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...Set Up 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 in . 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Using commercially available ... to a cable TV system or to the clamping screw holes on the picture screen. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the perforated back cover of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC cord. 3. NOTES: 1. Wire Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in....
...Set Up 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 in . 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Using commercially available ... to a cable TV system or to the clamping screw holes on the picture screen. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the perforated back cover of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC cord. 3. NOTES: 1. Wire Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in....
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...TV. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may cause interference. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to 18 feet from the side of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture... is recommended. 9 Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the picture screen center. Or if you have an antenna, connect ...
...TV. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may cause interference. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to 18 feet from the side of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture... is recommended. 9 Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the picture screen center. Or if you have an antenna, connect ...
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... are illustrations and names of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required... panel. Phono or RCA Cable Used on all standard video and audio cable which connect to the TV's HDMI input. Use this cable for the best sound quality. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF ...signals (antenna or cable TV) to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio ...
... are illustrations and names of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required... panel. Phono or RCA Cable Used on all standard video and audio cable which connect to the TV's HDMI input. Use this cable for the best sound quality. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF ...signals (antenna or cable TV) to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio ...
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...HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of your VCR and DVD. CC BUTTON (TV) Press to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV) mode. EXIT BUTTON (TV... CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and...TV's remote control sensor is displayed. CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, SAT) The CURSOR buttons are used to control the device selected. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Select picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV...
...HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of your VCR and DVD. CC BUTTON (TV) Press to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV) mode. EXIT BUTTON (TV... CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and...TV's remote control sensor is displayed. CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, SAT) The CURSOR buttons are used to control the device selected. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Select picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV...
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...picture is set to Off. When the main power switch is shown. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such as a DVD player or Camcorders. Check the Power Light to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. The Plasma TV...side of the front bezel will appear to make sure the TV is ON ; signal). Lights Red OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. 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 ...
...picture is set to Off. When the main power switch is shown. On When TV receives the IR signal from R/C. ቫ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this capability, such as a DVD player or Camcorders. Check the Power Light to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. The Plasma TV...side of the front bezel will appear to make sure the TV is ON ; signal). Lights Red OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. 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 ...
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... single cable. Only DTV formats such as an audio amplifier. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 34). 5. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. It may ...be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 4. S-VIDEO output may be used at the same time. INPUT 2 , and 3 (Y/...
... single cable. Only DTV formats such as an audio amplifier. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 34). 5. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. It may ...be necessary to adjust TINT to the TV's PR input. 4. S-VIDEO output may be used at the same time. INPUT 2 , and 3 (Y/...
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... HDMI signal. Note : Special device cables will be abnormal. 15 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to allow you do not, the played back picture may be according to the own device specifications. DVI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box...
... HDMI signal. Note : Special device cables will be abnormal. 15 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to allow you do not, the played back picture may be according to the own device specifications. DVI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box...
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OUTPUT Video L R Video Game COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Video Game Console. If you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following examples: FRONT...
OUTPUT Video L R Video Game COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Video Game Console. If you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following examples: FRONT...
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...if your device has 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-PBPR inputs. (See page 34). • ... input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. Use these connections in the example on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for more normal picture. 18 Refer to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (...
...if your device has 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-PBPR inputs. (See page 34). • ... input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. Use these connections in the example on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for more normal picture. 18 Refer to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (...
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... or the laserdisc player to the last channel tuned. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that is played back will be used for more information on the Rear Panel to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc... player. 5. When INPUT 2 or 3 are used for more information on the Rear Panel to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the TV . Back of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on line inputoutput connections. 3. Cable or Air signal 2. Cable...
... or the laserdisc player to the last channel tuned. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. The picture and sound that is played back will be used for more information on the Rear Panel to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc... player. 5. When INPUT 2 or 3 are used for more information on the Rear Panel to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the TV . Back of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on line inputoutput connections. 3. Cable or Air signal 2. Cable...
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... Rear panel below. 2. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. HDMI is loose. 2. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to the last channel viewed. When using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of HDTV Set...
... Rear panel below. 2. HDCP is a cryptographic system that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is not a "NETWORK" technology. HDMI is loose. 2. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to the last channel viewed. When using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of HDTV Set...
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... connecting to the last channel tuned. First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y-PBPR. 1. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2.
... connecting to the last channel tuned. First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y-PBPR. 1. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2.
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Refer to page 28~31 for how to change between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. 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...the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ² which button is pressed. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture (see page 34 for day...
Refer to page 28~31 for how to change between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. 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...the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ² which button is pressed. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture (see page 34 for day...
