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...and are NOT COVERED by turning power On/Off with a protective earthing connection. patents and other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug ... or service center. Please note that contrast reduces to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection function will ...TV screen. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. Caution Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as video-on the screen for more information call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma...
...and are NOT COVERED by turning power On/Off with a protective earthing connection. patents and other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug ... or service center. Please note that contrast reduces to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection function will ...TV screen. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. Caution Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as video-on the screen for more information call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma...
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...Plasma TV as shown below . In case of the Plasma... Plasma television... TURNING ANGLE The maximum turning ...angle is 30° (left and right). NOTES: 1. If you are required to swivel slot of set . Do not install by yourself. 4. If the Power Swivel feature will be used , the Plasma... turning the TV....cm 39 cm 50" 5 Do ...50" 10.8 in. 15.35 in a stable and flat surface. Securing to next page installation instruction. Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV...Plasma Rear Panel. Keep the Plasma...
...Plasma TV as shown below . In case of the Plasma... Plasma television... TURNING ANGLE The maximum turning ...angle is 30° (left and right). NOTES: 1. If you are required to swivel slot of set . Do not install by yourself. 4. If the Power Swivel feature will be used , the Plasma... turning the TV....cm 39 cm 50" 5 Do ...50" 10.8 in. 15.35 in a stable and flat surface. Securing to next page installation instruction. Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV...Plasma Rear Panel. Keep the Plasma...
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... 22-33 for TV mode.) INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used as channel information. CURSOR PAD/SELECT BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL... NIGHT mode. Satellite PVR - Digital Video Disc Player VCR - MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS...pressed. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on or blinks to pause other devices. MODE INDICATOR Turns on and off. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode ...
... 22-33 for TV mode.) INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used as channel information. CURSOR PAD/SELECT BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL... NIGHT mode. Satellite PVR - Digital Video Disc Player VCR - MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS...pressed. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on or blinks to pause other devices. MODE INDICATOR Turns on and off. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode ...
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... as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. The Main Power button is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It is unplugged, the clock will be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU... as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 14 for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for your...
... as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. The Main Power button is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It is unplugged, the clock will be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU... as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 14 for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for your...
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...red) when not in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. The Plasma TV is shown. When the main power switch is set to make sure the TV is ON with this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቭ... INPUT- 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. signal). Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Off TV MAIN POWER is turned off or in Stand-by indicator lamp located on ...
...red) when not in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. The Plasma TV is shown. When the main power switch is set to make sure the TV is ON with this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቭ... INPUT- 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. signal). Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Off TV MAIN POWER is turned off or in Stand-by indicator lamp located on ...
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...µ ¸ ƺ ¹ Ƹ ƹ ƺ ƹ ƻ ƺ Ƽ ƺ NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see page 50. 23 Select NIGHT for instructions on how to set on or blinks three times to show remote control mode. » SOURCE SELECT button 18 Press...control mode. ¿ DAY/NIGHT button ¿ ´ Press this button to turn the TV set the remote control to TV mode). ³ · MODE Indicator · » Turns on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 22 for night time viewing with room light. The Remote ...
...µ ¸ ƺ ¹ Ƹ ƹ ƺ ƹ ƻ ƺ Ƽ ƺ NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see page 50. 23 Select NIGHT for instructions on how to set on or blinks three times to show remote control mode. » SOURCE SELECT button 18 Press...control mode. ¿ DAY/NIGHT button ¿ ´ Press this button to turn the TV set the remote control to TV mode). ³ · MODE Indicator · » Turns on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 22 for night time viewing with room light. The Remote ...
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... completely (MUTE). However, if it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on . ƺ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH)/ENTER buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in PVR/VCR mode. 26 To restore the sound, press ... time, or VOL UP (̆). You can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. When the TV power is in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is turned on . Press the FAV CH button to switch to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Enter...
... completely (MUTE). However, if it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on . ƺ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH)/ENTER buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in PVR/VCR mode. 26 To restore the sound, press ... time, or VOL UP (̆). You can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. When the TV power is in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is turned on . Press the FAV CH button to switch to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Enter...
