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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 mains plug is used as the

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.

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.

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.

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

disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.

• This apparatus shall be connected to a mains

socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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 Off/On with remote

control or power switch on unit.

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Brand	Hitachi
Model	P50H401A
Category	Plasma Televisions
File type	PDF
File size	12.62 MB

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I want to connect a speaker to my plasma television with HDMI, which port should I use? Verified

You need to use the HDMI-ARC port, which is specifically made for connecting audio equipment.

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How do I connect a universal remote control to my television? Verified

To connect your universal remote control, you need the model number and brand name of both the remote control and the television. There is a list of codes for brands and model numbers in the manual of the remote control .

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How can I prevent my Plasma television from burning in? Verified

The burning in of a Plasma television happens when the same image stays on the screen for a longer time. To prevent burning in, never keep the same image on the screen for longer than 2 minutes.

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How do I measure the inches of my Plasma television? Verified

Measuring the inches on your Plasma television is done by measuring the diagonal distance between for example the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the screen (not the edge). One inch equals 2,54 centimeter, so when you measure 99 centimeter, this means your Plasma television is 39 inches.

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Does it matter to which HDMI port I connect my device? Verified

In general you can connect a device like a blu-ray player or game console to any HDMI port. The device can then be used by selecting the corresponding HDMI channel on your television.

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Can I repair a dead pixel myself? Verified

There is a difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel. A stuck pixel is still coloured and might be fixed by applying light pressure exactly onto the pixel until it restores itself. A dead pixel is always black or white and can't be repaired by yourself.

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What does HDMI stand for? Verified

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI is a connection to send high quality video and audio from one device to another.

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How can I properly clean my plasma television? Verified

Turn off the television and wipe dust and dirt off the screen with a microfiber cloth. Do not use paper, this can cause scratches. Do not apply too much pressure or you might cause damage to pixels. Use a specialized detergent or make one by mixing 1 part vinegar with 1 part water. Moisten the cloth with the detergent and clean the screen. Make sure the cloth is not too wet. Remove stains by making rotating movements. Dry the screen with a second microfiber cloth to prevent stripes.

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What is the contrast ratio? Verified

The contrast ratio tells how far the whitest white is from the blackest black. A contrast ratio of for example 400:1 means that the blackest black on screen is 400 times darker than the whitest white. A high contrast ratio contributes to the sharpness of the image.

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Will my remote control also work on other television models of the same brand? Verified

Often a remote control of a television will also work on similar models of the same brand. However, it is unusual that it will work on all models of that brand. Universal remote controls are more suited to do this.

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What is the optimal viewing distance for my television? Verified

This partially depends on personal preference, but as a rule of thumb the optimal viewing distance is about 3x the diagonal screen size of the television. For a television of 60 inch (152cm) the optimal viewing distance would be 180 inch or about 4.5 meter.

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Why are there letters next to the numbers on the remote control? Verified

Certain television settings may require you to enter letters. There are usually three letters or other characters on a button. When letter input is required, you can press that button once for the first letter, press twice for the second letter and press 3 times for the third letter. This way, text can be written with a minimum number of buttons.

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