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... CONTROL 24-41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 42-65 66-75 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 76-84 PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor 32HDT55 42HDT55 50HDT55 OPERATING GUIDE Video Audio Ch.
... CONTROL 24-41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 42-65 66-75 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 76-84 PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor 32HDT55 42HDT55 50HDT55 OPERATING GUIDE Video Audio Ch.
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...the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral ...or modifications made to this device that may void the user's authority to notify you . This will enable HITACHI to operate the equipment. NEVER CONNECT THE AVC CENTER/DISPLAY MONITOR TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. Plasma television consists of...
...the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral ...or modifications made to this device that may void the user's authority to notify you . This will enable HITACHI to operate the equipment. NEVER CONNECT THE AVC CENTER/DISPLAY MONITOR TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. Plasma television consists of...
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... Stand 32" (SPD32 P#H520441) C 42" (SPD42 P#H520442) B A C« B« A« C B A C« B« A« Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth AVC Stand Accessories 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. This 50STD3 stand for use only with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.... Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 8. Insert two new "AA" and "AAA" size batteries for use only with Hitachi 42HDT55 Use with Hitachi model 32HDT55, 42HDT55 and 50HDT55. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. WALL MOUNT UNIT WM50 (OPTIONAL) A/V NET CH + SELECT VOL -...
... Stand 32" (SPD32 P#H520441) C 42" (SPD42 P#H520442) B A C« B« A« C B A C« B« A« Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth AVC Stand Accessories 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. This 50STD3 stand for use only with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.... Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 8. Insert two new "AA" and "AAA" size batteries for use only with Hitachi 42HDT55 Use with Hitachi model 32HDT55, 42HDT55 and 50HDT55. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. WALL MOUNT UNIT WM50 (OPTIONAL) A/V NET CH + SELECT VOL -...
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...the bottom frame as shown below. 10cm (4 inches) or more Stabilization bolts (Provided) Wood Screw 32" Wire Wood screw two places 50" AVC Vertical Position (Using AVC Stand) 1. When moving the main unit As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are located in direct sunlight or ... directly on the Plasma Display monitor. Secure the monitor to the wall as shown below . 2. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in...
...the bottom frame as shown below. 10cm (4 inches) or more Stabilization bolts (Provided) Wood Screw 32" Wire Wood screw two places 50" AVC Vertical Position (Using AVC Stand) 1. When moving the main unit As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are located in direct sunlight or ... directly on the Plasma Display monitor. Secure the monitor to the wall as shown below . 2. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in...
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... TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from external audio out to the AVC Center. Consult your cable box and VCR. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used on the Plasma Television. Plug the adapter into the... video cables should be purchased from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to screws of the AVC Center. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used to connect the Display Monitor to the audio input of the Display Monitor. Cables ...
... TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from external audio out to the AVC Center. Consult your cable box and VCR. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used on the Plasma Television. Plug the adapter into the... video cables should be purchased from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to screws of the AVC Center. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used to connect the Display Monitor to the audio input of the Display Monitor. Cables ...
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... antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or RGB is turned off or in Stand-by remote control. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and and AVC Center power is ON. The TV's internal speakers can also be turned ON/OFF manually. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቦ POWER button Display Monitor "MAIN POWER..." button This power button is now ready for remote on/off operation. The PDP is for the complete system, and must be heard. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the display monitor. 10
... antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or RGB is turned off or in Stand-by remote control. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and and AVC Center power is ON. The TV's internal speakers can also be turned ON/OFF manually. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቦ POWER button Display Monitor "MAIN POWER..." button This power button is now ready for remote on/off operation. The PDP is for the complete system, and must be heard. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will only turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the display monitor. 10
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... 2. Use the audio and video inputs to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks, RGB and DVI-HDTV inputs. 11 You may use HITACHI specified cable. S-Video has a higher priority over video input. 2. ANT B can be necessary to adjust TINT to connect external devices, such as a ...Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (See page 45). 5. In this case, connect the component CB output to the AVC Box's PB input and the component CR output to Input 1 and 2, RGB and DVI-HDTV inputs will select each video source each time they ...
... 2. Use the audio and video inputs to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks, RGB and DVI-HDTV inputs. 11 You may use HITACHI specified cable. S-Video has a higher priority over video input. 2. ANT B can be necessary to adjust TINT to connect external devices, such as a ...Your component outputs may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (See page 45). 5. In this case, connect the component CB output to the AVC Box's PB input and the component CR output to Input 1 and 2, RGB and DVI-HDTV inputs will select each video source each time they ...
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... When using the sub woofer cable provided. Ferrite Core Sub-woofer cable (RCA Type) ቯ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these connectors ("FROM AVC"). ተ SUB-POWER button This power is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. ቫ...; To Monitor Connect the Monitor Connection Cable to the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" connector, and to the display monitor's "FROM AVC" connector. ቭ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to the external audio component input using a Set...
... When using the sub woofer cable provided. Ferrite Core Sub-woofer cable (RCA Type) ቯ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these connectors ("FROM AVC"). ተ SUB-POWER button This power is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. ቫ...; To Monitor Connect the Monitor Connection Cable to the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" connector, and to the display monitor's "FROM AVC" connector. ቭ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to the external audio component input using a Set...
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... "TO MONITOR" connectors. 3. TO MONITOR Back of AVC Center AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of the VIDEO cable. 13 Both AC cords must be abnormal. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use HITACHI specified cable. From the owner's accessory you to easily connect a camcorder or... VCR as a convenience to the AC outlets. To AC outlet The Display Monitor and the AVC Center have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use HITACHI specified cable. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The front panel jacks are ...
... "TO MONITOR" connectors. 3. TO MONITOR Back of AVC Center AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of the VIDEO cable. 13 Both AC cords must be abnormal. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use HITACHI specified cable. From the owner's accessory you to easily connect a camcorder or... VCR as a convenience to the AC outlets. To AC outlet The Display Monitor and the AVC Center have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use HITACHI specified cable. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The front panel jacks are ...
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However, you use HITACHI specified cable. Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. ... then press the VID1~VID5 button as shown on the model and features of each component for the location of each component. Back of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO... Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed when the VID1~VID5 button is dependent on the AVC Center below . The following connection diagrams are trademarks of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT...
However, you use HITACHI specified cable. Connect the cable from the VCR or the laserdisc player. ... then press the VID1~VID5 button as shown on the model and features of each component for the location of each component. Back of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO... Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed when the VID1~VID5 button is dependent on the AVC Center below . The following connection diagrams are trademarks of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT...
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...on page 22). The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 4 in example on the AVC Center below. 2. Press the VID2~VID5 button to rear panel jacks. Press the ANT button to return to your VCR operating guide for... INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB L/(...
...on page 22). The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 4 in example on the AVC Center below. 2. Press the VID2~VID5 button to rear panel jacks. Press the ANT button to return to your VCR operating guide for... INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB L/(...
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... INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 R R AUDIO OUT RGB AC IN TruBass ...AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI...
... INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 R R AUDIO OUT RGB AC IN TruBass ...AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI...
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...HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PBPR. 1. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 R R AUDIO OUT RGB AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB...L/(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. See page...
...HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PBPR. 1. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 R R AUDIO OUT RGB AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB...L/(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. See page...
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...) PB L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. Rear Panel of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) PB...
...) PB L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. Rear Panel of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) PB...
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...Network setup between your external Audio/Video components to the AVC Center shown on pages 13~18. 2. DVD VCR PV Recorder AV Receiver POWER MENU MORE Move INFO Device Setting NOTES: 1. Connect your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and ...DVD Player). Rear Panel of the Audio/Video components for each of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L/(MONO...
...Network setup between your external Audio/Video components to the AVC Center shown on pages 13~18. 2. DVD VCR PV Recorder AV Receiver POWER MENU MORE Move INFO Device Setting NOTES: 1. Connect your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and ...DVD Player). Rear Panel of the Audio/Video components for each of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L/(MONO...
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... copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using a DVI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the AVC Center. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on line input-output connections. • Connect only 1 component (VCR...
... copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using a DVI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the AVC Center. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on line input-output connections. • Connect only 1 component (VCR...
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... light button ባ on the remote to control your DVD player). To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the AVC box/Display Monitor and press the TV button. The DVD button will blink, indicating that the remote will not appear to control and press the... 2 VID 1 PIP FREEZE VID 3 PIP CH PIP ACCESS VIDEO SWAP PIP MODE REC CLU-5723TSI REMOTE In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to control your VCR). The VCR button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your...
... light button ባ on the remote to control your DVD player). To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the AVC box/Display Monitor and press the TV button. The DVD button will blink, indicating that the remote will not appear to control and press the... 2 VID 1 PIP FREEZE VID 3 PIP CH PIP ACCESS VIDEO SWAP PIP MODE REC CLU-5723TSI REMOTE In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to control your VCR). The VCR button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your...
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... THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AVC (see pages 9-10) while trying to transfer the desired remote control button to the AV NET. 28 Yes HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold desired button to transfer the command to...device (equipment) to continue. To learn ? This page will BACK replace the current device. BACK Move OK SEL Select THUMB STICK OK SELECT HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Select another DVD2 softkey to enter AV NET WIZARD. TV Softkeys POWER MENU BACK Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT...
... THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AVC (see pages 9-10) while trying to transfer the desired remote control button to the AV NET. 28 Yes HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold desired button to transfer the command to...device (equipment) to continue. To learn ? This page will BACK replace the current device. BACK Move OK SEL Select THUMB STICK OK SELECT HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Select another DVD2 softkey to enter AV NET WIZARD. TV Softkeys POWER MENU BACK Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT...
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... and symbol are trademarks of your total viewing time. Use the SWAP button to remove the sub-picture from the ANT A source or any of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB ... or PIP), depending on only 15% of SRS Labs, Inc. Press the PIP button again to select between VIDEO 1 to use HITACHI specified cable. The highlighted channel display will be chosen by green highlighted border around the picture). PIP picture quality is convenient when you...
... and symbol are trademarks of your total viewing time. Use the SWAP button to remove the sub-picture from the ANT A source or any of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB ... or PIP), depending on only 15% of SRS Labs, Inc. Press the PIP button again to select between VIDEO 1 to use HITACHI specified cable. The highlighted channel display will be chosen by green highlighted border around the picture). PIP picture quality is convenient when you...
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... Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing to one pixel). RGB input signal. This Plasma Television can... 35.16 37.88 48.08 46.88 48.36 56.48 60.02 63.98 79.98 33.72 44.96 31.47 NOTE: 1. AVC rear panel connection to an external component with an analog RGB output. USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE...
... Y/VIDEO Y L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) PB L/(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 3 IR BLASTER PR R AUDIO INPUT 2 PR R AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing to one pixel). RGB input signal. This Plasma Television can... 35.16 37.88 48.08 46.88 48.36 56.48 60.02 63.98 79.98 33.72 44.96 31.47 NOTE: 1. AVC rear panel connection to an external component with an analog RGB output. USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE...