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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. 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.
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...in the design of your warranty card and mail it to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of AVC center and display monitor. To help ...in the improbable event that a safety problem should be notified that are indicated on this section illustrates safety tips which will enable HITACHI to operate the Plasma Television. INSERT THE AVC CENTER AND DISPLAY MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT...
...in the design of your warranty card and mail it to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of AVC center and display monitor. To help ...in the improbable event that a safety problem should be notified that are indicated on this section illustrates safety tips which will enable HITACHI to operate the Plasma Television. INSERT THE AVC CENTER AND DISPLAY MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT...
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... third grounding prong. Only use of cable entry as programs from other electrical circuits. 18. Refer all instructions. 5. Televisions are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with a dry ...cloth. 7. This product contains lead. Dispose of the television which could cause the product to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." Do not place any heat sources such as video games, ...
... third grounding prong. Only use of cable entry as programs from other electrical circuits. 18. Refer all instructions. 5. Televisions are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with a dry ...cloth. 7. This product contains lead. Dispose of the television which could cause the product to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." Do not place any heat sources such as video games, ...
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... CAUTION: Danger of 45 degrees from vertical. Ceiling mounting is capable of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. This TTB55 stand for the remote ...FAV CH INPUTS POWER 2. 8. 9. 10. 11. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61. Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth Speaker Wires 1. Simple Remote Control Unit CLU-122S (P# HLO1863). 3. When replacing old batteries, push them towards...
... CAUTION: Danger of 45 degrees from vertical. Ceiling mounting is capable of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. This TTB55 stand for the remote ...FAV CH INPUTS POWER 2. 8. 9. 10. 11. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 6. Replace with Hitachi 55HDX61. Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth Speaker Wires 1. Simple Remote Control Unit CLU-122S (P# HLO1863). 3. When replacing old batteries, push them towards...
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...Caution when moving the Display Monitor, lift the handles and the bottom frame as shown below . 2. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to mount the unit in a stable place. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor ...illumination will not fall directly on the Plasma Display monitor. 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 a centralized antenna system,...
...Caution when moving the Display Monitor, lift the handles and the bottom frame as shown below . 2. Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to mount the unit in a stable place. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor ...illumination will not fall directly on the Plasma Display monitor. 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 a centralized antenna system,...
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... will require some time lag betweeen the picture and the sound. Moreover, since there is also high power consumption value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is required. 14 Caution on . 15 Operating Operating altitude: 800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to 140˚F. ...4 Picture Image (Spectrum) When receving still picture signals, (e.g. 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 refresh them using screen saver function....
... will require some time lag betweeen the picture and the sound. Moreover, since there is also high power consumption value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is required. 14 Caution on . 15 Operating Operating altitude: 800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to 140˚F. ...4 Picture Image (Spectrum) When receving still picture signals, (e.g. 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 refresh them using screen saver function....
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... RGB Input). HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma Television. Phono Connector Used on the television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to an audio amplifier with ...each cable. FIRST TIME USE 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse in place of your digital television to inputs and outputs located on your AVC center when A/V Network is used . This connection allows your TV to the D-SUB input...
... RGB Input). HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma Television. Phono Connector Used on the television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to an audio amplifier with ...each cable. FIRST TIME USE 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse in place of your digital television to inputs and outputs located on your AVC center when A/V Network is used . This connection allows your TV to the D-SUB input...
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...way to your warranty card. ቴ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to receive written notification, please complete and return your television screen. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the ...20). Use the HDMI input for use with RGB output (see page 77 to control the external components with your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. Hitachi will allow you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). ቪ HDMI - For ...
...way to your warranty card. ቴ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to receive written notification, please complete and return your television screen. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the ...20). Use the HDMI input for use with RGB output (see page 77 to control the external components with your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. Hitachi will allow you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). ቪ HDMI - For ...
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... VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. It will be received by the TV. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on Rear Panel Connections. 20 Press the INPUTS button on the remote control and then...
... VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV On-Screen Display. 2. It will be received by the TV. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on Rear Panel Connections. 20 Press the INPUTS button on the remote control and then...
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... terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. It does not output component video, HDMI or RGB. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO...
... terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The Volume of the amplifier is a fixed output. It does not output component video, HDMI or RGB. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO...
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your external Audio/Video components to the AVC Center shown on pages 15~21. 2. The Plasma Television AVC Center has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Place ...component codes for the AV Network to a total of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). This feature helps to control your Hitachi remote control to 2 external Audio/Video components. Each IR Mouse cable can control up ...
