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...in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5... other limited pay-per-view uses only unless otherwise authorized by turning power On/Off with an extension cord, receptacle, or other .... If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your TV screen. Use of screen damages Continuous on-screen displays such...that is protected by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Lead Notice This product contains lead. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 The mains ...
...in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5... other limited pay-per-view uses only unless otherwise authorized by turning power On/Off with an extension cord, receptacle, or other .... If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your TV screen. Use of screen damages Continuous on-screen displays such...that is protected by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Lead Notice This product contains lead. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 The mains ...
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...CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of cable to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the wall mount bracket.... , the Plasma television should be secured to the ceiling. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from... and flat surface. Securing to next page installation instruction. A B A 50" 4 in. 10 cm B 12 in . 50" D 27.5 cm 39 cm 50" 5 Do not place any danger of hitting themselves (for example their ...
...CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of cable to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the wall mount bracket.... , the Plasma television should be secured to the ceiling. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from... and flat surface. Securing to next page installation instruction. A B A 50" 4 in. 10 cm B 12 in . 50" D 27.5 cm 39 cm 50" 5 Do not place any danger of hitting themselves (for example their ...
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...select the source. If you see this screen when you turn on your TV for the first time and did not yet connect your external devices and cables to your TV, turn off your TV, unplug the power cord and connect your TV and the TV Setup Wizard appear on your devices and cables according to ... feature on page 55. First time use this TV Setup Wizard to help the TV Guide On ScreenTM find all of the channels for the TV Guide On ScreenTM? Please use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television TV SETUP WIZARD This television has a TV Guide On ScreenTM feature which has the ability to...
...select the source. If you see this screen when you turn on your TV for the first time and did not yet connect your external devices and cables to your TV, turn off your TV, unplug the power cord and connect your TV and the TV Setup Wizard appear on your devices and cables according to ... feature on page 55. First time use this TV Setup Wizard to help the TV Guide On ScreenTM find all of the channels for the TV Guide On ScreenTM? Please use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television TV SETUP WIZARD This television has a TV Guide On ScreenTM feature which has the ability to...
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..., such as channel information. MODE INDICATOR Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. PAUSE BUTTON (TV, PVR/VCR, DVD) Press to show...), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. Cable Box SAT - Videocassete Recorder NOTES: 1. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV ) Increase up or down to adjust the audio level of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to show and change the Picture-in DVD or PVR/VCR. SOURCE ACCESS ...
..., such as channel information. MODE INDICATOR Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. PAUSE BUTTON (TV, PVR/VCR, DVD) Press to show...), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. Cable Box SAT - Videocassete Recorder NOTES: 1. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV ) Increase up or down to adjust the audio level of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to show and change the Picture-in DVD or PVR/VCR. SOURCE ACCESS ...
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...cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set to OFF or the TV is for stand-by remote control. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This card slot is unplugged...by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT ...
...cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set to OFF or the TV is for stand-by remote control. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This card slot is unplugged...by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT ...
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Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. 13 Lights Red OFF. (Stand-by ... R/C, AV Net sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. signal). When the main power switch is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is selected. The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, ...
Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. 13 Lights Red OFF. (Stand-by ... R/C, AV Net sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. signal). When the main power switch is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is selected. The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, ...
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... NIGHT for night time viewing with room light. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 26 for instructions on how to set the remote control to... TV mode). ³ · MODE Indicator · » Turns on or blinks three times to show remote control mode. ¿ » SOURCE SELECT button 19 Press this button to toggle between Day (Normal), Day (...
... NIGHT for night time viewing with room light. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 26 for instructions on how to set the remote control to... TV mode). ³ · MODE Indicator · » Turns on or blinks three times to show remote control mode. ¿ » SOURCE SELECT button 19 Press this button to toggle between Day (Normal), Day (...
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... when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on . ƻ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH)/ENTER buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed... Channels that have subchannel numbers indicated by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to select channels. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ƺ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune...
... when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on . ƻ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH)/ENTER buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed... Channels that have subchannel numbers indicated by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to select channels. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ƺ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune...
