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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
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...be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Caution Adjust only those controls that this is not a malfunction but it helps to operate on -screen displays such as this product in Canada). Prevention of the plasma television. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Certain advanced and ...at www.epsc.ca (in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Original contrast can be fully inserted to a mains socket outlet with remote control or power switch on the television. • This apparatus shall be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids...
...be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Caution Adjust only those controls that this is not a malfunction but it helps to operate on -screen displays such as this product in Canada). Prevention of the plasma television. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Certain advanced and ...at www.epsc.ca (in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Original contrast can be fully inserted to a mains socket outlet with remote control or power switch on the television. • This apparatus shall be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids...
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...CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Please see page 7 for the remote control. Match the batteries to remove back cover. This plasma television product is capable of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size,...remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off. 2. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is WM07L. models: Note: Please visit our For optional accessories, please access our web site at: website for the 55" models is WM07S and for optional www.hitachi.us/tv...
...CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Please see page 7 for the remote control. Match the batteries to remove back cover. This plasma television product is capable of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size,...remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off. 2. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is WM07L. models: Note: Please visit our For optional accessories, please access our web site at: website for the 55" models is WM07S and for optional www.hitachi.us/tv...
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... 2331 for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Remote Control. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT) Changes the mode of the OSD...
... 2331 for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Remote Control. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT) Changes the mode of the OSD...
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... ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to receive written notification, please complete and return your TV. These buttons also serve as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection ... 15 for future software upgrades. The Main Power button is located on the TV screen. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to access the...the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT Use the front HDMI input for stand-by remote control....
... ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to receive written notification, please complete and return your TV. These buttons also serve as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection ... 15 for future software upgrades. The Main Power button is located on the TV screen. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to access the...the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT Use the front HDMI input for stand-by remote control....
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... Operating Off OFF. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Off TV MAIN POWER is ON ; Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the TV. 13 Lights Red OFF. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such as...
... Operating Off OFF. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Off TV MAIN POWER is ON ; Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the TV. 13 Lights Red OFF. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such as...
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...input, go to the Channel Manager option to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. NOTE: 1. NOTE: 1. HDMI enables the secure distribution of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for both inputs. In this case, connect the.... Only DTV formats such as 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are used for connecting equipment with personal computers. 2. Component signal to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI is of Dolby Laboratories. ቦ S-VIDEO Input 1 Input 1 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for recording, only...
...input, go to the Channel Manager option to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. NOTE: 1. NOTE: 1. HDMI enables the secure distribution of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for both inputs. In this case, connect the.... Only DTV formats such as 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are used for connecting equipment with personal computers. 2. Component signal to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI is of Dolby Laboratories. ቦ S-VIDEO Input 1 Input 1 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for recording, only...
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... players with one area. To operate your DVD player, press the DVD button. To operate your TV, press the TV button. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to control your cable box). If you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your your...
... players with one area. To operate your DVD player, press the DVD button. To operate your TV, press the TV button. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to control your cable box). If you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your your...
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...185; ¸ Ƹ ƹ ƺ ƻ NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see page 48. 24 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to toggle between each of these modes. ¶ ¾ » DAY/NIGHT button Press this ...button to turn the TV set on or off when ³ the remote is in TV mode. · MODE buttons · These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ...
...185; ¸ Ƹ ƹ ƺ ƻ NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see page 48. 24 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to toggle between each of these modes. ¶ ¾ » DAY/NIGHT button Press this ...button to turn the TV set on or off when ³ the remote is in TV mode. · MODE buttons · These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ...
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... Aspect: Off) IMA G E INPUT 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on page 138-139. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¿ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Note: Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 ... (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this button to prevent uneven aging of the TV 25 Note: Please see Appendix A on page 138-139. 1 • Antenna-Digital Channel (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect...
... Aspect: Off) IMA G E INPUT 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on page 138-139. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¿ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Note: Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 ... (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this button to prevent uneven aging of the TV 25 Note: Please see Appendix A on page 138-139. 1 • Antenna-Digital Channel (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect...
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... numeric entries. HDMI 1 Select to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to choose FRONT INPUT . Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to choose ... HDMI INPUT. HDMI-FRONT Select to select. Press this button to check the channel being used. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Control ´ INPUTS button When the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. INPUT-FRONT Select to access the INPUTS menu.
... numeric entries. HDMI 1 Select to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of this button is only applicable when the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to choose FRONT INPUT . Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to choose ... HDMI INPUT. HDMI-FRONT Select to select. Press this button to check the channel being used. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Control ´ INPUTS button When the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. INPUT-FRONT Select to access the INPUTS menu.
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...to tune then wait a few seconds for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you obtain the desired sound level. Cable 6 The Remote Control MUTE Volume 8 FAV CH FAV Cable 6 MUTE Soft Mute 8 FAV CH Cable 6 Mute 8 Closed Captioning will know you are used to select channels.... the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. However, if it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to Control Your TV ¹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until the displayed channel turns from your favorite channel list by...
