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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. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...sufficient magnitude to notify you . Follow instructions for long periods of the cabinet which will enable HITACHI to constitute a risk of these products properly, this plasma television. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding entry as recommended by the ... stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for tilt and stability. built up static charges. replacement of HITACHI plasma televisions. To help you obtain from being walked on this discharge unit, connection...
...sufficient magnitude to notify you . Follow instructions for long periods of the cabinet which will enable HITACHI to constitute a risk of these products properly, this plasma television. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding entry as recommended by the ... stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for tilt and stability. built up static charges. replacement of HITACHI plasma televisions. To help you obtain from being walked on this discharge unit, connection...
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... (in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Note This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in Canada). Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be...
... (in accordance with applicable environmental laws. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Note This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in Canada). Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be...
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... compartment. 4. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in leakage. 4 Open the battery cover of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This plasma television product is not recommended. use only with Hitachi 42HDT52 and 42HDT52A. This stand for the remote control. models: / For optional accessories, please ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cables or G-LINK Cables ¶ Power...
... compartment. 4. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in leakage. 4 Open the battery cover of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This plasma television product is not recommended. use only with Hitachi 42HDT52 and 42HDT52A. This stand for the remote control. models: / For optional accessories, please ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cables or G-LINK Cables ¶ Power...
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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 safely. ...an internal temperature increase, maintain a space of 10 cm (4 inches) from the sides/back of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches) from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be ...the wall as shown below . 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set . Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the perforated back cover of the Table Top Stand. Do not block the ventilation holes...
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 safely. ...an internal temperature increase, maintain a space of 10 cm (4 inches) from the sides/back of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches) from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be ...the wall as shown below . 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set . Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the perforated back cover of the Table Top Stand. Do not block the ventilation holes...
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... the TV can be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. 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 can be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. 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...
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...3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS IR Mouse Cable/G-LINK Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the IR Blaster output of your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used to connect your digital camera to the Photo Input in place of your cable box and/or VCR. Sub-Woofer Cable... audio cables that sell audio/video products. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and side control panel. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and ...
...3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS IR Mouse Cable/G-LINK Cable (Provided) Connect the IR Mouse to the IR Blaster output of your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used to connect your digital camera to the Photo Input in place of your cable box and/or VCR. Sub-Woofer Cable... audio cables that sell audio/video products. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on the television's rear jack panel and side control panel. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and ...
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.../VCR) Exits out of the OSD, INPUTS or AV NET menu systems if their menu is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to pause other devices. Television CBL - MODE INDICATOR Turns on and off. VOLUME WHEEL (TV, AMP/CD) Scroll up or down to change channel...
.../VCR) Exits out of the OSD, INPUTS or AV NET menu systems if their menu is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to pause other devices. Television CBL - MODE INDICATOR Turns on and off. VOLUME WHEEL (TV, AMP/CD) Scroll up or down to change channel...
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... selector Press these buttons to your digital still pictures (see pages 27 and 28). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. 9 Press again to the claw...
... selector Press these buttons to your digital still pictures (see pages 27 and 28). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. 9 Press again to the claw...
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...has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Your component outputs may be used for recording, only when the input is not intended for use with your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. S-VIDEO output may be labeled ቦ S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 and 2 INPUTS 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO ...-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster/G-LINK This jack provides IR output to the TV's PR input. 4. Do not connect composite VIDEO ...
...has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Your component outputs may be used for recording, only when the input is not intended for use with your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. S-VIDEO output may be labeled ቦ S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 and 2 INPUTS 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO ...-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster/G-LINK This jack provides IR output to the TV's PR input. 4. Do not connect composite VIDEO ...
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...Set-Top-Box will be abnormal, when using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the television. 2. In this feature. • Your component outputs may be used for recording only when the input is recommended to obtain optimum ... • Your component outputs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. Connecting the television directly to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 3 & 4) connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set...
