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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. 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.
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... Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the remote control. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. For U.S. models: For... before disposing of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 1 Ferrite Core (see page...
... Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the remote control. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. For U.S. models: For... before disposing of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 1 Ferrite Core (see page...
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... to access (FAV) Favorite Channel mode. (Favorite channel is located on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is included in -Picture mode. First time use the back light feature. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio of your TV. VOLUME WHEEL (TV, AMP/CD) Scroll up or down on or blinks to control the...
... to access (FAV) Favorite Channel mode. (Favorite channel is located on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is included in -Picture mode. First time use the back light feature. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio of your TV. VOLUME WHEEL (TV, AMP/CD) Scroll up or down on or blinks to control the...
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... bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. Press again...adjust the sound level. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by remote control. It can also be displayed on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button ...; MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to the claw. Firmly bind the cables. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model...
... bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. Press again...adjust the sound level. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by remote control. It can also be displayed on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button ...; MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to the claw. Firmly bind the cables. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model...
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...the display monitor. 10 When the main power switch on the remote control to select INPUT 5. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. NOTES: 1. The Plasma TV is no sync. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to be turned OFF (...lights orange) if there is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to OFF. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, ...
...the display monitor. 10 When the main power switch on the remote control to select INPUT 5. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. NOTES: 1. The Plasma TV is no sync. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to be turned OFF (...lights orange) if there is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to OFF. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, ...
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... Set Top Box. Y, B-Y, and R-Y. S-VIDEO output may be used for your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. HDMI is of SVIDEO type. trademarks of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in TV mode. Rear Panel Connections First time use ቢ Antenna Input ቢ ባ...;ቨቩ ቧ The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLE...
... Set Top Box. Y, B-Y, and R-Y. S-VIDEO output may be used for your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. HDMI is of SVIDEO type. trademarks of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in TV mode. Rear Panel Connections First time use ቢ Antenna Input ቢ ባ...;ቨቩ ቧ The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLE...
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HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER 14 On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Optional S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player (PROVIDED) VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.
HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER 14 On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Optional S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT DVD Player (PROVIDED) VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.
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...output of an AV Network setup between your HITACHI remote control to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Follow the Setup procedure on pages 58-67. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. Double-... Network to work. The correct codes must be chosen for each of four external components. 2. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Once this is equipped with up to the Rear Panel ...
...output of an AV Network setup between your HITACHI remote control to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Follow the Setup procedure on pages 58-67. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. Double-... Network to work. The correct codes must be chosen for each of four external components. 2. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Once this is equipped with up to the Rear Panel ...
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... pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. 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, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video...
... pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. 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, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video...
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...4710; PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button ቢ Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for ባ instructions on how to set... the remote control to TV ቤ ብ mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቦ ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (...
...4710; PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button ቢ Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for ባ instructions on how to set... the remote control to TV ቤ ብ mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቦ ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (...
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... the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings. 2. The Remote Control • Antenna-Digital (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect:... (16:9) • HDMI-720p/1080i Input • Component-720p/1080i Input Note: Please see also page 42). 23 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of...
... the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings. 2. The Remote Control • Antenna-Digital (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect:... (16:9) • HDMI-720p/1080i Input • Component-720p/1080i Input Note: Please see also page 42). 23 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of...
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... set. ቮ CURSOR PAD/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be shown if the channel is in the side panel of the Plasma TV. AIR Select to choose Cable. PHOTO INPUT Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in (CBL) and (SAT/STB... button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. The Aspect setting will exit all On-Screen Displays. 24 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ተ INPUTS ...
... set. ቮ CURSOR PAD/SELECT button All the On-Screen Display features can be shown if the channel is in the side panel of the Plasma TV. AIR Select to choose Cable. PHOTO INPUT Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in (CBL) and (SAT/STB... button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. The Aspect setting will exit all On-Screen Displays. 24 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ተ INPUTS ...
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... navigate and select individual chosen photos. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ and the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Certain types of the TV. 1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is 999. 3. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈. Please...menu and to view Photo information. 7. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your photos in this Photo Input. 6. Picture No. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2.
... navigate and select individual chosen photos. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ and the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Certain types of the TV. 1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is 999. 3. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈. Please...menu and to view Photo information. 7. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your photos in this Photo Input. 6. Picture No. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2.
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...time from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be placed on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. The sub directory then should be first placed on a sub directory name ...with a "dcim" file name format. 3. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇). ...
...time from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be placed on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. The sub directory then should be first placed on a sub directory name ...with a "dcim" file name format. 3. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇). ...
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... the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. However, if it is set when the TV is turned on and Closed Caption is GREEN. For Digital Channels, use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቱ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to light up (̆) or...
... the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. However, if it is set when the TV is turned on and Closed Caption is GREEN. For Digital Channels, use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቱ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to light up (̆) or...
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... highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of VCR VCR ባ ቢ The Remote Control Picture-in one program at the same time. When installing... the channel list. 28 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of the main picture. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. Press the CURSOR PAD (̇ or ̈) to view VCR program as a subpicture while viewing another program as main picture (CABLE, AIR...
... highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of VCR VCR ባ ቢ The Remote Control Picture-in one program at the same time. When installing... the channel list. 28 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of the main picture. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. Press the CURSOR PAD (̇ or ̈) to view VCR program as a subpicture while viewing another program as main picture (CABLE, AIR...
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... a chosen channel. Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - Yes -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes - - 480p/480i/ Analog Tuner Video/S-Video 16:9 4:3 -- Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. Yes Yes -- -- - Yes1 Yes1 - Yes - -- -- -- Yes Yes - -- - -- ...subpictures or Thumbnails. Press the SELECT button to navigate the Thumbnails. Digital Tuner 16:9 4:3 -- -- Yes Yes Yes - -- - -- The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i...
... a chosen channel. Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - Yes -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes - - 480p/480i/ Analog Tuner Video/S-Video 16:9 4:3 -- Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. Yes Yes -- -- - Yes1 Yes1 - Yes - -- -- -- Yes Yes - -- - -- ...subpictures or Thumbnails. Press the SELECT button to navigate the Thumbnails. Digital Tuner 16:9 4:3 -- -- Yes Yes Yes - -- - -- The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i...
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Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will ...
Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will ...
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...buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. Hold down the ENT button on the remote control to position the LED light to match the remote system of your Cable box. The remote control will flash 3 times if the ቢ code... you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. 31 To switch to pages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit preset ቢ code. 6. Aim the remote control at the cable box and press the POWER button....
...buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. Hold down the ENT button on the remote control to position the LED light to match the remote system of your Cable box. The remote control will flash 3 times if the ቢ code... you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. 31 To switch to pages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit preset ቢ code. 6. Aim the remote control at the cable box and press the POWER button....
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... the chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. 32 The Remote Control The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions Operating the precoded...
... the chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. 32 The Remote Control The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions Operating the precoded...