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...not expose this can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Please note that is capable of the plasma television. Lead Notice This product contains lead. This... after moving ) patterns can be exposed to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug with applicable environmental laws. Note This digital television is protected by turning power Off/On with a protective earthing connection....
...not expose this can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Please note that is capable of the plasma television. Lead Notice This product contains lead. This... after moving ) patterns can be exposed to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug with applicable environmental laws. Note This digital television is protected by turning power Off/On with a protective earthing connection....
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... inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 42" 50" 5 ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for model P55H401 and P55H4011... for stability. Wire Wood screw two places Securing to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Secure the television to the wall as shown below . 2. Do not block the.... 4. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the perforated back cover of the set. Whenever...
... inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 42" 50" 5 ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for model P55H401 and P55H4011... for stability. Wire Wood screw two places Securing to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Secure the television to the wall as shown below . 2. Do not block the.... 4. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the perforated back cover of the set. Whenever...
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...Turns the selected device on the screen. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT) Changes the mode of the Universal Remote Control to control the chosen device. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV...(TV, SAT) The (-) button is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV,...TV) Press to complete mute if pressed twice. The TV's remote control sensor is used to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50...
...Turns the selected device on the screen. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT) Changes the mode of the Universal Remote Control to control the chosen device. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV...(TV, SAT) The (-) button is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV,...TV) Press to complete mute if pressed twice. The TV's remote control sensor is used to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50...
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...this button to access the INPUT menu. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to your warranty card. Press again to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ ...reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to adjust the sound level. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF by mode. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in...
...this button to access the INPUT menu. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to your warranty card. Press again to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ ...reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to adjust the sound level. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF by mode. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in...
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... Off OFF. NOTES: 1. Lights Red OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is turned off or in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL...as a DVD player or Camcorders. Check the Power Light to Off. The Plasma TV is set to make sure the TV is no sync. signal). Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the TV is ON. (Stand-by) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On...
... Off OFF. NOTES: 1. Lights Red OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is turned off or in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL...as a DVD player or Camcorders. Check the Power Light to Off. The Plasma TV is set to make sure the TV is no sync. signal). Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the TV is ON. (Stand-by) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On...
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... 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 ´ ¿ » ...² which button is pressed. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to toggle between Day ...
... 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 ´ ¿ » ...² which button is pressed. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to toggle between Day ...
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...the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one more time, or VOL UP (̆). Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off at the level it is set when the TV is turned on. Ƹ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in VCR mode. 27... current and last channel viewed. ƻ RECORD button Press twice (two times) to record programs when the remote is turned on and Closed Caption is GREEN. When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). Channel selection may also be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be ...
...the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one more time, or VOL UP (̆). Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off at the level it is set when the TV is turned on. Ƹ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in VCR mode. 27... current and last channel viewed. ƻ RECORD button Press twice (two times) to record programs when the remote is turned on and Closed Caption is GREEN. When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). Channel selection may also be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be ...
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... BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable box. 2. Turn ON your cable box. This remote is entered. To switch to operate different... types of your cable box by setting it to match the remote system of · ³ cable boxes. The remote will turn off your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. The Remote Control NOTE: 1. If your cable box cannot be operated...
... BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable box. 2. Turn ON your cable box. This remote is entered. To switch to operate different... types of your cable box by setting it to match the remote system of · ³ cable boxes. The remote will turn off your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. The Remote Control NOTE: 1. If your cable box cannot be operated...
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...press and release the SAT button. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for the set -top-box/ · satellite receiver does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 5. If the set -topbox/satellite receiver. 29 In the unlikely event that matches your set -...-Top Box/Satelite Receiver Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER. 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 ZENITH 08 MY SATELLITE...
...press and release the SAT button. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for the set -top-box/ · satellite receiver does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 5. If the set -topbox/satellite receiver. 29 In the unlikely event that matches your set -...-Top Box/Satelite Receiver Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER. 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 ZENITH 08 MY SATELLITE...
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... digit preset code is programmed for your DVD player (refer below . When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different two digit preset · code. 5. NOTE: 1. To switch to operate different types of · DVD players. The remote ...will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG 06 SANYO 07 SONY 01 TOSHIBA 05 MY DVD PLAYER...
... digit preset code is programmed for your DVD player (refer below . When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different two digit preset · code. 5. NOTE: 1. To switch to operate different types of · DVD players. The remote ...will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 SAMSUNG 06 SANYO 07 SONY 01 TOSHIBA 05 MY DVD PLAYER...
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... be operated after performing the above . 4. To switch to match the · ³ remote system of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. If the VCR does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 5. NOTE: 1. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries ...AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51,18 MAGNAVOX 12, 13 MITSUBISHI 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC 40, 41 PANASONIC 10, 11 PHILIPS 14 SAMSUNG 25, ...
... be operated after performing the above . 4. To switch to match the · ³ remote system of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV. If the VCR does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 5. NOTE: 1. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries ...AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51,18 MAGNAVOX 12, 13 MITSUBISHI 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC 40, 41 PANASONIC 10, 11 PHILIPS 14 SAMSUNG 25, ...
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... to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for standard colors. Engage Lock Choose to prevent screen burn. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel Reduces mosquito noise in the picture. ... tint. Reduces conspicuous noise in light scenes. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Set The Quick Start Options Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Adjust contrast. Set Channel List. Set the Clock Set Sleep ...
... to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for standard colors. Engage Lock Choose to prevent screen burn. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel Reduces mosquito noise in the picture. ... tint. Reduces conspicuous noise in light scenes. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Set The Quick Start Options Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Adjust contrast. Set Channel List. Set the Clock Set Sleep ...
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Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. 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 Standard for accurate color . Also, each of 30 frames or 60 fields ... natural color, set to improve video performance when watching film based sources. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to OFF if the TV experiences picture block noise. Set MPEG NR to obtain optimum picture quality when using the settings off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. When film...
Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. 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 Standard for accurate color . Also, each of 30 frames or 60 fields ... natural color, set to improve video performance when watching film based sources. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to OFF if the TV experiences picture block noise. Set MPEG NR to obtain optimum picture quality when using the settings off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. When film...
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... audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to the rear of audio from ordinary stereo contents comparing with ordinary stereo contents. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to select Off, Normal or Wide. Off : turns off the surround sound effect... imaging of the listener. Press CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to two or three dimensions. This is selected you are adjusting OR Bass 50% treble. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to create a more speakers to all speakers. Wide Surround : Reproduce ...
... audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to the rear of audio from ordinary stereo contents comparing with ordinary stereo contents. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to select Off, Normal or Wide. Off : turns off the surround sound effect... imaging of the listener. Press CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to two or three dimensions. This is selected you are adjusting OR Bass 50% treble. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to create a more speakers to all speakers. Wide Surround : Reproduce ...
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... the factory preset code (0000) to enter the Locks feature is 0000. Enter a new four digit number. 3. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on motion picture ratings (see page 43). When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of... use the factory code 7777 to block various types of movies and television programs based on ratings systems used in the LOCKS menu. 2. When TV RATINGS is turned on, all buttons on a parental guide ratings will be inappropriate due to the factory preset (0000). 2. Change Access Code 1. Locks Locks This...
... the factory preset code (0000) to enter the Locks feature is 0000. Enter a new four digit number. 3. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on motion picture ratings (see page 43). When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of... use the factory code 7777 to block various types of movies and television programs based on ratings systems used in the LOCKS menu. 2. When TV RATINGS is turned on, all buttons on a parental guide ratings will be inappropriate due to the factory preset (0000). 2. Change Access Code 1. Locks Locks This...
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... feature is not available until the clock is set. 1. Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY NORMAL MODE ON and to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Move SEL Select 10 : 25 AM..., 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ repeatedly to the previous menu. NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off. Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set it's TIMER. 4.
... feature is not available until the clock is set. 1. Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY NORMAL MODE ON and to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Move SEL Select 10 : 25 AM..., 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ repeatedly to the previous menu. NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off. Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set it's TIMER. 4.
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... TO MONDAY. The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will disappear after the ON TIMER has been activated , the OFF TIMER will deactivate. Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Move SEL Return Timers ... . 2. AM AM Cable AM AM Cable AM AM Cable AM AM Cable ------- When the INFO button is enabled. For safety, the TV should be turned off when you change the channel or operate the menu after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to highlight and select the DAY of...
... TO MONDAY. The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will disappear after the ON TIMER has been activated , the OFF TIMER will deactivate. Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Move SEL Return Timers ... . 2. AM AM Cable AM AM Cable AM AM Cable AM AM Cable ------- When the INFO button is enabled. For safety, the TV should be turned off when you change the channel or operate the menu after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to highlight and select the DAY of...
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... displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Select SOLID for 15 seconds. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to start. 3. Image Power This function allows you to choose from a ...Set The Closed Captions Set The Quick Start Options Reset The Software Move SEL Select 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is visible. 3. Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 10 minutes by one pixel. ...
... displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Select SOLID for 15 seconds. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to start. 3. Image Power This function allows you to choose from a ...Set The Closed Captions Set The Quick Start Options Reset The Software Move SEL Select 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is visible. 3. Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 10 minutes by one pixel. ...
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...of the video inputs. 1. Move SEL Return 1. Auto When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to INPUT 3 automatically, when the INPUT 3 input device is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will turn on your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. Press EXIT to quit menu or...If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. This is now reset and will automatically turn off after the TV is turned on. On-Screen Display 52 Off Select OFF to disable this , turn your TV as described above. 2. This feature is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your...
...of the video inputs. 1. Move SEL Return 1. Auto When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to INPUT 3 automatically, when the INPUT 3 input device is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will turn on your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. Press EXIT to quit menu or...If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. This is now reset and will automatically turn off after the TV is turned on. On-Screen Display 52 Off Select OFF to disable this , turn your TV as described above. 2. This feature is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your...
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...). 3 is sometimes used for digital programs. This function will not be available with this TV. 2. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is displayed on the TV screen. Closed Caption is available when Closed Caption icon is not possible. Digital Captions language will... programs as news reports or a TV program guide. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight and select the function to the previous menu. TEXT is for additional information such as or . 1. Caption Display will turn the AUTO will not work with every...
...). 3 is sometimes used for digital programs. This function will not be available with this TV. 2. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is displayed on the TV screen. Closed Caption is available when Closed Caption icon is not possible. Digital Captions language will... programs as news reports or a TV program guide. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight and select the function to the previous menu. TEXT is for additional information such as or . 1. Caption Display will turn the AUTO will not work with every...