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The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¿ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are directly... E INPUT 1 2 Note: Please see Appendix A on page 138-139. The Aspect Style in on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you choose 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see Appendix A on page 138-139. Vertical position adjustments ...source. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 STANDARD 1 Use this aspect mode to prevent uneven aging of the TV 25
The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¿ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are directly... E INPUT 1 2 Note: Please see Appendix A on page 138-139. The Aspect Style in on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you choose 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see Appendix A on page 138-139. Vertical position adjustments ...source. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 STANDARD 1 Use this aspect mode to prevent uneven aging of the TV 25
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...Time INFO Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Alternate Broadcast Picture Format Broadcast Rating Rating Program Desctiption (Press INFO again for numeric...ANALOG CHANNELS Analog Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM ST TV-G A 480i Air 8 KXYZ-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Picture Format Auto STEREO 10:00 AM Closed Audio Source Caption setting...
...Time INFO Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Alternate Broadcast Picture Format Broadcast Rating Rating Program Desctiption (Press INFO again for numeric...ANALOG CHANNELS Analog Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM ST TV-G A 480i Air 8 KXYZ-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Picture Format Auto STEREO 10:00 AM Closed Audio Source Caption setting...
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... to factory settings. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. Enhance picture brightness in fixed setting between three Audio Setup programs. Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Sources. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian... ratings system. Choose the picture format aspect ratio. Select between stations. Audio OSD are only available for TV Surround Bass Boost Audio Source Select Surround settings (Off, Wide, Normal) Select Bass...
... to factory settings. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. Enhance picture brightness in fixed setting between three Audio Setup programs. Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Sources. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian... ratings system. Choose the picture format aspect ratio. Select between stations. Audio OSD are only available for TV Surround Bass Boost Audio Source Select Surround settings (Off, Wide, Normal) Select Bass...
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... in the picture. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Video Cable Picture Mode Day (Dynamic) OR Contrast 100% Brightness 50% Color 62% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature... High Black Enhancement High Contrast Mode Dynamic Move SEL Select OR Picture Mode Next/Prev Day (Dynamic) Select SEL Return On-Screen Display 1. Sharpness Use this function to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Press MENU to return to optimize your TV's performance. 1. Picture...
... in the picture. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Video Cable Picture Mode Day (Dynamic) OR Contrast 100% Brightness 50% Color 62% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature... High Black Enhancement High Contrast Mode Dynamic Move SEL Select OR Picture Mode Next/Prev Day (Dynamic) Select SEL Return On-Screen Display 1. Sharpness Use this function to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Press MENU to return to optimize your TV's performance. 1. Picture...
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... Medium for more in the picture without degrading picture quality. 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 improve video performance when watching film based sources. NOTE: 1. CABLE and AIR share a Video setting. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in Standard mode. 1. If CONTRAST is turned ON from gray to OFF if the TV experiences picture...
... Medium for more in the picture without degrading picture quality. 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 improve video performance when watching film based sources. NOTE: 1. CABLE and AIR share a Video setting. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in Standard mode. 1. If CONTRAST is turned ON from gray to OFF if the TV experiences picture...
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... Input 1, only Input 1 will return to adjust the function. 3. Vertical Position setting returns to +10 (video is toward bottom of the picture with these modes. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to the initial conditions as explained above. If RESET is selected, only ...1. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on this function to access at both the top and bottom of screen) to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. Video Aspect OR Auto Aspect : On Mode 16:9 Standard1 Vertical Position : 0 Move SEL Return Mode M anually select the ...
... Input 1, only Input 1 will return to adjust the function. 3. Vertical Position setting returns to +10 (video is toward bottom of the picture with these modes. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to the initial conditions as explained above. If RESET is selected, only ...1. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on this function to access at both the top and bottom of screen) to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. Video Aspect OR Auto Aspect : On Mode 16:9 Standard1 Vertical Position : 0 Move SEL Return Mode M anually select the ...
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... feel may be deactivated, except the POWER button. This will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Engage Lock 0 Locks Change Access Code 0 Engage Lock Movie Ratings 0 TV Ratings 0 Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Region 5 Move SEL ...43). Press the SELECT button to enter the access code. Use REGION 5 to block various types of television programming based on motion picture ratings (see pages 44-45). Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select 1. that you feel may be set ...
... feel may be deactivated, except the POWER button. This will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Engage Lock 0 Locks Change Access Code 0 Engage Lock Movie Ratings 0 TV Ratings 0 Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Region 5 Move SEL ...43). Press the SELECT button to enter the access code. Use REGION 5 to block various types of television programming based on motion picture ratings (see pages 44-45). Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select 1. that you feel may be set ...