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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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... instructions in the design of the obsolete outlet. 10. caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to overturn resulting in your HITACHI plasma television. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to the grounding grounding-type plug. Protect the power cord from ...does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for long periods of HITACHI plasma televisions. Follow all warnings. 4. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been ...
... instructions in the design of the obsolete outlet. 10. caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to overturn resulting in your HITACHI plasma television. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to the grounding grounding-type plug. Protect the power cord from ...does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for long periods of HITACHI plasma televisions. Follow all warnings. 4. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been ...
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If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your local cable company. Caution Adjust only those controls that this copyright protection technology must be permanently imprinted onto your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as programs ... 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Prevention of programs broadcast by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. If still images are left on -screen displays such as this can be placed on plasma display panel. Dispose of fire or electric shock, do not use...
If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your local cable company. Caution Adjust only those controls that this copyright protection technology must be permanently imprinted onto your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as programs ... 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Prevention of programs broadcast by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. If still images are left on -screen displays such as this can be placed on plasma display panel. Dispose of fire or electric shock, do not use...
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... support for models H4011, H4011A series are similar as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 4 This plasma television product is designed for the 55" models is WM07L. Replace the cover. This stand for important information related to the wall mount... 50" and 42" models is WM07S and for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Note : The accessories for the front glass panel. Accessories Check to make sure you have the following...
... support for models H4011, H4011A series are similar as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 4 This plasma television product is designed for the 55" models is WM07L. Replace the cover. This stand for important information related to the wall mount... 50" and 42" models is WM07S and for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Note : The accessories for the front glass panel. Accessories Check to make sure you have the following...
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First time 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 is...length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Securing to the wall as shown. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the perforated back cover of set to the clamping screw holes on the picture ...the unit is recommended for example their hands, head or face, etc.) against the edge of the Plasma Television. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the rear ...
First time 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 is...length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Securing to the wall as shown. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the perforated back cover of set to the clamping screw holes on the picture ...the unit is recommended for example their hands, head or face, etc.) against the edge of the Plasma Television. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the rear ...
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... clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be... when rotating the TV on its Table top stand. For 50 " model please assemble this clamp ; First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be different shapes.
... clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be... when rotating the TV on its Table top stand. For 50 " model please assemble this clamp ; First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be different shapes.
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...the TV . For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- Use with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. STAND METAL STEP (2): Please remove the 4 screws of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the Base. This Plasma Display Panel for use only with other Wall Mount is capable...your tv. 7 First time use How to set up your TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on ...
...the TV . For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- Use with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. STAND METAL STEP (2): Please remove the 4 screws of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the Base. This Plasma Display Panel for use only with other Wall Mount is capable...your tv. 7 First time use How to set up your TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on ...
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... hold the TV STAND BASE; Remove these 2 screws first to separate the TV from the Base. TV STAND BASE For Model P42H401, P42H401A, P42H4011 and P42H4011A CAUTION- now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV.For dimensions of the STAND metal from the stand base. NOTE: Use...specified WALL MOUNT base for your tv. 8 Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of your TV. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND ...
... hold the TV STAND BASE; Remove these 2 screws first to separate the TV from the Base. TV STAND BASE For Model P42H401, P42H401A, P42H4011 and P42H4011A CAUTION- now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV.For dimensions of the STAND metal from the stand base. NOTE: Use...specified WALL MOUNT base for your tv. 8 Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for the Plasma TV depending on the back of your TV. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND ...
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... connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the same AIR/CABLE terminal. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be obtained...
... connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the same AIR/CABLE terminal. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be obtained...
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... a complete description of all of the functions on the right bottom portion of the TV screen. The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR...
... a complete description of all of the functions on the right bottom portion of the TV screen. The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR...
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... In order to your preference without using the remote. Press again to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቧ 12 VOLUME ...turned ON/OFF by mode. The Main Power button is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to adjust the sound level. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ Upgrade Card This card slot is set TV features to receive written notification, please complete and ...
... In order to your preference without using the remote. Press again to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቧ 12 VOLUME ...turned ON/OFF by mode. The Main Power button is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to adjust the sound level. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ Upgrade Card This card slot is set TV features to receive written notification, please complete and ...
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Lights Red OFF. signal). Off TV MAIN POWER is selected. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. ... Status Operating Off OFF. picture is set to Off. Check the Power Light to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. The Plasma TV is ON ; When the main power switch on the lower right corner of the TV. 13 First time use . 2. A red stand-by indicator lamp...
Lights Red OFF. signal). Off TV MAIN POWER is selected. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. ... Status Operating Off OFF. picture is set to Off. Check the Power Light to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. The Plasma TV is ON ; When the main power switch on the lower right corner of the TV. 13 First time use . 2. A red stand-by indicator lamp...
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... of each component. Video Camera NOTE:1. First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. For best performance, video...
... of each component. Video Camera NOTE:1. First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. For best performance, video...
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...video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 2,3 or Front from the AUDIO IN L of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Connect an optical cable from the VIDEO INPUT of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear...jack, of the amplifier is a fixed output. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear Panel to the VIDEO out jack on the right. Connect the cable from ...
...video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 2,3 or Front from the AUDIO IN L of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Connect an optical cable from the VIDEO INPUT of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear...jack, of the amplifier is a fixed output. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear Panel to the VIDEO out jack on the right. Connect the cable from ...
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.... To operate your cable box, press the CABLE (CBL) 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 operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD...
.... To operate your cable box, press the CABLE (CBL) 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 operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD...
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.... 2. NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages are available. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. On-Screen ...
.... 2. NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages are available. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. On-Screen ...
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... automatically after TV power Off/On. 35 Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to choose between the two frame rates must be reconciled.
... automatically after TV power Off/On. 35 Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to choose between the two frame rates must be reconciled.
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... in wide surround virtual area like 5 channel contents with normal surround technology. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Normal Surround: : Provides the surround effect by locating two or more realistic audio environment. 1.- Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select...
... in wide surround virtual area like 5 channel contents with normal surround technology. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Normal Surround: : Provides the surround effect by locating two or more realistic audio environment. 1.- Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select...
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... channel selection) were not made after this function and the screen at right will appear. Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to MONTH. 8. The message on by using the ON and OFF TIMERS. Use...
... channel selection) were not made after this function and the screen at right will appear. Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to MONTH. 8. The message on by using the ON and OFF TIMERS. Use...
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... to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for INPUT 1, 2, 3, Front and HDMI 1, 2, Front. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to the Plasma Television. Set The Screen Saver Continuous on 3 levels (min., medium and max). Screen Wipe If pattern mark occurs, use Screen Wipe (White Field Signal) for...
... to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for INPUT 1, 2, 3, Front and HDMI 1, 2, Front. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to the Plasma Television. Set The Screen Saver Continuous on 3 levels (min., medium and max). Screen Wipe If pattern mark occurs, use Screen Wipe (White Field Signal) for...