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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT79, 55HDT79 42HDX99 and 55HDX99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-24 THE REMOTE CONTROL...25-44 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...45-80 USEFUL INFORMATION...81-88 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 89-97 APPENDIXES...98-99 INDEX...100 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT79, 55HDT79 42HDX99 and 55HDX99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-24 THE REMOTE CONTROL...25-44 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...45-80 USEFUL INFORMATION...81-88 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 89-97 APPENDIXES...98-99 INDEX...100 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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..."dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your safety. replacement of HITACHI plasma televisions. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of time. 14. Follow ...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 the grounding electrode. To help you promptly in the improbable event that the 9. This will be connected to ...
..."dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your safety. replacement of HITACHI plasma televisions. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of time. 14. Follow ...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 the grounding electrode. To help you promptly in the improbable event that the 9. This will be connected to ...
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... of screen damages Continuous on back side of this product in Canada). FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Never connect the plasma television to prevent blade exposure. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are covered in the instructions, as... be fully inserted to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as programs from other hazards. A CableCARD provided ...
... of screen damages Continuous on back side of this product in Canada). FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Never connect the plasma television to prevent blade exposure. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are covered in the instructions, as... be fully inserted to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as programs from other hazards. A CableCARD provided ...
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...down and slide back to remove. 3. Ceiling mounting is capable of stand. ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3861WL (Part No. This plasma television product is designed for the front glass panel. BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) Lift up on bottom of resulting in the battery compartment...injury. See important marking located on tab to remove back cover. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. CAUTION: 1. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND ...
...down and slide back to remove. 3. Ceiling mounting is capable of stand. ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3861WL (Part No. This plasma television product is designed for the front glass panel. BOTTOM VIEW (Simple Remote Control) Lift up on bottom of resulting in the battery compartment...injury. See important marking located on tab to remove back cover. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. CAUTION: 1. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND ...
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... are required to transport it is 30˚ (left ) to the swivel slot of the Plasma Television. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of hitting themselves (for stability... right). Wire 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 recommended for model 55HDT79 & 55HDX99 is free from the...use 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 safely.
... are required to transport it is 30˚ (left ) to the swivel slot of the Plasma Television. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of hitting themselves (for stability... right). Wire 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 recommended for model 55HDT79 & 55HDX99 is free from the...use 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 safely.
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How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the size of the TV . First time use to the back cover. ... 4 screws that holds the TV STAND can be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of your tv. 6
How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the size of the TV . First time use to the back cover. ... 4 screws that holds the TV STAND can be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of your tv. 6
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... AIR / CABLE To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE: Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may appear on the TV. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 7 Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the TV and about 10...
... AIR / CABLE To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE: Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may appear on the TV. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 7 Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the TV and about 10...
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... purchasing any cables, be made with an HDMI output connection to connect your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your TV to connect your Plasma Television when AV Network is used to control your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with shielded video and audio... Video) Cable This connector is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of your digital television to the IR output of the Plasma Television. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the ...
... purchasing any cables, be made with an HDMI output connection to connect your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your TV to connect your Plasma Television when AV Network is used to control your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with shielded video and audio... Video) Cable This connector is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of your digital television to the IR output of the Plasma Television. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the ...
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... mode. 4. LEGEND TV - Set-Top-Box PVR - ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio of the Universal Remote Control to operate different types of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in the PVR mode. 3. DAY/NIGHT (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed...
... mode. 4. LEGEND TV - Set-Top-Box PVR - ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio of the Universal Remote Control to operate different types of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in the PVR mode. 3. DAY/NIGHT (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed...
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... ቪቩ ቤ ቨ ቭ REAR/SIDE VIEW G-LINK/IR OUT IR OUT ቫ ቨ ቢ SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It is slightly different from the 42" models. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ 10 VOLUME level...
... ቪቩ ቤ ቨ ቭ REAR/SIDE VIEW G-LINK/IR OUT IR OUT ቫ ቨ ቢ SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It is slightly different from the 42" models. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ 10 VOLUME level...
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... ON ; You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for remote ON/OFF operation. It may be labeled Y-CBCR. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቭ...
... ON ; You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for remote ON/OFF operation. It may be labeled Y-CBCR. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቭ...
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... CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ of the remote control, you to control the external components with your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. (For reference see page 47). 5. HDMI is not intended for your external devices such as a DVD player or Set...
... CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ of the remote control, you to control the external components with your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. (For reference see page 47). 5. HDMI is not intended for your external devices such as a DVD player or Set...
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... DVI signals from coaxial shielded wire. However, you use DVI to HDMI Cable Note : Special device cables will need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of components and features. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to confirm your...
... DVI signals from coaxial shielded wire. However, you use DVI to HDMI Cable Note : Special device cables will need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of components and features. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to confirm your...
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... The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the amplifier is a fixed output. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN R of the Plasma TV to the previous channel. (For INPUT 5 please see page 14 for reference). CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the... S-Video only or Video only. Video takes priority. 21 Select CABLE or AIR from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CABLE or Air signal 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear Panel to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of the VCR or...
... The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the amplifier is a fixed output. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN R of the Plasma TV to the previous channel. (For INPUT 5 please see page 14 for reference). CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the... S-Video only or Video only. Video takes priority. 21 Select CABLE or AIR from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CABLE or Air signal 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear Panel to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of the VCR or...
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...each of the external components you can connect up to work. Once this is equipped with up to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Therefore, you wish to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Connect the IR Blaster... the SELECT button. 8. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel scroll to the Rear Panel shown below. 2. First time use your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). You can control up to select. 7. Please see the following example of the...
...each of the external components you can connect up to work. Once this is equipped with up to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Therefore, you wish to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Connect the IR Blaster... the SELECT button. 8. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel scroll to the Rear Panel shown below. 2. First time use your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). You can control up to select. 7. Please see the following example of the...
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... Rear Panel has IR OUT/G-LINK terminals. One IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is not necessary for IEEE1394 equipped devices, such as a D-VHS. 2. Infrared Sensor IR Blaster V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/... IR OUT terminals. 23 G-LINK connections are available on pages 53-55. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Connect your cable box to receive program...
... Rear Panel has IR OUT/G-LINK terminals. One IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is not necessary for IEEE1394 equipped devices, such as a D-VHS. 2. Infrared Sensor IR Blaster V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/... IR OUT terminals. 23 G-LINK connections are available on pages 53-55. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Connect your cable box to receive program...
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... contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. NOTE: 1. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 31). 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from the output of the component with one another. First time use Connecting External Video Sources...
... contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. NOTE: 1. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 31). 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from the output of the component with one another. First time use Connecting External Video Sources...
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... control your DVD Player (see page 39 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Source Access on the remote. To operate your PVR (Personal Video Recorder),...how to program the remote to program your satellite receiver. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is dark. To operate your set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment ...
... control your DVD Player (see page 39 for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Source Access on the remote. To operate your PVR (Personal Video Recorder),...how to program the remote to program your satellite receiver. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is dark. To operate your set -top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment ...
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... button Press this button to toggle between Cable or Air signal. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see pages 29-30). Pressing the INPUTS Closed Caption setting Audio Source Selection DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption This icon will start the On...
... button Press this button to toggle between Cable or Air signal. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see pages 29-30). Pressing the INPUTS Closed Caption setting Audio Source Selection DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption This icon will start the On...
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... of the four different modes (POP, PIP, or SPLIT), depending on the INPUT signal. The Green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for PIP availability. You can not be viewed in the sub picture. Please refer to view VCR program as...
... of the four different modes (POP, PIP, or SPLIT), depending on the INPUT signal. The Green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for PIP availability. You can not be viewed in the sub picture. Please refer to view VCR program as...