/8 6-1/16 70.5 779.15 713.00 558.32 456.15 390.00 926 526.60 119.50 90.80 28.70 388.38 218.50 630.00 218.50 251.00 308.00 154.00 60
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Set Dimensions 50 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 116.7/53 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Inches 48-13/16 2-9/16 2-9/16 34-11/16 32-5/16 27-17/32 19-29/32 17-17/32 43-23/32 24-13/16 5-1/2 3-25/32 1-1/4 16-5/8 12 24-13/16 12 11-3/4 12-1/8 8-7/16 mm 1240 65.00 65.00 880.85 820.50 699.12 505.85 445.5 1110.00 630.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 422.08 305.00 630.00 305.00 298.00 308.00 214.50 61
Set Dimensions 50 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 116.7/53 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Inches 48-13/16 2-9/16 2-9/16 34-11/16 32-5/16 27-17/32 19-29/32 17-17/32 43-23/32 24-13/16 5-1/2 3-25/32 1-1/4 16-5/8 12 24-13/16 12 11-3/4 12-1/8 8-7/16 mm 1240 65.00 65.00 880.85 820.50 699.12 505.85 445.5 1110.00 630.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 422.08 305.00 630.00 305.00 298.00 308.00 214.50 61
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Set Dimensions 55 Inch Models (Not Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 133.3/60.5 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Inches 55-1/2 3-15/32 3-15/32 35-5/8 19-3/16 48-19/32 27-1/4 5-1/32 3-25/32 1-1/4 15-11/32 24-13/16 15-11/32 4-15/16 10-1/8 mm 1410.00 88.00 88.00 904.50 485.50 1234.00 692.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 390.00 630.00 390.00 125.00 257 P 12-1/8 308 62
Set Dimensions 55 Inch Models (Not Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 133.3/60.5 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Inches 55-1/2 3-15/32 3-15/32 35-5/8 19-3/16 48-19/32 27-1/4 5-1/32 3-25/32 1-1/4 15-11/32 24-13/16 15-11/32 4-15/16 10-1/8 mm 1410.00 88.00 88.00 904.50 485.50 1234.00 692.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 390.00 630.00 390.00 125.00 257 P 12-1/8 308 62
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... facility will provide you hours of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 HITACHI CANADA, LTD. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) for your French... Manual on your unit. HITACHI CANADA, LTD. 1-2495 Meadowpine ...
... facility will provide you hours of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 HITACHI CANADA, LTD. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) for your French... Manual on your unit. HITACHI CANADA, LTD. 1-2495 Meadowpine ...
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... 9 Aspect Ratio 25, 36 Audio Bass Boost 37 Audio Settings 37 Audio Source 38 Auto Noise Cancel 38 TV Ratings (Canadian - English 44 140 Index French 45 Region 5(Downloadable VChip 46 M Menu Preference Language 50 Background 51 N B Noise Cancel 38 Balance 37 Bass 37 Black Enhancement 35 Black Side Panel 35 Brightness... Panel Controls 12,13 H HDMI 15,17 Timers 47-49 Tint 34 Treble 37 V I Video Settings 34-36 Input Setup 26,52 L Language Menu Language 50 Locks Change Access Code 41 Channel Lock 41 Front Panel Lock 41 Movie Ratings 42...
... 9 Aspect Ratio 25, 36 Audio Bass Boost 37 Audio Settings 37 Audio Source 38 Auto Noise Cancel 38 TV Ratings (Canadian - English 44 140 Index French 45 Region 5(Downloadable VChip 46 M Menu Preference Language 50 Background 51 N B Noise Cancel 38 Balance 37 Bass 37 Black Enhancement 35 Black Side Panel 35 Brightness... Panel Controls 12,13 H HDMI 15,17 Timers 47-49 Tint 34 Treble 37 V I Video Settings 34-36 Input Setup 26,52 L Language Menu Language 50 Locks Change Access Code 41 Channel Lock 41 Front Panel Lock 41 Movie Ratings 42...