O nsplre PLASMA TELEVISION Operating 42HDT52, 55HDT52 MPORTANT Guide for 42HDT52A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and ................................................................................. FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN USEFUL DISPLAY .............................................................................................
SAFETY POINTS YOUR YOU SHOULD HITACHI PLASMA KNOW ABOUT prong. The wide blade or the third prong TELEVISION provided for your safety. If the provided not fit into your outlet, replacement Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of sewice of HITACHI plasma televisions. 10. Protect is also foremost in our minds these units. To help you operate properly, this section illustrates in the design tips which of benefit to you.
Power source This plasma authorized television is designed volts 60 Hz, AC current. 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. to operate on 120 by Macrovision.
Checkto makesureyouhavethefollowingaccessories beforedisposingof the packingmaterial. O Remote Control O Two "AA" size, _ Table Top 1.5V batteries Q 2 Ferrite Core Stand (42" models (see page 13) only) o Note: Power Cord Cleaning Please visit our website for optional accessories for the Cloth 55" models. For U.S. models: For optional 2 IR Mouse Cables or Power Swivel Cable accessories, please access our web site at: (42" models www.hitachi.
To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma Display stand as shown below. 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position. Wire 2. Secure the television 4 inches away from the using the wall mount to the wall as shown in fig. (a) or (b).
VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different If the TV's audio output system's external section of the room.
Most video/audio phono connections connectors. purchased Before purchasing components 300-Ohm Twin This outdoor Lead adapter Phono Connector Used on all standard television's Coaxial RF signals located and input connector types required to an panel. Connector or cable TV) to the video cable to produce Optical Cable This cable is used to connect an Optical Audio VCRs and laser- feature in place of the a high quality picture. to an audio amplifier ® with In jack.
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FRONT VIEW FI REAR/SIDE Iml VIEW , @ SIDE POWER button Press this button _ "' to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFR It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by @ ................................................. mode.
® POWER light indicator To turn the monitor ON, press the switch located on the lower right monitor. A red stand-by indicator the lower right corner of the front illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ON/OFF operation.
@ Antenna Input The remote control two separate and AIR. allows you to switch 75-Ohm RF antenna 6 between inputs, CABLE ,.F @ Audio/Video INPUTS By using the INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 button, the CURSOR and T), and the SELECT button • of the remote control, 8 #2T2..........................I PAD (A or CURSOR ....g,. PAD you can select each video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc.
® Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input using the sub woofer cable (not provided). ® Upgrade If the CableCARD is properly the TV will display the following installed or not installed, respective screens. Card This card slot is for future software upgrades. HITACHI will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive notification, please complete warranty card.
Thefrontpanel jacksareprovided asaconvenience toallowyoutoeasily connect yourvideocamcorder, digital camera orDigital Video Camcorder asshown inthefollowing examples: Left Side PaeeE N_'U 5 '_"v%'_'_?,,o&o LAUDIO" VIDEO SVIDEO Ferdte Wrap Core Instructions: once the USB cable or IEEE 1394cable (not supplied)on the Ferdte m m ferrite core near the Photo Input Core Core or IEEE1394 Inputas shown. S-Videocable Fold and close the ferrite core while being careful not to pinch the cable.
DJGi F,_L OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVI to HDMI 3 i l-- ! Iii DVDPlayer _[ HDTV Set Top Box (PROVIDED) CON N ECT TO IR BLASTER/ G-UNK I 14
• S-VIDEO, YPBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device Rear Panel. • Refer to the operating your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in the example on page 14).
CONNECTING SOURCE 1. 2. 3. 4. A VIDEO TO INPUT1 AND STEREO AUDIO - INPUT5 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. A,o @ @ oAoLo Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
CONNECTING HDMI A COMPONENT OR DVI CAPABILITY SOURCE TO INPUT WITH 1 OR 2 Connect the HDMI or DVI output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel below. With DVl output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack as shown the Rear Panel below, 3.
CONNECTING AUDIO 1. 2. SOURCE A COMPONENT TO INPUT AND STEREO 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR. Dletelv J Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear panel below. s when, rJicture, )e abrlo_ Dac/e ?b Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or BY OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3, 4, 5, 6. 7.
CONNECTING DIGITAL A COMPONENT INTERFACE SOURCE CAPABILITY WITH TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1, Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as a Digital VCR or AVHD (External Recorder, to the IEEE1394 Hard Drive) Digital input terminals shown below. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television the external device to communicate with one another.
