
PLASMA TELEVISIONOperating Guide for P42T501, P42T501AP50T501, P50T501A and P55T551IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...
10First time use300-Ohm Twin Lead This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to anantenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).Phono or RCA Used on all stand
11Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsIn addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote contro
12First time usePUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOORFRONT VIEWPUSH EJECTPHOTO INPUT햲햺햹햸햴햳햶햷햽Front Panel Controls햵FRONT PANEL CONTROLS햻햲 FRONT POWER buttonPress t
13REMOTE CONTROL sensorPoint your remote at this area when selectingchannels, adjusting volume, etc.햺햻INPUT-FRONT JACKSINPUT-FRONT provide composite V
14First time use햲 Antenna InputTo switch between Cable and Air input, go to theChannel Manager option to change the signalsource CABLE or AIR.햳 Audio/
15The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signalsfrom a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as shown
16First time useThe FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, VideoGame and a VCR as shown in
17NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.HDMI DIGITALOUTPUT CAPABILITY HDMI OUTPUTHDMItoHDMIVCR #1Cable TV coaxial cable2-Way signal splitt
First time useTips on Rear Panel Connections• S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that
19Back ofVCROUTPUTVCRVideoCONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIOSOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ FRONT INPUT1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of theVCR or the la
Important Safety InstructionsSAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTYOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISIONOur reputation has been built on the quality,performance
20First time useCONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI ORDVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 OR HDMI FRONT1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connectionc
21First time useCONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREOAUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3:Y-PBPR.1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of theLaserdisc/DVD player or
First time useCONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIOSOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of theVCR or the laserdisc p
23In addition to controlling all the functions on yourHITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control isdesigned to operate different types of VCRs, CATV(Ca
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVNOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings,see page 55.POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV s
25How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVIMA GE INPUTIMA GE INPUTIMA GE INPUTIMA GE INPUT1216:9 STANDARD 2Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 source
26How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVNOTE: 1. Press the INFO button again or the EXITbutton to return to normal viewing.2. The Aspect setting wil
27How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through theINPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT isselected. Press t
28How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVROTATESelect this menu item to rotate selected photoseither clockwise (CURSOR PAD ) andcounterclockwise (C
29How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVVOLUME (VOL), MUTE buttonPress the VOLUME button ( or ) until you obtainthe desired sound level.To reduce
3Important Safety InstructionsPower sourceThis plasma television is designed to operate on 120volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a120
The Remote ControlYour HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tunertechnology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.This feature allows you to view Digi
31Picture-In-Picture (PIP)The Remote ControlMAIN FREEZEPress the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of thepicture you are currently viewing and the froz
32The Remote ControlFUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX.This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must first program the remote to
33The Remote ControlYOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER.This remote is designed to operate different types ofset-top-box/satellite systems. You must f
34The Remote ControlFUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER.This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must first program the remote
35The Remote ControlYOUR VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder).This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs/PVRs. You must first program th
INPUT ACCESSThis optional feature allows the user of the remotecontrol to setup it’s SOURCE SELECT button to accessthe specified input of the TV. Set
37Remote Control CodesCable BRAND Codes General Instrument ...0869 Daewoo ... 0045, 0278, 0020,0561 1479ABC ...
38Remote Control CodesDBS/PVR Codes Enterprise 0591 Sony 0533,1533,0864,1033,Combo BRAND ESA 0821,1268 1431Hughes Network Systems 0739 Fisher 0670,191
NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in next pages are for illustrationpurposes only, therefore; doesn't reflect th
4AccessoriesFirst time useCheck to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.Power CordRemote Control1.5V
TimersLocksChannel ManagerAudio40On-Screen DisplayOn-Screen DisplayPicture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes;Day Dynamic, Day Norm
41VideoOn-Screen DisplaySelect VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improvepicture quality. You can independently customize each ofthe Video Inputs t
42VideoOn-Screen DisplayColor TemperatureSet this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for a
Reset Video SettingsThis function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day-DynamicVIDEO mode.1. Use
Audio44AudioSelect AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference andto improve the sound quality.1. Press CURSOR PAD or to select menu item.2. Press
Audio SourceMulti-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound)used when receiving a weak stere
46Channel ManagerSelect CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antennaoptions, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meterand Set Channel List.1. Press CURSOR PAD
Channel ListThis function allows you to review which channels arelabeled (ID), which have been added to CHANNELMEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by L
48LocksThis function will block out the picture and sound of theselected channel or video input. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digitac
Movie RatingsUse Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie thatyou feel may be inappropriate due to its content.1. Use the CURSOR PAD, to select
AA4 in.10 cm4 in.10 cm42"50"4 in.10 cm55"5Securing to a table-top1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to theclamping screw holes o
50LocksTV RatingsUse TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TVprogram that you feel may be inappropriate due to itscontent.2. Press SELECT to block
Canadian Ratings (Eng)Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type ofmovie and television program in Canada that you feelmight be inappropriate in its
52LocksCanadian Ratings (Frn)Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block CanadianFrench programs according to various program ratingsthat you feel might be in
Alternate Ratings (Example Only) :G General audiences. All ages admitted.PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for childre
Set The ClockTimersMove SEL ReturnTime Zone : PSTDate : Jan. 1 2007Time : 10 : 25 AM Move SEL SelectSet Day/Night Ti
TimersOn-Screen Display55Set Sleep TimerSelect this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments).1. Press the CURS
Set Event TimerTimers Move SEL Return❑ Event1 : -- : -- AM - -- : -- AM Jan. 1 2007 Cable ------- ❑ Event2 :
SetupOn-Screen DisplaySelect SETUP when setting your TV up for the firsttime.1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to selectthe sub-menu of your choice.2. Pres
Setup The Menu OptionsSetupMove SEL ReturnSet The Language : EnglishSet The Menu Background : ShadedOn-Screen Display58Set The Menu BackgroundThis
59SetupOn-Screen DisplaySet The InputsUse this feature to give a name to any of the videoinputs.1. Press the CURSOR PAD, to highlight the videoinpu
6쐃쐇쐋쐃쐇Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connectThe AC cord and the signal cables can all beheld together with Clamp #2.Depend on the model size 42
SetupSet The Closed CaptionsClosed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/orsound effects of a television program or home videowhich are displayed
Reset The SoftwareSetup MoveSEL ReturnMMC Software Upgrade : Vxxxx.xxxxUpgrade Nowbefore upgrading.Reset TV SettingsNo Yes(
Equipment Care and TroubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGYour HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to pr
Reception ProblemsIGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automo
TroubleshootingNo. Items Notes1Buzzing sound from Plasmadisplay panel.A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very q
65Federal Communications Commission NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
66Wire Clamp (50" models only)All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change withoutprior notice. Please access www.hitachi.u
67Set DimensionsUseful InformationABCDEFGHJTSLMUnitsIKRQPONInchesmmInches 42 2-3/4 2-3/4 30-21/32 28-1/1621-31/32 17-31/32 15-11/32 36-7/1
Set Dimensions68Useful InformationABCDEFGHJTSLMUnitsIKRQPONInchesmmInches 48-13/16 2-9/16 2-9/16 34-11/16 32-5/1627-17/32 19-29/32
69Useful InformationSet DimensionsABCDEFGHJLMUnitsIKPONInchesmmInches 55-1/2 3-15/32 3-15/32 35-5/8 19-3/1648-19/32 27-1/4 5-1/32 3-25/32 1
7SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELSSTEP (1) :Please locate the STAND METAL on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold
HitachiHITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISIONHITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours oftrouble free operation from your unit. Howev
71Useful Information쐃쐇쐋쐃쐇Look on the right side of the TV.Locate the LABEL where it shows the information related to MODEL NAME and SERIAL #. HITACHI
NotesService Hotline72
License AgreementsEND USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWAREIMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement forHITACHI DTV Softwa
OPERATING SYSTEM LICENSE INFORMATIONThis HITACHI TV incorporates certain open source operating system software distributed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLI
PreambleThe licenses for most software are designed to take away yourfreedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU GeneralPublic License is in
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software147License AgreementsIn addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on theProgram wit
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software148License AgreementsTO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PreambleThe licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU GeneralPublic Licenses are
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First time useHow to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television8SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELSSTEP (1) :Please locate the STAND METAL on
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software151License Agreementsa work containing portions of the Library, and distribute thatwork under
or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. 13. The Free
Appendixes153AppendixesAppendix A:Picture Format for Each Input SourceAspect Specifications Yes : Selectable 웎 : Un-selectable Input Auto
AppendixesAppendixesAppendix A:154Aspect Specifications(Continuation)Input Auto Aspect AspectS ignal Aspect Video ID 16:9Standard 116:9Standard 216:9Z
Index155AAccessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Aspect Ratio, . . .
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9How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma TelevisionVIEWINGThe best picture is seen by sitting directly in front ofthe TV and about 10 to 18 feet from th
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