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...be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. INDUSTRY CANADA AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- For more information call your Plasma TV This digital television is not ... program material. patents and other fixed (non-moving images are left on the plasma display panel. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your Hitachi Factory Warranty. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to...
...be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. INDUSTRY CANADA AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- For more information call your Plasma TV This digital television is not ... program material. patents and other fixed (non-moving images are left on the plasma display panel. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your Hitachi Factory Warranty. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to...
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....org t Easy Graphic Guide PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P50A402, P50A202 and P42A202 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE ...5-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28-41 USEFUL INFORMATION 42-48 LIMITED WARRANTY ...49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 50-56 APPENDIXES ... is not going to be used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. • Please see page 8 for ...
....org t Easy Graphic Guide PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P50A402, P50A202 and P42A202 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE ...5-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28-41 USEFUL INFORMATION 42-48 LIMITED WARRANTY ...49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 50-56 APPENDIXES ... is not going to be used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. • Please see page 8 for ...
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...location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the handles (42"), or use the corners (50") then support the top frame as shown below. 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. In order to prevent an internal temperature increase, maintain a space...Close clamp #1 to fix the AC cord to the TV. Whenever the unit is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is ...
...location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the handles (42"), or use the corners (50") then support the top frame as shown below. 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. In order to prevent an internal temperature increase, maintain a space...Close clamp #1 to fix the AC cord to the TV. Whenever the unit is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is ...
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...very important. Call 800-HITACHI for 42" models. 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 50" models 42" models STEP (2) : INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKETS ON THE PLASMA TELEVISION USING 4 SCREWS. Do not install by yourself. •• This plasma unit features an advanced... orientations (e.g., horizontal, tilted) provided that comes in the TV for a professional installer. How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in order to...
...very important. Call 800-HITACHI for 42" models. 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 50" models 42" models STEP (2) : INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKETS ON THE PLASMA TELEVISION USING 4 SCREWS. Do not install by yourself. •• This plasma unit features an advanced... orientations (e.g., horizontal, tilted) provided that comes in the TV for a professional installer. How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in order to...
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... left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in MENU mode. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to your warranty card. This button also serves... as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. Hitachi will appear to be affected. 9 The Plasma TV is required for automatically brightness control of the front bezel will be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. A...
... left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in MENU mode. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to your warranty card. This button also serves... as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. Hitachi will appear to be affected. 9 The Plasma TV is required for automatically brightness control of the front bezel will be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. A...
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...Personal Video Recorder CBL - Cable Box NOTE The TV's remote control sensor is designed to operate different types of devices, such as a SELECT feature. Please see pages 22~27 for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is located on three levels... (Min, Med, Max). Power On/Off (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch the selected device On ...
...Personal Video Recorder CBL - Cable Box NOTE The TV's remote control sensor is designed to operate different types of devices, such as a SELECT feature. Please see pages 22~27 for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is located on three levels... (Min, Med, Max). Power On/Off (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch the selected device On ...
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...leads to the AC Wall outlet . 3. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. To outdoor Antenna or Cable TV (CATV) System To Antenna Terminal b). Indicating Lamp b). NOTE If the Power Switch is connected to a cable TV system or to the same AIR/CABLE terminal. The Indicating Lamp will... . VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to your new Hitachi Plasma Television Set. 1. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your dealer or service store for power on the...
...leads to the AC Wall outlet . 3. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. To outdoor Antenna or Cable TV (CATV) System To Antenna Terminal b). Indicating Lamp b). NOTE If the Power Switch is connected to a cable TV system or to the same AIR/CABLE terminal. The Indicating Lamp will... . VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to your new Hitachi Plasma Television Set. 1. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your dealer or service store for power on the...
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... Savings Initial Settings Please Select HOME or RETAIL HOME RETAIL If this mode they will not be saved when the TV is the first time you have turned on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will be brighter. Press the q CURSOR to move to the next window to... cables according to the applicable connections in your area refer to the Auto Channel Scan feature on page 33. 5. FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi Plasma television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your...
... Savings Initial Settings Please Select HOME or RETAIL HOME RETAIL If this mode they will not be saved when the TV is the first time you have turned on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will be brighter. Press the q CURSOR to move to the next window to... cables according to the applicable connections in your area refer to the Auto Channel Scan feature on page 33. 5. FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi Plasma television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your...
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... to connect the VCR, camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box to your choice. Use the CURSORS ( and ) to select the Input of your Plasma TV is necessary for the audio connection). The SIDE panel HDMI jack is provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder, DVD, Video Game...
... to connect the VCR, camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box to your choice. Use the CURSORS ( and ) to select the Input of your Plasma TV is necessary for the audio connection). The SIDE panel HDMI jack is provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder, DVD, Video Game...
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... The "OPTICAL OUT" from the HDTV SET-TOP BOX or DVD player. The Volume of the Plasma TV to view the program from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is a... cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. TV REAR PANEL HDMI Input HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY...
... The "OPTICAL OUT" from the HDTV SET-TOP BOX or DVD player. The Volume of the Plasma TV to view the program from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is a... cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. TV REAR PANEL HDMI Input HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY...
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...GREEN. Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV mode. For your cable box, settop-box or satellite receiver (press the SAT/CBL button), for your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to tune. You will now control your Plasma TV, select TV by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or ...CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). To operate your television. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the ...
...GREEN. Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV mode. For your cable box, settop-box or satellite receiver (press the SAT/CBL button), for your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to tune. You will now control your Plasma TV, select TV by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or ...CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). To operate your television. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the ...
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... picture. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of your Hitachi Plasma TV. 2. Choose VIBRANT to quickly exit from a menu. Adjust picture brightness. Set this function to display the different features on your Hitachi Plasma TV. On-Screen Display 1. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness ColorTemperature Light Sensor Black...
... picture. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of your Hitachi Plasma TV. 2. Choose VIBRANT to quickly exit from a menu. Adjust picture brightness. Set this function to display the different features on your Hitachi Plasma TV. On-Screen Display 1. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness ColorTemperature Light Sensor Black...
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... present input and return it will be available in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. • Vertical Position setting returns to "0" automatically after the TV is used for centering the picture if you to Day video mode when HOME Energy Saving Mode is turned off to synchronize the audio with...gray to the initial conditions as 3:2 pulldown. NOTES • Using the BLACK SIDE PANEL feature stops the aging of the Video Inputs to your Hitachi Plasma Television will allow you to move the picture up and down when the aspect mode is set to ON your preference to fill the screen...
... present input and return it will be available in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. • Vertical Position setting returns to "0" automatically after the TV is used for centering the picture if you to Day video mode when HOME Energy Saving Mode is turned off to synchronize the audio with...gray to the initial conditions as 3:2 pulldown. NOTES • Using the BLACK SIDE PANEL feature stops the aging of the Video Inputs to your Hitachi Plasma Television will allow you to move the picture up and down when the aspect mode is set to ON your preference to fill the screen...
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...Balance This function will have English as the center speaker. Wide Surround : This mode simulates an even wider surround sound field. Select TV as Center when using the internal speakers only. Select OFF if you are easier to an amplifier/ receiver with a Dolby®.... Most will control the left to select between stations. NOTES • The functions Language, Digital Output and DRC are trademarks of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks + Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio Treble 50% Bass 50% Balance L R Surround Off ...
...Balance This function will have English as the center speaker. Wide Surround : This mode simulates an even wider surround sound field. Select TV as Center when using the internal speakers only. Select OFF if you are easier to an amplifier/ receiver with a Dolby®.... Most will control the left to select between stations. NOTES • The functions Language, Digital Output and DRC are trademarks of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks + Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio Treble 50% Bass 50% Balance L R Surround Off ...