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... system of your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for pre-codes). Turn ON your cable box. In the unlikely event that ቢ ቢ matches your Cable box. The Remote Control ባ 1. Release the SOURCE... precoded cable codes : -Power -Menu -Exit -Guide -Cursor & Select -Info -Channel Up & Down -Last CH -Number PAD -Enter ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote...
... system of your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for pre-codes). Turn ON your cable box. In the unlikely event that ቢ ቢ matches your Cable box. The Remote Control ባ 1. Release the SOURCE... precoded cable codes : -Power -Menu -Exit -Guide -Cursor & Select -Info -Channel Up & Down -Last CH -Number PAD -Enter ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote...
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.../satellite receiver and press the POWER button. To switch to the corresponding selection SAT/CBL. ባ 3. If the set-topbox/satellite receiver does not turn off , try a ቢ different four digit preset code. 5. In the unlikely event that matches your set -top-box/satellite codes : -Power... -Cursor & Select -Number PAD -Menu -Info -Enter, Dash -Exit -Channel Up & Down -Guide -Last CH ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Set-TopBox/Satellite Receiver...
.../satellite receiver and press the POWER button. To switch to the corresponding selection SAT/CBL. ባ 3. If the set-topbox/satellite receiver does not turn off , try a ቢ different four digit preset code. 5. In the unlikely event that matches your set -top-box/satellite codes : -Power... -Cursor & Select -Number PAD -Menu -Info -Enter, Dash -Exit -Channel Up & Down -Guide -Last CH ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Set-TopBox/Satellite Receiver...
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... your DVD player. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. To switch to match the remote system of DVD players. Turn ON your DVD player, as stated above. 38 ቢ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes : -Power -Number PAD... -Menu -Play, Stop, Pause, -Info RWD, FWD, Skip RWD, -Cursor & Select Skip FWD. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will now control your DVD player code has not been precoded into the remote...
... your DVD player. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. To switch to match the remote system of DVD players. Turn ON your DVD player, as stated above. 38 ቢ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes : -Power -Number PAD... -Menu -Play, Stop, Pause, -Info RWD, FWD, Skip RWD, -Cursor & Select Skip FWD. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will now control your DVD player code has not been precoded into the remote...
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... operating guide. 3. To switch to VCR/PVR pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE SELECT button on pages 41-42. If the VCR/PVR does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code. 5. If your VCR/PVR cannot be operated after performing the above . ባ ቢ ቢ ባ ባ...Channel Up & Down -Number PAD -Last CH -RWD -Enter -Dash (-) -Play,Pause,Stop -FWD,Skip FWD ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will turn off your VCR/PVR. 2. The remote will now control your VCR/PVR code has not been precoded into the...
... operating guide. 3. To switch to VCR/PVR pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE SELECT button on pages 41-42. If the VCR/PVR does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code. 5. If your VCR/PVR cannot be operated after performing the above . ባ ቢ ቢ ባ ባ...Channel Up & Down -Number PAD -Last CH -RWD -Enter -Dash (-) -Play,Pause,Stop -FWD,Skip FWD ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will turn off your VCR/PVR. 2. The remote will now control your VCR/PVR code has not been precoded into the...
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Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is recommended to "0" automatically after TV power Off/On. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to black when watching 4:3 signals in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard...will not be available in Standard mode. 1. Vertical Position will be changed with 480i/ /480p signal. Video Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from gray to the main menu. NOTE: 1. It is toward top of the picture with these modes. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust...
Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is recommended to "0" automatically after TV power Off/On. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to black when watching 4:3 signals in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard...will not be available in Standard mode. 1. Vertical Position will be changed with 480i/ /480p signal. Video Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from gray to the main menu. NOTE: 1. It is toward top of the picture with these modes. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust...
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...line splitting the picture by half, where the left half is with the Smooth Motion Demo turn on and the half in your Hitachi Plasma Television. You will see the difference when using Hitachi new feature Auto Movie Mode Smooth Motion in left half within the same picture when you ... Original NOTE: 1. You will remain turn off . Reset Smooth Motion Demonstration Off Split Move SEL Return Side by selecting the OFF option. 2.This feature effect will take about 15 seconds to Video menu settings on and the picture in your Hitachi Plasma Television. After activating one of the...
