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Hitachi Ultravision P42T501 Operating Manual

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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for P42T501, P50T501
and P55T501
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................2-3
FIRST TIME USE ......................................................................................................................... 4-22
THE REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................................................... 23-38
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................ 39-61
USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 62-71
OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH .........................................................................................73-143
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE.............................. 144-152
APPENDIXES.........................................................................................................................153-154
INDEX............................................................................................................................................155
As an Energy Star
®
Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star
®
guidelines for
energy efficiency.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................2-3 FIRST TIME USE ......................... 4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL....................... 23-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ......................39-61 USEFUL INFORMATION......................62-71 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ..................73-143 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE......144-152 APPENDIXES.........................153-154 INDEX............................155 As an Energy Star ® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Our reputation has been built on the quality, 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma pinched particularly plugs, convenience televisions.
  • Page 3 Adjust only those controls that are covered in the set-top box. instructions, as improper changes or modifications not For more information call your local cable company. expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s warranty. Note Warning • There are no user serviceable parts inside the •...

  • Page 4: First Time Use

    This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This stand for use only with Hitachi P42T501 and P50T501. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
  • 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. Securing to a table-top 1.
  • Page 6 How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on its Table top stand.
  • Page 7 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE For Model P50T501 CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. Use with other Wall Mount is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. For Model P55T501 CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07L Wall Mount. Use with other Wall Mount is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
  • Page 8 For Model P42T501 CAUTION- This Plasma Display Panel for use only with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. Use with other Wall Mount is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. Use the specified WALL MOUNT base for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your TV.
  • Page 9 How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING 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 4"...
  • Page 10 Hook-up Cables and Connectors 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.
  • Page 11 Quick Reference Remote Control 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.
  • Page 12 This card slot is for future software upgrades. appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is These buttons also serve as the cursor down ( ) required for your TV. In order to receive written and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode.
  • Page 13 DVD player or Camcorders. NOTES: Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, Front or HDMI : 1, 2, Front is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use.
  • Page 14 Rear Panel Connections Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD ( ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD of the remote control, you can select each video source.
  • Page 15 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) : A) Connecting HDMI signal.
  • Page 16 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 PHOTO INPUT PUSH EJECT Note : For Monoaural devices, please connect Audio signal cable into L/Mono input jack .
  • Page 17 Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 VCR #2 OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT Optional Optional HDMI HDMI HDMI OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT HDTV Set-Top Box HDMI DIGITAL DIGITAL DVD Player OUTPUT CAPABILITY OUTPUT CAPABILITY NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.
  • Page 18 Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-P , 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.
  • Page 19 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ FRONT INPUT Cable or 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the Air signal VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right.
  • Page 20 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 OR HDMI FRONT plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
  • Page 21 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y-P NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to The picture and sound that is played back the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear...
  • Page 22 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO CABLE SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT Air signal 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.

  • Page 23: The Remote Control

    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, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.
  • Page 24 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ³ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode). ³...
  • Page 25 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ² 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 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3)
  • Page 26 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ¶ MENU button INFO button Press this button when you want to check the The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. channel being received, the picture source, if º EXIT button the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.
  • Page 27 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera, MMC/SD memory cards using the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is Press the SELECT button or selected.
  • Page 28 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD Rotate 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 through the interval time from 5, 10 and 30 seconds.
  • Page 29 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV Press the FAV CH button to switch to Favorite VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in Press the VOLUME button ( ) until you obtain Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed the desired sound level.
  • Page 30 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This feature allows you to view Digital Channels CABLE and Video inputs on both the main picture and Air signal sub picture simultaneously, with separate control.
  • Page 31 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button.
  • Page 32 The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes).
  • Page 33 The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR 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 37-38 for pre- codes).
  • Page 34 The Remote Control for DVD Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED 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 37-38 for pre-codes).
  • Page 35 The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR 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 37-38 for pre-codes).
  • Page 36 6. The remote will now control the desired device. 7. Pressing the INPUTS button will now access the video input of the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV) Table 1...
  • Page 37 Daytron ......0899 1246 0020 0616,1035,1162,1262 Amino ...... Hisense ......Dell ........ Penney ......1602 1535 1972 0035,0037,0240,0042, Bell South ....Hitachi ......Denon ......0899 0819,1250 0042 0038,1035,1237 Clearmaster .... HTS ....... DirecTV ......Pentax ......0883 0775,1775 0739 0042,0065,0105 ClearMax ....
  • Page 38 Terapin 1972 0699,0769 1031 Hewlett Packard Greenhill Theta Digital 1972 0717 0571 Howard Computers Harman/Kardon Toshiba 1972 0582,0702 0503,0695,1045,1154 Hitachi Tredex 1972 0573,0664,1247,1919 0799,0800,0803,0804 Hiteker Hughes Network Systems 0739 0672 0705 Humax Urban Concepts 0739 1348 0503 Hush Initial US Logic...

  • Page 39: On-Screen Display

    Remote Move Select Control buttons to use. 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.
  • Page 40 On-Screen Display Video Channel Manager Picture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes; Signal Meter Access Signal Meter. Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan. Contrast Adjust contrast. Channel List Set Channel List. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color.
  • Page 41 Video Video Video Audio Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve Channel Manager picture quality. You can independently customize each of Locks Timers the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing Setup performance and pleasure depending upon the video Move Select program being viewed.
  • Page 42 This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
  • Page 43 Video Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Video Ratio. Aspect Auto Aspect Auto Aspect Mode 16:9 Standard1 Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on Vertical Position the input signal to fill the screen. Move Return Mode M anually select the Aspect Ratio.
  • Page 44 Audio Audio Video Audio Channel Manager Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and Locks to improve the sound quality. Timers Setup 1. Press CURSOR PAD to select menu item. Move Select 2. Press CURSOR PAD to adjust the function. 3.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 Channel Manager Channel Manager Video Audio Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna Channel Manager options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter Locks Timers and Set Channel List. Setup Move Select 1. Press CURSOR PAD buttons to highlight function. 2.
  • Page 47 Channel Manager Channel List Channel Manager Signal Meter This function allows you to review which channels are Auto Channel Scan labeled (ID), which have been added to CHANNEL Channel List MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and Move Select which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS.
  • Page 48 Locks Locks Video Audio This function will block out the picture and sound of the Channel Manager Locks selected channel or video input. Timers Setup Move 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.
  • Page 49 Locks Movie Ratings Locks Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that Change Access Code you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the Canadian Ratings (Frn) Region 5...
  • Page 50 Locks TV Ratings Locks Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV Change Access Code program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its Engage Lock Movie Ratings content. TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) 1.
  • Page 51 Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of Change Access Code movie and television program in Canada that you feel Engage Lock Movie Ratings might be inappropriate in its content. TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) 1.
  • Page 52 Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian Change Access Code French programs according to various program ratings Engage Lock Movie Ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) 1.
  • Page 53 Locks Region 5 Program Title Source Program Time INFO Use Region 5 Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie or CH ID/Input ID Program Title..Cable 888-001 program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its 11:30AM 11:55AM REGION 5 KDEF-DT...
  • Page 54 Timers Timers Video Audio Channel Manager Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Locks Timer and Day/Night Timer. Timers Setup Move Select 1. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock Timers The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the...
  • Page 55 Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 Timers Set The Clock 10 : 25 AM PST minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Set Sleep Timer 0:00 Set Day/Night Timer Not Set 1. Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Set Event Timer Not Set...
  • Page 56 Timers 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 Please Set Clock First 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 54).
  • Page 57 Setup Setup Video Video Audio Audio Channel Manager Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first Locks time. Timers Setup 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to select Move Select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Setup Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver...
  • Page 58 Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu Setup backgrounds. Setup The Menu Options Set The Language English 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight Set The Menu Background : Shaded SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR Move Return SOLID) of your choice.
  • Page 59 Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the video Setup inputs. Setup The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs 1. Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight the video Set The Closed Captions inputs.
  • Page 60 Setup Set The Closed Captions Setup Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or Setup The Menu Options sound effects of a television program or home video Set The Screen Saver which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV Set The Inputs program guide denotes these programs as Set The Closed Captions...
  • Page 61 Set The Closed Captions If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, Set The Quick Start Options Reset The Software HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash Move Select card. In order to receive written notification and the flash card, please complete and return the warranty card.

  • Page 62: Useful Information

    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 HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1.
  • Page 63 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.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting 1. Plasma Television Troubleshooting Items Notes A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet Buzzing sound from Plasma room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing display panel.
  • Page 65 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America ,Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
  • Page 66 • S-Video UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics Luminance (Y) ....1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm (America), Inc.
  • Page 67 Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 80.4/36.5 Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units Inches Inches 2-3/4 2-3/4 30-21/32 28-1/16 21-31/32 17-31/32 15-11/32 36-7/16 20-23/32 4-23/32 3-9/16 1-1/8 15-9/32 8-19/32 24-13/16 8-19/32 9-7/8 12-1/8 6-1/16...
  • Page 68 Set Dimensions 50 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 116.7/53 Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units Inches Inches 48-13/16 2-9/16 2-9/16 34-11/16 32-5/16 27-17/32 19-29/32 17-17/32 43-23/32 24-13/16 5-1/2 3-25/32 1-1/4 16-5/8 24-13/16 11-3/4 12-1/8 8-7/16 1240...
  • Page 69 Set Dimensions 55 Inch Models (Not Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): TBD Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units Inches Inches 55-1/2 3-15/32 3-15/32 35-5/8 19-3/16 48-19/32 27-1/4 5-1/32 3-25/32 1-1/4 15-11/32 24-13/16 15-11/32 4-15/16 10-1/8 12-1/8 1410.00 88.00...
  • Page 70 HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HITACHI CANADA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of Should you have any questions regarding warranty, trouble free operation from your unit. However, should service, operation, or technical assistance, please...
  • Page 71 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.
  • Page 72 Notes Service Hotline...

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