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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. Updated 04.25.06 has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT52, 42HDT52A and 55HDT52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...42-90 USEFUL INFORMATION...91-98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 99 APPENDIXES ...100-101 INDEX ...102 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. Updated 04.25.06 has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT52, 42HDT52A and 55HDT52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...42-90 USEFUL INFORMATION...91-98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 99 APPENDIXES ...100-101 INDEX ...102 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... or proper support for use Accessories Check to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 4 First time use only with Hitachi 42HDT52 and 42HDT52A. Mounting the panel on bottom of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 2 Ferrite Core (see page...
... or proper support for use Accessories Check to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 4 First time use only with Hitachi 42HDT52 and 42HDT52A. Mounting the panel on bottom of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 2 Ferrite Core (see page...
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...ratio of your VCR, DVD and audio devices. VOLUME WHEEL (TV, AMP/CD) Scroll up or down to adjust the audio level of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is only available for TV mode.) LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Press to use Quick Reference... (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. Digital Video Disc Player SAT - To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for 4 seconds. 8 Pressing any button will illuminate the backlight for best results. 2. DAY/NIGHT (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between...
...ratio of your VCR, DVD and audio devices. VOLUME WHEEL (TV, AMP/CD) Scroll up or down to adjust the audio level of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is only available for TV mode.) LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Press to use Quick Reference... (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Switches between DAY and NIGHT mode. Digital Video Disc Player SAT - To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for 4 seconds. 8 Pressing any button will illuminate the backlight for best results. 2. DAY/NIGHT (TV) Toggles picture mode settings between...
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... the "MAIN POWER" button is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your preference without using the remote. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 27 and 28). ብ INPUT/EXIT... mode. ቤ PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from the 42" models. The Main Power button is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF by remote control. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the differences are the...
... the "MAIN POWER" button is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your preference without using the remote. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 27 and 28). ብ INPUT/EXIT... mode. ቤ PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from the 42" models. The Main Power button is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF by remote control. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in the top right corner of the differences are the...
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...is ON. Display monitor MAIN POWER is set to instantly view your digital video (DV) camcorder. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. signal). ቪ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your equipment... mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. ቭ IEEE1394 (DV Input) This input provides a digital interface for remote ON/OFF operation. NOTES: 1. Indicating Lamp Power Status Off Off Lights Red Lights Green Lights Orange Off (Stand-by mode (lights red)...
...is ON. Display monitor MAIN POWER is set to instantly view your digital video (DV) camcorder. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. signal). ቪ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your equipment... mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. ቭ IEEE1394 (DV Input) This input provides a digital interface for remote ON/OFF operation. NOTES: 1. Indicating Lamp Power Status Off Off Lights Red Lights Green Lights Orange Off (Stand-by mode (lights red)...
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... and 4, and HDMI inputs will be used for use VIDEO, HDMI or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only one of the remote control, you to control Use the HDMI input for connecting equipment with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and... the component CR output to your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is not intended for composite video and component video input. Component signal to the TV's PR input. 3....
... and 4, and HDMI inputs will be used for use VIDEO, HDMI or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only one of the remote control, you to control Use the HDMI input for connecting equipment with this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and... the component CR output to your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is not intended for composite video and component video input. Component signal to the TV's PR input. 3....
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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 / G-LINK DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI IEEE1394 DV INPUT Optional OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R 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. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER/ G-LINK 14 CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.
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 / G-LINK DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI IEEE1394 DV INPUT Optional OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R 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. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER/ G-LINK 14 CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.
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... is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 - Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the...
... is loose. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 - Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the...
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... 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGI TA L INTERF ACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) 19 NOTE: 1. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 29). 2. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. It will be received by the TV. This connection also enables you...
... 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGI TA L INTERF ACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) 19 NOTE: 1. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 29). 2. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. It will be received by the TV. This connection also enables you...
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... external components you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to a total of an AV Network setup ...between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Double-sided mounting...SEL Return NOTE: 1. Each IR Mouse cable can control up to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect up to four components. ...
... external components you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to a total of an AV Network setup ...between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Double-sided mounting...SEL Return NOTE: 1. Each IR Mouse cable can control up to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect up to four components. ...
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... example of the Rear Panel. 3. Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER/G-LINK output of a G-LINK setup between your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). First time use your external Audio/Video components to highlight TV GUIDE ...enable VCR recording features. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. Connect your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control. / G-LINK Infrared Sensor IR Mouse V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor ...
... example of the Rear Panel. 3. Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER/G-LINK output of a G-LINK setup between your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). First time use your external Audio/Video components to highlight TV GUIDE ...enable VCR recording features. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. Connect your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control. / G-LINK Infrared Sensor IR Mouse V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor ...
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... buttons. Basic operation keys are the Automatic and Manual modes. To operate your DVD player). 23 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...
... buttons. Basic operation keys are the Automatic and Manual modes. To operate your DVD player). 23 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...
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... ቪ ቭ ቦ PAUSE button ቮ Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the... mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button ቧ ቩ Hold down this button while entering your device code to program the remote (see pages 34-41). ቨ ቯ You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature (see ቫ ቱ page 33). ተ / ቲ ...
... ቪ ቭ ቦ PAUSE button ቮ Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the... mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button ቧ ቩ Hold down this button while entering your device code to program the remote (see pages 34-41). ቨ ቯ You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature (see ቫ ቱ page 33). ተ / ቲ ...
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...on page 100. Note: Use this mode for the other ANT input. Phosphors in 16:9 aspect. Depending on page 100. IMAGE INPUT NOTE: 1. 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 45). 25 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style...
...on page 100. Note: Use this mode for the other ANT input. Phosphors in 16:9 aspect. Depending on page 100. IMAGE INPUT NOTE: 1. 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 45). 25 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style...
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...INPUT 4 Select to choose INPUT 3. This icon will show momentarily after the Event Timer in (CBL)(SAT/STB) mode. ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is locked. 26 Select to choose Air. Select to select. Select to choose the IEEE1394 Input (see page 44 for a description. ቪ MENU...ANALOG/DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the INPUTS menu. The Sleep Timer info will ...
...INPUT 4 Select to choose INPUT 3. This icon will show momentarily after the Event Timer in (CBL)(SAT/STB) mode. ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is locked. 26 Select to choose Air. Select to select. Select to choose the IEEE1394 Input (see page 44 for a description. ቪ MENU...ANALOG/DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to access the INPUTS menu. The Sleep Timer info will ...
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...time on a DVD-RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input. 6. Digital photos recorded on some digital cameras. How to Use the Remote to view Photo information. 7. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈. Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to Control... INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is 999. 3. Press the INPUTS button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ and the SELECT button to show "Input device not detected" if the digital camera's large...
...time on a DVD-RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input. 6. Digital photos recorded on some digital cameras. How to Use the Remote to view Photo information. 7. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈. Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to Control... INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is 999. 3. Press the INPUTS button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ and the SELECT button to show "Input device not detected" if the digital camera's large...
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..., the slideshow will resume or press the SELECT button again to continue 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 ̇...
..., the slideshow will resume or press the SELECT button again to continue 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 ̇...
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... listed on the menu list. 3. Digital channels may contain Copy Control Information (CCI). When using a CableCARD, this TV. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is connected INPUTS Input 5 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Move SEL Sel. Use CURSOR PAD cursors to select IEEE...IEEE1394 capability are not available when D-VHS is in playback or recording. 6. Not all devices with digital interface capabilities. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 Use this function to select: TV IN is DVHS TV OUT is Cable IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME ...
... listed on the menu list. 3. Digital channels may contain Copy Control Information (CCI). When using a CableCARD, this TV. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is connected INPUTS Input 5 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Move SEL Sel. Use CURSOR PAD cursors to select IEEE...IEEE1394 capability are not available when D-VHS is in playback or recording. 6. Not all devices with digital interface capabilities. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 Use this function to select: TV IN is DVHS TV OUT is Cable IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME ...
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...this button to light up (̆) or CHANNEL WHEEL down (̄). 30 To restore the sound, press the VOL wheel one half of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV)... channel is turned on and Closed Caption is set when the TV is turned off completely (MUTE). You will default to WHITE. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will be performed by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ት BACKLIGHT button ...
...this button to light up (̆) or CHANNEL WHEEL down (̄). 30 To restore the sound, press the VOL wheel one half of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV)... channel is turned on and Closed Caption is set when the TV is turned off completely (MUTE). You will default to WHITE. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will be performed by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ት BACKLIGHT button ...
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...simultaneously, with a 1080i signal. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page 12). The Remote Control Picture-in one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the INPUT signal. The Green highlighted channel display ...will appear in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. And when the Analog channel input is convenient when you to enable the sub-picture sound...
...simultaneously, with a 1080i signal. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page 12). The Remote Control Picture-in one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the INPUT signal. The Green highlighted channel display ...will appear in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. And when the Analog channel input is convenient when you to enable the sub-picture sound...