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...www.epsc.ca (in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning power On/Off with an extension cord, receptacle, or other hazards. Prevention of screen... Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. The power cord is designed to 50 Hz, direct current, or ...operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Warning • To reduce the risk of this can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. This product incorporates...
...www.epsc.ca (in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning power On/Off with an extension cord, receptacle, or other hazards. Prevention of screen... Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. The power cord is designed to 50 Hz, direct current, or ...operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Warning • To reduce the risk of this can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. This product incorporates...
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...59 in. 13.93 in. 27 cm 36 cm 50" 15 in. 16. 85 in. 38. 1 cm 42.8 cm 55" 15 in. 16. 85 in . 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Wire First time use Wood screw two places Securing ... centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is not included (Optional). To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the Television for professional installer. How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury...
...59 in. 13.93 in. 27 cm 36 cm 50" 15 in. 16. 85 in. 38. 1 cm 42.8 cm 55" 15 in. 16. 85 in . 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Wire First time use Wood screw two places Securing ... centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is not included (Optional). To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of the Television for professional installer. How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury...
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...in the PVR mode. 11 Digital Video Disc Player VCR - MODE INDICATOR Turns on the right bottom portion of the Remote Control. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to show remote control mode when the SOURCE... remote control sensor for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. CHANNEL UP & DOWN BUTTONS (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Changes up and decrease down the channel. LEGEND...
...in the PVR mode. 11 Digital Video Disc Player VCR - MODE INDICATOR Turns on the right bottom portion of the Remote Control. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to show remote control mode when the SOURCE... remote control sensor for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. CHANNEL UP & DOWN BUTTONS (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Changes up and decrease down the channel. LEGEND...
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...buttons when in MENU mode. ቧ VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This card slot is required for future software upgrades. It can also be...button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT ቩ ቤ ቪ...
...buttons when in MENU mode. ቧ VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This card slot is required for future software upgrades. It can also be...button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT ቩ ቤ ቪ...
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...Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. When the main power switch is selected. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to Off. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will ...appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT ...
...Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. When the main power switch is selected. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to Off. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will ...appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. The Plasma TV is now ready for connecting equipment with no signal input (Power Saving) except antenna (no video input when INPUT ...
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... (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 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. ¿ » SOURCE...
... (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 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. ¿ » SOURCE...
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... (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for the TV to highlighted GREEN. Press it again to return to AUTO (see page 60). When the TV power is set when the TV is turned on . ƻ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH)/ENTER buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons... in PVR/VCR mode. 29 Press the FAV CH button to switch to 30 when the TV is turned on . To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off at the level it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume...
... (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for the TV to highlighted GREEN. Press it again to return to AUTO (see page 60). When the TV power is set when the TV is turned on . ƻ CHANNEL SELECTOR/FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH)/ENTER buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons... in PVR/VCR mode. 29 Press the FAV CH button to switch to 30 when the TV is turned on . To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to turn the sound off at the level it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume...
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...; This remote is programmed for pre-codes). The remote will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. ባ ቢ 4. The remote control will turn off your Cable box. When this occurs, the remote control is designed to ባ pages 37-38 for your cable box code has not been...the chosen precoded 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. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote...
...; This remote is programmed for pre-codes). The remote will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. ባ ቢ 4. The remote control will turn off your Cable box. When this occurs, the remote control is designed to ባ pages 37-38 for your cable box code has not been...the chosen precoded 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. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote...
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...satellite codes : -Power -Cursor & Select -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 remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the... Receiver. 33 The remote will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. ባ ቢ 4. If the set-topbox/satellite receiver does not turn off , try a ቢ different four digit preset code. 5. The Remote Control for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. If your set-top-...
...satellite codes : -Power -Cursor & Select -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 remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the... Receiver. 33 The remote will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. ባ ቢ 4. If the set-topbox/satellite receiver does not turn off , try a ቢ different four digit preset code. 5. The Remote Control for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. If your set-top-...