CONNECTING SOURCE t. A VIDEO TO INPUT AND 1_ INPUT MONAURAL 2 OR INPUT AUDIO 5 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. A,R@ @ °ABLE _ RS 4.
Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control, You can use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks.
YourHitachiPlasma Television is equipped with a G-LINK feature.
In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate 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.
(9 POWER button Press this button the remote instructions d)-- to turn the TV set on or off when is in TV mode. (See page 23 for on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) /TV DVD GBL STB PVR AMP_ _O O O O O Or -@ SOURCE ACCESS Q...- ASPECT DAY/NIGHT ® MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ® SOURCE ACCESS (< or I_) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode.
(_) ASPECT button Press this button received, to quickly the picture format change the picture format ratio allows you to adjust 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect images. ratio. Depending on the input signal format the following options. 4:3 ZOOMI/ZOOM2 mode to display Side panels conventional (gray areas) are placed left and right of the image to preserve aspect ASPECT the images through ratio of the source. (4:3) to the conventional modes to zoom in on (4:3) sources.
® DAY/NIGHT button @ Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Day for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light. Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more detailed picture (see page 44 for settings changes). @ EXIT button This button will exit all On-Screen CURSOR PAD/SELECT All the On-Screen (_ Display. ID and if the TIMER ANALOG/DIGITAL GUIDE button Press this button to select.
PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera, USB Drive or memory cards USB drive using the Photo Input in the left side panel of the TV. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is selected. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD •. 2. 3. 4. Press the CURSOR PAD • or • to access the next or previous photo. Press the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL.
ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD •) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD •). SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the digital photos. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to cycle through the interval time from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Press the SELECT button to stop on a chosen picture of the slideshow. After 30 seconds, the slideshow will resume or press the SELECT button again to continue with the slideshow.
IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with digital interface capabilities. When an IEEE1394 device is not connected When an IEEE1394 device is connected 1, Press INPUT button, CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select IEEE 1394. 2. Use CURSOR PAD I_ to select connected device (example D-VHSl). 3, Use CURSOR PAD cursors to highlight POWER. 4, Press the SELECT button to power on the device. 5. Use CURSOR PAD cursors to select D-VHS operation. 6.
® LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to toggle between the current and last channel viewed. ® VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (A or T) until you obtain the desired sound level, Press the channel (CH) wheel to switch to Favorite (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN.
YourHITACHI Plasma TVincorporates TwoTuner technology designed forimproved viewing enjoyment. ThisTwoTuner feature allows youtoviewantenna inputs onboththemainpicture andsubpicture simultaneously, withseparate tuning contro_ foreach. When aDigital channel isviewed inthemainpicture, theDigital channel cannotbeviewed inthesub picture. AndwhentheAnalog channel inputisviewed inthemainpicture, theAnalog channel inputcannot beviewed inthesubpicture. TheCABLE andAIRinputcannot beviewed inPIP modeatthesame time.
PiP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in Memory) and displays them as PIP subpictures or Thumbnails. Press the SELECT button to stop on a chosen channel. Use the remote CURSOR PAD A, ,, _1 or • to navigate the Thumbnails.
(_) PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE). Freeze SPLIT FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will freeze).
Operating box. the precoded This remote is designed cable boxes. to operate You must first program match the remote pages 40-41 function for your cable different TV O types of the remote to OVD O OBL @ STB O SOURCE ACCESS system of your cable box (refer to for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box.
Operating the precoded function box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate for your set-top- different types _/ 0 of DVD 0 CBL 0 SOItIf set-top-box/satellite the remote systems. systems F_R 0 AMP 0 ._CCISS You must first program to match the remote top-box/satellite codes). STB ® system of your set- (refer to pages 40-41 for pre- 1. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite 2. Aim the remote control box/satellite systems. 3, To switch systems.
Operating player. the precodod This remote is designed DVD players. to operate different You must first program match the remote pages 40-41 function for your DVD TV O types of the remote DVD ® CBL 0 STB 0 PVR 0 AMP 0 SOURCE ACCESS to system of your DVD player (refer to for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your DVD player.
Operating VCR/PVR the precoded (Personal This remote VCRs/PVRs. function Video for your Recorder). is designed to operate different types of You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR/PVR pages 40-41 for pre-codes). Turn ON your VCR/PVR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR/PVR. 3, To switch pre-coded DVD O O CBL O STB PVR AMP O @ O SOURCE ACCESS (refer to 1. to VCR/PVR TV mode, .
Operating the precoded function for your Audio component. This remote is designed to operate different TV O types of DVD O CBL O STB O PVR O AMP @ SOURCE,ACCESS Audio component. You must first program to match the remote system (refer to pages 40-41 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your Audio with the Remote. 2. Aim the remote component control the remote of your Audio component you wish to control at the front of your Audio component.
INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it's ENTER (ENT) button to access specified input of the TVt Setup for this feature is the applicable to the remote control's normal mode only and only applies to the DVD, CBL, STB, PVR and AMP modes. Select the desired device mode (DVD, CBL, STB, PVR, or AMP) by using your SOURCE buttons (,4 or I_) to position the corresponding 2. DAV/_IGHT _ the LED indicator to selection.
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Press MENU ontheremote control todisplay the different features onyourHITACHI Plasma TV, UsetheCURSOR PAD(buttons A, y, CHANNEL item. WHEEL to navigate Press EXIT on the remote from a menu. _ and I_) or to a different control GUIDE MENU to quickly menu exit INPUTS This part of the screen shows which selections are available.
Channel Video Picture Mode Select between modes; the two picture Day and Night. Channel List tint. Change Access sharpness. Engage Lock Contrast Adjust Brightness Color Adjust brightness. Adjust color. Tint Adjust Sharpness Adjust Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense contrast. color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color, set to Standard for standard Black and White reddish colors Scan Code Enhance Contrast light scenes.
Video Select VIDEO to adjust picture picture settings and improve quality. You can independently the Video Inputs to your preference performance and pleasure customize to increase depending upon the video program being viewed. selected input will reset to initial conditions. Picture Mode Use this function settings 1. from automatic only the picture your TV's performance, Use the CURSOR select 2.
Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium color or set to BlacWWhite for more reddish color. Black for accurate Enhancement Use this function Contrast to enhance to choose between level of Black, set to Normal Noise the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low, middle and high. Mode Use this function 3 Contrast for a balanced Mode settings.
Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode or use of the PIP modes. 1. Press the CURSOR 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK PANEL Reset to return to the previous Video This function mode. PAD 4 or • to set to ON or OFE SIDE menu. Settings allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings 1. Use CURSOR 2. highlight functions. Press the SELECT PAD A, • 3. Reset Video Settings.
Select AUDIO toadjust theTVtoyourpreference and toimprove thesoundquality. 1. Press CURSOR PAD • or• toselect menu item. 2. Press CURSOR PAD< or I_ to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to the main menu. Treble This function controls the high frequency controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Bass This function audio to all speakers. Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers.
Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the external speakers.
TV Guide On Screen The TV Guide On-Screen that provides your area. program times a channel system lineup are automatically a day.
Screen 4: Screen 7: DoyouhaveaCable boxconnected? Thisscreen shows thecorrect waytosetupthe UsetheCURSOR PAD • and• tohighlight your Cable boxwiththeG-LINK. Please confirm choice, thenpress theSELECT button tocontinue. connection (seePage 22).Press theSELECT IfYES:Please seeScreen 5. button tocontinue. If NO:Please seeScreen 12. Screen 5: Which TVinputistheCable boxplugged into? AIR/CABLE: Please seeScreen 6. INPUT 1/2:Please seeScreen 7.
Screen 10: Screen 13: TheTVGuide OnScreen system willtestthecode Please confirm yourinitial settings. Usethe ofyourCable box.NoTV,Cable orremote buttons CURSOR PAD• and• to highlight your choice, should bepressed whileperforming theautomatic then press the SELECT button to continue. test.Afterthetesting process iscomplete, the If YES, FINISH SETUP PROCESS: Please see screen 14. setupprocedure willcontinue, seescreen 11. If NO, REPEAT SETUP PROCESS: screen 1.
Screen 16: Thisscreen shows thecorrect waytosetupthe VCRwiththeG-LINK. Please confirm connection (seePage 22).Press theSELECT button to continue. Screen 17: UsetheCURSOR PAD• and• tohighlight your VCRbrandorchoose "NotListed" ifnotlisted, thenpress theSELECT button tocontinue. Screen 18: Please turnonyourVCRand Screen 19: TheTVGuide OnScreen system willtestthecode ofyourVCR.NoTV,VCRorremote buttons should bepressed whileperforming theautomatic test.
Screen 22: Congratulations! TheTVGuide OnScreen system setupiscomplete. Press theSELECT buttonto finalize. Screen 23: Thelastscreen gives tipsonusingtheTVGuide OnScreen system. Press theSELECT button to exittheSetup.
Using the TV Guide This free interactive make watching On Screen program and recording TV shows The TV Guide On Screen system • Listings: Displays • Search: • Recordings: • Schedule: • Setup: System guide provides consists the available The advanced program listings much easier. of 5 main services: program Allows you to find shows Displays up to 8 days of TV programming.
NAVIGATING THE TV GUIDE • Press the GUIDE button ON SCREEN while watching SYSTEM TV Video-_,.- to access the TV Guide On Screen system. The LISTINGS screen will be presented with the current show displayed • Use the CURSOR Window in the Video Window. PAD 4, I_, A, and • to highlight program, and press the SELECT program (if it is currently any button to tune to that airing) or channel (if the program airs in the future).
TV Guide On Screen Icons Icon NAME DESCRIPTION 1, Progress Bar Elapsed 2. Info Icon Indicates Info Box has additional 3. HDTV Program is presented 4. New Program is new (not a repeat). co Closed 5. _:_ 6. TV Rating 7. Record Once 8. Record Daily time in current Captioning program sizes and information. in High Definition. is available. TV rating for the program. Program Program channel is set to record one time.
Five (S) Services: • LISTINGS • SEARCH • RECORDINGS • SCHEDULE • SETUP Press the MENU button to access the Episode EPISODE OPTIONS • Go to Service • Watch • • Set a recording Set a reminder • Tune to the channel while a program Options Panel is highlighted Panel Menu. Menu: Bar Now LISTINGS: The LISTINGS displayed service screen is always the first service when accessing the TV Guide On Screen system. GO TO SERVICE BAR: Select to highlight the Service Bar.
SEARCH: The SEARCH service screen allows programs by the following: • Keyword • Alphabetical • Category • HDTV • Movies * • Sports Children • Educational • News • • Variety Series you to find 2. Press the CURSOR PAD • to highlight a subcategory (Example: ALL). Press the SELECT button movies organized Press the INFO button highlighted while the SEARCH service on the Service Bar to display to display is a Help screen. 4.
Example: Keyword Search 6. A list of all the shows that matched the keyword is displayed. The Keyword words 1. search allows you to enter a word or to find a program From the Search Screen, or • to highlight SELECT button. 2. title that matches. use the CURSOR KEYWORD, Use the CURSOR PAD 4 and then press the PAD • or • to highlight NEW SEARCH in the Panel Menu, and then press the SELECT button. Use the CURSOR program, display PAD • all play times.
RECORDINGS: Screen A) Highlight The RECORDINGS Service screen displays a list of SELECT button programs. previously recorded or currently recording programs on an IEEE1394 recording device connected to the T_L a program, and then press the to view a summary List - Select to display of all recorded every recorded episode for a program. (Example: Screen B) Highlight an episode to display an Info Box with program information. Press the MENU button Episode Options Panel Menu.
SCHEDULE: How The SCHEDULE Service screen allows you to review, edit and delete Record and Remind events. The Record to Record: SEARCH, record options settings Services. can be set in the LISTINGS, and SCHEDULE Services. for a program There are 3 ways to set a program Use the RECORD button Once with the current the RECORD frequency Cancel. highlighted while the SCHEDULE on the Service Bar to display Service button Use the CURSOR PAD • or • default setting.
UseManual Recording: FromtheSERVICE bar,usetheCURSOR PAD or1_tohighlight theSCHEDULE. Press the MENU buttontodisplay theSchedule Options Panel Menu. Recording Conflict: A recording conflict message will appear if: , A program set to record overlaps with part of another , program previously set to record. A program set to record overlaps with the program previously set to auto-tune (see page 63). Select these options: ° Record Anywayoverride tune.
How to set a reminder: ° Set Manual , 1. From the Service 1. 2. Set from the Panel Menu Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to highlight program and press the MENU Episode Options access the Panel Menu. Use the CURSOR REMINDER a button to access 2.
Reminder Notification Depending on your option settings, banner will appear Press the SELECT Banner SETUP: at the scheduled button reminder appears, If no choice is made within Conflict A remind conflict the banner A program * Change System settings ° Change channel display * Change default options Press the INFO button highlighted message will appear set with an auto-tune same start time as an existing * Press the automatically.
CHANGE SYSTEM Use this option completing SETTINGS: 1. if you want to change something initial TV Guide On Screen system after From the SETUP Screen, to highlight setup. Change Use the CURSOR Channel Display, PAD • and then press the SELECT button. From the SETUP screen, use the CURSOR PAD • to highlight Change system settings, and then press the SELECT button to reconfirm your settings. 2. Highlight button 2.
CHANGE DEFAULT OPTIONS: Use this option to change • General Defaults • Record Defaults • Remind Defaults • IR Defaults RECORD DEFAULTS default settings: 1. 2. GENERAL DEFAULT OPTIONS 1. From the SETUP screen, use the CURSOR or • to highlight Change Default Options press the SELECT button.
IR DEFAULTS IR Defaults lets you modify if your cable box and/or the channel dialing defaults VCR is not changing channels properly. 1. From the SETUP screen, to highlight Change the SELECT button. 2. Use the CURSOR use the CURSOR Default Options PAD • and then press PAD • or • to highlight defaults and then press the MENU button access the IR Defaults Panel Menu. IR to Enter the chosen information in the Panel Menu fields.
Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER options, run Auto Channel and Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR highlight 2. to set your Antenna Scan, PAD A, • Check Signal Meter or CHANNEL WHEEL to function Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD • to select. Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER antenna to optimize highlight Auto Channel 1. 3. CABLE to PAD • Scan or • and memory. or CHANNEL WHEEL or AIR. PAD • or I_ to highlight the or RESET option. Press the SELECT SCAN.
Channel List This function labeled MEMORY which 1. 2. (SCAN}, Press the SELECT are protected are by LOCK and (FAV) CHANNELS. PAD to navigate the Channel List. iiiiiiiiiiiiii button to select ON or OFF on the and LOCK columns. To select LOCK column, (Default 4. which Use the CURSOR channels have been added to CHANNEL are your FAVORITE SCAN 3. allows you to review which (CH ID}, which access input the access code.
Locks This function selected will block out the picture channel or video input. keep the TV from being viewed and sound of the It can also be used to for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code. 1. Use the CURSOR WHEEL LOCKS 2. Press the SELECT Change 1. PAD A, • to highlight menu.
Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent you feel may be inappropriate 1. Use the CURSOR of any movie that due to its content. PAD &, • to select the MOVIE to block. 2, viewing or CHANNEL RATING category Press SELECT to block the MOVIE have selected. Once rating is selected, PG-13, all movies WHEEL that you want RATING that you for example rated PG-13 and higher (R, NC-17, and X) will be blocked. 3.
TV Ratings Use "IV RATINGS program content. 1. to prevent the viewing Use the CURSOR PAD A, • category Press SELECT have selected. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select "IV RATING to return to the previous menu. TV Parental Guide the "IV RATING that you 2. TV-Y to block due to its or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the "IV RATING want to block. Ratings TV-Y7 TV-G The themes audience, TV-14 TV-MA FV V and elements in this program including children from ages 2-6.
Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. 2, Use the CURSOR PAD A, • or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN (ENG) that you have selected. selected, for example television programs C8+, all movies automatically.
Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS French according programs (FRN) to block to various that you feel might be inappropriate 1. 2, Use the CURSOR PAD A, • or CHANNEL to select the CANADIAN category that you want to block. to block selected, for example programs be blocked 3. RATINGS the CANADIAN (FRN) that you have selected. television ratings in its content.
Timers Select TIMERS Day/Night to set your Clock, Sleep Timer and Timer. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons • or • to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT Set The button Clock The Clock must be adjusted DAY/NIGHT TIMER feature. 1. to select. Use the CURSOR TIME before you can use the button ZONE settings. • to highlight Use CURSOR the chosen buttons • or I_ to set TIME ZONE and press SELECT to set. 2. Press CURSOR button • to select Date.
Set Sleep Timer Select this feature minutes 1. to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Press the CURSOR PAD • repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. This feature is not available until the clock is set. 1. Use the CURSOR PADS to highlight SET DAY/NIGHT TIMER settings. 2. Press the SELECT 3.
Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR the sub-menu 2. PAD A, V, • and I_ to select of your choice. Press the SELECT button to select. Menu Preference Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD. Set the Language This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD • or I_ to select the language of your choice. 2.
SettheMenuBackground Thisfunction allows youtochoose fromtwomenu backgrounds. Use the CURSOR 1, SET THE PAD • MENU or • to highlight BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD _ or I_ to select shaded or solid. Select SOLID 2, for a black background picture can be seen behind select SHADED visible. 3. Screen and a light background Press EXIT to quit menu or select is MENU PREFERENCE to return to previous menu.
Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the live video inputs. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD A, • to highlight the video inputs. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD •, • to select your choices. INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically tune to INPUT 4 when it detects INPUT 4. 1, turn the TV on and a video signal to Use the CURSOR PAD &, •, • or • to highlight and select the AUTO LINK setting your choice.
AV NET SETUP WIZARD RECEIVER Setup) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 8O ( Example: A/V 10. Use the CURSOR PAD 4, •, • and • to highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. 11. Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to select the TV Input that connects to the video and audio output of the A/V Receiver. 12. Use the CURSOR PAD •, •, • and • to highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. 13.
15. If you would like to label your A/V Receiver Source, use the CURSOR PAD • or • to highlight " Yes " then press the SELECT button to continue. Selecting " No " will bypass the Source labeling. 16. Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to select your A/V Receiver Sources. 17. Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to label your A/V Receiver Sources. 18 Use the CURSOR PAD •, •, • and • to highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV NET SETUP Setup ) 20.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to choose the brand name of your DVD. Press the CURSOR PAD • to highlight the IR CODE Set, then use the CURSOR PAD • or • to choose the preset IR Code. Use the CURSOR PAD • to highlight the " POWER " Test button. These On-screen buttons are called " Soft Keys ". Press the SELECT button to pass the Power command through the IR Mouse and onto the DVD. ( Repeat steps 9 to 11 until finding the IR code that will power up the A/V Receiver.
5. 6. 7. Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to select "Other" from brand name choices. Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to highlight "Learning Mode" then press the SELECT button. 10. If the IR code transfer was successful, the screen below appears, then select "OK" to continue setup. 11. Select another Soft Key to learn or select DONE to move on to the next screen. 12. Select the Test button VOL • to check the response of the device to this command.
16. 17. 18. Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to select the A/V Receiver Source if you have connected the Monitor Out and Optical Out to the A/V Receiver. Select "Not Connected" if not used. Use the CURSOR PAD •, •, • and • to highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next step. If you would like to label your A/V Receiver Source, use the CURSOR PAD • or • to highlight "Yes", then press the SELECT button to continue. Selecting "No" will bypass the Source Labeling. 23.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Use the CURSOR PAD • or • to choose the device you wish to learn. (Example: DVD 3) Select NEXT to continue. Select the DVD 3 softkey to learn. (Example: PLAY • button). Select NEXT to continue. Press and hold the • "Play button" of the DVD remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at a distance of 3.2 feet or 1 meter maximum. 13.
19. 20. 86 Continue with the normal procedures to setup TV Input, Monitor Out, Optical Out and the labeling of the source buttons. Select "YES" to setup another device or select "No thanks, I'm done" to exit the AV NET setup.
Set Closed Closed Caption Captions sound effects which are displayed program 1. are the dialogue, of a television Use the CURSOR Your local TV these programs PAD ,, I_, • and/or or home video on the TV screen. guide denotes and select the function 2. narration, program as _ and • or [_. to highlight to change. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET CLOSED CAPTION Caption to return to the previous menu.
Set Monitor This feature Out will select the source of the Monitor Output. Monitor: Select video MONITOR signals to output of the chosen (CABLE, AIR, INPUT A!V device. the audio and input source 1-5) to a VCR or other "IV Tuner Out: Select "IV TUNER and video Source signals (CABLE, OUT to output the audio of the last watched Antenna AIR). Fixed Select AUDIO OUT FIXED to have the Audio at fixed volume.
"IVTUNER OUT:Available Monitor OutSignals Monitor InputMode S-Video YES S-Video ANT ANT DigitalNoMacrovision (Air or Cable) Channel Macrovision Tuner L/R YES ANT S-Video Analog Channel Video HDM! 1 S-Video 1 Video ! [ Y-PbPr Input 2 HDM! 2 S-Video 2 Video 2 I Y-PbPr Input 3 Y-PbPr 3 Video 3 Input4 Y-PbPr 4 Video 4 Input5 S-Video 5 Video 5 Input 1 Out(TV Video YES ANT YES ANT YES ANT YES ANT YES ANT YES ANT Out) HiFi YES ANT YES ANT YES ANT YES ANT digital only Upgrades This feature
Set Stand-By Mode This function ON or OFR feature, sets the IEEE1394 Certain in which in Stand-By digital devices Mode to have a power save the device automatically powers when not in use (sleep mode). Only by setting IEEE1394 mode function be able to control Use CURSOR Stand-By" Power to ON, will the TV a device that is in sleep mode. PAD • or • to highlight "IEEE1394 and press SELECT to set this option.
DO DO NOT Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not clean your screen with strong or a chemically Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened treated Do not place rubber used if the screen tape on your Plasma Television. Place your Plasma Television dusty dirty. away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your Plasma Avoid repeatedly instance, or vinyl touching products or cellophane the screen. places.
IGNITION NOISE: Blackspotsorhorizontal streaks mayappear, picture mayflutterordrift. Usually caused byinterference fromautomobile ignition systems, neonlamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television direct path and the other objects. Changing signal following is reflected the direction two paths. from tall buildings, or position One is the hills or some other of the antenna may improve reception.
1. Plasma Television Troubleshooting Xlotes _,buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet Buzzing sound from Plasma "com. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing display panel. _ound is normal and is not a malfunction. Some infrared rays are emitted from the plasma television panel that might affect the Infrared interference Dperation of other infrared controlling equipment.
TV Guide On-Screen quiestions Frequently TM Remind feature. asked Choose continued Highlight Schedule date, start and stop time, channel If I add a recorder do I change or change my cable service, Highlight 2) Use the down arrow to select Change System Settings. the Setup Service 3) Follow the on-screen in the Guide. • Show information reads "No Listing." What during the last Guide information is updated update (download). the Guide, lineup.
PLUG AND PLAY This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This Class B digital apparatus Cet appareil numerique Cable Compatible complies de la classe Television with Canadian Best Apparatus- conforme Television This Plasma Television receiver will display paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules. AGENCY REGULATORY Federal ICES-003. a la norme NMB-003 c&blocompatible, television du Canada. Canada.
Audio: • MTS Stereo/SAP • TruBass • 40W Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • New AV Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote control 2 JR Mouse cables included • Illuminated • • Power Management: Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification • _CableCARD cable operator • and Preprogrammed Digital Multimedia Content Control your local Interface)(High Protection V1.
42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (Ibs./kg): 98/44.5 ? 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (Ibs./kg): 135.6/61.
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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this "Agreement') is a legal agreement between EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. use within North America you ("you" or "your'), in your capacity as the owner digital television (the "DTV"), and HITACHI America, re-export the Software. You specifically export the Software: (i) to any country Electronics system Division software Upgrade ("HITACHI").
Appendix A: IMAGE INPUT INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT Air or Cable -- NTSC 4:3 (Analog Channels INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 480i/480p 16:9 Letter 4:3 VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT On/Off 16:9 off off off On/Off Off Off Off On/Off Off Off Off On/Off Letter 4:3 No Info. INPUT 1-5 S-Video I Video NTSC 16:9 16:9 Letter Letter 4:3 4:3 No Info. INPUT 3 & 4 Y-PbPr 480i/480p 16:9 16:9 Letter Letter 4:3 4:3 No Info.
THINGS TO CHECK WHEN USING THE Appendix E AftertheCableCARD hasbeensuccessfully installed, a CableCARD / CableCARD Services CableCARD Information menu appears intheSETUP 1. Check that the CableCARD is properly inserted menu oftheOn-Screen Display. Follow theinstructions belowtoaccess theCableCARD the CableCARD slot. Information menu. 1. Press theMENU button ontheRemote Control to 2. Remove the CableCARD by pressing the eject access theMainMenu screen. button and pull the CableCARD straight out. 3.
A Canadian Ratings (Frn) ................ M Accessories, .......................... Antennas (Connecting) .................. Aspect Ratio ...................... Audio TruBass ........................... Audio Settings ..................... Audio Source ........................ Auto Noise Cancel ..................... A/V Network .................... 4 6 25, 45 47 47-48 48 48 21, 79-86 B Balance ............................. Bass ................................ Black Enhancement ....................
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