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...this can be fully inserted to minimize image retention. Dispose of receiving analog basic, digital basic cable television programming by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or www.eRecycle.org... the specified voltage. Lead Notice This product contains lead. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your TV screen. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that this copyright protection technology must be connected to a cable system...
...this can be fully inserted to minimize image retention. Dispose of receiving analog basic, digital basic cable television programming by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or www.eRecycle.org... the specified voltage. Lead Notice This product contains lead. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your TV screen. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that this copyright protection technology must be connected to a cable system...
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...into place. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical... into the battery compartment. 5. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in leakage. 4 This plasma television product is designed for optional accessories. HL02401). · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries. »...the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the 55" models is not recommended. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with '+' and '-'...
...into place. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical... into the battery compartment. 5. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in leakage. 4 This plasma television product is designed for optional accessories. HL02401). · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries. »...the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the 55" models is not recommended. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with '+' and '-'...
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...shown below . 55" NOTE: The TableTop Stand for example, in a stable and flat surface. Secure the television to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches ... ventilation holes of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for model P55T551 is 30° (left and right). LOCATION Select an ... turning angle is not included (Optional). How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it safely. Securing to a...
...shown below . 55" NOTE: The TableTop Stand for example, in a stable and flat surface. Secure the television to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches ... ventilation holes of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for model P55T551 is 30° (left and right). LOCATION Select an ... turning angle is not included (Optional). How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it safely. Securing to a...
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... cord to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to the TV. First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp ...#2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on its Table top stand.
... cord to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to the TV. First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp ...#2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on its Table top stand.
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...the 4 screws of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV. This Plasma Display Panel for your tv. 7 This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND ...other Wall Mount is capable of the TV . First time use to hold the TV and the Base ; NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT unit for use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. so it needs to remove 4 screws from the Base. For Model P55T551 CAUTION- How to set up your...
...the 4 screws of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV. This Plasma Display Panel for your tv. 7 This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND ...other Wall Mount is capable of the TV . First time use to hold the TV and the Base ; NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT unit for use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. so it needs to remove 4 screws from the Base. For Model P55T551 CAUTION- How to set up your...
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...use STAND METAL STEP (2): Please remove the 2 screws of resulting in order to separate the TV from the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on... the size of your tv. 8 Remove these 4 screws to separate the TV from the TV, then remove 4 screws that hold the TV and the Base ; TV STAND BASE For Model ...
...use STAND METAL STEP (2): Please remove the 2 screws of resulting in order to separate the TV from the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on... the size of your tv. 8 Remove these 4 screws to separate the TV from the TV, then remove 4 screws that hold the TV and the Base ; TV STAND BASE For Model ...
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...CATV coaxial cable to the AIR/CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the screen. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from each side of...Minimum L S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from outside light may cause interference. Differences in front of the room. If so, drapes or screens can be...
...CATV coaxial cable to the AIR/CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the screen. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from each side of...Minimum L S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from outside light may cause interference. Differences in front of the room. If so, drapes or screens can be...
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Cables can be made with an Optical Audio In jack. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to the TV's HDMI input. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI ... connector types required by the various components and the length of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to 75-Ohm). First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on all standard video and audio...
Cables can be made with an Optical Audio In jack. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to the TV's HDMI input. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI ... connector types required by the various components and the length of common connectors. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to 75-Ohm). First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on all standard video and audio...
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...Video Disc Player VCR - CHANNEL UP & DOWN BUTTONS (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Changes up and decrease down the channel. Please see pages 23-38 for TV mode.) INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is only available for a ...complete description of all of your VCR and DVD. MENU BUTTON (TV,DVD,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Accesses ...
...Video Disc Player VCR - CHANNEL UP & DOWN BUTTONS (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Changes up and decrease down the channel. Please see pages 23-38 for TV mode.) INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is only available for a ...complete description of all of your VCR and DVD. MENU BUTTON (TV,DVD,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Accesses ...
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... as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. It is set TV features to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in.... NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to adjust the sound level. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This card slot is for the complete system, and must... ቨ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቭ ቢ FRONT POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF.
... as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. It is set TV features to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in.... NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to adjust the sound level. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This card slot is for the complete system, and must... ቨ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቭ ቢ FRONT POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF.
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The Plasma TV is shown. Lights Red OFF. signal). 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 no sync. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL... use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is selected. First time use . 2.
The Plasma TV is shown. Lights Red OFF. signal). 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 no sync. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL... use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is selected. First time use . 2.
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... NOTE: 1. NOTE: 1. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI is of Dolby Laboratories. ቦ S-VIDEO Input 1 The Input 1 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment ...that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks and HDMI Input. 6. NOTE...
... NOTE: 1. NOTE: 1. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI is of Dolby Laboratories. ቦ S-VIDEO Input 1 The Input 1 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment ...that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks and HDMI Input. 6. NOTE...
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... : Special device cables will be abnormal. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of each component for the location of your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to select the Input of video and audio inputs...
... : Special device cables will be abnormal. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of each component for the location of your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to select the Input of video and audio inputs...
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First time use Rear Panel Connections 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 HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVI to HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box 17
First time use Rear Panel Connections 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 HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVI to HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box 17
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In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 41). • To..., such as DVD players and set-top-boxes. In this feature. that have 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 labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. Use these connections in place of the standard ...
In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 41). • To..., such as DVD players and set-top-boxes. In this feature. that have 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 labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. Use these connections in place of the standard ...
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... of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the VCR or the laserdisc player to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the TV . Select CABLE or AIR from the VCR or laserdisc player. 5. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Press the INPUTS button, then...
... of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the VCR or the laserdisc player to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the TV . Select CABLE or AIR from the VCR or laserdisc player. 5. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Press the INPUTS button, then...
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... CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to view the program from the VIDEO INPUT of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the TV Rear Panel. 2. NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL... and HDMI video. Connect an optical cable from the AUDIO IN L of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. Connecting External Audio/Video Devices First time use CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT 1. Connect the ...
... CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to view the program from the VIDEO INPUT of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the TV Rear Panel. 2. NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL... and HDMI video. Connect an optical cable from the AUDIO IN L of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. Connecting External Audio/Video Devices First time use CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT 1. Connect the ...
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... for instructions on how to program the remote to control your DVD player). 23 To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area.... To operate your DVD player, select DVD by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your cable box, select SAT/CBL by pressing the...
... for instructions on how to program the remote to control your DVD player). 23 To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one area.... To operate your DVD player, select DVD by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your cable box, select SAT/CBL by pressing the...
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...for settings changes). 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 23 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. ¿ »... Night picture mode settings. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to ¶ º cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 55. 24
...for settings changes). 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 23 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. ¿ »... Night picture mode settings. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to ¶ º cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 55. 24
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.... 16:9 ZOOM Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ² ASPECT button Press this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right... of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV. The Aspect Style in all video inputs have independent Aspect Style setting. 2. IMA G E INPUT • S-Video/Video 16:9 Input (Auto Aspect: On) • ...
.... 16:9 ZOOM Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ² ASPECT button Press this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right... of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV. The Aspect Style in all video inputs have independent Aspect Style setting. 2. IMA G E INPUT • S-Video/Video 16:9 Input (Auto Aspect: On) • ...