Hitachi P42H401 manual

P55H4011 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401 , P42H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...................................................................................[...]

Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safet[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The mains plug is used as the To prevent electric shock, do not use the plasma television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the b[...]

4 Accessories causing possible injury. Check to make sure you have the following accessories befor e disposing of the packing material. Power Cord Remote Control 1.5V batteries T able T op Stand (50" included) For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www .hitachi.us/tv Table Top Stand (42” included) Two “AA[...]

A A 4 in. 10 cm 4 in. 10 cm 42" 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 5 Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position. Securing to a W all 1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inc[...]

6 쐃 쐇 쐋 쐃 쐇 Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with Clamp #2. Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be different shapes. Only for 50" models AC CORD Clamp #2: Use this clamp to hold the AC cord and the signal cables. For 50 " mo[...]

7 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base ; so it needs to remove 4 screws from the STAND base in order to separate the TV from the Base. STAND METAL STEP (2) : Please [...]

8 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base ; so it needs to remove 6 screws from the STAND base in order to separate the TV from the Base. STAND METAL STEP (2) : Please remove the 2 sc[...]

9 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the scr een. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a differ ent [...]

10 300-Ohm T win Lead This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono or RCA Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television’ s rear jack panel and front contr ol panel. “F” T ype 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or[...]

11 Quick Refer ence Remote Control Buttons and Functions POWER BUTTON (TV , CBL, VCR, DVD, SA T) T ur ns the selected device on and off. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV . MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SA T , TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS (TV , DVD, [...]

12 PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR FRONT VIEW PUSH EJECT UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONL Y) 햲 햺 햹 햸 햴 햳 햶 햷 햲 FRONT POWER 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. 햳 MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to ente[...]

13 First time use REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this ar ea when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 햺 햻 INPUT-FRONT JACKS INPUT -FRONT provide composite Video jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Camcorders . Fr ont Panel Controls POWER light indicator To turn the TV ON, press the mai[...]

14 Rear Panel Connections 햲 Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR. 햳 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD (  and  ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD  of the remote control, you can select each video source. U[...]

15 PUSH EJECT UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONL Y) The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as shown in the following examples (When connecting DVI signal it will OUTPUT L R DIG IT AL OUT P U T DV I t o HDMI Ca b l e Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player[...]

16 The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples: NOTE:1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sour ces FRONT INP[...]

17 NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY HDMI OUTPUT HDMI to HDMI VCR #1 Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO VL R DIGIT AL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-T op Box DVD Player DVI to HDMI AUDIO OUT OUTPUT YP B /C B P R /C R L R VC[...]

Tips on Rear Panel Connections First time use • S-VIDEO, Y - P B P R , or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to [...]

19 Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR Video CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ INPUT-FRONT 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3.[...]

20 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 OR HDMI FRONT 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 Rear panel below . 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player t[...]

21 CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y - P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear panel below . 2. Connect the cable from the P B /C B OUT or B- Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (P B) jack.[...]

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the INPUTS button,[...]

23 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic operation keys are gr ouped together in one area. To operate your TV, press the TV butto[...]

24 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV 쐃 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. 쐇 MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on which button is pressed. Refer to page 28~31 for how to change between each of these modes. ?[...]

25 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT 1 2 16:9 ST ANDARD 2 Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD’s preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending[...]

26 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to se[...]

27 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (  or  ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore th[...]

28 The Remote Control OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer below for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your cable box. 2 . To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, press and release the CABLE[...]

29 OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR SET -TOP-BOX/SA TELLITE RECEIVER. This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set- top-box/satellite systems (refer below for pr e-codes). 1. T urn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems. 2 . To s[...]

30 OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLA YER. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer below for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your DVD player . 2 . To switch to DVD pre-coded mode, press and release the DVD button. 3 . Hold down t[...]

31 OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR (refer below for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your VCR. 2 . To switch to VCR pre-coded mode, press and release the VCR button. 3 . Hold down the VCR button on the remote an[...]

32 On-Screen Display NOTE: The On Screen Display ( OSD ) for the different submenus shown in next pages are for illustration purposes only, therefore; doesn't reflect the actual apearance of the OSD of your HITACHI Plasma TV. 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons  ,  ,  and  ) and highlig[...]

33 Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio On-Scr een Display Picture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes; Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color T emperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium [...]

34 On-Screen Displ V ideo On-Screen Display Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can independently customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial c[...]

2. This setting return to Off automatically after TV power Off/On. 35 V ideo Color T emperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate color . Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low , middle and high. NO[...]

2. Vertical Position setting returns to "0" automatically after TV power On/Off. 36 Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the pr esent input and return it to the Day -Dynamic VIDEO mode. 1. Use CURSOR PAD  ,  to highlight functions. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD  to select Re[...]

Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . 1. Press CURSOR P AD  or  to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR P AD  or  to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU , or select AUDIO to return to the main menu. NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting treble. The additional[...]

38 Audio Source Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo br oadcast), 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 external speakers. ON Select this fe[...]

On-Screen Display Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR PAD  ,  to highlight functions. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD  to select. Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This feature wil[...]

40 Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (ID) , which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN) , which are protected by LOCK and which are your F A VORITE (FA V) CHANNELS . 1. Use the CURSOR P AD to navigate the Channel List. 2. Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF on the SCAN and LOCK columns. 3. T o sel[...]

Locks This function will block 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. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD  ,  to highlight the desired function in the LOCKS menu. 2. Press the [...]

42 Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD  ,  to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RA TING that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for example PG-13, all movies rated PG-13 an[...]

Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD  ,  to select the TV RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you have selected. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RA TING to return to the p[...]

44 Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD  ,  to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) that you have selected. Once[...]

45 Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD  ,  to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) that you hav[...]

46 Alternate Ratings (Example Only) : G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for childr en. PG-13 Parents str ongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for childr en under 13. R Restricted. Under 17 requir es accompanying parent or adult guar dian. NC-17 No one 17 and unde[...]

Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the SET EVENT TIMER or DA Y/NIGHT TIMER feature. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD  ,  ,  ,  t[...]

48 Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR P AD  repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’s DA Y/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically . This feat[...]

49 Timers On-Screen Display Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen at right will appear. The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see pag[...]

50 Setup On-Screen Display Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. S et The Menu Options Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD. Set The Language This feature will allow you to select any one of three differ ent [...]

51 Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select shaded or solid. 2. Select SOLID for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible. 3. Press EXIT[...]

52 Setup Set The Inputs Setup Move SEL Retur n Input1 : **** Input2 : **** Input3 : **** Input-Front : **** Auto Link : Off Move SEL Select Reset The Software Set The Quick Start Options Set The Closed Captions Set The Inputs Set The Screen Saver Setup The Menu Options Setup OR HDMI1 : **** HDMI2 : **** HDMI-Front : **** On-Screen Display Set The I[...]

53 Setup Set The Cl osed Caption s Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these pr ograms as or . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD  ,  ,  and  to highlight and select the function to change. 2. Press EXIT to qu[...]

54 Setup Set The Quick Start Options This feature will select QUICK START UP options. Set this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on. Set this feature to OFF to save electricity. Selecting ON for the QUICK START UP feature will activate the TV tuners circuits when the TV is in “s[...]

55 Equipment Car e and T roubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the[...]

Useful Information Reception Pr oblems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference fr om automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct[...]

57 l Troubleshooting No. Items Notes 1 Buzzing sound from Plasma display panel. A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing sound is normal and is not a malfunction. 2 Infrared interference Some infrared rays are emitted [...]

58 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio[...]

59 l All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi. us /tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) Region 5[...]

60 Set Dimensions A B C DE F G H J T S L M Units I K R Q P O N Inches mm Inches 42 2-3/4 2-3/4 30-21/32 28-1/16 21-31/32 17-31/32 15-11/32 36-7/16 20-23/32 4-23/32 3-9/16 1-1/8 15-9/32 8-19/32 24-13/16 8-19/32 9-7/8 12-1/8 6-1/16 1067.00 70.5 70.5 779.15 713.00 558.32 456.15 390.00 926 526.60 119.50 90.80 28.70 388.38 218.50 630.00 218.50 251.00 30[...]

61 A B C DE F G H J T S L M Units I K R Q P O N Inches mm Inches 48-13/16 2-9/16 2-9/16 34-11/16 32-5/16 27-17/32 19-29/32 17-17/32 43-23/32 24-13/16 5-1/2 3-25/32 1-1/4 16-5/8 12 24-13/16 12 11-3/4 12-1/8 8-7/16 1240 65.00 65.00 880.85 820.50 699.12 505.85 445.5 1110.00 630.00 127.50 96.00 31.50 422.08 305.00 630.00 305.00 298.0 0 308.00 214.50 50[...]

Set Dimensions 62 55 Inch Models (Not Includes T able T op Stand) W eight (lbs./kg): 133.3/60.5 Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Useful Information A B C DE F G H J L M Units I K P O N Inches mm Inches 55-1/2 3-15/32 3-15/32 35-5/8 19-3/16 48-19/32 27-1/4 5-1/32 3-25/32 1-1/4 15-11/32 24-13/16 15-11/32 4-15/16 10-1/8 12-1/8 1410.0[...]

63 l Hitachi HIT ACHI AMERICA, L TD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HIT ACHI 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 [...]

쐃 쐇 쐋 쐃 쐇 Look on the right side of the TV. Locate the LABEL where it shows the information related to MODEL NAME and SERIAL #. HITACHI Service Department will require this information in order to give you the proper support regarding your questions. When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will require some information related to the T[...]