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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
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Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection function will... broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on unit. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 To prevent electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The plasma television should not... the television. • This apparatus shall be authorized, and is used as this product in accordance with remote control or power switch on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may...
Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection function will... broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on unit. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 To prevent electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The plasma television should not... the television. • This apparatus shall be authorized, and is used as this product in accordance with remote control or power switch on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may...
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...tv accessories. Do not force the battery into the battery compartment first, push towards the springs and lift them towards the springs and insert the top of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery compartment. 5. This plasma television product is an optional accessory (Not Included). ³ Remote... sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off. 2. CAUTION: 1. Replace the cover. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models.
...tv accessories. Do not force the battery into the battery compartment first, push towards the springs and lift them towards the springs and insert the top of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery compartment. 5. This plasma television product is an optional accessory (Not Included). ³ Remote... sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off. 2. CAUTION: 1. Replace the cover. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models.
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...BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Universal Remote Control to Select/Activate the ...highlighted menu item. Please see pages 2331 for best results. 11 ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50...
...BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Universal Remote Control to Select/Activate the ...highlighted menu item. Please see pages 2331 for best results. 11 ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50...
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...the sound level. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to receive written notification, please complete and return your preference without using the remote. These buttons also... (lights red) for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The Main Power button is required for future software upgrades. Front Panel Controls... button allows you if a software upgrade is located on the TV screen. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to your warranty card. This button also serves as the...
...the sound level. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to receive written notification, please complete and return your preference without using the remote. These buttons also... (lights red) for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The Main Power button is required for future software upgrades. Front Panel Controls... button allows you if a software upgrade is located on the TV screen. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to your warranty card. This button also serves as the...
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...selected. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. A red stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right side of the TV. signal). When the main power switch on the TV is ON. (Stand-by) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is... main power switch located on the lower right corner of the TV. 13 When the main power switch is ON ; Lights Red OFF. The Plasma TV 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. ...
...selected. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. A red stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right side of the TV. signal). When the main power switch on the TV is ON. (Stand-by) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is... main power switch located on the lower right corner of the TV. 13 When the main power switch is ON ; Lights Red OFF. The Plasma TV 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. ...
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... OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals (CABLE/AIR or INPUTS ) which are used for consumer electronics. HDMI is of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for connecting equipment with an HDMI output...equipment with personal computers. 2. NOTE: 1. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to your external devices such as an audio amplifier. Use the S-VIDEO output for recording, only when...
... OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals (CABLE/AIR or INPUTS ) which are used for consumer electronics. HDMI is of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for connecting equipment with an HDMI output...equipment with personal computers. 2. NOTE: 1. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to your external devices such as an audio amplifier. Use the S-VIDEO output for recording, only when...
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... operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver, press the SAT button. To operate your VCR, press the VCR button. The remote will now control your TV, press the TV button. To operate your set -top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area. The... now control your DVD player, press the DVD button. To operate your television. To operate your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one touch. If...
... operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver, press the SAT button. To operate your VCR, press the VCR button. The remote will now control your TV, press the TV button. To operate your set -top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one area. The... now control your DVD player, press the DVD button. To operate your television. To operate your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one touch. If...
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... 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 toggle between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select NIGHT ...for night time viewing with room light. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ² which...
... 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 toggle between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select NIGHT ...for night time viewing with room light. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ² which...
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... center towards the edges of the display area in all video inputs have independent Aspect Style setting. 2. NOTE: 1. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¿ ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors... also page 36). 3. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV 25 Depending on page 138-139. Note: Use this button to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this is normal ...
... center towards the edges of the display area in all video inputs have independent Aspect Style setting. 2. NOTE: 1. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¿ ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors... also page 36). 3. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV 25 Depending on page 138-139. Note: Use this button to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this is normal ...
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...INFO Auto Y-PBPR: 3 480i 3:17PM Input Signal Format NOTE: 1. 2. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Control ´ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll ...INPUT. HDMI 2 Select to select. Digital channel Program Information Program Run 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...
...INFO Auto Y-PBPR: 3 480i 3:17PM Input Signal Format NOTE: 1. 2. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Control ´ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll ...INPUT. HDMI 2 Select to select. Digital channel Program Information Program Run 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...
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... mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN. Press the MUTE button again to record programs when the remote is on . Press it was set when the TV is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will know you are used to select channels, lock access code... is turned on. Ƹ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in VCR mode. 27 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for channels...
... mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN. Press the MUTE button again to record programs when the remote is on . Press it was set when the TV is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will know you are used to select channels, lock access code... is turned on. Ƹ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in VCR mode. 27 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for channels...
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...programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. In the unlikely event that matches your cable box by setting it to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively for your Cable box. You must first program the remote to CABLE mode. · PRECODED CABLE ...BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Release the CBL button. 4. If your cable box...
...programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. In the unlikely event that matches your cable box by setting it to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively for your Cable box. You must first program the remote to CABLE mode. · PRECODED CABLE ...BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Release the CBL button. 4. If your cable box...
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... POWER button. If the set-top-box/ · satellite receiver does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 5. The remote control will now control your set-top-box/satellite receiver. Turn ON your set- ³ top-box/satellite systems (refer below . Hold down ... performing the above procedures, please consult your set-top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. 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...
... POWER button. If the set-top-box/ · satellite receiver does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. 5. The remote control will now control your set-top-box/satellite receiver. Turn ON your set- ³ top-box/satellite systems (refer below . Hold down ... performing the above procedures, please consult your set-top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. 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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... been precoded into the remote. 2. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. The remote control 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... DVD mode. · PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. To switch to operate different types of your DVD player. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure...
... been precoded into the remote. 2. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. The remote control 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... DVD mode. · PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. To switch to operate different types of your DVD player. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure...
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... TV. When this » » occurs, the remote control is entered. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the VCR. · · VCR BRAND CODES AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI...
... TV. When this » » occurs, the remote control is entered. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for the VCR. · · VCR BRAND CODES AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI...
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Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. This part of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. On-Screen Display 32 Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which selections are ...; Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to select. 3. doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the OSD of the screen shows which...
Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. This part of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. On-Screen Display 32 Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which selections are ...; Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to select. 3. doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the OSD of the screen shows which...
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...CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight the AUTO LINK option and ̇ or ̈ to highlight the video inputs. 2. Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it detects a video signal to INPUT 3. On-Screen Display 52 Setup Set The Inputs OR Input1... : **** HDMI1 : **** HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this function. 2. NOTE: 1. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. Off Select OFF to disable this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to INPUT 3 when it must be reset before AUTO LINK is turned on...
...CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight the AUTO LINK option and ̇ or ̈ to highlight the video inputs. 2. Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it detects a video signal to INPUT 3. On-Screen Display 52 Setup Set The Inputs OR Input1... : **** HDMI1 : **** HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this function. 2. NOTE: 1. If no remote control button is pressed after three hours. Off Select OFF to disable this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to INPUT 3 when it must be reset before AUTO LINK is turned on...
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...169; ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© 55 Remove the plug from your HITACHI Plasma Television. This may be used if the screen is still no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor © ...polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Do not subject the remote control to the precision parts. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to the plasma screen. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against...
...169; ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© 55 Remove the plug from your HITACHI Plasma Television. This may be used if the screen is still no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor © ...polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Do not subject the remote control to the precision parts. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to the plasma screen. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against...
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... Power 42") 220 W (50") 282 W (55") 362 W Maximum Power 42") 356 W, 3.0 A (50") 460 W, 3.9 A (55") 560 W, 5.3 A • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel coverage 203 ch. Useful Information 59 UltraVision Digital is available. Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband ...: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Region 5 (Downloadable V-Chip) • Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification • HDMI (High...
... Power 42") 220 W (50") 282 W (55") 362 W Maximum Power 42") 356 W, 3.0 A (50") 460 W, 3.9 A (55") 560 W, 5.3 A • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel coverage 203 ch. Useful Information 59 UltraVision Digital is available. Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband ...: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Region 5 (Downloadable V-Chip) • Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification • HDMI (High...