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... EQUIPMENT Follow all instructions. 5. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the design of these products properly, this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for the grounding electrode. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not apply excessive pulling force to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of HITACHI plasma televisions. The lightning flash with respect...
... EQUIPMENT Follow all instructions. 5. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the design of these products properly, this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for the grounding electrode. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not apply excessive pulling force to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of HITACHI plasma televisions. The lightning flash with respect...
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... (in the instructions, as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving images are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on unit. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are displayed for more information call your TV screen. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are left on plasma display panel. FOR MORE...
... (in the instructions, as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving images are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on unit. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are displayed for more information call your TV screen. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are left on plasma display panel. FOR MORE...
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... can become excessively hot, for best performance. A A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in a stable and flat surface. In case of the Plasma Television. Do not install by yourself. 4. Do not place any danger of the monitor when using the wall mount bracket. 2. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set . Wire First time use Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. If you are...
... can become excessively hot, for best performance. A A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in a stable and flat surface. In case of the Plasma Television. Do not install by yourself. 4. Do not place any danger of the monitor when using the wall mount bracket. 2. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set . Wire First time use Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. If you are...
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... the speakers equidistant from the screen. Differences in a different section of the room. First time use How to set up your dealer or service store for best performance. 4" Minimum L S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from the side of the VHF or UHF adapter. R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output...
... the speakers equidistant from the screen. Differences in a different section of the room. First time use How to set up your dealer or service store for best performance. 4" Minimum L S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from the side of the VHF or UHF adapter. R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output...
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... program guide of the TV. PIP CONTROL BUTTON (TV) Press to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. Satellite PVR - MODE INDICATOR Turns on or blinks to control the chosen device. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. Also used to pause other devices. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR) Controls the functions of your TV. LAST CHANNEL BUTTON (TV, SAT/CBL, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. First time use as , DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control...
... program guide of the TV. PIP CONTROL BUTTON (TV) Press to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. Satellite PVR - MODE INDICATOR Turns on or blinks to control the chosen device. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. Also used to pause other devices. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR) Controls the functions of your TV. LAST CHANNEL BUTTON (TV, SAT/CBL, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. First time use as , DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control...
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... MENU mode. 12 ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is required for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT Use the front HDMI input for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to access the INPUT menu. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by remote control. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use...
... MENU mode. 12 ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is required for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT Use the front HDMI input for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to access the INPUT menu. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by remote control. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use...
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... a DVD player or Camcorders. A red stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. When the main power switch is ON ; signal). The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, Front or HDMI : 1, 2, Front is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn...
... a DVD player or Camcorders. A red stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. When the main power switch is ON ; signal). The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, Front or HDMI : 1, 2, Front is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn...
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... signal source CABLE or AIR. Rear Panel Connections ቢ Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 41). 5. First time use with S-VIDEO output capability. Component signal to Input 2 and 3, and HDMI inputs will be labeled Y-CBCR. HDMI enables the secure distribution of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for use ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3 By using...
... signal source CABLE or AIR. Rear Panel Connections ቢ Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 41). 5. First time use with S-VIDEO output capability. Component signal to Input 2 and 3, and HDMI inputs will be labeled Y-CBCR. HDMI enables the secure distribution of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for use ባ Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3 By using...
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... audio cables should be abnormal. OUTPUT Video L R Video Game COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Video Game Console. Check the owner's manual of each component. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to your choice (see page 26). First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs...
... audio cables should be abnormal. OUTPUT Video L R Video Game COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Video Game Console. Check the owner's manual of each component. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to your choice (see page 26). First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs...
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... from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below . 2. HDMI is loose. 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to prevent illegal copying of device user settings determines final video appearance. 5. Press the INPUTS button, then select HDMI 1, 2 or FRONT to a display. 4. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to rear panel jacks. The HDMI input on the Rear panel below...
... from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below . 2. HDMI is loose. 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to prevent illegal copying of device user settings determines final video appearance. 5. Press the INPUTS button, then select HDMI 1, 2 or FRONT to a display. 4. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to rear panel jacks. The HDMI input on the Rear panel below...
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... the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the last channel tuned. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or BY OUT of DVD Player OUTPUT AUDIO RL VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y OR OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box 21 First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT...
... the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to the last channel tuned. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or BY OUT of DVD Player OUTPUT AUDIO RL VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y OR OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box 21 First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT...
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... Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Picture Format The Remote Control HDMI-Front Photo Input Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select INPUT 1 Select to choose HDMI 2 INPUT. INPUT- Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Ƹ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). Press this button to access the Channel Guide of a television program or home video which are being received, the picture source...
... Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Picture Format The Remote Control HDMI-Front Photo Input Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Select INPUT 1 Select to choose HDMI 2 INPUT. INPUT- Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Ƹ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). Press this button to access the Channel Guide of a television program or home video which are being received, the picture source...
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... FAV CH button to switch to select channels. You will display automatically when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO (see page 60). Cable 6 Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 FAV Cable 6 The Remote Control Cable 6 Mute 8 Closed Captioning will know you are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. However, if it is set when the TV is turned off completely (MUTE). Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off...
... FAV CH button to switch to select channels. You will display automatically when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO (see page 60). Cable 6 Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 FAV Cable 6 The Remote Control Cable 6 Mute 8 Closed Captioning will know you are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. However, if it is set when the TV is turned off completely (MUTE). Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off...
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... one program at right to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on the screen. SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with every press of VCR VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT OUTPUT VCR ቢ The Remote Control Main Picture SWAP Sub Picture PIP Specifications Table PIP Mode SPLIT Main Picture Sub Picture Digital Channel (Air or Cable) 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i 1080p (*) Component Composite S-IN HDMI...
... one program at right to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on the screen. SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with every press of VCR VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT OUTPUT VCR ቢ The Remote Control Main Picture SWAP Sub Picture PIP Specifications Table PIP Mode SPLIT Main Picture Sub Picture Digital Channel (Air or Cable) 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i 1080p (*) Component Composite S-IN HDMI...
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... -Number PAD -Menu -Exit -Info -Enter, Dash -Channel Up & Down -Guide -Last CH ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The indicator light will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for pre- If the set-topbox/satellite receiver does not turn off , try a ቢ different four digit preset code. 5. NOTE: 1. The remote control will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. ባ ቢ 4. After replacing...
... -Number PAD -Menu -Exit -Info -Enter, Dash -Channel Up & Down -Guide -Last CH ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The indicator light will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for pre- If the set-topbox/satellite receiver does not turn off , try a ቢ different four digit preset code. 5. NOTE: 1. The remote control will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. ባ ቢ 4. After replacing...
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.... Adjust brightness. Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List Access Signal Meter. Set Channel List. Color Tint Adjust color. Adjust tint. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to display dialogue/text. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Set the side bars from gray to Reset TV settings. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel...
.... Adjust brightness. Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List Access Signal Meter. Set Channel List. Color Tint Adjust color. Adjust tint. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to display dialogue/text. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Set the side bars from gray to Reset TV settings. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel...
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... TV functions during the next power off /on . Insert MMC/SD CARD. 2. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The Quick Start Options Reset The Software Move SEL Select Setup Reset The Software OR MMC Software Upgrade : Vxxxx.xxxx Upgrade Now Please Insert MMC card before upgrading. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to channels when first turning the TV on . 2. This will not work with a flash card. Digital signals often change...
... TV functions during the next power off /on . Insert MMC/SD CARD. 2. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The Quick Start Options Reset The Software Move SEL Select Setup Reset The Software OR MMC Software Upgrade : Vxxxx.xxxx Upgrade Now Please Insert MMC card before upgrading. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to channels when first turning the TV on . 2. This will not work with a flash card. Digital signals often change...
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... Memory Card Photo Input capability Video: • 1024 x 1080 Display Resolution (42") • 1280 x 1080 Display Resolution (50") • 1280 x 1080 Display Resolution (55") • ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Dolby Laboratories. Models: Please access our website: www.hitachi.us /tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for Consumer Use • Power Requirements 108-132VAC, 60Hz • Operating Temperature 41°F to 95°F. 1 Screen mode availability varies by input format HDTV Televisions display HDTV only when an HDTV source...
... Memory Card Photo Input capability Video: • 1024 x 1080 Display Resolution (42") • 1280 x 1080 Display Resolution (50") • 1280 x 1080 Display Resolution (55") • ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Dolby Laboratories. Models: Please access our website: www.hitachi.us /tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for Consumer Use • Power Requirements 108-132VAC, 60Hz • Operating Temperature 41°F to 95°F. 1 Screen mode availability varies by input format HDTV Televisions display HDTV only when an HDTV source...
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...return such flash card or other media to HITACHI as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV"), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HITACHI"). You agree that accompany such Upgrade or other software or ...receiving any subsequent Upgrades HITACHImay later release or make available one copy of the Software on the DTV (the "DTV Software") or any Upgrade (as is licensed, not sold, to you will utilize the Software in HITACHI placing your name and your DTV's serial number on the continuation of this agreement, even if advised in U.S. End User...
...return such flash card or other media to HITACHI as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV"), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HITACHI"). You agree that accompany such Upgrade or other software or ...receiving any subsequent Upgrades HITACHImay later release or make available one copy of the Software on the DTV (the "DTV Software") or any Upgrade (as is licensed, not sold, to you will utilize the Software in HITACHI placing your name and your DTV's serial number on the continuation of this agreement, even if advised in U.S. End User...
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... 44 Black Enhancement 42 Black Side Panel 42 Brightness 41 P Perfect Volume 45 Picture Mode 41 Picture-in-Picture (PIP 30-31 C Caution and Safety Tips 2-3 Channel Manager 46-47 Auto Channel Scan 46 Clock 54 Closed Captions Captions 60 Color Temperature 42 Color 41 Contrast 41 Contrast Mode 42 E Event Timer 56 External Video Source 19-22 R Remote Control Functions 23-31 Programming Codes 37-38 Installing Batteries 4 S Screen Saver 58 Sharpness 41 Spanish Section 73-143 Speakers 45 Connecting External Speakers...
... 44 Black Enhancement 42 Black Side Panel 42 Brightness 41 P Perfect Volume 45 Picture Mode 41 Picture-in-Picture (PIP 30-31 C Caution and Safety Tips 2-3 Channel Manager 46-47 Auto Channel Scan 46 Clock 54 Closed Captions Captions 60 Color Temperature 42 Color 41 Contrast 41 Contrast Mode 42 E Event Timer 56 External Video Source 19-22 R Remote Control Functions 23-31 Programming Codes 37-38 Installing Batteries 4 S Screen Saver 58 Sharpness 41 Spanish Section 73-143 Speakers 45 Connecting External Speakers...