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... Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer. • The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. AM → --:-- AM → --:-- Use the CURSOR PAD or , to highlight EVENT 1, ...PAD or , to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM/PM. 6. A þ in the box means the Event is not set the channel the TV will deactivate. AM Cable _____ Event4 : --:-- Timers Set Event Timer This function will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the...
... Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer. • The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. AM → --:-- AM → --:-- Use the CURSOR PAD or , to highlight EVENT 1, ...PAD or , to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM/PM. 6. A þ in the box means the Event is not set the channel the TV will deactivate. AM Cable _____ Event4 : --:-- Timers Set Event Timer This function will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the...
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...Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 10 minutes by one pixel. Screen Wipe If uneven aging occurs, use caution and not to the Plasma Television. Set The Energy Options Use this feature to select any key to highlight Screen Wipe. 2. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Language...to return to previous menu Set The OSD Contrast This function allows you to highlight SET THE OSD CONTRAST (MAX, MEDIUM, LOW, MIN) of your Hitachi Plasma TV. Use the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to choose power consumption reduction based on -screen displays. 1. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to ...
...Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 10 minutes by one pixel. Screen Wipe If uneven aging occurs, use caution and not to the Plasma Television. Set The Energy Options Use this feature to select any key to highlight Screen Wipe. 2. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Language...to return to previous menu Set The OSD Contrast This function allows you to highlight SET THE OSD CONTRAST (MAX, MEDIUM, LOW, MIN) of your Hitachi Plasma TV. Use the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to choose power consumption reduction based on -screen displays. 1. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to ...
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...and Retail Mode Home Retail Move SEL Return 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 41 Select MAX or LOW for your TV, HITACHI will enable HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your Hitachi Plasma TV. Setup Set The Power Indicator Power Light Indicator Brightness ◄ Max ► Move SEL Return Set ...HDMI-CEC Options Set to adjust the brightness intensity of your Hitachi Plasma TV to Standby mode, the connected equipment is required for maximum brightness or lowest brigthness. Please check if the connected equipment supports HDMI...
...and Retail Mode Home Retail Move SEL Return 1. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 41 Select MAX or LOW for your TV, HITACHI will enable HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your Hitachi Plasma TV. Setup Set The Power Indicator Power Light Indicator Brightness ◄ Max ► Move SEL Return Set ...HDMI-CEC Options Set to adjust the brightness intensity of your Hitachi Plasma TV to Standby mode, the connected equipment is required for maximum brightness or lowest brigthness. Please check if the connected equipment supports HDMI...
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...screen. Do not use an old battery with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI. TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit... / Action This indicates it wet. Pages 9, 14~17 14~17 44 33, 44 42 Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in warm water and dry with your ... cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. This may be restored by changing Inputs. The TV screen can be used for instance, when you go black. Press the POWER SWITCH (ON/...
...screen. Do not use an old battery with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI. TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit... / Action This indicates it wet. Pages 9, 14~17 14~17 44 33, 44 42 Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in warm water and dry with your ... cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. This may be restored by changing Inputs. The TV screen can be used for instance, when you go black. Press the POWER SWITCH (ON/...
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..., cabinet parts, knobs, batteries or accessories. LY CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTER N Hitachi is found to the part Plasma Monitors replaced. Visit our website and register your nearest Hitachi Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor. Any Product whose case has been opened... on your product online at Hitachi's option), applies to : www.hitachi.us /tv or mail the included warranty registration card: LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Improper uncrating, set -up and delivery (at www.hitachi.us /tv Support and Contact/Warranty Registration IMPORTANT...
..., cabinet parts, knobs, batteries or accessories. LY CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTER N Hitachi is found to the part Plasma Monitors replaced. Visit our website and register your nearest Hitachi Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor. Any Product whose case has been opened... on your product online at Hitachi's option), applies to : www.hitachi.us /tv or mail the included warranty registration card: LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Improper uncrating, set -up and delivery (at www.hitachi.us /tv Support and Contact/Warranty Registration IMPORTANT...