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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDS52, 42HDS52A and 55HDS52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-71 USEFUL INFORMATION...72-78 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 79 APPENDIXES ...80-81 INDEX ...82 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDS52, 42HDS52A and 55HDS52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...39-71 USEFUL INFORMATION...72-78 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 79 APPENDIXES ...80-81 INDEX ...82 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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.../tv CAUTION: 1. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. This stand for use only with other apparatus is capable of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 1 Ferrite ...for the 55" models. Use with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. See important marking located on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing down and slide back ...
.../tv CAUTION: 1. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) Press down and sliding the back cover off. 2. This stand for use only with other apparatus is capable of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries ´ Table Top Stand (42" models only) º 1 Ferrite ...for the 55" models. Use with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. See important marking located on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the remote control. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing down and slide back ...
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..., CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is only available for TV mode.) LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Press to use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to operate different types of your TV. CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down...
..., CBL, PVR) Displays various information on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is only available for TV mode.) LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR) Press to use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to operate different types of your TV. CHANNEL WHEEL (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Scroll up and down...
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... button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF manually. It is for stand-by remote control. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and 9 right (̈) buttons when in ... button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is located on the broadside bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the 42" models. ቨ POWER ...
... button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF manually. It is for stand-by remote control. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and 9 right (̈) buttons when in ... button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is located on the broadside bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the 42" models. ቨ POWER ...
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... (lights orange) if there is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to OFF. Press the INPUTS button then use . 2. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the remote control to make sure the Display Monitor is ON. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate.
... (lights orange) if there is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to OFF. Press the INPUTS button then use . 2. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the remote control to make sure the Display Monitor is ON. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate.
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... input. 4. Your component outputs may be controlled by the A/V network feature. In this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. HDMI is the next-generation all the way to your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output ...; of HDMI Licensing LLC. 11 Y-CBCR. Rear Panel Connections First time use ቢ Antenna Input ቢ ባቨቩ ቧ The remote control allows you to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 41). 5. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in ...
... input. 4. Your component outputs may be controlled by the A/V network feature. In this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. HDMI is the next-generation all the way to your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output ...; of HDMI Licensing LLC. 11 Y-CBCR. Rear Panel Connections First time use ቢ Antenna Input ቢ ባቨቩ ቧ The remote control allows you to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 41). 5. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in ...
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HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER 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 DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Optional 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 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 DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R Optional 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.
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... to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. You can control up to a total of the Rear Panel. 3. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to... the IR BLASTER output of four external components. 2. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Press the SELECT or CURSOR PAD ̈ button to hold the IR Mouse in front of the Audio/Video components for the ...
... to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. You can control up to a total of the Rear Panel. 3. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can use Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to... the IR BLASTER output of four external components. 2. Connect the IR Mouse cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Press the SELECT or CURSOR PAD ̈ button to hold the IR Mouse in front of the Audio/Video components for the ...
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... page 34 for 4 seconds. To operate your television. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Television and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source... Access on the remote. AUTOMATIC MODE (Default mode) In Automatic mode, if any remote control button, the buttons will now control your cable box (see page 31 for 10 seconds. To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is pressed, the illumination will light ...
... page 34 for 4 seconds. To operate your television. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Television and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source... Access on the remote. AUTOMATIC MODE (Default mode) In Automatic mode, if any remote control button, the buttons will now control your cable box (see page 31 for 10 seconds. To operate your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is pressed, the illumination will light ...
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.... Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to ቫ ቱ motion. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button ቢ Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for ባ instructions on how to set ...the remote control to TV ቤ ብ mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቦ ቤ SOURCE ACCESS ...
.... Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to ቫ ቱ motion. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button ቢ Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for ባ instructions on how to set ...the remote control to TV ቤ ብ mode.) ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቦ ቤ SOURCE ACCESS ...
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...on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you choose 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see also page 42). 23 Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this mode for only...of the source. Depending on page 80. Phosphors in the lighted area of the phosphors. IMAGE INPUT NOTE: 1. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect...
...on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you choose 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see also page 42). 23 Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this mode for only...of the source. Depending on page 80. Phosphors in the lighted area of the phosphors. IMAGE INPUT NOTE: 1. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect...
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...Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button is only applicable when the remote control is connected to choose INPUT 3. PM ST TV-14 V Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Closed Captioning Day CC Off Cable 6 11:...GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button when you want to check the channel being used. NOTE: For automatic ...
...Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB). ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button is only applicable when the remote control is connected to choose INPUT 3. PM ST TV-14 V Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Closed Captioning Day CC Off Cable 6 11:...GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of the Plasma TV. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button when you want to check the channel being used. NOTE: For automatic ...
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...view THUMBNAIL. 4. Please Enter Picture Number -- 6. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left side panel of the TV. 1. Digital cameras with this input. 7. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your photos in this Photo Input. 5. Input 5 Photo Input ...Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in the left on some digital cameras. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is selected. Press the INPUTS button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. ...
...view THUMBNAIL. 4. Please Enter Picture Number -- 6. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left side panel of the TV. 1. Digital cameras with this input. 7. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your photos in this Photo Input. 5. Input 5 Photo Input ...Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in the left on some digital cameras. First time use The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is selected. Press the INPUTS button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. ...
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...digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Rotate Slideshow Device Start Interval 30sec Rotate Slideshow Device ̇ Drive B ̈ NOTES: 1. This TV set . 26 Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be displayed on a computer should be first placed on... are up to start a slideshow of the slideshow. The sub directory then should conform with the slideshow. 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...
...digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Rotate Slideshow Device Start Interval 30sec Rotate Slideshow Device ̇ Drive B ̈ NOTES: 1. This TV set . 26 Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be displayed on a computer should be first placed on... are up to start a slideshow of the slideshow. The sub directory then should conform with the slideshow. 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...
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...772;) until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to select channels, lock access code, etc. To reduce the sound to one half of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV)...desired channel. Use the CHANNEL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. For Digital Channels, use The Remote Control 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 (̄). 27...
...772;) until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to select channels, lock access code, etc. To reduce the sound to one half of the remote control. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV)...desired channel. Use the CHANNEL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. For Digital Channels, use The Remote Control 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 (̄). 27...
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... appear in -Picture is not available with every press of the CURSOR PAD buttons. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to view antenna inputs on the channel list. 28 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of the four different... while viewing other programs from any of the main picture. You can not be viewed in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use connection at right to cycle through the four different modes. When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable ...
... appear in -Picture is not available with every press of the CURSOR PAD buttons. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. This Two Tuner feature allows you want to view antenna inputs on the channel list. 28 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of the four different... while viewing other programs from any of the main picture. You can not be viewed in -Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. Use connection at right to cycle through the four different modes. When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial cable ...
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...Yes - -- - -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. Main Picture Sub Picture Picture-in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures... or Thumbnails. Digital Tuner 16:9 4:3 -- -- Yes Yes - -- - -- Available only in Analog tuner. 29 The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - Yes1 Yes1 - Press the ...
...Yes - -- - -- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Use the remote CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to stop on the screen. Main Picture Sub Picture Picture-in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures... or Thumbnails. Digital Tuner 16:9 4:3 -- -- Yes Yes - -- - -- Available only in Analog tuner. 29 The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Yes Yes Yes Yes -- - Yes1 Yes1 - Press the ...
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... before you pressed the EXIT button will be the one frame of the picture you are currently viewing (only the 3 sub-pictures will freeze). The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will...
... before you pressed the EXIT button will be the one frame of the picture you are currently viewing (only the 3 sub-pictures will freeze). The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will...
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...SOURCE ACCESS buttons (̇ or ̈) on pages 37-38. Aim the remote at the front of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four... until the batteries are for operating the TV. 31 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable box as stated above procedures, please consult your cable box operating guide. 3. The Remote Control The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions Operating the ...
...SOURCE ACCESS buttons (̇ or ̈) on pages 37-38. Aim the remote at the front of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. If the cable box does not turn off , try a different four... until the batteries are for operating the TV. 31 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable box as stated above procedures, please consult your cable box operating guide. 3. The Remote Control The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions Operating the ...
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...BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. In the unlikely event that matches your set -top-box/ satellite receiver code has not been ... set -top-box/satellite systems. 2. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for your set -top- box/satellite receiver. ቢ This remote is programmed for operating the TV. 32 The Remote Control The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions...
...BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER buttons These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded settop-box/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the from the remote control. In the unlikely event that matches your set -top-box/ satellite receiver code has not been ... set -top-box/satellite systems. 2. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for your set -top- box/satellite receiver. ቢ This remote is programmed for operating the TV. 32 The Remote Control The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions...