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... provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to comply with respect to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of your HITACHI plasma television. apparatus. 11. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be of a sufficient magnitude to qualified service personnel. Read these instructions. 3. NEC National Electric Code 2. caution when moving the cart/apparatus...
... provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to comply with respect to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of your HITACHI plasma television. apparatus. 11. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be of a sufficient magnitude to qualified service personnel. Read these instructions. 3. NEC National Electric Code 2. caution when moving the cart/apparatus...
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... the instructions, as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug with remote control or power switch on back side and right side of fire or electric shock, do not use of this copyright protection technology must be fully inserted to very high voltages and other fixed...
... the instructions, as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug with remote control or power switch on back side and right side of fire or electric shock, do not use of this copyright protection technology must be fully inserted to very high voltages and other fixed...
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... sufficient. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set . Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the top and base on both sides of the Television for model P55H401 and P55H4011 is not included (Optional). First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take...
... sufficient. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set . Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the top and base on both sides of the Television for model P55H401 and P55H4011 is not included (Optional). First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take...
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... speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from outside light may cause interference. First time use How to set up your dealer or service store for best performance. 4" Minimum L S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna...
... speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from outside light may cause interference. First time use How to set up your dealer or service store for best performance. 4" Minimum L S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna...
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... SELECT button is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. CC BUTTON (TV) Press to control the chosen device. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- The remote control must be programmed to show and change the Closed Caption mode. MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL...
... SELECT button is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. CC BUTTON (TV) Press to control the chosen device. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- The remote control must be programmed to show and change the Closed Caption mode. MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL...
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... front HDMI input for extrenal devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 15 for your warranty card. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቧ 12 VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. In order to receive...
... front HDMI input for extrenal devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 15 for your warranty card. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቧ 12 VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. In order to receive...
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... as a DVD player or Camcorders. picture 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, Front is selected. Check the Power Light to Off. A red stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER 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 signal). First time use . 2. When...
... as a DVD player or Camcorders. picture 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, Front is selected. Check the Power Light to Off. A red stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER 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 signal). First time use . 2. When...
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... from Dolby Laboratories. Rear Panel Connections ቢ Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. First time use ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3 ቢ By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD (̆ ቦ and ̄), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ቪ ̈ of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for high quality video output. NOTE: 1. In...
... from Dolby Laboratories. Rear Panel Connections ቢ Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. First time use ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3 ቢ By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD (̆ ቦ and ̄), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ቪ ̈ of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for high quality video output. NOTE: 1. In...
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... of video and audio inputs and outputs. For best performance, video and audio cables should be abnormal. INPUTS HDMI 2 HDMI-Front Air /Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. 16 The exact arrangement you use Connecting External Video Sources The FRONT panel jacks are offered as suggestions. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to your choice. OUTPUT Video L R Video Game COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Video Game Console. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to select the Input of your Plasma TV...
... of video and audio inputs and outputs. For best performance, video and audio cables should be abnormal. INPUTS HDMI 2 HDMI-Front Air /Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. 16 The exact arrangement you use Connecting External Video Sources The FRONT panel jacks are offered as suggestions. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to your choice. OUTPUT Video L R Video Game COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Video Game Console. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to select the Input of your Plasma TV...
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... DVD player. 5. HDMI is loose. 2. The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper set top box or DVD player to the last channel viewed. HDMI input CABLE or Air signal HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player HDMI Cable or DVI to the HDMI input as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT see page 15 for delivery of device user settings determines final video appearance. 5. Press the INPUTS button, then select HDMI 1, 2 or FRONT to view the program from the AUDIO...
... DVD player. 5. HDMI is loose. 2. The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper set top box or DVD player to the last channel viewed. HDMI input CABLE or Air signal HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player HDMI Cable or DVI to the HDMI input as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT see page 15 for delivery of device user settings determines final video appearance. 5. Press the INPUTS button, then select HDMI 1, 2 or FRONT to view the program from the AUDIO...
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... Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. NOTE: 1. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 or 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of DVD Player OUTPUT AUDIO RL VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y OR OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box 21 First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y-PBPR. 1. CABLE or Air signal DVD Player...
... Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. NOTE: 1. Connect the cable from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 or 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of DVD Player OUTPUT AUDIO RL VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y OR OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box 21 First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y-PBPR. 1. CABLE or Air signal DVD Player...
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... Picture Format Auto STEREO 10:00 AM Closed Audio Source Caption setting Selection Event timer DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption This icon will start the On-Screen Display. º GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ¾ EXIT button This button will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to select. INPUTS HDMI 2 HDMI-Front Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select INPUT 1 Select to normal viewing. Digital channel Program Information Program...
... Picture Format Auto STEREO 10:00 AM Closed Audio Source Caption setting Selection Event timer DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption This icon will start the On-Screen Display. º GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ¾ EXIT button This button will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to select. INPUTS HDMI 2 HDMI-Front Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select INPUT 1 Select to normal viewing. Digital channel Program Information Program...
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... CH button until the displayed channel turns from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. 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 be performed by CHANNEL (CH) UP (̆) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN (̄). ƹ (-) DASH button Use the (-) DASH button with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter Digital Channels that have subchannel numbers indicated by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ƺ LAST CHANNEL (LC) button Press this button...
... CH button until the displayed channel turns from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. 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 be performed by CHANNEL (CH) UP (̆) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN (̄). ƹ (-) DASH button Use the (-) DASH button with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter Digital Channels that have subchannel numbers indicated by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ƺ LAST CHANNEL (LC) button Press this button...
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... BOX CODE IS NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-topbox/satellite receiver for operation of your settop-box/satellite receiver by setting it to control your set -top-box/ satellite receiver. This remote is entered. Turn ON your set - ³ top-box/satellite systems (refer below . The remote will turn off your set -top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, press and release the SAT button. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming...
... BOX CODE IS NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-topbox/satellite receiver for operation of your settop-box/satellite receiver by setting it to control your set -top-box/ satellite receiver. This remote is entered. Turn ON your set - ³ top-box/satellite systems (refer below . The remote will turn off your set -top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, press and release the SAT button. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming...
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.... Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. Feature to Reset TV settings. The Signal Meter feature of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel Reduces mosquito noise in the picture. Adjust brightness. Timers Audio Treble Bass Balance Adjust the treble. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Set The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Choose English, French, or Spanish text and Background. Loudness Language Digital Output Adjust Loudness. Set Channel List. Set this function to factory settings...
.... Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. Feature to Reset TV settings. The Signal Meter feature of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel Reduces mosquito noise in the picture. Adjust brightness. Timers Audio Treble Bass Balance Adjust the treble. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Set The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Choose English, French, or Spanish text and Background. Loudness Language Digital Output Adjust Loudness. Set Channel List. Set this function to factory settings...
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... On-Screen Display Black Side Panel On Next/Prev On/Off SEL Return NOTE: 1. Video Color Temperature Set this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. Set to DYNAMIC for a balanced White to black when watching 4:3 signals in the picture without degrading picture quality. MPEG NR The MPEG NR (Noise Reduction) function automatically reduces mosquito noise in Standard mode. 1. When film is turned ON...
... On-Screen Display Black Side Panel On Next/Prev On/Off SEL Return NOTE: 1. Video Color Temperature Set this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. Set to DYNAMIC for a balanced White to black when watching 4:3 signals in the picture without degrading picture quality. MPEG NR The MPEG NR (Noise Reduction) function automatically reduces mosquito noise in Standard mode. 1. When film is turned ON...
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... EXIT button to return to navigate the Channel List. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to normal viewing. Scan On On On On On On On On Lock ID Off ------Off ------Off ------Off ------Off ------Off ------Off ------Off AM- --:-- The Channel List cannot be updated. Accordingly, this Operating Guide for the Channel List to work with compatible cable and satellite TV systems, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players and other digital television system connections. Channel Manager Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List...
... EXIT button to return to navigate the Channel List. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to normal viewing. Scan On On On On On On On On Lock ID Off ------Off ------Off ------Off ------Off ------Off ------Off ------Off AM- --:-- The Channel List cannot be updated. Accordingly, this Operating Guide for the Channel List to work with compatible cable and satellite TV systems, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players and other digital television system connections. Channel Manager Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List...
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...; S-Video 1 • Antenna (RF)Inputs 1 • Audio Output 1 • Monitor Output 1 • Optical Output 1 • Upgrade Card Slot 1 • HDMI 3 • RS232C Interface 1 SPECIFICATIONS • Pixel Pitch . . . . 0.900(horiz.) x 0.485(vert.) mm.(42") 0.864(horiz.) x 0.580(vert.) mm.(50 0.960(horiz.) x 0.640(vert.) mm.(55") • FCC class B for custom installations. Useful Information 59 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Features and Specifications Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control...
...; S-Video 1 • Antenna (RF)Inputs 1 • Audio Output 1 • Monitor Output 1 • Optical Output 1 • Upgrade Card Slot 1 • HDMI 3 • RS232C Interface 1 SPECIFICATIONS • Pixel Pitch . . . . 0.900(horiz.) x 0.485(vert.) mm.(42") 0.864(horiz.) x 0.580(vert.) mm.(50 0.960(horiz.) x 0.640(vert.) mm.(55") • FCC class B for custom installations. Useful Information 59 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Features and Specifications Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control...
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... any breach by applicable law, HITACHI, its licensors or suppliers grants to you of any nature arising in any way from receiving any of its licensors and suppliers. SOFTWARE UPGRADES. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. government. The cryptographic software is provided by the OpenSSL Project in U.S. By using the DTV or the digital television software installed on a "No Further Upgrades" list, which case you , for...
... any breach by applicable law, HITACHI, its licensors or suppliers grants to you of any nature arising in any way from receiving any of its licensors and suppliers. SOFTWARE UPGRADES. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. government. The cryptographic software is provided by the OpenSSL Project in U.S. By using the DTV or the digital television software installed on a "No Further Upgrades" list, which case you , for...
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... Contrast Mode 35 E Event Timer 49 External Video Source 14-22 R Remote Control Functions 23-27 Programming Codes 28-31 Installing Batteries 4 S Screen Saver 51 Sharpness 34 Spanish Section 65-128 Speakers 38 Connecting External Speakers 38 Internal 38 Surround 37 F T Favorite Channel 27 Front 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...
... Contrast Mode 35 E Event Timer 49 External Video Source 14-22 R Remote Control Functions 23-27 Programming Codes 28-31 Installing Batteries 4 S Screen Saver 51 Sharpness 34 Spanish Section 65-128 Speakers 38 Connecting External Speakers 38 Internal 38 Surround 37 F T Favorite Channel 27 Front 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...