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...environmental laws. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner ...but it helps to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other hazards. patents and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized. Use of the plasma television as video games,...and disposal information, contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your authorized ...
...environmental laws. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner ...but it helps to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other hazards. patents and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized. Use of the plasma television as video games,...and disposal information, contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your authorized ...
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...(50" models only) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Wall Mount unit is not recommended. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Do not force the battery into place. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and...designed for important information related to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. This plasma television product is WM07L. Please see page 7 for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. Open the battery...
...(50" models only) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Wall Mount unit is not recommended. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Do not force the battery into place. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and...designed for important information related to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. This plasma television product is WM07L. Please see page 7 for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. Open the battery...
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... To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 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 recommended for best ...and base on the picture screen. Securing to a Wall 1. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set . A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in an exceptionally good signal area that is moved it safely. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor...
... To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 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 recommended for best ...and base on the picture screen. Securing to a Wall 1. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set . A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in an exceptionally good signal area that is moved it safely. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor...
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...Located on its Table top stand. Only for 50" models the clamp #2 will be included on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to the TV. First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord ...provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the middle hole of the TV are 2 plastic clamps to hold the AC cord and the signal...
...Located on its Table top stand. Only for 50" models the clamp #2 will be included on the accessories bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to the TV. First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord ...provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the middle hole of the TV are 2 plastic clamps to hold the AC cord and the signal...
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...the Plasma TV depending on the back of resulting in order to page 61 & 62. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50H401, P50H401A, P50H4011 and P50H4011A CAUTION- NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT unit for use How to remove 4 screws from the TV. First time use only with Hitachi WM07L... Wall Mount. For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- Use with other Wall Mount is capable of your tv. 7 so it needs to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of resulting in ...
...the Plasma TV depending on the back of resulting in order to page 61 & 62. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50H401, P50H401A, P50H4011 and P50H4011A CAUTION- NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT unit for use How to remove 4 screws from the TV. First time use only with Hitachi WM07L... Wall Mount. For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- Use with other Wall Mount is capable of your tv. 7 so it needs to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of resulting in ...
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... the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. Press it a third time to complete mute if pressed twice. GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL) Accesses the program guide of the TV screen. Cable Box VCR - POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the ... menu item. CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes the channel. Please see pages 2331 for best results. 11 INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of your TV. The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is...
... the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. Press it a third time to complete mute if pressed twice. GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL) Accesses the program guide of the TV screen. Cable Box VCR - POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the ... menu item. CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes the channel. Please see pages 2331 for best results. 11 INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of your TV. The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is...
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...remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for... VCR mode. · PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. You must first program the remote to VCR pre-coded... 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 ...
...remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for... VCR mode. · PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. You must first program the remote to VCR pre-coded... 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 ...
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You can independently customize each of the Video Inputs to optimize your TV's performance. 1. There are 3 Picture Modes available for daytime viewing. Press MENU to return to initial conditions. Brightness Use this function to choose from ...being viewed. 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...
You can independently customize each of the Video Inputs to optimize your TV's performance. 1. There are 3 Picture Modes available for daytime viewing. Press MENU to return to initial conditions. Brightness Use this function to choose from ...being viewed. 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...
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... OR Bass 50% treble. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to enjoy sound playback in the same manner. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Wide surround enable users to highlight surround option. 2.- Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers.... Balance This function will control the left to select Off, Normal or Wide. Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to enhance the low frequency audio performance of your ...
... OR Bass 50% treble. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to enjoy sound playback in the same manner. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Wide surround enable users to highlight surround option. 2.- Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers.... Balance This function will control the left to select Off, Normal or Wide. Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to enhance the low frequency audio performance of your ...
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...Dolby® Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. ON TV as a default language. If a channel is tuned and is ON. it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital Audio). By compressing Treble 50% the range of sound volume, it is ...Dolby Digital On On-Screen Display 38 it will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel. Select this feature if the TV is connected to OR Bass 50% suppress the output of low sound. Use this function will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (...
...Dolby® Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. ON TV as a default language. If a channel is tuned and is ON. it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital Audio). By compressing Treble 50% the range of sound volume, it is ...Dolby Digital On On-Screen Display 38 it will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel. Select this feature if the TV is connected to OR Bass 50% suppress the output of low sound. Use this function will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (...
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... Options OR Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 50 Set The Language This feature will allow you to select the sub-menu of your TV up for all on-screen displays. 1. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to...
... Options OR Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 50 Set The Language This feature will allow you to select the sub-menu of your TV up for all on-screen displays. 1. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to...
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...A (50") 460 W, 3.9 A (55") 560 W, 5.3 A • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel coverage 203 ch. UltraVision Digital is available. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Models: Please access our website: www.hitachi.us /tv for...availability varies by input format HDTV Televisions display HDTV only when an HDTV source is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component Y, PB,PR 2 • Composite Video 4 • S-Video 1 • Antenna (RF)...
...A (50") 460 W, 3.9 A (55") 560 W, 5.3 A • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel coverage 203 ch. UltraVision Digital is available. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Models: Please access our website: www.hitachi.us /tv for...availability varies by input format HDTV Televisions display HDTV only when an HDTV source is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component Y, PB,PR 2 • Composite Video 4 • S-Video 1 • Antenna (RF)...
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Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 80.4/36.5 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B Inches 42 2-3/4 mm 1067.00 70.5 CD E FGH I J K L MNOPQ R ST 2-3/4 30-21/32 28-1/16 21-31/32 17-31/32 15-11/32 36-7/16 20-23/32 4-23/32 3-9/16 1-1/8 15-9/32 8-19/32 24-13/16 8-19/32 9-7/8 12-1/8 6-1/16 70.5 779.15 713.00 558.32 456.15 390.00 926 526.60 119.50 90.80 28.70 388.38 218.50 630.00 218.50 251.00 308.00 154.00 60
Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 80.4/36.5 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B Inches 42 2-3/4 mm 1067.00 70.5 CD E FGH I J K L MNOPQ R ST 2-3/4 30-21/32 28-1/16 21-31/32 17-31/32 15-11/32 36-7/16 20-23/32 4-23/32 3-9/16 1-1/8 15-9/32 8-19/32 24-13/16 8-19/32 9-7/8 12-1/8 6-1/16 70.5 779.15 713.00 558.32 456.15 390.00 926 526.60 119.50 90.80 28.70 388.38 218.50 630.00 218.50 251.00 308.00 154.00 60
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Set Dimensions 50 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 116.7/53 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Inches 48-13/16 2-9/16 2-9/16 34-11/16 32-5/16 27-17/32 19-29/32 17-17/32 43-23/32 24-13/16 5-1/2 3-25/32 1-1/4 16-5/8 12 24-13/16 12 11-3/4 12-1/8 8-7/16 mm 1240 65.00 65.00 880.85 820.50 699.12 505.85 445.5 1110.00 630.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 422.08 305.00 630.00 305.00 298.00 308.00 214.50 61
Set Dimensions 50 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 116.7/53 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Inches 48-13/16 2-9/16 2-9/16 34-11/16 32-5/16 27-17/32 19-29/32 17-17/32 43-23/32 24-13/16 5-1/2 3-25/32 1-1/4 16-5/8 12 24-13/16 12 11-3/4 12-1/8 8-7/16 mm 1240 65.00 65.00 880.85 820.50 699.12 505.85 445.5 1110.00 630.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 422.08 305.00 630.00 305.00 298.00 308.00 214.50 61
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Set Dimensions 55 Inch Models (Not Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 133.3/60.5 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Inches 55-1/2 3-15/32 3-15/32 35-5/8 19-3/16 48-19/32 27-1/4 5-1/32 3-25/32 1-1/4 15-11/32 24-13/16 15-11/32 4-15/16 10-1/8 mm 1410.00 88.00 88.00 904.50 485.50 1234.00 692.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 390.00 630.00 390.00 125.00 257 P 12-1/8 308 62
Set Dimensions 55 Inch Models (Not Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 133.3/60.5 Useful Information Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Inches 55-1/2 3-15/32 3-15/32 35-5/8 19-3/16 48-19/32 27-1/4 5-1/32 3-25/32 1-1/4 15-11/32 24-13/16 15-11/32 4-15/16 10-1/8 mm 1410.00 88.00 88.00 904.50 485.50 1234.00 692.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 390.00 630.00 390.00 125.00 257 P 12-1/8 308 62
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... DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION Should you require service, a network of trouble free operation from your unit. Hitachi Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. However, should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or... technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi America, LTD. Our service hotline operator will be rendered in ...
... DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION Should you require service, a network of trouble free operation from your unit. Hitachi Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. However, should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or... technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi America, LTD. Our service hotline operator will be rendered in ...
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French 45 Region 5(Downloadable VChip 46 M Menu Preference Language 50 Background 51 N B Noise Cancel 38 Balance 37 Bass 37 Black Enhancement 35 Black Side Panel 35 Brightness 34 P Perfect Volume 38 Picture Mode 34 Power ... 47-49 Tint 34 Treble 37 V I Video Settings 34-36 Input Setup 26,52 L Language Menu Language 50 Locks Change Access Code 41 Channel Lock 41 Front Panel Lock 41 Movie Ratings 42 TV Ratings 43 TV Ratings (Canadian - Index A Accessories 4 Antennas (Connecting 9 Aspect Ratio 25, 36 Audio Bass Boost 37 Audio Settings...
French 45 Region 5(Downloadable VChip 46 M Menu Preference Language 50 Background 51 N B Noise Cancel 38 Balance 37 Bass 37 Black Enhancement 35 Black Side Panel 35 Brightness 34 P Perfect Volume 38 Picture Mode 34 Power ... 47-49 Tint 34 Treble 37 V I Video Settings 34-36 Input Setup 26,52 L Language Menu Language 50 Locks Change Access Code 41 Channel Lock 41 Front Panel Lock 41 Movie Ratings 42 TV Ratings 43 TV Ratings (Canadian - Index A Accessories 4 Antennas (Connecting 9 Aspect Ratio 25, 36 Audio Bass Boost 37 Audio Settings...