Hitachi P42H4011, P55H401, P50H401A Rear Panel Connections, Monitor OUT & Audio OUT

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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 mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack).

￿ MONITOR OUT & AUDIO OUT

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These jacks provide fixed audio and video

signals (CABLE/AIR or INPUTS ) which are

used for recording. Use the S-VIDEO output

for high quality video output. Component signal

to Input 2 and 3, and HDMI inputs will not

have monitor output.

￿ Optical Out (Digital Audio)

This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your

audio device that is Dolby® Digital and PCM

compatible, such as an audio amplifier.

NOTE: *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

￿S-VIDEO Input 1

Input 1 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability.

NOTE: 1. You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 1 , but only one of these inputs may be used at a time.

2.S-VIDEO output may be used for recording, only when the input is of S-VIDEO type.

￿HDMI 1, 2 (High Definition Multimedia

Interface)

ABOUT HDMI – HDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high-definition video and multi- channel audio in a single cable. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to your television screen.

Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

14Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

NOTE: 1. The HDMI input is not intended for use with personal computers.

2.Only DTV formats such as 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for HDMI input.

￿Component: Y-PBPR Inputs

INPUTS 2 and 3 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for both inputs.

NOTE: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to INPUT 1 at the same time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.

2.Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.

3.Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV’s PB input and the component CR output to the TV’s PR input.

4.It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPRinputs (see page 34).

5.To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPRjacks and HDMI Input.

6.INPUT 2 , and 3 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for composite video and component video input.

￿For Special AV control use only.

￿For Factory use only.

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