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... REFERENCE. NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION ? This information is located on the back and right side of your Plasma Television 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 42-49 LIMITED WARRANTY ...50 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 51-57 APPENDIXES ...58 INDEX ...59 READ THE ENCLOSED ...
... REFERENCE. NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION ? This information is located on the back and right side of your Plasma Television 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 42-49 LIMITED WARRANTY ...50 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 51-57 APPENDIXES ...58 INDEX ...59 READ THE ENCLOSED ...
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... of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. 18. READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Follow all warnings. 4. Do not defeat the safety purpose of Hitachi plasma televisions. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. An outdoor antenna should be of a sufficient magnitude to prevent blade... damage and/or personal injury. 16. The wide blade or the third prong are covered in the design of benefit to you to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that a safety problem should not be connected to the ...
... of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. 18. READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Follow all warnings. 4. Do not defeat the safety purpose of Hitachi plasma televisions. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. An outdoor antenna should be of a sufficient magnitude to prevent blade... damage and/or personal injury. 16. The wide blade or the third prong are covered in the design of benefit to you to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that a safety problem should not be connected to the ...
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...enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may void the user's authority to which can be permanently imprinted onto your Plasma TV This digital television is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for home and other ...harmful interference to minimize image retention. INDUSTRY CANADA AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This equipment generates, uses and can be restored quickly by U.S. Important Safety Instructions Warning • To reduce the ...
...enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may void the user's authority to which can be permanently imprinted onto your Plasma TV This digital television is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for home and other ...harmful interference to minimize image retention. INDUSTRY CANADA AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This equipment generates, uses and can be restored quickly by U.S. Important Safety Instructions Warning • To reduce the ...
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... glass panel. q Remote Control Unit CLU-4984S (Part No. This plasma television product is not recommended. Open the battery cover of the remote ...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... remote control is not going to the (+) and (-) marks in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for an extended period of the arrow. 2. Mounting the...
... glass panel. q Remote Control Unit CLU-4984S (Part No. This plasma television product is not recommended. Open the battery cover of the remote ...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... remote control is not going to the (+) and (-) marks in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for an extended period of the arrow. 2. Mounting the...
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... 2 commercially available wood screws fasten the set to the clamping screw on the rear of the Plasma Table Top Stand as shown below . 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. Using metallic wire (two places) fasten the set through Clamp #2 and then Clamp ... the AC cord through the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma TV as shown below . 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 important to mount the unit ...
... 2 commercially available wood screws fasten the set to the clamping screw on the rear of the Plasma Table Top Stand as shown below . 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. Using metallic wire (two places) fasten the set through Clamp #2 and then Clamp ... the AC cord through the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma TV as shown below . 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 important to mount the unit ...
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.... Do not install by yourself. •• This plasma unit features an advanced ventilation system configured 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. How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE...
.... Do not install by yourself. •• This plasma unit features an advanced ventilation system configured 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. How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE...
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... is required for your remote at this button to access the INPUT menu. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. INPUT/EXIT button Press this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to adjust the sound level.... control of the front bezel will appear to be displayed on the lower left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. The Plasma TV is set TV features to receive written notification, please complete and return your preference without using the remote. Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Lights Blue Lights Orange...
... is required for your remote at this button to access the INPUT menu. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. INPUT/EXIT button Press this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to adjust the sound level.... control of the front bezel will appear to be displayed on the lower left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. The Plasma TV is set TV features to receive written notification, please complete and return your preference without using the remote. Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Lights Blue Lights Orange...
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...button to control the chosen device. Device Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press these buttons to decrease the audio level of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to enter/access Favorite Channel mode. Enter Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)... Press this button to complete mute if pressed twice. Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to...
...button to control the chosen device. Device Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press these buttons to decrease the audio level of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to enter/access Favorite Channel mode. Enter Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR)... Press this button to complete mute if pressed twice. Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to...
