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updated 04.25.06 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. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
updated 04.25.06 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. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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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 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. REMOTE CONTROL ... in instability causing possible injury. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This stand for the remote control. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with other apparatus is not recommended. Accessories Check to make sure you...
... 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 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. REMOTE CONTROL ... in instability causing possible injury. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This stand for the remote control. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with other apparatus is not recommended. Accessories Check to make sure you...
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..., PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Changes the mode of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is used when the remote is included in -Picture mode. LEGEND TV- VCR precode is in the PVR mode. 3. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Exits out of the Remote Control. CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and...
..., PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Changes the mode of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is used when the remote is included in -Picture mode. LEGEND TV- VCR precode is in the PVR mode. 3. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Exits out of the Remote Control. CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and...
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... this button to ON condition (lights red) for the complete system, and must be at stand-by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor...cables. NOTE: The Rear View of the TV screen. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the 55" model is for stand-by mode. It...ON/OFF manually. Press again to the claw. The Main Power button is set TV features to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and ...
... this button to ON condition (lights red) for the complete system, and must be at stand-by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Display Monitor...cables. NOTE: The Rear View of the TV screen. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the 55" model is for stand-by mode. It...ON/OFF manually. Press again to the claw. The Main Power button is set TV features to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and ...
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...Lights Green Lights Orange Off (Stand-by) On Off (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is set to instantly view your equipment's remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. Press the ...INPUTS button then use . 2. NOTES: 1. Check the Power Light to select INPUT 5. First time use Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor. 10 Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate.
...Lights Green Lights Orange Off (Stand-by) On Off (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is set to instantly view your equipment's remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. Press the ...INPUTS button then use . 2. NOTES: 1. Check the Power Light to select INPUT 5. First time use Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor. 10 Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate.
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... your external components can select each video source. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. Use the audio and video inputs to your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way to your television ...highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. 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,...
... your external components can select each video source. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. Use the audio and video inputs to your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is the next-generation all the way to your television ...highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. 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,...
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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 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.
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... external Audio/Video components to the IR BLASTER output of an AV Network setup between your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. You can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. Place the IR mouse in front of the infrared sensor of the external components infrared sensor for each of ...
... external Audio/Video components to the IR BLASTER output of an AV Network setup between your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. You can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. Place the IR mouse in front of the infrared sensor of the external components infrared sensor for each of ...
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... (CBL) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. 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...
... (CBL) by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. 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...
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...button Press the PAUSE button to freeze 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 ብ 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 (ENT...
...button Press the PAUSE button to freeze 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 ብ 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 (ENT...
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Note: Use this mode for the other ANT input. Note: ... (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. 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...
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Note: Use this mode for the other ANT input. Note: ... (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. 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...
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... will also cycle through the Inputs ANALOG/DIGITAL CHANNELS Program Information Event Timer INFO Day/Night Mode No Info --:-- The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to choose INPUT 3. Press the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and press... (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV. PHOTO INPUT Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to select the inputs that are being received, the picture source, if...
... will also cycle through the Inputs ANALOG/DIGITAL CHANNELS Program Information Event Timer INFO Day/Night Mode No Info --:-- The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to choose INPUT 3. Press the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and press... (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV. PHOTO INPUT Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to select the inputs that are being received, the picture source, if...
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...previous photo. 3. Date Resolution File Name No. 02/08 06/13/05 2048x1536 DSC00467 Rotate Slideshow Device NOTES: 1. The maximum number of the TV. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is selected. Press the INFO ... left on some digital cameras. Press the SELECT button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. The screen may not work with low battery power...
...previous photo. 3. Date Resolution File Name No. 02/08 06/13/05 2048x1536 DSC00467 Rotate Slideshow Device NOTES: 1. The maximum number of the TV. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is selected. Press the INFO ... left on some digital cameras. Press the SELECT button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. The screen may not work with low battery power...
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... B ̈ NOTES: 1. Photo file names modified on a computer should conform with the slideshow. JPEG format should be displayed on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Press the SELECT button to stop on a sub directory name with a "dcim... 4th to 8th: letters. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to 3072 x 2304; 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 ̇)....
... B ̈ NOTES: 1. Photo file names modified on a computer should conform with the slideshow. JPEG format should be displayed on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Press the SELECT button to stop on a sub directory name with a "dcim... 4th to 8th: letters. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to 3072 x 2304; 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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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 displayed and ... also delete a channel from WHITE to answer the telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down (̄). 27 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 . First time use the CHANNEL...
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 displayed and ... also delete a channel from WHITE to answer the telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down (̄). 27 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 . First time use the CHANNEL...
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...with a 1080i signal. Please refer to move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. PIP MODE Picture-in-Picture is not available with a 1080i signal. 2. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use connection at the...subpicture while viewing another program as main picture (CABLE, AIR). To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. And when the Analog channel input is convenient when you to cycle through the four different modes. ባ POP MODE PICTURE...
...with a 1080i signal. Please refer to move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. PIP MODE Picture-in-Picture is not available with a 1080i signal. 2. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use connection at the...subpicture while viewing another program as main picture (CABLE, AIR). To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. And when the Analog channel input is convenient when you to cycle through the four different modes. ባ POP MODE PICTURE...
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... 1080i/720p 16:9 480p/480i 16:9 ANT Analog 4:3 S-Video/Video - - Yes - -- -- -- Yes Yes -- -- - Yes1 Yes1 - Yes Yes - -- - -- The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i signal. Press the SELECT button... to navigate the Thumbnails. Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. Digital Tuner 16:9 4:3 -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - ...
... 1080i/720p 16:9 480p/480i 16:9 ANT Analog 4:3 S-Video/Video - - Yes - -- -- -- Yes Yes -- -- - Yes1 Yes1 - Yes Yes - -- - -- The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i signal. Press the SELECT button... to navigate the Thumbnails. Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. Digital Tuner 16:9 4:3 -- -- Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - ...
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... 3 sub-pictures will freeze). Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. The default FREEZE mode is convenient when trying to normal viewing. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). This feature is useful for...
... 3 sub-pictures will freeze). Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. The default FREEZE mode is convenient when trying to normal viewing. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). This feature is useful for...
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...to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit preset ቢ code. 6. ...BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. Aim the remote at the front of cable boxes. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. 31 The remote control will turn off your cable box. ባ 3. Release the ENT ...
...to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four digit preset ቢ code. 6. ...BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. Aim the remote at the front of cable boxes. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operating the TV. 31 The remote control will turn off your cable box. ባ 3. Release the ENT ...
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...chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to ቢ the corresponding ...selection. 4. If the set -top-box/satellite receiver and press the POWER button. NOTE: 1. The Remote Control The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver ...
...chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to ቢ the corresponding ...selection. 4. If the set -top-box/satellite receiver and press the POWER button. NOTE: 1. The Remote Control The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver ...