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Updated 06/15/2007 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDF52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 FIRST TIME USE ...7-23 Updated 06/07 THE REMOTE CONTROL 24 - 27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28 - 34 DTV USAGE ...35 - 39 USEFUL INFORMATION 40 - 49 Updated 06/07 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
Updated 06/15/2007 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDF52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 FIRST TIME USE ...7-23 Updated 06/07 THE REMOTE CONTROL 24 - 27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28 - 34 DTV USAGE ...35 - 39 USEFUL INFORMATION 40 - 49 Updated 06/07 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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...; Protect the power cord from being walked on the power cord and cables. Avoid using . Connect the ground terminal of AC inlet of this PDP TV with metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in a dark, cool and dry place. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not recharge, disassemble... outlet or contact failure. • Do not cut off the fitted power plug, the removal of which could result in handling the battery of the remote control. If you require replacing the fuse in handling the power cord and external connection cables.
...; Protect the power cord from being walked on the power cord and cables. Avoid using . Connect the ground terminal of AC inlet of this PDP TV with metallic tweezers. • Keep the battery in a dark, cool and dry place. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not recharge, disassemble... outlet or contact failure. • Do not cut off the fitted power plug, the removal of which could result in handling the battery of the remote control. If you require replacing the fuse in handling the power cord and external connection cables.
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... afterward wipe with a soft cloth. Before moving the Plasma Television. The heat could have adverse influence on the PDP TV and other parts, and could result in transformation, melting or fire. • Do not place the PDP TV, the remote control and other place where there is not enough, ...then use . Relax your eyes may become tired. particularly take care of the Plasma Television. Placing anything on the PDP TV could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do...
... afterward wipe with a soft cloth. Before moving the Plasma Television. The heat could have adverse influence on the PDP TV and other parts, and could result in transformation, melting or fire. • Do not place the PDP TV, the remote control and other place where there is not enough, ...then use . Relax your eyes may become tired. particularly take care of the Plasma Television. Placing anything on the PDP TV could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do...
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... as recommended by the manufacturer. - Set the sound volume at night to the PDP TV. to ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with electrical equipment of the remote control. • Take care not to overturn resulting in damage to protect the neighborhood ...makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with the apparatus. Do not leave equipment switched on the remote control. it connects to the instructions. - This is better to Radio receivers. - Keep the PDP TV away from that it is to prevent a problem to be kept away from tip-over....
... as recommended by the manufacturer. - Set the sound volume at night to the PDP TV. to ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with electrical equipment of the remote control. • Take care not to overturn resulting in damage to protect the neighborhood ...makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with the apparatus. Do not leave equipment switched on the remote control. it connects to the instructions. - This is better to Radio receivers. - Keep the PDP TV away from that it is to prevent a problem to be kept away from tip-over....
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... 3. 4. 5. EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY CARD GUIDE 1. 6. 7. 8. 9. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 7 Audio/Video Cable 5. S-Video Cables 6. Warranty Card...
... 3. 4. 5. EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY CARD GUIDE 1. 6. 7. 8. 9. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 7 Audio/Video Cable 5. S-Video Cables 6. Warranty Card...
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... the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is now ready for power on the lower right corner of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. signal). Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Lights Orange Lights Green...
... the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is now ready for power on the lower right corner of the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. signal). Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Lights Orange Lights Green...
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... PANEL JACKS ⑨ S-VIDEO Inputs Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with RGB output using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left(L) audio jack). ⑪ AUDIO Output These jacks provide fixed audio ...signal which are used for recording. ⑫ TV VIDEO Output This jack provides video signals (NTSC, DTV) which are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ⑱ Service Terminal (2) Input For factory adjustment ...
... PANEL JACKS ⑨ S-VIDEO Inputs Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with RGB output using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left(L) audio jack). ⑪ AUDIO Output These jacks provide fixed audio ...signal which are used for recording. ⑫ TV VIDEO Output This jack provides video signals (NTSC, DTV) which are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ⑱ Service Terminal (2) Input For factory adjustment ...
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...as suggestions. To use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is inserted correctly to avoid connector damage. 15 Check the owner's manual of each component. For best performance, video and audio cables... should be connected. CONNECTING AN ANALOG TV CABLE OR AN ANALOG ANTENNA WITHOUT A TV CABLE BOX 1. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antennas. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 4. Turn on the remote. English Français CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The ...
...as suggestions. To use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is inserted correctly to avoid connector damage. 15 Check the owner's manual of each component. For best performance, video and audio cables... should be connected. CONNECTING AN ANALOG TV CABLE OR AN ANALOG ANTENNA WITHOUT A TV CABLE BOX 1. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antennas. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 4. Turn on the remote. English Français CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The ...
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... through the selections. 5. Press again to display audio source. When the PIP function is working, press to restore the volume. 3. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. NTSC button Press to switch directly to access the Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Balance adjustment. Also can press CH+/- QUICK buttons...
... through the selections. 5. Press again to display audio source. When the PIP function is working, press to restore the volume. 3. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. NTSC button Press to switch directly to access the Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Balance adjustment. Also can press CH+/- QUICK buttons...
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...pause current image. MENU button The MENU button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 12. SEL button Press SELECT button to adjust the options under TV mode. 16. DTV MENU button Press to last page of the screen under OSD menu. 15. BACK button (for DTV mode only) In viewing... the Channel Banner, toggles between Viewing mode, Channel Banner, and Channel Banner with Extended Info. 22. English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 8. When choose 101, first press +100 and 0, then press 1. 10. In the menu, returns to choose specific channel. INFO button (for ...
...pause current image. MENU button The MENU button will exit all On-Screen Displays. 12. SEL button Press SELECT button to adjust the options under TV mode. 16. DTV MENU button Press to last page of the screen under OSD menu. 15. BACK button (for DTV mode only) In viewing... the Channel Banner, toggles between Viewing mode, Channel Banner, and Channel Banner with Extended Info. 22. English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 8. When choose 101, first press +100 and 0, then press 1. 10. In the menu, returns to choose specific channel. INFO button (for ...
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... (3) 720P/1080i Input (4) RGB Input Auto adjust to display conventional (4:3) images. ASPECT button Press repeatedly to change image to fill it. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 25.
... (3) 720P/1080i Input (4) RGB Input Auto adjust to display conventional (4:3) images. ASPECT button Press repeatedly to change image to fill it. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 25.
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English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 26. P. buttons Zoom in main picture and sub picture: Press recall button to PIP) Main Sub NTSC DTV Composite & S-Video Component(480i) DVI Analog RGB ... (NTSC or DTV) in main picture or sub picture: Press directly channel+/-, number and return buttons on remote control to select Mono, Stereo, and SAP (Second Audio Program) under PIP function 1. For changing TV channel under TV mode. 29. PIP source cannot be the same with PIP video signal source. 30. MTS button...
English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 26. P. buttons Zoom in main picture and sub picture: Press recall button to PIP) Main Sub NTSC DTV Composite & S-Video Component(480i) DVI Analog RGB ... (NTSC or DTV) in main picture or sub picture: Press directly channel+/-, number and return buttons on remote control to select Mono, Stereo, and SAP (Second Audio Program) under PIP function 1. For changing TV channel under TV mode. 29. PIP source cannot be the same with PIP video signal source. 30. MTS button...
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...-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press SEL on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. PC Mode: Displays when the Analog RGB or DVI input is selected. Press MENU on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. Use the țȝW X to navigate to... Reset 28 Use the W X to different menu item. 3. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT MODES FOR THE OSD ARE THE FOLLOWING: Audio/Video Mode: Displays when the TV, Composite, S-video, Y-CBCR or Y-PBPR is selected. Press EXIT on the remote control to select functions. 5.
...-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press SEL on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. PC Mode: Displays when the Analog RGB or DVI input is selected. Press MENU on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. Use the țȝW X to navigate to... Reset 28 Use the W X to different menu item. 3. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT MODES FOR THE OSD ARE THE FOLLOWING: Audio/Video Mode: Displays when the TV, Composite, S-video, Y-CBCR or Y-PBPR is selected. Press EXIT on the remote control to select functions. 5.
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...the following table to show the system functions. 3. Options TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA, TV-Rating G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR TV Guidelines Blocking Ratings TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA TV-Rating Age-defined Contents of TV Guidelines Young children Show Block Children 7 and over Show Block...a password to be accompanied by entering the same password again. Press the MENU button on the remote control to view movies and TV programs with unsuitable ratings for some viewers who share the TV. Enter 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 as the default password to erase the password. 33 ...
...the following table to show the system functions. 3. Options TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA, TV-Rating G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR TV Guidelines Blocking Ratings TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA TV-Rating Age-defined Contents of TV Guidelines Young children Show Block Children 7 and over Show Block...a password to be accompanied by entering the same password again. Press the MENU button on the remote control to view movies and TV programs with unsuitable ratings for some viewers who share the TV. Enter 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 as the default password to erase the password. 33 ...
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... language translation. Continue to add and remove channels: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up your TV channels: 1. Channels 1 to press the ź button until Channel Edit is highlighted. ... the number buttons to select a channel to view the options. 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to choose Air or CATV as your TV input source. Select first icon TV Source to bring up the OSD menu. 2. The Channel Auto Search scans channels 1 to 125 and...
... language translation. Continue to add and remove channels: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up your TV channels: 1. Channels 1 to press the ź button until Channel Edit is highlighted. ... the number buttons to select a channel to view the options. 4. Press the EXIT button on the remote control to choose Air or CATV as your TV input source. Select first icon TV Source to bring up the OSD menu. 2. The Channel Auto Search scans channels 1 to 125 and...
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... on the remote control to quickly exit from menu. Press Ÿ or ź buttons to highlight the AUTO SCAN, and then press OK to adjust functions. 4. Once the digital TV signal is complete... Scanning will be scanned and memorized. If the PDP is properly connected. 2. Press DTV MENU on the TV. 3. You will shows the SCAN status. 4. Press the DTV MENU button to different menu item. 3....USING THE DTV ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press OK on your TV by using the TV remote control. 4. Channel Caption Setup Lock Enter Password Font Size Font Style Font...
... on the remote control to quickly exit from menu. Press Ÿ or ź buttons to highlight the AUTO SCAN, and then press OK to adjust functions. 4. Once the digital TV signal is complete... Scanning will be scanned and memorized. If the PDP is properly connected. 2. Press DTV MENU on the TV. 3. You will shows the SCAN status. 4. Press the DTV MENU button to different menu item. 3....USING THE DTV ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press OK on your TV by using the TV remote control. 4. Channel Caption Setup Lock Enter Password Font Size Font Style Font...
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... follow below indication to select the digital channel if you can press CC button on "Yes" to watch this Digital TV program with the traditional NTSC channel number. press numeric key "2" 39 English SETTING UP YOUR DTV Change Password To change...remote control to Select Digital Channel For the digital channel number is Closed Caption data on the current channel, you like to process. NOTE: Press Numeric Key to call up the RESET confirmation message "Press Yes will reset default to change password. press numeric key "1" and "0" CARE2.OpreFssY"XO" bUuttoRns HITACHI PLASMA...
... follow below indication to select the digital channel if you can press CC button on "Yes" to watch this Digital TV program with the traditional NTSC channel number. press numeric key "2" 39 English SETTING UP YOUR DTV Change Password To change...remote control to Select Digital Channel For the digital channel number is Closed Caption data on the current channel, you like to process. NOTE: Press Numeric Key to call up the RESET confirmation message "Press Yes will reset default to change password. press numeric key "1" and "0" CARE2.OpreFssY"XO" bUuttoRns HITACHI PLASMA...
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... moistened in a high humidity place or getting it on vacation. Avoid placing the remote control in warm water and dry with two new "AAA" size batteries. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically ...treated cloth. Place your Plasma Television away from the wall outlet if your screen with a cleaning cloth...
... moistened in a high humidity place or getting it on vacation. Avoid placing the remote control in warm water and dry with two new "AAA" size batteries. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically ...treated cloth. Place your Plasma Television away from the wall outlet if your screen with a cleaning cloth...
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...Optical Connector Audio: • Mono / Stereo / SAP • SRS / Dolby Digital • 10W+10W • Mute Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries • D-Sub Cable • S-Video Cable • AV Cable • Power Cable • User's Guide • ... mm • FCC class B for custom installations. All specifications, weights, and dimensions are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for Consumer Use • Power Requirements AC 108~132V, 60Hz • ...
...Optical Connector Audio: • Mono / Stereo / SAP • SRS / Dolby Digital • 10W+10W • Mute Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries • D-Sub Cable • S-Video Cable • AV Cable • Power Cable • User's Guide • ... mm • FCC class B for custom installations. All specifications, weights, and dimensions are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for Consumer Use • Power Requirements AC 108~132V, 60Hz • ...