test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 1 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P50S601 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................2-3 FIRST TIME USE ......................................................................................................................... 4-21 THE REMOTE CONTROL......................................................................................................... 22-33 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 2 Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI 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 safety tips which will be of benefit to you.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 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 power cord is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. To prevent electric shock, do not use the plasma television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 쐇 Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries 쐋 Power Swivel Table Top Stand (included) First time use 쐃 Remote Control 쐏 Power Cord 쐄 Power Swivel Cable 쐂 Wire clamp For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 5 How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:19 AM Page 6 How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD AND POWER SWIVEL CABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION First time use The AC cord and power swivel cable provided with your new Plasma Television need to be installed correctly to avoid their disconnection when rotating the TV on its Table top stand. Located on the back of the TV are 2 plastic clamps to hold the AC cord and power swivel cable. Please follow the instructions below.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:19 AM Page 88 How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING First time use 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 remove the 4 screws of the STAND metal from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 6 How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING First time use The best picture is seen by sitting directly 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 section of the room.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 7 Hook-up Cables and Connectors First time use Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions First time use 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 to control the chosen device. Please see pages 22-33 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 7 Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use 햸 PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR 햺햻 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH EJECT 햹 햴 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.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 10 Front Panel Controls First time use 햺 POWER light indicator To turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for remote ON/OFF operation. 햺 Indicating Lamp Indicating Lamp Power Status Off OFF. Lights Red OFF.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM 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. 햲 햶 햺 햹 햴 햳 햷 햸 햴 MONITOR OUT & AUDIO OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals (CABLE/AIR or INPUTS ) which are used for recording. Use the S-VIDEO output for high quality video output. Component signal to Input 2 and 3, and HDMI inputs will not have monitor output.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 12 Connecting External Video Sources 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 need to connect the audio output into the Front Audio Input jacks) : First time use A) Connecting HDMI signal.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 13 Connecting External Video Sources 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: FRONT INPUT PANEL First time use UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH EJECT Note : For Monoaural devices, please connect Audio signal cable into L/Mono input jack . Note : Special device cables will be according to the own device specifications.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 14 Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable First time use 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 VCR #2 ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R S-VIDEO V L R INPUT Optional Optional HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT DVI to HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT Y OUTPUT PB/CB PR/CR L R Y PB PR L OUTPUT R AUDIO OUT HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY HDTV Set-Top Box DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 15 Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, 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. First time use • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 16 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ INPUT-FRONT Cable or Air signal First time use 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.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 17 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 OR HDMI FRONT 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below. 3. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below. 4.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 18 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y-PBPR. 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 PB/CB OUT or BY OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 19 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT CABLE or Air signal First time use 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.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 20 The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI 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 audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. The Remote Control To operate your Plasma TV, select TV by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 21 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV 쐃 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 22 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). 쐃 쐇 쐋 쐇 MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks three times to show remote control mode. 쐋 SOURCE SELECT button Press this button to select remote control mode.
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV 쐄 ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD 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.
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV 쐂 MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. 쐆 EXIT button This button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 쐊 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 select.
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV 씉 VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button ( or ) until you obtain the desired sound level. Press the FAV CH button to switch to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN. Press it again to return to your regular tuned channels.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 103 The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. 햲 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 32-33 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 3. Hold down the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your cable box as shown on pages 32-33.
The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER. 햲 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 settop-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 32-33 for precodes). 햳 1. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems. The Remote Control 2.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 35 The Remote Control for DVD Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER. 햲 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 32-33 for pre-codes). 햲 햳 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 햲 햳 2. 햳 햳 3. Hold down the SOURCE SELECT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your DVD player, as shown on pages 32-33.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 36 The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). 햲 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 32-33 for pre-codes). 햲 햳 1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR. The Remote Control 2.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 37 How to Use the SOURCE SELECT Button INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it’s SOURCE SELECT 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.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 40 Remote Control Codes Cable BRAND Codes ABC ........................ 0003,0008,0011 Americast ................ 0899 Amino ...................... 1602 Bell South ............... 0899 Clearmaster ............ 0883 ClearMax ................ 0883 Coolmax ................. 0883 Digeo ...................... 1187 Director ................... 0476 General Instrument.. 0476,0810,0276,0003, 0011 GoldStar................... 0144 Hamlin ..................... 0009,0273 Hitachi ....
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 41 Remote Control Codes DBS/PVR Combo BRAND Codes Hughes Network Systems 0739 Philips Samsung 0739 PVR BRAND ABS Alienware CyberPower Dell DirecTV Gateway Hewlett Packard Howard Computers HP 0739 Codes Accurian Advent Aiwa Akai Alco Allegro Amphion Media Works AMW Apex Digital 0739 1972 1972 1972 1972 0739 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972 0616 0618,0739 0880 Go Vision GoldStar GPX Greenhill Harman/Kardon Hitachi Hiteker iLo Initial Insignia Integra JBL J
On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons , , and ) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available.
On-Screen Display Audio Treble Bass Balance Surround Bass Boost Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness Language Digital Output DRC Lip Sync Timers Adjust the treble. Adjust the bass. Adjust the balance. Select Surround settings (Off, Wide, Normal) Select Bass Boost option ON or OFF. Select between three Audio Sources. Select internal or external speakers. Eliminates the noise between stations. Adjust volume in fixed setting between stations. Adjust Loudness.
Video Video Video Audio Channel Manager 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 conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV’s performance. 1.
Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with more 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 selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. 2.
Video 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to the previous menu. Black Side Panel Next/Prev On On/Off SEL Return NOTE: 1. To prevent screen damage when watching 4:3 signal, turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. It is recommended to watch 4:3 signal with gray side bar. 2. This setting return to Off automatically after TV power On/Off. Video Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio.
Audio Audio Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Timers Setup Power Swivel 1. 2. 3. Press CURSOR PAD or to select menu item. Press CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to the main menu. Move SEL Select Audio NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting treble. The additional menu items BASS and BALANCE can be selected and adjusted in the same manner.
Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television 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 TV as Center OFF Select this feature if using the internal speakers only. Select this feature when setting up external speakers from a separate stereo system.
Channel Manager Channel Manager Video Audio Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move Select SEL 1. Press CURSOR PAD , to highlight functions. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select. Channel Manager Signal Meter OR Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor antenna.
Channel Manager 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 FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS. 1. Channel Manager Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move SEL Select Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List. 2. Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF on the SCAN and LOCK columns. 3. To select LOCK column, input the access code. (Default access code: 0000) 4.
Locks Locks Video Audio Channel Manager This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move 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 SELECT button to select.
Locks Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Canadian Ratings (Frn) Region 5 Move 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected.
Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , to select the TV RATING category that you want to block. 2. Region 5 Move SEL Select Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you have selected. Locks TV Ratings 3.
Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. On-Screen Display 3. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) that you have selected.
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. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block. 2. 3. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) that you have selected.
Locks Region 5 Use Region 5 Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie or program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. This feature will operate only for ATSC Digital signal. In order to set the Region 5 Ratings the ATSC Digital channel received must include Region 5 Ratings data To see if the channel has Region 5 Ratings, press the INFO key on the R/C. See fig. (1) for reference. Once the TV has received Region 5 Ratings data, the Region 5 option in the lock menu will display the data.
Timers Timers Video Audio Channel Manager Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer. Locks Timers Setup 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 DAY/NIGHT TIMER feature. Use the CURSOR PAD , , , to highlight the chosen TIME ZONE settings. 2. Press the SELECT button to select.
Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Timers Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Set The Clock 10 : 25 AM PST Set Sleep Timer 0:00 Set Day/Night Timer Not Set Set Event Timer Not Set Move SEL Select NOTE: The Sleep Timer info will show for 1 minute before the TV turns off.
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 page 49). 1. Please Set Clock First Use the CURSOR PAD , to highlight EVENT 1, EVENT 2, EVENT 3, EVENT 4 and then press the SELECT button to select. Timers 2.
Setup Setup Video Audio Channel Manager Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Locks Timers Setup 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Power Swivel Move SEL Select Press the SELECT button to select.
Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Language : Set The Menu Background : 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select shaded or solid. Move SEL English Shaded Return 2. Select SOLID for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible. 3.
Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the video inputs. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver 1. Set The Inputs Press the CURSOR PAD , to highlight the video inputs. Set The Closed Captions Select The Quick Start Option Reset The Software 2. Press the CURSOR PAD , to select your choices. Move Select SEL Note: The inputs labeled Gray out (Skip) or Hide (Skip) are disabled in the INPUTS selection.
Setup Set The Closed Captions 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 . Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Select The Quick Start Option 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , , and to highlight and select the function to change. 2.
Setup Select The Quick Start Option 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 “standby mode” which is commonly referred to as “off”. This will allow you to quickly tune to channels when first turning the TV on.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:18 AM Page 7 Power Swivel Power Swivel Video Audio Channel Manager 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 PAD or to unlock or lock the Power Swivel. Exit the OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD to rotate the TV to the right. 3.
Equipment Care and Troubleshooting DO DO NOT Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not clean your screen with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated 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. Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Plasma Television. Avoid repeatedly touching the screen.
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 direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception.
Useful Info AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION 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.
Features and Specifications Features: • • • • • New 1080 Full HD Plasma Display Panel New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) Region 5 (Downloadable V-Chip) Preprogrammed Remote Control Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection Picture Enhancement Input Signal Identification HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)(High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1.
Set Dimensions Useful Information 50 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 109.7/49.8 Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 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 65.00 65.00 880.90 820.50 513.40 505.90 445.50 1105.92 626.40 128.50 92.50 36.00 422.60 305.00 630.00 305.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:19 AM Page 85 Hitachi Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI CANADA, LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit.
test-bleed 3/3/06 10:19 AM Page 86 Service Information When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will require some information related to the TV MODEL NAME and SERIAL # in order to give you the proper support. This information is located on the back of the TV and also on the RIGHT SIDE of your TV set. Please follow the next steps to find this information and then provide to SERVICE. 쐃 Look on the right side of the TV.
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Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications 웎 : Un-selectable Yes : 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes ANT Analog Video NTSC 웎 4x3 Yes 웎 Yes ANT YC B C R 480p 웎 16x9 Yes 웎 Yes 웎 Yes 웎 웎 480i 웎 4x3 웎 웎 웎 Yes Yes Yes Yes 웎 Digital Input 1 YP B P R 1080i/720p 웎 16x9 Yes Yes Yes 웎 Yes 웎
Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications (Continuation) HDMI 1 Auto As pect As pect S ignal As pect V ideo ID 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 1080p/ 1080i/720p 웎 16x9 Ye s Y es Y es 웎 Ye s 웎 웎 480p Auto ON 16x 9 Y es Initial 웎 Ye s 웎 웎 웎 웎 Letter 웎 웎 웎 Ye s Ye s Y es Initial Y es 4x3 웎 웎 웎 Ye s Y es Initial Ye s Ye s No Info Y es 웎 Ye s Y es Ye s Ye s
Index A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 38 Audio Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Audio Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Auto Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Auto Noise Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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