Hitachi P50A402 manual

NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION ? See page 33 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 model name and serial number of your Plasma T elevision for future reference. MODEL NAME. SERIAL NO. This information is located on[...]

2 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions T o the CA TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CA TV system installer ’s attention to Article 820- 44 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular , species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the po[...]

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 Saving F ea tur es 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 p[...]

6 A ccessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www .hitachi.us/tv Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate • ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the fron[...]

FIRST TIME USE 7 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 • cord and contact 800-HIT ACHI. If you purchased a wall mount bracket, please ask • for professional installer. Do not try to install by yourself. Install t[...]

8 Ho w T o Install Y our New Hitac hi Plasma T ele vision W ALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE ST AND BASE 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 page [...]

FIRST TIME USE 9 Side P anel J ac ks & Contr ols 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 front bezel will illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for remote [...]

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 33). 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 dif ferent types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be programme[...]

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 TV Setup W izar d If this is the rst time you have turned on your TV and the TV Setup Wizard appears on-screen, start by selecting Y es or No in the top portion of the TV Setup Wizard. Use the 1. t and u CURSOR to select Y es or No and press the SELECT button on the remote control.  DoyouwanttheTVtond[...]

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 at right. With DVI output, connect the audio cables from the AUDIO 2. OUT jack [...]

18 T he Remote Control 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 audi[...]

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 SELECT OR 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 CHANN[...]

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). CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are display[...]

22 Ho w to Use the R emote to Contr ol your A V Equipment NOTES If your A V component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your A V component code has not been • preprogrammed into the remote. In the unlikely event that your A V component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult • your A V co[...]

23 REMO TE CONTROL 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 code[...]

24 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 instruction manual of the VCR/PVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for [...]

25 REMO TE CONTROL 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 &[...]

26 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 GOLDST AR 0144 HIT AC[...]

27 REMO TE CONTROL 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 [...]

28 On-Scr een Display Press MENU on the remote control to display the dif ferent 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. The On Screen Displa[...]

29 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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[...]

30 V ideo Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality . Y ou 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 conditions. Video Audio Channel M[...]

31 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y V ertical Position This function allows you to move the picture up and down when the aspect mode is 4:3 EXP ANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM. For example, it will be useful for centering the picture if you want to see sports scores or news tickers. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video i[...]

32 Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the sound to your preference. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select + 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% Audio Menu Settings Adjustment Press CURSOR P AD 1. or[...]

33 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 Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select + OR Channel List Auto Channel S[...]

34 Loc ks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL Select + 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. Please Enter Access Code Acce[...]

35 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[...]

36 Program T itle Cable 888-001 1 1:30 AM 1 1:55 AM REGION 5 KDEF-DT Multi DTVCC CF-18 ans+ 1080i 10:35 AM Program T itle Program T ime Digital channel Source Receiving Audio Language (Digital CH)/ Receiving NTSC (Analog CH) Receiving Rating Broadcast Region 5 Rating Receiving Digital Closed Captions Receiving Signal Format Current T ime CH ID/ Inp[...]

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

38 Use the CURSOR P AD 6. , or to highlight the MONTH. Use the CURSOR P AD 7. to select a MONTH or CURSOR P AD to to select DAIL Y , WEEKL Y -SUNDA Y TO MONDA Y . Use the CURSOR P AD to return to MONTH. Use the CURSOR P AD 8. , or highlight and select the DA Y of the MONTH. Use the CURSOR P AD 9. , or highlight and select the YEAR. Use the CURSOR P[...]

39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 ?[...]

40 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 Automatic TV Off feature[...]

41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Set The Power Indicator This feature allows you to adjust the brightness intensity of the LED indicating light in the Front of your Hitachi Plasma TV . Select MAX or LOW for maximum brightness or lowest brigthness. Select OFF to turn off the indicating light. Power Light Indicator Brightness ◄ Max ► Move SEL Return S[...]

42 Equipment Car e and T roubleshooting 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 the[...]

43 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[...]

44 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 [...]

45 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[...]

46 F ea tures and Specications Features: New • HD1080i High-Denition Display New • High Gloss Japan Black Frame New • High Aperture Ultra-Black Panel New • Energy Saving Light Sensor New • PictureMaster™ HD VI Video Processor New • x.v .Color™ New • Vibrant/Standard Color Space New • Anti-Reectiv[...]

47 USEFUL INFORMA TION Set Dimensions P50A402/P50A202 model (Includes T able T op Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 96.9/44 Rear View Use as Reference for W all Mount Bracket 4-1/2 (1 14.4) 14-7/16 (366) 31-5/8 (804) (DEPTH) 4-1/8 (104) 18-7/8 (480) 15-3/4 (400) 13 (330) HOLE FOR W ALL MOUNT (4 PLACES) LOCA TION OF THE AC POWER CORD 14-25/32 (375.5) 16-27/3[...]

48 Set Dimensions P42A202 model (Includes T able T op Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 79.3/36 4-3/16 (106) 14-7/16 (366) 28 (71 1) (DEPTH) 18-7/8 (480) 15-3/4 (400) 9-1/16 (230) HOLE FOR W ALL MOUNT (4 PLACES) LOCA TION OF THE AC POWER CORD 12-15/16 (329) 15-1/16 (382) CENTER OF THE SCREEN 42-1 1/16 (1084) (ACTIVE AREA) 36-5/8 (930.8) (ACTIVE AREA) 20-5/8[...]

49 USEFUL INFORMA TION Ser vice Infor 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 A[...]

50 Limited W ar r anty V ALID ONL Y IN U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi 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. warran ts t his prod uct in accord anc e wit h the terms and c[...]

51 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag r eement for HIT ACHI DTV Software 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 b[...]

52 End User License Ag r eement for Open Source Software 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[...]

53 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag r eement 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 u[...]

54 End User License Ag r eement 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 [...]

55 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag r eement 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 ch[...]

56 End User License Ag r eement 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 d[...]

57 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag r eement 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 induc[...]

58 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[...]

59 INDEX Inde x A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31, 58 Audio Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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