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... constitute misuse and are indicated on unit. Dispose of the video program material. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Caution Adjust only those controls that is protected by U.S. A CableCARD provided by your TV screen. Original contrast can be fully inserted to minimize image ... operable. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local cable company. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection function will restore after moving ) patterns can ...
... constitute misuse and are indicated on unit. Dispose of the video program material. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Caution Adjust only those controls that is protected by U.S. A CableCARD provided by your TV screen. Original contrast can be fully inserted to minimize image ... operable. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local cable company. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection function will restore after moving ) patterns can ...
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... Cable This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR Blaster in place of the Plasma Television. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This connector is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the standard video cable to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players ... or cable TV) to the TV's HDMI input. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in front of the corresponding IR window of your Plasma Television when AV...
... Cable This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR Blaster in place of the Plasma Television. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This connector is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the standard video cable to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players ... or cable TV) to the TV's HDMI input. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in front of the corresponding IR window of your Plasma Television when AV...
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... the functions of the TV. LAST CHANNEL BUTTON (TV, SAT/CBL, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. Please see pages 26-42 for best results. 2. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the device selected. Video Recorder/Player DVD - ...Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. CHANNEL UP & DOWN BUTTONS (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Changes up and decrease down the channel. LEGEND TV - The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in -Picture...
... the functions of the TV. LAST CHANNEL BUTTON (TV, SAT/CBL, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. Please see pages 26-42 for best results. 2. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the device selected. Video Recorder/Player DVD - ...Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. CHANNEL UP & DOWN BUTTONS (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Changes up and decrease down the channel. LEGEND TV - The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in -Picture...
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... red) when not in Stand-by ) When the main power switch on the TV is ON with this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቭ INPUT-FRONT JACKS INPUT-FRONT provide composite Video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C, AV Net..., such as a DVD player or Camcorders. picture is ON ; Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is no sync. The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, Front or HDMI : 1, 2,...
... red) when not in Stand-by ) When the main power switch on the TV is ON with this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቭ INPUT-FRONT JACKS INPUT-FRONT provide composite Video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C, AV Net..., such as a DVD player or Camcorders. picture is ON ; Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is no sync. The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, Front or HDMI : 1, 2,...
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.... HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high-definition video and multichannel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way to your Plasma Television's remote control. (For reference see page 45). 5. Use the HDMI input for your external... you to control the external components with an HDMI output connection. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in ...
.... HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high-definition video and multichannel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way to your Plasma Television's remote control. (For reference see page 45). 5. Use the HDMI input for your external... you to control the external components with an HDMI output connection. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in ...
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... insert connection cord plugs when connecting to connect the audio output into the Front Audio Input jacks) : A) Connecting HDMI signal. Connecting External Video Sources The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be according to the own... device specifications. FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT First time use HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT DVI to HDMI Cable DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT L R Note : Special device cables will be...
... insert connection cord plugs when connecting to connect the audio output into the Front Audio Input jacks) : A) Connecting HDMI signal. Connecting External Video Sources The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be according to the own... device specifications. FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT First time use HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT DVI to HDMI Cable DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT L R Note : Special device cables will be...
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... the own device specifications. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to confirm your choice. Connecting External Video Sources The FRONT panel jacks are offered as shown in the following connection diagrams are provided as a convenience to allow you may...to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as suggestions. OUTPUT Video L R Video Game COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Video Game Console. The exact arrangement you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features ...
... the own device specifications. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to confirm your choice. Connecting External Video Sources The FRONT panel jacks are offered as shown in the following connection diagrams are provided as a convenience to allow you may...to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as suggestions. OUTPUT Video L R Video Game COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Video Game Console. The exact arrangement you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features ...
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First time use Rear Panel Connections (IR BLASTER CABLE PROVIDED) CONNECT TO G-LINKTM/IR OUT Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #2 S-VIDEO V L R INPUT Optional VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT DVI to HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY CONNECT TO IR OUT (IR BLASTER CABLE PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 18 OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box
First time use Rear Panel Connections (IR BLASTER CABLE PROVIDED) CONNECT TO G-LINKTM/IR OUT Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #2 S-VIDEO V L R INPUT Optional VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT DVI to HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY CONNECT TO IR OUT (IR BLASTER CABLE PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 18 OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box
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...components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be labeled Y-CBCR. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the ...components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to...
...components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be labeled Y-CBCR. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the ...components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to...
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... Rear Panel to the right. The picture and sound that is played back will be used , it is loose. 2. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ FRONT INPUT 1. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. When INPUT 2 or 3 are used for more ... or AIR from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV . Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Cable or Air...
... Rear Panel to the right. The picture and sound that is played back will be used , it is loose. 2. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ FRONT INPUT 1. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. When INPUT 2 or 3 are used for more ... or AIR from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV . Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Cable or Air...
