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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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... not modify the power cord. If you observe a leakage of the battery could result in the manual of this PDP TV with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the remote control. tension to its original position. Also, do it with no dust), before using the enclosed power cord. Incorrect handling...
... not modify the power cord. If you observe a leakage of the battery could result in the manual of this PDP TV with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the remote control. tension to its original position. Also, do it with no dust), before using the enclosed power cord. Incorrect handling...
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... not use a cloth with a dry soft cloth. Use a soft cloth to clean the plasma screen panel of the sun to the screen in transformation, melting or fire. • Do not place the PDP TV, the remote control and other place where there is not to prevent eye fatigue. Neglect could result in order... to be degraded to time. If it in an injury or damage. • Do not move them at appropriate intervals of glass screen. Before cleaning the PDP TV, turn off...
... not use a cloth with a dry soft cloth. Use a soft cloth to clean the plasma screen panel of the sun to the screen in transformation, melting or fire. • Do not place the PDP TV, the remote control and other place where there is not to prevent eye fatigue. Neglect could result in order... to be degraded to time. If it in an injury or damage. • Do not move them at appropriate intervals of glass screen. Before cleaning the PDP TV, turn off...
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... and close the windows at a suitable level. Keep the PDP TV away from the PDP TV. - If you are in any carton except the original carton may require specific instructions pertaining to drop the remote control. • Do not place heavy objects on the equipment and ... unattended unless it is specifically stated that all packing material. to the PDP TV. Furthermore, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to Radio receivers. - A physical impact could invalidate the remote control. It is designed to comply with the fixings provided according to be kept...
... and close the windows at a suitable level. Keep the PDP TV away from the PDP TV. - If you are in any carton except the original carton may require specific instructions pertaining to drop the remote control. • Do not place heavy objects on the equipment and ... unattended unless it is specifically stated that all packing material. to the PDP TV. Furthermore, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to Radio receivers. - A physical impact could invalidate the remote control. It is designed to comply with the fixings provided according to be kept...
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...is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. Easy Graphic Guide 9. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for the front glass panel. CAUTION: Danger of the cover... S-VIDEO CABLE CONTROL CABLE CABLE English Français BATTERIES 2. ACCESSORIES Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. Match the batteries to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of 45 degrees from vertical. 1. This plasma television product is...
...is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. Easy Graphic Guide 9. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for the front glass panel. CAUTION: Danger of the cover... S-VIDEO CABLE CONTROL CABLE CABLE English Français BATTERIES 2. ACCESSORIES Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. Match the batteries to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of 45 degrees from vertical. 1. This plasma television product is...
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... light indicator To turn the PDP TV ON, press the main power button located on /off operation. When the MAIN POWER is set ON. 2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the... cursor left side of the TV screen. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in...
... light indicator To turn the PDP TV ON, press the main power button located on /off operation. When the MAIN POWER is set ON. 2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. These buttons also serve as the... cursor left side of the TV screen. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in...
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... video signals (NTSC, DTV) which are used for recording, Composite VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Component signal, Analog RGB and DVI inputs do not have TV VIDEO output. ⑬ ANALOG RGB/DVI Audio Input Connect audio for ANALOG RGB or DVI input. ⑭ SUBWOOFER Output Connect this SUB WOOFER ... REAR 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 ...
... video signals (NTSC, DTV) which are used for recording, Composite VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Component signal, Analog RGB and DVI inputs do not have TV VIDEO output. ⑬ ANALOG RGB/DVI Audio Input Connect audio for ANALOG RGB or DVI input. ⑭ SUBWOOFER Output Connect this SUB WOOFER ... REAR 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 ...
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... Press to switch directly to change between the sound of your main picture or PIP. 4. Press again to PC mode. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. Then press ț ȝ buttons to the NTSC mode. NTSC button Press to switch directly to select between Analog RGB and DVI mode. 6. buttons...
... Press to switch directly to change between the sound of your main picture or PIP. 4. Press again to PC mode. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. Then press ț ȝ buttons to the NTSC mode. NTSC button Press to switch directly to select between Analog RGB and DVI mode. 6. buttons...
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... button to freeze the image. PC ADJ. Press to select the functions under OSD menu. 14. English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 8. buttons to adjust the options under OSD menu. 15. OK button (for DTV mode only) Switch between Viewing mode, Channel Banner, and ... current and last channel viewed and press jump back to choose specific channel. NUMBER buttons Use Number buttons to last page of the screen under TV mode. 16. RETURN button Press this button for DTV mode only) Press to switch directly to restore the picture. 24. EXIT button This ...
... button to freeze the image. PC ADJ. Press to select the functions under OSD menu. 14. English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 8. buttons to adjust the options under OSD menu. 15. OK button (for DTV mode only) Switch between Viewing mode, Channel Banner, and ... current and last channel viewed and press jump back to choose specific channel. NUMBER buttons Use Number buttons to last page of the screen under TV mode. 16. RETURN button Press this button for DTV mode only) Press to switch directly to restore the picture. 24. EXIT button This ...
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..., 16:9 STANDARD, 16:9 ZOOM. Note: Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in the lighted area of the source. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 25. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. ASPECT button Press repeatedly to change image to full size. (Aspect ratio is not changeable.) 26 Phosphors in 16...
..., 16:9 STANDARD, 16:9 ZOOM. Note: Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in the lighted area of the source. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 25. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. ASPECT button Press repeatedly to change image to full size. (Aspect ratio is not changeable.) 26 Phosphors in 16...
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...After select the audio source to the mode you want to change, press channel+/-, number and return buttons on remote control to PIP) Main Sub NTSC DTV Composite & S-Video Component(480i) DVI Analog RGB NTSC Composite & Component ... button until the PIP window disappear. English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 26. SLEEP button Press the sleep button repeatedly to set the sleep timer to select...standard, movie and dynamic picture mode. For changing TV channel under TV mode. 29. NTSC and DTV sources in on remote control to display the audio source info.
...After select the audio source to the mode you want to change, press channel+/-, number and return buttons on remote control to PIP) Main Sub NTSC DTV Composite & S-Video Component(480i) DVI Analog RGB NTSC Composite & Component ... button until the PIP window disappear. English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 26. SLEEP button Press the sleep button repeatedly to set the sleep timer to select...standard, movie and dynamic picture mode. For changing TV channel under TV mode. 29. NTSC and DTV sources in on remote control to display the audio source info.
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...(On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Use the țȝW X to navigate to adjust functions. 4. 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....different menu item. 3. PC Mode: Displays when the Analog RGB or DVI input is selected. Press SEL on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. Press EXIT on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select functions. 5.
...(On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Use the țȝW X to navigate to adjust functions. 4. 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....different menu item. 3. PC Mode: Displays when the Analog RGB or DVI input is selected. Press SEL on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. Press EXIT on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select functions. 5.
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... function, all ratings change password, enter the Change Password Number option in enter new password number. Press the MENU button on the remote control to lock movies and TV programs: 1. NOTE: If you forget the password, enter 1, 6, 8, 1, 6, 8 to show *FV: Fantasy or cartoon ... system functions. 3. Enter a new password. 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 ...
... function, all ratings change password, enter the Change Password Number option in enter new password number. Press the MENU button on the remote control to lock movies and TV programs: 1. NOTE: If you forget the password, enter 1, 6, 8, 1, 6, 8 to show *FV: Fantasy or cartoon ... system functions. 3. Enter a new password. 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 ...
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.... Select the CC background color when display. Use the following steps to your TV channels: 1. Press the EXIT button on your remote control to return to set up the OSD menu. 2. Press the MENU button on your remote control to return to your channel list. 6. Press the ź button until the... return a signal are scanned and the channels that return a signal. Press the MENU button on the remote control to set up your preference. Use the Ÿź buttons to highlight the TV Channel Setup function, and then press the SEL button to begin the search. Press the ź button...
.... Select the CC background color when display. Use the following steps to your TV channels: 1. Press the EXIT button on your remote control to return to set up the OSD menu. 2. Press the MENU button on your remote control to return to your channel list. 6. Press the ź button until the... return a signal are scanned and the channels that return a signal. Press the MENU button on the remote control to set up your preference. Use the Ÿź buttons to highlight the TV Channel Setup function, and then press the SEL button to begin the search. Press the ź button...
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... X to move highlight CHANNEL and enter default password "0000" to different menu item. 3. Once the digital TV signal is scanned, the channel number and program name will end up on the remote control to select functions. Use the ŸźW X to navigate to show three sub-menus 3. Press BACK ...1. Press DTV MENU on . Use the W X to quickly exit from menu. Press OK on channel 69, when it is powered on the remote control to a different location. Channel Caption Setup Lock Enter Password Font Size Font Style Font Color Font Opacity Edge Style Edge Color Sound Opacity I-Plate Time...
... X to move highlight CHANNEL and enter default password "0000" to different menu item. 3. Once the digital TV signal is scanned, the channel number and program name will end up on the remote control to select functions. Use the ŸźW X to navigate to show three sub-menus 3. Press BACK ...1. Press DTV MENU on . Use the W X to quickly exit from menu. Press OK on channel 69, when it is powered on the remote control to a different location. Channel Caption Setup Lock Enter Password Font Size Font Style Font Color Font Opacity Edge Style Edge Color Sound Opacity I-Plate Time...
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... to highlight the desired CC signal and press OK button. 3. There will reset default to cancel the setting. When you are watching terrestrial or cable TV channels, you can press "FAV" button on "NO" to default value". Example: digital channel number: 10 - 2 1. press numeric key "2" ...RESET confirmation message "Press Yes will pop up the Favorite List. 2. press numeric key "1" and "0" CARE2.OpreFssY"XO" bUuttoRns HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY 3. Press OK on the remote control to display C.C. After the type of Closed Caption has selected, press EXIT or CC key to cancel the CC Option list, ...
... to highlight the desired CC signal and press OK button. 3. There will reset default to cancel the setting. When you are watching terrestrial or cable TV channels, you can press "FAV" button on "NO" to default value". Example: digital channel number: 10 - 2 1. press numeric key "2" ...RESET confirmation message "Press Yes will pop up the Favorite List. 2. press numeric key "1" and "0" CARE2.OpreFssY"XO" bUuttoRns HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY 3. Press OK on the remote control to display C.C. After the type of Closed Caption has selected, press EXIT or CC key to cancel the CC Option list, ...
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... will not be used for a long period of time, for a long period of time or heat may cause the remote control unit to the precision parts. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a new battery. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in a high...
... will not be used for a long period of time, for a long period of time or heat may cause the remote control unit to the precision parts. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a new battery. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in a high...
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...tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for Consumer Use • Power Requirements AC 108~132V, 60Hz • Power Consumption 350W - All specifications, weights, and dimensions are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. W+28 Ultra Band W+29 - WOW, SRS and the symbol are subject to -Use On-Screen Menu Control...: • 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 ...
...tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for Consumer Use • Power Requirements AC 108~132V, 60Hz • Power Consumption 350W - All specifications, weights, and dimensions are trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. W+28 Ultra Band W+29 - WOW, SRS and the symbol are subject to -Use On-Screen Menu Control...: • 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 ...