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... device must be determined by U.S. Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada. 3 Use of the FCC Rules. About your Plasma TV This digital television is intended for more information about 6 minutes. Original contrast can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed... may cause harmful interference to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your Hitachi Factory Warranty. This device complies with a protective earthing connection. For more of the following two conditions : (1) This device...
... device must be determined by U.S. Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada. 3 Use of the FCC Rules. About your Plasma TV This digital television is intended for more information about 6 minutes. Original contrast can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed... may cause harmful interference to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your Hitachi Factory Warranty. This device complies with a protective earthing connection. For more of the following two conditions : (1) This device...
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... within ENERGY STAR requirements, if in HOME mode if this option is setup it will increase the energy consumption of your TV. FIRST TIME USE Energy Saving Features Congratulations on contrast mode setting. Picture Mode: Day setting will decrease energy consumption. Brightness... meet ENERGY STAR requirements, RETAIL mode will decrease energy consumption. Saving: Activating this setting will meet ENERGY STAR requirement. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in this feature will increase energy consumption. Switch between Home and Retail Mode Energy...
... within ENERGY STAR requirements, if in HOME mode if this option is setup it will increase the energy consumption of your TV. FIRST TIME USE Energy Saving Features Congratulations on contrast mode setting. Picture Mode: Day setting will decrease energy consumption. Brightness... meet ENERGY STAR requirements, RETAIL mode will decrease energy consumption. Saving: Activating this setting will meet ENERGY STAR requirement. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in this feature will increase energy consumption. Switch between Home and Retail Mode Energy...
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...4. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for P50X902 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 33-49 USEFUL INFORMATION 50-57 LIMITED WARRANTY 58 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE .......... 59-65 APPENDIXES ...66-67 INDEX...q Remote Control Unit CLU-4983S (Part No. This plasma television product is not recommended. Accessories Check to be used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum...
...4. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for P50X902 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE 5-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 33-49 USEFUL INFORMATION 50-57 LIMITED WARRANTY 58 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE .......... 59-65 APPENDIXES ...66-67 INDEX...q Remote Control Unit CLU-4983S (Part No. This plasma television product is not recommended. Accessories Check to be used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum...
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...Wire Screw Clamp Wood Screws 2 places 2. NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma TV as shown below . Do not try to install by yourself. • Install the unit at least ... Clamp #2 How to hold the AC cord. Wire 50" 10 cm. 30 cm. AC Cord Installation The AC cord provided with your new Plasma Television needs to be used to reduce the reflection. Whenever...to a Wall 1. FIRST TIME USE 30° How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the corners, then support the top frame as shown below. Do...
...Wire Screw Clamp Wood Screws 2 places 2. NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma TV as shown below . Do not try to install by yourself. • Install the unit at least ... Clamp #2 How to hold the AC cord. Wire 50" 10 cm. 30 cm. AC Cord Installation The AC cord provided with your new Plasma Television needs to be used to reduce the reflection. Whenever...to a Wall 1. FIRST TIME USE 30° How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the corners, then support the top frame as shown below. Do...
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... system configured for a professional installer. How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE TABLE TOP STAND FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in the TV for the Wall Mount Bracket. Now the Table Top Stand can ... 9~11 mm. This length is not long enough. STEP (3) : TIPS TO CONSIDER FOR THE LOCATION OF THE PLASMA TELEVISION. Do not install by Hitachi for any installation of this Plasma Display Panel. The screw type :Theread ISO M6 (Metric type, do not use of the unit's specialized ventilation ...
... system configured for a professional installer. How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE TABLE TOP STAND FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in the TV for the Wall Mount Bracket. Now the Table Top Stand can ... 9~11 mm. This length is not long enough. STEP (3) : TIPS TO CONSIDER FOR THE LOCATION OF THE PLASMA TELEVISION. Do not install by Hitachi for any installation of this Plasma Display Panel. The screw type :Theread ISO M6 (Metric type, do not use of the unit's specialized ventilation ...
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... is ON with an HDMI output connection (see page 14 for reference). In order to access the INPUT menu. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. INPUT/EXIT button Press this side HDMI input for AV Equipment such as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. These buttons...o Indicating Lamp POWER switch This power switch is now ready for remote ON/OFF operation. The Plasma TV is for your preference without using the remote. It is required for the complete system. Hitachi will be displayed on the lower left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode...
... is ON with an HDMI output connection (see page 14 for reference). In order to access the INPUT menu. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. INPUT/EXIT button Press this side HDMI input for AV Equipment such as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. These buttons...o Indicating Lamp POWER switch This power switch is now ready for remote ON/OFF operation. The Plasma TV is for your preference without using the remote. It is required for the complete system. Hitachi will be displayed on the lower left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode...
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In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. HDMI 1, 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks ...control the external components with 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 your Hitachi Plasma Television. (For more detail see page 41). In this capability, such as an...
In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. HDMI 1, 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks ...control the external components with 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 your Hitachi Plasma Television. (For more detail see page 41). In this capability, such as an...
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...-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to change input mode. Picture Mode (TV) Picture mode can be programmed to access the program guide of TV and other information. Aspect (TV) Press this button to change picture size. ...the sensor for best results. • Pressing any button will illuminate the backlight for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as a SELECT feature. Please see pages 18~32 for 4...
...-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to change input mode. Picture Mode (TV) Picture mode can be programmed to access the program guide of TV and other information. Aspect (TV) Press this button to change picture size. ...the sensor for best results. • Pressing any button will illuminate the backlight for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as a SELECT feature. Please see pages 18~32 for 4...
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...interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may cause interference. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). Indicating Lamp b). or For Stand-By Power OFF 4. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your new Hitachi Plasma Television Set. 1. Press the POWER button on the Remote Control or the POWER ... CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may be sufficient. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the antenna mixer.
...interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may cause interference. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). Indicating Lamp b). or For Stand-By Power OFF 4. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your new Hitachi Plasma Television Set. 1. Press the POWER button on the Remote Control or the POWER ... CATV system Antenna Mixer NOTE Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may be sufficient. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the antenna mixer.
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... mode they will not appear again. Press the u CURSOR to the Auto Channel Scan feature on page 41. Press the SELECT button on your TV for showroom and shop use . Energy Savings Initial Settings Please Select HOME or RETAIL HOME RETAIL HOME mode meets Energy Star™ guidelines and is... On ScreenTM Setup screen will save energy and is turned on a weekly basis and channels available in your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will set the Picture to step 2. Source: t Air u Please connect the antenna or cable to find the channels available...
... mode they will not appear again. Press the u CURSOR to the Auto Channel Scan feature on page 41. Press the SELECT button on your TV for showroom and shop use . Energy Savings Initial Settings Please Select HOME or RETAIL HOME RETAIL HOME mode meets Energy Star™ guidelines and is... On ScreenTM Setup screen will save energy and is turned on a weekly basis and channels available in your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will set the Picture to step 2. Source: t Air u Please connect the antenna or cable to find the channels available...
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... source to one of video and audio inputs and outputs. The SIDE panel HDMI jack is provided as a convenience to allow you to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to white, etc...
... source to one of video and audio inputs and outputs. The SIDE panel HDMI jack is provided as a convenience to allow you to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for the location of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to white, etc...
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...9830; Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the operating guide of plugs and terminals, i.e....Cable plugs are optional, except when specified. that is played back will be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OPTICAL IN OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R STEREO SYSTEM...
...9830; Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ It may be necessary to adjust TINT to the operating guide of plugs and terminals, i.e....Cable plugs are optional, except when specified. that is played back will be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OPTICAL IN OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R STEREO SYSTEM...
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...the VCR. Match colors of the device to the INPUT 1 or 2 (VIDEO) jacks. CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 or 2: YPBPR 1. TV REAR PANEL White Red Green Blue Red DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder Home video game system NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord... to white, etc. • To return to the last channel viewed, select CABLE or AIR from the VIDEO and AUDIO OUT jack of the TV. Press the INPUT button, then select INPUT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks...
...the VCR. Match colors of the device to the INPUT 1 or 2 (VIDEO) jacks. CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 or 2: YPBPR 1. TV REAR PANEL White Red Green Blue Red DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder Home video game system NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord... to white, etc. • To return to the last channel viewed, select CABLE or AIR from the VIDEO and AUDIO OUT jack of the TV. Press the INPUT button, then select INPUT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks...
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.... The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to HDMI connection...Volume of plugs and terminals, i.e. Match colors of the amplifier is loose. • When using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of the Plasma TV to view the program from the INPUTS menu. 17 Press the INPUT button, then select HDMI 1 or 2 to an external audio amplifier, ...
.... The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to HDMI connection...Volume of plugs and terminals, i.e. Match colors of the amplifier is loose. • When using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of the Plasma TV to view the program from the INPUTS menu. 17 Press the INPUT button, then select HDMI 1 or 2 to an external audio amplifier, ...
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...program the remote to control your television. Repeat the same procedure for your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the TV button on the remote. You can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will know you wish ...). The Remote Control POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. DEVICE buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in one area.
...program the remote to control your television. Repeat the same procedure for your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the TV button on the remote. You can also delete a channel from WHITE to highlighted GREEN. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will know you wish ...). The Remote Control POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. DEVICE buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in one area.
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..., except for a more time, or VOL UP (+). Program Information Program Run Time ANALOG CHANNELS Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM ST TV-G A 480i Analog Channel Air 8 KXYZ 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Picture...Program Run Time DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption (only when available) Digital Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 Multi DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast ...
..., except for a more time, or VOL UP (+). Program Information Program Run Time ANALOG CHANNELS Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM ST TV-G A 480i Analog Channel Air 8 KXYZ 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Picture...Program Run Time DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption (only when available) Digital Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 Multi DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast ...
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... availability according to signal format in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this is normal operation of the TV. • See Appendix A on other inputs. • Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect... Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors.
... availability according to signal format in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this is normal operation of the TV. • See Appendix A on other inputs. • Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect... Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors.
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...and SELECT buttons to choose Side HDMI Input. See page 29 for automatic brightness and contrast adjustment. PHOTO INPUT S elect to access your TV DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Air or Cable signal. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast ...for day time viewing with room light. RECORD button Press to record programs when the remote is in the side panel of the Plasma TV. (For more brightness and contrast to motion. Press the EXIT button to return the picture to compete with more details about Photo Input ...
...and SELECT buttons to choose Side HDMI Input. See page 29 for automatic brightness and contrast adjustment. PHOTO INPUT S elect to access your TV DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Air or Cable signal. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast ...for day time viewing with room light. RECORD button Press to record programs when the remote is in the side panel of the Plasma TV. (For more brightness and contrast to motion. Press the EXIT button to return the picture to compete with more details about Photo Input ...
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...plus other information in the side panel of the digital photos. Photo Input This feature is useful for Camera File System). • This TV set . Rotate Slideshow Start Interval 5sec 5. After 30 seconds, the slideshow will resume or press the SELECT button again to picture. ...Input 1 Move SEL Select 2. Press the INPUT button to 3072 x 2304; Press the CURSOR PAD or to start a slideshow of your Hitachi Plasma Television. 1. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump Rotate SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to 8th: letters. While the Interval sub menu is selected. Use...
...plus other information in the side panel of the digital photos. Photo Input This feature is useful for Camera File System). • This TV set . Rotate Slideshow Start Interval 5sec 5. After 30 seconds, the slideshow will resume or press the SELECT button again to picture. ...Input 1 Move SEL Select 2. Press the INPUT button to 3072 x 2304; Press the CURSOR PAD or to start a slideshow of your Hitachi Plasma Television. 1. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump Rotate SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to 8th: letters. While the Interval sub menu is selected. Use...
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... signal. Analog channels cannot be viewed in one of the CURSOR PAD buttons. The Picture-in the remote control. Air or Cable signal TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (Yellow) (White) (Red) Home video game system REMOTE CONTROL Main Picture Sub Picture...signal. Please refer to move the subpicture. Select a channel that has a 1080p/1080i/720p signal. Picture-In Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for PIP availability. The Orange highlighted channel display will appear in PIP mode. PIP button Press the PIP...
... signal. Analog channels cannot be viewed in one of the CURSOR PAD buttons. The Picture-in the remote control. Air or Cable signal TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (Yellow) (White) (Red) Home video game system REMOTE CONTROL Main Picture Sub Picture...signal. Please refer to move the subpicture. Select a channel that has a 1080p/1080i/720p signal. Picture-In Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for PIP availability. The Orange highlighted channel display will appear in PIP mode. PIP button Press the PIP...