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Turn ON your DVD player when the correct four digit preset code is entered. Release the SOURCE SELECT button. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -Aspect -PIP -Exit -CC -Inputs (Only if -Vol Up & Down ..., Pause, -Info RWD, FWD, Skip RWD, -Cursor & Select Skip FWD. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The Remote Control for the DVD Player. The remote control will turn off your DVD player. ቢ ባ 2. The remote will flash 3 times if the code...
Turn ON your DVD player when the correct four digit preset code is entered. Release the SOURCE SELECT button. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -Aspect -PIP -Exit -CC -Inputs (Only if -Vol Up & Down ..., Pause, -Info RWD, FWD, Skip RWD, -Cursor & Select Skip FWD. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The Remote Control for the DVD Player. The remote control will turn off your DVD player. ቢ ባ 2. The remote will flash 3 times if the code...
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... your VCR/PVR. The remote will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 4. NOTE: 1. The Remote for the VCR/PVR. 35 Turn ON your VCR/PVR, as stated above procedures, your VCR/PVR operating guide. 3. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the POWER button....: -Power -Menu -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. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on pages 37-38. To...
... your VCR/PVR. The remote will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 4. NOTE: 1. The Remote for the VCR/PVR. 35 Turn ON your VCR/PVR, as stated above procedures, your VCR/PVR operating guide. 3. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the POWER button....: -Power -Menu -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. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on pages 37-38. To...
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...color. Set this function to black when watching 4:3 signals based on the Canadian French ratings system. Enhance picture brightness in standard mode. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Set the side bars from gray to choose between stations. Choose the picture format aspect ratio... natural color, set to factory settings. Adjust the balance. Set viewing reservation for Digital channels. 40 Select Screen Saver options to Reset TV settings. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. Select Language options if available. Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Locks Sharpness ...
...color. Set this function to black when watching 4:3 signals based on the Canadian French ratings system. Enhance picture brightness in standard mode. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Set the side bars from gray to choose between stations. Choose the picture format aspect ratio... natural color, set to factory settings. Adjust the balance. Set viewing reservation for Digital channels. 40 Select Screen Saver options to Reset TV settings. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. Select Language options if available. Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Locks Sharpness ...
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... Black Side Panel On Next/Prev On/Off SEL Return NOTE: 1. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in Standard mode or use of the PIP modes. 1....more in the picture without degrading picture quality. It is turned ON from gray to Standard for accurate color . Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to desactivate...
... Black Side Panel On Next/Prev On/Off SEL Return NOTE: 1. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in Standard mode or use of the PIP modes. 1....more in the picture without degrading picture quality. It is turned ON from gray to Standard for accurate color . Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to desactivate...
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...turns off the surround sound effect. Wide surround enable users to adjust the function. 3. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to right balance of the listener. Balance This function will control the left to all speakers. This is often done to the rear of the Plasma TV...PAD ̇ or ̈ to two or three dimensions. Surround Surround sound is selected you are adjusting Treble 50% treble. The additional menu items BASS OR Bass Balance 50% L R and BALANCE can be selected and Surround Off adjusted in wide surround virtual area like 5 channel contents...
...turns off the surround sound effect. Wide surround enable users to adjust the function. 3. Bass This function controls the low frequency audio to right balance of the listener. Balance This function will control the left to all speakers. This is often done to the rear of the Plasma TV...PAD ̇ or ̈ to two or three dimensions. Surround Surround sound is selected you are adjusting Treble 50% treble. The additional menu items BASS OR Bass Balance 50% L R and BALANCE can be selected and Surround Off adjusted in wide surround virtual area like 5 channel contents...
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... that you feel may be inappropriate due to erase your preference. Use CANADIAN RATINGS to enter the Locks feature is 0000. When TV RATINGS is turned on motion picture ratings. The code to block various types of the selected channel or video input. The factory preset code is... television programs based on ratings systems used in -Picture will reset the access code number back to its content (see page 50). When MOVIE RATINGS is turned on, all buttons on a parental guide ratings will be deactivated, except the POWER button. Locks Locks This function will operate...
... that you feel may be inappropriate due to erase your preference. Use CANADIAN RATINGS to enter the Locks feature is 0000. When TV RATINGS is turned on motion picture ratings. The code to block various types of the selected channel or video input. The factory preset code is... television programs based on ratings systems used in -Picture will reset the access code number back to its content (see page 50). When MOVIE RATINGS is turned on, all buttons on a parental guide ratings will be deactivated, except the POWER button. Locks Locks This function will operate...
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... Mode On : 06:00 AM 02:00 PM 06:00 PM Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 55 Use the CURSOR PADS to set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Use the CURSOR PADS to select NIGHT MODE ON and to set it 's TIMER. 6. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ repeatedly...
... Mode On : 06:00 AM 02:00 PM 06:00 PM Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 55 Use the CURSOR PADS to set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Use the CURSOR PADS to select NIGHT MODE ON and to set it 's TIMER. 6. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ repeatedly...
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...0:30 Not Set Not Set Timers Set Event Timer OR ❑ Event1 : -- : -- For safety, the TV should be turned off when you change the channel or operate menu after the ON TIMER has been activated, the OFF TIMER will... Jan. 1 2007 Cable ------- When the INFO button is enabled. The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will disappear after this function and the screen at right will only display the current date ON/OFF... tune into. 11. If the clock is not set the channel the TV will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9.
...0:30 Not Set Not Set Timers Set Event Timer OR ❑ Event1 : -- : -- For safety, the TV should be turned off when you change the channel or operate menu after the ON TIMER has been activated, the OFF TIMER will... Jan. 1 2007 Cable ------- When the INFO button is enabled. The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will disappear after this function and the screen at right will only display the current date ON/OFF... tune into. 11. If the clock is not set the channel the TV will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9.
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... mark to select your choice. Image Power This function allows you to the previous menu. Automatic Power Saving Use this feature to the Plasma Television. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded Move SEL Return 2. Press EXIT to...̈ to normal viewing. Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 10 minutes by one pixel. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is visible. 3. Press the EXIT button to return to select shaded or solid. Use the CURSOR...
... mark to select your choice. Image Power This function allows you to the previous menu. Automatic Power Saving Use this feature to the Plasma Television. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded Move SEL Return 2. Press EXIT to...̈ to normal viewing. Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 10 minutes by one pixel. Screen Wipe can cause permanent damage to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is visible. 3. Press the EXIT button to return to select shaded or solid. Use the CURSOR...
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... Press the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈ to disable this function. 2. Off Select OFF to select your choices. Once the TV has been turned on your TV as described above. 2. On-Screen Display 59 Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to watch a movie... : **** Auto Link : Off Input-Front : **** HDMI1 : **** HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** Move SEL Return 1. NOTE: 1. Auto When AUTO is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will automatically turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. This feature is used again. OR INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this function to automatically...
... Press the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈ to disable this function. 2. Off Select OFF to select your choices. Once the TV has been turned on your TV as described above. 2. On-Screen Display 59 Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to watch a movie... : **** Auto Link : Off Input-Front : **** HDMI1 : **** HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** Move SEL Return 1. NOTE: 1. Auto When AUTO is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will automatically turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. This feature is used again. OR INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this function to automatically...
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... Set captions for Analog programs. This function will help choose and set available language, font, size and style of digital closed captions will turn the AUTO will not work when viewing a 480p, 720p, or 1080i input via the COMPONENT: Y-PBPR or HDMI inputs. 3. Closed ... : Default Size : Standard Style : Standard Move SEL Return NOTES: 1. Caption Display will not be available with this TV. 2. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight and select the function...
... Set captions for Analog programs. This function will help choose and set available language, font, size and style of digital closed captions will turn the AUTO will not work when viewing a 480p, 720p, or 1080i input via the COMPONENT: Y-PBPR or HDMI inputs. 3. Closed ... : Default Size : Standard Style : Standard Move SEL Return NOTES: 1. Caption Display will not be available with this TV. 2. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight and select the function...