...to tune then wait a few seconds for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you obtain the desired sound level. Cable 6 The Remote Control MUTE Volume 8 FAV CH FAV Cable 6 MUTE Soft Mute 8 FAV CH Cable 6 Mute 8 Closed Captioning will know you are used to select channels.... the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. However, if it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to Control Your TV ¹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until the displayed channel turns from your favorite channel list by...
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...PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Hold down the CBL button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your cable box cannot be operated after ...; CABLE (CBL) button This button allows the remote to control your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for operating the TV. This remote is programmed for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED...
...PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Hold down the CBL button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that your cable box cannot be operated after ...; CABLE (CBL) button This button allows the remote to control your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for operating the TV. This remote is programmed for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED...
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... your set-top-box/satellite receiver when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for operating the TV. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. SATELLITE BRAND CODES 2006 DIRECT TV 09 ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODES PANASONIC 05 RCA 06 SAMSUNG 07...
... your set-top-box/satellite receiver when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for operating the TV. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. SATELLITE BRAND CODES 2006 DIRECT TV 09 ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODES PANASONIC 05 RCA 06 SAMSUNG 07...
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... buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. NOTE: 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04...
... buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. NOTE: 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04...
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...remote. 2. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above . 4. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for the VCR. · · VCR BRAND CODES AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI... You must first program the remote to match the · ³ remote system of the buttons exclusively for pre-codes). » 1. The remote will now control your VCR (refer below . The Remote Control for operating the TV. The remote will remember the codes you ...
...remote. 2. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above . 4. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for the VCR. · · VCR BRAND CODES AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI... You must first program the remote to match the · ³ remote system of the buttons exclusively for pre-codes). » 1. The remote will now control your VCR (refer below . The Remote Control for operating the TV. The remote will remember the codes you ...
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...) for illustration purposes only, therefore; This part of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. On-Screen Display 32 Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. On-Screen Display 1. Press the SELECT button to quickly exit from a menu. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to select. 3. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move...
...) for illustration purposes only, therefore; This part of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. On-Screen Display 32 Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. On-Screen Display 1. Press the SELECT button to quickly exit from a menu. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to select. 3. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move...
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...Auto Link : Off Input-Front : **** HDMI1 : **** HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this , turn on your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to watch a movie with your choices. Move SEL Return 1. Auto When AUTO is... when it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again. This is now reset and will turn off after the TV is selected, the TV will turn your TV as described above. 2. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The...
...Auto Link : Off Input-Front : **** HDMI1 : **** HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this , turn on your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to watch a movie with your choices. Move SEL Return 1. Auto When AUTO is... when it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again. This is now reset and will turn off after the TV is selected, the TV will turn your TV as described above. 2. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The...
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... THIS PROCEDURE: TABAAAABBCCCCrdeddddeehhhhyjjjjjeeeeusuuuussTaccccsssssuuutttttnkkkkrrrCRofeeetTaaoVBCCiYHorhnnouipreToonltttltEelxgoTnVuseetrotiohrcirCwnnetHdmccrsoaenncneKeahrEnsnlaasoettaaicracSsflnTwcntcnioonsoorltttEocnrorHncoectenoedlnrlrtbEhofninnArro(elsnenenSootsrDldcatre'kpt'eEJlicaoelttnIuoiiOnUcgnooTlNeSs"gnneEie(tTarsdbdMoi-MaciuSnconEbkrlrANewoei)frTcNteTSDV) 1. Press the POWER SWITCH again. Place your HITACHI Plasma Television. Avoid placing the remote control in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on the floor, etc. Exposing the screen...
... THIS PROCEDURE: TABAAAABBCCCCrdeddddeehhhhyjjjjjeeeeusuuuussTaccccsssssuuutttttnkkkkrrrCRofeeetTaaoVBCCiYHorhnnouipreToonltttltEelxgoTnVuseetrotiohrcirCwnnetHdmccrsoaenncneKeahrEnsnlaasoettaaicracSsflnTwcntcnioonsoorltttEocnrorHncoectenoedlnrlrtbEhofninnArro(elsnenenSootsrDldcatre'kpt'eEJlicaoelttnIuoiiOnUcgnooTlNeSs"gnneEie(tTarsdbdMoi-MaciuSnconEbkrlrANewoei)frTcNteTSDV) 1. Press the POWER SWITCH again. Place your HITACHI Plasma Television. Avoid placing the remote control in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on the floor, etc. Exposing the screen...
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... • Soft Mute (50%) Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries (AA) • 6' AC Power cord cable • Table Top Stand(42" and 50" only) included in a box • Wire Clamp (50" models only) Optional Accessories: • For U.S. UltraVision Digital is available. Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component Y, PB,PR...
... • Soft Mute (50%) Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries (AA) • 6' AC Power cord cable • Table Top Stand(42" and 50" only) included in a box • Wire Clamp (50" models only) Optional Accessories: • For U.S. UltraVision Digital is available. Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component Y, PB,PR...