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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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...illustrates safety tips which could cause the product to overturn resulting in wire to proper grounding for your HITACHI plasma television. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not block any heat sources such as close to ...Refer all warnings and instructions marked on this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Keep these instructions. replacement of HITACHI plasma televisions. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
...illustrates safety tips which could cause the product to overturn resulting in wire to proper grounding for your HITACHI plasma television. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Do not block any heat sources such as close to ...Refer all warnings and instructions marked on this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Keep these instructions. replacement of HITACHI plasma televisions. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
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... 60 Hz, AC current. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of programs broadcast by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on -screen displays such as programs from other sources, may ... your cable operator is prohibited. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving)...
... 60 Hz, AC current. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of programs broadcast by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on -screen displays such as programs from other sources, may ... your cable operator is prohibited. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving)...
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... down and slide back to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. This plasma television product is not recommended. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the front glass ... AND REPLACEMENT 1. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out...Cable ² Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. Open the battery cover of stand. ...
... down and slide back to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. This plasma television product is not recommended. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the front glass ... AND REPLACEMENT 1. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out...Cable ² Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. Open the battery cover of stand. ...
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...radius is 30˚ (left ) to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is heavy, whenever it safely. Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is moved, two people are not included (Optional). 42" 55" 5 To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set to... Television, lift the handles (42" models), support the top frame (55" models) and the bottom frame as shown below . Do not install by yourself. 4. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the top of ...
...radius is 30˚ (left ) to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is heavy, whenever it safely. Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is moved, two people are not included (Optional). 42" 55" 5 To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set to... Television, lift the handles (42" models), support the top frame (55" models) and the bottom frame as shown below . Do not install by yourself. 4. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the top of ...
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...the speakers equidistant from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the side or behind the viewing area. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement for... cable When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the AIR terminal. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. If so, drapes or screens can be used to ...
...the speakers equidistant from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the side or behind the viewing area. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement for... cable When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the AIR terminal. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. If so, drapes or screens can be used to ...
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... as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio In jack. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to connect your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used . First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. USB Cable This cable is used to connect your digital camera ...to control your TV to the Photo Input in 42" models) This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the standard video cable to inputs and outputs...
... as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an Optical Audio In jack. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to connect your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used . First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. USB Cable This cable is used to connect your digital camera ...to control your TV to the Photo Input in 42" models) This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the standard video cable to inputs and outputs...
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...PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down on the wheel to Select/Activate highlighted menu items. INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to adjust the audio level of your VCR, DVD and audio devices. ...Television CBL - Cable Box STB - VCR precode is included in -Picture mode. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR,...
...PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down on the wheel to Select/Activate highlighted menu items. INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to adjust the audio level of your VCR, DVD and audio devices. ...Television CBL - Cable Box STB - VCR precode is included in -Picture mode. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR,...
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Firmly bind the cables. Thread the square hole with the band. NOTE: The Rear View of the TV screen. One 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 for stand-by mode. The Main ...button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from the 42" models. It can also be turned ON/OFF manually. Press ...
Firmly bind the cables. Thread the square hole with the band. NOTE: The Rear View of the TV screen. One 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 for stand-by mode. The Main ...button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቤ PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from the 42" models. It can also be turned ON/OFF manually. Press ...
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Check the Power Light to select INPUT 5. First time use . 2. The Plasma TV is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to OFF. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power ... area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቫ SIDE INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. When the main power switch on the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if...
Check the Power Light to select INPUT 5. First time use . 2. The Plasma TV is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to OFF. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power ... area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቫ SIDE INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for remote ON/OFF operation. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. When the main power switch on the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if...
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...video output. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can select each video source. trademarks of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in TV mode. NOTE: 1. It may be controlled by the A/V network feature. With this terminal. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are ...trademarks or registered Do not connect anything to this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. To ensure no copyright infringement, the ቧ HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface)...
...video output. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can select each video source. trademarks of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in TV mode. NOTE: 1. It may be controlled by the A/V network feature. With this terminal. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are ...trademarks or registered Do not connect anything to this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. To ensure no copyright infringement, the ቧ HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface)...
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Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to your particular assortment of your TV. 4. The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to left audio jack of components ..., you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-Video cable in place of the standard video cable. 3. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄) to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as shown. 2. For best performance, video and audio cables should be abnormal. 2. If you to...
Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to your particular assortment of your TV. 4. The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to left audio jack of components ..., you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-Video cable in place of the standard video cable. 3. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄) to accommodate your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as shown. 2. For best performance, video and audio cables should be abnormal. 2. If you to...
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... AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the right. The OPTICAL.../L) jack on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Optional R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or other external components 3. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AUDIO IN...Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. If...
... AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the right. The OPTICAL.../L) jack on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Optional R L V S-VIDEO INPUT VCR or other external components 3. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AUDIO IN...Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. If...
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The Plasma Television Rear Panel... external Audio/Video components. Each IR Mouse cable can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your external Audio... is equipped with up to a total of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Infrared Sensor IR ... L DVD Player 4. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. This ...
The Plasma Television Rear Panel... external Audio/Video components. Each IR Mouse cable can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your external Audio... is equipped with up to a total of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Infrared Sensor IR ... L DVD Player 4. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. This ...
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...will now control your DVD Player (see page 34 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR). To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the component you wish to control and select AMP by pressing the ̇ or ... to Automatic) 1. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box). AUTOMATIC MODE (Default mode) In Automatic mode, if any remote control ...
...will now control your DVD Player (see page 34 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR). To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the component you wish to control and select AMP by pressing the ̇ or ... to Automatic) 1. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set -top-box). AUTOMATIC MODE (Default mode) In Automatic mode, if any remote control ...
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.... Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. INPUT 1 Select to choose Cable. INPUT 5 Select to the Photo Input in TV mode, press this button to INPUT 1 YPBPR:1 480i 11:00PM INFO Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. PHOTO INPUT Select ... SELECT button to select. ቯ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the side...
.... Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. INPUT 1 Select to choose Cable. INPUT 5 Select to the Photo Input in TV mode, press this button to INPUT 1 YPBPR:1 480i 11:00PM INFO Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. PHOTO INPUT Select ... SELECT button to select. ቯ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in the side...
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...Picture-in the sub picture. When a Digital channel is viewed in the main picture, the Digital channel can not be viewed in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to enable the sub-picture sound. 3. Please refer to view ...outside of the video inputs. This feature is only available with every press of VCR VCR ባ ቢ Use connection at right to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the main picture. The Remote Control Picture-in PIP mode at the same time.
...Picture-in the sub picture. When a Digital channel is viewed in the main picture, the Digital channel can not be viewed in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to enable the sub-picture sound. 3. Please refer to view ...outside of the video inputs. This feature is only available with every press of VCR VCR ባ ቢ Use connection at right to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the main picture. The Remote Control Picture-in PIP mode at the same time.
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This part of the screen shows which selections are available. 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 your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to a different menu item. 3. On-Screen Display 1. On-Screen Display 39 Press EXIT on the remote control to use. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to quickly exit from a menu.
This part of the screen shows which selections are available. 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 your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to a different menu item. 3. On-Screen Display 1. On-Screen Display 39 Press EXIT on the remote control to use. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to quickly exit from a menu.
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...SPECIAL FEATURE. Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. It may be reconciled. Contrast Mode Use this function to choose between the two frame rates must be necessary to ...Contrast Mode settings. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be selected and adjusted in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. 42 If CONTRAST is selected, you to +10 (video is toward bottom of screen) to select when ...
...SPECIAL FEATURE. Theatrical movies are adjusting CONTRAST. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. It may be reconciled. Contrast Mode Use this function to choose between the two frame rates must be necessary to ...Contrast Mode settings. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be selected and adjusted in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. 42 If CONTRAST is selected, you to +10 (video is toward bottom of screen) to select when ...
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... attendant harmonics or partials more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of SRS Labs, Inc. On-Screen Display 44 If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will control the left to right balance of the original performance. SRS technology...SRS Labs, Inc. BBE Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. BBE brings to the listener's ear a more complete and accurate reproduction of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Balance SRS BBE TruBass L R Off Hard Low Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto...
... attendant harmonics or partials more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of SRS Labs, Inc. On-Screen Display 44 If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will control the left to right balance of the original performance. SRS technology...SRS Labs, Inc. BBE Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. BBE brings to the listener's ear a more complete and accurate reproduction of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Balance SRS BBE TruBass L R Off Hard Low Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto...