Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P55T551 Hitachi
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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42T501, P42T501A P50T501, P50T501A and P55T551 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ......................
Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HIT ACHI 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.
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.
4 Accessories First time use Check to make sure you have the following accessories befor e disposing of the packing material. Power Cord Remote Control 1.5V batteries T able T op Stand (50" included) For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www .
A A 4 in. 10 cm 4 in. 10 cm 42" 50" 4 in. 10 cm 55" 5 Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position.
6 쐃 쐇 쐋 쐃 쐇 Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with Clamp #2. Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be different shapes. Only for 50" models AC CORD Clamp #2: Use this clamp to hold the AC cord and the signal cables.
7 SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" 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 4 screws from the STAND base in order to separate the TV from the Base.
First time use How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision 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.
9 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the scr een.
10 First time use 300-Ohm T win Lead This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono or RCA Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television’ s rear jack panel and front contr ol panel.
11 Quick Refer ence Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new remote control is designed to operate differ ent types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs.
12 First time use PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR FRONT VIEW PUSH EJECT PHOTO INPUT 햲 햺 햹 햸 햴 햳 햶 햷 햽 Fr ont Panel Controls 햵 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 햻 햲 FRONT POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote control.
13 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this ar ea when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 햺 햻 INPUT-FRONT JACKS INPUT -FRONT provide composite Video jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Camcorders .
14 First time use 햲 Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR. 햳 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 and 3 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD ( and ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD of the remote control, you can select each video source.
15 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 s.
16 First time use 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: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.
17 NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY HDMI OUTPUT HDMI to HDMI VCR #1 Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO V.
First time use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y - P B P R , 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.
19 Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR Video CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ FRONT INPUT 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.
20 First time use C O N N E C T I N G A C O M P O N E N T SO U R C E W I T H H D M I OR DVI CA PA BIL ITY TO H DMI 1, HD MI 2 OR HDM I F RO NT 1. 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 .
21 First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3: Y -P B P R . 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 .
First time use CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT 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.
23 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new remote control is designed to operate differ ent types of VCRs, CA TV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver , DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.
How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, see page 5 5 . 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).
25 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT 1 2 16:9 ST ANDARD 2 Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD’s preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size.
26 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV NOTE: 1. Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. 2. The Aspect setting will not be shown if the channel is locked. S-IN: 1 480i 3:17PM Auto DIGIT AL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption This icon will appear only when receiving a Digital Broadcast with Closed Captioning.
27 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV 1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOT O INPUT is selected. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD . 2. Press the CURSOR PAD or to access the next or previous photo.
28 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise ( CURSOR PAD ) and counterclockwise ( CURSOR P AD ). SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the digital photos.
29 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button ( or ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button.
The Remote Control Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This feature allows you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously , with separate control.
31 Pictur e-In-Picture (PIP) The Remote Control MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will show in the Main Picture. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for freezing a pictur e frame with addresses.
32 The Remote Control 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). 1. Turn ON your cable box.
33 The Remote Control 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).
34 The Remote Control 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). 1. Turn ON your DVD player.
35 The Remote Control 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). 1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR.
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.
37 Remote Contr ol Codes Cable BRAND Codes General Instrument ........ 0869 Daewoo ......................... 0045 , 0278 , 0020, 0561 1479 A BC ........................ 0003, 0008, 0011 GOI................................. 0775, 1775 1278 Panasonic ..
38 Remote Contr ol Codes DBS/PVR Codes Enterprise 0591 Sony 0533,1533,0864,1033, Combo BRAND ESA 0821,1268 1431 Hughes Network Systems 0739 Fisher 0670,1919 Sova 1122 Philips 0739 Funai 0675,1268,1334.
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. Channel Manager Setup Timers Locks Audio Video Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which selections are available.
Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio 40 On-Scr een Display On-Screen Display Picture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes; Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness.
41 V ideo On-Screen Display 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.
42 V ideo On-Screen Display Color T emperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate color . Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low , middle and high.
Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the pr esent input and return it to the Day -Dynamic VIDEO mode. 1. Use CURSOR PAD , buttons to highlight functions. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select Reset Video Settings.
Audio 44 Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . 1. Press CURSOR P AD or to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR P AD or to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU , or select AUDIO to return to the main menu.
Audio Source Multi-Channel T elevision 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.
46 Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR PAD , buttons to highlight function . 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select.
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 F A VORITE (F A V) CHANNELS . 1. Use the CURSOR P AD to navigate the Channel List.
48 Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. 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.
Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RA TING that you have selected.
50 Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you have selected. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RA TING to return to the previous menu.
Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content.
52 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. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) that you have selected.
Alternate Ratings (Example Only) : G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents str ongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for childr en under 13. R Restricted.
Set The Clock Timers Move SEL Return Time Zone : PST Date : Jan. 1 2007 Time : 10 : 25 AM Move SEL Select Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Timers Not Set 0:00 -- : -- AM PST Set Event Timer Not Set Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer.
Timers On-Screen Display 55 Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR P AD repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00.
Set Event Timer Timers Move SEL Return ❑ Event1 : -- : -- AM - -- : -- AM Jan. 1 200 7 Cable ------- ❑ Event2 : -- : -- AM - -- : -- AM Jan. 1 200 7 Cable ------- ❑ Event3 : -- : -- AM - -- : -- AM Jan. 1 200 7 Cable ------- ❑ Event4 : -- : -- AM - -- : -- AM Jan.
Setup On-Screen Display Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. S et The Menu Options Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD.
Setup The Menu Options Setup Move SEL Return Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded On-Screen Display 58 Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice.
59 Setup On-Screen Display Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the video inputs. 1. Press the CURSOR P AD , to highlight the video inputs.
Setup Set The Cl osed Caption s 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 pr ograms as or . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , , and to highlight and select the function to change.
Reset The Software Setup Move SEL Retur n MMC Software Upgrade : Vxxxx.xxxx Upgrade Now before upgrading. Reset TV Settings No Y es (Select "Yes" to return all settings to the factory default after next power OFF/ON.) On-Screen Display Setup Set The Quick Start Options This feature will select QUICK START UP options.
Equipment Car e and T roubleshooting 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 HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1.
Reception Pr oblems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference fr om automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths.
Troubleshooting No. Items 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.
65 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.
66 Wire Clamp (50" models only) All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi. us /tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
67 Set Dimensions Useful Information A B C DE F G H J T S L M Units I K R Q P O N Inches mm Inches 42 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 1067.
Set Dimensions 68 Useful Information A B C DE F G H J T S L M Units I K R Q P O N Inches mm 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 12 24-13/16 12 11-3/4 12-1/8 8-7/16 1240 65.
69 Useful Information Set Dimensions A B C DE F G H J L M Units I K P O N Inches mm 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 88.00 904.50 485.50 1234.
Hitachi HIT ACHI AMERICA, L TD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HIT ACHI has made every effort to assur e you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
71 Useful Information 쐃 쐇 쐋 쐃 쐇 Look on the right side of the TV. Locate the LABEL where it shows the information related to MODEL NAME and SERIAL #. HITACHI Service Department will require this information in order to give you the proper support regarding your questions.
Notes Service Hotline 72.
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Appendixes 153 Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Y e s : S e l e c t a b l e 웎 : Un-selectable Input Auto Aspect Aspect Signal Aspect Video ID 16:9 St.
Appendixes Appendixes Appendix A: 154 Aspect Specifications (Continuation) I n p u t Au t o Asp ec t A sp ec t S i g n al As p ec t V id e o ID 16:9 Standard 1 16:9 Standard 2 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Standard 4.
Index 155 A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 43 Audio Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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