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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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... instructions. Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your HITACHI plasma television. A polarized plug has two system of the building, as to notify you operate these units. apparatus. 11. Servicing is ...TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. built up static charges. Do not block any way, such as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. replacement of HITACHI plasma televisions. Do not apply excessive pulling force to comply with the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ...
... instructions. Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your HITACHI plasma television. A polarized plug has two system of the building, as to notify you operate these units. apparatus. 11. Servicing is ...TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. built up static charges. Do not block any way, such as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. replacement of HITACHI plasma televisions. Do not apply excessive pulling force to comply with the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ...
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...Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use of programs broadcast by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Public viewing of copyrighted material...information, contact your TV screen. Caution Adjust only those controls that is protected by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Reverse engineering or disassembly is designed to operate on plasma display panel. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as improper changes or ...
...Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use of programs broadcast by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Public viewing of copyrighted material...information, contact your TV screen. Caution Adjust only those controls that is protected by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Reverse engineering or disassembly is designed to operate on plasma display panel. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as improper changes or ...
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...ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Note : The accessories for important information related to the wall mount. This plasma television product is WM07L. This stand for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees ...them out. 3. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is not recommended. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material....
...ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Note : The accessories for important information related to the wall mount. This plasma television product is WM07L. This stand for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees ...them out. 3. The wall mount unit for the 50" and 42" models is not recommended. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi P42H401, P42H401A, P50H401 and P50H401A models. Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material....
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... warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of hitting themselves (for stability. First time use 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 safely. A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm... Securing to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is not included (Optional). However, if you purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask for model P55H401 and P55H4011 is connected to a cable TV system or to a table-top 1. Also...
... warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of hitting themselves (for stability. First time use 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 safely. A 42" 4 in. 10 cm 50" 4 in. 10 cm... Securing to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is not included (Optional). However, if you purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask for model P55H401 and P55H4011 is connected to a cable TV system or to a table-top 1. Also...
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... clamp to tighten the AC cord 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 model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be... of the base metal. 6 For 50 " model please assemble this clamp to hold the AC cord. First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on its Table top stand. then pull the...
... clamp to tighten the AC cord 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 model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be... of the base metal. 6 For 50 " model please assemble this clamp to hold the AC cord. First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on its Table top stand. then pull the...
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...refer to hold the TV and the Base ; This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the TV . For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- First time use How 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 your tv. 7 Use with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. This metal is use to...
...refer to hold the TV and the Base ; This Plasma Display Panel for your TV. This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of the TV . For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- First time use How 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 your tv. 7 Use with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. This metal is use to...
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...How to set up your tv. 8 Use with other Wall Mount is use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. so it needs to separate the TV from the stand base. This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of your TV. NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT base ..., P42H4011 and P42H4011A CAUTION- Remove these 2 screws back to hold the TV STAND BASE; Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of the TV .
...How to set up your tv. 8 Use with other Wall Mount is use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. so it needs to separate the TV from the stand base. This Plasma Display Panel for the Plasma TV depending on the back of your TV. NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT base ..., P42H4011 and P42H4011A CAUTION- Remove these 2 screws back to hold the TV STAND BASE; Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of the TV .
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.../CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from outside light may cause interference. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna...
.../CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from outside light may cause interference. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna...
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... for best results. 11 CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes the channel. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers...
... for best results. 11 CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes the channel. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers...
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...-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 15 for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ Upgrade Card This card slot is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to ...a software upgrade is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to OFF or the TV is located on the TV screen. In order to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH EJECT ቩ ...
...-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 15 for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. Hitachi will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ Upgrade Card This card slot is for reference). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to ...a software upgrade is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to OFF or the TV is located on the TV screen. In order to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH EJECT ቩ ...
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The Plasma TV is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/... 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. picture is selected. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner...
The Plasma TV is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To turn ON/... 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. picture is selected. Remote Control can not turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner...
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First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of video and audio inputs and outputs. Note : Special device cables will be made from coaxial shielded ...
First time use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of video and audio inputs and outputs. Note : Special device cables will be made from coaxial shielded ...
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...the AUDIO IN R of the amplifier is a fixed output. Connect an optical cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of a separate... Rear Panel. 2. If both are connected, S-Video takes priority. 22 The "OPTICAL OUT" from the Optical out to the Optical input of the Plasma TV to the VIDEO out jack on the right. 2. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear Panel to the INPUT...
...the AUDIO IN R of the amplifier is a fixed output. Connect an optical cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of a separate... Rear Panel. 2. If both are connected, S-Video takes priority. 22 The "OPTICAL OUT" from the Optical out to the Optical input of the Plasma TV to the VIDEO out jack on the right. 2. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear Panel to the INPUT...
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... instructions on how to program the remote to control your DVD player). 23 To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver. To operate your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD...
... instructions on how to program the remote to control your DVD player). 23 To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver. To operate your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD...
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Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. This part of the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display 32 NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for illustration purposes only, therefore; Use ... the SELECT button to quickly exit from a menu. On-Screen Display 1. 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 display the different features on the remote control to select. 3. doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the...
Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. This part of the On-Screen Display menu. On-Screen Display 32 NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for illustration purposes only, therefore; Use ... the SELECT button to quickly exit from a menu. On-Screen Display 1. 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 display the different features on the remote control to select. 3. doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the...
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... 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to enhance the shadow detail in the same manner. 2. When film is selected, you are shot...
... 30 frames or 60 fields like video. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to enhance the shadow detail in the same manner. 2. When film is selected, you are shot...
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... PAD ̇ or ̈ to enjoy sound playback in the same manner. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass Boost This function allows to two or three dimensions. Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your speaker system...
... PAD ̇ or ̈ to enjoy sound playback in the same manner. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass Boost This function allows to two or three dimensions. Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your speaker system...
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... made after this function and the screen at right will disappear after the ON TIMER has been activated , the OFF TIMER will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Please Set Clock First Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Move...
... made after this function and the screen at right will disappear after the ON TIMER has been activated , the OFF TIMER will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Please Set Clock First Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Move...
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... Return 2. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for at least 10 minutes to the Plasma Television. Press the EXIT button to return to select your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to normal viewing. Image Power This function...
... Return 2. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for at least 10 minutes to the Plasma Television. Press the EXIT button to return to select your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to normal viewing. Image Power This function...