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...hitting themselves (for stability. 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 moved,...face, etc.) against the edge of the Plasma TV stand 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...50" 15 in. 16. 85 in. 38. 1 cm 42.8 cm 55" 15 in. 16. 85 in position. If you are located in . 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to a table-top 1. Also, be lifted forward using the top and base on the picture...
...hitting themselves (for stability. 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 moved,...face, etc.) against the edge of the Plasma TV stand 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...50" 15 in. 16. 85 in. 38. 1 cm 42.8 cm 55" 15 in. 16. 85 in position. If you are located in . 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to a table-top 1. Also, be lifted forward using the top and base on the picture...
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... CABLE To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE: Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may appear on the TV. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 Or if you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Plug the adapter ..., the best audio performance will be located in room sizes and acoustical environments will be connected to the height of the picture screen center. R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output will require some experimentation with speaker placement for the antenna mixer.
... CABLE To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE: Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may appear on the TV. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 Or if you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Plug the adapter ..., the best audio performance will be located in room sizes and acoustical environments will be connected to the height of the picture screen center. R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output will require some experimentation with speaker placement for the antenna mixer.
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... an HDMI output connection to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to the TV's HDMI input. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables...video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on all standard video and audio cable which connect to produce a high quality picture. Cables can be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables and Connectors...
... an HDMI output connection to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to the TV's HDMI input. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables...video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on all standard video and audio cable which connect to produce a high quality picture. Cables can be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables and Connectors...
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.../CBL, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. Cable Box SAT - Digital Video Disc Player VCR - DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. Also used for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUT menu systems. The Select ...,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Accesses the OSD menu system. 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 and change the Freeze mode of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in DVD or PVR/VCR mode. DVD...
.../CBL, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. Cable Box SAT - Digital Video Disc Player VCR - DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. Also used for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUT menu systems. The Select ...,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Accesses the OSD menu system. 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 and change the Freeze mode of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in DVD or PVR/VCR mode. DVD...
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...condition (lights red) for external devices such as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Hitachi will be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is required for reference). ብ ...This power button is for the complete system, and must be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with pictures taken on a Digital Camera, to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to OFF...
...condition (lights red) for external devices such as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Hitachi will be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is required for reference). ብ ...This power button is for the complete system, and must be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with pictures taken on a Digital Camera, to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to OFF...
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...press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. 13 A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the TV is ON. (Stand-by) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) ...MAIN POWER" of the TV. signal). picture 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 no sync. First time use . 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. The Plasma TV is shown. Off TV MAIN POWER is ON with...
...press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. 13 A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the TV is ON. (Stand-by) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) ...MAIN POWER" of the TV. signal). picture 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 no sync. First time use . 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. The Plasma TV is shown. Off TV MAIN POWER is ON with...
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... registered trademarks of uncompressed high-definition video and multichannel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way to the TV's PR input. 4. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition 14 Multimedia Interface are trademarks of S-VIDEO type. ቧ HDMI 1, 2 (...for high quality video output. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 41). 5. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 1, but only one of the...
... registered trademarks of uncompressed high-definition video and multichannel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way to the TV's PR input. 4. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition 14 Multimedia Interface are trademarks of S-VIDEO type. ቧ HDMI 1, 2 (...for high quality video output. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 41). 5. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 1, but only one of the...
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...-Box or DVD Player NOTE: 1. Connecting External Video Sources The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 15 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the own device specifications. If you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals...
...-Box or DVD Player NOTE: 1. Connecting External Video Sources The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 15 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the own device specifications. If you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals...
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... Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of components and features. The following connection diagrams are provided ...as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples: FRONT ...
... Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of components and features. The following connection diagrams are provided ...as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples: FRONT ...
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that have 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. • Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 41). • To ensure no copyright infringement... signal, it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to your VCR operating guide for more normal picture. 18 Use these connections in the example on page 17). Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected by copyright protection systems and the...
that have 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. • Your component outputs may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 41). • To ensure no copyright infringement... signal, it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to your VCR operating guide for more normal picture. 18 Use these connections in the example on page 17). Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected by copyright protection systems and the...
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... connections. 3. A single VCR can be used , it is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the TV . Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. When INPUT 2 or 3 are used for VCR... to connect the video output of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the right. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Cable or Air signal 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and ...
... connections. 3. A single VCR can be used , it is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the TV . Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. When INPUT 2 or 3 are used for VCR... to connect the video output of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the right. The picture and sound that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Cable or Air signal 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and ...
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... at the same INPUT (1 , 2 or Front) as shown on HDMI 1 , 2 and FRONT contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT see page...
... at the same INPUT (1 , 2 or Front) as shown on HDMI 1 , 2 and FRONT contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT see page...
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... panel jacks. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. CABLE or Air signal DVD Player Back of the Laserdisc/DVD...
... panel jacks. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. CABLE or Air signal DVD Player Back of the Laserdisc/DVD...
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... more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture (see page 55. 24 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 SELECT button 19 Press this button to toggle between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select NIGHT for night ...
... more brightness and contrast to compete with more detailed picture (see page 55. 24 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 SELECT button 19 Press this button to toggle between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select NIGHT for night ...
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...480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) Note: Please see Appendix A on page 153-154. Depending 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 Appendix A on page 153-154. The Remote Control How...) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV. When displaying 16:9 STANDARD 2 it . • Antenna-Analog Channel • S-Video/Video Input (Auto Aspect: Off) • HDMI-480i/480p...
...480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) Note: Please see Appendix A on page 153-154. Depending 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 Appendix A on page 153-154. The Remote Control How...) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV. When displaying 16:9 STANDARD 2 it . • Antenna-Analog Channel • S-Video/Video Input (Auto Aspect: Off) • HDMI-480i/480p...
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... 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 the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select. ¹ CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this... button to select. ƹ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being used. HDMI- PHOTO INPUT Select to access your pictures from a digital camera, MMC/SD Flash memory or memory card connected to the Photo Input in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. INPUT- How...
... 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 the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select. ¹ CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this... button to select. ƹ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being used. HDMI- PHOTO INPUT Select to access your pictures from a digital camera, MMC/SD Flash memory or memory card connected to the Photo Input in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. INPUT- How...
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... Date Resolution File Name NNoo. .0022/0/088 0066/1/133/0/055 22004488xx11553366 DDSSCC0000446677 Rotate Slideshow NOTES: 1. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to navigate and select ...select the PHOTO Input menu. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ and the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Picture No. Please Enter Picture Number -- Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left on the screen for viewing digital ...
... Date Resolution File Name NNoo. .0022/0/088 0066/1/133/0/055 22004488xx11553366 DDSSCC0000446677 Rotate Slideshow NOTES: 1. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to navigate and select ...select the PHOTO Input menu. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ and the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Picture No. Please Enter Picture Number -- Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left on the screen for viewing digital ...
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... sub directory name with a "dcim" file name format. 2. Supported image types are up to 8th: numbers. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be placed on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. How to Use the Remote to Control Your... TV ROTATE Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the slideshow. After 30 seconds, the ...
... sub directory name with a "dcim" file name format. 2. Supported image types are up to 8th: numbers. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be placed on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. How to Use the Remote to Control Your... TV ROTATE Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the slideshow. After 30 seconds, the ...
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...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - -- (*) HDMI Input only NOTE: 1. "This function is convenient when you to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as one of the video inputs. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - This feature allows you...- - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - To change back to enable the sub-picture sound. 30 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for PIP availability. Analog channels cannot be viewed in SPLIT mode .
...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - -- (*) HDMI Input only NOTE: 1. "This function is convenient when you to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as one of the video inputs. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - This feature allows you...- - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - To change back to enable the sub-picture sound. 30 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for PIP availability. Analog channels cannot be viewed in SPLIT mode .
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... for a sporting event, etc. This feature is useful for example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing. This is useful for viewing a moving picture that comes up after pressing the PAUSE button again. 2. Press the EXIT button to return to freeze three frames of the.... NOTE: 1. The last FREEZE mode you selected before you pressed the EXIT button will be the one frame of the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will freeze). Freeze Freeze Freeze MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE...
... for a sporting event, etc. This feature is useful for example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing. This is useful for viewing a moving picture that comes up after pressing the PAUSE button again. 2. Press the EXIT button to return to freeze three frames of the.... NOTE: 1. The last FREEZE mode you selected before you pressed the EXIT button will be the one frame of the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will freeze). Freeze Freeze Freeze MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE...