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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. Updated 06/15/2007 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.
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. Updated 06/15/2007 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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... OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in your HITACHI Plasma Television. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as this can expose you... promptly in accordance with liquids, such as vases, shall be of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may void the user's authority to the presence of the...
... OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in your HITACHI Plasma Television. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as this can expose you... promptly in accordance with liquids, such as vases, shall be of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may void the user's authority to the presence of the...
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... thoroughly and fully understand the contents. The meanings of the Plasma Television. Typical Symbols This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in this manual, the user's manual and on or around the PDP TV. The contents will be clearly indicated in damage and shorten ...the lifespan of the PDP TV. • Never block ventilation openings. • Do not put the plasma screen side up. • Do not cover the PDP TV with a tablecloth, etc. • Do not place the PDP TV on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as...
... thoroughly and fully understand the contents. The meanings of the Plasma Television. Typical Symbols This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in this manual, the user's manual and on or around the PDP TV. The contents will be clearly indicated in damage and shorten ...the lifespan of the PDP TV. • Never block ventilation openings. • Do not put the plasma screen side up. • Do not cover the PDP TV with a tablecloth, etc. • Do not place the PDP TV on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as...
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... detergent in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with sharp or hard objects. particularly take care of the Plasma Television. Placing the PDP TV in a smoke, a highly humid, dusty place, oily soot or corrosive gas could result in fire or electrical shock. Neglect could result...abrasive cleaners. • How to move them at appropriate intervals of time, or try to clean the cabinet of the Plasma Television. Do not put the PDP TV on the PDP TV and other parts in direct sunlight or near a curtain which has a possibility of obstructing a ventilation hole of the PDP...
... detergent in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with sharp or hard objects. particularly take care of the Plasma Television. Placing the PDP TV in a smoke, a highly humid, dusty place, oily soot or corrosive gas could result in fire or electrical shock. Neglect could result...abrasive cleaners. • How to move them at appropriate intervals of time, or try to clean the cabinet of the Plasma Television. Do not put the PDP TV on the PDP TV and other parts in direct sunlight or near a curtain which has a possibility of obstructing a ventilation hole of the PDP...
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... provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. Power Cord 3. Replace the cover. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 7 ACCESSORIES Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the...
... provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. CAUTION: Danger of the packing material. Power Cord 3. Replace the cover. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 7 ACCESSORIES Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the...
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...that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in a stable place. However, if you purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask... where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on both sides for stability. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is recommended for best performance. Securing to a wall *Keep the...
...that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in a stable place. However, if you purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask... where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on both sides for stability. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is recommended for best performance. Securing to a wall *Keep the...
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...lag between the picture and the sound. Some pixels will require some parts of the HITACHI Plasma Television is not a malfunction. 4 Picture Image (Spectrum) When receiving still picture signals, (e.g. The Plasma TV surface temperature is higher than 2 to such extent that stationary images would burn-in ...damage it should be degraded to 3 months without use might affect other infrared controlling equipment. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the screen. equipment. 3 Bright and dark spots High-precision technology is used to video...
...lag between the picture and the sound. Some pixels will require some parts of the HITACHI Plasma Television is not a malfunction. 4 Picture Image (Spectrum) When receiving still picture signals, (e.g. The Plasma TV surface temperature is higher than 2 to such extent that stationary images would burn-in ...damage it should be degraded to 3 months without use might affect other infrared controlling equipment. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the screen. equipment. 3 Bright and dark spots High-precision technology is used to video...
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...cable. 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be set correctly to 75-Ohm). Below are illustrations and names of the Plasma TV (ex. Phono Connector (Provided) Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and ...Use for the best sound quality. DVI Cable This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D-SUB input located on the Plasma TV. HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. For best ...
...cable. 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be set correctly to 75-Ohm). Below are illustrations and names of the Plasma TV (ex. Phono Connector (Provided) Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and ...Use for the best sound quality. DVI Cable This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D-SUB input located on the Plasma TV. HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. For best ...