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... cable codes : -Power -Menu -Exit -Guide -Cursor & Select -Info -Channel Up & Down -Last CH -Number PAD -Enter ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the... instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of cable boxes. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code. ቢ 5. In the unlikely event that ቢ ቢ matches your cable box operating guide...
... cable codes : -Power -Menu -Exit -Guide -Cursor & Select -Info -Channel Up & Down -Last CH -Number PAD -Enter ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the... instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of cable boxes. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code. ቢ 5. In the unlikely event that ቢ ቢ matches your cable box operating guide...
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...-Menu -Exit -Guide -Cursor & Select -Info -Channel Up & Down -Last CH -Number PAD -Enter, Dash ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Turn ON your set- The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions The Remote Control OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR...RECEIVER. ቢ This remote is programmed for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. Release the SOURCE SELECT button. The indicator light will turn off your set-top-box/satellite receiver when the correct four digit preset code is entered. Aim the remote at the set -top-...
...-Menu -Exit -Guide -Cursor & Select -Info -Channel Up & Down -Last CH -Number PAD -Enter, Dash ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Turn ON your set- The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions The Remote Control OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR...RECEIVER. ቢ This remote is programmed for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. Release the SOURCE SELECT button. The indicator light will turn off your set-top-box/satellite receiver when the correct four digit preset code is entered. Aim the remote at the set -top-...
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... indicator light will turn off your DVD player, as stated above. ቢ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes : -Power -Number PAD -Menu -Play, Stop, Pause, -Info RWD, FWD, Skip RWD, -Cursor & Select Skip FWD. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons ...are removed from the remote control. The remote will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. ባ 4. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different ...
... indicator light will turn off your DVD player, as stated above. ቢ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes : -Power -Number PAD -Menu -Play, Stop, Pause, -Info RWD, FWD, Skip RWD, -Cursor & Select Skip FWD. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons ...are removed from the remote control. The remote will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. ባ 4. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different ...
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...is programmed for the VCR/PVR. 30 If your VCR/PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR/PVR. The remote will turn off your VCR/PVR, as stated above procedures, please consult your VCR/PVR. ቢ ቢ 2. Hold down the SOURCE SELECT button ... -Exit -Info -Record -Cursor & Select -Channel Up & Down -Number PAD -Last CH -RWD -Enter -Dash (-) -Play, Pause, Stop -FWD, Skip FWD ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the POWER button. NOTE: 1. You must first...
...is programmed for the VCR/PVR. 30 If your VCR/PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR/PVR. The remote will turn off your VCR/PVR, as stated above procedures, please consult your VCR/PVR. ቢ ቢ 2. Hold down the SOURCE SELECT button ... -Exit -Info -Record -Cursor & Select -Channel Up & Down -Number PAD -Last CH -RWD -Enter -Dash (-) -Play, Pause, Stop -FWD, Skip FWD ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the POWER button. NOTE: 1. You must first...
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... OSD of the screen shows which selections are for Faithful color mode with more reddish color. Adjust brightness. Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Set the gray side bars On/Off when watching 4:3 signals in the picture. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇...Enhancement Contrast Mode Noise Reduction Select between two Contrast Mode settings. Adjust sharpness. Enhance picture brightness in next pages are available. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Choose WIDE to display the different features on the remote control to select Hi-...
... OSD of the screen shows which selections are for Faithful color mode with more reddish color. Adjust brightness. Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Set the gray side bars On/Off when watching 4:3 signals in the picture. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇...Enhancement Contrast Mode Noise Reduction Select between two Contrast Mode settings. Adjust sharpness. Enhance picture brightness in next pages are available. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Choose WIDE to display the different features on the remote control to select Hi-...
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... Wide SEL Return Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to OFF if the TV experiences picture block noise. If CONTRAST is turned ON from gray to video for darker images more in dark scenes using the settings off, low, middle and... reduces mosquito noise in Standard mode. 1. On-Screen Display Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be selected and adjusted in the picture without degrading picture quality. When film is transferred to...
... Wide SEL Return Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to OFF if the TV experiences picture block noise. If CONTRAST is turned ON from gray to video for darker images more in dark scenes using the settings off, low, middle and... reduces mosquito noise in Standard mode. 1. On-Screen Display Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be selected and adjusted in the picture without degrading picture quality. When film is transferred to...
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...Video recommended to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the Video Inputs to your preference to Off automatically after TV power On/Off. Aspect Use this Input to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust...to return to Video menu settings on the input signal to factory conditions. For example, it to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to access at both the top and bottom ...the initial conditions as explained above. To prevent screen damage when watching 4:3 signal, turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. Video 2.
...Video recommended to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the Video Inputs to your preference to Off automatically after TV power On/Off. Aspect Use this Input to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust...to return to Video menu settings on the input signal to factory conditions. For example, it to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to access at both the top and bottom ...the initial conditions as explained above. To prevent screen damage when watching 4:3 signal, turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. Video 2.
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...area like 5 channel contents with normal surround technology. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to two or three dimensions. Use CURSOR PAD...controls the high frequency audio to create a more speakers to select Off, Normal or Wide. This is selected you are adjusting OR Bass 50% treble. Bass Boost This function allows to highlight surround option. 2.- Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to enhance the low ...
...area like 5 channel contents with normal surround technology. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to two or three dimensions. Use CURSOR PAD...controls the high frequency audio to create a more speakers to select Off, Normal or Wide. This is selected you are adjusting OR Bass 50% treble. Bass Boost This function allows to highlight surround option. 2.- Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to enhance the low ...
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...to block various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be deactivated, except the POWER button. When MOVIE RATINGS is turned on, the picture and sound for Digital Channels only. that you can be blocked out. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel...PANEL LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of the selected channel or video input. When TV RATINGS is 0000. Press EXIT to select. To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code (...
...to block various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be deactivated, except the POWER button. When MOVIE RATINGS is turned on, the picture and sound for Digital Channels only. that you can be blocked out. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel...PANEL LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can block various types of the selected channel or video input. When TV RATINGS is 0000. Press EXIT to select. To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code (...
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...until the clock is set it's TIMER. 6. Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Use the CURSOR PADS to select the option. 3. Press the SELECT button to ... Mode On : Night Mode On : 06:00 AM 02:00 PM 06:00 PM Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 50 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET DAY/ NIGHT TIMER to return to set it 's TIMER. 4. Use ... to set . 1. NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off. Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY NORMAL MODE ON and to the previous menu.
...until the clock is set it's TIMER. 6. Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Use the CURSOR PADS to select the option. 3. Press the SELECT button to ... Mode On : Night Mode On : 06:00 AM 02:00 PM 06:00 PM Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 50 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET DAY/ NIGHT TIMER to return to set it 's TIMER. 4. Use ... to set . 1. NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off. Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY NORMAL MODE ON and to the previous menu.
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...operate the menu after the ON TIMER has been activated , the OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will tune into. 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̈ to highlight and select ...Event Timer This function will only display the current date ON/OFF timer . 2. For safety, the TV should be turned off when you can not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to highlight ...the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. If the clock is enabled.
...operate the menu after the ON TIMER has been activated , the OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will tune into. 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̈ to highlight and select ...Event Timer This function will only display the current date ON/OFF timer . 2. For safety, the TV should be turned off when you can not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to highlight ...the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. If the clock is enabled.
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... other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is not detected for at least 10 minutes to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is visible. 3. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID... works only for a black background (no picture can cause permanent damage to select shaded or solid. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to the Plasma Television.
... other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is not detected for at least 10 minutes to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is visible. 3. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID... works only for a black background (no picture can cause permanent damage to select shaded or solid. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to the Plasma Television.
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...Auto Link Use this feature to give a name to any of the video inputs. 1. This feature is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will automatically turn off after the TV is now reset and will turn on and switch to INPUT 3 automatically, when the INPUT 3 input device is used again. If no remote... SET THE INPUTS to return to watch a movie with your TV as described above. 2. Auto When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player. NOTE: 1. On-Screen Display 54 Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it detects a video signal...
...Auto Link Use this feature to give a name to any of the video inputs. 1. This feature is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will automatically turn off after the TV is now reset and will turn on and switch to INPUT 3 automatically, when the INPUT 3 input device is used again. If no remote... SET THE INPUTS to return to watch a movie with your TV as described above. 2. Auto When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player. NOTE: 1. On-Screen Display 54 Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it detects a video signal...