Hitachi 55HDT51, 42HDT51 important safety instructions Dial Toll Free, Home Electronics Division

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To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada,

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

(1-800-448-2244)

Hitachi America, LTD.

Home Electronics Division

Hitachi has made every effort to assure 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. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance. Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you. Just present proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide.

Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact:

Hitachi America, LTD.

Home Electronics Division

900 Hitachi Way

Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556

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Contents Operating Guide for 42HDT51, 55HDT51 Important Safety Instructions Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelPrevention of Screen Burn Read before operating equipmentPublic Viewing of Copyrighted Material Accessories Time USE FirstAntenna HOW to Setup Your NEW Hitachi Plasma TelevisionSecuring to a wall LocationHOW to SET UP Your NEW Hitachi Plasma Television ViewingHookup Cables VHF 75-Ohm antenna/CATV Cable TV When both VHF and UHF antennas are connectedAntenna Connections to Rear Panel Jacks VHF 300-Ohm antenna/UHF antennaFront Panel Controls Photo InputPower light indicator Power button Display Monitor Main Power button4255 AVC Power button Remote Control sensorRear Panel Jacks To Power Swivel Connector SUB-POWER buttonUpgrade Card RGB Analog InputCableCARD Slot Acquiring Data Please waitConnecting Plasma Display Monitor to AVC BOX Connecting External Video SourcesConnecting a Monaural Audio Source to INPUT1~INPUT5 Before Operating External Video SourceConnecting a Stereo VCR or Stereo Laserdisc Player Connecting S-VIDEO VCR or Laserdisc Player Hdmi input DVI to Hdmi InputSee page 26 for tips on Rear Panel Connections Digital VCR D-VHS Connecting External AUDIO/VIDEO Devices Connecting External Audio AmplifierConnecting AV Network AV Network Setup Wizard Setup Procedure DVD setup example belowAUDIO/VIDEO Codes for AV Network not for remote control Rear Panel Connections Tips on Rear Panel Connections Remote Control HOW to USE the Remote to Control Your Plasma TV Aspect button StandardMenu button DAY/NIGHT buttonPICTURE-IN-PICTURE button Guide buttonRemote AV NET buttonRemote AV NET Learning WizardPhoto Input Ant B Ant a Inputs buttonIeee Jump Slideshow RotateWhen an IEEE1394 device is connected Info button When an S-VIDEOVideo Dash button Volume VOL WHEEL, Mute buttonChannel CH WHEEL/CHANNEL Selector buttons Last Channel LC buttonPICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP POP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTUREPIP button Surf Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURESplit Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE NtscSplit Freeze Main FreezeStrobe Freeze Precoded Cable BOX buttons HOW to USE the Remote To Control Cable BOX FunctionsOperating the precoded function for your cable box Exclusive TV buttonsPRE-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE Receiver buttons Operating the precoded function for your DVD player HOW to USE the Remote To Control DVD FunctionsPrecoded DVD Buttons HOW to USE the Remote To Control VCR/PVR Functions Precoded VCR/PVR ButtonsOperating the precoded function for your Audio component HOW to USE the Remote To Control Additional Audio EquipmentPrecoded Audio Buttons Input Access DVD Brand Audio Brand OSD On-Screen Display Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup SwivelPower Picture Mode VideoON-SCREEN Display Reset Video Settings Color ManagementColor Decoding Noise Reduction Auto Movie ModeAuto Color Treble Bass Balance AudioMatrix Surround Audio Source Language Digital Output DRCAuto Aspect AspectAspect Vertical PositionSet The Antenna Channel ManagerAuto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel ListLocks Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings English Chart Canadian Ratings EngCanadian Ratings Frn Timers Set The ClockSet Sleep Timer Set Day/Night TimerSet Event Timer Please Set Clock FirstSet Timer Recording Setup Menu PreferenceMenu Background Image PowerScreen Saver Video Power Save Set The InputsVideo 2 Auto Link Set Black Side PanelSet Closed Caption Caption ModeChannel CableCARD Info Set Monitor OutSet AV Control Set Stand-By Mode UpgradesPower Swivel Using the RGB Input RGB on Screen DisplayOperation No SYNC. Signal Aspect Setup Power Swivel Move Power Swivel Unlock Brightness ContrastColor Enhancer ResetAspect Auto Adjust PositionClock Phase Horizontal ClockInput Level Real and Normal signals in Standard ModePower Swivel Black SideCare of Your Hitachi Plasma Display Your Remote Control Do notReception Problems Ignition NoiseUseful Info Symptoms ControlPlug and Play Trademark AcknowledgmentUseful Info Agency Regulatory InformationInputs OutputsDial Toll Free Home Electronics DivisionDigital Media Division Index HdmiEND User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software Page QR60962