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...splashing and objects filled with applicable environmental laws. Original contrast can be restored quickly by turning power On/Off with a protective earthing connection. To prevent electric shock, do not ...that contrast reduces to minimize image retention on unit. Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection ...parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are NOT COVERED by your TV screen. If still images are covered in Canada). FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Caution Adjust...
...splashing and objects filled with applicable environmental laws. Original contrast can be restored quickly by turning power On/Off with a protective earthing connection. To prevent electric shock, do not ...that contrast reduces to minimize image retention on unit. Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than 2.5 minutes, protection ...parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are NOT COVERED by your TV screen. If still images are covered in Canada). FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 Caution Adjust...
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...First time use Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted 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.... 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 . 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Using wood screws (two) fasten ...
...First time use Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted 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.... 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 . 10 cm * Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching the wall when turning the TV. Using wood screws (two) fasten ...
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... as SELECT feature. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL) Changes the mode of the Remote Control. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on your VCR and DVD. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control...cursor to navigate through the the OSD, INPUTS. (-) BUTTON (TV,STB) The (-) button is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR) Controls the functions of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to pause other devices. ...
... as SELECT feature. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL) Changes the mode of the Remote Control. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR) Turns the selected device on your VCR and DVD. MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to control...cursor to navigate through the the OSD, INPUTS. (-) BUTTON (TV,STB) The (-) button is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR) Controls the functions of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to pause other devices. ...
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... is for external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with pictures taken on a Digital Camera, to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be displayed on the TV screen. It is for stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is... unplugged, the clock will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This card slot is set TV features to adjust the sound level. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to access the INPUT menu. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-...
... is for external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with pictures taken on a Digital Camera, to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be displayed on the TV screen. It is for stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is... unplugged, the clock will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቩ UPGRADE CARD This card slot is set TV features to adjust the sound level. Hitachi will notify you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to access the INPUT menu. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-...
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... stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right side of the TV. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is ON ; When the main power switch is turned off or in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To... right corner of the TV. 13 Off TV MAIN POWER is selected. Lights Red OFF. When the main power switch on the TV is ON. (Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is no sync. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate.
... stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right side of the TV. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is ON ; When the main power switch is turned off or in use Front Panel Controls ቪ POWER light indicator To... right corner of the TV. 13 Off TV MAIN POWER is selected. Lights Red OFF. When the main power switch on the TV is ON. (Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by ) Lights Blue Lights Orange Blinking Blue On TV MAIN POWER is no sync. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate.
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... The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set the remote control to TV mode). ³ · MODE Indicator · » Turns on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 for a more brightness and contrast to motion...
... The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set the remote control to TV mode). ³ · MODE Indicator · » Turns on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 for a more brightness and contrast to motion...
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... sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are used to WHITE. When the TV power is turned on. Channel selection may also be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be performed by CHANNEL (CH) UP (̆) or... will default to record programs when the remote is in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is set when the TV is turned on and Closed Caption is GREEN. You can add any channel to your regular tuned channels. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button...
... sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are used to WHITE. When the TV power is turned on. Channel selection may also be at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will be performed by CHANNEL (CH) UP (̆) or... will default to record programs when the remote is in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is set when the TV is turned on and Closed Caption is GREEN. You can add any channel to your regular tuned channels. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button...
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Release the SOURCE SELECT button. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -Aspect -PIP -Pause -CC -Inputs (only if -Vol Up & Down programmed, refer -Mute to page 36) MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer ...to match the remote system of cable boxes. The remote control will turn off your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR...
Release the SOURCE SELECT button. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -Aspect -PIP -Pause -CC -Inputs (only if -Vol Up & Down programmed, refer -Mute to page 36) MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer ...to match the remote system of cable boxes. The remote control will turn off your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR...
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...-Pause MY Satellite RECEIVER/ SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: -Mute -Inputs (Only if programmed, refer to pages 37-38 for pre- The remote control will turn off your set -top-box/satellite codes : -Power -Cursor & Select -Number PAD -Menu -Exit -Info -Enter, Dash -Channel Up & Down -Guide... -Last CH ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions The Remote Control OPERATING THE PRECODED ...
...-Pause MY Satellite RECEIVER/ SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: -Mute -Inputs (Only if programmed, refer to pages 37-38 for pre- The remote control will turn off your set -top-box/satellite codes : -Power -Cursor & Select -Number PAD -Menu -Exit -Info -Enter, Dash -Channel Up & Down -Guide... -Last CH ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions The Remote Control OPERATING THE PRECODED ...
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...DVD player. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player operating guide. 3. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code. ቢ 5. Hold down the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote control to ቢ position ... precoded DVD codes : -Power -Number PAD -Menu -Play, Stop, Pause, -Info RWD, FWD, Skip RWD, -Cursor & Select Skip FWD. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If your DVD player. In the unlikely event...
...DVD player. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player operating guide. 3. If the DVD player does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code. ቢ 5. Hold down the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote control to ቢ position ... precoded DVD codes : -Power -Number PAD -Menu -Play, Stop, Pause, -Info RWD, FWD, Skip RWD, -Cursor & Select Skip FWD. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. If your DVD player. In the unlikely event...
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The indicator light will turn off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code is entered. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and ... -Info -Record -Cursor & Select -Channel Up & Down -Number PAD -Last CH -RWD -Enter -Dash (-) -Play,Pause,Stop -FWD,Skip FWD ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Hold down the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code...VCR/PVR (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes). ቢ The Remote Control 1. If the VCR/PVR does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code...
The indicator light will turn off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code is entered. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and ... -Info -Record -Cursor & Select -Channel Up & Down -Number PAD -Last CH -RWD -Enter -Dash (-) -Play,Pause,Stop -FWD,Skip FWD ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Hold down the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code...VCR/PVR (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes). ቢ The Remote Control 1. If the VCR/PVR does not turn off , try a different four digit preset code...
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... List. Choose the picture format aspect ratio. Eliminates the noise between 3 pictures modes; Select Optical Output options. Reset The Software Select to upgrade TV software and to display dialogue/text. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Aspect in fixed setting between three Audio Setup Internal Speakers Auto Noise... Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Clock Settings. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Select between stations. Set The Quick Start Options Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. NOTE: 1.
... List. Choose the picture format aspect ratio. Eliminates the noise between 3 pictures modes; Select Optical Output options. Reset The Software Select to upgrade TV software and to display dialogue/text. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Aspect in fixed setting between three Audio Setup Internal Speakers Auto Noise... Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Clock Settings. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Select between stations. Set The Quick Start Options Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. NOTE: 1.
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..., and SHARPNESS can be reconciled. Set MPEG NR to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 42 This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. 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 video for...
..., and SHARPNESS can be reconciled. Set MPEG NR to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 42 This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. 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 video for...
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...; or ̈ to highlight surround option. 2.- Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to adjust the function. 3. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio NOTE: If TREBLE is the concept of expanding... stereo contents. On-Screen Display 44 Surround Surround sound is selected you are adjusting Treble 50% treble. Bass Boost This function allows to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass Boost Audio Source Off Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel Off...
...; or ̈ to highlight surround option. 2.- Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to adjust the function. 3. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Audio NOTE: If TREBLE is the concept of expanding... stereo contents. On-Screen Display 44 Surround Surround sound is selected you are adjusting Treble 50% treble. Bass Boost This function allows to enhance the low frequency audio performance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Bass Boost Audio Source Off Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel Off...
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...except the POWER button. Engage Lock 0 Locks Change Access Code 0 Engage Lock Movie Ratings 0 TV Ratings 0 Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Region 5 Move SEL Select When ENGAGE LOCK is turned on, all buttons on ratings systems used in Canada that you feel may be set individually. When...Code 1. Picture-in U.S. Press the SELECT button to your ACCESS CODE NUMBER, use the factory code 7777 to its content (see page 50). To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code (0000) to select. Please Enter Access Code...
...except the POWER button. Engage Lock 0 Locks Change Access Code 0 Engage Lock Movie Ratings 0 TV Ratings 0 Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Region 5 Move SEL Select When ENGAGE LOCK is turned on, all buttons on ratings systems used in Canada that you feel may be set individually. When...Code 1. Picture-in U.S. Press the SELECT button to your ACCESS CODE NUMBER, use the factory code 7777 to its content (see page 50). To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code (0000) to select. Please Enter Access Code...
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...and to activate and set your Timer from 30 minutes to set it's TIMER. 6. NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off. Use the CURSOR PADS to select the option. 3. Press the SELECT button to highlight SET DAY/ NIGHT TIMER settings. Press EXIT to quit the... menu or select SET DAY/ NIGHT TIMER to return to set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ repeatedly to the previous menu. Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set...
...and to activate and set your Timer from 30 minutes to set it's TIMER. 6. NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off. Use the CURSOR PADS to select the option. 3. Press the SELECT button to highlight SET DAY/ NIGHT TIMER settings. Press EXIT to quit the... menu or select SET DAY/ NIGHT TIMER to return to set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ repeatedly to the previous menu. Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set...
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... select START TIME AM/PM. 4. AM AM Jan. 1 2007 Cable ------- ❑ Event3 : -- : -- The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will disappear after this function and the screen at right will appear. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ to return to highlight and... Event4 : -- : -- When the INFO button is enabled. Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. If the clock is not set the channel the TV will tune into. 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆ or ̄ to MONTH. 8. Use the ...
... select START TIME AM/PM. 4. AM AM Jan. 1 2007 Cable ------- ❑ Event3 : -- : -- The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on the screen will disappear after this function and the screen at right will appear. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ to return to highlight and... Event4 : -- : -- When the INFO button is enabled. Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. If the clock is not set the channel the TV will tune into. 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆ or ̄ to MONTH. 8. Use the ...
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...screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to highlight Screen Wipe. 2. Option 1 Setup Set The Screen... normal viewing. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to refresh any damage that may occur. 1. Press the EXIT button to return to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for a black background (no picture can resolve pattern mark to a certain degree, if...
...screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to highlight Screen Wipe. 2. Option 1 Setup Set The Screen... normal viewing. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to refresh any damage that may occur. 1. Press the EXIT button to return to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for a black background (no picture can resolve pattern mark to a certain degree, if...
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... LINK option and ̇ or ̈ to INPUT 3 automatically, when the INPUT 3 input device is selected, the TV will turn on your TV as described above. 2. To do this, turn on and switch to select between the Off and Auto settings. On-Screen Display 59 Auto When AUTO is... HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** Move SEL Return 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to previous menu. This is now reset and will automatically turn the TV on . NOTE: 1. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The Quick Start Options Reset The...
... LINK option and ̇ or ̈ to INPUT 3 automatically, when the INPUT 3 input device is selected, the TV will turn on your TV as described above. 2. To do this, turn on and switch to select between the Off and Auto settings. On-Screen Display 59 Auto When AUTO is... HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** Move SEL Return 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to previous menu. This is now reset and will automatically turn the TV on . NOTE: 1. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The Quick Start Options Reset The...
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...quit menu or select SET THE CLOSED CAPTIONS to return to change. Caption Display: ON/OFF will turn the Mute/Soft Mute is for Analog programs. This function will turn the AUTO will help choose and set available mode and channel. Setup Set The Closed Captions OR ...sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region). 3 is sometimes used for digital programs. This function will not be available with this TV. 2. Digital Captions Language will help choose and set available language, font, size and style of digital captions. 1. Setup Set The Closed Captions Closed...
...quit menu or select SET THE CLOSED CAPTIONS to return to change. Caption Display: ON/OFF will turn the Mute/Soft Mute is for Analog programs. This function will turn the AUTO will help choose and set available mode and channel. Setup Set The Closed Captions OR ...sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region). 3 is sometimes used for digital programs. This function will not be available with this TV. 2. Digital Captions Language will help choose and set available language, font, size and style of digital captions. 1. Setup Set The Closed Captions Closed...