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has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 42HDX61, 55HDX61 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-78 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 79-88 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 89-99 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 42HDX61, 55HDX61 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-78 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 79-88 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 89-99 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by the manufacturer. 12. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to comply with the apparatus. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched... digital cable services such as recommended by Macrovision. For more information, call the CATV system installer's attention to call "1-800-HITACHI." The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable...
...PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by the manufacturer. 12. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by TV stations and cable companies, as well as to comply with the apparatus. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched... digital cable services such as recommended by Macrovision. For more information, call the CATV system installer's attention to call "1-800-HITACHI." The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable...
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FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from...from the perforated back cover of an abnormal symptom, unplug both sides of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for stability. Secure the monitor to the wall mount bracket. 2. Blocking ...position. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is free from the wall except those hung to the wall as shown below....
FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from...from the perforated back cover of an abnormal symptom, unplug both sides of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for stability. Secure the monitor to the wall mount bracket. 2. Blocking ...position. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is free from the wall except those hung to the wall as shown below....
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...and acoustical environments will always be obtained by the discharge of internal radiation. Some pixels will require some parts of the screen. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will decrease automatically during still and slightly ...800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to the side or behind the viewing area. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in the room to move them at appropriate intervals of ...
...and acoustical environments will always be obtained by the discharge of internal radiation. Some pixels will require some parts of the screen. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will decrease automatically during still and slightly ...800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to the side or behind the viewing area. HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION FIRST TIME USE VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in the room to move them at appropriate intervals of ...
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...and VCR. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output on your AVC center when A/V Network is used to connect your TV functions from an external home control system. The resolution should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to...to the AVC Center. Below are illustrations and names of each cable. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. Cables can be purchased from external audio out to the audio input...
...and VCR. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output on your AVC center when A/V Network is used to connect your TV functions from an external home control system. The resolution should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to...to the AVC Center. Below are illustrations and names of each cable. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. Cables can be purchased from external audio out to the audio input...
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... 8 Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the antenna mixer. Plug the adapter into... the antenna terminal on the TV. To second antenna ANT B ANT A To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect...
... 8 Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the antenna mixer. Plug the adapter into... the antenna terminal on the TV. To second antenna ANT B ANT A To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect...
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... INPUT 5 VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO ባ ቢቫ ቪ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 33-35). ቤ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the desired input, VIDEO 1 to 5, RGB... level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the screen. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the...
... INPUT 5 VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO ባ ቢቫ ቪ ቢ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 33-35). ቤ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the desired input, VIDEO 1 to 5, RGB... level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the screen. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the...
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... to listen to the head-phones only. ቭ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment's remote control at this jack for your head-phones. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. A red stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the lower right side... of the TV screen. The TV's internal speakers can also be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. When the main power switch on /off operation. signal). ቩ...
... to listen to the head-phones only. ቭ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment's remote control at this jack for your head-phones. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. A red stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the lower right side... of the TV screen. The TV's internal speakers can also be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. When the main power switch on /off operation. signal). ቩ...
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...-woofer cable (RCA Type) ቱ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 77 to your external devices with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. In order...-definition video and multi-channel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from your TV. Hitachi will allow you if a software upgrade is required for consumer electronics. Digital Input (INPUT 1 and INPUT 2) About HDMI HDMI is optional...
...-woofer cable (RCA Type) ቱ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 77 to your external devices with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. In order...-definition video and multi-channel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from your TV. Hitachi will allow you if a software upgrade is required for consumer electronics. Digital Input (INPUT 1 and INPUT 2) About HDMI HDMI is optional...
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CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display the following respective screens. Press the EXIT button to ANT A terminal of card should be provided by your cable service. In order to ...
CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display the following respective screens. Press the EXIT button to ANT A terminal of card should be provided by your cable service. In order to ...
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... from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Back of components and features. Select Ant A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. However, you use to connect...
... from the VCR or the laserdisc player. Back of components and features. Select Ant A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. However, you use to connect...
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... device to control basic equipment functions (such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. This Plasma... stop, etc.) from the output of the component with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. Press the INPUTS button on the AVC Center below. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to communicate with one another. Select the IEEE1394...
... device to control basic equipment functions (such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 36). This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. This Plasma... stop, etc.) from the output of the component with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 3. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. Press the INPUTS button on the AVC Center below. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to communicate with one another. Select the IEEE1394...
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The Volume of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level ...
The Volume of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level ...
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...Video components for the AV Network to four components. Place the IR mouse in front of the external components you can use your Hitachi remote control to select and highlight the Device Setup DVD POWER MENU DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver Move INFO Device Setting MORE NOTES:.../Video components to control. This feature helps to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Once this is equipped with up to work. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your ...
...Video components for the AV Network to four components. Place the IR mouse in front of the external components you can use your Hitachi remote control to select and highlight the Device Setup DVD POWER MENU DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver Move INFO Device Setting MORE NOTES:.../Video components to control. This feature helps to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Once this is equipped with up to work. 3. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your ...
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... CBL STB Custom Code 0490 Video INPUT 2 Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup EXIT SEL Select 1. Select EXIT to select Device Setup...
... CBL STB Custom Code 0490 Video INPUT 2 Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup EXIT SEL Select 1. Select EXIT to select Device Setup...
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... Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 25 FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Rear Panel of Display Monitor DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI...
... Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 25 FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Rear Panel of Display Monitor DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI...
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... if your device has this feature. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 26 Use these connections in the example on page 25). FIRST TIME...video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it is recommended to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for high performance components, such as DVD players and set- In this feature. Refer ...
... if your device has this feature. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. 26 Use these connections in the example on page 25). FIRST TIME...video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it is recommended to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used for high performance components, such as DVD players and set- In this feature. Refer ...
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...sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box). To operate your DVD player). NOTE: When you are grouped together in a ...776; button of the Source Access on the remote. The illumination will now control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 To operate your cable box). Basic operation keys are ...in one time. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box (...
...sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box). To operate your DVD player). NOTE: When you are grouped together in a ...776; button of the Source Access on the remote. The illumination will now control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 To operate your cable box). Basic operation keys are ...in one time. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your cable box (...
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... button while entering your device code to program the remote (see pages 42-50). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE... CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control ...
... button while entering your device code to program the remote (see pages 42-50). HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE... CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control ...
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... 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 EXPANDED (4) RGB (Analog Input) ASPECT DISPLAY MODE. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Lack of the source. RGB (Analog) INPUT SIGNAL Others SVGA/XGA(4) VGA 480p ASPECT X REAL...
... 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 EXPANDED (4) RGB (Analog Input) ASPECT DISPLAY MODE. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Lack of the source. RGB (Analog) INPUT SIGNAL Others SVGA/XGA(4) VGA 480p ASPECT X REAL...