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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT52, 42HDT52A and 55HDT52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...42-90 USEFUL INFORMATION...91-98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 99 APPENDIXES ...100-101 INDEX ...102 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 42HDT52, 42HDT52A and 55HDT52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...42-90 USEFUL INFORMATION...91-98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 99 APPENDIXES ...100-101 INDEX ...102 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. Updated 04.25.06 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...the remote control by pushing down and slide back to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 4 models: / For optional accessories, please ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cables or G-LINK Cables ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This plasma ...º 2 Ferrite Core (see page 13) » Power Cord ² Cleaning Cloth Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the 55" models. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with the '+'and '-' polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to remove. ...
...the remote control by pushing down and slide back to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 4 models: / For optional accessories, please ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cables or G-LINK Cables ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This plasma ...º 2 Ferrite Core (see page 13) » Power Cord ² Cleaning Cloth Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the 55" models. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for use only with the '+'and '-' polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to remove. ...
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...Cursor Pad is used as a cursor to change backlight mode. INPUTS BUTTON (TV, AMP) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. / CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to control the chosen device. Digital Video Disc Player SAT... - CD precode is used for TV mode.) LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Press to show and change the Picture-in ...
...Cursor Pad is used as a cursor to change backlight mode. INPUTS BUTTON (TV, AMP) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. / CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to control the chosen device. Digital Video Disc Player SAT... - CD precode is used for TV mode.) LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Press to show and change the Picture-in ...
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... as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Hook the band to exit the MENU mode. One of the 55" model is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition...This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is for stand-by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be turned ON/OFF by mode. These buttons also...When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 27 and 28). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be...
... as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Hook the band to exit the MENU mode. One of the 55" model is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition...This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is for stand-by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be turned ON/OFF by mode. These buttons also...When the "MAIN POWER" button is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 27 and 28). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be...
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... and 5. Indicating Lamp Power Status Off Off Lights Red Lights Green Lights Orange Off (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the remote control to select INPUT 5. 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 provides a digital interface for remote ON/OFF operation. When the main power switch on the lower right side...
... and 5. Indicating Lamp Power Status Off Off Lights Red Lights Green Lights Orange Off (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the remote control to select INPUT 5. 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 provides a digital interface for remote ON/OFF operation. When the main power switch on the lower right side...
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.... HDMI is of SVIDEO type. Do not connect anything to this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. It may be used for both inputs. distribution ...2 and 5) which are available for HDMI input. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for use with an HDMI output connection. Only...
.... HDMI is of SVIDEO type. Do not connect anything to this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. It may be used for both inputs. distribution ...2 and 5) which are available for HDMI input. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for use with an HDMI output connection. Only...
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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 / G-LINK DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI IEEE1394 DV INPUT Optional OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R 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. CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER/ G-LINK 14
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 / G-LINK DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI IEEE1394 DV INPUT Optional OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R 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. CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER/ G-LINK 14
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...player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is necessary to connect the video output of the TV. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. ... the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 - Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the...
...player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is necessary to connect the video output of the TV. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. ... the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 - Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the...
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... INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. NOTE: 1. It will be received by the TV. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection... Drive) Digital Recorder, to communicate with one another. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability,...ACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) 19 IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page ...
... INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. NOTE: 1. It will be received by the TV. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection... Drive) Digital Recorder, to communicate with one another. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability,...ACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) 19 IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. Select the IEEE1394 option (see page ...
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... feature helps to the IR BLASTER output of the Audio/Video components for the AV Network to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Place...external components infrared sensor for each of the Rear Panel. 3. First time use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Menu ...
... feature helps to the IR BLASTER output of the Audio/Video components for the AV Network to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Place...external components infrared sensor for each of the Rear Panel. 3. First time use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Menu ...
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...for the AV Network to work with a G-LINK feature. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features.... One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is necessary for D-VHS recording devices. ...
