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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 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.
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...exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your HITACHI plasma television. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or cable ground shall be of important operating and maintenance (... to qualified service personnel. Unplug this apparatus near any heat sources such as recommended by the manufacturer. 12. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for (including amplifiers) that a safety problem should not be discovered in product damage and/or personal injury...
...exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your HITACHI plasma television. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or cable ground shall be of important operating and maintenance (... to qualified service personnel. Unplug this apparatus near any heat sources such as recommended by the manufacturer. 12. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for (including amplifiers) that a safety problem should not be discovered in product damage and/or personal injury...
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... information, contact your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Note This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in Canada). authorized by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Warning • To reduce the risk of this ...such as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the plasma television. For more information call your TV screen. Prevention of a set-top box. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are indicated ...
... information, contact your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Note This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in Canada). authorized by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Warning • To reduce the risk of this ...such as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the plasma television. For more information call your TV screen. Prevention of a set-top box. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that are indicated ...
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...models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the remote control. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the 55" models. Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. ³ Remote Control ·... batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in leakage. 4 models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This plasma television product is not recommended. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. CAUTION: Do not ...
...models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the remote control. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the 55" models. Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. ³ Remote Control ·... batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in leakage. 4 models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This plasma television product is not recommended. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. CAUTION: Do not ...
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...Plasma Television. If the Power Swivel feature will not fall directly on both sides of the Television for stability. Caution when moving the Television, lift the handles (42" models), support the top frame (55...To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent...TV antenna is recommended for model 55HDS52 are required to transport it is connected to a cable TV system or to the clamping screw holes on the path of the Plasma Display stand as shown in fig. (a) or (b). Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television...
...Plasma Television. If the Power Swivel feature will not fall directly on both sides of the Television for stability. Caution when moving the Television, lift the handles (42" models), support the top frame (55...To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent...TV antenna is recommended for model 55HDS52 are required to transport it is connected to a cable TV system or to the clamping screw holes on the path of the Plasma Display stand as shown in fig. (a) or (b). Wire ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television...
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...cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance ... BEST HORIZONTAL ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 4" Minimum L 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may cause interference. Differences in a different section of ...
...cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance ... BEST HORIZONTAL ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL 4" Minimum L 5' 10' 15' 20' VIEWING ANGLE 80 S VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may cause interference. Differences in a different section of ...
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... box and VCR. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. Optical Cable This cable ...Ohm Twin Lead Cable This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse in place of the Plasma Television. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on all standard video and audio cables which ...audio cables that sell audio/video products. Cables can be made with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel...
... box and VCR. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the rear jack panel and front control panel. Optical Cable This cable ...Ohm Twin Lead Cable This outdoor antenna cable must place the IR mouse in place of the Plasma Television. Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug) Used on all standard video and audio cables which ...audio cables that sell audio/video products. Cables can be made with an HDMI output connection to the TV's HDMI input. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel...
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... menu items. INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on the screen, such as , DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. Push down to controlling all features and programming of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is... only available for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUT menu systems. The Select button is in -Picture mode. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP...
... menu items. INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR) Displays various information on the screen, such as , DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. Push down to controlling all features and programming of your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is... only available for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUT menu systems. The Select button is in -Picture mode. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP...
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... This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your ...the broadside bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ VOLUME level Press these buttons... MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF manually.
... This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your ...the broadside bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ VOLUME level Press these buttons... MAIN POWER button This power button is located on the TV screen. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF manually.
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... obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. Component signal to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may be labeled NOTE: 1. S-VIDEO output may be used for recording. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that is of SVIDEO type. ...the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an the external components with your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. Use...
... obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. Component signal to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may be labeled NOTE: 1. S-VIDEO output may be used for recording. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that is of SVIDEO type. ...the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an the external components with your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. Use...
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... input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be necessary to adjust TINT to use Tips on the television. 2. In this feature. • If...Audio /Video output of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your VCR operating guide for more normal picture. 15 Connecting the television directly to the operating guide of a Set-Top-Box will be distorted on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, or HDMI...
... input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be necessary to adjust TINT to use Tips on the television. 2. In this feature. • If...Audio /Video output of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your VCR operating guide for more normal picture. 15 Connecting the television directly to the operating guide of a Set-Top-Box will be distorted on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, or HDMI...
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... (S-VIDEO) jack, of the VCR or the laserdisc player to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to the VIDEO out jack on the right. The Volume of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 ... Optical input of the VCR or the laserdisc player to view the program from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of a separate Stereo System ...