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...you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set OFF. This button also serves as the cursor left side of the TV. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. No signal input (no sync. signal). The volume level.../EXIT button Press this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ② POWER light indicator To turn the PDP TV ON, press the main power button located on the plasma television or change to your remote at this button to select the desired input: NTSC, DTV, Composite-VIDEO, S-VIDEO,...
...you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set OFF. This button also serves as the cursor left side of the TV. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. No signal input (no sync. signal). The volume level.../EXIT button Press this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ② POWER light indicator To turn the PDP TV ON, press the main power button located on the plasma television or change to your remote at this button to select the desired input: NTSC, DTV, Composite-VIDEO, S-VIDEO,...
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...equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. 13 English Français REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS REAR VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① MAIN POWER button This power button is designed to the antenna, cable box, or CATV cable. It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER..." to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. ② AC IN input This TV is for S-Video input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into a 120VOLTS 60Hz outlet. ③ Service Terminal (1) Input For factory adjustment ...
...equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. 13 English Français REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS REAR VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① MAIN POWER button This power button is designed to the antenna, cable box, or CATV cable. It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER..." to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. ② AC IN input This TV is for S-Video input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into a 120VOLTS 60Hz outlet. ③ Service Terminal (1) Input For factory adjustment ...
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...and/or UHF outdoor antennas. 2. A B lead lead (NOT SUPPLIED) NOTES: Ensure that the power cord is dependent on the PDP TV. 4. CONNECTING AN DIGITAL TV ANTENNAS 1. Attach an ATSC antenna cable to avoid connector damage. 15 However, you connect to the owner's manual of the following connection ...lead-in to be made from coaxial shielded wire. The following two diagrams if you may need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is inserted correctly to the Digital RF terminal. 2. Turn on the model and features of each component for the location of each...
...and/or UHF outdoor antennas. 2. A B lead lead (NOT SUPPLIED) NOTES: Ensure that the power cord is dependent on the PDP TV. 4. CONNECTING AN DIGITAL TV ANTENNAS 1. Attach an ATSC antenna cable to avoid connector damage. 15 However, you connect to the owner's manual of the following connection ...lead-in to be made from coaxial shielded wire. The following two diagrams if you may need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is inserted correctly to the Digital RF terminal. 2. Turn on the model and features of each component for the location of each...
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...02 63.98 79.98 33.72 44.96 31.47 Turn on the PDP TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Analog RGB or DVI) English Français This Plasma Television can automatically defect and display the signal format below. Recommended Signal List No.... Connect the PC using: D-Sub cable and 35mm Audio cable OR DVI cable and 35mm Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES...
...02 63.98 79.98 33.72 44.96 31.47 Turn on the PDP TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Analog RGB or DVI) English Français This Plasma Television can automatically defect and display the signal format below. Recommended Signal List No.... Connect the PC using: D-Sub cable and 35mm Audio cable OR DVI cable and 35mm Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES...
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...standby. 2. buttons to switch to access the composite video, S-video, Y/CB/CR and Y/PB/PR mode. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. RECALL button Press to circle through the selections. 5. VIDEO button Shortcut to NTSC mode. 24 Then press ț ȝ buttons to circle through...4. When the PIP function is working, press to access the Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Balance adjustment. Press again to turn the TV set on the display. NTSC button Press to switch directly to restore the volume. 3. Also can press CH+/- Press again to the NTSC mode. ...
...standby. 2. buttons to switch to access the composite video, S-video, Y/CB/CR and Y/PB/PR mode. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. RECALL button Press to circle through the selections. 5. VIDEO button Shortcut to NTSC mode. 24 Then press ț ȝ buttons to circle through...4. When the PIP function is working, press to access the Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Balance adjustment. Press again to turn the TV set on the display. NTSC button Press to switch directly to restore the volume. 3. Also can press CH+/- Press again to the NTSC mode. ...
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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. VOLUME+/- OK button (for 480p/720p/1080i signals) When the image is not even or ... same channel list. buttons to choose specific channel. DTV button Press to switch directly to restore the picture. 24. buttons to adjust the options under TV mode. 16. PC ADJ. Press again to DTV mode. 9. Press to open close caption function. 25 MENU button The MENU button will exit all On...
