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... Swivel cable for model 55HDS52 are required to transport it safely. 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 important to mount the unit in direct sunlight or near a... connected to a cable TV system or to and from the top of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC cord. 3. CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of the set firmly in fig. (a). 5. Do not place any objects on the picture screen. Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is recommended for...
... Swivel cable for model 55HDS52 are required to transport it safely. 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 important to mount the unit in direct sunlight or near a... connected to a cable TV system or to and from the top of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC cord. 3. CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of the set firmly in fig. (a). 5. Do not place any objects on the picture screen. Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is recommended for...
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... 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 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 obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the VHF or UHF adapter...as close as possible to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in front of the picture screen center. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best...
... 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 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 obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the VHF or UHF adapter...as close as possible to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in front of the picture screen center. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best...
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...This connection allows your TV to the Photo Input in front of the corresponding IR window of the Plasma television. Phono Connector Used... with an S-Video feature in 42" models) This cable is used to connect your digital camera to control your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used... . S-Video (Super Video) Cable This cable is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an HDMI output connection to inputs and outputs located on all standard video and audio cables which connect to produce a high quality picture...
...This connection allows your TV to the Photo Input in front of the corresponding IR window of the Plasma television. Phono Connector Used... with an S-Video feature in 42" models) This cable is used to connect your digital camera to control your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used... . S-Video (Super Video) Cable This cable is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an HDMI output connection to inputs and outputs located on all standard video and audio cables which connect to produce a high quality picture...
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.../CD) Scroll up or down on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is only available for 4 seconds. 8 Also used to pause other devices. GUIDE BUTTON (STB, CBL, PVR) Accesses the program guide of the TV. Can also be programmed to control the chosen device. Cable Box STB - Digital ...and programming of devices, such as a cursor to navigate through the OSD, INPUTS, and AV NET menu systems. (-) BUTTON (TV,STB) The (-) button is used to change the Picture-in the AMP mode. 4. Please see pages 2138 for a complete description of all of the functions on the wheel to ...
.../CD) Scroll up or down on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is only available for 4 seconds. 8 Also used to pause other devices. GUIDE BUTTON (STB, CBL, PVR) Accesses the program guide of the TV. Can also be programmed to control the chosen device. Cable Box STB - Digital ...and programming of devices, such as a cursor to navigate through the OSD, INPUTS, and AV NET menu systems. (-) BUTTON (TV,STB) The (-) button is used to change the Picture-in the AMP mode. 4. Please see pages 2138 for a complete description of all of the functions on the wheel to ...
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...is for stand-by remote control. Hook the band to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The Main Power button is located on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This ... Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. It can also be displayed on the TV screen. Press again to adjust the sound level. Firmly bind the cables. These buttons also serve as ...the top right corner of the 55" model is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 24-26). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to the claw.
...is for stand-by remote control. Hook the band to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The Main Power button is located on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This ... Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. It can also be displayed on the TV screen. Press again to adjust the sound level. Firmly bind the cables. These buttons also serve as ...the top right corner of the 55" model is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 24-26). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to the claw.
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...) ABOUT HDMI - NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way...Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Y-CBCR. Use the audio and video inputs to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. S-VIDEO output may be used for both inputs. INPUT...outputs may be labeled NOTE: 1. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. This connection will allow you can automatically be used for recording, only...
...) ABOUT HDMI - NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way...Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Y-CBCR. Use the audio and video inputs to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. S-VIDEO output may be used for both inputs. INPUT...outputs may be labeled NOTE: 1. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. This connection will allow you can automatically be used for recording, only...
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... the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to pinch the cable. Fold and close the ferrite core while being careful not to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as a convenience to allow you to left audio jack of the VIDEO cable. If you... use the S-Video cable in the following connection diagrams are provided as shown. 2. However, you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to one of each component for the location of your choice. If you may be made from coaxial shielded wire...
... the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to pinch the cable. Fold and close the ferrite core while being careful not to confirm your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as a convenience to allow you to left audio jack of the VIDEO cable. If you... use the S-Video cable in the following connection diagrams are provided as shown. 2. However, you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to one of each component for the location of your choice. If you may be made from coaxial shielded wire...
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...• S-VIDEO monitor output may be labeled Y-CBCR. Connecting the television directly to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on connecting your other electronic equipment for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc...components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature. • Your component outputs may be used for recording only when the input is recommended to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-...
...• S-VIDEO monitor output may be labeled Y-CBCR. Connecting the television directly to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on connecting your other electronic equipment for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc...components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that have this feature. • Your component outputs may be used for recording only when the input is recommended to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-...
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... VCR #2 (see page 14) but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. 5. A single VCR can be ...inputoutput connections. 16 Select CABLE or AIR from the AUDIO OUT R of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the last channel tuned. The picture and sound that is played back will be used , it is loose. 2. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO...
... VCR #2 (see page 14) but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. 5. A single VCR can be ...inputoutput connections. 16 Select CABLE or AIR from the AUDIO OUT R of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the last channel tuned. The picture and sound that is played back will be used , it is loose. 2. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO...
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... PR PB DVI to HDMI cable, connect the Audio Out L and R cables at the same INPUT (1 or 2) as shown on the Rear Panel below. 3. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to HDMI Cable LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of device user settings determines final video appearance...
... PR PB DVI to HDMI cable, connect the Audio Out L and R cables at the same INPUT (1 or 2) as shown on the Rear Panel below. 3. The picture and sound that encrypts video signals when using a DVI to HDMI Cable LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of device user settings determines final video appearance...
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.... 3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. See page 15 for tips on the Rear The picture and sound that is loose. 2. Select CABLE or AIR to return to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the PR/CR OUT or...
.... 3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. See page 15 for tips on the Rear The picture and sound that is loose. 2. Select CABLE or AIR to return to the INPUT (PR) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the PR/CR OUT or...
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... to freeze the picture. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to ቫ ቱ motion. 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 ...
... to freeze the picture. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to ቫ ቱ motion. 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 ...
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... aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. IMAGE INPUT NOTE: 1. Note: Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on page 80. 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... when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in the lighted area of the picture will automatically be set for the other ANT input. Note: Please see Appendix D on the input signal format received, the...
... aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. IMAGE INPUT NOTE: 1. Note: Use this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on page 80. 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... when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in the lighted area of the picture will automatically be set for the other ANT input. Note: Please see Appendix D on the input signal format received, the...
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... Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to compete with more detailed picture (see page 54. ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 28-30 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will...Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. INPUT 1 Select to choose INPUT 2. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to select the inputs that are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or...
... Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to compete with more detailed picture (see page 54. ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 28-30 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will...Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. INPUT 1 Select to choose INPUT 2. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to select the inputs that are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or...
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...772; and the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Press the picture number to jump from your digital camera, USB Drive or memory cards USB drive using the Photo Input in the left on some digital cameras. Certain types of the TV. 1. Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel.... 2. Picture No. Press INFO button to picture. Digital cameras with this input. 7. The screen may not properly display your Photo Input connections....
...772; and the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Press the picture number to jump from your digital camera, USB Drive or memory cards USB drive using the Photo Input in the left on some digital cameras. Certain types of the TV. 1. Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel.... 2. Picture No. Press INFO button to picture. Digital cameras with this input. 7. The screen may not properly display your Photo Input connections....
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... on a main directory with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. 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 ̇). ̇ ̈ ... continue. 2. The sub directory then should be placed on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be first placed on a chosen picture of the digital photos. DEVICE Select this menu item to start ...
... on a main directory with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. 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 ̇). ̇ ̈ ... continue. 2. The sub directory then should be placed on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be first placed on a chosen picture of the digital photos. DEVICE Select this menu item to start ...
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... input can not be viewed in PIP mode at the same time. The Remote Control Picture-in -Picture is only available with a 1080i signal. 2. PIP MODE Picture-in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR... PAD button the remote. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page 12). ...
... input can not be viewed in PIP mode at the same time. The Remote Control Picture-in -Picture is only available with a 1080i signal. 2. PIP MODE Picture-in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR... PAD button the remote. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page 12). ...
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...prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture Picture-in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures or Thumbnails. Yes Yes Yes - -- - -- Yes Yes - -- - -- SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels...Main Picture 9 10 11 12 Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on a chosen channel. Select a channel that has a 1080i signal. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ...
...prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture Picture-in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures or Thumbnails. Yes Yes Yes - -- - -- Yes Yes - -- - -- SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels...Main Picture 9 10 11 12 Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on a chosen channel. Select a channel that has a 1080i signal. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ...
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...NOTE: 1. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. The default FREEZE mode is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. 30 To return the picture to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one that has many details, for a...Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the EXIT button to return to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will freeze). Each freeze frame in Strobe Freeze is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT...
...NOTE: 1. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. The default FREEZE mode is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second. 30 To return the picture to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one that has many details, for a...Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the EXIT button to return to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will freeze). Each freeze frame in Strobe Freeze is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT...
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... Echostar ......1005, 0775, 0148 0269, 0280, 1170 Expressvu 0775 GE 0566 GOI 0775 General Instrument ..........0869 0547, 0554 Gradiente 0856 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 homecable 0238 Hughes Network Systems 1142, ..0749, 1749, 1442, 1443, 1444 Hytek 0095 IQ 0210 IQ Prism 0210 Innova 0099 Intersat 0043... Soundworks ....0351 Carver 0351 Fisher 0052 Fosgate 0259 Harmon/Kardon 0477 JBL 0477 JVC 0073 KLH 0351 Magnavox 0325 Nikko 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317 Sansui 0325 Schneider 0376 Sony 0010, 0576 Soundesign 0376 Yorx 0376 SET TOP BOX BRAND .....
... Echostar ......1005, 0775, 0148 0269, 0280, 1170 Expressvu 0775 GE 0566 GOI 0775 General Instrument ..........0869 0547, 0554 Gradiente 0856 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 homecable 0238 Hughes Network Systems 1142, ..0749, 1749, 1442, 1443, 1444 Hytek 0095 IQ 0210 IQ Prism 0210 Innova 0099 Intersat 0043... Soundworks ....0351 Carver 0351 Fisher 0052 Fosgate 0259 Harmon/Kardon 0477 JBL 0477 JVC 0073 KLH 0351 Magnavox 0325 Nikko 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317 Sansui 0325 Schneider 0376 Sony 0010, 0576 Soundesign 0376 Yorx 0376 SET TOP BOX BRAND .....