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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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...remote control or power switch on back side and right side of the plasma television. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma...can be permanently imprinted onto your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and ... engineering or disassembly is not a malfunction but it helps to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other intellectual property rights. Lead...prevent blade exposure. If still images are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as this copyright ...
...remote control or power switch on back side and right side of the plasma television. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma...can be permanently imprinted onto your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and ... engineering or disassembly is not a malfunction but it helps to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other intellectual property rights. Lead...prevent blade exposure. If still images are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as this copyright ...
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...(UX27661 42" model) (UX27281 50" models). ¿ Power Cord (P# EV01841). ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Wall Mount unit is not recommended. This plasma television product is WM07L. The use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top ...P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. CAUTION: 1. Please see page 7 for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the front glass panel. Mounting the panel on tab to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control...
...(UX27661 42" model) (UX27281 50" models). ¿ Power Cord (P# EV01841). ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Wall Mount unit is not recommended. This plasma television product is WM07L. The use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top ...P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. CAUTION: 1. Please see page 7 for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the front glass panel. Mounting the panel on tab to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control...
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... the audio level of your VCR and DVD. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT) Changes the mode of the Remote Control. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (... VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on the right bottom portion of the TV screen. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. CC BUTTON (TV) Press to restore audio level. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the ...
... the audio level of your VCR and DVD. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT) Changes the mode of the Remote Control. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (... VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on the right bottom portion of the TV screen. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. CC BUTTON (TV) Press to restore audio level. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the ...
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...buttons to your preference without using the remote. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. In order to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front Panel Controls ...and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. Hitachi will be turned ON/OFF by mode. The volume level will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to ON...
...buttons to your preference without using the remote. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. In order to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front Panel Controls ...and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. Hitachi will be turned ON/OFF by mode. The volume level will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to ON...
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... IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such as a DVD player or Camcorders. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. Lights Red OFF. Off TV MAIN POWER is ON ; First ... Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, Front or HDMI : 1, 2, Front is shown. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. picture is selected. The Plasma TV is turned off or in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the...
... IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such as a DVD player or Camcorders. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. Lights Red OFF. Off TV MAIN POWER is ON ; First ... Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, Front or HDMI : 1, 2, Front is shown. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. picture is selected. The Plasma TV is turned off or in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the...
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...for high quality video output. Your component outputs may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 1 , but only one of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that pristine high... quality from Dolby Laboratories. Rear Panel Connections ቢ Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to the TV's PR input. 3. Use the audio and video inputs to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. It may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (...
...for high quality video output. Your component outputs may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 1 , but only one of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that pristine high... quality from Dolby Laboratories. Rear Panel Connections ቢ Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to the TV's PR input. 3. Use the audio and video inputs to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. It may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (...
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... your set-top-box or satellite receiver, press the SAT button. To operate your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver. The remote will now control your VCR (see page 29 for instructions on how to program...
... your set-top-box or satellite receiver, press the SAT button. To operate your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver. The remote will now control your VCR (see page 29 for instructions on how to program...
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...detailed picture (see page 34 for how to change between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to toggle between each of these modes. ¶ ¾ » DAY/NIGHT button... Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when ³ the remote is in TV mode. · MODE buttons · These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ²...
...detailed picture (see page 34 for how to change between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to toggle between each of these modes. ¶ ¾ » DAY/NIGHT button... Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when ³ the remote is in TV mode. · MODE buttons · These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ²...
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... DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. 16:9 ZOOM Use this aspect to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV 25 Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to Zoom-in once while in on page 138-139. The... Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¿ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Note: Please see Appendix A on page 138-139. Note: Use...
... DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. 16:9 ZOOM Use this aspect to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV 25 Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to Zoom-in once while in on page 138-139. The... Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¿ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Note: Please see Appendix A on page 138-139. Note: Use...
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... appear only when receiving a Digital Broadcast with Closed Captioning. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Control ´ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. INPUTS HDMI 2 HDMI-...Front Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select INPUT 1 Select to normal viewing. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are displayed on the TV screen when ...
... appear only when receiving a Digital Broadcast with Closed Captioning. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Control ´ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button is only applicable when the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. INPUTS HDMI 2 HDMI-...Front Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select INPUT 1 Select to normal viewing. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are displayed on the TV screen when ...
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... is turned on . Ƹ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in VCR mode. 27 Cable 6 The Remote Control MUTE Volume 8 FAV CH FAV Cable 6 MUTE Soft Mute 8 FAV CH Cable 6 Mute 8 Closed Captioning will default to AUTO (see page 53).... Press the FAV CH button to switch to Control Your TV ¹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until the displayed channel turns from your favorite channel list by (-) DASH...
... is turned on . Ƹ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in VCR mode. 27 Cable 6 The Remote Control MUTE Volume 8 FAV CH FAV Cable 6 MUTE Soft Mute 8 FAV CH Cable 6 Mute 8 Closed Captioning will default to AUTO (see page 53).... Press the FAV CH button to switch to Control Your TV ¹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until the displayed channel turns from your favorite channel list by (-) DASH...
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...to CABLE mode. · PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for pre-codes). » 1. In the unlikely... repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for operating the TV. This remote is programmed for the Cable Box. 28 The remote control will turn off your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. Turn ON your cable box. Hold down the CBL ...
...to CABLE mode. · PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for pre-codes). » 1. In the unlikely... repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for operating the TV. This remote is programmed for the Cable Box. 28 The remote control will turn off your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. Turn ON your cable box. Hold down the CBL ...
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... buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The Remote Control for operating the TV. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for the set -top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode... code is designed to match the remote system of your settop-box/satellite receiver, as stated above procedures, please consult your set - ³ top-box/satellite systems (refer below . SATELLITE BRAND CODES 2006 DIRECT TV 09 ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY...
... buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The Remote Control for operating the TV. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for the set -top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode... code is designed to match the remote system of your settop-box/satellite receiver, as stated above procedures, please consult your set - ³ top-box/satellite systems (refer below . SATELLITE BRAND CODES 2006 DIRECT TV 09 ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY...
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... OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER. The remote will turn off your DVD player. · 2. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG...
... OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER. The remote will turn off your DVD player. · 2. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG...
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... AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 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 PANASONIC 10, 11 PHILIPS 14 SAMSUNG 25, 26...is entered. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for operating the TV. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for pre-codes). » 1. The remote control will turn off your VCR. NOTE: Refer to VCR pre-coded mode, press and release...
... AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 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 PANASONIC 10, 11 PHILIPS 14 SAMSUNG 25, 26...is entered. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for operating the TV. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for pre-codes). » 1. The remote control will turn off your VCR. NOTE: Refer to VCR pre-coded mode, press and release...
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... 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 illustration purposes only, therefore; On-Screen Display 1. Press the ... shown in next pages are available. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. On-Screen Display 32 Press MENU on the...
... 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 illustration purposes only, therefore; On-Screen Display 1. Press the ... shown in next pages are available. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. On-Screen Display 32 Press MENU on the...
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... turn on and switch to INPUT 3 automatically, when the INPUT 3 input device is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will turn your choices. NOTE: 1. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. Setup Set The Inputs OR Input1 : **** Input2 : **** Input3 : **** Auto Link : Off Input-Front : **** HDMI1 :...) or Hide (Skip) are disabled in the INPUTS selection. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈ to automatically turn off after the TV is turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it detects a video signal to disable this function. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select...
... turn on and switch to INPUT 3 automatically, when the INPUT 3 input device is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will turn your choices. NOTE: 1. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. Setup Set The Inputs OR Input1 : **** Input2 : **** Input3 : **** Auto Link : Off Input-Front : **** HDMI1 :...) or Hide (Skip) are disabled in the INPUTS selection. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈ to automatically turn off after the TV is turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it detects a video signal to disable this function. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select...
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...3. Place your Plasma Television away from the wall outlet if your Plasma Television. Do not leave it wet. When the batteries run down, remote control operation will not be used for a long period of lasting entertainment from the wall. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced ...high humidity place or getting it on the floor, etc. Do not subject the remote control to external or internal voltage power surges. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to the plasma screen. Do not use an old battery with a new battery. Wait 30 ...
...3. Place your Plasma Television away from the wall outlet if your Plasma Television. Do not leave it wet. When the batteries run down, remote control operation will not be used for a long period of lasting entertainment from the wall. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced ...high humidity place or getting it on the floor, etc. Do not subject the remote control to external or internal voltage power surges. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to the plasma screen. Do not use an old battery with a new battery. Wait 30 ...
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... and 50" only) included in a box • Wire Clamp (50" models only) Optional Accessories: • For U.S. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Models: Please access our website: www.hitachi.us /tv for ... Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Region 5 (Downloadable V-Chip) • Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification • HDMI (High Definition...
... and 50" only) included in a box • Wire Clamp (50" models only) Optional Accessories: • For U.S. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Models: Please access our website: www.hitachi.us /tv for ... Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Region 5 (Downloadable V-Chip) • Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification • HDMI (High Definition...