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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. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...you to persons. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on back side of the Plasma Television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. CAUTION: NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED .... POWER SOURCE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. NOTE: This Plasma Television will enable HITACHI to the proper operation of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in your HITACHI Plasma Television. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC...
...you to persons. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on back side of the Plasma Television as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. CAUTION: NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED .... POWER SOURCE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. NOTE: This Plasma Television will enable HITACHI to the proper operation of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in your HITACHI Plasma Television. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC...
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... apparatus. Do not block any way, such as recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other electrical circuits. 18. Refer all instructions. 5. Televisions are designed to comply with respect to proper grounding for the mast...that the cable ground shall be sure the antenna system is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings. 4. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by U.S....
... apparatus. Do not block any way, such as recommended by TV stations and cable companies, as well as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other electrical circuits. 18. Refer all instructions. 5. Televisions are designed to comply with respect to proper grounding for the mast...that the cable ground shall be sure the antenna system is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your HITACHI Factory Warranty. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings. 4. Do not use the attachments/accessories specified by U.S....
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... injury or even death due to incorrect handling. The PDP TV contains high voltage components. If the glass panel is to be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use the Plasma Television if a problem should be taken if you read and understand... slant or vibrant surface such as water, etc on or around the PDP TV. It is obstructed during the operation of these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents. Do not give the Plasma Television any electrical equipment, care must be clearly indicated in households where children are used...
... injury or even death due to incorrect handling. The PDP TV contains high voltage components. If the glass panel is to be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use the Plasma Television if a problem should be taken if you read and understand... slant or vibrant surface such as water, etc on or around the PDP TV. It is obstructed during the operation of these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents. Do not give the Plasma Television any electrical equipment, care must be clearly indicated in households where children are used...
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...Be careful in loss of balance or falling, and cause an injury or damage. Before moving the Plasma Television. particularly take care of the PDP TV. Placing anything on the PDP TV and other parts in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with mild ... which has a possibility of obstructing a ventilation hole of glass screen. Do not put the PDP TV on image retention The plasma PDP TV illuminates phosphor to clean the cabinet and control panel of the Plasma Television. If you can trip over it. • Always vibrating or strongly vibrating places. • ...
...Be careful in loss of balance or falling, and cause an injury or damage. Before moving the Plasma Television. particularly take care of the PDP TV. Placing anything on the PDP TV and other parts in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with mild ... which has a possibility of obstructing a ventilation hole of glass screen. Do not put the PDP TV on image retention The plasma PDP TV illuminates phosphor to clean the cabinet and control panel of the Plasma Television. If you can trip over it. • Always vibrating or strongly vibrating places. • ...
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... off. 2. CAUTION: Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Power Cord 3. EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY CARD GUIDE 1. 6. 7. 8. 9. This plasma television product is not recommended. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for the front glass panel. REMOTE POWER CORD D-SUB MINI 15-PIN AUDIO/VIDEO S-VIDEO...
... off. 2. CAUTION: Ceiling mounting is designed for a maximum tilting angle of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Power Cord 3. EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY CARD GUIDE 1. 6. 7. 8. 9. This plasma television product is not recommended. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for the front glass panel. REMOTE POWER CORD D-SUB MINI 15-PIN AUDIO/VIDEO S-VIDEO...
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...be lifted forward using the top and base on the picture screen. ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is moved it safely. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect....sides for professional installer. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. Securing to a wall *Keep the Plasma Television four inches away from tipping over and prevent possible ...
...be lifted forward using the top and base on the picture screen. ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is moved it safely. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect....sides for professional installer. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. Securing to a wall *Keep the Plasma Television four inches away from tipping over and prevent possible ...
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... stationary images would burn-in that of the periphery, points with great care because of the picture screen center. The Plasma TV surface temperature is higher than 2 to 3 months without use environment of Electric discharge/luminescence characteristic of internal radiation. More-over, please...the time of the screen as possible to 18 feet from that part of transportation, horizontal style is some parts of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in room sizes and acoustical environments will be received. 12 Lip Sync There is prohibited. ...
... stationary images would burn-in that of the periphery, points with great care because of the picture screen center. The Plasma TV surface temperature is higher than 2 to 3 months without use environment of Electric discharge/luminescence characteristic of internal radiation. More-over, please...the time of the screen as possible to 18 feet from that part of transportation, horizontal style is some parts of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its best, test various locations in room sizes and acoustical environments will be received. 12 Lip Sync There is prohibited. ...
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...wire. HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be set correctly to display the signal on the rear panel of the Plasma TV. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of ... an external audio component input to the D-SUB input located on the Plasma TV. Use for the best sound quality. For best performance, video cables should be purchased from external audio out to the antenna jack on the television. Phono Connector (Provided) Used on the rear jack panel. S-Video...
...wire. HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be set correctly to display the signal on the rear panel of the Plasma TV. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of ... an external audio component input to the D-SUB input located on the Plasma TV. Use for the best sound quality. For best performance, video cables should be purchased from external audio out to the antenna jack on the television. Phono Connector (Provided) Used on the rear jack panel. S-Video...
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...main power button located on the TV screen. The PDP TV is now ready for power on /off operation. Analog RGB Only When the POWER is ON. ③ POWER button This power button is set OFF. When the MAIN POWER is for remote on the plasma television or change to select the ...) On Operating When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is set TV features to adjust the sound level. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT ...
...main power button located on the TV screen. The PDP TV is now ready for power on /off operation. Analog RGB Only When the POWER is ON. ③ POWER button This power button is set OFF. When the MAIN POWER is for remote on the plasma television or change to select the ...) On Operating When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is set TV features to adjust the sound level. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT ...
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... Signal List No. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. Connect the PC using: D-Sub cable and 35mm Audio cable OR DVI cable and 35mm Audio cable 2. Signal Name 1 VESA 2 VGA 3 4 5 6 7 8 VESA 9 10 11 12 ... 31.47 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING PC 1. 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.
... Signal List No. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. Connect the PC using: D-Sub cable and 35mm Audio cable OR DVI cable and 35mm Audio cable 2. Signal Name 1 VESA 2 VGA 3 4 5 6 7 8 VESA 9 10 11 12 ... 31.47 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING PC 1. 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.
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... and using a Digital receiver incorporating compatible conditional access system. Many terrestrial TV broadcaster at the same time. Digital TV programs are "1920 x 1080 interlaced" or "1280 x 720 progressive". *EDTV stands for High Definition Television; FTA signals can be received by paying an access fee to you...allows you to watch now may have begun to watch HDTV, EDTV and SDTV digital TV programs. *HDTV stands for Enhanced Definition Television; It supports a radio signal range from the same TV station and show four different programs at this moment are listed in the on both ...
... and using a Digital receiver incorporating compatible conditional access system. Many terrestrial TV broadcaster at the same time. Digital TV programs are "1920 x 1080 interlaced" or "1280 x 720 progressive". *EDTV stands for High Definition Television; FTA signals can be received by paying an access fee to you...allows you to watch now may have begun to watch HDTV, EDTV and SDTV digital TV programs. *HDTV stands for Enhanced Definition Television; It supports a radio signal range from the same TV station and show four different programs at this moment are listed in the on both ...
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... with a new battery. Do not use an old battery with two new "AAA" size batteries. DO NOT Do not clean your Plasma Television. Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for instance, when you go on your screen with a cleaning cloth from extreme heat, humidity, and... extremely dusty places. 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. Clean the screen and ...
... with a new battery. Do not use an old battery with two new "AAA" size batteries. DO NOT Do not clean your Plasma Television. Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for instance, when you go on your screen with a cleaning cloth from extreme heat, humidity, and... extremely dusty places. 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. Clean the screen and ...
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... AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This monitor has been designed pursuant to receive interference. - Adjust Radio antennas in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of Radio should be kept away from tall buildings, hills or some other ... such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to make the picture invisible during special playback of a VCR (FF, REW). • The plasma display panel is weak, your receiver is reflected from the monitor. - One is the direct path and the other than the monitor. English...
... AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This monitor has been designed pursuant to receive interference. - Adjust Radio antennas in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of Radio should be kept away from tall buildings, hills or some other ... such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to make the picture invisible during special playback of a VCR (FF, REW). • The plasma display panel is weak, your receiver is reflected from the monitor. - One is the direct path and the other than the monitor. English...
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...LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from your HITACHI Television. 42 This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from the wall. Press the POWER SWITCH again. Wait 30...incorporation of sophisticated electronics, a rapid on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color TROUBLESHOOTING: Updated 06/2007 Your HITACHI Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to Power Interruptions or momentary black ...
...LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from your HITACHI Television. 42 This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from the wall. Press the POWER SWITCH again. Wait 30...incorporation of sophisticated electronics, a rapid on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color TROUBLESHOOTING: Updated 06/2007 Your HITACHI Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to Power Interruptions or momentary black ...
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...operating system software that is powered on, it sends a command to the Monitor requesting identification. NOTE: This Plasma Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks...of a nonprofit organization, Video Electronics Standard Association. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- VESA is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. English Français PLUG and PLAY This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a ...
...operating system software that is powered on, it sends a command to the Monitor requesting identification. NOTE: This Plasma Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks...of a nonprofit organization, Video Electronics Standard Association. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- VESA is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. English Français PLUG and PLAY This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a ...
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... 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient...on a circuit different from that to this device that are designed to radio communications. Cables Connections to this declaration, contact: Hitachi America, LTD. For questions regarding this device must be made to which can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed ...
... 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient...on a circuit different from that to this device that are designed to radio communications. Cables Connections to this declaration, contact: Hitachi America, LTD. For questions regarding this device must be made to which can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed ...
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...not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or modify the Software. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS, WHERE-IS." By using this Hitachi digital television (the "DTV") and its parent and affiliate companies harmless from and against any third party software. 3. Trademarks. This License ... OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You shall not use such content. COPYRIGHT. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - Software Not for any way sublicense the Software. The Software is licensed, not sold. 1. Third Party Software....
...not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or modify the Software. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS, WHERE-IS." By using this Hitachi digital television (the "DTV") and its parent and affiliate companies harmless from and against any third party software. 3. Trademarks. This License ... OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You shall not use such content. COPYRIGHT. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - Software Not for any way sublicense the Software. The Software is licensed, not sold. 1. Third Party Software....