Hitachi P50V701 manual

PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P50V701 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................... .... 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ......................................................................................................................... 4-25 THE REMOTE CONTROL......................[...]

2 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 prope rly, th is secti on illu strates[...]

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[...]

Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Power Cord Remote Control 1.5V batteries For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Two “AA” size, CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does no[...]

5 A A B 4 in. 10 cm 12 in. 30 cm 50 " 1. Using metallic wire (two places) fasten the set to the clamping screw on the rear of the Plasma TV as shown below . Securing to a Wall 2 . Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the wall mount bracket. 3 . Secure the television to the wall as shown . NOTES: 1. D[...]

6    Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect The AC cord, power swivel cable and the signal cables can all be held together with Clamp #2 (included on the accesories bag). AC CORD Clamp #2: Use this clamp to hold the AC cord, power swivel connector and the signal cables. Clamp #1 : Pass the AC cord through this clamp ; then pull the [...]

7 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate th e STAND METAL on the back of t he TV . This metal is use to ho ld 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) : P lease remove the 4 screws of the STA[...]

8 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision VIEWING T he best pictur e is seen by sitting direct ly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. 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 different[...]

9 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision This t elevision has a TV G uide On Sc reen TM feat ure which has the ab ility to s how you a customize d list of the prog rams and ch annel s avai lable in yo ur ar ea. Th e in forma tion f or the guid e is b roadc ast on diffe rent c hanne ls in different areas. Plea se us e this TV S etup W iz[...]

10 First time use 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 control panel. “F” T ype 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signa[...]

11 Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be pr ogrammed to control the ch[...]

12 First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR FRONT VIEW PUSH EJECT PHOTO INPUT          Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/ OFF. It can als o be tur ned ON/O FF b y re mote control. The “MAIN POWER” button must be at stand-by mode.  MENU/SELECT button Thi s but ton a llows you to e nter the M ENU, ma[...]

13 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.   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 Contr ols POWER light indicator T o turn the TV ON, press the main power switch[...]

14 First time use          Rear Panel Connections IR Out / G-LINK TM T h is jac k p rov ide s I R o utp ut to yo ur ext ern al com pon ent s (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). This connection will allow you to control the external components with your Plasma Television’s remote control. (For reference see pages 24-25).[...]

15 Rear Panel Connections (POD) module). Digital Cable Signal INSERT INSERT NOTE: 1. A digital cable subscription is required. 2. Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot. If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the TV will display the following respective screens. After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen[...]

16 First time use 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 DI G IT A L O U T P U T DVI to HDMI Cable Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player HDMI DIGIT AL OUTPUT CAPABILI[...]

17 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 Video Sour ces FRONT INP[...]

18 First time use NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. or Rear Panel Connections 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 V L R DIGIT AL O UTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-T op Box DVD Player DVI to HDMI[...]

19 Tips on Rear Panel Connections • 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 you r d evi ce has o nl y on e a udi o ou tp ut ( mo no s ou nd) , co nn ect i[...]

First time use 20 Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR Video CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ FRONT INPUT 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (V IDEO ) j ack , as sh own on the Re ar P ane l t o th e right. 2. Co nn ect t he ca bl e f ro m the A UD IO OU T R o f the VCR or the laserdisc pl[...]

21 C ON NE C TI N G A C OM P ON EN T S O UR CE WI T H HD M I O R DVI CAP ABIL ITY TO H DMI 1, H DMI 2 OR HDM I FR ONT 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 se[...]

22 First time use 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 fr om the P B /C B OUT or B- Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the IN[...]

23 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 (V ID EO) j ack , as sh own o n t he Re ar Pa ne l o n 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 [...]

24 First time use Connecting Exter nal Video Sour ces Your HITACHI Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Net 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. You can u[...]

25 Your HITACHI Plasma Television is equipped with a G-LINK TM feature. This connection is necessary for the TV Guide On Screen TM system to enable VCR recording features. Once you setup the G-LINK TM (IR Blaster) connector, then you can use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and TV Guide On Screen TM system to control your VCR recording feature[...]

