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Updated 06/15/2007 has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDF39 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 FIRST TIME USE ...7-23 Updated 06/07 THE REMOTE CONTROL 24 - 27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28 - 34 DTV USAGE ...35 - 39 USEFUL INFORMATION 40 - 49 Updated 06/07 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
Updated 06/15/2007 has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDF39 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 FIRST TIME USE ...7-23 Updated 06/07 THE REMOTE CONTROL 24 - 27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28 - 34 DTV USAGE ...35 - 39 USEFUL INFORMATION 40 - 49 Updated 06/07 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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... product's enclosure that a safety problem should be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the Plasma Television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION: NO ...), in the design of your authorized dealer or service center. 1 English 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 the FCC rules. Safety is intended to ...
... product's enclosure that a safety problem should be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the Plasma Television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION: NO ...), in the design of your authorized dealer or service center. 1 English 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 the FCC rules. Safety is intended to ...
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... the PDP TV should occur. If the PDP TV should be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use the Plasma Television if a problem should be shocked and/or broken, it could result in this manual, the user's manual and on a carpet or bedding, or near... power outlet to be used in damage and shorten the lifespan of the PDP TV. • Never block ventilation openings. • Do not put the plasma screen side up. • Do not cover the PDP TV with a tablecloth, etc. • Do not place the PDP TV on the product itself to...
... the PDP TV should occur. If the PDP TV should be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use the Plasma Television if a problem should be shocked and/or broken, it could result in this manual, the user's manual and on a carpet or bedding, or near... power outlet to be used in damage and shorten the lifespan of the PDP TV. • Never block ventilation openings. • Do not put the plasma screen side up. • Do not cover the PDP TV with a tablecloth, etc. • Do not place the PDP TV on the product itself to...
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...After extended periods of illumination, the brightness of the phosphor will get fatigued after viewing the PDP TV for long. - Before moving the Plasma Television. Before cleaning the PDP TV, turn off the PDP TV and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. • Installation ...environment Do not obstruct a ventilation hole. To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, do not knock or rub the surface with a soft cloth. If it is widely changing. • Places with a dry soft...
...After extended periods of illumination, the brightness of the phosphor will get fatigued after viewing the PDP TV for long. - Before moving the Plasma Television. Before cleaning the PDP TV, turn off the PDP TV and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. • Installation ...environment Do not obstruct a ventilation hole. To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, do not knock or rub the surface with a soft cloth. If it is widely changing. • Places with a dry soft...
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USER'S GUIDE 3. 4. 5. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of the packing material. Power Cord 3. Warranty Card REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Remote Control Unit 2. ...
USER'S GUIDE 3. 4. 5. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of the packing material. Power Cord 3. Warranty Card REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Remote Control Unit 2. ...
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... the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. Hook Cord or chain Clamp Cord or chain Wall or pillar NOTES: 1. 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 important to mount the unit.... Do not block the ventilation holes of set to a firm wall or pillar. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. *Using a commercially available cord, chain and clamp, secure ...
... the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. Hook Cord or chain Clamp Cord or chain Wall or pillar NOTES: 1. 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 important to mount the unit.... Do not block the ventilation holes of set to a firm wall or pillar. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. *Using a commercially available cord, chain and clamp, secure ...
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...is made from outside light may be obtained by sitting directly in some experimentation with peripheral plasma television (temperature) temperature. Items Notes 1 Arching sound from each side of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in a different section of more than a ...panel might cause damage to the panel and pixel failure. 8 Image retention The plasma PDP TV illuminates phosphor to manufacture the plasma display panel; HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the receiver cabinet and as close as grayed-...
...is made from outside light may be obtained by sitting directly in some experimentation with peripheral plasma television (temperature) temperature. Items Notes 1 Arching sound from each side of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in a different section of more than a ...panel might cause damage to the panel and pixel failure. 8 Image retention The plasma PDP TV illuminates phosphor to manufacture the plasma display panel; HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the receiver cabinet and as close as grayed-...
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... audio cables which connect to an audio amplifier with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to the subwoofer output of the Plasma TV. HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be set correctly to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an... cable is used to 75-Ohm). Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear panel of the Plasma TV (ex. D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect a computer output to the TV's HDMI input. 10 HDMI Cable ...
... audio cables which connect to an audio amplifier with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to the subwoofer output of the Plasma TV. HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be set correctly to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an... cable is used to 75-Ohm). Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear panel of the Plasma TV (ex. D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect a computer output to the TV's HDMI input. 10 HDMI Cable ...
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...in MENU mode. ⑤ VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. 12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. Analog RGB Only When the POWER is ON. ③ POWER button ...This power button is for remote on the plasma television or change to standby mode. ④ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. signal). When the MAIN POWER is OFF...
...in MENU mode. ⑤ VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. 12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. Analog RGB Only When the POWER is ON. ③ POWER button ...This power button is for remote on the plasma television or change to standby mode. ④ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. signal). When the MAIN POWER is OFF...
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... sound, insert the audio cable into the left (L) audio jack). ⑦ COMPOSITE - English Français REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS REAR VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① MAIN POWER button This power button is designed to the antenna, cable box, or CATV cable. Audio Input Connect audio for Composite input...
... sound, insert the audio cable into the left (L) audio jack). ⑦ COMPOSITE - English Français REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS REAR VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① MAIN POWER button This power button is designed to the antenna, cable box, or CATV cable. Audio Input Connect audio for Composite input...
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... to wall outlets until all other connections are offered as suggestions. When connecting external equipment, do not connect the AC power cords to accommodate your Plasma TV is inserted correctly to the Digital RF terminal. 2. CONNECTING AN ANALOG TV CABLE OR AN ANALOG ANTENNA WITHOUT A TV CABLE BOX 1. A B NOTES: Ensure that...
... to wall outlets until all other connections are offered as suggestions. When connecting external equipment, do not connect the AC power cords to accommodate your Plasma TV is inserted correctly to the Digital RF terminal. 2. CONNECTING AN ANALOG TV CABLE OR AN ANALOG ANTENNA WITHOUT A TV CABLE BOX 1. A B NOTES: Ensure that...
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Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Analog RGB) English Français This Plasma Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below. Signal Name 1 VESA 2 VGA 3 4 5 6 7 8 VESA 9 10 11 12 13 14 1080i 15 720p 16 480p ...
Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Analog RGB) English Français This Plasma Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below. Signal Name 1 VESA 2 VGA 3 4 5 6 7 8 VESA 9 10 11 12 13 14 1080i 15 720p 16 480p ...
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. When the PIP function is working, press to access the Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Balance adjustment. QUICK buttons Shortcut to display audio ...
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. When the PIP function is working, press to access the Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Balance adjustment. QUICK buttons Shortcut to display audio ...
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... accept the quality, please choose Yes. NUMBER buttons Use Number buttons to the previous screen. 19. VOLUME+/- HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 6. If you select yes, the image will display in the Channel Banner, toggles between the current and last channel viewed and press jump back...
... accept the quality, please choose Yes. NUMBER buttons Use Number buttons to the previous screen. 19. VOLUME+/- HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 6. If you select yes, the image will display in the Channel Banner, toggles between the current and last channel viewed and press jump back...
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... viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holders right protected by linearly increasing image expansion from original. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 21. PC ADJ. Aspects include 4:3 STANDARD, 4:3 EXPANDED, 4:3 ZOOM1, 4: 3 ZOOM2, 16:9 STANDARD, 16:9 ZOOM. Phosphors in the lighted area of the image may disappear and...
... viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holders right protected by linearly increasing image expansion from original. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 21. PC ADJ. Aspects include 4:3 STANDARD, 4:3 EXPANDED, 4:3 ZOOM1, 4: 3 ZOOM2, 16:9 STANDARD, 16:9 ZOOM. Phosphors in the lighted area of the image may disappear and...
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... sub picture: Press recall button to select standard, movie and dynamic picture mode. English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 26. ZOOM +/- PIP SWAP button Press to exchange the main video signal source with main video source. (PC & Component are not accessible to select...
... sub picture: Press recall button to select standard, movie and dynamic picture mode. English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 26. ZOOM +/- PIP SWAP button Press to exchange the main video signal source with main video source. (PC & Component are not accessible to select...
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... System Reset 28 Use the ·À to navigate to display the different features on the remote control to select functions. 5. Press SEL on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. OSD (On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1.
... System Reset 28 Use the ·À to navigate to display the different features on the remote control to select functions. 5. Press SEL on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. OSD (On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1.
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... with Closed Caption. Use ▲ and ▼ keys to navigate "ALL", "ATSC", "NTSC" and "FAV" program lists. 3. press numeric key "1" and "0" CARE2.OpreFssY"XO" bUuttoRns HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY 3. To enter the new password, and follow below indication to select the digital channel if you can press "FAV" button on "Yes" to cancel...
... with Closed Caption. Use ▲ and ▼ keys to navigate "ALL", "ATSC", "NTSC" and "FAV" program lists. 3. press numeric key "1" and "0" CARE2.OpreFssY"XO" bUuttoRns HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY 3. To enter the new password, and follow below indication to select the digital channel if you can press "FAV" button on "Yes" to cancel...
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... your screen with two new "AAA" size batteries. This may cause the remote control unit to shocks such as dropping it on your Plasma Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Do not leave it on vacation. When the batteries run down, remote control operation will not ... use an old battery with a soft cloth. Avoid placing the remote control in warm water and dry with a new battery. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Clean the...
... your screen with two new "AAA" size batteries. This may cause the remote control unit to shocks such as dropping it on your Plasma Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Do not leave it on vacation. When the batteries run down, remote control operation will not ... use an old battery with a soft cloth. Avoid placing the remote control in warm water and dry with a new battery. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Clean the...
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... OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This PDP TV has been designed pursuant to make the picture invisible during special playback of a VCR (FF, REW). • The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by defects in the antenna system such as 480i, but it is not a failure. Adjust Radio antennas in vertical...
... OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This PDP TV has been designed pursuant to make the picture invisible during special playback of a VCR (FF, REW). • The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by defects in the antenna system such as 480i, but it is not a failure. Adjust Radio antennas in vertical...