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your external Audio/Video components to the AVC Center shown on pages 15~21. 2. The Plasma Television AVC Center has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Place ...component codes for the AV Network to a total of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). This feature helps to control your Hitachi remote control to 2 external Audio/Video components. Each IR Mouse cable can control up ...
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...button of the set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one time. These buttons will now control your television. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will light for instruction on how to program the remote to control your PVR). ... the Source Access on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 The DVD mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your...
...button of the set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one time. These buttons will now control your television. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will light for instruction on how to program the remote to control your PVR). ... the Source Access on the remote. THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright. 27 The DVD mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your...
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...input, and/or front panel. Select to access CableCARD information. Power Swivel disabled. Set Auto Channel Scan. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Label Video Inputs , VCR, DVD, etc. Select to set RS232C feature. Select to prevent ...screen burn. Set Channel List. Block various types of the Channel Manager OSD is installed in the rear panel of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Set the gray side bars on motion ...
...input, and/or front panel. Select to access CableCARD information. Power Swivel disabled. Set Auto Channel Scan. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Label Video Inputs , VCR, DVD, etc. Select to set RS232C feature. Select to prevent ...screen burn. Set Channel List. Block various types of the Channel Manager OSD is installed in the rear panel of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Set the gray side bars on motion ...
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... pictures per second, instead of background colors. When using Component or DVI-HDTV input, Auto Color will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. VIDEO Color Decoding Use this special feature to improve video performance... B Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use CURSOR PAD to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be available (grayed out). All Video settings are shot on it's input (ANT A/B, Input 1~5, Photo Input). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 57...
... pictures per second, instead of background colors. When using Component or DVI-HDTV input, Auto Color will activate the circuitry for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. VIDEO Color Decoding Use this special feature to improve video performance... B Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use CURSOR PAD to select from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be available (grayed out). All Video settings are shot on it's input (ANT A/B, Input 1~5, Photo Input). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 57...
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... balance of a stadium that channel. For systems with a subwoofer, TruBass complements and enhances the bass performance. TruBass technology is always received). Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will control the left to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which...
... balance of a stadium that channel. For systems with a subwoofer, TruBass complements and enhances the bass performance. TruBass technology is always received). Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will control the left to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) which...
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... highlight function and then press the SELECT button. Video Audio Aspect Chan. LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be set . The factory preset code is selected, various types of the selected channel or video... SET CHANNEL LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK, SET INPUT LOCK, and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of movies and television programs based on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the Power button. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is selected, you feel may be ...
... highlight function and then press the SELECT button. Video Audio Aspect Chan. LOCKS Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be set . The factory preset code is selected, various types of the selected channel or video... SET CHANNEL LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK, SET INPUT LOCK, and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of movies and television programs based on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the Power button. When FRONT PANEL LOCK is selected, you feel may be ...
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... to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Some material may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. 3. Blocking "NOT RATED (NR)" programs may...
... to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television will not block it. 2. Some material may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. 3. Blocking "NOT RATED (NR)" programs may...
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... means that the TV will immediately tune to that if the EAS channel is blocked using the Locks feature, you receive such messages, the Projection Television will block violence in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may be inappropriate due to its content. TV Parental Guide Ratings...
... means that the TV will immediately tune to that if the EAS channel is blocked using the Locks feature, you receive such messages, the Projection Television will block violence in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may be inappropriate due to its content. TV Parental Guide Ratings...
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..., discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of violent acts. Parents may not be suitable for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be blocked automatically. Could also contain brief scenes of security and wellbeing... infrequent and limited to portrayals that are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by children ages 8-13. Depictions of movie and television program in Canada that you want to set the CANADIAN RATINGS (Eng) that (Eng) you feel might be no realistic scenes of ...
..., discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of violent acts. Parents may not be suitable for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be blocked automatically. Could also contain brief scenes of security and wellbeing... infrequent and limited to portrayals that are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by children ages 8-13. Depictions of movie and television program in Canada that you want to set the CANADIAN RATINGS (Eng) that (Eng) you feel might be no realistic scenes of ...
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Programming intended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be automatically blocked. Viewing with an adult is therefore strongly recommended for audiences of 13 - Contains constant violence or ...
Programming intended for children under the age of all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be automatically blocked. Viewing with an adult is therefore strongly recommended for audiences of 13 - Contains constant violence or ...