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...not a malfunction but it helps to minimize image retention. Please note that is protected by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. The original contrast will work automatically so that are covered... not be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local cable company. Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other...• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use of a set-top box. Note This digital television is capable of this can be placed on unit. Insert...
...not a malfunction but it helps to minimize image retention. Please note that is protected by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. The original contrast will work automatically so that are covered... not be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local cable company. Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other...• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use of a set-top box. Note This digital television is capable of this can be placed on unit. Insert...
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... the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to the ceiling. 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 important to a...lift the handles , then support the top frame as shown below . 55" NOTE: The TableTop Stand for professional installer. A A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 30 cm (12 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches...
... the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to the ceiling. 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 important to a...lift the handles , then support the top frame as shown below . 55" NOTE: The TableTop Stand for professional installer. A A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 30 cm (12 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches...
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AC CORD · Clamp #2: Use this clamp ; First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on the back of the base metal. 6 then pull the clamp to tighten the AC cord to ... be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on the middle hole of the TV are 2 plastic clamps to the TV. For 50 " model please assemble this Clamp...
AC CORD · Clamp #2: Use this clamp ; First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on the back of the base metal. 6 then pull the clamp to tighten the AC cord to ... be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be included on the middle hole of the TV are 2 plastic clamps to the TV. For 50 " model please assemble this Clamp...
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...causing possible injury. For dimensions of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the Base. For Model P55T551 CAUTION- How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL... to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501, P50T501A CAUTION- This metal is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. First time use to separate the TV from the TV. This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount.
...causing possible injury. For dimensions of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the Base. For Model P55T551 CAUTION- How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL... to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501, P50T501A CAUTION- This metal is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. First time use to separate the TV from the TV. This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount.
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... base. so it needs to remove 6 screws from the Base. NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT base for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the back of resulting in order ... STAND base in instability causing possible injury. This Plasma Display Panel for your tv. 8 Use with other Wall Mount is use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. How to set up your TV. Then put these 2 screws back to hold the TV STAND BASE; TV STAND BASE For Model P42T501, P42 T501A CAUTION-...
... base. so it needs to remove 6 screws from the Base. NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT base for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the back of resulting in order ... STAND base in instability causing possible injury. This Plasma Display Panel for your tv. 8 Use with other Wall Mount is use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. How to set up your TV. Then put these 2 screws back to hold the TV STAND BASE; TV STAND BASE For Model P42T501, P42 T501A CAUTION-...
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...TV can be located in front of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the screen. 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... cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect...TV's audio output will be obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the TV...connector may appear on the TV. Or if you have...leads to screws of the TV and about 10 to ...
...TV can be located in front of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the screen. 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... cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect...TV's audio output will be obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the TV...connector may appear on the TV. Or if you have...leads to screws of the TV and about 10 to ...
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...connect to 75-Ohm). Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS 10 For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables and Connectors ...antenna adapter (300-Ohm to inputs and outputs located on the television. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to the antenna jack on the rear jack...
...connect to 75-Ohm). Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS 10 For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables and Connectors ...antenna adapter (300-Ohm to inputs and outputs located on the television. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to the antenna jack on the rear jack...
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...) Controls the functions of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in -Picture mode. FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) button (TV) Press to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV CH...control sensor for TV mode.) INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on the right bottom portion of the TV. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed... the Closed Caption mode. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. The remote ...
...) Controls the functions of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in -Picture mode. FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) button (TV) Press to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV CH...control sensor for TV mode.) INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on the right bottom portion of the TV. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed... the Closed Caption mode. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. The remote ...
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... to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by remote control. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to access the INPUT menu. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. ቩ SD CARD PHOTO INPUT... INPUT PUSH EJECT ቩ ቤ ቪቫ ቨ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቭ ቢ FRONT POWER button Press this button to your TV. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF manually.
... to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by remote control. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to access the INPUT menu. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. ቩ SD CARD PHOTO INPUT... INPUT PUSH EJECT ቩ ቤ ቪቫ ቨ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ቭ ቢ FRONT POWER button Press this button to your TV. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF manually.
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...Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the TV is ON ; The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input...operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. First time use . 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. When the main power switch is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is shown. NOTES: 1. picture is no sync. Remote Control can not...
...Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the TV is ON ; The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input...operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. First time use . 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. When the main power switch is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is shown. NOTES: 1. picture is no sync. Remote Control can not...
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...; NOTE: 1. Your component outputs may use with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. Only DTV formats such as 1080p,1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for HDMI...optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 41). 5. Use the audio and video inputs to the TV's PR input. 4. HDMI is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with S-VIDEO output capability. Use the HDMI input for both inputs. NOTE: 1....
...; NOTE: 1. Your component outputs may use with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. Only DTV formats such as 1080p,1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for HDMI...optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 41). 5. Use the audio and video inputs to the TV's PR input. 4. HDMI is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with S-VIDEO output capability. Use the HDMI input for both inputs. NOTE: 1....
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...Front Audio Input jacks) : A) Connecting HDMI signal. FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT First time use HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. Note : Special device cables will be according to the own device specifications. FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT PUSH...EJECT DVI to HDMI Cable DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT L R Note : Special device cables will be abnormal. 15 DVI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to allow you do not, the played back picture may be ...
...Front Audio Input jacks) : A) Connecting HDMI signal. FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT First time use HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. Note : Special device cables will be according to the own device specifications. FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT PUSH...EJECT DVI to HDMI Cable DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT L R Note : Special device cables will be abnormal. 15 DVI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to allow you do not, the played back picture may be ...
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... Air /Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. 16 First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to one of your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Note : Special...
... Air /Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. 16 First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to one of your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Note : Special...
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First time use Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #2 S-VIDEO V L R INPUT Optional VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVI to HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box 17
First time use Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #2 S-VIDEO V L R INPUT Optional VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVI to HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box 17
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...component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the Audio /Video output of a Set-Top-Box will assure a more information on page 17). In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the operating guide of your other electronic ...and R-Y. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your VCR operating guide for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-top-boxes. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be less than 5 meters. that the length of S-VIDEO type. ...
...component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to the Audio /Video output of a Set-Top-Box will assure a more information on page 17). In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the operating guide of your other electronic ...and R-Y. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your VCR operating guide for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-top-boxes. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be less than 5 meters. that the length of S-VIDEO type. ...
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... 4. HDMI is not a "NETWORK" technology. NOTE: 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack as shown on HDMI 1 , 2 and FRONT contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital... Content Protection (HDCP). With DVI output, connect the cable from the output of the HDTV set -up of video contents. 3. When using HDMI connections to the HDMI input as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT ...
... 4. HDMI is not a "NETWORK" technology. NOTE: 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack as shown on HDMI 1 , 2 and FRONT contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital... Content Protection (HDCP). With DVI output, connect the cable from the output of the HDTV set -up of video contents. 3. When using HDMI connections to the HDMI input as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT ...
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...that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 5. CABLE or Air signal DVD Player Back of the Laserdisc/DVD player or... HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3:Y-...
...that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 5. CABLE or Air signal DVD Player Back of the Laserdisc/DVD player or... HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3:Y-...
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...SAT/CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your set -top-box or satellite receiver (see page 34 for instructions on the remote. To operate ... remote to control your cable box, select SAT/CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to control your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder), select PVR/VCR by pressing the Source button of the...
...SAT/CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your set -top-box or satellite receiver (see page 34 for instructions on the remote. To operate ... remote to control your cable box, select SAT/CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote. To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to control your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder), select PVR/VCR by pressing the Source button of the...
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... less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture (see page 41 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). ³ · MODE Indicator · » Turns on or blinks three times to show remote control mode. ¿ ...Normal), Day (Dynamic) and 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 23 for settings changes). Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to ¶...
... less brightness and contrast for a more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture (see page 41 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). ³ · MODE Indicator · » Turns on or blinks three times to show remote control mode. ¿ ...Normal), Day (Dynamic) and 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 23 for settings changes). Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to ¶...
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... edges of the phosphors. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV. When displaying 16:9 STANDARD 2 it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time... Component-480i/480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off) IMA G E INPUT 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in all video inputs have independent Aspect Style setting. 2. The Aspect Style in on page 153-154. Depending on page 153-154. Note: Use this is normal operation 25 of the source. IMA G E ...
... edges of the phosphors. Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV. When displaying 16:9 STANDARD 2 it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time... Component-480i/480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off) IMA G E INPUT 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in all video inputs have independent Aspect Style setting. 2. The Aspect Style in on page 153-154. Depending on page 153-154. Note: Use this is normal operation 25 of the source. IMA G E ...