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Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for 42HDT51, 55HDT51 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-49 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...50-77 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 78-87 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TV & REMOTE CONTROL 88 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...89
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out your 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
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instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies
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1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 3. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 4. Monitor Connection Cable (P# EW07883). 5. Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 6. 55" Table Top Stand (TTS55) (P# QJ01441K) (Optional). 7. Sub Woofer Cable (P# VZ11701). 8. Cleaning Cloth
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the Plasma Display stand as shown below. 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position. Wood screw two places Wood screw 42" two places 55" Securing to a wall 1. Keep the Plasma Display monitor four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount
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, since there is also high 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
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or cable TV) to cable to produce a high quality picture. 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D-SUB input located on the rear panel of the AVC Center. The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma
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. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional 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. ANT B To UHF antenna ANT A To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna To outdoor antenna
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TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) ቩቧ ቨ (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ INPUT/EXIT ቧ ቨ ቦ ብቤ AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL
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ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) or MAIN POWER STANDBY(RED) ON(GREEN) MAIN POWER FIRST TIME USE 42" 55" 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
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Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ 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 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can
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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. ቴ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand. For model 55HDT51, the stand (TTS55) is optional
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Digital Cable Rear Panel of AVC ICNaSEblRTeTHICSAENRDD If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display screen. Acquiring Data. Please wait. In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1 Host: 123-456
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of SRS Labs, Inc. To AC outlet Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR Back of AVC Center AC IN TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. To AC outlet The Display Monitor and the AVC Center have their own AC Power. Both AC cords must be completely plugged in to the
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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 player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to
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AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be guide for more information on line input-output connections. 16
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AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be guide for more information on line input-output connections. 17
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INPUT 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT
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AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. Connect the cable the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection
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). IEEE1394 Cable LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu, press the AV NET button on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device. 2. This Plasma TV's IEEE1394 connection
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EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER 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
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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 can connect up to 2 external
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DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER MENU HOME Move SEL Select PV Recorder Cable Box Set Top Box Custom Device remote control. 1. Use CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to select Device Setup. 2. Press the SELECT button on the remote Setup Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup Not
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for remote Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems 0042 JVC 0490, 0545, 0539 Zenith 0591, 0503 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 0003, 0008, 0014, KLH 0351 Magnavox 0325 Nikko 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317
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TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 25
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the AVC Center. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture 1080i or 720p input signal. 26
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on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, instructions on how to program the remote to control additional Audio/Video equipment). A/V NET GUIDE NOTE: When you are in a dark room, press any button on the remote
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THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ A/V NET ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ GUIDE 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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REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture HDTV 1080i input signal. 3. FULL aspect mode, only 95% of information can be displayed (5% is treated as overscan). 4. 55
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select the present time will show in the Channel Guide (see Auto Channel Scan on page 60). GUIDE Channel Guide (Cable) --:--AM KGTV-DT KPBS-HD KNSD-DT
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AV Net allows the user to control external components with the Plasma TV's remote control. When you the Custom options and following the instructions of the AV NET learning wizard REMOTE CONTROL PV Recorder Cable Box Set Top Box Custom Device Setup POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR INFO GUIDE
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(about 12 inches) to the LEARNING AV NET sensor of the AVC (see pages 9-10) while trying to transfer the desired remote control button to the AV NET. 2. To access the Menu function of a specific equipment, select the "MENU" soft key on OSD, then press the MENU button of the Plasma TV remote control
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the AVC (see page 34). Select to choose Antenna B. Select
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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 Vacation Picture No. Date Resolution battery power may
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REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV the three mentioned choices. Press SELECT to stop on a chosen picture of the slideshow. After 30 seconds, the slideshow will resume 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
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CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your SEL Sel. DVHS1 POWER 00:00:00 ANT Move In/Out: TV SEL Select TV [DEVICE MAKER DEVICE MODEL ] Counter : 00:11:30 DVHS1 POWER 00:00:00 ANT Move In/Out: TV SEL Select TV Use CURSOR PAD ̆
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the 1080i 4:3 Expanded View --:-- AM --:-- PM REC --:-- AM --:-- AM Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture
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USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቲ VOLUME 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 mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN. Press it again to return to your regular tuned channels. You
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THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. ANT
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THE REMOTE CONTROL 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, occasionally move the subpicture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode
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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. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL STROBE FREEZE Press 0.1 (1/10) second. 3. Strobe Freeze is not available in 480p/720p/1080i inputs. 41
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BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE 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 of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively
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accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the set-top-box/satellite receiver and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your DVD player when the TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual
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if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your PVR when the correct 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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. 5. Aim the remote at the Audio component and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your 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
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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. Setup for this feature is applicable to the remote remote remote Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV The remote will now
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CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE 1972 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105 Howard Computers 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBuy Power 1972 0803 US Logic 0839 Urban Concepts 0503 Venturer 0790 XBox 0522 Yamaha 0490, 0545, 0539 Zenith 0591, 0503, 0869 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC
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THE REMOTE CONTROL PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL . . . . 0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, 1263 KLH 1428 Kenwood KLH 0351 Magnavox 0325 Nikko 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317 Sansui
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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 Network menu to control external components. This part of the screen
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Standard 16:9 Zoom Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Adjust contrast. Adjust brightness. Adjust color. Adjust tint. Adjust sharpness. Set this to High pure according to preference. Adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to preference. The AUTO COLOR function
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types based on motion picture ratings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Block various types upgrade TV software. Set the IEEE 1394 function in stand by. Controls the motorized stand. Power Swivel enabled. Control the motorized stand. Power
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PAD ̇ or ̈ to highlight and select Picture Mode settings. Function 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
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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 Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint depending on the user's preference. Adjust Video Color Management Set User Colors Magenta Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Reset Phase User Colors box is not checked , the listed colors will be grayed out
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Green and Blue according to the user's preference in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT picture without degrading picture quality. Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture Hitachi Plasma table below for additional information. ANT A/B, VIDEO, 480i 480p/720p/1080i 55
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TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Video Audio Audio Treble 50% Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Bass Balance SRS TruBass Matrix Surround 50% L R Medium Off Timers Audio Source Stereo Setup Internal Speakers On Power to OFF, the Plasma TV speakers and the subwoofer
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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 Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. 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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and Set Channel List. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Chan. Manager Set The Antenna Auto Channel Scan is installed, antenna settings will be set automatically to "Connect Cable to Ant A only". Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically
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) when watching analog channels. Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel The Antenna Auto Chan. Scan Signal Meter Channel List Move SEL Return Channel List (Cable) CH# Scan FAV 3 On FAV 4 On 5 On 6 On 7 On 8
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the Power button. When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings. Picturein-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 63). When TV RATINGS is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide
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RATING to return to the previous menu. Motion Picture Ratings Chart G PG PG-13 R NC-17 TV will not block it. 2. Blocking "NOT RATED (NR)" programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. 3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable
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. 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
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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 Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Move
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according to various (Frn) program ratings that 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 Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans
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and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Correction" is checked "", the TV will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 67
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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 Timers Set
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. If you change the channel after the On Timer has been activated, the Off Timer will deactivate. 3. If no remote control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. Therefore, do not Set Event Timer for more than three hours if you
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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 70
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TV for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ on the remote to highlight the function desired. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power 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
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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 normal viewing. Screen Saver Picture's Movement ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Image Power This function allows you to choose Power Consumption reduction. 72
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original factory preset condition. NOTE: The video input name will be displayed only when video input is displayed as main picture. Video Power Save Use this feature to reduce power consumption for video input when there is no video input signal. In RGB mode, this feature will always be on. Setup
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TV on and tune to Video 2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Setup Set The Inputs Rename List Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR CAM CBL CBL2 Reset Auto Link Auto DVD DVD2 DVD3 LD Remote Video Power : 4:3 standard 1080i (4x3 source) Aspect: 16:9 standard 1080i (4x3 source with
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on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these 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 this TV. 2. CAPTION DISPLAY will not work when viewing a 480p, 720p, or 1080i input
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ANT B, VID1-VID5) to a VCR or other A/V device. TV Tuner Out- Select TV Tuner Out to output the audio and video signals of the last you call your cable operator (see also page 13). Setup CableCARD Info. Set AV Control Upgrades Set Stand-By Mode Hitachi" home control systems. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 76
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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 Chan. Manager
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to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the table above. (One dot corresponds to one pixel). In addition, XGA (1024 x 768) and SVGA (800 x 600) for 55". 2. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing
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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 however, other picture controls are not available. Available. Not available. Not available. Clock indication is shown. Both picture and audio
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white area at each corner of the picture, when performing Auto Adjustment. It may not work correctly with dark picture (see page 85). 5. Input signal supported by this product. If the setting is wrong, the Display Monitor will display: NO SYNC. SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ. Without sync POWER
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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 part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. 81
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picture details (Off, Low, Medium or High). Recall the factory preset data of the RGB Video Settings. Real Normal Full WXGA Mode Aspect as it is presented in its true resolution position. Adjusts the dot clock frequency to Power Swivel enabled. Controls motorized stand. Power Swivel disabled. 82
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is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds. 2. See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast. BRIGHTNESS Video Contrast Brightness or ̈ to change the COLOR TEMPERATURE. Set to HIGH for a cooler picture with more blue (1,200K), set to MEDIUM for more natural color (9,300K
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picture . ASPECT Use this function to select the picture format aspect ratio while using RGB input. NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL(1) FULL FULL FULL(1) 720p 1080i X X X X FULL(2,3) FULL(2,3) For numbers not available in 720p, 1080i, and 480p input signal. 3. FULL aspect mode, only 95%
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other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress. • Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUTO ADJUST. • Select a bright in succession, try using manual adjustment to adjust Vertical Frequency, Aspect Ratio, Timing Frequency and Picture. • Always reset AUTO
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you may see vertical or horizontal lines bend occasionally in RGB mode. However, this phenomenon is not a defect. It's caused by a lack of picture content due to under-scanning in RGB mode. CLOCK PHASE Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images. Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position
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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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. A mild 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
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weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots. When the cable for antenna. You can check if this monitor influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the monitor. If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the monitor, check the instructions
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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 © © ©©© © © ©©© © © ©©© © © ©©© © © © ©©© © ©©© 90
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada. Notes on Closed Caption: This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119
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Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may void the user's warranty. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables
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)1 • 4MB 10-bit 3D Y/C Comb Filter • Picture Modes (Day and Night) • Computer Display: VGA, (SVGA, XGA, SXGA-scaled) (42", 55") Inputs: • Power Input AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption - Refer to rear panel at the back of the Plasma Monitor and AVC Center • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel
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or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide. Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please
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Media Division Should you have any questions 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
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Color Management 55 Color Decoding TV Time Out 69 M Matrix Surround 57 Menu Preference Language 71 Background 72 Monitor Out 76 N Noise Cancel 57 P Perfect Volume 57 Photo Input 33-35 Picture Mode 53 Picture-in-Picture (PIP 39-41 Position (RGB Input) Horizontal 85 Vertical 85 R Remote
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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you and Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HAL-HED"). By using this Hitachi component parts may specifically agree not of goods or services, which currently
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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; the Southern District of California. If any part of this License Agreement is unenforceable, the
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