Hitachi 55HDX61A Home Electronics Division, Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA

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

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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 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