Hitachi P50H4011 Operating Manual
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Operating
Guide for P42H401,
P50H401
P55H401,
P42H4011,
P50H4011
and
P55H4011
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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FIRSTTtME
USE .........................................................................................................................
4-22
THE REMOTE
CONTROL
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23-31
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
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32-54
USEFUL
INFORMATION
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55-64
OPERATING
GUIDE
IN SPANISH
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65-128
END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT
FOR HITACHI
DTV SOFTWARE
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129-137
APPENDIXES
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138-139
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................
140
As an Energy Sta_ Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy StaP guidelines
for
energy efficiency
ULTr_VISION
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- Page 1 GUIDE IN SPANISH .................. 65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE ........ 129-137 APPENDIXES ........................ 138-139 INDEX ............................ULTr_VISION As an Energy Sta_ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the Energy StaP guidelines energy efficiency...
- Page 2 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma pinched particularly plugs, convenience televisions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Safety is also foremost...
- Page 3 TV screen. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. If still images are left on the screen for more than 2.5 minutes, protection function will work automatically so that contrast reduces to minimize...
- Page 4 Table Top Stand (42" included) (50" included) ©@@ ©@@ O@© ®®®® ®@ For U.S. models: Note: Please visit our HITACHI For optional accessories, please access our web site at: website optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Note : The accessories models H4011 series are similar as the H401 series.
- Page 5 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 Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma...
- Page 6 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. Located on the back of the TV are 2 plastic clamps to hold the AC cord. Please follow the instructions below.
- Page 7 SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the back of the -iV. 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.
- Page 8 SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS 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 6 screws from the STAND base in order to separate the TV from the Base.
- Page 9 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 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phone 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...
- Page 11 Controls the preeode functions remote is in Set-Top-Box (STB) of your VCR and DVD. mode or when the TV uses a digital input. HITACHI RECORD BUTTON (VCR} Press twice (2 times) to record programs. LEGEND "13/-- Television...
- Page 12 TV screen. This card slot is for future software upgrades. These buttons also serve as the cursor clown (V) Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade required for your TV. In order to receive...
- Page 13 ® 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.
- Page 14 Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or ALP,. [..® ® Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD (A and T), and the SELECT button or CURSOR 1_ of the remote control, you can select each video...
- Page 15 The FRONT p anel jacks areprovided asa convenience toallow youtoeasily c onnect HDMI or DVI s ignals from aDVD, Set T op Box,Video G ame a sshown i nthefollowing examples (When connecting DVl s ignal itwill need t oconnect theaudio o utput into theFront Audio I nput jacks) : A)Connecting HDMI signal.
- Page 16 The FRONT panel jacks areprovided asa convenience toallow youtoeasily c onnect acamcorder, DVD, Video Game a nd a VCR asshown i nthe following examples: FRONTINPUTPANEL 000 00 N=UT < VOL _ • CH • UF_RADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY} • •...
- Page 17 Outside Anten_sa Cable TVroaxial cable VCR#1 VCR#2 OUTPUT ANNT SVIDEOV L @oQ@ @ @ooo o on s VIDEOVINpLT Optional d_ I_i_ _i_r_ _p_=bl_ Pour _ nr,r_ti_ _ur I_ _k_y-_d th_ d_ubt,_l _yr_,d _ tr_J_mr_ H:-.mm| III III HDMII III III HDMI 2 HDMI HDMI...
- Page 18 • 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. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO))
- Page 19 CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ INPUT-FRONT 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.
- Page 20 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI I r HDMI 2 OR HDMI FRONT Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel below.
- Page 21 CONNECTING A COMPONENT STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y-PBPR. 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. Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or B- Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV...
- Page 22 CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO CABLE SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT Air signal 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 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, POWER CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic...
- Page 24 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. I POWER MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on which button is pressed.
- Page 25 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 ZOOM 1/ZOOM 2 Use this aspect mode to display conventional...
- Page 26 INPUTS button ANALOG CHANNELS When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access INPUTS menu. Prog CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select inputs that being used. Pressing INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items.
- Page 27 Press the FAY CH button to switch to Favorite VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button (FAV) channel mode. will know Press the VOLUME button (A or V) until you obtain the desired sound level. Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN.
- Page 28 OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. POWER This remote is designed to operate different types cable boxes. must first program the remote match remote system of your cable (refer below for pre-codes). Turn ON your cable box. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode,...
- Page 29 ®® SATELLITE BRAND CODES 2006 DIRECT TV ............ECOSTAR ..............HITACHI ............... HUGHES ..............RCA ................SONY ................TOP BOX BRAND CODES SAT (Set-Top-Box/Satellite) button PANASONIC ..............This button allows the remote to control your set- RCA ................
- Page 30 The remote will now control your DVD player. DVD BRAND CODES APEX ................GO VIDEO ..............HITACHI ................ KENWOOD ..............PANASONIC ..............PIONEER ..............DVD button RCA ................This button allows the remote to control your DVD SAMSUNG ..............
- Page 31 FUNAI .............. PRECODED VCR Buttons ................These buttons transmit the chosen precoded GOLD STAR ............... codes. HITACHI ........00, 01,02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC ..............49, 50, 51,18 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons MAGNAVOX ............12, 13 These buttons are for operating the TV.
- Page 32 Press MENU on the remote control to display different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Use the CURSOR (buttons A,T,4 and I_) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. Press EXIT...
- Page 33 Picture Mode Select between 3pictures modes; Signal Meter Access Signal Meter. Day D ynamic, Day N ormal and Night. Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan. Contrast Adjust contrast. Channel List Set Channel List. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint.
- Page 34 Select VIDEO toadjust picture s ettings andimprove picture quality. You can independently customize each o f the Video I nputs toyour p reference toincrease viewing )erformance andpleasure depending upon thevideo program being v iewed. IfRESET is selected, only the selected input will r eset toinitial conditions. Picture Mode Use this...
- Page 35 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 circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
- Page 36 Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending the input signal to fill the screen. Mode Manually select the Aspect Ratio. Vertical Position This function allows you to select when aspect style is either 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM.
- Page 37 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Press CURSOR • or • to select menu item. Press CURSOR PAD _ or I_ to adjust the function. Press EXlTto quit the MENU, or select AUDIOto return to the main menu.
- Page 38 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...
- Page 39 Select CHANNEL MANAGER to setyourAntenna options, runAuto Channel Scan, Check S ignal Meter and Set C hannel List. 1.Press C URSOR PAD to highlight functions. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR • select. Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor antenna.
- Page 40 Channel List This function allows you to review which channels labeled (ID}, which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN}, which are protected by LOCK which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List. 2.
- Page 41 This function will b lock o ut t hepicture and sound o fthe selected channel orvideo input. Thecode to enter t heLocks feature i s a fourdigit access code number. The factory p reset code is0000. Use theNUMBER buttons toenter the access code. 1.
- Page 42 Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. CURSOR • select MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected.
- Page 43 TV Ratings Use "IV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. CURSOR • select "IV RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the "IV RATING that you have selected.
- Page 44 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. 1. Use CURSOR • select CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that want to block. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS...
- Page 45 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. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD A, • to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block.
- Page 46 Region 5 Use Region 5 Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie or program that you feel may be inappropriatedue 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...
- Page 47 Select TIMERS tosetyourClock, Sleep T imer, Event Timer andDay/Night Timer. Use the CURSOR buttons • or • to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use tile SET EVENT TIMER or DAY/NIGHT TIMER...
- Page 48 Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 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 Day/Night Timer Select this feature...
- Page 49 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...
- Page 50 Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD A, V, _1 or • to select the sub-menu of your choice. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Menu Options Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD.
- Page 51 Set The Menu Background This function allows to choose from menu backgrounds. CURSOR < • highlight MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED SOLID} of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD < or • to select shaded or solid. Select SOLID for a black background (no picture can be seen behind...
- Page 52 Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the video inputs. Press the CURSOR PAD A, • to highlight the video inputs. Press the CURSOR PAD _1, • to select your choices. INPUT 3 Auto Link Use this function to automatically...
- Page 53 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 [_. Use the CURSOR PAD 4, I_, •...
- Page 54 This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a flash card (MMC/SD CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your HITACHI will notify provide with a flash card. In order to receive written notification...
- Page 55 Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat cause damage to the plasma screen. TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit...
- Page 56 IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks m ay appear, picture may flutter o r drift. Usually caused byinterference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts a recaused b ythetelevision signal following twopaths. One is the direct p ath andtheother i sreflected from tallbuildings, hills orsome other objects.
- Page 57 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 58 FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. Note This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, or Q), in accordance...
- Page 59 Pleaseaccesswww.hitachi.com/tv f or detailedspecifications • Video ......1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm and dimensionsfor custominstallations. • S-Video UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics Luminance (Y) ....1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm (America), tnc. Chrominance (C) ..... 0.286Vp-p, 75 Ohm •...
- Page 60 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (Ibs./kg): 80.4/36.5 "f " n °_ Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A nches 23/4 23/4 3021/3_ 281/16 2131/3_ 1731/3_ 1511/32 367/16 2023/3_ 423/32 39/16 11/8 159/32 819/32 2413/16 819/32 97/8...
- Page 61 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (Ibs./kg): 116.7/53 =,==. g+Z+_+ Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A Inche- _ 4813/16 29116 29116 3411/16 325116 2717/32 1929/32 1717/324323/32 2413/16 51/2 325]32 11/4 165/8 2413/16 113/4 121/8 87/16 l[Im 1240...
- Page 62 55 Inch Models (Not Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (Ibs./kg): 151/68.4 Rear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units A In@e! 55 1/2 3 15/32 3 15/32 35 5/8 19 3/16 48 19/3_ 27 1/4 5 1/32 3 25/32 1 1/4 15 11/32 24 13/1_ 15 11/3_ 4 15/16...
- Page 63 However, should service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: you require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide with In Canada:...
- Page 64 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.
- Page 65 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT- READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. HITACHI is licensing the Software HITACHI DTV Software (this "Agreement") is a legal agreement between use within North America only. You agree that you will not export you ("you"...
- Page 66 Free Software Foundation, Inc. The operating system software incorporated in this Hitachi TV is shown in the table below and the applicable license(s) are detailed on the following pages of this Owner's Guide. Software Module Applicable...
- Page 67 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2,June 1991 Copyright 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc, 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble (Hereinafter, translation...
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- Page 69 TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THE ENTIRE RISK or your school, if any, to sign a "copyright disclaimer" for the AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM program, if necessary Here is a sample: alter the names:...
- Page 70 LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright _ 1991, 1999 Free SoRware Foundation, Inc, 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed, [This is the first released version of the Lesser GPL,...
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- Page 74 Appendix Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Yes : Selectable : Un-selectable Input Auto Aspect Aspect Signal Aspect VideolD 16:9 16:9 16:9 Standard 1 Standard Zoom Standard Expanded Zoom1 Zoom2 Video NTSC Analog YCBCF_ 480p 16X9 Digital 480i YPBPR 1080i/720p 16x9...
- Page 75 Appendix Aspect Specifications (Continuation) Input Auto Aspect Aspect Signal Aspect Video 16:9 16:9 16:9 Standard Standard 2 Zoom Standard Ex panded Zoom 1 Zoom 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 1080p/ 16x9 Ye s ..(DVI) 1080i/720p 16x9 Yes Initial (Input1 480p Auto ON Letter 480i...
- Page 76 TV Ratings (Canadian - French) ..Region 5(Downloadable VChip) ..Accessories ......Antennas (Connecting) ....Aspect Ratio ...... 25, 36 Menu Preference Audio Bass Boost ......Language ......Background ......Audio Settings ....... Audio Source ......Auto Noise Cancel ..... Noise Cancel ......
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