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... or moisture, does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for long periods of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. 18. When a cart is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the...
... or moisture, does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for long periods of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. 18. When a cart is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the...
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...misuse and are indicated on back side and right side of this is protected by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable....environmental laws. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of receiving analog basic, digital basic cable television programming by turning power Off/On with an extension cord, receptacle, or other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized. For product recycling and...
...misuse and are indicated on back side and right side of this is protected by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable....environmental laws. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of receiving analog basic, digital basic cable television programming by turning power Off/On with an extension cord, receptacle, or other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized. For product recycling and...
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... 3. The use of other apparatus is capable of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries ¿ Power Cord ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) First time use only with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as the H401, H401A series. When replacing old... use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. models: Note: Please visit our For optional accessories, please access our web site at: website for the ...
... 3. The use of other apparatus is capable of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries ¿ Power Cord ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) First time use only with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as the H401, H401A series. When replacing old... use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. models: Note: Please visit our For optional accessories, please access our web site at: website for the ...
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... the OSD menu system. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Exits out of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite... the TV channel, and used to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV) mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of other devices. POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on the screen. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT-
... the OSD menu system. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Exits out of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite... the TV channel, and used to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV) mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of other devices. POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on the screen. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT-
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... 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. It is required for stand-by remote control. In order to receive written notification, please...using the remote. It can also be turned ON/OFF by mode. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the broadside bottom, under the mark " ". The Main Power button is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or...
... 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. It is required for stand-by remote control. In order to receive written notification, please...using the remote. It can also be turned ON/OFF by mode. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the broadside bottom, under the mark " ". The Main Power button is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or...
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.... ቭ INPUT-FRONT JACKS INPUT-FRONT provide composite Video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such...
.... ቭ INPUT-FRONT JACKS INPUT-FRONT provide composite Video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such...
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...; NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see page 48. 24 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to toggle between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with room light.
...; NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see page 48. 24 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to toggle between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with room light.
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... mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is turned on and Closed Caption is set when the TV is GREEN. When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). However, if it was set to 30 when the TV is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level...
... mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is turned on and Closed Caption is set when the TV is GREEN. When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). However, if it was set to 30 when the TV is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level...
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... manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for your cable box. 2. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button. This remote is entered. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED...
... manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for your cable box. 2. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button. This remote is entered. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED...
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To switch to set -top-box/satellite receiver » and press the POWER button. Aim the remote at the set -top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, press and release the SAT button. In the unlikely event that ...-box/satellite receiver when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for operating the TV. SATELLITE BRAND CODES 2006 DIRECT TV 09 ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODES PANASONIC 05 RCA 06 SAMSUNG 07 ZENITH 08 MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/ SET TOP...
To switch to set -top-box/satellite receiver » and press the POWER button. Aim the remote at the set -top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, press and release the SAT button. In the unlikely event that ...-box/satellite receiver when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for operating the TV. SATELLITE BRAND CODES 2006 DIRECT TV 09 ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODES PANASONIC 05 RCA 06 SAMSUNG 07 ZENITH 08 MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/ SET TOP...
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.... · 2. Release the DVD button. » 4. The Remote Control The Remote Control for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG 06 SANYO 07 SONY 01 TOSHIBA 05 MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS NOTE: Refer to... preset code is designed to DVD pre-coded mode, press and release the DVD button. 3. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button.
.... · 2. Release the DVD button. » 4. The Remote Control The Remote Control for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG 06 SANYO 07 SONY 01 TOSHIBA 05 MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS NOTE: Refer to... preset code is designed to DVD pre-coded mode, press and release the DVD button. 3. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button.
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.... · · VCR BRAND CODES 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... 31, 32 SONY 07, 08, 09 TOSHIBA 15 ZENITH 35 MY VCR PLAYER CODE IS 31 Aim the remote at the VCR and press the POWER button. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR, as stated above procedures, your VCR player by setting it to VCR pre-coded mode, press...
.... · · VCR BRAND CODES 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... 31, 32 SONY 07, 08, 09 TOSHIBA 15 ZENITH 35 MY VCR PLAYER CODE IS 31 Aim the remote at the VCR and press the POWER button. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR, as stated above procedures, your VCR player by setting it to VCR pre-coded mode, press...
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... the settings off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 35 This setting return to the previous menu. Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with gray side bar. 2. ... using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for darker images more natural color, set to OFF if the TV experiences picture block noise. When AUTO MOVIE...
... the settings off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 35 This setting return to the previous menu. Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with gray side bar. 2. ... using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for darker images more natural color, set to OFF if the TV experiences picture block noise. When AUTO MOVIE...