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... (AUDIO/R) jack as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT see page 16 for delivery of device user settings determines final video appearance. 5. NOTE: 1. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for reference). Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from...output, connect the cable from the HDTV SET TOP BOX or DVD player. 5. HDMI is not a "NETWORK" technology. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 OR HDMI FRONT 1. HDMI input CABLE or Air signal HDTV Set-Top...
... (AUDIO/R) jack as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT see page 16 for delivery of device user settings determines final video appearance. 5. NOTE: 1. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for reference). Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from...output, connect the cable from the HDTV SET TOP BOX or DVD player. 5. HDMI is not a "NETWORK" technology. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 OR HDMI FRONT 1. HDMI input CABLE or Air signal HDTV Set-Top...
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First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3:Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to .... Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 or 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Y OUT of DVD Player OUTPUT AUDIO RL VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y OR OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box 22 CABLE or Air signal DVD Player Back of the Laserdisc/DVD player...
First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3:Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to .... Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 or 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Y OUT of DVD Player OUTPUT AUDIO RL VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y OR OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box 22 CABLE or Air signal DVD Player Back of the Laserdisc/DVD player...
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... to return to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. Select CABLE or AIR from the VIDEO INPUT of the Plasma TV to the previous channel. (For INPUT FRONT please see page 17 for reference). It does not output component and HDMI... video. 1. The Volume of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and Front. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. 1. OPTICAL IN Stereo System ...
... to return to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. Select CABLE or AIR from the VIDEO INPUT of the Plasma TV to the previous channel. (For INPUT FRONT please see page 17 for reference). It does not output component and HDMI... video. 1. The Volume of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and Front. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. 1. OPTICAL IN Stereo System ...
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... below. 2. Each IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Connect your external Audio/Video components to select. 7. The Rear Panel has two IR... OUT terminals which can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Net feature. The IR Blaster must...
... below. 2. Each IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Connect your external Audio/Video components to select. 7. The Rear Panel has two IR... OUT terminals which can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Net feature. The IR Blaster must...
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... infrared sensor of a G-LINKTM setup between your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR). Once you setup the G-LINKTM (IR Blaster) connector, then you want to control. CONNECTING THE VCR TO G-LINKTM FOR TV Guide On ScreenTM SYSTEM 1. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and TV Guide On ScreenTM system to control your...
... infrared sensor of a G-LINKTM setup between your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR). Once you setup the G-LINKTM (IR Blaster) connector, then you want to control. CONNECTING THE VCR TO G-LINKTM FOR TV Guide On ScreenTM SYSTEM 1. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and TV Guide On ScreenTM system to control your...
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...the remote. To operate your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder), select PVR/VCR by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your set -top-box or satellite receiver). To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select...The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Source Select on the remote. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box,...
...the remote. To operate your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder), select PVR/VCR by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your set -top-box or satellite receiver). To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select...The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Source Select on the remote. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box,...
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...8226; Component-480i/480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off) IMAGE INPUT Note: Please see Appendix A on page 182-183. 1 • Antenna-Digital Channel (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • Component-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On)... mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the TV. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ² ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
...8226; Component-480i/480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off) IMAGE INPUT Note: Please see Appendix A on page 182-183. 1 • Antenna-Digital Channel (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • Component-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On)... mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the TV. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ² ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
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... to access your pictures from a digital camera, MMC/SD Flash memory or memory card connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the Plasma TV (see page 52). AIR/CABLE Select between Air or Cable signal. µ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on the... and press the SELECT button to select. ¹ CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to access the Channel Guide of a television program or home video which are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the...
... to access your pictures from a digital camera, MMC/SD Flash memory or memory card connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the Plasma TV (see page 52). AIR/CABLE Select between Air or Cable signal. µ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on the... and press the SELECT button to select. ¹ CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to access the Channel Guide of a television program or home video which are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the...
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... This feature allows you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of three different modes (POP, PIP, or SPLIT), depending on the screen. The Picture-in one of the video inputs. Main Picture Sub Picture SWAP NOTE :...Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate control. CH 1 SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on the INPUT signal. "This function is not available with every press of the two sources. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV...
... This feature allows you want to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of three different modes (POP, PIP, or SPLIT), depending on the screen. The Picture-in one of the video inputs. Main Picture Sub Picture SWAP NOTE :...Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate control. CH 1 SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on the INPUT signal. "This function is not available with every press of the two sources. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV...
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...Exit -Info -Record -Cursor & Select -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 remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the... code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). ቢ This remote is designed to operate different types of your VCR/PVR (refer to pages 41-42 for pre-codes). ቢ...
...Exit -Info -Record -Cursor & Select -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 remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the... code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). ቢ This remote is designed to operate different types of your VCR/PVR (refer to pages 41-42 for pre-codes). ቢ...