26 The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new remote control is designed to ope rate different types of VCR s, cable bo xe s, s et -t op -bo xe s, s at el li te r ec ei ve rs , DV D pl ay er s, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one a[...]

27 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see page 64 . POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when th e re mo te i s in T V mo de . ( Se e pa ge 2 6 fo r in st ru ct ion s on how to set the remote control to TV mode). MODE Indicator Turns on or blink s[...]

How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV 1 8 28 The Remote Control IMAGE INPUT IMAGE INPUT IMAGE INPUT IMAGE 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 r[...]

29 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV The Remote Control NOTE: 1. Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. 2. The Aspect setting will not be shown if the channel is locked. S-IN: 1 480i 3:17PM Auto DIGIT AL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption This icon will appear only when receiving a Digital Broadcast with C[...]

30 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV The Remote Control 1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS sel ections until the PHOT O INPUT is selected. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD 왘 . 2. Press the CURSO R PAD 왗 or 왘 to a ccess the next or previous photo. 3. Pr es s t he SE LEC T but to n t o vie w THU MB NAI L. 4. U[...]

31 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise ( CURSOR PAD 왘 ) and counterclockwise ( CURSOR P AD 왗 ). SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the digital photos. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to cycle[...]

32 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV The Remote Control VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Pre ss t he VO LUME b utton ( 왖 or 왔 ) unt il y ou ob tain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUT E button. P ress the MUTE butto n again t o turn the sound off co[...]

33 The Remote Control 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 simultane ously , with separate contr ol. Analog channels cannot be viewed in PIP mode. Please see table in next page for PI[...]

34 The Remote Control Pictur e-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~3, Front from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080p/1080i/720p signal. T o prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture SW AP PIP Sub Digital (Air or Cable) Component/Compos[...]

35 Pictur e-In-Picture (PIP) MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will show in the Main Picture. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for freezing a picture frame with addr esses. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P [...]

36 The Remote Control 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 to pages 41-42 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2 . To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, use the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote [...]

37 The Remote Control YOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE 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 to pages 41-42 for pre- codes). 1. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems. 2. To switch to set-[...]

38 The Remote Control FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER. 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 to pages 41-42 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. T o s wi tc h to D VD p re -c od ed m od e, u se t he SOURCE SELECT button on the [...]

39 The Remote Control YOUR VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs/PVRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer to pages 41-42 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR. 2. To switch to VCR/PVR pre-coded mode, use the SOUR CE SELE CT butt on on the rem [...]

40 The Remote Control INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it’s SOURCE SELE CT button to access the specified input of the TV. Setup for this feature is applicable to the remote control’s normal mode only and only applies to the DVD, PVR /VCR and SAT/CBL modes. 1. Select the desired device mode (DVD,[...]

41 The Remote Control Remote Contr ol Codes Cable BRAND Codes General Instrument ........ 0869 Daewoo ......................... 0045 , 0278 , 0020, 0561 1479 A BC ........................ 0003, 0008, 0011 GOI................................. 0775, 1775 1278 Panasonic ..................... 1062,0035, 0162, 0225, A mericast ................ 0899 Good[...]

The Remote Control 42 Remote Control Codes DBS/PVR Codes Enterprise 0591 Sony 0533,1533,0864,1033, Combo BRAND ESA 0821,1268 1 431 Hughes Network Systems 0739 Fisher 0670,1919 Sova 1122 Philips 0739 Funai 0675,1268,1334 Sungale 1074 Samsung 0739 Gateway 1073,1077,1158 Superscan 0821 GE 0522,0815,0717 SVA 0860,1105 PVR BRAND Codes Go Video 0744,0715[...]

TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Setup Timers Locks Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel 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. This part of the screen shows which selection[...]

44 Timers Channel Manager On-Scr een Display T reble Adjust the treble. Bass Adjust the bass. Balance Adjust the balance. Audio Source Select between three Audio Sources. Internal Speakers Select internal or external speakers. Auto Noise Cancel Eliminates the noise between stations. Perfect Volume Adjust volume in fixed setting Loudness Adjust Loud[...]

45 V ideo On-Screen Display Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve pi ctu re qua lit y. You ca n i nde pen de ntl y c ust omi ze eac h o f 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 co[...]

46 V ideo Color T emperature Set this to Hig h for cooler color with mor e blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate color or set to Black/White for more reddish color. Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low , middle and high. NOTE: 1. If CONTRAST is[...]

On-Screen Display 2. Vertical Position setting returns to "0" automatically after TV power Off/On. Video Aspect U se this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Auto Aspect Autom atically adjust t he Aspec t Ratio dependin g on the input signal to fill the screen. Mode M anu ally select the Aspect Ratio. V ertical Position Th[...]

48 On-Screen Display V ideo 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 and also let you view the special Auto Movie Mode feature Smooth Motion Demo in both options 1. Use CURSOR PAD 왖 , 왔 to highlight functions. 2. Press the SELECT button or C[...]

On-Screen Display Video Reset Video Video Move SEL Re turn Select “Reset” to return to Video menu settings on this Input to the original factory settings. Reset OR Smooth Motion Demonstration Off Split Side by Side NOTE: 1. If you activate one of the two modes for Smooth Motion Demonstration , it will remain turn on until you deactivate it by s[...]

Audio 50 Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . 1. Press CURSOR P AD 왖 or 왔 to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR P AD 왗 or 왘 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 treb le. T he add i[...]

Audio Source Multi-Channel T elevision 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 external speakers. ON Select this featur[...]

TV Guide On Screen 52 TV Guide On Screen Move SEL Select Setup Timers Channel Manager Locks Audio Video Power Swivel The TV Gui de On Screen TM s ystem is a bu ilt-in featur e that provides a channel lineup and program listings in your area. Once the setup process is complete, the program listings are automatically updated several times a day . If [...]

53 On-Screen Display Screen 5: Would you like to use the TV Guide On Screen TM Use the CURSOR P AD 왖 and 왔 t o highlight your choice, then press the SELECT button then next. If YES: Please see Screen 6. If NO: Please see Screen 12. Screen 6: The screen will show the correct way to setup the VC R with the G-LINK TM . Please co nfirm the c onnect[...]

54 Screen 11: Are the settings correct ? If Yes t he TV Guid e On Scre en TM s etup is c omple te, then press SELECT button to continue. If No pl eas e m ake th e n ece ssa ry cha nge s i n o rde r t o co mp le te th e TV G ui de On S cr ee n TM se tu p pro ce du re . Screen 12: This shows that the setup procedure is complete Use the CURSOR P AD ?[...]

On-Screen Display channels. Channel Manager Select C HANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR PAD 왖 , 왔 to highlight functions. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD 왘 to select. Signal Meter Se lec t SIG NAL ME TER wh en us ing an in doo r o r o utd oor ant[...]

56 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 AVORITE (F A 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 f unction wil l block out the pictu re and soun d 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 왖 , 왔 to highlight the desired function in the LOCKS menu. 2. Press [...]

58 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 왖 , 왔 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 왖 , 왔 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[...]

60 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. Us e t he C U RS O R PA D 왖 , 왔 t o s el e ct th e CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) that you have se[...]

61 Locks Canadian Ratings (Fr n) 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 왖 , 왔 to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) that you ha[...]

62 Alternate Ratings (Example Only) : G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappr opriate for children under 13. R Restricted. Under 17 requir es accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 No one 17 and under a[...]

TV Guide On Screen Move SEL Select Setup Timers Channel Manager Locks Audio Video Power Swivel Timers Timers 63 On-Screen Display Set The Clock Timers Move SEL Return Time Zone : PST Date : Jan. 1 2007 Time : 10 : 25 AM Move SEL Select Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Timers Not Set 0:00 -- : -- AM PST Select TIMERS to set your Clo[...]

64 On-Screen Display 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 왘 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 automat[...]

6 5 Setup On-Screen Display Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD 왖 or 왔 to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD. This feature will allow you to select any one of three differ ent languages for all on-screen displays. [...]

66 On-Screen Display This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD 왗 or 왘 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 to qu[...]

67 On-Screen Display Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the seven video inputs. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD 왖 or 왔 to highlight the video inputs. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to select your choices. INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to INPUT 3 when it detects a video signa[...]

68 Setup On-Screen Display AV NET SETUP WIZARD ( Example: A/V RECEIVER Setup) 1. Press the SELECT button to start the SETUP WIZARD. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD 왖 or 왔 to highlight YES or NO. 3. Press the SELECT button to select “YES”. (Select YE S to setup an A/ V Receiver or NO to setup other devices). 4. Use the CURSOR PAD 왗 , 왘 , 왖 and ?[...]

69 On-Screen Display Setup 15. If you would like to label your A/V Receiver Source, use the CURSOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to highlight “ Yes “ then press the SELECT but ton to c onti nue. Sele ctin g “ No “ wil l by pass the Sour ce labeling. 16. Use the CURSOR PAD 왖 or 왔 to select your A/V Receiver Sources. 17. Use the CURSOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to[...]

70 Setup On-Screen Display 8. Use the CURSOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to choose the brand name of your DVD. 9. Press the CURSOR PAD 왔 to highlight the IR CODE Set, th en use the CUR SOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to choose the preset IR Code. 10. Use the CURSOR PAD 왔 to highlight the " POWER ” T est button. These On-screen buttons are called “ Soft Keys ”[...]

71 On-Screen Display Setup 5. Use the CURSOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to select “Other” fr om brand name choices. 6. Use the CURSOR PAD 왖 or 왔 to highlight “Learning Mode” then press the SELECT button. 7. Use the CURSOR PAD 왗 , 왘 , 왖 and 왔 to select the Soft Key to lea rn (Ex. VOL 왖 ), then press the SELECT button. 8. Press an d hold t [...]

72 Setup On-Screen Display 16. Use the CURSOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to select the A /V R ec ei ve r So ur ce i f y ou h av e co nn ec te d t he Monitor Out and Optical Out to the A/V Re ce iv er. Se le ct “N ot C onn ec te d” if n ot us ed . 17. Use the CURSOR PAD 왗 , 왘 , 왖 and 왔 to hi gh li gh t NEX T, t he n pr ess t he S EL EC T b ut to n t[...]

73 On-Screen Display Setup 7. Use the CUR SOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to ch oose the device you wish to learn. (Example: DVD 3) 8. Select NEXT to continue. 9. Select the DVD 3 softkey to learn. (Example: PLA Y 왘 button). 10. Select Done to continue. 11 . Pr es s an d ho ld t he 왘 “ Pl ay b ut to n” o f th e DV D remote control while pointing directl[...]

74 On-Screen Display Setup 19 . Co nti nu e w ith th e nor mal pr oce du res to se tu p TV Input, Monitor Out, Optical Out and the labeling of the source buttons. 20 . Sel ec t “Y ES ” to se tu p an oth er d ev ic e or se le ct “No thanks, I’m done” to exit the AV NET setup. Congratulations! Your DVD3 is now connected to your AV network. [...]

75 On-Screen Display 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 programs as or . 1. Us e the CUR SOR PAD 왗 , 왘 , 왖 and 왔 t o highli ght and select the function to change[...]

7 6 On-Screen Display Move SEL Return IR Out : Normal Length Setup This feature allows the customer to hide and operate exter nal hom e theate r compon ents (VC R, DVD player o r 3. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE IR The IR Out options ( IR Passthru feature) are related to the distance between the original remote control 2. Use the CURSOR[...]

77 On-Screen Display After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, you can access CableCARD Information menu in the SETUP menu of the On-Screen Display . 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen. Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD 왔 to highligh[...]

78 Setup This feature will select QUICK START UP options. Set this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both Analog and Digi tal) quickly when first tur ning the TV on. Set this feat ure to OFF to save elec tricity. Selecting O N for the QUICK START UP feature will activate the TV tuners circuits when the TV is in “standby mode” which is[...]

79 On-Screen Display Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows the customer to turn the Plasma Television left or right using the remote control. This feature is only available when the Table Top Stand is connected (see page 6). 1. Use the CURSOR P AD 왗 or 왘 to unlock or lock the Power Swivel. Exit the OSD menu system be[...]

80 Equipment Care and T r oubleshooting 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[...]

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

Useful Information 82 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 an[...]

83 Useful Information 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. • Power Requirements . . . . . . 108-132VAC[...]

84 Useful Information 50 Inch Models (Includes T able T op Stand) W eight (lbs./kg): 109.7/49.8 Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Set Dimensions Units Inches 48-13/16 2- 9/16 2- 9/16 34-11/16 32- 5/16 20- 3/16 19-15/16 17- 9/16 43- 9/16 24-11/16 5- 1/16 3-10/16 1- 7/16 16-10/16 12 24-13/16 12 11-12/16 12- 2/16 8-7/16 mm 1240.00 65.[...]

85 Useful Information l 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 expedient ass[...]

86 Useful Information    Look on the right side of the TV. Locate the LABEL where it shows the information r elated to MODEL NAME and SERIAL #. HITACHI Service Department will require this information in order to give y ou the proper support regarding your questions. When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will requ ire some information[...]

End User License Agr eement for HIT ACHI DTV Softwar e END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE IMPORTANT – READ CAR EFULLY: This End User License Agreement fo r HIT ACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you ” or “y our”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital televisio[...]

174 L ic en s e Ag r ee me nt s OPERATING SYSTEM LICENSE INFORMATION This HITACHI TV incorporates certain open source operating system software distributed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 as defined by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. The operating system software incorporated in th[...]

175 L ic en s e Ag r ee me nt s Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most o[...]

176 In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3. Y ou may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or execut[...]

177 TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND F ITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS T O THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSAR Y SERVICING, REP AIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO E VENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LA W OR AGREED TO IN WRIT[...]

178 Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This license, the Lesser General Public License, applies to some specia[...]

179 straightforwardly into another language. (Hereinaft er, translation included without limitation in the term "modification".) "Source code" for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modification to it. For a library, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associat[...]

180 a work containing portions of the Library , and distribute that work under terms of your choice, provided that the terms permit modification of the work for the customer's own use and reverse engineering for debugging such modifications. Y ou must give prominent notice with each copy of the work that the Library is used in it and that the [...]

181 or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. 13. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the Lesser General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may diffe[...]

Appendixes Appendixes 182 Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Yes : Selectable - : Un-selectable Input Auto Aspect Aspect Signal Aspect Video ID 16:9 Standard 1 16:9 Standard 2 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Standard 4:3 Expanded 4:3 Zoom 1 4:3 Zoom 2 ANT Analog Video NTSC 4x3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes AN YC B C R 480p 16x9 Yes Y es[...]

Appendixes 183 Appendixes (Continuation) I nput A uto A s pec t A s pe c t S igna l A s p e c t V ideo I D 16 : 9 Standard 1 16:9 Standard 2 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Standard 4:3 Ex panded 4:3 Zoom 1 4:3 Zoom 2 HDMI 1 H D M I (DVI) 1080p/ 1080i/720p 1 6x 9 Ye s Y e s Y e s Y e s (Input1 480p Auto ON 16x 9 Y e s Initial Ye s -DVI) 480i Letter Ye s Ye s Y e s I[...]

184 Index A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 8 , 47 Audio Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 0 Aud io Se tting s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50- 51 Audio Source[...]

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