...for the AV Network to work with a G-LINK feature. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features.... One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is necessary for D-VHS recording devices. ...
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...776; button of the Source Access on the remote. There are the Automatic and Manual modes. To operate your set -top-box). 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 control and select AMP by... pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. When the LIGHT button is...
...776; button of the Source Access on the remote. There are the Automatic and Manual modes. To operate your set -top-box). 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 control and select AMP by... pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source Access on the remote. When the LIGHT button is...
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...repeatedly 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 remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 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 (...
...repeatedly 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 remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 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 (...
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... adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the phosphors. Depending on page 100. 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) • ...480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off) IMAGE INPUT 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on page 100. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when ...
... adjustments are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the phosphors. Depending on page 100. 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) • ...480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off) IMAGE INPUT 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on page 100. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when ...
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...-Screen Display features can be shown if the channel is programmed. Select to choose INPUT 3. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to choose the IEEE1394 Input (see page 44. ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See... IEEE1394 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 in the Timer Menu is locked. 26 The Sleep Timer info will highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the...
...-Screen Display features can be shown if the channel is programmed. Select to choose INPUT 3. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see pages 27-28). Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to choose the IEEE1394 Input (see page 44. ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See... IEEE1394 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 in the Timer Menu is locked. 26 The Sleep Timer info will highlight functions or adjust and set or adjusted by using the...
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... Please Enter Picture Number -- 6. Picture No. The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is fully loaded, or because of the TV. 1. The screen may not work with this Photo Input. 5. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left ...Photo Input in the left on a DVD-RAM disc may not properly display your photos in individual photos. 4. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is selected. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈. Press the SELECT button to view Photo information....
... Please Enter Picture Number -- 6. Picture No. The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is fully loaded, or because of the TV. 1. The screen may not work with this Photo Input. 5. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left ...Photo Input in the left on a DVD-RAM disc may not properly display your photos in individual photos. 4. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is selected. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈. Press the SELECT button to view Photo information....
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Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to choose the device to start a slideshow of the slideshow. This TV set . 28 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 ̇). ̇ ̈ SLIDESHOW... Start Interval 30sec DEVICE Select this menu item to read. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to stop on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds.
Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to choose the device to start a slideshow of the slideshow. This TV set . 28 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 ̇). ̇ ̈ SLIDESHOW... Start Interval 30sec DEVICE Select this menu item to read. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to stop on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds.
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...device is in playback or recording. 6. Four (4) IEEE1394 devices can be listed on the menu list. 3. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with this CCI data will prevent recording of those manufacturers. 5. IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME,... Digital channels may contain Copy Control Information (CCI). When using a CableCARD, this TV. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is Cable IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME POWER TV TV RESET Move STD SEL Select 00:00:00 Counter:-00:03:31 NOTES: 1.
...device is in playback or recording. 6. Four (4) IEEE1394 devices can be listed on the menu list. 3. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with this CCI data will prevent recording of those manufacturers. 5. IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME,... Digital channels may contain Copy Control Information (CCI). When using a CableCARD, this TV. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is Cable IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME POWER TV TV RESET Move STD SEL Select 00:00:00 Counter:-00:03:31 NOTES: 1.
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...channel list by pressing and holding down (̄). 30 However, if it is set to AUTO (see page 88). 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 the Channel (CH) wheel ...) wheel until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you obtain the desired sound level. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will be performed by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ት BACKLIGHT button ...
...channel list by pressing and holding down (̄). 30 However, if it is set to AUTO (see page 88). 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 the Channel (CH) wheel ...) wheel until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you obtain the desired sound level. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will be performed by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ት BACKLIGHT button ...
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... PIP feature, one program at the same time. This feature is only available with a 1080i signal. Main Picture Sub Picture NOTES: 1. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to view VCR program as a sub-picture while...
... PIP feature, one program at the same time. This feature is only available with a 1080i signal. Main Picture Sub Picture NOTES: 1. The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to view VCR program as a sub-picture while...