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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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This plasma television product is designed for the remote control. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. This stand for use » Power Cord ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cable ² Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) Note: Please...have the following accessories before disposing 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 13) First time use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. HL02066). · Two "AA" size, ...
This plasma television product is designed for the remote control. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. This stand for use » Power Cord ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cable ² Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) Note: Please...have the following accessories before disposing 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 13) First time use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. HL02066). · Two "AA" size, ...
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... Select button is included in the PVR mode. 3. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Exits out of the TV. Television CBL - Set-Top-Box VCR - The TV's remote control sensor is located on the right bottom portion of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of other devices when...
... Select button is included in the PVR mode. 3. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Exits out of the TV. Television CBL - Set-Top-Box VCR - The TV's remote control sensor is located on the right bottom portion of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of other devices when...
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... still pictures (see pages 24-26). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set to OFF or the TV is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for the complete system,...The Main Power button is located on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your preference without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the cursor ...
... still pictures (see pages 24-26). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: When the "MAIN POWER" button is set to OFF or the TV is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for the complete system,...The Main Power button is located on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your preference without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the cursor ...
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... can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the remote control to select INPUT 5. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. signal). ቪ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቫ SIDE INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for...
... can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the remote control to select INPUT 5. NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. signal). ቪ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቫ SIDE INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for...
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... ቧ HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - With this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI enables the secure distribution MONITOR OUT output will be used at...
... ቧ HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - With this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI enables the secure distribution MONITOR OUT output will be used at...
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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. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER 14
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.... Therefore, you wish to four components. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set AV...can control up to control. Please see the following example of the external components you can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Place the IR mouse in front of the Audio/Video ...
.... Therefore, you wish to four components. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set AV...can control up to control. Please see the following example of the external components you can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Place the IR mouse in front of the Audio/Video ...
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... other audio/video equipment with one area. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is pressed, the illumination will turn off. To operate your PVR (Personal Video Recorder), point the remote at the remote sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing...
... other audio/video equipment with one area. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is pressed, the illumination will turn off. To operate your PVR (Personal Video Recorder), point the remote at the remote sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing...
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...; 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 (̇ or ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ቧ ቩ ብ SOURCE ACCESS...
...; 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 (̇ or ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ቧ ቩ ብ SOURCE ACCESS...
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 ...Aspect: Off) IMAGE INPUT 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Phosphors in 16:9 aspect. 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... areas. 4:3 EXPANDED Use this mode for the other ANT input. Note: Please see also page 42). 23 IMAGE INPUT NOTE: 1.
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 ...Aspect: Off) IMAGE INPUT 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Phosphors in 16:9 aspect. 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... areas. 4:3 EXPANDED Use this mode for the other ANT input. Note: Please see also page 42). 23 IMAGE INPUT NOTE: 1.
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... Select to select. ቯ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. INPUT 5 Select to select the inputs that are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (...ቪ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ INFO button Press this button is only applicable when the remote control is locked. ቭ EXIT button This button will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to choose...
... Select to select. ቯ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. INPUT 5 Select to select the inputs that are being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (...ቪ MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ INFO button Press this button is only applicable when the remote control is locked. ቭ EXIT button This button will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to choose...
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...NOTES: 1. The screen may show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in this input. 7. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to picture. Certain types of slow access time on a DVD-RAM disc may not properly display your photos in individual photos....digital still photos are left side panel of digital Photos that can be displayed is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. The maximum number of the TV. 1. Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. 2. Press INFO button to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Please ...
...NOTES: 1. The screen may show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in this input. 7. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to picture. Certain types of slow access time on a DVD-RAM disc may not properly display your photos in individual photos....digital still photos are left side panel of digital Photos that can be displayed is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. The maximum number of the TV. 1. Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. 2. Press INFO button to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Please ...
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... file names modified on a main directory with the slideshow. Supported image types are up to start a slideshow of the slideshow. 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 ̇). ̇ ̈... name with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to 8th: letters. This TV set . 26 Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to stop on the...
... file names modified on a main directory with the slideshow. Supported image types are up to start a slideshow of the slideshow. 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 ̇). ̇ ̈... name with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to 8th: letters. This TV set . 26 Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to stop on the...
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... wheel down the Channel (CH) wheel until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. 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 CHANNEL WHEEL down the Channel ...(CH) wheel until the displayed channel turns from your regular tuned channels. To reduce the sound to one half of the remote control. ...
... wheel down the Channel (CH) wheel until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. 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 CHANNEL WHEEL down the Channel ...(CH) wheel until the displayed channel turns from your regular tuned channels. To reduce the sound to one half of the remote control. ...
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...The Remote Control Picture-in one program at the same time. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to cycle through the four different modes. Main Picture Sub Picture NOTES: 1. The Green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates ...Two Tuner technology designed for each. When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the CURSOR PAD buttons. And when...
...The Remote Control Picture-in one program at the same time. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to cycle through the four different modes. Main Picture Sub Picture NOTES: 1. The Green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates ...Two Tuner technology designed for each. When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the CURSOR PAD buttons. And when...
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... PIP subpictures or Thumbnails. SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in Analog tuner. 29 Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to normal viewing. 12 34 56 78 Main Picture 9 10 11 12 Sub Picture SPLIT ...16:9 1080i/720p 16:9 480p/480i 16:9 S-Video/Video ANT Digital 16:9 4:3 1080i/720p 16:9 480p/480i 16:9 ANT Analog 4:3 S-Video/Video - - The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern...
... PIP subpictures or Thumbnails. SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in Analog tuner. 29 Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to normal viewing. 12 34 56 78 Main Picture 9 10 11 12 Sub Picture SPLIT ...16:9 1080i/720p 16:9 480p/480i 16:9 S-Video/Video ANT Digital 16:9 4:3 1080i/720p 16:9 480p/480i 16:9 ANT Analog 4:3 S-Video/Video - - The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern...
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... 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 NOTE: 1. To return the picture to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will show in the Main Picture. Press...
... 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 NOTE: 1. To return the picture to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will show in the Main Picture. Press...
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...4707; 5. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of cable boxes. MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to pages 37-38 for operating the TV. 31 If your cable box cannot ... LED light to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. The Remote Control The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions Operating the precoded function for your cable box. The indicator light will...
...4707; 5. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of cable boxes. MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to pages 37-38 for operating the TV. 31 If your cable box cannot ... LED light to operate different types of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. The Remote Control The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions Operating the precoded function for your cable box. The indicator light will...
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... precoded function for your set-top-box/ satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. To switch to instruction manual of the Set-TopBox/Satellite Receiver for operating the TV. 32 MY Satellite RECEIVER/ SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to set -top...These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. The remote control will now control your set-top-box/satellite systems. 2. The remote will ባ flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. box/satellite...
... precoded function for your set-top-box/ satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. To switch to instruction manual of the Set-TopBox/Satellite Receiver for operating the TV. 32 MY Satellite RECEIVER/ SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to set -top...These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. The remote control will now control your set-top-box/satellite systems. 2. The remote will ባ flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. box/satellite...