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TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor 32HDT50 42HDT50 50HDT50 OPERATING GUIDE Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel STB POWER TV CBL VCR SOURCE WIZARDTAPE CD 2 AMP 3 6 DVD 1 5 9 INFO 4 8 MODE 7 0 ASPECT A/V NET SLEEP EXIT CH SELECT ANT TV - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 2
on back side of the AVC center/display monitor. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to operate the Plasma Television. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 3
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 or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Televisions - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 4
Hitachi 50HDT50. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. See important marking located on bottom of stand. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5726TSI (P# HL01826). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 3. Power Cord: 32"/42" 50" Plasma Monitor - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 5
YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION SPEAKER INSTALLATION 42" 1. Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below. Speaker Holder Screw x2 (R) (L) (R) SPEAKER INSTALLATION 50" 1. Screw connect speakers simultaneously to the speaker terminal of the Plasma TV and an external amplifier. 5 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 6
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER CH+ INPUT/EXIT CH- VOL+ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL- POWER NOTES: String or Wire 50" 42" 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. The plasma television has - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 7
power consumption value, a specified television (temperature) temperature environment is required. 14 Caution on prolonged storage Storing the plasma television for a period of more than 2 to 3 months without use might cause an unstable picture when the set is turned on. 15 Operating Operating - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 8
AVC center when A/V Network is used. You must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your TV to control your cable box the AVC Center. The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma Television. - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 9
50" DISPLAY MONITOR FIRST TIME USE AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቨቦ ቧ ቫቨ POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ INPUT/EXIT ቦ ቧ ብ ቤባ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቨቦ ቧ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) ቦ ቧ AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 10
(lights red) for stand-by mode. STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER or MAIN POWER FIRST TIME USE 32"/42" 50" AVC POWER button The AVC power can be turned ON/OFF manually or by remote control. Turning on the AVC Power will only turn on the AVC box if the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 11
Bottom View REAR PANEL OF THE AVC CENTER ቦቭ ቢ ቨ ANT B TO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR ቫ INPUT ቪ ብቩ 2 50" Monitor Bottom View 2 ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to AVC Box's PB input and the component CR output to the AVC Box's - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 12
Set-Top-Box, high Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input using the sub woofer cable provided. Ferrite Core Sub-woofer cable (RCA Type) ቯ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 13
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1. From the owner's accessory you will find the Monitor Connector cable. 2. Firmly, and securely insert the Monitor Connection Cable to the rear panel of the AVC box "TO MONITOR" connectors. 3. Insert the other ends of the Monitor - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 14
Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual . Before Operating External Video VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 R - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 15
to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 R R AUDIO OUT RGB operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 15 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 16
operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1. Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI-HDTV input as shown on the AVC Center HITACHI specified - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 17
PB PR OR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player OUTPUT Back of VIDEO AUDIO DVD Player PR/CR PB/CB Y L R Rear Panel of AVC Center ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT AUDIO INPUT 1 ANALOG INPUT L AUDIO DVI-HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 R R AUDIO OUT RGB AC IN - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 18
Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The "AUDIO OUT" from the AVC center is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television -HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 19
Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows 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 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 20
UP DVD Device Code Video Input Audio Input 0 6 7 2 (Enter code "9999" to uninstall) Input 1 Using TV Transmission Test BACK POWER OK PLAY EXIT Move Set Input SEL Select THUMB STICK (x2) CH UP HITACHI AV NET SET UP DVD Device Code Video Input Audio Input 0 6 7 2 (Enter code "9999" to - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 21
FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) FIRST HI-Q 0047 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems 0042 JVC 0067, 0041 0010, 0576 Soundesign 0376 Yorx 0376 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODE Panasonic 1120 Pioneer 1010 Princeton 0113, - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 22
11 AUDIO OUT Rear Panel of Display Monitor (PROVIDED) INPUT OUTPUT Cable TV Box ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO L VIDEO L/(MONO -HDTV L/(MONO) AUDIO INPUT 1 R R AUDIO OUT RGB Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 23
audio jack on the AVC Center. • Refer to the operating guide of your other boxes. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 24
keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the AVC box/Display Monitor and press the TV button. The TV button will blink, indicating that the remote will now control your television. To operate your VCR, point the remote at the - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 25
VID 3 CH GUIDE/TV VID 4 SCHD VID 5 SWAP PIP ACCESS FREEZE REC VIDEO CLU-5723TSI THE REMOTE CONTROL ᕃ POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma TV on or off when the remote is in TV mode (see page 24 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). ባ TV button When the - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 26
CONTROL MENU LAST CH GUIDE/TV SCHD VID 4 VID 5 STB POWER CBL VCRSOURCE WIZARTDAPE AMP 3 TV CD DVD 1 2 5 6 9 4 7 8 INFO MODE 0 ASPECT A/V NET SLEEP TV TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ CD, PVR, timer in the lower center of the screen. set, it will reset to the original - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 27
THUMB STICK HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Use this wizard to manually learn or modify your AV NET soft keys. BACK Learn Move SEL Start Wizard Modify NOTE: After selecting the "MENU" soft key, press the MENU button of the Plasma TV remote control to access the Menu of a specific equipment - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 28
transfers are successful, the user can now control their equipment by using the Plasma TV remote control. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Use this wizard to manually learn or modify your AV NET soft keys. Highlight CUSTOM, and THUMBSTICK ̈ to enter AV NET WIZARD. Select MODIFY to make changes - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 29
CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV VOL TV POWER SLEEP ANT TV/RGB MENU DVD 1 VCR CDSOURCE WIZARDCBL TAPE STB 4 7 2 5 AMP 3 8 6 0 9 A/V NET ASPECT INFO SELECT CH PIP PIP MODE PIP VID 3 CH LAST CH GUIDE/TV linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the display - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 30
CONTROL MENU LAST CH GUIDE/TV SCHD VID 4 VID 5 POWER STB CBL VCRSOURCE WIZARTDAPE AMP 3 TV CD DVD 1 2 5 6 9 4 7 8 INFO MODE 0 ASPECT A/V NET SLEEP TV TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV (4) RGB (Analog Input) (5% is treated as overscan). 4. 50" Only. ቱ VIDEO button Press - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 31
TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቶ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed (good for watching two sporting events, etc.). 3:32 PM Ant A 10 Stereo R LAST CH 3:32 PM Ant A 39 Stereo R VOL TV POWER SLEEP ANT TV/RGB MENU DVD 1 VCR - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 32
(PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 33
THE REMOTE CONTROL MODE EXIT MUTE VCR PLUS+ SVCS VID 2 VID 1 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) VOL TV POWER SLEEP ANT TV/RGB MENU DVD 1 VCR CDSOURCE WIZARDCBL TAPE STB 4 7 2 5 AMP 3 8 6 0 9 A/V NET ASPECT INFO SELECT CH PIP PIP MODE PIP VID 3 CH LAST CH GUIDE/TV VID 4 SWAPPIP ACCESS - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 34
CONTROL MENU LAST CH GUIDE/TV SCHD VID 4 VID 5 POWER STB CBL VCRSOURCE WIZARTDAPE AMP 3 TV CD DVD 1 2 5 6 9 4 7 8 INFO MODE 0 ASPECT A/V NET SLEEP TV Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 FREEZE NOTE: For 50" only, brightness - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 35
TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS VOL TV POWER SLEEP ANT TV/RGB MENU DVD 1 VCR CDSOURCE WIZARDCBL TAPE STB 4 7 2 5 AMP 3 8 6 0 9 A/V NET ASPECT INFO SELECT CH PIP PIP MODE PIP VID 3 CH LAST CH GUIDE/TV VID 4 SWAPPIP ACCESS FREEZE VIDEO SCHD VID 5 REC CLU-5723TSI Operating the - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 36
to control your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode. ባ PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. REC MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 37
remote to control your satellite receiver by setting it to SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE mode. ባ PRECODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER but- tons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded set-topbox/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ POWER TV DVD VCR - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 38
Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቤ VOL SELECT CH MUTE LAST CH VID 1 VID 2 PIP VID 3 SURF VID 5 VID 4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ባ ቤ REC MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 39
component codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the Plasma TV. MUTE LAST CH VID 1 VID 2 PIP VID 3 SURF VID 5 VID 4 FREEZE PIP MODE PIP ACCESS SWAP DAY/NIGHT ባ REC ቤ MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: CD PVR AMP/RCVR NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Audio equipment - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 40
CONTROL MENU LAST CH GUIDE/TV SCHD VID 4 VID 5 POWER STB CBL VCRSOURCE WIZARTDAPE AMP 3 TV CD DVD 1 2 5 6 9 4 7 8 INFO MODE 0 ASPECT A/V NET SLEEP TV 25 Hamlin 04, 13, 22, 23 Hitachi 01 Hytex 36 Jasco 11 Jerrold 01, 08, 12, 37, 49, 50, 51 Macom 35 Magnavox 15 Memorex 03 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 41
on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press AV NET on the remote control to access the AV Network menu to control external components. A/V Net MENU EXIT SELECT This part of the - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 42
. Choose Automatic Contrast settings. Choose the Reset Video settings. Adjust and balance individual colors specific time to Lock TV. Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 43
Auto Color Noise Reduction Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) Day 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% High Middle Dynamic Off Low Off Off Night 91% 60% 16% 58% 40% Standard Off Normal Off Off On On Reset Reset the video menu settings on current input to the Day or Night - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 44
THUMB STICK SELECT 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% Night 50% High High Dynamic Use the THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 45
50% Yellow 50% Green 50% Cyan 50% Blue 50% Reset Move SEL Select Use THUMBSTICK to highlight function. Press down to select the User Colors setting. When the function has a "ͱ" in the box, it is ON. Press THUMBSTICK to highlight and adjust individual colors. Use THUMBSTICK to highlight - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 46
Color Decoding RGB R G B Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset Move SEL Return Use THUMBSTICK to NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 47
function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal stadium that can be turned ON or OFF. Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 48
select menu item. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select. A "ͱ" in the box indicates that the feature is ON. NOTE: See page 29 for Aspect Mode with 480i/480P signal. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video center is toward top of screen). Press THUMB STICK ̆, ̄, - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 49
you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Chan. Manager Ant. A Ant. B Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 49 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 50
CHANNEL MANAGER Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (̆) or DOWN CHANNEL SCAN. See CHANNEL MANAGER - SCAN to add or to erase additional channels. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 50 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 51
Off Off Move SEL Return CH ID Lock Press THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Scan Use this feature after Auto Scan is completed to add (On) or skip (Off) additional channels to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons. Chan. Manager Ant. A Ch# 2 3 4 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 52
CHANNEL MANAGER Channel ID This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 53
buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the Power button. When TV TIME LOCK is turned on (❒✔ TIME LOCK) you can set the BEGIN and END (see page 54). When TV RATINGS is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked. Picture - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 54
of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. THUMB STICK MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Movie Ratings Status Not Rated: G: PG: PG-13 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 55
. Press EXIT to quit the menu 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 V S L D None. All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 56
Ratings (Eng) to block various types of movies and television programs used in (Eng) Canada that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. MENU THUMB STICK Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 57
content. THUMB STICK MENU Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move have selected. Once rating is selected, for example 8 ans+, all movies and television programs rated 8 ans+ and higher (13 ans+, 16 ans+, 18 ans+) - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 58
SETUP Setup Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK ̆ or ̄ on the remote to highlight the function desired. MENU THUMB STICK Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 59
generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to Plasma Television. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to hide screen burn. MENU THUMB STICK Setup Screen Saver Picture's Movement ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Image Power (50" Model Only) This function allows you to choose - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 60
Set The Clock The time must be set before you can Set Event Timer or TV Time Out. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The Inputs Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel Set Event Timer Set - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 61
Setup Set The Inputs Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 Rename List AVR CAM CBL CBL2 DVD DVD2 LD PVR PVR2 SAT STB STB2 VCR VCR2 Reset Video Power Save Move SEL Return THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Setup Set The Inputs Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 Rename List AVR CAM CBL CBL2 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 62
side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode. When the Plasma Television is powered OFF, BLACK SIDE PANEL feature will be set to OFF automatically when the TV is powered ON. BLACK SIDE PANEL feature needs to be set every time the TV is turned ON. The top/bottom gray bar will appear in - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 63
SETUP Set Event Timer This function will automatically turn the Plasma TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once away from home. NOTE: If your TV is ON when an Event is triggered, it will remain ON after the Event has finished. If your TV is OFF (Stand-by Mode) when the Event is triggered - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 64
SETUP Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the Plasma Television screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Clock Set The - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 65
TURN OFF THE AVC BOX, THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. 1. AVC rear panel connection HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR INPUT 1 R R AUDIO OUT RGB AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. This Plasma Television - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 66
in RGB mode in relation to TV functions are shown below. No. Item 1 Event Timer 2 Video Control 3 AV Net 4 Audio Settings 5 Closed Caption 6 Clock 7 Sleep Timer 8 Monitor Out 9 Lock 10 Front Panel Lock 11 Auto Link 12 Menu Background Operation Only power on is available. Contrast and brightness - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 67
use a signal, which has more than 50% of amplitude of white area at each when receiving a signal which is not supported by this product. If the setting is SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ. Without sync POWER SAVING mode will come on after Box and DVD player input signal does not have AUTO ADJUST feature. 67 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 68
MENU on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE. 3. Press the THUMB STICK buttons to highlight a different feature. 4. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. TV/RGB MENU EXIT SELECT Video Aspect Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 69
its true resolution. Aspect in 4:3 standard. Aspect in 16:9 standard. Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Input Level Black Side Panel Automatically adjust the geometry to fit the screen. Adjust horizontal position. Adjust vertical position. Adjusts - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 70
contrast in RGB mode. 100% 50% High Off Reset Use THUMB STICK ̇ or ̈ to adjust contrast. Press MENU button to return to RGB MODE MENU and EXIT to quit. NOTES: 1. Contrast can be set up to 110% if THUMBSTICK ̈ is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds. 2. See TV contrast feature for additional - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 71
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 THUMB STICK ̆, ̄ to set ENHANCER Off, Low, Medium or High. Press SELECT button to ACCEPT and EXIT to quit. - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 72
for current RGB format are adjusted automatically. Adjust 0 0 0 0 Reset 0.7V Off Press SELECT to select AUTO ADJUST. NOTE: • Press SELECT to AUTO ADJUST the RGB mode. • The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress. • Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 73
Use THUMB STICK ̇, ̈ to adjust the clock phase. Press the MENU button to return to previous menu item. Press EXIT to quit. RESET Set HORIZONTAL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format. Video Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 74
95% of information can be displayed (5% is treated as overscan). 4. 50" only. INPUT LEVEL Select the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and Adjust 0 0 0 0 Reset 0.7V Off Press down on THUMB STICK to select BLACK SIDE PANEL ON/OFF. NOTE: To prevent the plasma phosphor from burning when watching - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 75
soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your Plasma Television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug (AVC Center/Display Monitor) from the wall outlet if your Plasma Television will not be used for a long period of time, for instance, when - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 76
. • SNOW: If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance than the monitor. If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the monitor, check the instructions mentioned above. • Adjust the horizontal clock - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 77
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 © © ©©© © © ©©© © © ©©© © © ©©© © © © ©©© © ©©© 77 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 78
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 & - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 79
the instructions, to radio or television reception, which supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 80
except RGB modes. • Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Menu Control Keys accessible from AV Control Center • Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification Video: • 1280 x 768 Display Resolution (50") • 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution (42 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 81
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 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 82
regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday 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 - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 83
TV Ratings (Canadian - English 56 TV Ratings (Canadian - French 57 TV Time Out 63 M Matrix Surround 47 Menu Preference Language 58 Background 59 Monitor Out 11 N Noise Cancel 47 C P Caution and Safety Tips 2-3 Channel Manager 49-52 Channel Setup 49 Auto Channel Scan 50 Control Stand - Hitachi 50HDT50 | Owners Guide - Page 84
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PLASMA TELEVISION
AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor
32HDT50
42HDT50
50HDT50
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2-3
FIRST TIME USE
4-23
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX
75-83
Setup
Locks
Ch. Manager
Audio
Video
Move
SEL
Sel
41-64
24-40
Locks
Chan. Manager
Aspect
Audio
Video
Move
SEL
Sel
Setup
USING THE RGB INPUT
OF THE PLASMA TV
65-74