Hitachi 50HDA39 Using the Long Life feature, Reverse, Screen Wipe, Screen Saver, Black Side Panel

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Setting up your TV

Using the TV’s Features

Using the Long Life feature

The long life settings (Reverse, Screen Wipe, Screen Saver, Black Side Panel) help to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen.

Reverse

The picture is displayed alternately between positive image and

negative image to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the

screen. This function is effective for a still pattern image.

1.

Press TV to select the TV mode.

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2.

Press MENU, then press

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to display the SETUP menu.

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3.

Press any button.

Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight REVERSE, and then press .

To return to the normal picture:

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Screen Wipe

A white pattern is displayed on the whole screen. This function can

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help in the recovery of minor phosphor burn-in of the plasma

screen. This function is also recommended when you want to listen

to the TV but not watch it.

1.

Press TV to select the TV mode.

2.

Press MENU, then press

or

to display the SETUP menu.

3.

Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight SCREEN WIPE, and then press .

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To return to the normal picture:

Press any button.

Screen Saver

Note:

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With Screen Saver set to ON, the picture imperceptibly moves

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around the screen intermittently to reduce the risk of phosphor

burn-in of the plasma screen.

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To reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in, the default setting for the

Screen Saver function is ON.

1.

Press TV to select the TV mode.

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2.

Press MENU, then press

or

to display the SETUP menu.

3.Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight SCREEN SAVER, then press or to highlight ON.

Black Side Panel

The gray level feature will set the sidebar to two different levels

of darkness. Sidebars are the blanks spaces on either side of a 4:3
viewing area. Using the GRAY side panel color will help reduce
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1.	Press TV to select the TV mode.
2.	Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3.	Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight BLACK SIDE PANEL, then press

Note:

BLACK SIDE PANEL is fixed to GRAY in PC input mode.

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Contents Plasma Television Important Safety Instructions Do not OpenFor More INFORMATION, Call 1-800-HITACHI Accessories How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television AntennaFeatures of your new TV Remote controlExploring your new TV FrontConnecting your TV Selecting a location for the TVBack of TV Left back panelConnecting a cable converter box or antenna Connecting a VCRRear Panel Connections Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR DVD Player/Satellite receiverConnecting a DVD player with component video and a VCR Stereo VCRFrom DTV Connecting a camcorder Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo connect a DVI device, you will need Connecting an analog audio system To control the audioTV back panel To connect the IR blaster cable If you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensorConnecting a PC personal computer Power connectionMonitor display modes Remote Control Remote control effective rangeUsing the remote control to operate your other devices To control a DVD player To control a VCRDVD button VCR button Precoded DVD Buttons Precoded VCR ButtonsTo control a cable TV converter Cable CBL buttonPrecoded Cable BOX buttons To control a satellite receiverOperating the pre-coded function for your DVD player Operating the pre-coded function for your VCROperating the pre-coded function for your cable box PreparationsDevice code tables DVD Brand CodesStarting setup Changing the on-screen display languageAdding channels to the TV’s memory Programming channels automaticallyAdding and erasing channels manually Changing channelsUsing the TV’s features Switching between two channelsUsing the Locks menu Selecting a passwordTo select your password and access the Locks menu Use the Channel Number buttons 0-9 to enter your passwordUsing the V-Chip parental control feature To use the V-Chip to block programs by ratingUse the Channel Number buttons 0-9 to enter your TV-Y7Using the panel lock feature To unlock the right side panel controls using the menusTo lock the right side panel controls Labeling channels To create channel labelsTo erase channel labels Setting the clock Selecting the video input sourceLabeling the video input sources To label the video input sourcesSetting the on timer Setting the sleep timerStandard ZOOM1 for letter box programs Scrolling the 169 Zoom picture 169 ZOOM1 and 2 only Selecting the movie mode Using the Aspect featureUsing the closed caption feature Using the CC advanced featureTo turn off the Closed Caption feature To view captions or textUsing the Long Life feature ReverseScreen Wipe Screen SaverAdjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture qualityTo select the picture mode To adjust the picture qualityUsing the Noise Reduction feature Selecting the color temperatureResetting your picture adjustments Adjusting the sound quality To adjust the sound qualityMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsResetting your audio adjustments Using the Perfect Volume featureTurning off the built-in speakers Using the SRS WOW surround sound feature To adjust the WOW featureSelecting the Hdmi audio input source To select the Hdmi audio input sourceChecking the digital signal strength Selecting the audio languagesSelecting the digital output format Displaying TV status information on-screenVideo/Audio adjustments in PC mode To reset your video/audio adjustmentsWOW TruBass Auto power off Understanding the Power Return featureTroubleshooting Useful InformationV-Chip system only Specifications Video InputUseful Info FCC InformationHitachi 3X80801AEnp44-Back 11/06, 808 PM Useful Information 3X80801AEnp44-Back 11/06, 808 PM J3X80801A SH 06/08 N