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...such as this device that are NOT COVERED by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your local cable company. Prevention of the plasma television as video games, stock market quotations, computer...8226; The plasma television should not be authorized by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on the television. For more information call your TV screen. Dispose of this apparatus to a cable system providing such programming. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. Public viewing...
...such as this device that are NOT COVERED by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your local cable company. Prevention of the plasma television as video games, stock market quotations, computer...8226; The plasma television should not be authorized by TV stations and cable companies, as well as video-on the television. For more information call your TV screen. Dispose of this apparatus to a cable system providing such programming. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. Public viewing...
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This plasma television product is designed for the ... Cord ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cable ² Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for a maximum tilting angle ...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 '+' ...towards the springs and lift them out. 3. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. Accessories Check to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 4 models: For ...
This plasma television product is designed for the ... Cord ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cable ² Cleaning Cloth ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for a maximum tilting angle ...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 '+' ...towards the springs and lift them out. 3. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. Accessories Check to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 4 models: For ...
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...both sides of the Television for best performance. Caution when moving the Television, lift the handles (42" models), support the top frame (55" models) and the bottom frame as shown below . ...location selected allows a free flow of air to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for stability. CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of cable (Arrow mark facing...when lifting. 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 ...
...both sides of the Television for best performance. Caution when moving the Television, lift the handles (42" models), support the top frame (55" models) and the bottom frame as shown below . ...location selected allows a free flow of air to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for stability. CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of cable (Arrow mark facing...when lifting. 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 ...
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...mixer. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. During daylight hours, reflections from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna ...leads to screws of the TV and about 10 to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement for the...
...mixer. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will be located in front of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. During daylight hours, reflections from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna ...leads to screws of the TV and about 10 to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement for the...
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...300-Ohm Twin Lead Cable This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse in 42" models) This cable is used . AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS 7 Below are illustrations and names of the Plasma television. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This cable is used to connect your external ... feature in the side of common connectors. Power Swivel Cable (Provided in front of the corresponding IR window of the standard video cable to the TV's HDMI input. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output of your digital camera to 75-Ohm). For best performance...
...300-Ohm Twin Lead Cable This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse in 42" models) This cable is used . AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS 7 Below are illustrations and names of the Plasma television. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This cable is used to connect your external ... feature in the side of common connectors. Power Swivel Cable (Provided in front of the corresponding IR window of the standard video cable to the TV's HDMI input. IR Mouse Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output of your digital camera to 75-Ohm). For best performance...
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...through the OSD, INPUTS, and AV NET menu systems. (-) BUTTON (TV,STB) The (-) button is used as a cursor 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 included in the PVR mode. 3.... CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down on or...
...through the OSD, INPUTS, and AV NET menu systems. (-) BUTTON (TV,STB) The (-) button is used as a cursor 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 included in the PVR mode. 3.... CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down on or...
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...: 1. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON. When the main power switch on the remote control to select INPUT 5. Press the INPUTS button then use . 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when... not in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor is ON. The Plasma TV is ON with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the...
...: 1. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON. When the main power switch on the remote control to select INPUT 5. Press the INPUTS button then use . 2. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when... not in use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor is ON. The Plasma TV is ON with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the...
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... diagrams are offered as shown. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-Video cable in place of each component for the location of your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as suggestions. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄) to left audio jack of components... the left side panel jacks. If you use the S-VIDEO cable in place of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to confirm your TV. 4. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to show the INPUTS menu. However, you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use to...
... diagrams are offered as shown. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-Video cable in place of each component for the location of your Plasma TV is dependent on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as suggestions. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄) to left audio jack of components... the left side panel jacks. If you use the S-VIDEO cable in place of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to confirm your TV. 4. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to show the INPUTS menu. However, you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use to...
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... outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. 1. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the Optical input of the amplifier... is a fixed output. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AUDIO IN R of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the right. The Volume of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear...
... outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. 1. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the Optical input of the amplifier... is a fixed output. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the AUDIO IN R of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the right. The Volume of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear...
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..., it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your HITACHI remote control to the Rear Panel shown below. 2. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV... NETWORK 1. Please see the following example of the Audio/Video components for each of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video...
..., it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your HITACHI remote control to the Rear Panel shown below. 2. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV... NETWORK 1. Please see the following example of the Audio/Video components for each of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video...
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...the illumination will now control your cable box, point the remote at the remote sensor of lighting the Remote Control buttons. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of ... 4 seconds. 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 equipment with one area...
...the illumination will now control your cable box, point the remote at the remote sensor of lighting the Remote Control buttons. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of ... 4 seconds. 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 equipment with one area...
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... INFO Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to choose Air. AM --:-- 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 S-VIDEO... button to select. ቯ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. Select Night for numeric entries. INPUT 3 Select to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Day CC Off 4:3 Expanded NOTE: 1. 2.
... INFO Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to choose Air. AM --:-- 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 S-VIDEO... button to select. ቯ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. Select Night for numeric entries. INPUT 3 Select to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Day CC Off 4:3 Expanded NOTE: 1. 2.
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... not be viewed in the sub picture. You can not be viewed in the sub picture. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the CURSOR PAD buttons. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to move with separate tuning control... at the same time. When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable to enable the sub-picture sound. 3. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each.
... not be viewed in the sub picture. You can not be viewed in the sub picture. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the CURSOR PAD buttons. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to move with separate tuning control... at the same time. When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable to enable the sub-picture sound. 3. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each.
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Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to a different menu item. 3. On-Screen Display 39 On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to use.
Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to a different menu item. 3. On-Screen Display 39 On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on the remote control to display the different features on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to use.
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SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of the Plasma TV internal speakers. If your HITACHI television is connected to right balance of BBE Sound, ... SRS Labs, Inc. BBE brings to all speakers. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of your HITACHI Television. SRS TruBass TruBass is natural and crisp from just two external speakers (or) the two ...772; to improve the sound quality. Audio Audio Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and Timers Setup to select menu item. 2. The additional menu items Bass and Balance...
SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of the Plasma TV internal speakers. If your HITACHI television is connected to right balance of BBE Sound, ... SRS Labs, Inc. BBE brings to all speakers. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of your HITACHI Television. SRS TruBass TruBass is natural and crisp from just two external speakers (or) the two ...772; to improve the sound quality. Audio Audio Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and Timers Setup to select menu item. 2. The additional menu items Bass and Balance...
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... you change the channel after the ON TIMER has been activated, the OFF TIMER will deactivate. 3. If the clock is not set the channel the TV will tune into. The message on by using the ON and OFF TIMERS. Set Event Timer ❑ Event1 : ❑ Event2 : ❑ Event3 : ❑...is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer. 2. Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Timers 8. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ or ̄ to highlight and select CABLE or AIR...
... you change the channel after the ON TIMER has been activated, the OFF TIMER will deactivate. 3. If the clock is not set the channel the TV will tune into. The message on by using the ON and OFF TIMERS. Set Event Timer ❑ Event1 : ❑ Event2 : ❑ Event3 : ❑...is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer. 2. Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of the MONTH. 9. Timers 8. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ or ̄ to highlight and select CABLE or AIR...
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... Power Swivel Move SEL Select 2. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL to control your external Audio/Video equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Setup Menu Preference 4. Press the SELECT button to INPUT 4 automatically, when the INPUT 4 input device is turned on...: **** Input4 : **** Auto Link : Off Input5 : **** Move SEL Return On-Screen Display INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on your TV as described above. 2. NOTE: 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to INPUT 4. 1. Off Select OFF to or highlight SET AV NET feature....
... Power Swivel Move SEL Select 2. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL to control your external Audio/Video equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Setup Menu Preference 4. Press the SELECT button to INPUT 4 automatically, when the INPUT 4 input device is turned on...: **** Input4 : **** Auto Link : Off Input5 : **** Move SEL Return On-Screen Display INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on your TV as described above. 2. NOTE: 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to INPUT 4. 1. Off Select OFF to or highlight SET AV NET feature....
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If the IR code transfer was successful. Repeat step 8 to store and continue. TV Softkeys POWER CH̆ VOL̆ MUTE CH̄ VOL̄ AUDIO SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 ...A/V Receiver remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at a distance of 5 to 10 feet or 2 to continue... setup. TV Softkeys POWER CH̆ VOL̆ MUTE CH̄ VOL̄ AUDIO SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE ...
If the IR code transfer was successful. Repeat step 8 to store and continue. TV Softkeys POWER CH̆ VOL̆ MUTE CH̄ VOL̄ AUDIO SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 ...A/V Receiver remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at a distance of 5 to 10 feet or 2 to continue... setup. TV Softkeys POWER CH̆ VOL̆ MUTE CH̄ VOL̄ AUDIO SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE ...
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...: Custom Settings Press and hold the ̈ "Play button" of the DVD remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at a distance of 3 to 6 feet or 1 to learn. Move SEL Select Cancel OK ... Next AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings Select the DVD3 softkey to continue setup. If the IR Code transfer was successful. Press OK to continue. TV Softkeys POWER ̇̇ ̈̈ MENU ̇̇ ̈ ̈̈ SELECT ̆ ̈ EXIT ̄ ̇ Move SEL Select Back...
...: Custom Settings Press and hold the ̈ "Play button" of the DVD remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at a distance of 3 to 6 feet or 1 to learn. Move SEL Select Cancel OK ... Next AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings Select the DVD3 softkey to continue setup. If the IR Code transfer was successful. Press OK to continue. TV Softkeys POWER ̇̇ ̈̈ MENU ̇̇ ̈ ̈̈ SELECT ̆ ̈ EXIT ̄ ̇ Move SEL Select Back...
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...: Fixed Move SEL Return Fixed Select AUDIO OUT FIXED to have the Audio at fixed volume. Video Out Monitor Monitor Audio Out Fixed Variable TV Tuner Out Fixed Use To record currently viewed Video and Audio. To record currently viewed Video and Audio from either Cable or Air. 1. ... quit menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to change 2. YES Video_3 - Setup Set Monitor Out This feature will not be controlled by the Plasma TV Volume Up/Down. You can be available (grayed out). 2. NOTE: 1. YES S-Video_1 YES YES YES YES Video_1 - YES YES YES Input5 S-Video_5 ...
...: Fixed Move SEL Return Fixed Select AUDIO OUT FIXED to have the Audio at fixed volume. Video Out Monitor Monitor Audio Out Fixed Variable TV Tuner Out Fixed Use To record currently viewed Video and Audio. To record currently viewed Video and Audio from either Cable or Air. 1. ... quit menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to change 2. YES Video_3 - Setup Set Monitor Out This feature will not be controlled by the Plasma TV Volume Up/Down. You can be available (grayed out). 2. NOTE: 1. YES S-Video_1 YES YES YES YES Video_1 - YES YES YES Input5 S-Video_5 ...