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Change 1 Page 30, Added note about PIP message Spanish Section 73~143 Click Here PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for P42T501, P42T501A P50T501, P50T501A and P55T551 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-61 USEFUL INFORMATION ...62-71 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH 73-143 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 144-152 APPENDIXES ...153-154 INDEX ...155 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
Change 1 Page 30, Added note about PIP message Spanish Section 73~143 Click Here PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for P42T501, P42T501A P50T501, P50T501A and P55T551 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-61 USEFUL INFORMATION ...62-71 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH 73-143 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 144-152 APPENDIXES ...153-154 INDEX ...155 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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...or moisture, does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as close to the presence of the building...12. A grounding entry as provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to qualified service personnel. Only use Please fill out your HITACHI plasma television. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the obsolete outlet. 10. Clean only with respect to the grounding grounding-type plug. ...
...or moisture, does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as close to the presence of the building...12. A grounding entry as provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to qualified service personnel. Only use Please fill out your HITACHI plasma television. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the obsolete outlet. 10. Clean only with respect to the grounding grounding-type plug. ...
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...Lead Notice This product contains lead. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on unit. Caution Adjust only those ... contrast reduces to minimize image retention on plasma display panel. For more than the specified voltage. Original contrast can expose you to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other ...) patterns can be restored quickly by TV stations and cable companies, as well as vases, should not be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. If still images are NOT COVERED...
...Lead Notice This product contains lead. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on unit. Caution Adjust only those ... contrast reduces to minimize image retention on plasma display panel. For more than the specified voltage. Original contrast can expose you to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other ...) patterns can be restored quickly by TV stations and cable companies, as well as vases, should not be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. If still images are NOT COVERED...
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...mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This plasma television product is not recommended. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. CAUTION: Do not..., 1.5V batteries ¿ Power Cord ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) First time use only with Hitachi P42T501, P42T501A, P50T501 and P50T501A. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for important information related to the ...
...mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This plasma television product is not recommended. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. CAUTION: Do not..., 1.5V batteries ¿ Power Cord ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) First time use only with Hitachi P42T501, P42T501A, P50T501 and P50T501A. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for important information related to the ...
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... frame as shown below . 2. 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 any...to the ceiling. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for model P55T551 is moved, two people arerequired to a ...antenna may be lifted forward using the wall mount bracket. 2. A A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a...
... frame as shown below . 2. 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 any...to the ceiling. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for model P55T551 is moved, two people arerequired to a ...antenna may be lifted forward using the wall mount bracket. 2. A A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 4 in an exceptionally good signal area that the location selected allows a...
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... bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the clamp to... tighten the AC cord to the TV. Only for 50" models the clamp #2 will be installed correctly to hold the AC...
... bag. ³ Clamp #1 : Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the clamp to... tighten the AC cord to the TV. Only for 50" models the clamp #2 will be installed correctly to hold the AC...
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... WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501, P50T501A CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the TV . Use with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. First time use only with other Wall Mount is capable of ...resulting in order to separate the TV from the TV. NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT unit for use to hold the TV and the Base ; This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : ...
... WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501, P50T501A CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the TV . Use with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. First time use only with other Wall Mount is capable of ...resulting in order to separate the TV from the TV. NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT unit for use to hold the TV and the Base ; This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : ...
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... screws that hold the TV and the Base ; now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV.For dimensions of the TV . Then put these 4 screws to the TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for use to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL ...METAL on the size of resulting in order to separate the TV from the stand base. Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. Remove these 2 screws back to separate the TV from the stand metal. This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. This metal is use only with other Wall Mount is ...
... screws that hold the TV and the Base ; now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV.For dimensions of the TV . Then put these 4 screws to the TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for use to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL ...METAL on the size of resulting in order to separate the TV from the stand base. Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. Remove these 2 screws back to separate the TV from the stand metal. This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. This metal is use only with other Wall Mount is ...
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... the height of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the side or behind the viewing area. R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement... (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 First time use How to set up your dealer or service store for best performance. 4" Minimum ...
... the height of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the side or behind the viewing area. R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement... (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 First time use How to set up your dealer or service store for best performance. 4" Minimum ...
