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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. updated 04.25.06
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. updated 04.25.06
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...plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle 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..., please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is capable of stand. ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3852WL (Part No. Mounting the ... 4 BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. For U.S. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the 55" models. CAUTION: ...
...plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle 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..., please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is capable of stand. ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-3852WL (Part No. Mounting the ... 4 BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. For U.S. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the 55" models. CAUTION: ...
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...systems. The Select button is used for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to show and change the Picture-in-Picture mode. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on the wheel ...be used to change backlight mode. Also used to adjust the audio level of the Universal Remote Control to control the chosen device. GUIDE BUTTON (STB, CBL, PVR) Accesses the program guide of the TV. CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down on and off....
...systems. The Select button is used for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to show and change the Picture-in-Picture mode. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on the wheel ...be used to change backlight mode. Also used to adjust the audio level of the Universal Remote Control to control the chosen device. GUIDE BUTTON (STB, CBL, PVR) Accesses the program guide of the TV. CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down on and off....
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...the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the 55" model is for stand-by mode. NOTE: The Rear View of the TV screen. Press again to access the INPUT menu. Hook the ...can also be turned ON/OFF manually. It is unplugged, the clock will be at stand-by remote control. Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use CURSOR PHOTO INPUT POWER ቢ CH+ CH- ቦ VOL +... the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Thread the square hole with the band. The...
...the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the 55" model is for stand-by mode. NOTE: The Rear View of the TV screen. Press again to access the INPUT menu. Hook the ...can also be turned ON/OFF manually. It is unplugged, the clock will be at stand-by remote control. Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use CURSOR PHOTO INPUT POWER ቢ CH+ CH- ቦ VOL +... the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Thread the square hole with the band. The...
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...; LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is turned off or in use. 2. The Plasma TV is set to instantly view your equipment's remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቫ SIDE...
...; LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is turned off or in use. 2. The Plasma TV is set to instantly view your equipment's remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ቫ SIDE...
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... component video input. With this capability, such as 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are used for your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. trademarks of the remote control, you can select each video source. Component signal to INPUT 3 and 4, and HDMI inputs will be ... Use the S-VIDEO Output for consumer electronics. Rear Panel Connections First time use ቢ Antenna Input ቢ ባቨቩ ቧ The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLE and AIR. ቤ ቦ ባ Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, ...
... component video input. With this capability, such as 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are used for your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. trademarks of the remote control, you can select each video source. Component signal to INPUT 3 and 4, and HDMI inputs will be ... Use the S-VIDEO Output for consumer electronics. Rear Panel Connections First time use ቢ Antenna Input ቢ ባቨቩ ቧ The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLE and AIR. ቤ ቦ ባ Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, ...
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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 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. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER 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 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. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER 14
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... Start Up Move SEL Return NOTE: 1. Double-sided mounting tape may be used to control. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your HITACHI remote control to control your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Each IR Mouse cable can...is equipped with up to four components. Please see the following example of the Audio/Video components for the AV Network to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Infrared Sensor IR Mouse V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L DVD Player ...
... Start Up Move SEL Return NOTE: 1. Double-sided mounting tape may be used to control. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use your HITACHI remote control to control your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Each IR Mouse cable can...is equipped with up to four components. Please see the following example of the Audio/Video components for the AV Network to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Infrared Sensor IR Mouse V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L DVD Player ...
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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 the Source Access on the remote. To operate additional audio equipment, point the remote at the remote sensor of the component you wish to control your DVD player). 21 AUTOMATIC MODE (Default mode) In Automatic mode...
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 the Source Access on the remote. To operate additional audio equipment, point the remote at the remote sensor of the component you wish to control your DVD player). 21 AUTOMATIC MODE (Default mode) In Automatic mode...
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...the picture. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button ቢ 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 &#...4709; 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 (...
...the picture. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button ቢ 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 &#...4709; 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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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) • Component-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter ..., the picture format ratio allows you choose 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see Appendix A on page 80. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Note: Please see also page 42). 23 However, all five video inputs have independent...
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) • Component-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter ..., the picture format ratio allows you choose 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see Appendix A on page 80. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Note: Please see also page 42). 23 However, all five video inputs have independent...
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...to select. ቯ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. menu items. Then press the SELECT button to choose Air. CABLE Select to choose INPUT 5. Select Day for day time viewing with more ...using the CURSOR PAD, except for settings changes). INPUT 5 Select to choose Cable. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button is only applicable when the remote control is connected to INPUT 1 YPBPR:1 480i 11:00PM INFO Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air...
...to select. ቯ GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. menu items. Then press the SELECT button to choose Air. CABLE Select to choose INPUT 5. Select Day for day time viewing with more ...using the CURSOR PAD, except for settings changes). INPUT 5 Select to choose Cable. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button is only applicable when the remote control is connected to INPUT 1 YPBPR:1 480i 11:00PM INFO Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air...
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...large capacity memory is 999. 3. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left side panel of the TV. 1. Press INFO button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. Digital cameras with low battery power may show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail ... on some digital cameras. Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. 2. Please Enter Picture Number -- 6. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is selected. Press the INPUTS button to view Photo information. 7.
...large capacity memory is 999. 3. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left side panel of the TV. 1. Press INFO button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. Digital cameras with low battery power may show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail ... on some digital cameras. Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. 2. Please Enter Picture Number -- 6. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is selected. Press the INPUTS button to view Photo information. 7.
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...DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. The sub directory then should be displayed on a main directory with the slideshow. This TV set . 26 Rotate Slideshow Device Start Interval 30sec Rotate Slideshow Device ̇ Drive B ̈ NOTES: 1. Supported image types are up... meet DCF Standard. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a chosen picture of the digital photos. 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 &#...
...DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. The sub directory then should be displayed on a main directory with the slideshow. This TV set . 26 Rotate Slideshow Device Start Interval 30sec Rotate Slideshow Device ̇ Drive B ̈ NOTES: 1. Supported image types are up... meet DCF Standard. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a chosen picture of the digital photos. 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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... code, etc. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one more time or VOL Up (̆). 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 . However, if ...automatically when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is set when the TV is GREEN. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you are used to AUTO (see page 68). To reduce the sound to one half of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons...
... code, etc. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one more time or VOL Up (̆). 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 . However, if ...automatically when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is set when the TV is GREEN. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you are used to AUTO (see page 68). To reduce the sound to one half of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons...
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... is not available with a 1080i signal. 2. When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any mode, one program at the same time. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to...
... is not available with a 1080i signal. 2. When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any mode, one program at the same time. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to...
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... ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to navigate the Thumbnails. Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - Yes Yes -- -- - Yes Yes Yes - -- - -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i/ 720p...
... ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to navigate the Thumbnails. Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - Yes Yes -- -- - Yes Yes Yes - -- - -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i/ 720p...
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... is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and then the STROBE freeze. This feature is useful for freezing a picture frame with addresses. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you are currently viewing (only the 3 sub-pictures will freeze). SPLIT FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to...
... is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and then the STROBE freeze. This feature is useful for freezing a picture frame with addresses. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you are currently viewing (only the 3 sub-pictures will freeze). SPLIT FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to...
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... the cable box and press the POWER button. Aim the remote at the front of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the ... box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. Turn ON your cable box. ባ 3. The indicator light will now control your cable box operating guide. 3. When this occurs, the remote control is ባ ቢ programmed for operating the TV. 31 The remote will flash 3 times if the ቢ code...
... the cable box and press the POWER button. Aim the remote at the front of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the ... box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. Turn ON your cable box. ባ 3. The indicator light will now control your cable box operating guide. 3. When this occurs, the remote control is ባ ቢ programmed for operating the TV. 31 The remote will flash 3 times if the ቢ code...
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...-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons 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. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your set -top-box/satellite systems...
...-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons 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. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your set -top-box/satellite systems...
