Hitachi P50X902 manual

NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION ? See page 41 in this Operating Guide and please visit www .dtvtransition.org READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y . KEEP THIS OPERA TING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Record the serial number of your Plasma T elevision for future reference. SERIAL NO. This information is located on the back and right side of[...]

2 VEUILLEZ LIRE CES DIRECTIVES A V ANT D’UTILISER L ’APP AREIL Respectez toutes les mises en garde et directives indiquées sur ce téléviseur Lisez toutes ces directives. 1. Conservez ces directives. 2. Portez attention à toutes les mises en garde. 3. Suivez toutes les directives. 4. N’utilisez pas le téléviseur à proximité d’une sou[...]

3 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions W arning T o reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The plasma television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should • not be placed on the television. This apparatus shall be connected to a main[...]

4 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind: THE ISSUE The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger at • displays are popular purchases. However , at panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installe[...]

FIRST TIME USE 5 Ener g y Sa ving F eatures Congratulations on purchasing a ENERGY ST AR ® qualifying product. This Hitachi product as shipped from the factory meets the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) requirements established for both “On” and “Standby” Operation. Certain features and functionality provided in this pr[...]

6 A ccessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate • ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilt[...]

FIRST TIME USE 7 T urning Angle The maximum turning angle is 30° (left and right). Do not place any objects in the path of the television when using the power swivel feature. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma • T elevision. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause re or defect. In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC ?[...]

8 Ho w T o Install Y our New Hitachi Plasma T ele vision W ALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE T ABLE TOP ST AND FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in order to separate the TV from the T able T op Stand. Now the T able T op Stand can be separated from the TV . Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT assembly are in [...]

FIRST TIME USE 9 Side P anel Jac ks & Contr ols will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV . In order to receive written notication, please complete and return your warranty card. POWER light indicator T o turn the TV ON, press the Power switch ( ). A red stand- by indicator lamp located on the lower left corner of the fro[...]

10 R ear Panel J acks Antenna Input T o switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR (see page 41). Component: Y -PBPR and Audio Inputs INPUTS 1 and 2 provide Y -PBPR and Audio jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Set T op Box. Y ou may use COM[...]

FIRST TIME USE 11 Q uic k R eference R emote Contr ol Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi Plasma TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be programmed[...]

12 Quic k Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi Plasma T elevision Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your Plasma T elevision is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However , if you are located in an exceptionally g[...]

FIRST TIME USE 13 the TV Guide On Screen TM Setup screen will appear (refer to page 40). Press the 2. q CURSOR to move to the next window to select the source. Source: t Air u Please connect the antenna or cable to the input labeled “Air/Cable”. Press the 3. u CURSOR to select Air , Cable(1) or Cable(2). Press the 4. q CURSOR to move to the nex[...]

14 Side P anel Connections The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However , you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. The SIDE panel HDMI jack is provided as a convenience to allow yo[...]

FIRST TIME USE 15 R ear Panel Connections Cables are optional, except when specied. NOTE TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS COMPONENT Y -PBPR (Input 1 & 2) or HDMI (1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc. that have ♦ this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your d[...]

16 R ear Panel Connections Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played • back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, i.e. connect red to red, white to white, etc. • T o return to the last channe[...]

FIRST TIME USE 17 R ear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAP ABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the 1. output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel right below gure. With DVI output, connect the audio cables from the AUDIO 2[...]

18 T he R emote Contr ol POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. DEVICE buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other au[...]

19 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w to Use the R emote to Contr ol your TV (-) DASH /Sleep Button Use the (-) DASH button with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter Digital Channels that have subchannel numbers indicated by (-) DASH (example 15-1). For TV mode only , press to Set the Sleep T imer from 30 minutes to 3 hours in 30 minutes increments. LAST CHANNE[...]

20 Ho w to Use the R emote to Contr ol your TV 4:3 ST ANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Note: Use this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. Phos[...]

21 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w to Use the R emote to Contr ol your TV E.SA VE (ENERGY SA VE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on 3 levels (MIN, MEDIUM, MAX). PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) button See separate section on page 23 for a more detail description. RECORD button Press to record programs when the remote is in [...]

22 Photo Input This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from the MMC/SD memory cards using the Photo Input slot in the side panel of your Hitachi Plasma T elevision. NOTES NOTES Press the INPUT button to cycle through the INPUTS selections 1. until the PHOTO INPUT is selected. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD . + + or HDMI 2 [...]

23 REMO TE CONTROL Pictur e-In Picture (PIP) Y our HIT ACHI Plasma TV incorporates one T uner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment This feature allows you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously with separate control. Analog channels cannot be viewed in PIP mode. Please see App[...]

24 SPLIT FREEZE • Press the P AUSE 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 STROBE FREZZE • Press the P AUSE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing (only the 3 sub-pictures will free[...]

25 REMO TE CONTROL OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR A V EQUIPMENT . The new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. Y ou must rst program the remote to match the remote system of your A V equipment (refer to pages 31~32[...]

26 Ho w to Use the R emote to Contr ol your A V Equipment MY CABLE BO X CODE IS: _____________________ Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. NOTE PRECODED SET -TOP BOX/SA TELLITE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Set-T op- Box/Satellite Receiver codes : -Power -Curs[...]

27 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w to Use the R emote to Contr ol your A V Equipment Ho w to Use the R emote to Contr ol your A V Equipment MY D VD PLA YER CODE IS: _____________________ Refer to instruction manual of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player . NOTE MY V CR/PVR CODE IS: ______________________ Refer to instruct[...]

28 Ho w to Use the R emote to Contr ol your A V Equipment A VR Device Button MY A UDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (A VR) CODE IS: ______________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the A VR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the A VR. PRECODED A VR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded A VR codes : -Power -Cursor & Select -V o[...]

29 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w to Use the Macr o Buttons Press the TV mode key on the R/C. • Press and hold the TV mode key and enter the • following sequence “9,7,8”. Select the macro key that you would like to clear • (M1,M2,M3,M4). P r e s s t h e s a m e M a c r o k e y t h a t y o u s e l e c t t o • clear . The R/C will return to normal [...]

30 Ho w to Use the Lear ning Option of the Remote Control This optional feature allows the user to capture (Learn) remote control codes from other device’s remote control. The Hitachi remote control can be used to control other devices. T o learn a code from your device follow the next steps. Learning Setup on the Hitachi Remote Control On your H[...]

31 REMO TE CONTROL R emote Contr ol Codes CABLE Brand CODES A-MARK 0008,0144 ABC 0237,0003,0008 ACCUPHASE 0003 ACORN 0237 ACTION 0237 ACTIVE 0237 ADB 2092,2586 ARCHER 0237 BCC 0276 BRITISH TELECOM 0003 CENTURY 0008 DIGEO 1 187,2187 DIGI 0637 DIRECTOR 0476 DUMONT 0637 FOSGA TE 0276 GE 0144 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 0476,0810,0276 0003 GIBRAL TER 0003 GOLDS[...]

32 R emote Contr ol Codes WARDS 0060,0035,0037 0048,0047,0081 0033,0240,0045 0000,0042,0043 0041,0072,0038 0479,0065,0046 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 0000,0209,0072 0278,0479 WORLD 0209,0002,0479 XR-100 0035,0240,0000 0072 Y AMAHA 0041,0038 ZENITH 0037,0039,0033 0000,0209,0041 0278,0479,1 139 ZT GROUP 1972 PVR Brand CODES ABS 1972 ALIENWARE 1972 CYBERPOWER [...]

33 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y On-Scr een Display Press MENU on the remote control to display the different 1. features on your Hitachi Plasma TV . Use the CURSOR P AD (buttons, 2. , , and ) and highlight a dif ferent feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a 3. menu. Th[...]

34 Adjust the intensity of high frequencies. Adjust the intensity of low frequencies. Adjust the balance. Select Surround settings (Off, Normal, Wide) Select Bass Boost option ON or OFF . Select between three Audio Sources (ST , Mono, SAP). Select internal or external speakers. Eliminates the noise between stations. Adjust volume to be closer in le[...]

35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y V ideo Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings to your preference. Y ou can independently customize each of the video inputs 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 conditions. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen [...]

36 Use CURSOR P AD 1. or to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD 2. to select Set User Colors setting. When the function has a “ P ” in the box called “Set User Colors”, it is ON. Press the CURSOR P AD 3. , , , and SELECT button to highlight and adjust individual colors. Use the CURSOR P AD 4. and to highlight and sel[...]

37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press the CURSOR P AD 2. or to adjust. Use the CURSOR P AD 3. and to highlight and select “Reset” then press the SELECT button to return all functions to default settings. Press the EXIT button to quit or select WHITE BALANCE to 4. return to the previous menu. Reset Video Settings Aspect Black Side Panel Lip Sync Cinema48 [...]

38 V ideo SMOOTH Motion Demonstration This Hitachi new and exclusive state of the art feature makes an extremely smooth and beautiful picture by applying an advanced interpolation processing technology when detecting and receiving automatically lm based source material. Since the advent of television there has been a mismatch between the motion [...]

39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the sound to your preference. + Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Power Swivel OR Perfect V olume Auto Noise Cancel Internal Speakers Audio Source Bass Boost Surround Balance Bass T reble Audio Move SEL Select Off Off On Stereo Off Off L R 50% 50% Aud[...]

40 TV Guide On Scr een The TV Guide On Screen TM system is a built-in feature 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 . T o Setup the TV Guide On Screen TM System: Press the MENU button. Use the CURSOR P AD 1. to highligh[...]

41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Channel Mana ger Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. Press CURSOR P AD 1. , to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD 2. to select. + Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Power Swive[...]

42 Loc ks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. + Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Power Swivel 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 cod[...]

43 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Loc ks Motion Picture Ratings T able NOT RA TED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply . G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some m[...]

44 Loc ks Canadian Ratings French Chart G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner . 8 ans+ 8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programming intended for a broad audience but conta[...]

45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Timer s Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer and Day/Night T imer . + Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Power Swivel OR Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Timers Move SEL Select Not Set 0 : 00 - - : - - AM PST Use the CURSOR buttons 1. or to highlight the f[...]

46 Setup Set The Screen Saver Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other xed (non- moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma T elevision. Use the SCREEN SA VER feature to minimize uneven aging of the screen. Picture Orbiting ◄ Option 1 ► Screen Wipe Wipe [...]

47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup NOTE Auto Sync. Saving Use this feature to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for 30 seconds. This feature works only for INPUT 1, 2, 3 and HDMI 1, 2, 3. Auto TV Off Use this feature to turn power off automatically when no operation of TV is detected for more than 3 hrs. When the Autom[...]

48 Setup Set The IR Out This feature allows the customer to hide and operate external home theater components (VCR, DVD player or cable box) by using their original remote control through the Hitachi Plasma TV set with the provided IR Out cable. Also called IR Passthru, this feature will let your TV receive the (IR) infrarred control codes and tran[...]

49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows the customer to turn the Plasma T elevision left or right using the remote control. This feature is only available when the T able T op Stand is connected. + Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select Power Swivel OR Power Swivel Select[...]

50 Equipment Car e and T r oubleshooting DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty . Place your Plasma T elevision away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from th[...]

51 USEFUL INFORMA TION T r oubleshooting Symptom and Checklist SYMPTOM CHECKLIST P AGES No picture - no sound Check the Indicating lamp status (Off, Red, Blue or Orange). • Check the connection of the power cord and/or other cables. • Check if the power of the unit or external equipment is ON. • Check if the correct mode is selected. • Chec[...]

52 R eception Pr oblems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may utter 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 direct path and the [...]

53 USEFUL INFORMA TION Notes about Plasma T ele vision No. ITEM 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 interferenc[...]

54 F ea tur es and Specica tions Features: New • Full HD1080p High-Denition Display (1920x1080p) New • High Gloss Crystal Frame New • High Aperture Ultra-Black Panel New • Energy Saving Light Sensor New • PictureMaster™ HD VI Video Processor - New Cinema48™ for 24p HDMI™ Inputs New • x.v .Color™ New •?[...]

55 USEFUL INFORMA TION TV Guide On Scr een™ Le gal Notices T rademark Notice In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its afliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of T ranscontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar- TV Guide Internati[...]

56 Set Dimensions P50X902 model (Includes T able T op Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 108.4/49.2 Rear View Use as Reference for W all Mount Bracket 48-7/8 (1242) 4-1/2 (120) 14-7/16 (366) 33-31/32 (863) 31-15/16 (81 1) 14-13/16 (376.5) 17-3/32 (434.5) (ACTIVE AREA) 43-9/16 (1 105.9) (ACTIVE AREA) 24-1 1/16 (626.4) 19-1/8 (485.5) (DEPTH) 4-5/16 (109.6) 15-[...]

57 USEFUL INFORMA TION Ser vice Inf or mation HIT ACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. HIT ACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your Hitachi product. Should you require service assistance with OPERA TIONAL, HOOK UP , TECHNICAL ASSIST ANCE OR W ARRANTY SUPPORT , please contact our Support Hotline at 800.HIT [...]

58 Limited W ar r anty V ALID ONL Y IN U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi Director ’s Series ® display product. Register your product online at www .hitachi.us/tv or mail the included warranty registration card: LIMITED W ARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. warrant s th is Director ’s Series p[...]

59 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag reement for HIT ACHI DTV Softw ar e END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE IMPORT ANT – READ CAREFULL Y : This End User License Agreement for HIT ACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HIT ACHI [...]

60 End User License Ag reement for Open Source Softwar e OPEN SOURCE SOFTW ARE LICENSE INFORMA TION This Hitachi TV incorporates certain open source software modules distributed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE V ersion 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE V ersion 2.1 as dened by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. Such software modules i[...]

61 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag reement for Operating System Softw ar e 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 us[...]

62 End User License Ag reement for Operating System Softw ar e 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy , distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions. Y ou may not impose any further restrictions on the r[...]

63 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag reement for Operating System Softw ar e GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE V ersion 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor , Boston, MA 021 10-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but cha[...]

64 End User License Ag reement for Operating System Softw ar e These requirements apply to the modied work as a whole. If dentiable sections of that work are not derived from the Library , and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you di[...]

65 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag reement for Operating System Softw ar e If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply , and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances. It is not the purpose of this section to induce[...]

66 A ppendix es Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specications Y es: Selectable --: No Selectable Input Signal Auto Aspect Aspect Video ID Aspect 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 Y es -- Y es Y es Y es Y es Y es ANT Digital YCbCr 480p 480i[...]

67 APPENDIXES A ppendix es Appendix B: Picture-In-Picture Specication PIP Mode Sub Digital (Air or Cable) Component/Composite/S-IN/HDMI Main 1080i 16x9 720p 16x9 480p 16x9 480p 4x3 480i 16x9 480i 4x3 1080i/p 16x9 720p 16x9 480p 16x9 480p 4x3 480i 16x9 480i 4x3 POP Digital (Air or Cable) 1080i 16x9 720p 16x9 480p 16x9 480p 4x3 Y es Y es Y es Y es[...]

68 Inde x A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 37, 66 Audio Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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