...line splitting the picture by half, where the left half is with the Smooth Motion Demo turn on and the half in your Hitachi Plasma Television. You will see the difference when using Hitachi new feature Auto Movie Mode Smooth Motion in left half within the same picture when you ... Original NOTE: 1. You will remain turn off . Reset Smooth Motion Demonstration Off Split Move SEL Return Side by selecting the OFF option. 2.This feature effect will take about 15 seconds to Video menu settings on and the picture in your Hitachi Plasma Television. After activating one of the...
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...; to two or three dimensions. Surround Surround sound is selected you are adjusting Treble 50% treble. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. On-Screen Display 50 Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Bass Boost This function allows to highlight surround option...
...; to two or three dimensions. Surround Surround sound is selected you are adjusting Treble 50% treble. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. On-Screen Display 50 Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Bass Boost This function allows to highlight surround option...
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...Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select 1. Change Access Code 1. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the two rating systems used in U.S. When TV RATINGS is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of television programming based on...preference. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to its content (see page 59). Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the Locks feature is turned on, all buttons on a parental guide ratings will block out the picture and sound of movies and television pograms based on motion picture ratings ...
...Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select 1. Change Access Code 1. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the two rating systems used in U.S. When TV RATINGS is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of television programming based on...preference. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to its content (see page 59). Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the Locks feature is turned on, all buttons on a parental guide ratings will block out the picture and sound of movies and television pograms based on motion picture ratings ...
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.../NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Press the SELECT button to the previous menu. NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET DAY/ NIGHT TIMER to return to select the option. 3. Use the CURSOR PADS to select ...
.../NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Press the SELECT button to the previous menu. NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET DAY/ NIGHT TIMER to return to select the option. 3. Use the CURSOR PADS to select ...
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...) for INPUT 1, 2, 3, Front and HDMI 1, 2, Front. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to normal viewing. Automatic Power Saving Use this feature to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and ...menu backgrounds. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select your choice. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose power consumption reduction based on -screen displays such as video games, ...
...) for INPUT 1, 2, 3, Front and HDMI 1, 2, Front. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to normal viewing. Automatic Power Saving Use this feature to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and ...menu backgrounds. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select your choice. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose power consumption reduction based on -screen displays such as video games, ...
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...774; or ̄ to select your choices. Set AV NET 3. This feature is now reset and will turn on by AUTO LINK, the TV will turn off after the TV is turned on your TV as described above. 2. If no remote control button is convenient when you want to INPUT 3. 1. Press EXIT...776; to select. 4. This is pressed after three hours. Set AV Net Use this , turn the TV on and OR tune to INPUT 3 when it must be reset before AUTO LINK is turned on using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight SETUP ...
...774; or ̄ to select your choices. Set AV NET 3. This feature is now reset and will turn on by AUTO LINK, the TV will turn off after the TV is turned on your TV as described above. 2. If no remote control button is convenient when you want to INPUT 3. 1. Press EXIT...776; to select. 4. This is pressed after three hours. Set AV Net Use this , turn the TV on and OR tune to INPUT 3 when it must be reset before AUTO LINK is turned on using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight SETUP ...
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... to the A/V receiver. Select " Not Connected " if not used. 14. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Hitachi (44/54) 3 (3/12) Not Connected Monitor Out Settings If you can not find the Brand Name, please choose "Other" and proceed to the ... Back Next 11. Move SEL Return Back Start 2. Brand Name Hitachi (1/54) Learning Mode Move Change Brand Name Back Next 7. If the A/V Receiver turns ON, then you connect the video or audio output of your A/V Receiver. TV Input Not Connected Move Change Input Back SEL Select Next 13. ...
... to the A/V receiver. Select " Not Connected " if not used. 14. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Hitachi (44/54) 3 (3/12) Not Connected Monitor Out Settings If you can not find the Brand Name, please choose "Other" and proceed to the ... Back Next 11. Move SEL Return Back Start 2. Brand Name Hitachi (1/54) Learning Mode Move Change Brand Name Back Next 7. If the A/V Receiver turns ON, then you connect the video or audio output of your A/V Receiver. TV Input Not Connected Move Change Input Back SEL Select Next 13. ...
