Hitachi 55HDX61A important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions, Do not Open

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

YOUR HITACHI 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. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI Plasma Television.

Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television. Plasma television consists of AVC center and display monitor.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE PLASMA TELEVISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE TELEVISION.

NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor.

• Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the AVC center/display monitor.

CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s authority to operate the Plasma Television.

MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

POWER SOURCE

THIS PLASMA TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. INSERT THE AVC CENTER AND DISPLAY MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE PLASMA TELEVISION’S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NEVER CONNECT THE AVC CENTER/DISPLAY MONITOR TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.

NOTE: This Plasma Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 and 15.122 of the FCC rules.

CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the AVC center/display monitor as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the Plasma Television and call your authorized dealer or service center.

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Contents Operating Guide for 55HDX61A Important Safety Instructions Do not OpenPublic Viewing of Copyrighted Material Read before operating equipmentPrevention of Screen Burn First AccessoriesUSE Time Securing to a wall HOW to Setup Your NEW Hitachi Plasma TelevisionFirst Time USE AntennaBest HOW to SET UP Your NEW Hitachi Plasma TelevisionViewing Vertical ViewingHookup Cables First Time Antenna Connections to Rear Panel JacksUSE Front Panel Controls Photo InputPhones Jack Rear Panel Jacks Monitor OUTRGB Analog Input Upgrade CardTo Power Swivel Connector RGB Audio InputCableCARD Slot Rear Panel of AVCConnecting 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 27 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 Using AV Network Device CodesTo select Internal Speakers Remote controlUse the Cursor Pads To choose AV Receiver Speakers to on or OFF, then press Select to setAUDIO/VIDEO Codes for AV Network not for remote control Rear Panel Connections Time USETips on Rear Panel Connections Remote Control Remote ControlHOW to USE the Remote To Control Your Plasma TV Ratio RGB Analog Input Aspect Display ModeAspect button 480P InputMenu button DAY/NIGHT buttonPICTURE-IN-PICTURE button Guide buttonAV NET button ControlRemote AV NET Learning Wizard Softkeys. If the device responds, then it is properly set up Select OKIeee Inputs buttonPhoto Input Ant B Ant a Jump Select this menu item to view the chosen picture numberSlideshow RotateWhen an IEEE1394 device is connected Video When an S-VIDEOInfo button Dash button Volume VOL WHEEL, Mute buttonChannel CH WHEEL/CHANNEL Selector buttons Last Channel LC buttonPICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP POP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTUREPress the Cursor PAD or to enable the sub-picture sound PIP buttonSurf Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURESplit Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE NtscStrobe Freeze Main FreezeSplit 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 Precoded DVD Buttons HOW to USE the Remote To Control DVD FunctionsOperating the precoded function for your DVD player These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codesThese buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/PVR codes HOW to USE the Remote To Control VCR/PVR FunctionsPrecoded VCR/PVR Buttons Precoded Audio Buttons HOW to USE the Remote To Control Additional Audio EquipmentOperating the precoded function for your Audio component Input Access Remote VCR Brand Audio Brand OSD On-Screen Display ON-SCREEN DisplayVideo Audio ForChannel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Display Picture ModeVideo Contrast Reset Video Settings Noise ReductionColor Decoding ON-SCREENColor Management White BalanceAudio Language Digital Output DRCAuto Aspect AspectAspect Vertical PositionAuto Channel Scan Channel ManagerSet The Antenna Press Cursor PAD To highlight Ant a or Ant BSignal Meter Channel ListLocks Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings Eng Canadian Ratings English TableProgramming is not suitable for children Canadian Ratings FrnCanadian Ratings French Table Programming restricted to adults ContainsTimers Set The ClockSet Sleep Timer Set Day/Night TimerSet Event Timer Please Set Clock FirstSet Timer Recording Setup Menu PreferenceScreen Saver Image PowerMenu Background Press Cursor PAD or Screen DisplaySet The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Caption ChannelCableCARD Info This feature will select the source of the Monitor OutputSet Monitor Out Set AV ControlPower Swivel UpgradesSet Stand-By Mode Using the RGB Input RGB on Screen DisplayOperation No SYNC. Signal Invalid Scan Freq Aspect Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel Video Aspect Setup Power Swivel Contrast Color TemperatureInput BrightnessAspect ResetEnhancer Position Using the RGBAuto Adjust Horizontal Clock Clock PhasePhase to factory preset, for current RGB format Using RGB InputCare of Your Hitachi Plasma Display Your Remote Control Do notReception Problems Ignition NoiseUseful Info Symptoms ControlUseful Info Picture Image SpectrumPlug and Play Trademark AcknowledgmentAgency Regulatory Information Inputs OutputsHome Electronics Division Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CADigital Media Division TruBass AccessoriesIndex 22-25END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software Or the Software102 103 QR64291