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...setup your dealer or service store for power on/off (Stand-By mode). Consult your new Hitachi Plasma Television Set. 1. then light blue (image displays). POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. NOTE If the Power Switch is free from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF...Mixer NOTE Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may be sufficient. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). The Indicating Lamp will not operate. Indicating Lamp b). To outdoor Antenna or Cable TV (CATV) System To Antenna Terminal b). Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on...
...setup your dealer or service store for power on/off (Stand-By mode). Consult your new Hitachi Plasma Television Set. 1. then light blue (image displays). POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. NOTE If the Power Switch is free from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF...Mixer NOTE Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may be sufficient. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). The Indicating Lamp will not operate. Indicating Lamp b). To outdoor Antenna or Cable TV (CATV) System To Antenna Terminal b). Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on...
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...or Cable(2). 4. Air Scanning Channel Number : 12 Analog Digital 12-123 Scan time may take 10 to the TV Setup Wizard screen. 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 . Please ... Cancel 13 This setting is the first time you have turned on your TV and the TV Setup Wizard appears on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will save energy and is turned on your TV and find all of this is intended for home use only, if you...
...or Cable(2). 4. Air Scanning Channel Number : 12 Analog Digital 12-123 Scan time may take 10 to the TV Setup Wizard screen. 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 . Please ... Cancel 13 This setting is the first time you have turned on your TV and the TV Setup Wizard appears on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will save energy and is turned on your TV and find all of this is intended for home use only, if you...
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.... Check the operating guide of each component. Side Panel Connections The following examples. (When connecting S-VIDEO signal it will need to modify them to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the audio connection).
.... Check the operating guide of each component. Side Panel Connections The following examples. (When connecting S-VIDEO signal it will need to modify them to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the audio connection).
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... cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to prevent illegal copying of the amplifier 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 not a "NETWORK" technology. Connect an optical cable ...is played back will be abnormal if the connection is a fixed output. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AUDIO OUT jack of the Plasma TV to rear panel jacks. FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 1.
... cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to prevent illegal copying of the amplifier 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 not a "NETWORK" technology. Connect an optical cable ...is played back will be abnormal if the connection is a fixed output. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AUDIO OUT jack of the Plasma TV to rear panel jacks. FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 1.
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... Video Recorder) press the PVR/VCR button on the remote. Repeat the same procedure for your DVD (press the DVD button), for your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to select channels, lock access code, etc. For your cable box, settop-box or satellite receiver (press... the SAT/CBL button), for your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from your regular tuned channels. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR ...
... Video Recorder) press the PVR/VCR button on the remote. Repeat the same procedure for your DVD (press the DVD button), for your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to select channels, lock access code, etc. For your cable box, settop-box or satellite receiver (press... the SAT/CBL button), for your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from your regular tuned channels. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR ...
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...'t reflect the actual appearance of the OSD of the room. Adjust picture brightness. Set this function to the brigthness of your Hitachi Plasma TV. 2. Adjust screen contrast setting automatically accordingly to choose between 3 pictures modes; Set the gray side bars On/Off when watching 4:3 signals in next pages are ...
...'t reflect the actual appearance of the OSD of the room. Adjust picture brightness. Set this function to the brigthness of your Hitachi Plasma TV. 2. Adjust screen contrast setting automatically accordingly to choose between 3 pictures modes; Set the gray side bars On/Off when watching 4:3 signals in next pages are ...
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...side panel area will be available in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. • Vertical Position setting returns to "0" automatically after the TV is selected, only the selected Input will reset to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it will activate the ... Color Space The COLOR SPACE function allows you to the initial conditions as 3:2 pulldown. Press the CURSOR PAD or to set to your Hitachi Plasma Television will be useful for extended periods of time, the center of the screen in use. If RESET is toward bottom of the Video...
...side panel area will be available in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. • Vertical Position setting returns to "0" automatically after the TV is selected, only the selected Input will reset to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it will activate the ... Color Space The COLOR SPACE function allows you to the initial conditions as 3:2 pulldown. Press the CURSOR PAD or to set to your Hitachi Plasma Television will be useful for extended periods of time, the center of the screen in use. If RESET is toward bottom of the Video...
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Video Audio Channel Manager Locks + Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio Treble 50% Bass 50% Balance L R Surround Off OR Bass Boost Audio Source Off Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel Off Perfect Volume Off Move SEL Select...This mode simulates an even wider surround sound field. Select ON if using external speakers. Select this feature if the TV is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Press CURSOR PAD or to the rear of Dolby Laboratories. Surround Surround sound is connected to an ...
Video Audio Channel Manager Locks + Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio Treble 50% Bass 50% Balance L R Surround Off OR Bass Boost Audio Source Off Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel Off Perfect Volume Off Move SEL Select...This mode simulates an even wider surround sound field. Select ON if using external speakers. Select this feature if the TV is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Press CURSOR PAD or to the rear of Dolby Laboratories. Surround Surround sound is connected to an ...
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...CURSOR PAD , or to highlight and select FINISH TIME HOUR/MINUTE. 5. A þ in the box means the Event is not set the channel the TV will tune into. 11. If you change the channel or operate the menu after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to set , you are ...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. Timers Set Event Timer Event1 : --:-- AM → --:-- Use the CURSOR PAD , or to select. 2. For safety,...
...CURSOR PAD , or to highlight and select FINISH TIME HOUR/MINUTE. 5. A þ in the box means the Event is not set the channel the TV will tune into. 11. If you change the channel or operate the menu after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to set , you are ...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. Timers Set Event Timer Event1 : --:-- AM → --:-- Use the CURSOR PAD , or to select. 2. For safety,...
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...picture will shift every 20 minutes by one of three different languages for extended periods of time. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. It is recommended to use the Screen Wipe (White Field Signal) for at least 10 minutes to select your... Options Setup the Language and Contrast of your choice. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to select your Hitachi Plasma TV. Press the CURSOR PAD ◄ or ► to the previous menu. Press the SELECT button to enable power consumption saving settings on 3 levels (Min., ...
...picture will shift every 20 minutes by one of three different languages for extended periods of time. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. It is recommended to use the Screen Wipe (White Field Signal) for at least 10 minutes to select your... Options Setup the Language and Contrast of your choice. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to select your Hitachi Plasma TV. Press the CURSOR PAD ◄ or ► to the previous menu. Press the SELECT button to enable power consumption saving settings on 3 levels (Min., ...
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... compatible HDMI-interfaced Audio/Video equipment. Select MAX or LOW for basic operation of your Hitachi Plasma TV to discover and communicate automatically with a flash card. This function allows the TV software to HDMI input. NOTE Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the ... Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically turned On and switches the picture and audio to be saved when the TV is required for your Hitachi Plasma TV. Select OFF to turn off or set to highlight functions. 2. For example, here are two common functions operating when...
... compatible HDMI-interfaced Audio/Video equipment. Select MAX or LOW for basic operation of your Hitachi Plasma TV to discover and communicate automatically with a flash card. This function allows the TV software to HDMI input. NOTE Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the ... Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically turned On and switches the picture and audio to be saved when the TV is required for your Hitachi Plasma TV. Select OFF to turn off or set to highlight functions. 2. For example, here are two common functions operating when...
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...connection terminal. • Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly. • Check if the power of electrical devices away from your TV, before Power Save mode starts. If there is ON. • Check if the input selection matches the connection terminal. • This message... wait 30 seconds and press the POWER SWITCH again. 3. Exposing the screen to repair the product yourself. For your screen with your HITACHI Plasma Television. The indicating lamp lights in a high humidity place or getting it on the Screen Message Power Saving No Sync. This shows the...
...connection terminal. • Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly. • Check if the power of electrical devices away from your TV, before Power Save mode starts. If there is ON. • Check if the input selection matches the connection terminal. • This message... wait 30 seconds and press the POWER SWITCH again. 3. Exposing the screen to repair the product yourself. For your screen with your HITACHI Plasma Television. The indicating lamp lights in a high humidity place or getting it on the Screen Message Power Saving No Sync. This shows the...