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... provides guidelines for (including amplifiers) that a safety problem should not be of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in your HITACHI plasma television. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the quality, performance, and ease of service of your product model. NO USER ... reputation has been built on this apparatus near any heat sources such as close to the proper operation of HITACHI plasma televisions. Clean only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 17. Do not block any way, such as ...
... provides guidelines for (including amplifiers) that a safety problem should not be of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in your HITACHI plasma television. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the quality, performance, and ease of service of your product model. NO USER ... reputation has been built on this apparatus near any heat sources such as close to the proper operation of HITACHI plasma televisions. Clean only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 17. Do not block any way, such as ...
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...visit our website for optional accessories for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. Ceiling mounting is designed for the 55" models. Use with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture resulting in instability causing possible... batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 1 Ferrite Core (see page 13) First time use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This plasma television product is not recommended....
...visit our website for optional accessories for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. Ceiling mounting is designed for the 55" models. Use with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture resulting in instability causing possible... batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 1 Ferrite Core (see page 13) First time use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This plasma television product is not recommended....
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... place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for model 55HDS52 are located in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 30 cm (12 inches) (a) Power Swivel NOT USED (b) Power Swivel USED 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) NOTES: 1. If you are not included (Optional). 42" 55" 5 C D NOTE: The Table Top Stand and...
... place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for model 55HDS52 are located in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 30 cm (12 inches) (a) Power Swivel NOT USED (b) Power Swivel USED 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) NOTES: 1. If you are not included (Optional). 42" 55" 5 C D NOTE: The Table Top Stand and...
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... connections between components can be made with an HDMI output connection to the IR output of the Plasma Television. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier ...audio/video products. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the rear panel of your cable box and VCR. HDMI Cable This cable is used on...from most stores that have phono connectors. USB Cable This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. First time use ...
... connections between components can be made with an HDMI output connection to the IR output of the Plasma Television. S-Video (Super Video) Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier ...audio/video products. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the rear panel of your cable box and VCR. HDMI Cable This cable is used on...from most stores that have phono connectors. USB Cable This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. First time use ...
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...OFF or the TV is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 24-26). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to view your preference without using the remote. Press again to adjust the sound level. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is for stand-by remote ...Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel ...
...OFF or the TV is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 24-26). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to view your preference without using the remote. Press again to adjust the sound level. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is for stand-by remote ...Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel ...
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...turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor. 10 Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Indicating Lamp Power Status Off Off Lights Red Lights Green Lights Orange Off (Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by ) On Off (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is..., etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. The Plasma TV is ON. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is ON. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the remote control to instantly view your equipment's remote control at this...
...turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor. 10 Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Indicating Lamp Power Status Off Off Lights Red Lights Green Lights Orange Off (Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by ) On Off (Power Saving) Operating When the main power switch is..., etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your favorite show or new recording. The Plasma TV is ON. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is ON. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the remote control to instantly view your equipment's remote control at this...
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.... Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the slot (Top of the Rear Panel Jacks. 2. HITACHI will appear if a channel is required for viewing. CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is... installed ቮ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand. First time use Rear Panel Connections ቫ Subwoofer Out Connect this information to your ...to start cable service for additional CableCARD information. Call your TV. If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the TV will be facing towards you if a software upgrade is ...
.... Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the slot (Top of the Rear Panel Jacks. 2. HITACHI will appear if a channel is required for viewing. CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is... installed ቮ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand. First time use Rear Panel Connections ቫ Subwoofer Out Connect this information to your ...to start cable service for additional CableCARD information. Call your TV. If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the TV will be facing towards you if a software upgrade is ...
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..., etc. Set AV NET Wizard Feature to factory settings. Control the motorized Table Top Stand Locked Power Swivel disabled. Power Swivel feature is only available when Table Top Stand is only available for Digital channels. Use this to High for less intense color with more...channel, video input, and/or front panel. Adjust tint. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Engage Lock Choose to upgrade TV software. Set viewing reservation for more reddish color. Select between 3 Contrast Mode settings. Adjust Loudness. The Signal Meter feature of the ...
..., etc. Set AV NET Wizard Feature to factory settings. Control the motorized Table Top Stand Locked Power Swivel disabled. Power Swivel feature is only available when Table Top Stand is only available for Digital channels. Use this to High for less intense color with more...channel, video input, and/or front panel. Adjust tint. Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Engage Lock Choose to upgrade TV software. Set viewing reservation for more reddish color. Select between 3 Contrast Mode settings. Adjust Loudness. The Signal Meter feature of the ...
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...NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Set Stand-by the Plasma TV Volume Up/Down. When an external device like a monitor or Hi-Fi audio system is selected, VARIABLE AUDIO OUT will select the source of the Monitor Output. When TV TUNER OUT is connected to the audio and ... Cable or Air. 1. YES YES YES Input 2 HDMI_2 - - - YES Video_3 - Monitor: Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the TV. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to select the function. 3. MONITOR: Available Monitor Out Signals Input Mode Monitor Out...
...NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Set Stand-by the Plasma TV Volume Up/Down. When an external device like a monitor or Hi-Fi audio system is selected, VARIABLE AUDIO OUT will select the source of the Monitor Output. When TV TUNER OUT is connected to the audio and ... Cable or Air. 1. YES YES YES Input 2 HDMI_2 - - - YES Video_3 - Monitor: Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the TV. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to select the function. 3. MONITOR: Available Monitor Out Signals Input Mode Monitor Out...
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...Software Upgrade Upgrade Now Please Insert MMC card before upgrading. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will cancel the upgrade. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Set... Stand-by using a flash card (MMC CARD). YES YES YES ANT ANT ANT Input 1 HDMI_1 Y-PbPr YES YES YES YES S-Video_1 ANT ANT ANT ANT ...
...Software Upgrade Upgrade Now Please Insert MMC card before upgrading. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will cancel the upgrade. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Upgrades Set... Stand-by using a flash card (MMC CARD). YES YES YES ANT ANT ANT Input 1 HDMI_1 Y-PbPr YES YES YES YES S-Video_1 ANT ANT ANT ANT ...
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...Locks Timers available when the Table Top Stand is clear of any fingers, hands or any other body parts to quickly present a picture. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ to to rotate the TV to have the TV tune channels quickly at 1st turn the plasma display left and right). Before using ... disabled. Setup or Power Swivel 1. or 3. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ to to rotate the TV to save electricity Off On Move SEL Select Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand. The Power Swivel has a maximum turning radius of electricity is used to turn on. Power Swivel Select...
...Locks Timers available when the Table Top Stand is clear of any fingers, hands or any other body parts to quickly present a picture. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ to to rotate the TV to have the TV tune channels quickly at 1st turn the plasma display left and right). Before using ... disabled. Setup or Power Swivel 1. or 3. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ to to rotate the TV to save electricity Off On Move SEL Select Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand. The Power Swivel has a maximum turning radius of electricity is used to turn on. Power Swivel Select...
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... TruBass • 40W • Soft Mute (50%) Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries • 6' AC Cable • Table Top Stand (42" models only) • IR Mouse Cable (2) • Cleaning Cloth • Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) • Ferrite Core Optional...and Source. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for your digital camera) • Technology Video: • 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution (42") 1366 x 768 Display Resolution (55") • ALiS (Alternate Lighting of the Plasma Monitor • Antenna input ...
... TruBass • 40W • Soft Mute (50%) Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries • 6' AC Cable • Table Top Stand (42" models only) • IR Mouse Cable (2) • Cleaning Cloth • Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) • Ferrite Core Optional...and Source. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for your digital camera) • Technology Video: • 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution (42") 1366 x 768 Display Resolution (55") • ALiS (Alternate Lighting of the Plasma Monitor • Antenna input ...
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Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 98/44.5 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.5 77 Useful Information
Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 98/44.5 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.5 77 Useful Information
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... the On-Screen Display. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out CableCARD Information Upgrades Set Stand-By Mode Move SEL Select 4. To view the CableCARD ID and Host ID, use only. 81 Visually inspect the CableCARD to access the Main ...Menu screen. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to ensure all screen messages that the CableCARD is installed, check the TV's card slot and CableCARD pins for Service use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight SETUP in the Main Menu and press the SELECT button. 3....
... the On-Screen Display. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out CableCARD Information Upgrades Set Stand-By Mode Move SEL Select 4. To view the CableCARD ID and Host ID, use only. 81 Visually inspect the CableCARD to access the Main ...Menu screen. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to ensure all screen messages that the CableCARD is installed, check the TV's card slot and CableCARD pins for Service use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to highlight SETUP in the Main Menu and press the SELECT button. 3....