... (S-VIDEO) jack, of the VCR or the laserdisc player to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the Rear Panel on the TV Rear Panel. Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to the VIDEO out jack on the right. The Volume of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 ... Optical input of the VCR or the laserdisc player to view the program from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of a separate Stereo System ...
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... the IR mouse in front of the external components you can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector 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 4. You can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. Once this is equipped...
... the IR mouse in front of the external components you can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector 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 4. You can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. Once this is equipped...
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...). 21 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 ...work when the LIGHT button is pressed (including the LIGHT button), the illumination will now control your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Television and select the TV by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. CHANGING LIGHTING MODES (Automatic to ...
...). 21 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 ...work when the LIGHT button is pressed (including the LIGHT button), the illumination will now control your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Television and select the TV by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. CHANGING LIGHTING MODES (Automatic to ...
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... Video Settings to prevent screen burn. Locks Change Access Code Change Lock access code. TV Ratings Block various types of the TV. 3. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. NOTE:... color, set to High for less intense color with more reddish color. Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. On-Screen Display Video Picture Mode Contrast...
... Video Settings to prevent screen burn. Locks Change Access Code Change Lock access code. TV Ratings Block various types of the TV. 3. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Set Day/Night picture mode settings. NOTE:... color, set to High for less intense color with more reddish color. Select the TV Quick Start Up options. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. On-Screen Display Video Picture Mode Contrast...
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...turn ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will be useful for television viewing, the disparity between 2 Contrast Mode settings. NOTE: 1. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on film at ...style is toward bottom of screen). 1. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. On-Screen Display Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with these modes. The additional menu items...
...turn ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will be useful for television viewing, the disparity between 2 Contrast Mode settings. NOTE: 1. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on film at ...style is toward bottom of screen). 1. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. On-Screen Display Video Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with these modes. The additional menu items...
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...technology is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs, Inc. under license from SRS Labs, Inc. If your HITACHI television. Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as though the sound was being produced live. BBE and ... the original performance. BBE brings to the listener's ear a more complete and accurate reproduction of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Manufactured under USP5510752 and 5736897. For systems with its attendant harmonics or partials more easily...Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI Television.
...technology is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs, Inc. under license from SRS Labs, Inc. If your HITACHI television. Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as though the sound was being produced live. BBE and ... the original performance. BBE brings to the listener's ear a more complete and accurate reproduction of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Manufactured under USP5510752 and 5736897. For systems with its attendant harmonics or partials more easily...Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your HITACHI Television.
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...language, weather report, etc. This is only effective when the TV is ON. The default setting is connected via the optical out... if the TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a PCM only decoder; Select this feature if the TV is connected...On Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 45 The TV's speakers will work as Center OFF Select this ... through the optical output jack (Digital Audio). ON TV as the center speaker. Auto Noise Cancel This function... viewing digital programs. Use the functions at right if your TV is noisy, this feature when setting up external speakers from ...
...language, weather report, etc. This is only effective when the TV is ON. The default setting is connected via the optical out... if the TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a PCM only decoder; Select this feature if the TV is connected...On Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 45 The TV's speakers will work as Center OFF Select this ... through the optical output jack (Digital Audio). ON TV as the center speaker. Auto Noise Cancel This function... viewing digital programs. Use the functions at right if your TV is noisy, this feature when setting up external speakers from ...
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...will be blocked out. Picture-in the LOCKS menu. 2. Press the SELECT button to keep the TV from being viewed for the chosen channel will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on motion picture ratings. Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is turned on, the picture ...and sound for a scheduled time period that you forget your ACCESS CODE NUMBER, use the factory code 7777 to the 0 Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian...
...will be blocked out. Picture-in the LOCKS menu. 2. Press the SELECT button to keep the TV from being viewed for the chosen channel will block out the picture and sound of television programming based on motion picture ratings. Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is turned on, the picture ...and sound for a scheduled time period that you forget your ACCESS CODE NUMBER, use the factory code 7777 to the 0 Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian...
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...to tune to that you want to block. 2. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Movie Ratings or Status Not Rated G PG PG-13 R NC-17 ...All ages admitted. Blocking NOT RATED programs may be blocked. 3. When you receive such messages, the Television will not block it. 2. If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message. PG Parental guidance suggested. Once...
...to tune to that you want to block. 2. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Movie Ratings or Status Not Rated G PG PG-13 R NC-17 ...All ages admitted. Blocking NOT RATED programs may be blocked. 3. When you receive such messages, the Television will not block it. 2. If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message. PG Parental guidance suggested. Once...