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. VOLUME+/- OK button (for 480p/720p/1080i signals) When the image is not even or ... same channel list. buttons to choose specific channel. DTV button Press to switch directly to restore the picture. 24. buttons to adjust the options under TV mode. 16. PC ADJ. Press again to DTV mode. 9. Press to open close caption function. 25 MENU button The MENU button will exit all On...
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.... (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input (2) 480i/480P Input (3) 720P/1080i Input (4) RGB Input Auto adjust to different aspects. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 25.
.... (1) NTSC/480i/480P Input (2) 480i/480P Input (3) 720P/1080i Input (4) RGB Input Auto adjust to different aspects. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 25.
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... PIP by keep pressing PIP Input button until the PIP window disappear. Press repeatedly to 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes. 27 For changing TV channel under TV mode. 29. After select the audio source to the mode you want to change the channel. 2. MODE button Press to zoom out. 28. ... mode. PIP source cannot be the same with PIP video signal source. 30. 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 change , press channel+/-, number and return buttons on remote control to ...
... PIP by keep pressing PIP Input button until the PIP window disappear. Press repeatedly to 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes. 27 For changing TV channel under TV mode. 29. After select the audio source to the mode you want to change the channel. 2. MODE button Press to zoom out. 28. ... mode. PIP source cannot be the same with PIP video signal source. 30. 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 change , press channel+/-, number and return buttons on remote control to ...
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... the remote control to different menu item. 3. Use the țȝW X to navigate to select functions. 5. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. PC Mode: Displays when the Analog RGB or DVI input is selected. OSD (On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (... Pull Down Audio Mute Volume Treble Bass Balance SRS WOW Subwoofer Language Language System Signal Format Advanced PIP Set V-Chip Closed Caption TV Channel Setup System Reset PC Mode Video Image Audio Language System Brightness Contrast H Position V Position Color Temperature Reset Auto Adjust Clock...
... the remote control to different menu item. 3. Use the țȝW X to navigate to select functions. 5. Press EXIT on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. PC Mode: Displays when the Analog RGB or DVI input is selected. OSD (On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (... Pull Down Audio Mute Volume Treble Bass Balance SRS WOW Subwoofer Language Language System Signal Format Advanced PIP Set V-Chip Closed Caption TV Channel Setup System Reset PC Mode Video Image Audio Language System Brightness Contrast H Position V Position Color Temperature Reset Auto Adjust Clock...
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... keys to enter the Menu item which requires the password. 2. Before you prefer to use the password "1688" to watch this Digital TV program with the traditional NTSC channel number. Reset Default This function allows to reset receiver back to default value". There will reset default to...default status. 1. Use Ÿ and ź keys to cancel the setting. press numeric key "1" and "0" CARE2.OpreFssY"XO" bUuttoRns HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY 3. Press OK on the remote control to Select Digital Channel For the digital channel number is different with Closed Caption. Option list it ...
... keys to enter the Menu item which requires the password. 2. Before you prefer to use the password "1688" to watch this Digital TV program with the traditional NTSC channel number. Reset Default This function allows to reset receiver back to default value". There will reset default to...default status. 1. Use Ÿ and ź keys to cancel the setting. press numeric key "1" and "0" CARE2.OpreFssY"XO" bUuttoRns HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY 3. Press OK on the remote control to Select Digital Channel For the digital channel number is different with Closed Caption. Option list it ...
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... the precision parts. Remove the plug from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to the plasma screen. 40 Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in a high humidity place or getting it on vacation. Replace the ...old batteries with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with two new "AAA" size batteries. Exposing the screen to shocks such as...
... the precision parts. Remove the plug from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to the plasma screen. 40 Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in a high humidity place or getting it on vacation. Replace the ...old batteries with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with two new "AAA" size batteries. Exposing the screen to shocks such as...
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...; Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL display. • The display dims to make the picture invisible during special playback of a VCR (FF, REW). • The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the appearance of small dots. Depending on the screen. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal...
...; Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL display. • The display dims to make the picture invisible during special playback of a VCR (FF, REW). • The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the appearance of small dots. Depending on the screen. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal...