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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
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...DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are displayed for home and other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug with remote control or power switch on plasma display panel. Please note that is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as ...disassembly is used as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving images are NOT COVERED by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. For more than the specified voltage. Prevention of the plasma television. For product recycling and disposal information...
...DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are displayed for home and other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug with remote control or power switch on plasma display panel. Please note that is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as ...disassembly is used as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving images are NOT COVERED by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. For more than the specified voltage. Prevention of the plasma television. For product recycling and disposal information...
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... of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery compartment. 5. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Note : The accessories for the remote control. Wall Mount unit is designed for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Match the batteries to the wall mount. models: Note: Please visit our...
... of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery compartment. 5. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Note : The accessories for the remote control. Wall Mount unit is designed for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Match the batteries to the wall mount. models: Note: Please visit our...
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...SAT) Changes the mode of your TV. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- The TV's remote control sensor is displayed. POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on the screen. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ... best results. 11 CC BUTTON (TV) Press to record programs. LEGEND TV- GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL) Accesses the program guide of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes...
...SAT) Changes the mode of your TV. INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT) Displays various information on and off. Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- The TV's remote control sensor is displayed. POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on the screen. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ... best results. 11 CC BUTTON (TV) Press to record programs. LEGEND TV- GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL) Accesses the program guide of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes...
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...NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is required for future software upgrades. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your TV. 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...for stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is set TV features to your preference without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT Use the front ...
...NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is required for future software upgrades. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your TV. 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...for stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is set TV features to your preference without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ HDMI-FRONT Use the front ...
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... when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቭ INPUT-FRONT JACKS INPUT-FRONT provide composite Video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to Off. The Plasma TV is now ready for...
... when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቭ INPUT-FRONT JACKS INPUT-FRONT provide composite Video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. ቪ Indicating Lamp ቫ R/C sensor Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to Off. The Plasma TV is now ready for...
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...). ቤ MONITOR OUT & AUDIO OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals (CABLE/AIR or INPUTS ) which are trademarks or registered trademarks of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for both inputs. Use the audio and video inputs...
...). ቤ MONITOR OUT & AUDIO OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals (CABLE/AIR or INPUTS ) which are trademarks or registered trademarks of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for both inputs. Use the audio and video inputs...
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... DVD player (see page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your set -top-box or satellite receiver. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV...
... DVD player (see page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your set -top-box or satellite receiver. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV...
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...contrast to compete with less brightness and contrast for how to change between Day (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 toggle between each of these modes. ¶ ¾ » ...DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when ³ the remote is in TV mode. · MODE buttons · These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ² which...
...contrast to compete with less brightness and contrast for how to change between Day (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 toggle between each of these modes. ¶ ¾ » ...DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when ³ the remote is in TV mode. · MODE buttons · These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on ´ ¿ » ² which...
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... towards the edges of the display area in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the TV 25 The Remote Control 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...
... towards the edges of the display area in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the TV 25 The Remote Control 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...
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Control ´ INPUTS button When the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT .... º GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of this button is only applicable when the remote control is connected to INPUT 1 INFO S-IN: 1 480i 3:17PM ² CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to check the channel being used. AIR/CABLE...
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Control ´ INPUTS button When the remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT .... º GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of this button is only applicable when the remote control is connected to INPUT 1 INFO S-IN: 1 480i 3:17PM ² CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to check the channel being used. AIR/CABLE...
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..., if it is in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is turned off completely (MUTE). How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then wait... have subchannel numbers indicated by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from your regular tuned channels. Cable 6 The Remote Control MUTE Volume 8 FAV CH FAV Cable 6 MUTE Soft Mute 8 FAV CH Cable 6 Mute 8 Closed Captioning will be performed by CHANNEL (CH)...
..., if it is in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is turned off completely (MUTE). How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¹ VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (̆ or ̄) until you wish to tune then wait... have subchannel numbers indicated by pressing and holding down the FAV CH button until the displayed channel turns from your regular tuned channels. Cable 6 The Remote Control MUTE Volume 8 FAV CH FAV Cable 6 MUTE Soft Mute 8 FAV CH Cable 6 Mute 8 Closed Captioning will be performed by CHANNEL (CH)...
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... box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. The remote will turn off your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode. · PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the... chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The Remote Control for pre-codes). » 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for Cable Box Functions...
... box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. The remote will turn off your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode. · PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the... chosen precoded cable codes. » EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The Remote Control for pre-codes). » 1. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown below for Cable Box Functions...
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... code is programmed for the set -top-box/satellite receiver. If the set - ³ top-box/satellite systems (refer below . The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operation of your set -top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. SATELLITE BRAND... CODES 2006 DIRECT TV 09 ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODES PANASONIC 05 RCA 06 SAMSUNG 07 ZENITH 08 MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/ SET...
... code is programmed for the set -top-box/satellite receiver. If the set - ³ top-box/satellite systems (refer below . The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operation of your set -top-box/satellite receiver operating guide. 3. SATELLITE BRAND... CODES 2006 DIRECT TV 09 ECOSTAR 03 HITACHI 00 HUGHES 04 RCA 01 SONY 02 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODES PANASONIC 05 RCA 06 SAMSUNG 07 ZENITH 08 MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/ SET...
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...DVD player operating guide. 3. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 ...DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above . ³ DVD button This button allows the remote to operate different types of your DVD player (refer below . The remote control will now control your DVD player when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for DVD...
...DVD player operating guide. 3. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. · DVD BRAND CODES APEX 10 GO VIDEO 09 HITACHI 00 KENWOOD 11 PANASONIC 02 PIONEER 03 RCA 04 ...DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above . ³ DVD button This button allows the remote to operate different types of your DVD player (refer below . The remote control will now control your DVD player when the correct two digit preset code is programmed for DVD...
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.... · · VCR BRAND CODES AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51,18 MAGNAVOX 12, 13 MITSUBISHI 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC 40, 41 PANASONIC 10..., 11 PHILIPS 14 SAMSUNG 25, 26,17 SHARP 31, 32 SONY 07, 08, 09 TOSHIBA 15 ZENITH 35 MY VCR PLAYER CODE IS 31 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. NOTE: Refer to operate different types of your VCR...
.... · · VCR BRAND CODES AIWA 48 DAEWOO 45 EMERSON 20, 21, 22, 23 FISHER 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI 52 G E 33 GOLD STAR 36 HITACHI 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC 49, 50, 51,18 MAGNAVOX 12, 13 MITSUBISHI 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC 40, 41 PANASONIC 10..., 11 PHILIPS 14 SAMSUNG 25, 26,17 SHARP 31, 32 SONY 07, 08, 09 TOSHIBA 15 ZENITH 35 MY VCR PLAYER CODE IS 31 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. NOTE: Refer to operate different types of your VCR...
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... (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Press EXIT on the remote control to use. NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages...quickly exit from a menu. On-Screen Display 32 Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select. 3. This part of the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display 1.
... (buttons ̆,̄,̇ and ̈) and highlight a different feature of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Press EXIT on the remote control to use. NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages...quickly exit from a menu. On-Screen Display 32 Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select This part of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select. 3. This part of the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display 1.
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... any of the video inputs. 1. Move SEL Return 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈ to watch a movie with your TV as described above. 2. If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is convenient when you want to select your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. Setup Set The Inputs...
... any of the video inputs. 1. Move SEL Return 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈ to watch a movie with your TV as described above. 2. If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is convenient when you want to select your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. Setup Set The Inputs...
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... the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to fail. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to the plasma screen. This protective...) 1. Press the POWER SWITCH (ON/OFF SWITCH) once. 2. DO NOT Do not clean your Plasma Television. When the batteries run down, remote control operation will not be used for instance, when you go on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically ©...
... the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to fail. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to the plasma screen. This protective...) 1. Press the POWER SWITCH (ON/OFF SWITCH) once. 2. DO NOT Do not clean your Plasma Television. When the batteries run down, remote control operation will not be used for instance, when you go on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically ©...
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...All specifications, weights, and dimensions are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Useful Information 59 Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component Y, PB,PR 2 • Composite Video 4 • S-Video 1 • Antenna (...: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Region 5 (Downloadable V-Chip) • Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification • HDMI (High...
...All specifications, weights, and dimensions are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Useful Information 59 Please access www.hitachi.us /tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component Y, PB,PR 2 • Composite Video 4 • S-Video 1 • Antenna (...: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Region 5 (Downloadable V-Chip) • Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification • HDMI (High...