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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for 42HDT79, 55HDT79 42HDX99 and 55HDX99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-24 THE REMOTE CONTROL...25-44 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...45-80 USEFUL INFORMATION...81-88 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 89-97 APPENDIXES...98-99 INDEX...
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for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
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digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable company. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television
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. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does 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. 2. This stand for use only with Hitachi 42HDX99 and
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the wall when turning the TV. 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC cord. 3. If you purchased the wall mount bracket
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How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base ; so it needs to be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base. First time use STAND PLATE METAL
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use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 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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IR window of your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your TV to control your cable box and VCR. Power Swivel Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the Plasma Television. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS IEEE1394 Cable (HDX
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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- Remote Control. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on and off. MODE INDICATOR Turns on or blinks to show
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button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the
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bezel will illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for remote ON/OFF operation. Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Indicating Lamp Power Status Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Off Off OFF. Operating When the main power switch is set to Off. Lights Red Off Off Blinking Blue OFF. (Stand-by) OFF. (Turning ON ) Off Lights Blue
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you have mono sound, insert the digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to your television screen. Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set 1080i, Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. (
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is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. ቮ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand. ቯ CableCARD Slot This slot is
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DVD , Set Top Box, Video Game Console. Video Camera NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. INPUT 5 Left Side Panel R L/MONO AUDIO PR PB Y / VIDEO Ferrite Core Instructions: 1. Wrap
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you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 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
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Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specied. HDTV Set-Top Box (PROVIDED) HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY 16
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recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television. 2. Connecting the television directly to the Audio /Video output of a Set-Top-Box will
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plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the guide for more information on line inputoutput connections. 3. When INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 are used, it is necessary to connect the video output of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the TV
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Air signal DVI to HDMI Input CABLE or Air signal HDMI Cable or DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player PR PB DVI to HDMI Cable or DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of LR HDTV Set-Top-Box or OUTPUT DVD Player or HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player 19
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the Y OUT of the NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear The picture and sound that is played back panel below. will be abnormal if the connection is loose
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monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the right. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the Rear Panel 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
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Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control
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HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features. The Plasma Television Rear the Setup procedure on pages 53-55. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. The G-LINK
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Digital VCR or AVHD (External Hard Drive) Digital Recorder, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television TV On-Screen Display. NOTE: 1. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will be received by the TV. It will enable you to control the D-VHS from the TV
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will turn off. CHANGING LIGHTING MODES (Automatic to Manual/Manual to Automatic) 1. Place the Remote Control in TV Mode by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. The TV mode indicator will blink 3 times to confirm the remote control mode. 2. Press and hold the LIGHT button for 10 seconds
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to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 25 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE
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TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the • Antenna-Digital Channel (16:9) • HDMI-720p/1080i Input • Component-720p/1080i Input IMA
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pictures from a Auto NOTE: 1. 2. The Sleep Timer info will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. The Aspect setting will not be shown if the channel is locked. IEEE1394 digital camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive connected to the Photo Input in the side panel of the Plasma TV
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera, USB Drive or memory cards USB drive using the Photo Input in the left side panel of the TV. 1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until
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then should be placed on a main directory with a "dcim" 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 from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard
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TV IN is DVHS TV OUT is Air / Cable IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME POWER TV TV RESET Move STD SEL Select 00:00:00 Counter:-00:03:31 NOTES: 1. The digital TV. Any compatibility problems with other manufacturers devices should be brought to the attention of those manufacturers. 5. TV
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when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO (see page 76). When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on. However, if it is set to a level 30 or less, the volume level will be
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) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This feature allows you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate control. When a Digital channel is viewed in the main picture
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PAD. The Remote Control Main Picture Sub Picture SAWP PIP Specifications Table PIP Mode Sub Picture Digital Channel Component/Composite/S-lN/HDMI 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i POP PIP 16x9 PIP 4x3 SPLIT STROBE (4pix) Main Picture Digital Ch. (Air or Cable
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and STROBE). SPLIT FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will freeze). Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Freeze Main Picture Sub Picture Freeze Freeze Freeze Freeze STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to
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code was accepted. ባ 5. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct four digit preset code operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes cable codes. MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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indicator light will ባ flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the set-top-box/satellite receiver and press the POWER button. The remote will turn ባ off your set-top-box/satellite receiver when the correct four digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote
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the remote control is programmed for your DVD player. If the DVD player does not turn off, try a different four digit preset code. + ቢ - / ቢ 6. The remote will now control your DVD player. 7. You will need to set the display type of your DVD player to 16:9 widescreen. NOTE: 1. If your DVD
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digit preset code that matches code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the ባ POWER button. The remote will turn off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes codes. MY VCR/PVR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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the ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the Audio component and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your Audio component when the correct four digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed
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user of the remote control to setup it's ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of the TV on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your device as shown on pages / ᕄ SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV) ᕃ Select DVD mode by
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Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105 Howard Computers............1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBuy Power 0000, 0209, 0033 0479, 1479 DVD BRAND CODE AMW 0872 Aiwa 0641 Allegro 0869 Apex Digital ..0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0796, 0019 Coolmax 0883 Digi 0637 Director 0476 Dumont 0637 Emerson 0797
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Glory Horse 1263 Harman/Kardon ......0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, 1263 KLH 1428 Kenwood ......1313 Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317 Sansui 0325 Schneider 0376 Sony 0010, 0576 Soundesign 0376 Yorx 0376 SET TOP BOX BRAND ..CODE
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ቢ CH + GUIDE VOL - SELECT VOL + MUTE CH - MENU EXIT FAV CH INPUTS POWER ቫ ቤ ብ ቧ ቨ ቩ ᕃ POWER button Press Power button to turn the Plasma Television ON or OFF. start the On-Screen Display. ቫ GUIDE button Press this button to access the TV Guide On-ScreenTM system. (See complete explanation
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features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Vide o Audio TV Guide On Screen
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only available for Digital channels. TV Guide On Screen Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Clock Settings. Set Sleep Timer intervals (30 min. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Set Day/Night picture mode settings. Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The AV
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can be used as a second video setting for daytime viewing. Night is set to watch programing during nigthtime. Example : HDX model video menu. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Video Air Picture Mode Day(Dynamic) OR White Level 100
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picture without degrading picture quality. Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The AUTO MOVIE MODE function turn pulldown. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this
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the user's preference in each of the four color temperature settings. When receiving Antenna Digital Channel or using picture. Use the DRIVE functions to adjust the color temperature of the bright areas of the picture Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching
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changed with these modes. For example, it will be useful for centering the picture area at both the top and bottom of the picture with 480i/480p signal. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is toward top of screen). 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to to
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TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Locks Timers Setup Power of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Surround Surround sound is the Normal or Wide. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Normal Surround : Provides
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Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the
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press the SELECT button. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select *For USA is a 5 digit ZIP CODE **For CANADA is a 6 digit ZIP CODE Screen 3: Please select which service(s) you would like your TV Guide On ScreenTM to support (Check all that appl
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your choice, then press the SELECT button to continue. Screen 10: Did your VCR stop playback of the TAPE ? If Yes then go to screen 11 If No the TV Guide will try a different code and return to screen 9. If you like to Test this test code again one more time On-Screen Display 54
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On Screen Screen 11: Are the settings correct ? If Yes the TV Guide setup is complete, then press SELECT button to continue. If No please make the necessary changes in order to complete the TV Guide setup procedure. Screen 14: None of the Hitachi codes appeared to control your VCR. What would
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Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL buttons to highlight function. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Channel Manager
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Channel Manager Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which select LOCK column, input the access code. OR (Default access code: 0000) 4. Press the CHANNEL WHEEL button to set or remove the FAVORITE channel settings. 5. Press the EXIT button to
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out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel
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be blocked. OR 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE RATING to return to the previous menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate Ratings U.S. Move SEL Select Locks Movie Ratings S tatus Not R ated G PG PG-13
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Ratings U.S. Move SEL Select Locks TV Ratings Status T V- Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA S ub R ating D L S V FV Move SEL Return TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV-Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including
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any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate the previous menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings( Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens
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. Once rating is selected, for example 8 ANS+, all movies and television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will OR be blocked automatically. 3. to return to the previous menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate Ratings
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888-001 11:30AM 11:55AM ALT U.S. KDEF-DT Multi DTVCC CF-18 ans+ 1080i 10:35 AM CH ID/Input ID Current Time Receiving Signal oFrmat Receiving Digital Closed Caption A uto Fig. (1) 11:30 AM Event Timer G-Guide Model 1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̄ or to select the ALTERNATE RATING category that
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2. Press the SELECT button to select. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Mov e SEL Select Timers Set The Clock -- : -- AM PST OR Set Sleep Timer 0:00 Set Day/Night Timer Not Set Move SEL Return Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you
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Timer Move SEL Select -- : -- AM PST 0:00 Not Set Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Move SEL Set -- : -- AM PST 0:00 Not Set Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. This feature is not available until the
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to return to previous menu. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The AV Net Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick Start Options Reset The Software
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picture will shift every 2 minutes by one pixel. Set The Screen Saver Main Picture Moving : Image Power : Screen Wipe : Option 1 Max Wipe Automatic Power Saving Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 10 viewing. Automatic Power Saving Use this feature to turn power off automatically
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If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. Set AV Net (only HDX model) Use this feature to control your external Audio/Video equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. The IR Blaster cable must be
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IR code that will power up the A/V Receiver. If the A/V Receiver turns ON, then you have found the correct preset IR code ). 10. Code Set Test Button Hitachi (44/54) 1 (1/12) Learning Mode POWER SOURCE 1 VOL ̆ Move Change IR Code Back Next 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select the TV
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Source 8 Source 9 Source 10 Name Back Move Change Name SEL Select Next 19. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Monitor Out Optical Out Hitachi (44/54) 3 (3/12
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will power up the A/V Receiver. If the DVD turns ON, then you have found the correct preset IR code ). 12. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings DVD Settings Brand Naem Hitachi
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to the next screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings Select the A/V Receiver softkey to learn? TV Softkeys POWER CH̆ VOL̆ MUTE CH̄ VOL̄ AUDIO SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 SOURCE 5 SOURCE 6 SOURCE 7 SOURCE 8 SOURCE 9 SOURCE 10 Move SEL Select Back Done 12. Select the Test
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AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Monitor Out Optical Out Other Other Not Connected Not Connected Receiver Setup Source Settings Source Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7 Source 8 Source 9 Source 10 Name Satellite Back
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the Plasma TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at a distance of 3.2 feet or 1 meter maximum. AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings Press and hold desired button to transfer the command to AV NET. ̈ Please wait while AV NET Learns the command.... Move SEL Select 12. If the IR Code
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No thanks, I'm done. SEL Select Yes NOTE: 1. After a successful AV NET setup to a chosen TV Input, the user can access soft key controls by selecting the device in the inputs menu. 2. Each Device and Custom setting only accepts one device at a time. The second device/custom setup will give the
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and/or sound effects of a television program or home video OR which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight and select the function to change. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE CLOSED
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menu. NOTE: 1. When TV TUNER OUT is selected, VARIABLE AUDIO OUT will not be available (grayed out). 2. When using MONITOR OUT for recording, set the VIDEO OUT to MONITOR. MONITOR: Available Monitor Out Signals Input Mode Monitor Out S-Video Video L/R HiFi ANT Digital No Macrovision S-Video
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. window is for Service use only. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The AV Net Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals CableCARD Information Set The Quick Start
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turning the TV on. Digital signals often change and this feature will monitor any changes and prepare the television to quickly present a picture. A small amount of electricity is used to continually monitor signals when this feature is selected. This feature also sets the IEEE1394 function in Stand
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after main power OFF/ON. No Yes Move SEL Return NOTE: If YES is selected, ALL TV MENU SETTINGS will be reset to the original factory settings on all modes during the next power on/off. Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows the customer to turn the plasma display
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cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the POWER SWITCH again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Plasma Television. SYMPTOMS No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor
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television influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the television. If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the television, check the instructions mentioned above. BLOCK NOISE (DIGITAL The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as
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temperature: 5˚F to 140˚F 12 Power ON or OFF Repeatedly turning the plasma television Power ON and OFF at short intervals may result in failure of the television. 2. TV Guide On-ScreenTM System Frequently Asked Questions My Guide listings disappeared after a power failure. You should begin to
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Troubleshooting TV Guide On-ScreenTM Frequently asked quiestions continued If I add a recorder or change my cable service, how do I change my Setup information? 1) Highlight the Setup Service in the Guide. 2) Use the down arrow to select Change System Settings. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Rules and Regulations. Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. Note This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or paragraph 15.119
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by input format HDTV Televisions display HDTV only when an HDTV source is available. All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations. UltraVision Digital is
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Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 88/39.8 A K B LM C I D E J H G F N Units A B C DE FGHI J K L MN Inches 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 151/68.4 Useful Information Units A B C DE FGHI J K L MN Inches 59
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on your warranty card or operating guide. Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 HITACHI CANADA, LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION Should
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SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this "Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("you" or "your"), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV"), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Ubiquitous Platform System
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End User License Agreements for Operating System Software SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION Your HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV") uses certain THE SOURCE CODE MODIFICATIONS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND THE LICENSEE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
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of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you
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User it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is 10. If you wish to incorporate parts decision will be guided by the two WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY
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WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License
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price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish); that you receive source code is no warranty for the affected by problems that might users' freedom, it does ensure that the user
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User License Agreement for Operating System Software straightforwardly into another language. (Hereinafter, translation LVLQFOXGHGZLWKRXWOLPLWDWLRQLQWKHWHUPPRGL¿FDWLRQ "Source code your option offer warranty protection in exchange data to be supplied by an to copy part of the code of the
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its use are covered by this /LFHQVH You must supply a copy of this /LFHQVH If the work during uses the Library", as object code and/or source code, so that the user can modify the Library and prominent notice with the combined library of the fact that part of it is a work based on the Library, and
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User address new problems or concerns. parts be guided by WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE LIBRARY IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE LIBRARY PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR
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A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications ANT Analog ANT D igita l Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input S ignal V ideo NT S C Auto As pect No Aspect V ideo ID 4x3 16:9 Standard 1 Yes 16:9 Standard 2 No YCBCR 480p No 16x 9 Yes No 480i No 4x3 No No Y P BP R 1080i/720p
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Specifications (Continuation ) Input S ignal Auto As pect Input 4 YPBPR 1080i/720p 480p 480i No Auto ON V ideo No Signal NTS C Auto OF F No Auto ON Input 5 HDMI Auto OF F 1080i/720p No 480p 480i Auto ON YPBPR Auto OF F 1080i IEEE1394 Digital YC BC R YP BP R 웎 480p 480i 1080i/720p
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52 Photo Input 29 Picture Mode 47 Picture-in-Pictur e (PIP 33-35 Power Swivel 5,8,80 CableCARD 78 Code 58 Channel Lock 58 Front Panel Lock 58 Movie Ratings 59 TV Ratings 60 TV Ratings (Canadian - English 61 100 Timers 65 Tint 47 Treble 51 TV Guide On ScreenTM 53-55 V Video Settings
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Information When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will require some information related to the TV MODEL NAME and SERIAL # in order to give you the proper support. This information is located on the back of the TV and also on the RIGHT SIDE of your TV set. Please follow the next steps to find
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