Hitachi P50S601 - 50" Plasma TV User manual

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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for P50S601
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 4-21
THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 22-33
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................................................................................................... 34-57
USEFUL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 58-64
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE ................................ 129-137
APPENDIXES ................................................................................................................ 138-139
INDEX............................................................................................................................................ 140
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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.
CAUTION
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 a
person.
,_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.
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this
plasma television.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
8. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15.Televisions are designed to comply with the
recommended safety standards for tilt and stability.
Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or
top, of the cabinet which could cause the product
to overturn resulting in product damage and/or
personal injury.
16.Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling
mounting as recommended by the manufacturer.
17. An outdoor antenna should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical
circuits.
18. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding for the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
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Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is
provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to
Article 820-44 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.

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 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).
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.

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O Remote Control Unit CLU-4373A
(Part No. HL02403).
I_ Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries.
t_ Power Swivel Table Top Stand
(Part No. QJ03754)
0 Power Cord (Part No. EV01841).
O Power Swivel Cable (Part No. EW08433).
O Wire clamp
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off.
Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the remote control. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the
springs and lift them out.
Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control)
compartment. )__ r _ i71
Insert the bottom of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery S' ,
compartment first, push towards the springs and insert the
top of the battery, the (+) side, into place. Do not force the _,1] I}BH>
battery into the battery compartment, k _ /
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Replace the cover.
Lift up on tab to remove back cover.

To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury
it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface.
Securing to a Wall
1. Using metallic wire (two places) fasten the set to
the clamping screw on the rear of the Plasma
TV as shown below.
2,
3.
Wire
Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the
wall except when mounted using the wall mount
bracket.
Secure the television to the wall as shown.
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(a) Power Swivel (b) Power Swivel
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* Please adjust the wire length to avoid
touching the wall when turning the TV.
ANTENNA
Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable
TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good
outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best
performance. However, if you are located in an
exceptionally good signal area that is free from
interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor
antenna may be sufficient.
LOCATION
Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor
illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen.
Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free
flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the
set. In order to prevent an internal temperature
increase, maintain a space of 10 cm (4 inches) from the
sides/back of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches)
from the top of the television to the ceiling. To avoid
cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased
chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
temperatures can become excessively hot, for
example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance,
etc.
CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE
Connect one end of cable to the swivel slot of the
Plasma Rear Panel. Connect the other end to swivel
slot of the Table Top Stand. For more detail information,
please refer to next page installation instruction.
TURNING ANGLE
The maximum turning angle is 30° (left and right). Do
not place any objects on the path of the monitor when
using the power swivel feature.
Caution when moving the main unit
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two
people are required to transport it safely. Whenever the
unit is moved it should be lifted forward using the top
and base on both sides of the Television for stability.
When moving the Television, lift the handles ,then
support the top frame as shown below.
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