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Change 1 Page 30, Added note about PIP message Spanish Section 73~143 Click Here PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for P42T501, P42T501A P50T501, P50T501A and P55T551 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-61 USEFUL INFORMATION ...62-71 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH 73-143 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 144-152 APPENDIXES ...153-154 INDEX ...155 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
Change 1 Page 30, Added note about PIP message Spanish Section 73~143 Click Here PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for P42T501, P42T501A P50T501, P50T501A and P55T551 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-61 USEFUL INFORMATION ...62-71 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH 73-143 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 144-152 APPENDIXES ...153-154 INDEX ...155 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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...liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your safety. This will be of benefit to the proper operation of HITACHI plasma televisions. caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from it to you promptly in the improbable event that produce...rain 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 your outlet, consult an electrician for (including amplifiers) that a safety problem should not be located in particular, ...
...liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your safety. This will be of benefit to the proper operation of HITACHI plasma televisions. caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from it to you promptly in the improbable event that produce...rain 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 your outlet, consult an electrician for (including amplifiers) that a safety problem should not be located in particular, ...
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... or disassembly is designed to a mains socket outlet with applicable environmental laws. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is prohibited. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. Note This digital television is...displays such as programs from other intellectual property rights. Dispose of the video program material. The power cord is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other limited consumer uses...
... or disassembly is designed to a mains socket outlet with applicable environmental laws. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is prohibited. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. Note This digital television is...displays such as programs from other intellectual property rights. Dispose of the video program material. The power cord is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other limited consumer uses...
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..., P42T501A, P50T501 and P50T501A. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control. This plasma television product is WM07L. Use with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks... Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. Do not force the battery into place. Replace the cover. CAUTION: 1. This stand for the 55" models is designed for important information related to the wall mount. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is capable...
..., P42T501A, P50T501 and P50T501A. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control. This plasma television product is WM07L. Use with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks... Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. Do not force the battery into place. Replace the cover. CAUTION: 1. This stand for the 55" models is designed for important information related to the wall mount. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is capable...
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...moved it should be lifted forward using the top and base on the rear of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 55" NOTE: The TableTop Stand for example their hands, head or face, etc.) against the... path of hitting themselves (for model P55T551 is not included (Optional). Secure the television to any objects on the picture screen. In case of the Plasma Television. Install the unit at a... to the wall as shown below . 2. 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 is important to a table...
...moved it should be lifted forward using the top and base on the rear of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 55" NOTE: The TableTop Stand for example their hands, head or face, etc.) against the... path of hitting themselves (for model P55T551 is not included (Optional). Secure the television to any objects on the picture screen. In case of the Plasma Television. Install the unit at a... to the wall as shown below . 2. 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 is important to a table...
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... clamp to hold the AC cord. Pull on the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with 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 different shapes. Located on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass ...
... clamp to hold the AC cord. Pull on the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with 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 different shapes. Located on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass ...
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...STAND METAL STEP (2): Please remove the 4 screws of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the Base. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of your... tv. 7 so it needs to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501, P50T501A CAUTION- For Model P55T551 CAUTION-
...STAND METAL STEP (2): Please remove the 4 screws of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the Base. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of your... tv. 7 so it needs to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501, P50T501A CAUTION- For Model P55T551 CAUTION-
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... of resulting in order to separate the TV from the Base. TV STAND BASE For Model P42T501, P42 T501A CAUTION- Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. This metal is capable of your TV. This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the TV . First time use only with other ...Wall Mount is use to hold the TV STAND BASE; Then put these 4 screws to...
... of resulting in order to separate the TV from the Base. TV STAND BASE For Model P42T501, P42 T501A CAUTION- Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. This metal is capable of your TV. This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the TV . First time use only with other ...Wall Mount is use to hold the TV STAND BASE; Then put these 4 screws to...
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...S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the .... R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output will be located in front of the TV and about 10 to the AIR...the reflection or the TV can be obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the TV, place the surround ...a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may appear on the TV. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at...connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the side...
...S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the .... R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output will be located in front of the TV and about 10 to the AIR...the reflection or the TV can be obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the TV, place the surround ...a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may appear on the TV. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at...connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the side...
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... receivers, and VCRs. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the TV screen. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50%... if pressed once, and to manually enter the TV channel, and used when...
... receivers, and VCRs. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the TV screen. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50%... if pressed once, and to manually enter the TV channel, and used when...
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.... The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is for your TV. Hitachi will be turned ON/OFF by mode. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT ቩ ... to access the INPUT menu. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is located on the TV screen. The volume level will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with...
.... The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is for your TV. Hitachi will be turned ON/OFF by mode. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT ቩ ... to access the INPUT menu. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is located on the TV screen. The volume level will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with...
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... the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. 13 Lights Red OFF. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such as a DVD player or Camcorders. When the main power switch is ON ; Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. NOTES: 1. First ...time use . 2. When the main power switch on the TV is ON. (Stand-by) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is set to Off. Check the Power Light ...
... the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. 13 Lights Red OFF. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such as a DVD player or Camcorders. When the main power switch is ON ; Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. NOTES: 1. First ...time use . 2. When the main power switch on the TV is ON. (Stand-by) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is set to Off. Check the Power Light ...
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... will be according to front panel jacks. 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 of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to confirm your choice. Before Operating External Video Source...
... will be according to front panel jacks. 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 of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to confirm your choice. Before Operating External Video Source...
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...laserdisc player to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The Volume of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all...the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. 2. CABLE or Air signal Back of VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT VCR CABLE or Air signal Stereo System Amplifier OPTICAL IN ...
...laserdisc player to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The Volume of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all...the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. 2. CABLE or Air signal Back of VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT VCR CABLE or Air signal Stereo System Amplifier OPTICAL IN ...
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To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote....33 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your set-top-box or satellite receiver). The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your DVD player, select DVD by pressing...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 VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio...
To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote....33 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your set-top-box or satellite receiver). The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your DVD player, select DVD by pressing...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 VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio...
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...from a digital camera, MMC/SD Flash memory or memory card connected to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select. ¹ CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC... this button to choose FRONT HDMI INPUT. Digital channel Program Information Program Run Time Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30M REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 1080i 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast Picture Format...
...from a digital camera, MMC/SD Flash memory or memory card connected to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select. ¹ CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC... this button to choose FRONT HDMI INPUT. Digital channel Program Information Program Run Time Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30M REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 1080i 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast Picture Format...
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... button the remote. Use connection at the same time.You can watch more than one program at right to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs. CABLE or Air signal Back of VCR VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT OUTPUT ... Input only NOTE: 1. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one of the two sources. Please see table below for improved viewing enjoyment. "This function is not available, please consult the Owners Manual." ቢ...
... button the remote. Use connection at the same time.You can watch more than one program at right to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs. CABLE or Air signal Back of VCR VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT OUTPUT ... Input only NOTE: 1. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one of the two sources. Please see table below for improved viewing enjoyment. "This function is not available, please consult the Owners Manual." ቢ...
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... Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages are available. Press the SELECT button to use. On-Screen Display ...
... Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages are available. Press the SELECT button to use. On-Screen Display ...
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...This setting return to the previous menu. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for accurate color . Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to Off automatically ... viewing, the disparity between two Contrast Mode settings. Black Enhancement Use this feature. Also, each of Black, set to OFF if the TV experience picture block noise. When film is recommended to obtain optimum picture quality when using the settings off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. It may...
...This setting return to the previous menu. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for accurate color . Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to Off automatically ... viewing, the disparity between two Contrast Mode settings. Black Enhancement Use this feature. Also, each of Black, set to OFF if the TV experience picture block noise. When film is recommended to obtain optimum picture quality when using the settings off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. It may...
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.... Press CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to improve the sound quality. 1. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your speaker system. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting Treble 50... or Wide. Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to the main menu. Wide surround enable users to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass Boost This function allows to enjoy sound playback in the same manner.
.... Press CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to improve the sound quality. 1. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your speaker system. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting Treble 50... or Wide. Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to the main menu. Wide surround enable users to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass Boost This function allows to enjoy sound playback in the same manner.