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..., only the selected Input will not be useful for centering the picture area at the Reset softkey. 4. Press the SELECT button to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward top of screen). 1. Vertical Position setting returns to Reset the Video Settings. Use CURSOR PAD...
..., only the selected Input will not be useful for centering the picture area at the Reset softkey. 4. Press the SELECT button to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward top of screen). 1. Vertical Position setting returns to Reset the Video Settings. Use CURSOR PAD...
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... the chosen channel will block out the picture and sound of movies and television pograms based on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the POWER button. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is selected, various types of movies and video tapes based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked (see page 46...
... the chosen channel will block out the picture and sound of movies and television pograms based on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the POWER button. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is selected, various types of movies and video tapes based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked (see page 46...
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... SEL Return 5. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to highlight the chosen TIME ZONE settings. When the "Main Power button" is set the TIME AND DATE. 6. Use the CURSOR PAD to the previous menu. Press the SELECT button to set your Clock, Sleep Timer.../NIGHT TIMER feature. 1. On-Screen Display 47 Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to OFF and ON quickly, or the power cord is unplugged then plugged quickly the clock is checked ■✔, the TV will become slow. Timers Set The Clock OR Time Zone : PST...
... SEL Return 5. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to highlight the chosen TIME ZONE settings. When the "Main Power button" is set the TIME AND DATE. 6. Use the CURSOR PAD to the previous menu. Press the SELECT button to set your Clock, Sleep Timer.../NIGHT TIMER feature. 1. On-Screen Display 47 Use the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to OFF and ON quickly, or the power cord is unplugged then plugged quickly the clock is checked ■✔, the TV will become slow. Timers Set The Clock OR Time Zone : PST...
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... for INPUT 1, 2, 3, Front and HDMI 1, 2, Front. On-Screen Display 51 Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose power consumption reduction based on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be... CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select your choice. Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by one pixel. Image Power This function allows you to the previous menu. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to normal viewing. Press the EXIT button to return...
... for INPUT 1, 2, 3, Front and HDMI 1, 2, Front. On-Screen Display 51 Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose power consumption reduction based on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be... CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select your choice. Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by one pixel. Image Power This function allows you to the previous menu. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to normal viewing. Press the EXIT button to return...
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... upgrade. Select OFF to have the TV tune channels (both Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on . 2. NOTE: Any power interruption during the next power off ". NOTE: 1. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to highlight functions. 2. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen.... NOTE: 1. Insert MMC/SD CARD. 2. Set this feature to ON to as "off /on . Selecting ON for your TV, HITACHI will be upgraded by the Main Power SW. 54 A small amount of Reset TV Settings will monitor any changes and prepare the television to ON , this happens, repeat the ...
... upgrade. Select OFF to have the TV tune channels (both Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on . 2. NOTE: Any power interruption during the next power off ". NOTE: 1. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to highlight functions. 2. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen.... NOTE: 1. Insert MMC/SD CARD. 2. Set this feature to ON to as "off /on . Selecting ON for your TV, HITACHI will be upgraded by the Main Power SW. 54 A small amount of Reset TV Settings will monitor any changes and prepare the television to ON , this happens, repeat the ...
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...of time, for years of lasting entertainment from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to fail. Clean the screen with a soft cloth.... DO NOT Do not clean your HITACHI Plasma Television. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in warm water and dry with a soft cloth moistened in . Equipment Care and Troubleshooting ...
...of time, for years of lasting entertainment from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to fail. Clean the screen with a soft cloth.... DO NOT Do not clean your HITACHI Plasma Television. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in warm water and dry with a soft cloth moistened in . Equipment Care and Troubleshooting ...
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...of electrical discharges inside the panel. This is too high. Storage temperature: 5°F to 140°F Repeatedly turning the plasma television Power ON and OFF at point-blank range, a random fine grain may be heard when the plasma television is turned on the control ... seconds response delay on in the dark areas of glass breakage. 7 Transportation 8 Granular spots 9 High temperature environment 10 Operation 11 Storage 12 Power ON or OFF 13 Lip sync Please transport the plasma television in it is not a malfunction. 2 Infrared interference Some infrared rays are too...
...of electrical discharges inside the panel. This is too high. Storage temperature: 5°F to 140°F Repeatedly turning the plasma television Power ON and OFF at point-blank range, a random fine grain may be heard when the plasma television is turned on the control ... seconds response delay on in the dark areas of glass breakage. 7 Transportation 8 Granular spots 9 High temperature environment 10 Operation 11 Storage 12 Power ON or OFF 13 Lip sync Please transport the plasma television in it is not a malfunction. 2 Infrared interference Some infrared rays are too...