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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDX62, 42HDX62A and 55HDX62 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-23 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...24-43 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...44-93 USEFUL INFORMATION...94-101 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 102 APPENDIXES ...103 INDEX ...104 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 42HDX62, 42HDX62A and 55HDX62 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-23 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...24-43 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...44-93 USEFUL INFORMATION...94-101 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 102 APPENDIXES ...103 INDEX ...104 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. Updated 04.25.06
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... back cover off. 2. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi 42HDX62 and 42HDX62A. CAUTION: 1. Mounting the panel on tab to remove back cover. Use with other apparatus is capable of stand. ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3851WL (Part No. models: For optional accessories, ...please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. HL01864). » Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). ¿ Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries (P#...
... back cover off. 2. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with Hitachi 42HDX62 and 42HDX62A. CAUTION: 1. Mounting the panel on tab to remove back cover. Use with other apparatus is capable of stand. ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3851WL (Part No. models: For optional accessories, ...please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. HL01864). » Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). ¿ Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries (P#...
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... 24-43 for TV mode.) LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Press to use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to operate different types of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in DVD, PVR/VCR, or AMP/CD mode. MENU BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB..., PVR/VCR) Accesses the OSD menu system. CD precode is designed to controlling all features and programming of the TV....
... 24-43 for TV mode.) LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Press to use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to operate different types of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in DVD, PVR/VCR, or AMP/CD mode. MENU BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB..., PVR/VCR) Accesses the OSD menu system. CD precode is designed to controlling all features and programming of the TV....
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...29). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by remote control. This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and 9 right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. ... to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use CURSOR PHOTO INPUT IEEE1394 DV INPUT POWER ቢ CH+ CH- ቦ VOL + VOL - ቧ INPUT/EXIT MENU/...
...29). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by remote control. This button also serves as the cursor left (̇) and 9 right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. ... to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use CURSOR PHOTO INPUT IEEE1394 DV INPUT POWER ቢ CH+ CH- ቦ VOL + VOL - ቧ INPUT/EXIT MENU/...
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...(for INPUT: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to select INPUT 5. When the main power switch on the remote control to instantly view your digital video (DV) camcorder. Press the INPUTS button then use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor... the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to make sure the Display Monitor is ON. The Plasma TV is no sync. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. ቭ IEEE1394 (DV Input) This input...
...(for INPUT: 5) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to select INPUT 5. When the main power switch on the remote control to instantly view your digital video (DV) camcorder. Press the INPUTS button then use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor... the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to make sure the Display Monitor is ON. The Plasma TV is no sync. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. ቭ IEEE1394 (DV Input) This input...
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... not intended for use only. 11 Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that is of the remote control, you to your audio device that pristine highdefinition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. You may be used for...output to this connection, your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Your component outputs may use ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you can be labeled Y-CBCR. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can select each video ቫ source. The GLINK connection will ...
... not intended for use only. 11 Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that is of the remote control, you to your audio device that pristine highdefinition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. You may be used for...output to this connection, your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). Your component outputs may use ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you can be labeled Y-CBCR. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can select each video ቫ source. The GLINK connection will ...
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...: 123-456-789-1 Unit Address: 123-456-789-1 Press EXIT to highlight CableCARD Info and press the SELECT button. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to the TV's channel memory. First time use Rear Panel Connections Appendix E After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, a CableCARD Information menu appears in the...
...: 123-456-789-1 Unit Address: 123-456-789-1 Press EXIT to highlight CableCARD Info and press the SELECT button. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to the TV's channel memory. First time use Rear Panel Connections Appendix E After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, a CableCARD Information menu appears in the...
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...interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. First time use Connecting ...INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 30). 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 30). / G-LINK IEEE1394 DV INPUT 20 IEEE1394 Cabl e LINE OUT R (MONO)/L...
...interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. First time use Connecting ...INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 30). 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 30). / G-LINK IEEE1394 DV INPUT 20 IEEE1394 Cabl e LINE OUT R (MONO)/L...
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... example of the external components you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your HITACHI remote control to highlight SETUP. 6. Place the IR Mouse in front of the infrared...SETUP WIZARD Press the MENU button. 5. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel scroll down to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. The correct codes must be chosen for each of the external...
... example of the external components you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your HITACHI remote control to highlight SETUP. 6. Place the IR Mouse in front of the infrared...SETUP WIZARD Press the MENU button. 5. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel scroll down to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. The correct codes must be chosen for each of the external...
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...Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. G-LINK connections are available on pages 52-56. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to work with a G-LINK feature. Connect your external Audio/Video components to highlight TV GUIDE ... 1. To access the TV Guide On-ScreenTM system, press the MENU button. 5. This connection is not necessary for the AV Network to control your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you can ...
...Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. G-LINK connections are available on pages 52-56. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to work with a G-LINK feature. Connect your external Audio/Video components to highlight TV GUIDE ... 1. To access the TV Guide On-ScreenTM system, press the MENU button. 5. This connection is not necessary for the AV Network to control your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you can ...
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... cable box). After releasing the LIGHT button, the TV mode indicator will appear to confirm the mode switch. 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 operate additional...
... cable box). After releasing the LIGHT button, the TV mode indicator will appear to confirm the mode switch. 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 operate additional...
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... freeze modes (see page 40). ቪ ቭ ቦ PAUSE button ቮ Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. 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... page 24 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (̇ or ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold...
... freeze modes (see page 40). ቪ ቭ ቦ PAUSE button ቮ Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture. 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... page 24 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (̇ or ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold...
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... button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Phosphors in 16:9 aspect. Depending on page 103. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to Zoom-in once while in the lighted area of the picture will ...automatically be set for only 15% of your total viewing time to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. 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: On) ...
... button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Phosphors in 16:9 aspect. Depending on page 103. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to Zoom-in once while in the lighted area of the picture will ...automatically be set for only 15% of your total viewing time to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. 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: On) ...
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...will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ INFO button Press this button to choose the IEEE1394 Input (see page 57). The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to choose Air. NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, ... the Photo Input in the side panel of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB) while in (CBL)(SAT/STB) mode. ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is locked. 27 Press this button to choose INPUT 3. INPUT 1 Select to choose INPUT 4. INPUT 4 Select to choose INPUT 1. INPUT 5 Select to ...
...will start the On-Screen Display. ቫ INFO button Press this button to choose the IEEE1394 Input (see page 57). The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to choose Air. NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings, ... the Photo Input in the side panel of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB) while in (CBL)(SAT/STB) mode. ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is locked. 27 Press this button to choose INPUT 3. INPUT 1 Select to choose INPUT 4. INPUT 4 Select to choose INPUT 1. INPUT 5 Select to ...
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... on the screen for viewing digital still pictures from picture to picture. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Certain types of digital Photos that can be displayed is 999. 3. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Press the SELECT button to...
... on the screen for viewing digital still pictures from picture to picture. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Certain types of digital Photos that can be displayed is 999. 3. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Press the SELECT button to...
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... the INFO button to highlight a device, then press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ 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 ̇). ̇ ̈...
... the INFO button to highlight a device, then press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ 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 ̇). ̇ ̈...
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... Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Move SEL Sel. Four (4) IEEE1394 devices can be automatically recognized if properly connected. 2. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is not connected INPUTS Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. The digital device will prevent recording... devices with other manufacturers devices should be listed on the CURSOR PAD to enable the selected operation. 7. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 Use this TV. Use CURSOR PAD cursors to select connected device (example D-VHS1). 3. Press down on the menu...
... Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Move SEL Sel. Four (4) IEEE1394 devices can be automatically recognized if properly connected. 2. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is not connected INPUTS Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. The digital device will prevent recording... devices with other manufacturers devices should be listed on the CURSOR PAD to enable the selected operation. 7. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 Use this TV. Use CURSOR PAD cursors to select connected device (example D-VHS1). 3. Press down on the menu...
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... Channel (CH) wheel until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. You can add any channel to your regular tuned channels. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will default to 30 when the TV is set when the TV is GREEN.... 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) is ...
... Channel (CH) wheel until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. You can add any channel to your regular tuned channels. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will default to 30 when the TV is set when the TV is GREEN.... 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) is ...
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...: When using a CableCARD. The Picture-in-Picture feature is viewed in the sub picture. AIR will not be viewed in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to watch a TV program while viewing other programs... the four different modes. ባ POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of the video inputs. The Remote Control Picture-in the sub picture. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button on the channel list. 32 And when the Analog...
...: When using a CableCARD. The Picture-in-Picture feature is viewed in the sub picture. AIR will not be viewed in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to watch a TV program while viewing other programs... the four different modes. ባ POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of the video inputs. The Remote Control Picture-in the sub picture. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button on the channel list. 32 And when the Analog...
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Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - Yes - - 480p/480i/ Analog Tuner Video/S-Video 16:9 4:3 -- Yes ... -- -- - Yes Yes - -- - -- Main Picture Sub Picture Picture-in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures or Thumbnails. Yes - -- -- -- Digital Tuner 16:9 4:3 -- -- Yes Yes Yes - -- - -- The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Press the SELECT button to restart channel scan or press...
Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - Yes - - 480p/480i/ Analog Tuner Video/S-Video 16:9 4:3 -- Yes ... -- -- - Yes Yes - -- - -- Main Picture Sub Picture Picture-in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures or Thumbnails. Yes - -- -- -- Digital Tuner 16:9 4:3 -- -- Yes Yes Yes - -- - -- The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Press the SELECT button to restart channel scan or press...