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...set . First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the top of the television to the ceiling. Connect...touching the wall when turning the TV. TURNING ANGLE The maximum turning angle is moved, two people are located in fig. (b). D 27.5 cm 39 cm 50" 5 When moving the main ...picture screen. In case of the Plasma Television. Do not install by yourself. 4. Install the unit at a proper area where it does not expose anyone to transport it is free from the perforated back cover of the Plasma TV...
...set . First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the top of the television to the ceiling. Connect...touching the wall when turning the TV. TURNING ANGLE The maximum turning angle is moved, two people are located in fig. (b). D 27.5 cm 39 cm 50" 5 When moving the main ...picture screen. In case of the Plasma Television. Do not install by yourself. 4. Install the unit at a proper area where it does not expose anyone to transport it is free from the perforated back cover of the Plasma TV...
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... CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from outside light may cause interference. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 8 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an... optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to 18 feet from...
... CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from outside light may cause interference. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 8 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an... optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to 18 feet from...
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...outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to produce a high quality picture. First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug...of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of the Plasma Television. 9 Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to inputs and outputs located on...used on the television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an Optical Audio In jack....
...outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to produce a high quality picture. First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug...of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of the Plasma Television. 9 Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to inputs and outputs located on...used on the television. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an Optical Audio In jack....
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...50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. Press it a third time to complete mute if pressed twice. PAUSE BUTTON (PVR/VCR, DVD) Press to control the chosen device. ANT (Antenna) BUTTON (TV) Press for best results. 2. ENTER BUTTON (TV... to pause other devices. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to.... Digital Video Disc Player VCR - Videocassete Recorder NOTES: 1. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. Video Recorder/Player DVD - ...
...50% if pressed once, and to restore audio level. Press it a third time to complete mute if pressed twice. PAUSE BUTTON (PVR/VCR, DVD) Press to control the chosen device. ANT (Antenna) BUTTON (TV) Press for best results. 2. ENTER BUTTON (TV... to pause other devices. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to.... Digital Video Disc Player VCR - Videocassete Recorder NOTES: 1. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. Video Recorder/Player DVD - ...
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...no sync. Off TV MAIN POWER is ON. FRONT JACKS INPUT- Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Lights Red Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue OFF. (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to Off. picture is turned off ...composite Video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. The Plasma TV is ON ; On TV MAIN POWER is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, ...
...no sync. Off TV MAIN POWER is ON. FRONT JACKS INPUT- Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Lights Red Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue OFF. (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to Off. picture is turned off ...composite Video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. The Plasma TV is ON ; On TV MAIN POWER is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, ...
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Component signal to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 36). 5. HDMI enables the secure distribution of S-VIDEO type. ቧ HDMI 1, 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - ... composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 4. Your component outputs may use with this case, connect the component CB output to the...
Component signal to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 36). 5. HDMI enables the secure distribution of S-VIDEO type. ቧ HDMI 1, 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - ... composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 4. Your component outputs may use with this case, connect the component CB output to the...
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... you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 14 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the own device specifications. FRONT INPUT PANEL UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH...
... you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 14 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the own device specifications. FRONT INPUT PANEL UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH...
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... and a VCR as shown in the following connection diagrams are offered as a convenience to allow 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...
... and a VCR as shown in the following connection diagrams are offered as a convenience to allow 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...
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...• Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this feature. Video signals fed through a VCR may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the television. 2. Refer to your VCR operating guide...output to the operating guide of the cable be distorted on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • It may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR and HDMI input jacks. • Input HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or ...
...• Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this feature. Video signals fed through a VCR may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the television. 2. Refer to your VCR operating guide...output to the operating guide of the cable be distorted on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to the TV's PR input. • It may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR and HDMI input jacks. • Input HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or ...
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... to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu or ANT key from the AUDIO OUT L of the TV . Back of VCR or Laserdisc Player S-VIDEO Video L OUTPUT R VCR or Laserdisc Player NOTE: 1. Cable or Air signal 5. Completely insert the connection ... Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the right. 2. Cable or Air signal 2. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the cable from the ...
... to return to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu or ANT key from the AUDIO OUT L of the TV . Back of VCR or Laserdisc Player S-VIDEO Video L OUTPUT R VCR or Laserdisc Player NOTE: 1. Cable or Air signal 5. Completely insert the connection ... Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the right. 2. Cable or Air signal 2. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the cable from the ...
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Press the INPUTS button, then select HDMI 1, 2 or FRONT to view the program from the R/C to return to the last channel viewed. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to a display. 4. CABLE or Air signal HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player DIGITAL OUTPUT Back ...
Press the INPUTS button, then select HDMI 1, 2 or FRONT to view the program from the R/C to return to the last channel viewed. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to a display. 4. CABLE or Air signal HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player DIGITAL OUTPUT Back ...
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... player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the PR/CR OUT or RY OUT...
... player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the PR/CR OUT or RY OUT...
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...Night picture mode settings. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV ...mode. (See page 22 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode... ¿ ´ Press this button to compete with less brightness and º ¾ contrast for a more detailed picture (see page 36 for settings changes). µ ¸ ƺ ¹ Ƹ ƹ ƺ ƹ ƻ...
...Night picture mode settings. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV ...mode. (See page 22 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode... ¿ ´ Press this button to compete with less brightness and º ¾ contrast for a more detailed picture (see page 36 for settings changes). µ ¸ ƺ ¹ Ƹ ƹ ƺ ƹ ƻ...
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... (Auto Aspect: On) • Component-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) Note: Please see Appendix A 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 also page 38). 24 3. NOTE: 1. Depending on page 138-139. The...Zoom-in once while in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this is normal operation of the TV. Note: Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to...
... (Auto Aspect: On) • Component-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) Note: Please see Appendix A 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 also page 38). 24 3. NOTE: 1. Depending on page 138-139. The...Zoom-in once while in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this is normal operation of the TV. Note: Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to...
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...Run Time Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30M REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 1080i 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast Picture Format Rating Rating Program Description (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 Caption setting Audio Source...
...Run Time Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30M REGION 5 ST DTvCC TV-G D Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 1080i 3:17PM Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast Picture Format Rating Rating Program Description (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 Caption setting Audio Source...
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... the gray side bars On/Off when watching 4:3 signals in next pages are available. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness ColorTemperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Noise Reduction Select between two Contrast Mode settings. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Choose to Reset Video Settings to quickly exit from a menu. Adjust sharpness.
... the gray side bars On/Off when watching 4:3 signals in next pages are available. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness ColorTemperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Noise Reduction Select between two Contrast Mode settings. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Choose to Reset Video Settings to quickly exit from a menu. Adjust sharpness.
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... and television programming based on digital and analog sources. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Synchronizes audio with video signal on the Canadian ratings system. Select Screen Saver options to Reset TV settings. Engage Lock Choose to block various types of movies and video... Swivel NOTE: The Language, Digital Output, and the Dynamic Range Compression feature of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Channel Manager Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List Access Signal Meter. On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Audio Timers...
... and television programming based on digital and analog sources. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Synchronizes audio with video signal on the Canadian ratings system. Select Screen Saver options to Reset TV settings. Engage Lock Choose to block various types of movies and video... Swivel NOTE: The Language, Digital Output, and the Dynamic Range Compression feature of movies and television programming based on motion picture ratings. Channel Manager Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List Access Signal Meter. On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Audio Timers...
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...SEL Select Video Cable Picture Mode Day (Dynamic) OR Contrast Brightness 100% 50% Color 62% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High Black Enhancement High Contrast Mode Dynamic Move SEL Select OR Picture Mode Day (Dynamic...) Next/Prev Select SEL Return On-Screen Display 1. Video Video Select VIDEO to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to your TV...
...SEL Select Video Cable Picture Mode Day (Dynamic) OR Contrast Brightness 100% 50% Color 62% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High Black Enhancement High Contrast Mode Dynamic Move SEL Select OR Picture Mode Day (Dynamic...) Next/Prev Select SEL Return On-Screen Display 1. Video Video Select VIDEO to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ or ̈ to your TV...
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... instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Press EXIT to quit menu or select COLOR SPACE to return to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Black Side Panel Off Next/Prev On/Off SEL Return 37 Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. Video Color Temperature Set this to High... be available (grayed out). 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 dark scenes using the settings off, low, middle and high. Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈...
... instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Press EXIT to quit menu or select COLOR SPACE to return to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Black Side Panel Off Next/Prev On/Off SEL Return 37 Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. Video Color Temperature Set this to High... be available (grayed out). 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 dark scenes using the settings off, low, middle and high. Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈...
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...Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to to select Reset Video Settings. 3. Reset Video Settings This function allows you to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. You can be changed with gray side bar. 2. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on this function to select ...adjust the function. 3. Reset Move SEL Return 38 Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. To prevent screen damage when watching 4:3 signal, turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. Vertical Position setting returns to the main...
...Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to to select Reset Video Settings. 3. Reset Video Settings This function allows you to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. You can be changed with gray side bar. 2. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on this function to select ...adjust the function. 3. Reset Move SEL Return 38 Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. To prevent screen damage when watching 4:3 signal, turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. Vertical Position setting returns to the main...