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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for P50S601
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................2-3
FIRST TIME USE ......................................................................................................................... 4-21
THE REMOTE CONTROL......................................................................................................... 22-33
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................
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Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT prong. The wide blade or the third prong are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 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 at plugs, convenience televisions. receptacles,
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Important Safety Instructions Power source Public viewing of copyrighted material This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a and cable companies, as well as programs from other 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The mains plug is used as the sources, may require prior authorization from the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
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Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Remote Control Two “AA” size, Power Swivel Table 1.5V batteries Top Stand (included) ! Wire clamp Power Swivel Cable Power Cord For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CANADA only: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.ca/tv CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the pane
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F 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 Wall ANTENNA 1. Using metallic wire (two places) fasten the set to i Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable the clamping screw on the rear of the Plasma r TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good TV as shown below. s outdoor color TV antenna is
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How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD AND POWER SWIVEL CABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 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. Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect it to the TV. Pull on the clamp t
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First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television S E T T I N G F O R W A L L M O U N T I N G 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. For dimensions of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer
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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. R During daylight hours, reflections from outside light S may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can 4" Minimum 70 BEST be located in a different section of the room. HORIZONTAL If the TV’s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system’s external speakers, the best audio 5'
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First time use 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. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the leng
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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. 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. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR
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First time use Front Panel Controls FRONT VIEW !* # PUSH TO OPEN CONTROL DOOR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH EJECT $ " % ' ) ( & # POWER button FRONT POWER button Television MAIN POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television This power button is for the complete system, and ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is control. The “MAIN POWER” button must be at recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER” to ON stan
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Front Panel Controls ! 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. ! Indicating Lamp R/C sensor * Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off OFF. When the main power switch is set to Off. Lights OFF. When the main power switch on the TV is ON. Red (Stand-by) Ligh
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First time use 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 ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD " of the remote control, you can select each video $ source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, % ' laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have mon
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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. FRONT INPUT PANEL UPGRADE CARD (SERVICE USE ONLY) PUSH EJECT Note : Special device cables will be according to the own device specifications. HDMI DIGITAL
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First time use 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 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. OUTPUT Video L R COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILI
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Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 VCR #2 OUTPUT ANT IN S-VIDEO V L R V L R S-VIDEO INPUT Optional Optional HDMI DVI to to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT Y P B P R L R Y P /C P /C L R B B R R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT HDTV Set-Top Box HDMI DIGITAL DIGITAL DVD Player OUTPUT CAPABILITY OUTPUT CAPABILITY NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 16 First time use
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First time use 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. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting you
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Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 ~ INPUT-FRONT 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. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUTS butt
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord T N O R F I M D H R O 2 I M D H , 1 I M D H O T Y T I L I B A P A C I V D plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection 2. The HDMI input on HDMI 1 , 2 and FRONT cable from the output of the HDTV set top box contains the copy prote
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Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3 :Y-PBPR. NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord 1. 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 will be abnormal if the connection is loose. panel below. 2. See page 17 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 2. Connect the cabl