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...(Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. MENU BUTTON (TV,DVD,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Accesses the OSD menu system. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL) Changes the mode of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of other devices when...Select button is in the PVR mode. 11 The remote control must be programmed to complete mute if pressed twice. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. Press it a third time to show remote control mode when the SOURCE...
...(Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. MENU BUTTON (TV,DVD,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Accesses the OSD menu system. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL) Changes the mode of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of other devices when...Select button is in the PVR mode. 11 The remote control must be programmed to complete mute if pressed twice. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. Press it a third time to show remote control mode when the SOURCE...
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..." button is required for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Press again to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these...MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF... as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the broadside bottom, under the mark " ". It...
..." button is required for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Press again to exit the MENU mode. ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these...MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF... as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the broadside bottom, under the mark " ". It...
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...picture is set to Off. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. When the main power switch on the TV is ON. (Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is ON ; Off TV MAIN POWER is now ready for connecting equipment with... POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. 13 First time use . 2. The Plasma TV is ON with this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ...
...picture is set to Off. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. When the main power switch on the TV is ON. (Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is ON ; Off TV MAIN POWER is now ready for connecting equipment with... POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. 13 First time use . 2. The Plasma TV is ON with this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ...
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... Video Source Connect an external source to your choice (see page 26). Video Camera NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of components and features. The following examples: FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT...
... Video Source Connect an external source to your choice (see page 26). Video Camera NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of components and features. The following examples: FRONT INPUT PANEL PHOTO INPUT...
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... the INPUTS menu to return to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the TV Rear Panel. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to the previous channel. (For INPUT FRONT please see page 16 for reference). The OPTICAL OUT ...the OUTPUT (AUDIO/L) jack on the right. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Connect the cable from the Optical out to the VIDEO out jack on the right. 2. Connect an optical cable from the AUDIO IN ...
... the INPUTS menu to return to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the TV Rear Panel. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to the previous channel. (For INPUT FRONT please see page 16 for reference). The OPTICAL OUT ...the OUTPUT (AUDIO/L) jack on the right. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Connect the cable from the Optical out to the VIDEO out jack on the right. 2. Connect an optical cable from the AUDIO IN ...
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To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on how to program the...control your VCR/PVR (see page 33 for instructions on the remote. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Source ...operate your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder), select PVR/VCR by pressing the Source button of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver select SAT/CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on...
To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on how to program the...control your VCR/PVR (see page 33 for instructions on the remote. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Source ...operate your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder), select PVR/VCR by pressing the Source button of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box or satellite receiver select SAT/CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on...
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...480i 3:17PM Input Signal Format Auto NOTE: 1. Program Information Program Run Time 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...button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). Digital channel Program Information Program 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...
...480i 3:17PM Input Signal Format Auto NOTE: 1. Program Information Program Run Time 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...button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). Digital channel Program Information Program 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...
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...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one program at right to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as one of the two sources. Yes Yes Yes... Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear if the PIP feature is convenient when you to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of VCR VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT OUTPUT VCR ቢ The Remote Control Main Picture SWAP ...
...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one program at right to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as one of the two sources. Yes Yes Yes... Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear if the PIP feature is convenient when you to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of VCR VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT OUTPUT VCR ቢ The Remote Control Main Picture SWAP ...
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... Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages are available. Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which...
... Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages are available. Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which...
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... (Noise Reduction) function automatically reduces mosquito noise in the picture without degrading picture quality. When film is recommended to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 42 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to choose between the two frame.... 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 OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. To prevent screen damage when watching 4:3 signal, turn ON or OFF the 3:2 ...
... (Noise Reduction) function automatically reduces mosquito noise in the picture without degrading picture quality. When film is recommended to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 42 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to choose between the two frame.... 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 OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. To prevent screen damage when watching 4:3 signal, turn ON or OFF the 3:2 ...
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... function controls the low frequency audio to enjoy sound playback in the same manner. Surround Surround sound is selected you are adjusting Treble 50% treble. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio NOTE: If TREBLE is the concept of expanding the spatial ...imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Press CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to the main menu. Press EXIT ...
... function controls the low frequency audio to enjoy sound playback in the same manner. Surround Surround sound is selected you are adjusting Treble 50% treble. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio NOTE: If TREBLE is the concept of expanding the spatial ...imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Press CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to the main menu. Press EXIT ...