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Important Safety Instructions

Power source

This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a

120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The power cord is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.

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 plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.

Caution

Never remove the back cover of the plasma television 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.

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 warranty.

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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.

This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Public viewing of copyrighted material

Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized , and

is intended for home and other limited consumer uses uses only unless otherwise authorized. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note

This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box.

For more information call your local cable company.

Note

There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television.

Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side and right side of the plasma television.

Prevention of screen damages

Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Such “SCREEN DAMAGES” constitute misuse and are NOT

COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.

If still images are left on the screen for more than 2.5 minutes, protection function will work automatically so that contrast reduces to minimize image retention on plasma display panel.

Please note that this is not a malfunction but it helps to minimize image retention.

The original contrast will restore after moving images are displayed for about 6 minutes. Original contrast can be restored quickly by turning power On/Off with remote control or power switch on unit.

Lead Notice

This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in

accordance with applicable environmental laws. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or www.eRecycle.org (in California), the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada).

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Contents Plasma Television Read Before Operating Equipment Important Safety InstructionsFor More INFORMATION, Call 1-800-HITACHI Accessories Remote Control Battery Installation and ReplacementFor U.S. models Location How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma TelevisionSecuring to a Wall AntennaAC Cord Installation Instruction Step Setting for Wall Mounting on 50 & 55 ModelsRemove these 2 screws First to separate the TV Antenna Connections to Rear Jack Panel ViewingHook-up Cables and Connectors Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions CBLSAT Upgrade Card Front Panel ControlsSD Card Photo Input Power light indicator Remote Control sensorINPUT-FRONT Jacks Monitor OUT & Audio OUT Rear Panel ConnectionsFront Input Panel Connecting External Video SourcesTime use Digital Tips on Rear Panel Connections Installation RecommendationConnecting AN S-VIDEO and Stereo Audio Source to Input Hdmi input Connecting External Audio/Video Devices Connecting Monitor OUT Connecting AN External Audio AmplifierRemote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV Power buttonSource Select button Standard ExpandedZOOM1/ZOOM2 Analog Channels Digital ChannelsHdmi Photo Input Cursor PADRotate Channel SELECTOR/FAVORITE Channel WhiteSplit Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Picture-In-Picture PIPPIP button Strobe Freeze Pause buttonMain Freeze Split FreezeExclusive TV buttons Remote Control for Cable Box FunctionsOperating the Precoded Function for Your Cable BOX Precoded Cable BOX buttonsSET-TOP-BOX Code is Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver FunctionsPrecoded SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE Receiver buttons MY Satellite ReceiverPrecoded DVD Buttons Remote Control for DVD FunctionsOperating the Precoded Function for Your DVD Player DVDRemote for VCR/PVR Functions Precoded VCR/PVR ButtonsMY VCR/PVR Code is Input Access How to Use the Source Select ButtonCable Brand Codes Remote Control CodesPVR Brand On-Screen Display Video Video Mpeg NR Mode Reset Video SettingsAspect Auto AspectAudio DRC Auto Channel Scan Signal MeterStart or Reset option Channel ManagerChannel List Change Access Code LocksEngage Lock Motion Picture Ratings Table Movie RatingsTV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV RatingsCanadian Ratings English Table Canadian Ratings EngCanadian Ratings French Chart Info RegionTimers Set The ClockMONTH, DAY, and Year Use the Cursor PAD Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer300 Select Start Time AM/PM Use the Cursor PAD Set Event TimerEvent 2, Event 3, Event 4 and then press Select Start Time HOUR/MINUTE Use the Cursor PADSetup Set The Menu OptionsSet The Language Set The Screen Saver Image PowerAutomatic Power Saving Set The Menu BackgroundOff Set The InputsInput 3 Auto Link AutoAnalog Captions Caption ModeSet The Closed Captions Caption DisplaySet The Quick Start Options Reset The SoftwareUpgrade NOW Reset TV SettingsDo not Equipment Care and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Switch ON/OFFReception Problems Plasma Television Troubleshooting TroubleshootingFCC Information Useful InfoFeatures Features and SpecificationsRear View, Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Set DimensionsInch Models Includes Table Top Stand Weight lbs./kg 116.7/53 10-1/8 Meadowpine Blvd Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3 HitachiHome Electronics Division Canada 1-800-HITACHIService Information Page END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software End User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV SoftwareOperating System License Information End User License Agreement for Operating System SoftwareGNU General Public License Version 2, June No Warranty END of Terms and Conditions GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, February 150 151 Agreements Appendix a AppendixesAppendixes Closed Captions Index156 157 QR70203