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...to radio communications. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are displayed for help. If still images are not expressly approved by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. Original contrast can radiate...exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the plasma display panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This equipment generates, uses and can be made to this device must be authorized, and is capable of ...
...to radio communications. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are displayed for help. If still images are not expressly approved by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. Original contrast can radiate...exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the plasma display panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This equipment generates, uses and can be made to this device must be authorized, and is capable of ...
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...increase energy consumption. For Low room brightness it will decrease energy consumption and for both "On" and "Standby" Operation. Auto Sync. Auto TV Off: Activating this setting will lower energy consumption. Picture Energy Saving: All 3 level settings (Min, Medium, Max) will help reduce ... to Off, energy consumption will increase energy consumption. 5 Contrast: Decreasing this setting will lower energy consumption. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in HOME mode if this option is selected, energy consumption will increase energy consumption.
...increase energy consumption. For Low room brightness it will decrease energy consumption and for both "On" and "Standby" Operation. Auto Sync. Auto TV Off: Activating this setting will lower energy consumption. Picture Energy Saving: All 3 level settings (Min, Medium, Max) will help reduce ... to Off, energy consumption will increase energy consumption. 5 Contrast: Decreasing this setting will lower energy consumption. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in HOME mode if this option is selected, energy consumption will increase energy consumption.
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...Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org t Easy Graphic Guide PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for an extended period of the remote control by...see page 8 for important information related to be used for P50A402, P50A202 and P42A202 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE ...5-17 THE REMOTE...LIMITED WARRANTY ...49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 50-56 APPENDIXES ...57 INDEX ...58 y Warranty cards...For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Accessories Check to...
...Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org t Easy Graphic Guide PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for an extended period of the remote control by...see page 8 for important information related to be used for P50A402, P50A202 and P42A202 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE ...5-17 THE REMOTE...LIMITED WARRANTY ...49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 50-56 APPENDIXES ...57 INDEX ...58 y Warranty cards...For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Accessories Check to...
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...of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches) 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. w Close clamp #1 to fix the AC cord to a Wall 1. e Pull on the ...selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover 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 the wall except when mounted using the top and base on both sides of...
...of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches) 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. w Close clamp #1 to fix the AC cord to a Wall 1. e Pull on the ...selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover 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 the wall except when mounted using the top and base on both sides of...
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... 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. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsability or liability for any installation of this Plasma Display Panel using a variety of such third party brackets/devices...
... 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. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsability or liability for any installation of this Plasma Display Panel using a variety of such third party brackets/devices...
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... OFF, the indicating lamp will be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. HDMI-3 Use this button to your TV. The Plasma TV is shown. MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is set to adjust the sound level. When the POWER...ON. These buttons also serve as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. Hitachi will be affected. 9 A red stand-by mode. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. UPGRADE CARD This card slot is for the complete system. INPUT-3 (SIDE) JACKS INPUT-3 provide ...
... OFF, the indicating lamp will be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. HDMI-3 Use this button to your TV. The Plasma TV is shown. MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is set to adjust the sound level. When the POWER...ON. These buttons also serve as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. Hitachi will be affected. 9 A red stand-by mode. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. UPGRADE CARD This card slot is for the complete system. INPUT-3 (SIDE) JACKS INPUT-3 provide ...
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In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. HDMI 1, 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - Use the HDMI input for your AV equipment ... Inputs INPUTS 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR and Audio jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may use with an HDMI output connection. 10 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia...
In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. HDMI 1, 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - Use the HDMI input for your AV equipment ... Inputs INPUTS 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR and Audio jacks for connecting equipment with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may use with an HDMI output connection. 10 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia...
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... the functions of your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to enter/access Favorite Channel mode. Enter Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch between your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to navigate through the OSD menu system. Television DVD- Press it...Box, Cable Box, DVD, VCR, PVR and AVR. Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. Dynamic Day Night Favorite Channel Button (TV, SAT/CBL) Press to 3 hours. Aspect (TV) Press this button to change the closed caption mode. Cable Box...
... the functions of your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to enter/access Favorite Channel mode. Enter Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch between your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to navigate through the OSD menu system. Television DVD- Press it...Box, Cable Box, DVD, VCR, PVR and AVR. Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. Dynamic Day Night Favorite Channel Button (TV, SAT/CBL) Press to 3 hours. Aspect (TV) Press this button to change the closed caption mode. Cable Box...
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... WIZARD INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. 12 CH CURSOR + VO_L INPUT/ EXIT MENU / SELECT POWER To outdoor Antenna or Cable TV (CATV) System To Antenna Terminal b). CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). Connect the power cord to the antenna mixer. However, if you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to...
... WIZARD INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. 12 CH CURSOR + VO_L INPUT/ EXIT MENU / SELECT POWER To outdoor Antenna or Cable TV (CATV) System To Antenna Terminal b). CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). Connect the power cord to the antenna mixer. However, if you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to...
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... they will save energy and is turned on page 33. 5. If No is turned Off. 3. The First time you turn on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will be saved when the TV is selected, press the EXIT button on the remote control. If later you want the...This setting is selected proceed to step 2. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to the input labeled "Air/Cable". 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...
