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PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for 42HDX61, 55HDX61 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...51-78 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 79-88 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 89-99
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warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television. Plasma television consists of AVC center and display
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cable system providing such programming. A CableCARD provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may
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not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. This TTB55 stand for use only with Hitachi 55HDX61. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting
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USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over and prevent . Handgrips 42" 55" ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is
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VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 8 to 18 feet from
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TV) to the antenna jack on the television. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders correctly to display the signal on the Plasma Television. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable some of your TV functions from an external home control system. USB Cable This
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PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer.
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FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode.
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. NOTES: 1. 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or RGB is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use. Remote Control can not
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ቫ ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ 42" Monitor Bottom View 55" Monitor Bottom View ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you to switch between two separate the remote control, you can select each video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc
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control the external components with your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 77 to activate this
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the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display the following respective screens. CableCARD is installed the EXIT button to exit the second screen. Acquiring Data. Please wait. In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider CableCARD(
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CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY Display Monitor 42" Back of Display Monitor 55" To AC outlet Core To AC outlet Core NOTE: Please use HITACHI specified cable. are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: Front panel of AVC
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EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you 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 each component. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and
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#1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 4 in example on page 25). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 16
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#1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 4 in example on page 25). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 17
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if the connection is loose. 2. The HDMI input on INPUT 1 or 2 contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of video contents. 3. HDMI is
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect
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television and the external device to communicate with one another. When using IEEE1394 connections, you enable video and audio digital data the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder)
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To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AVC center is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio
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your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. You can use your Hitachi remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. The Plasma Television AVC Center has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Each IR Mouse cable
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the A/V Net button on the remote control. 1. Use CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to select Device Setup. 2. Press the SELECT button on the remote control. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not
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AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) FIRST TIME USE VCR BRAND CODE Admiral 0000 HI-Q 0047 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems 0042 JVC 0067, 0041 Jensen 0041 KEC 0037, 0278 KLH 0072 Kenwood
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USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE: Cables are
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to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each 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
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THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE 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 VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video
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THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL 16:9 ZOOM (2) 480i/480P Input 16:9 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to Press the SELECT button to tune the subchannel of choice. NOTE: The availability of Channel Guide Information will depend on the type of Antenna input (Analog, Digital) and Cable subscription. ቭ
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REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቯ AV NET button Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the Plasma TV's remote the Custom options and following the instructions of the AV NET learning wizard
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the pre-code library, listed on page 24. For example, after programming your equipment to
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT RGB input (see pages 79-88). Select to choose for IEEE 1394 Input (see page 36). THE REMOTE CONTROL 33
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 THE REMOTE CONTROL No. 7/10 03/04/03 1632x1232
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a file name format. 3. Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304; JPEG format should conform with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. This TV set displays only digital pictures
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TO USE THE REMOTE TO A/V NET GUIDE CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this camcorder (Digital Video Camcorder) or a PC. 4. The On-Screen-Display will not disappear until the EXIT button is pressed. 5. Not all devices with IEEE1394 capability are compatible with this TV. Any compatibility problems
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CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to PM REC --:-- AM --:-- AM Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast
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CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR
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THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and
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THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i component input or Digital signal. To prevent a pattern burn,
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A/V NET GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze picture will freeze). Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing
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remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to pages 49-50 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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ባ GUIDE ቢ PRE-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons ባ ቢ These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded set-topbox/satellite codes. ቢ ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. THE REMOTE CONTROL MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer to pages 49-50 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote control TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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the remote to match the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer to pages 49-50 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR. 2. Aim the remote TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ቢ ባ A/V NET ቢ GUIDE ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY VCR/PVR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ቢ ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ቢ ቢ MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: CD AMP/RCVR NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the Audio equipment for operation of the buttons exclusively
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REMOTE "ENT" BUTTON TO A/V NET GUIDE ACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it's ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of the TV EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV) ᕃ
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THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE REMOTE HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your convenience. The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used. CH + ባ ቦ ቪ VOL - SELECT MUTE CH - MENU EXIT ቢ POWER A/V NET VOL + FAV CH INPUTS ቫ ቤ ብ ቧ ቨ ቩ (Patent
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/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND A/V NET GUIDE AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE ABS 1972 Admiral 0048, 0081 Harwood 0072 Headquarter 0046 Hewlett Packard 1972 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105 Howard Computers 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBuy Power 1972 JVC 0067, 0041,
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PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND A/V NET GUIDE AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL NSC 0063 Novaplex 0618 Oak 0019 Optimus 0021 Pace Instrument . . 0869, 0547, 0554 Gradiente 0856 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 homecable 0238 Hughes Network Systems 1142 0749, 1749, 1442, 1443, 1444 Hytek 0095 IQ
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Display) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press the A/V NET button on the remote control to access the AV
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Video Audio Aspect Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Treble Bass Balance SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Audio Source Internal Speakers
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picture ratings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings
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Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) 42" Day 55" 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% High Middle Dynamic Off Off Off 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% Low Dynamic Off
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VIDEO Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% 50% High Middle Dynamic Night Use the
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VIDEO Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select ANT
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NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special VIDEO, 480i 480p/720p/1080i 55" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 42" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 2. All Video settings are independent
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that can be turned ON or OFF. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system, turn this feature OFF. When set to OFF, the Plasma TV speakers and the subwoofer output are OFF. Also,
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® Digital and PCM. Dolby® Digital - Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby® Digital only decoder; but also to raise the volume of low sound. This is only effective when the TV is connected via the optical out (digital audio) to an amplifier/receiver with a
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Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. ASPECT Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Aspect Mode 16:9 Standard 4:3 Standard 4:3 Zoom1 Auto Aspect 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Expanded 4:3 Zoom2 Vertical Position 0 Move SEL Return Auto
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CHANNEL MANAGER Chan. Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel Manager List. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Chan. Manager Set The Antenna Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel
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"close" to exit. NOTE: The Signal Meter will not be available (grayed out) when watching analog channels. Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your Favorite (FAV
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tapes based on motion picture ratings. Picturein-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 64). When TV RATINGS is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked. Picture-in-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 65). Use
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TV will not block it. 2. Blocking "NOT RATED (NR)" programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service System (EAS) message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general public. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television
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or select TV RATINGS to return to the previous menu. TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart N/A TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV System (EAS) message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general public. When you receive such messages, the Projection Television
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Ratings Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Locks
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in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move selected. Once rating is selected, for example 8 ans+, all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher will be automatically blocked. Press EXIT to
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settings. Press the SELECT button to set the Time and Date. Press EXIT to quit the menu. NOTES: When "Daylight Saving Correction" is checked "✓", the TV will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 68
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to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's Day/Night Picture Mode automatically. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Timer Recording Move SEL Select
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for more than three hours if you do not plan to control your television with the remote control. CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the On and Off Timers. For safety, the TV should be turned off when you are away from home. 70 ON-SCREEN
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priority over the Event Timer. If the Timer Recording is set at the same time as the Event Timer or overlaps with each other, the TV will only perform the function of the Timer Recording. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 71
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Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ on the remote to highlight the function desired. Video Set Monitor Out Move SEL Select Setup CableCARD Info. Set AV Control Upgrades Set Stand-By Mode Move SEL Return Use CURSOR PAD to select the sub-menu of your
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such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to hide screen burn. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed
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Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. SETUP Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Move SEL Return Setup Set The Inputs Rename List Video1 Video2 AVR CAM DVD DVD2 Video3 CBL DVD3
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input device is turned on. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically when the Video2 input device is turned on (VCR, laserdisc, or DVD) and any of the
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sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as Service: [1 2 3 4 5 6] Language: [Unknown ] Font : [Default 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8] Size : Standard Small Large Style : Standard High Visibility [HITACHI
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to control some of the TV functions from an external home control system. Setup CableCARD Info. Set AV Control Upgrades Set Stand-By Mode Move SEL Return control systems which are commercially available. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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-By function must be set to OFF to return your TV set to the power saving Stand-By mode. Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows the customer to turn the plasma display left or right using the remote control. This feature is optional for the 55" model. Video Audio Aspect
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BOX AUDIO OUT D-SUB 15 Pin RGB Cable (Optional) Audio Cable (Optional) This Plasma Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below. 1. RGB input signal. This Plasma Television can accept the following signal formats. Recommended Signal List Signal Mode No. Signal Name
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new settings (more than 15) will over-write the first user's setting, second setting and so on. 3. Operation in RGB mode in relation to TV functions are shown below. No. Item 1 Video Control 2 AV Net 3 Audio Settings 4 Closed Caption 5 Clock 6 Monitor Out 7 Lock 8 Auto Link Operation Contrast and
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INPUT 0.7Vpp/1.0Vpp NOTE: Interlaced signal is not available. 6. RGB input signal will not appear at all when receiving a signal which is not supported by this product. If the setting is wrong, the Display Monitor will display: NO SYNC. SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ. Without sync POWER SAVING mode
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RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 1. Press the INPUTS button, then use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE. 2. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. USING THE RGB INPUT Video Aspect Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel This
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picture details (Off, Low, Medium or High). Recall the factory preset data of the RGB Video Settings. Aspect Setup Power Swivel Real Normal Full the phase to correct blurred or unstable images. Recall the factory preset data of the RGB setup settings. Set the preferred input signal level. Turns
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to quit. NOTES: 1. Contrast can be set up to 110% if CURSOR PAD ̈ is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds. 2. See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast. BRIGHTNESS Video Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Reset Move SEL Select This feature allows you to
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USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY ENHANCER Enhances the picture detail. Video Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Reset Move SEL Select 100% 50% High Off Reset Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to set ENHANCER Off, Low, Medium or High. Press SELECT button to ACCEPT and EXIT to quit.
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. • Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUTO ADJUST. • Select a bright image for display while AUTO ADJUST takes place. • If AUTO ADJUST terminates unsuccessfully, try AUTO ADJUST again. If AUTO ADJUST fails several times in succession, try using manual
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USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe. HORIZONTAL CLOCK Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Input Level Black Side Panel Move SEL Select Adjust 0 0 0 0 Reset 0.7V Off Use
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to turn the plasma display left or right using the remote control. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Power Swivel Move Unlocked SEL Set Exit OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand. Use CURSOR PAD ̈ to rotate the TV to the right
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CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Plasma Television. Avoid repeatedly touching the screen. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc
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RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal
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USEFUL INFO SYMPTOMS No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor © Picture blurred © Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color © Poor color © © ©©© © © ©©© © © ©©© © © ©©© © © © ©©© © ©©© 91
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This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug &
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and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order Hitachi
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Menu Control (3 Language) • New AV Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote 2 IR Mouse cables included Control Codes Stored in www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home
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a week, 24 hours a day (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50
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EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) for a copy. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la période couverte par la garantie, sur le fonctionnement ou
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Ratings (Canadian - French 67 TV Time Out 70 M Matrix Surround 58 Menu Preference Language 72 Background 73 Monitor Out 77 P Perfect Volume 58 Photo Input 34-35 Picture Mode 54 Picture-in-Picture (PIP 39-41 Position (RGB Input) Horizontal 86 Vertical 86 R Remote Control Functions 27-50
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agreement between you and Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HAL-HED"). By using this Hitachi digital television (the "DTV") country to which the U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services, which currently include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran,
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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; LOSS OF GOODWILL, EXPENDITURES MADE OR COMMITTED FOR IN RELIANCE ON
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