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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDS52, 42HDS52A and 55HDS52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-71 USEFUL INFORMATION...72-78 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 79 APPENDIXES ...80-81 INDEX ...82 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDS52, 42HDS52A and 55HDS52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-71 USEFUL INFORMATION...72-78 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 79 APPENDIXES ...80-81 INDEX ...82 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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..., or table specified by the manufacturer. 17. This will be discovered in accordance with a dry cloth. 7. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for (including amplifiers) that the 9. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. If an outside antenna is grounded so as...instructions. Do not install near water. 6. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your HITACHI plasma television. built up static charges. Follow all warnings. 4. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to the proper...
..., or table specified by the manufacturer. 17. This will be discovered in accordance with a dry cloth. 7. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for (including amplifiers) that the 9. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. If an outside antenna is grounded so as...instructions. Do not install near water. 6. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your HITACHI plasma television. built up static charges. Follow all warnings. 4. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to the proper...
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... cable company. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is prohibited. authorized by your TV screen. For more information call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video...
... cable company. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is prohibited. authorized by your TV screen. For more information call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are NOT COVERED by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video...
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...hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use » Power Cord ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cable ² Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42...Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. This plasma television product is designed for the 55" models. Use with '+' and ...batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 1 Ferrite Core (see page 13) First time use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. This stand for the ...
...hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use » Power Cord ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cable ² Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42...Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. This plasma television product is designed for the 55" models. Use with '+' and ...batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 1 Ferrite Core (see page 13) First time use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. This stand for the ...
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...or (b). Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for best performance. A B LOCATION Select an area where ... bright indoor illumination will be used , the Plasma television should be sufficient. In case of the Plasma Television. Caution when moving the Television, lift the handles (42" models), support the top frame (55"...screen. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is ...
...or (b). Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for best performance. A B LOCATION Select an area where ... bright indoor illumination will be used , the Plasma television should be sufficient. In case of the Plasma Television. Caution when moving the Television, lift the handles (42" models), support the top frame (55"...screen. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is ...
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... can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be connected to 18 feet from the side of the room. If you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. First time...15' 20' S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 4" Minimum L 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from outside light may cause interference. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from...
... can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be connected to 18 feet from the side of the room. If you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the antenna mixer. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. First time...15' 20' S 80 BEST HORIZONTAL ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 4" Minimum L 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from outside light may cause interference. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from...
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...audio/video products. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to the Photo Input in 42" models) This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio In ... control your digital camera to the TV's HDMI input. Before purchasing any cables, be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the rear panel of your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used . You must be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the...
...audio/video products. Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an HDMI output connection to the Photo Input in 42" models) This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio In ... control your digital camera to the TV's HDMI input. Before purchasing any cables, be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the rear panel of your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used . You must be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the...
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.... GUIDE BUTTON (STB, CBL, PVR) Accesses the program guide of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is in the PVR mode. 3. INPUTS BUTTON (TV, AMP) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. Cable Box STB - The TV's remote control sensor is used to adjust the audio level of other devices ... between DAY and NIGHT mode. Set-Top-Box VCR - The remote control must be used to Select/Activate highlighted menu items. INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on the right bottom portion of the Universal Remote Control to show and change the Freeze mode of...
.... GUIDE BUTTON (STB, CBL, PVR) Accesses the program guide of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is in the PVR mode. 3. INPUTS BUTTON (TV, AMP) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. Cable Box STB - The TV's remote control sensor is used to adjust the audio level of other devices ... between DAY and NIGHT mode. Set-Top-Box VCR - The remote control must be used to Select/Activate highlighted menu items. INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on the right bottom portion of the Universal Remote Control to show and change the Freeze mode of...
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...the complete system, and must be displayed on the broadside bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to exit the MENU mode. It ... in the top right corner of the differences are the handles that are only present on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. Hook the band to access the INPUT menu. Thread the square hole with the band. ...
...the complete system, and must be displayed on the broadside bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to exit the MENU mode. It ... in the top right corner of the differences are the handles that are only present on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. Hook the band to access the INPUT menu. Thread the square hole with the band. ...
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...remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the monitor. ... appear to OFF. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Plasma TV is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is ON. When the main power switch on the lower right corner of the display...
...remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the monitor. ... appear to OFF. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Plasma TV is set to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is ON. When the main power switch on the lower right corner of the display...
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... and multi-channel audio in a single cable. Component signal to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. You may use with your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way to your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster This jack... provides IR output to this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to INPUT 1, 2 or 5 at a time. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the...
... and multi-channel audio in a single cable. Component signal to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. You may use with your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way to your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster This jack... provides IR output to this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to INPUT 1, 2 or 5 at a time. 2. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the...
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...to select the Antenna or Input of each component for the location of the VIDEO cable. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as suggestions. The following examples: Left Side Panel INPUT 5 Left Side Panel INPUT 5... provided as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of your TV. 4. Check the owner's manual of each component. Wrap once the USB cable (not supplied) on the model and features of your choice ...
...to select the Antenna or Input of each component for the location of the VIDEO cable. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as suggestions. The following examples: Left Side Panel INPUT 5 Left Side Panel INPUT 5... provided as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of your TV. 4. Check the owner's manual of each component. Wrap once the USB cable (not supplied) on the model and features of your choice ...
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...of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO out jack on the TV Rear Panel. It does not output component video. 1. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the amplifier... external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. Connect an optical cable from the AUDIO IN L of the Plasma TV to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/L) jack on the right. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. If both...
...of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO out jack on the TV Rear Panel. It does not output component video. 1. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the amplifier... external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. Connect an optical cable from the AUDIO IN L of the Plasma TV to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/L) jack on the right. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. If both...
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... external components you can connect up to a total of the Rear Panel. 3. Each IR Mouse cable can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Connect the IR Mouse cable to...
... external components you can connect up to a total of the Rear Panel. 3. Each IR Mouse cable can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1. Connect the IR Mouse cable to...
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.... The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is dark. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box). Basic operation keys are the Automatic and Manual modes. To...
.... The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is dark. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box). Basic operation keys are the Automatic and Manual modes. To...
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...of this button is only applicable when the remote control is connected to choose Cable. Press this button to access the INPUTS menu. PM ST TV-14 V Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Closed Captioning Day CC Off Cable 6 11:00PM Aspect Mode 16:9 Standard Main Picture Source Time When an... to INPUT 3 S-IN:3 480i 11:00PM INFO Day CC Off 4:3 Expanded When a Component Video: Y-PbPr Input is in the side panel of the Plasma TV. CABLE Select to INPUT 1 YPBPR:1 480i 11:00PM INFO Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will...
...of this button is only applicable when the remote control is connected to choose Cable. Press this button to access the INPUTS menu. PM ST TV-14 V Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Closed Captioning Day CC Off Cable 6 11:00PM Aspect Mode 16:9 Standard Main Picture Source Time When an... to INPUT 3 S-IN:3 480i 11:00PM INFO Day CC Off 4:3 Expanded When a Component Video: Y-PbPr Input is in the side panel of the Plasma TV. CABLE Select to INPUT 1 YPBPR:1 480i 11:00PM INFO Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will...
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... from any of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the INPUT signal. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to CABLE (see page 29). Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or...
... from any of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the INPUT signal. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to CABLE (see page 29). Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or...
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This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to quickly exit from a menu. Press EXIT on the remote control to a different menu item. 3. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to display the different features on the remote control to use. On-Screen Display 1. On-Screen Display 39 Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2.
This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to quickly exit from a menu. Press EXIT on the remote control to a different menu item. 3. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to display the different features on the remote control to use. On-Screen Display 1. On-Screen Display 39 Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2.
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...PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be available (grayed out). 2. Aspect Use this function to fill the screen... select the Aspect Ratio. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. On-Screen Display Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with ... level. Set to Dynamic for darker images more in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. 42 When film is transferred to choose between the two frame rates must be selected and adjusted in...
...PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be available (grayed out). 2. Aspect Use this function to fill the screen... select the Aspect Ratio. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. On-Screen Display Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with ... level. Set to Dynamic for darker images more in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. 42 When film is transferred to choose between the two frame rates must be selected and adjusted in...
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... Display 44 under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Audio Audio Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI television. or Power Swivel Move SEL Select 1. BBE brings to all speakers. For systems with its attendant harmonics or ...partials more complete and accurate reproduction of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Audio Treble 50% NOTE: If TREBLE is presented with a subwoofer, TruBass ...
... Display 44 under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Audio Audio Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI television. or Power Swivel Move SEL Select 1. BBE brings to all speakers. For systems with its attendant harmonics or ...partials more complete and accurate reproduction of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Audio Treble 50% NOTE: If TREBLE is presented with a subwoofer, TruBass ...