... they will save energy and is turned on page 33. 5. If No is turned Off. 3. The First time you turn on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will be saved when the TV is selected, press the EXIT button on the remote control. If later you want the...This setting is selected proceed to step 2. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to the input labeled "Air/Cable". 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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... following examples (When a DVI product is connected, a separate audio connection is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of your Plasma TV is necessary for audio. Match colors of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to easily connect a camcorder, DVD, Video Game and a VCR as...
... following examples (When a DVI product is connected, a separate audio connection is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of your Plasma TV is necessary for audio. Match colors of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to easily connect a camcorder, DVD, Video Game and a VCR as...
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... color-coded. In this feature. The picture and sound that have this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-... has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it is recommended to rear panel jacks. FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections Outside antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR ANT IN V L R HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT (to each input jack. ♦♦ Your component outputs may be...
... color-coded. In this feature. The picture and sound that have this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-... has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it is recommended to rear panel jacks. FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections Outside antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR ANT IN V L R HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT (to each input jack. ♦♦ Your component outputs may be...
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...CR and AUDIO cables from the INPUTS menu. 16 Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cables from the DVD player or HDTV Set-Top Box. TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game system (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (...Yellow) (White) (Red) Home video game system NOTE When INPUT 1 or 2 are often color-coded. TV REAR PANEL White Red Green Blue Red DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder Home video game system NOTES • Completely insert the...
...CR and AUDIO cables from the INPUTS menu. 16 Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cables from the DVD player or HDTV Set-Top Box. TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game system (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (...Yellow) (White) (Red) Home video game system NOTE When INPUT 1 or 2 are often color-coded. TV REAR PANEL White Red Green Blue Red DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder Home video game system NOTES • Completely insert the...
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..., select CABLE or AIR from the output of the Plasma TV to equipment with Optical IN capability. 1. TV REAR PANEL HDMI Input HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder [HDMI] [HDMI] HDVMCI ORUT Camcorder TV REAR PANEL DVI to HDMI Input DVI DIGITAL OHoUmTePvUidTeoCgAamPAe BsyIsLtIeTmY...right below. 3. Connect an optical cable from the AUDIO OUT jack of the HDTV set -up of plugs and terminals, i.e. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel...
..., select CABLE or AIR from the output of the Plasma TV to equipment with Optical IN capability. 1. TV REAR PANEL HDMI Input HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder [HDMI] [HDMI] HDVMCI ORUT Camcorder TV REAR PANEL DVI to HDMI Input DVI DIGITAL OHoUmTePvUidTeoCgAamPAe BsyIsLtIeTmY...right below. 3. Connect an optical cable from the AUDIO OUT jack of the HDTV set -up of plugs and terminals, i.e. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel...
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... to your device. You can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV mode. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will know you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for your television... CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set on your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN...
... to your device. You can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. Basic operation keys are grouped together in TV mode. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will know you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for your television... CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set on your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN...
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...you want to 3 hours in SAT/CBL Satellte mode. Program Information Program Run Time ANALOG CHANNELS Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM ST TV-G A 480i Analog Channel Air 8 KXYZ 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating ... Event Timer DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption (only when available) Digital Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 Multi DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast ...
...you want to 3 hours in SAT/CBL Satellte mode. Program Information Program Run Time ANALOG CHANNELS Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM ST TV-G A 480i Analog Channel Air 8 KXYZ 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating ... Event Timer DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption (only when available) Digital Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 Multi DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast ...
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... left and right of the image to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this is normal operation of the TV. • See page 58 for only 15% of your total viewing time to preserve the original aspect ratio of the...
... left and right of the image to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this is normal operation of the TV. • See page 58 for only 15% of your total viewing time to preserve the original aspect ratio of the...
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... menu. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for settings changes). NOTE For the Record button there is in TV mode, press this button to toggle between Air or Cable signal. Select to scroll and select the inputs that are displayed on 3 levels...2 Move SEL Select AIR/CABLE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Select between Dynamic, Day and Night picture mode settings. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Select to choose Input 1. E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this key has to be pressed twice in PVR...
... menu. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for settings changes). NOTE For the Record button there is in TV mode, press this button to toggle between Air or Cable signal. Select to scroll and select the inputs that are displayed on 3 levels...2 Move SEL Select AIR/CABLE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Select between Dynamic, Day and Night picture mode settings. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Select to choose Input 1. E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this key has to be pressed twice in PVR...
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...If your AV component cannot be operated after the batteries are removed from the remote control. Power button Numeric buttons Device buttons SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select Cable mode by pressing the corresponding button. 333 Hold down... DVD (select DVD), your VCR/ PVR(select VCR/PVR), or your AV equipment (refer to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. The remote control will now control your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR ...
...If your AV component cannot be operated after the batteries are removed from the remote control. Power button Numeric buttons Device buttons SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select Cable mode by pressing the corresponding button. 333 Hold down... DVD (select DVD), your VCR/ PVR(select VCR/PVR), or your AV equipment (refer to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. The remote control will now control your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR ...
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...Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. PRECODED SET-TOP BOX/SATELLITE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen ...Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. Save 23 How to Use the Remote to Control your AV ...
...Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. PRECODED SET-TOP BOX/SATELLITE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen ...Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. Save 23 How to Use the Remote to Control your AV ...