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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT52, 42HDT52A and 55HDT52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...42-90 USEFUL INFORMATION...91-98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 99 APPENDIXES ...100-101 INDEX ...102 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. Updated 04.25.06 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT52, 42HDT52A and 55HDT52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-41 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...42-90 USEFUL INFORMATION...91-98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 99 APPENDIXES ...100-101 INDEX ...102 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. Updated 04.25.06 PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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... electrodes and requirements for your warranty card and mail it to avoid injury from being walked on this plasma television. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for the grounding electrode. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the...model. proper grounding and, in the design of these products properly, this discharge unit, connection to the proper operation of HITACHI plasma televisions. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. The lightning flash with the apparatus. Follow instructions for (including amplifiers) ...
... electrodes and requirements for your warranty card and mail it to avoid injury from being walked on this plasma television. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for the grounding electrode. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the...model. proper grounding and, in the design of these products properly, this discharge unit, connection to the proper operation of HITACHI plasma televisions. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13. The lightning flash with the apparatus. Follow instructions for (including amplifiers) ...
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To prevent electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The plasma television should not be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. Note This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with liquids, such as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved...
To prevent electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The plasma television should not be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. Note This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with liquids, such as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved...
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...by pushing down and slide back to the (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. This plasma television product is not recommended. First time use only with Hitachi 42HDT52 and 42HDT52A. For U.S. models: / For optional accessories, please ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cables or G-...LINK Cables ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This stand for...
...by pushing down and slide back to the (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. This plasma television product is not recommended. First time use only with Hitachi 42HDT52 and 42HDT52A. For U.S. models: / For optional accessories, please ¿ 2 IR Mouse Cables or G-...LINK Cables ¶ Power Swivel Cable (42" models only) access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. This stand for...
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...are not included (Optional). 42" 55" 5 A B LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will be used , the Plasma television should be secured to the wall as shown below . 2. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of cable (Arrow mark ... cable for professional installer. Do not install by yourself. 4. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.
...are not included (Optional). 42" 55" 5 A B LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will be used , the Plasma television should be secured to the wall as shown below . 2. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of cable (Arrow mark ... cable for professional installer. Do not install by yourself. 4. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.
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... to reduce the reflection or the TV can be obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended.
... to reduce the reflection or the TV can be obtained by sitting directly in a different section of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended.
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...side of an audio amplifeier (not included). 7 Below are illustrations and names of your digital camera to the SubWoofer Input of the Plasma television. You must be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use Most video/audio connections between .... Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used . Use this cable for the best sound quality. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS ...
...side of an audio amplifeier (not included). 7 Below are illustrations and names of your digital camera to the SubWoofer Input of the Plasma television. You must be purchased from most stores that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use Most video/audio connections between .... Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used . Use this cable for the best sound quality. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS ...
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... all features and programming of the Remote Control. PAUSE BUTTON (TV,PVR/VCR, DVD, AMP/CD) Press to adjust the audio level of your TV. Television CBL - Digital Video Disc Player SAT - First time use the back light feature. Please see page 54) of the TV or the program guide of...-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Exits out of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to change backlight mode. Can also be programmed to mute. CD precode is only available for TV...
... all features and programming of the Remote Control. PAUSE BUTTON (TV,PVR/VCR, DVD, AMP/CD) Press to adjust the audio level of your TV. Television CBL - Digital Video Disc Player SAT - First time use the back light feature. Please see page 54) of the TV or the program guide of...-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Exits out of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to change backlight mode. Can also be programmed to mute. CD precode is only available for TV...
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... is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 27 and 28). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Thread the square hole with the band. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ VOLUME level Press these buttons...
... is set TV features to your digital still pictures (see pages 27 and 28). ብ INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. Thread the square hole with the band. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ VOLUME level Press these buttons...
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...connect anything to this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is of high-definition video and multichannel audio in a single cable. Your component outputs...inputs. To ensure no copyright infringement, the ቧ HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. the external components with your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). distribution of...
...connect anything to this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that is of high-definition video and multichannel audio in a single cable. Your component outputs...inputs. To ensure no copyright infringement, the ቧ HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ABOUT HDMI - Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. the external components with your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). distribution of...
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...on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, YPBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for more normal picture. 15 In this feature. Connecting the television directly to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 44) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the ...feature. • Your component outputs may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. Refer to use Tips on the television. 2. Video signals fed through a VCR may be labeled Y-CBCR. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 ...
...on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, YPBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for more normal picture. 15 In this feature. Connecting the television directly to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 44) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the ...feature. • Your component outputs may be used for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. MACROVISION NOTES: 1. Refer to use Tips on the television. 2. Video signals fed through a VCR may be labeled Y-CBCR. that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 ...
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IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. This connection also enables you to control the D-VHS from your TV On-Screen ...
IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. This connection also enables you to control the D-VHS from your TV On-Screen ...
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...) jack, as shown on using MONITOR OUT, refer to view the program from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO out jack on the TV Rear Panel. VCR...
...) jack, as shown on using MONITOR OUT, refer to view the program from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO out jack on the TV Rear Panel. VCR...
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... the Audio/Video components for the AV Network to the IR BLASTER output of the external components you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). This...772; or channel scroll to control. / G-LINK Infrared Sensor IR Mouse V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L DVD Player 4. Connect your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Follow the Setup procedure on pages 79-86.
... the Audio/Video components for the AV Network to the IR BLASTER output of the external components you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). This...772; or channel scroll to control. / G-LINK Infrared Sensor IR Mouse V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L DVD Player 4. Connect your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Follow the Setup procedure on pages 79-86.
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...CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel scroll down to 2 external Audio/Video components. One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with your cable box and VCR recording features. To access the TV Guide On-ScreenTM system, press the MENU button. 5. ... Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you want to work . 3. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). G-LINK connections are available on pages 49-53. The Plasma...
...CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel scroll down to 2 external Audio/Video components. One IR Mouse cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with your cable box and VCR recording features. To access the TV Guide On-ScreenTM system, press the MENU button. 5. ... Power Swivel Move SEL Select NOTE: 1. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you want to work . 3. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). G-LINK connections are available on pages 49-53. The Plasma...
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...776; button of the Source Access on the remote. During the illumination, if the LIGHT button is pressed, the illumination will now control your television. The TV mode indicator will now control your cable box (see page 34 for instruction on how to program the remote to light if the...will blink, indicating that the remote will turn off. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to program your satellite receiver. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will...
...776; button of the Source Access on the remote. During the illumination, if the LIGHT button is pressed, the illumination will now control your television. The TV mode indicator will now control your cable box (see page 34 for instruction on how to program the remote to light if the...will blink, indicating that the remote will turn off. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to program your satellite receiver. The TV mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will...
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... format aspect ratio. Set Channel List. Locks Change Access Code Change Lock access code. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of the Audio OSD are only available for... volume in light scenes. Select Optical Output options. NOTE: The Language, Digital Output, and the Dynamic Range Compression feature of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. The Signal Meter feature of movies and video types ...
... format aspect ratio. Set Channel List. Locks Change Access Code Change Lock access code. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of the Audio OSD are only available for... volume in light scenes. Select Optical Output options. NOTE: The Language, Digital Output, and the Dynamic Range Compression feature of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. The Signal Meter feature of movies and video types ...
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..., the disparity between 3 Contrast Mode settings. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will be selected and adjusted in the same manner. 2. Aspect Use this special feature to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Vertical position can be ...
..., the disparity between 3 Contrast Mode settings. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will be selected and adjusted in the same manner. 2. Aspect Use this special feature to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Vertical position can be ...
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.... BBE brings to all speakers. under license from BBE Sound, Inc. This feature can be selected and adjusted in your HITACHI television. Balance L R SRS Off BBE Hard TruBass Low Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel Off Treble This function...enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can then more clearly audible. If your HITACHI television is presented with a subwoofer, TruBass complements and enhances the bass performance. Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as ...
.... BBE brings to all speakers. under license from BBE Sound, Inc. This feature can be selected and adjusted in your HITACHI television. Balance L R SRS Off BBE Hard TruBass Low Audio Source Stereo Internal Speakers On Auto Noise Cancel Off Treble This function...enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can then more clearly audible. If your HITACHI television is presented with a subwoofer, TruBass complements and enhances the bass performance. Each voice, speaking or singing, each sound as ...
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... an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby® Digital only decoder; Select this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel. Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select between stations. Internal Speakers This function is ON. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this feature if the...
... an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby® Digital only decoder; Select this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel. Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select between stations. Internal Speakers This function is ON. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this feature if the...