...Set-Top-Box will be abnormal, when using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it to the left audio jack on the television. 2. In this feature. • Your component outputs may be used for recording only when the input is recommended to obtain optimum ... • Your component outputs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. Connecting the television directly to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 3 & 4) connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set...
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... (see page 29). 2. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from your TV On-Screen Display.
... (see page 29). 2. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from your TV On-Screen Display.
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... or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to view the program from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. It does not output component video. 1. Connect an optical cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to pages 88 and...
... or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to view the program from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. It does not output component video. 1. Connect an optical cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to pages 88 and...
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...used to highlight the SET AV NET features then press the SELECT button. 8. Connect your external Audio/Video components to control your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). This feature helps to the Rear Panel shown below. 2. Therefore, you ... Box, DVD, etc.). The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Double-sided mounting tape may be chosen for the AV Network to control. / G-LINK ...
...used to highlight the SET AV NET features then press the SELECT button. 8. Connect your external Audio/Video components to control your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). This feature helps to the Rear Panel shown below. 2. Therefore, you ... Box, DVD, etc.). The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Double-sided mounting tape may be chosen for the AV Network to control. / G-LINK ...
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... external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is not necessary for D-VHS recording devices. 2. Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER/G-LINK output of the external components you can... the Rear Panel shown below. 2. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you want to work with a G-LINK feature. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has IR BLASTER/G-LINK jacks. Please see the following example of the external components infrared sensor for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system...
... external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is not necessary for D-VHS recording devices. 2. Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER/G-LINK output of the external components you can... the Rear Panel shown below. 2. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you want to work with a G-LINK feature. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has IR BLASTER/G-LINK jacks. Please see the following example of the external components infrared sensor for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system...
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...mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will appear to confirm the remote control mode. 2. The buttons will now control your television. The DVD mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will light for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional ..., the illumination will blink 3 times to Automatic) 1. 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). To...
...mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will appear to confirm the remote control mode. 2. The buttons will now control your television. The DVD mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will light for instructions on how to program the remote to control additional ..., the illumination will blink 3 times to Automatic) 1. 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). To...
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... the picture format aspect ratio. Set Channel List. Engage Lock Choose to ON or OFF. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Timers Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Clock Settings. Set Day/Night...in the rear panel of the Audio OSD are only available for Digital channels. 2. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Select between stations. The Signal Meter feature of movies and...
... the picture format aspect ratio. Set Channel List. Engage Lock Choose to ON or OFF. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Timers Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Clock Settings. Set Day/Night...in the rear panel of the Audio OSD are only available for Digital channels. 2. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. intervals, 00:30-3:00). Select between stations. The Signal Meter feature of movies and...
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...Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be reconciled. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to OFF if the TV experiences picture ...detail in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. OR Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on it will not be useful for television viewing, the disparity between 3 Contrast Mode settings. Vertical position can be changed with 480i/480p signal. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function ...
...Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be reconciled. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to OFF if the TV experiences picture ...detail in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes. OR Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on it will not be useful for television viewing, the disparity between 3 Contrast Mode settings. Vertical position can be changed with 480i/480p signal. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function ...
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... SRS technology delivers and exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television. The ear can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of each instrument or sound effect is presented with a subwoofer, ... to the listener's ear a more clearly audible. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can be selected and adjusted in your HITACHI Television. SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Balance This function will also create an incredible crisp sound experience...
... SRS technology delivers and exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television. The ear can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of each instrument or sound effect is presented with a subwoofer, ... to the listener's ear a more clearly audible. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can be selected and adjusted in your HITACHI Television. SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Balance This function will also create an incredible crisp sound experience...
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... Compression - Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. On-Screen Display 48 Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to 4 language options (if available). The TV's speakers will provide Audio two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital...
... Compression - Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to use only speakers from a separate stereo system. On-Screen Display 48 Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to 4 language options (if available). The TV's speakers will provide Audio two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital...