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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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... damaged in product damage and/or personal injury. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of HITACHI plasma televisions. If an outside antenna is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for ..., connection to rain 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 Our reputation has been built on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from ...
... damaged in product damage and/or personal injury. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of HITACHI plasma televisions. If an outside antenna is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for ..., connection to rain 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 Our reputation has been built on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from ...
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... with a protective earthing connection. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of the plasma television as this is not a malfunction but it helps to minimize image retention. Note... 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection function will restore after moving ) patterns can be restored quickly by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. patents ...
... with a protective earthing connection. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your HITACHI Factory Warranty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of the plasma television as this is not a malfunction but it helps to minimize image retention. Note... 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection function will restore after moving ) patterns can be restored quickly by TV stations and cable companies, as well as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. patents ...
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...lift them out. 3. Use with Hitachi P42T501, P42T501A, P50T501 and P50T501A. HL02401). · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries. » Table Top Stand (UX27662 42" model) (UX27282 50" model). ¿ Power Cord (P# EV01841). ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY ... web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control. Ceiling mounting is designed for important information related to swell or rupture resulting in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. This plasma television product is not recommended. ...
...lift them out. 3. Use with Hitachi P42T501, P42T501A, P50T501 and P50T501A. HL02401). · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries. » Table Top Stand (UX27662 42" model) (UX27282 50" model). ¿ Power Cord (P# EV01841). ´ Wire Clamp (50" models only) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY ... web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control. Ceiling mounting is designed for important information related to swell or rupture resulting in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. This plasma television product is not recommended. ...
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... it does not expose anyone to any objects on the path of the monitor when using the swivel feature. 42" 50" C C D D 42" 10.59 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 an exceptionally good signal... cm * Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Install the unit at a proper area where it safely. 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 mount the unit in...
... it does not expose anyone to any objects on the path of the monitor when using the swivel feature. 42" 50" C C D D 42" 10.59 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 an exceptionally good signal... cm * Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Install the unit at a proper area where it safely. 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 mount the unit in...
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... AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to hold the AC cord. For 50 " model please assemble this Clamp on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on... the middle hole of the TV are 2 plastic clamps to hold the AC cord and ...
... AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to hold the AC cord. For 50 " model please assemble this Clamp on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on... the middle hole of the TV are 2 plastic clamps to hold the AC cord and ...
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...use only with other Wall Mount is use to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of the TV . How to hold the TV and the Base ; This metal is capable of resulting in instability ...tv. 7 First time use only with other Wall Mount is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. For dimensions of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the STAND base in order to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501...
...use only with other Wall Mount is use to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of the TV . How to hold the TV and the Base ; This metal is capable of resulting in instability ...tv. 7 First time use only with other Wall Mount is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. For dimensions of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the STAND base in order to page 68 & 69. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501...
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..., P42 T501A CAUTION- now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV.For dimensions of the TV . Then put these 2 screws first to separate the TV from the stand base. This metal is capable of resulting in order to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42"... MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of the STAND metal from the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the...
..., P42 T501A CAUTION- now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV.For dimensions of the TV . Then put these 2 screws first to separate the TV from the stand base. This metal is capable of resulting in order to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42"... MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of the STAND metal from the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the...
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... will require some experimentation with speaker placement for the antenna mixer. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the antenna mixer. Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable...
... will require some experimentation with speaker placement for the antenna mixer. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the antenna mixer. Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable...
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...connect to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This connector is used on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Cables can be made with an HDMI output connection to 75-Ohm). First time use 75-Ohm coaxial...This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the TV's HDMI input. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on the television. Use this cable for the best sound quality. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-...
...connect to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This connector is used on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel. Cables can be made with an HDMI output connection to 75-Ohm). First time use 75-Ohm coaxial...This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the TV's HDMI input. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on the television. Use this cable for the best sound quality. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-...
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... PVR/VCR) Controls the functions of your TV. Television CBL - Video Recorder/Player DVD - MENU BUTTON (TV,DVD,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Accesses the OSD menu system. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV ) Increase up or down to adjust the audio level of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to...selected device on your VCR and DVD. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. ...
... PVR/VCR) Controls the functions of your TV. Television CBL - Video Recorder/Player DVD - MENU BUTTON (TV,DVD,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Accesses the OSD menu system. VOLUME BUTTONS (TV ) Increase up or down to adjust the audio level of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to...selected device on your VCR and DVD. DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between the current and last channel viewed. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control the chosen device. ...
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... notification, please complete and return your TV. It can also be displayed on a Digital Camera, to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Press again to access the INPUT menu. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will be ...turned ON/OFF by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is located on the TV screen. Hitachi...
... notification, please complete and return your TV. It can also be displayed on a Digital Camera, to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Press again to access the INPUT menu. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will be ...turned ON/OFF by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is located on the TV screen. Hitachi...
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...of HDMI Licensing LLC. ቢ ቦ ቪ ቩ ቤ ቧ ባ ቨ ብ NOTE: 1. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with S-...personal computers. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for your television screen. It may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page ...
...of HDMI Licensing LLC. ቢ ቦ ቪ ቩ ቤ ቧ ባ ቨ ብ NOTE: 1. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in a single cable. Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with S-...personal computers. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to INPUT 1 at a time. 2. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for your television screen. It may be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page ...
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... and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Connecting the television directly to each input jack. •...recommended that the length of the cable should be distorted on the television. 2. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of a Set-Top-Box will be less than 5 meters. Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used ...
... and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. Connecting the television directly to each input jack. •...recommended that the length of the cable should be distorted on the television. 2. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in place of a Set-Top-Box will be less than 5 meters. Refer to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be used ...
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...the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 2,3 or Front from the Optical out to the VIDEO out...INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. CABLE or Air signal Back of VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT VCR CABLE or ...the Optical input of the VCR or Laserdisk player. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level...
...the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 2,3 or Front from the Optical out to the VIDEO out...INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. CABLE or Air signal Back of VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT VCR CABLE or ...the Optical input of the VCR or Laserdisk player. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the Plasma TV to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level...
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...now control your set -top-box or satellite receiver). The SAT/CBL mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. To operate your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder), select PVR/VCR by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote.... players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Source Select on the remote. The SAT/CBL mode indicator will blink...
...now control your set -top-box or satellite receiver). The SAT/CBL mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. To operate your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder), select PVR/VCR by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote.... players, and other audio/video equipment with one area. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of the Source Select on the remote. The SAT/CBL mode indicator will blink...
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...Press this button to normal viewing. 2. Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to return to access the Channel Guide of a television program or home video which are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the...CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use 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 indication Broadcast channel ...
...Press this button to normal viewing. 2. Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to return to access the Channel Guide of a television program or home video which are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the...CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use 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 indication Broadcast channel ...
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...system. Adjust brightness. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Set ...ENG) Block various types of programs. Reset Video Settings Choose to Reset Video Settings to block various types of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel Reduces mosquito noise in light scenes. Select internal or external speakers. ...
...system. Adjust brightness. Enhance picture brightness in the picture. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Set ...ENG) Block various types of programs. Reset Video Settings Choose to Reset Video Settings to block various types of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel Reduces mosquito noise in light scenes. Select internal or external speakers. ...
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...per second, instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to set to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be reconciled. Also, each of the video inputs have their ...for a balanced White to Black level. 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 improve video performance when watching film based sources. Video Color Temperature Set this to High ...
...per second, instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to set to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be reconciled. Also, each of the video inputs have their ...for a balanced White to Black level. 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 improve video performance when watching film based sources. Video Color Temperature Set this to High ...
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... will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level. DRC Dynamic Range Compression - By compressing Treble 50% the range of sound volume, it will allow you to Balance L R Surround Off raise the volume of sound volume. Bass ... or PCM decoder capabilities. Dolby®Digital - Use this feature if the TV is useful when setting up to an amplifier/receiver with a PCM only decoder; Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital...
... will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level. DRC Dynamic Range Compression - By compressing Treble 50% the range of sound volume, it will allow you to Balance L R Surround Off raise the volume of sound volume. Bass ... or PCM decoder capabilities. Dolby®Digital - Use this feature if the TV is useful when setting up to an amplifier/receiver with a PCM only decoder; Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital...