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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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... 4. Sub Woofer Cable (P# VZ11701). 10. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) 3. Replace the cover. "AAA" Batteries 4. Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth Speaker Wires 1. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not... batteries for the front glass panel. Press down and slide back to remove back cover. Lift up on bottom of the cover with Hitachi 55HDX61. SIMPLE REMOTE CH + A/V NET VOL - MENU EXIT FAV CH INPUTS POWER 2. 8. 9. 10. 11. This TTB55 stand for use only ...
... 4. Sub Woofer Cable (P# VZ11701). 10. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) 3. Replace the cover. "AAA" Batteries 4. Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth Speaker Wires 1. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not... batteries for the front glass panel. Press down and slide back to remove back cover. Lift up on bottom of the cover with Hitachi 55HDX61. SIMPLE REMOTE CH + A/V NET VOL - MENU EXIT FAV CH INPUTS POWER 2. 8. 9. 10. 11. This TTB55 stand for use only ...
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... as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ባ PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from your Digital Camera to view your preference without using the remote. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ...
... as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ባ PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from your Digital Camera to view your preference without using the remote. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ...
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...area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for your head-phones. signal). ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. If you wish to listen to the head-phones only. ቭ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point...RGB is ON, with no signal input except antenna (no sync. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and and AVC Center power is selected. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to select INPUT 5. VIDEO: 5 appears in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the lower right side of...
...area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for your head-phones. signal). ቩ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. If you wish to listen to the head-phones only. ቭ LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point...RGB is ON, with no signal input except antenna (no sync. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and and AVC Center power is selected. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to select INPUT 5. VIDEO: 5 appears in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the lower right side of...
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...Input 1 and 2, RGB and HDMI inputs will be abnormal, when using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD, and the SELECT button of the remote control, you can only be displayed as a main picture (ANT B cannot be used for recording, only when the input is Dolby® ...4714; ቫ ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ 42" Monitor Bottom View 55" Monitor Bottom View ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is of S-VIDEO...
...Input 1 and 2, RGB and HDMI inputs will be abnormal, when using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD, and the SELECT button of the remote control, you can only be displayed as a main picture (ANT B cannot be used for recording, only when the input is Dolby® ...4714; ቫ ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ 42" Monitor Bottom View 55" Monitor Bottom View ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is of S-VIDEO...
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...is optional (see your dealer regarding these connectors ("FROM AVC"). ቲ SUB-POWER button This power is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will allow you to the external audio component input using IEEE1394 connections, you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible ...This jack provides IR output to activate this connection, your warranty card. ቴ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with personal computers. 2. Only DTV formats such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD...
...is optional (see your dealer regarding these connectors ("FROM AVC"). ቲ SUB-POWER button This power is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will allow you to the external audio component input using IEEE1394 connections, you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible ...This jack provides IR output to activate this connection, your warranty card. ቴ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with personal computers. 2. Only DTV formats such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD...
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...you to control basic equipment functions (such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the Remote Control. 3. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C... or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 5. See page 26 for tips on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from ...
...you to control basic equipment functions (such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the Remote Control. 3. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C... or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 5. See page 26 for tips on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from ...
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...for each of the AVC Center. 3. Place the IR mouse in front of the external components you can use your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your... Hitachi remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Each IR Mouse cable can control up to select and highlight the Device Setup DVD POWER MENU ...
...for each of the AVC Center. 3. Place the IR mouse in front of the external components you can use your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your... Hitachi remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Each IR Mouse cable can control up to select and highlight the Device Setup DVD POWER MENU ...
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...Select 1. SETUP PROCEDURE (DVD setup example below to your AV network. Use CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to setup another device. 2. Using the remote, enter the four digit Device Code for AV Network Codes). Select CONTINUE to select Device Setup. 2. Select DONE to the device entry screen. Perform... are setup. 1. If the device responds, then it here 1. LIST: Select to choose DVD and press the SELECT button on the remote control. Select EXIT to uninstall) Video Input No Connection Audio Input No Connection Transmission Test BACK POWER OK PLAY EXIT CH UP Move 0-9...
...Select 1. SETUP PROCEDURE (DVD setup example below to your AV network. Use CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to setup another device. 2. Using the remote, enter the four digit Device Code for AV Network Codes). Select CONTINUE to select Device Setup. 2. Select DONE to the device entry screen. Perform... are setup. 1. If the device responds, then it here 1. LIST: Select to choose DVD and press the SELECT button on the remote control. Select EXIT to uninstall) Video Input No Connection Audio Input No Connection Transmission Test BACK POWER OK PLAY EXIT CH UP Move 0-9...
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AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) FIRST TIME USE VCR BRAND CODE Admiral 0048, 0209...Video 0432 GoldStar 0037, 0038, 1237 Gradiente 0000 HI-Q 0047 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems 0042 JVC 0067, 0041 Jensen 0041 KEC 0037, 0278 KLH 0072 Kenwood ...1109 DishPro 1005, 0775 Echostar 1005, 0775 Expressvu 0775 GE 0566 GOI 0775 General Instrument 0869 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 Hughes Network Systems 1142, 0749, 1749 JVC 0775 Magnavox 0724, 0722 Memorex 0724 Mitsubishi 0749 Motorola...
AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) FIRST TIME USE VCR BRAND CODE Admiral 0048, 0209...Video 0432 GoldStar 0037, 0038, 1237 Gradiente 0000 HI-Q 0047 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems 0042 JVC 0067, 0041 Jensen 0041 KEC 0037, 0278 KLH 0072 Kenwood ...1109 DishPro 1005, 0775 Echostar 1005, 0775 Expressvu 0775 GE 0566 GOI 0775 General Instrument 0869 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 Hughes Network Systems 1142, 0749, 1749 JVC 0775 Magnavox 0724, 0722 Memorex 0724 Mitsubishi 0749 Motorola...
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... In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the AVC box/Display Monitor and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source ... now control your cable box). The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and select PVR by pressing the ̇ or ̈ ...
... In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the AVC box/Display Monitor and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source ... now control your cable box). The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the set -top-box or satellite receiver point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and select PVR by pressing the ̇ or ̈ ...
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... mode. ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in an optional Input access feature (see page 47). ቦ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Freeze Freeze Freeze ... Freeze 28 Press the EXIT button to return the picture to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 41). 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 ...
... mode. ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in an optional Input access feature (see page 47). ቦ PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Freeze Freeze Freeze ... Freeze 28 Press the EXIT button to return the picture to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see page 41). 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 ...
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... be seen in on the Aspect selection, Closed Caption display may be displayed (5% is input. 2. NOTES: 1. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. ...4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16:9 ZOOM (2) 480i/480P Input 16:9 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM (3) 720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT...
... be seen in on the Aspect selection, Closed Caption display may be displayed (5% is input. 2. NOTES: 1. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. ...4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16:9 ZOOM (2) 480i/480P Input 16:9 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 16:9 ZOOM (3) 720P/1080i Input 16:9 INPUT...
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...15-1 KPBS-HD 3:00PM 3:30PM CC Draon Tales 3:00PM 15-2 3:30PM GUIDE Move SEL Tune INFO Detail Use the CURSOR PAD to select. THE REMOTE CONTROL 30 Select CHANNEL GUIDE to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. The CURSOR PAD will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ CURSOR... PAD/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set different features. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the Channel Guide. Press the SELECT button to...
...15-1 KPBS-HD 3:00PM 3:30PM CC Draon Tales 3:00PM 15-2 3:30PM GUIDE Move SEL Tune INFO Detail Use the CURSOR PAD to select. THE REMOTE CONTROL 30 Select CHANNEL GUIDE to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. The CURSOR PAD will exit all On-Screen Displays. ቮ CURSOR... PAD/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be set different features. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the Channel Guide. Press the SELECT button to...
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... MORE.. These on the button is completed (see page 32). 3. After completion, the "Custom" tag will not be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move AV NET Return 2x DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR b ...̄ VOL ̆ Inputs: SOURCE1 SOURCE2 SOURCE3 SOURCE4 SOURCE5 SOURCE6 SOURCE7 SOURCE8 Move SEL Select ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move AV NET Return THE REMOTE CONTROL PV Recorder Cable Box Set Top Box Custom Device Setup POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR INFO GUIDE MORE Move SEL ...
... MORE.. These on the button is completed (see page 32). 3. After completion, the "Custom" tag will not be replaced with the Plasma TV's remote control. ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move AV NET Return 2x DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR b ...̄ VOL ̆ Inputs: SOURCE1 SOURCE2 SOURCE3 SOURCE4 SOURCE5 SOURCE6 SOURCE7 SOURCE8 Move SEL Select ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT Move AV NET Return THE REMOTE CONTROL PV Recorder Cable Box Set Top Box Custom Device Setup POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR INFO GUIDE MORE Move SEL ...
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... NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed! NO Move YES SEL Select YES HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) 1. Please choose the device to use equipment that is very important to point the equipment's remote control directly close (about 12 inches) to the LEARNING AV NET sensor of the AVC... equipment can now control their equipment by the pre-code library, listed on the remote control. 2. Select TV Softkeys to AV NET. If all remote button transfers are successful, the user can be learned. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold the ̈̈ button of the...
... NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed! NO Move YES SEL Select YES HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) 1. Please choose the device to use equipment that is very important to point the equipment's remote control directly close (about 12 inches) to the LEARNING AV NET sensor of the AVC... equipment can now control their equipment by the pre-code library, listed on the remote control. 2. Select TV Softkeys to AV NET. If all remote button transfers are successful, the user can be learned. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Press and hold the ̈̈ button of the...
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... (see page 34). Select to choose Input 3 for Video 2. Select to access the INPUTS menu. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the AVC (see page 36). Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button... to choose Input 4 for RGB input (see pages 79-88). Select to choose for Video 4. Select to choose Input 2 for Video 3. THE REMOTE CONTROL 33 Select to select the inputs that are being used.
... (see page 34). Select to choose Input 3 for Video 2. Select to access the INPUTS menu. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the front panel of the AVC (see page 36). Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button... to choose Input 4 for RGB input (see pages 79-88). Select to choose for Video 4. Select to choose Input 2 for Video 3. THE REMOTE CONTROL 33 Select to select the inputs that are being used.
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... Photo Input connections. 34 Date Resolution File Name JUMP Select this Photo Input. 5. Jump Slideshow Rotate Jump 7 0 Please Enter Picture Number - - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is 999. 3. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 THE...
... Photo Input connections. 34 Date Resolution File Name JUMP Select this Photo Input. 5. Jump Slideshow Rotate Jump 7 0 Please Enter Picture Number - - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is 999. 3. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 THE...
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...JPEG format should be displayed on a sub directory name with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the slideshow. Jump Slideshow Rotate Slideshow ...copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be 8 characters (Ex. Press EXIT to continue the slideshow. Jump Slideshow Rotate Rotate 1/10 THE REMOTE CONTROL 1/10 1/10 NOTES: 1. The Rotate feature can be used in THUMBNAIL view. This TV set . 5. Time interval selections can also be...
...JPEG format should be displayed on a sub directory name with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the slideshow. Jump Slideshow Rotate Slideshow ...copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be 8 characters (Ex. Press EXIT to continue the slideshow. Jump Slideshow Rotate Rotate 1/10 THE REMOTE CONTROL 1/10 1/10 NOTES: 1. The Rotate feature can be used in THUMBNAIL view. This TV set . 5. Time interval selections can also be...
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... are not available when DVHS is connected) Device not detected INPUTS Input 5 RGB IEEE 1394 Photo Input Ant B Move SEL Sel. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO A/V NET GUIDE CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with this TV. If a fifth device is not...
... are not available when DVHS is connected) Device not detected INPUTS Input 5 RGB IEEE 1394 Photo Input Ant B Move SEL Sel. THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO A/V NET GUIDE CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with this TV. If a fifth device is not...