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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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...the quality, performance, and ease of service of antenna- Follow all servicing to comply with a dry cloth. 7. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for Our reputation has been built on this apparatus near any ventilation openings. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ...triangle, is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your HITACHI plasma television. Note to radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus Article 820-44 of these products properly, this section ...
...the quality, performance, and ease of service of antenna- Follow all servicing to comply with a dry cloth. 7. Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for Our reputation has been built on this apparatus near any ventilation openings. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ...triangle, is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your HITACHI plasma television. Note to radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus Article 820-44 of these products properly, this section ...
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... fully inserted to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as programs from other intellectual property rights. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as vases, should not...
... fully inserted to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as programs from other intellectual property rights. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as vases, should not...
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.... Ceiling mounting is capable of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. This stand for the front glass panel. use only with Hitachi 42HDT52 and 42HDT52A. For U.S. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. Replace the cover. ... Cloth Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This plasma television product is designed for the 55" models. See important marking located on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics...
.... Ceiling mounting is capable of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. This stand for the front glass panel. use only with Hitachi 42HDT52 and 42HDT52A. For U.S. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in instability causing possible injury. Replace the cover. ... Cloth Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This plasma television product is designed for the 55" models. See important marking located on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics...
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...are located in fig. (a) or (b). CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of cable (Arrow mark facing left) to the swivel slot of the Plasma Television. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set . In order to prevent an internal temperature increase, maintain a space of 10 cm (4 inches) ... screen. Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. Securing to a Wall 1. 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 recommended for best performance.
...are located in fig. (a) or (b). CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of cable (Arrow mark facing left) to the swivel slot of the Plasma Television. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set . In order to prevent an internal temperature increase, maintain a space of 10 cm (4 inches) ... screen. Wood screw two places Securing to a table-top 1. Securing to a Wall 1. 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 recommended for best performance.
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... speaker placement for the antenna mixer. If the TV's audio output will be connected to the side or behind the viewing area. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. AIR CABLE To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna To UHF antenna AIR To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna...
... speaker placement for the antenna mixer. If the TV's audio output will be connected to the side or behind the viewing area. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. AIR CABLE To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna To UHF antenna AIR To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna...
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... jack panel and side control panel. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the rear panel of the Plasma television. USB Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an S-Video feature in ...the side of the Plasma Television. You must be made with 42" Models) This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the Photo Input in place of common connectors...
... jack panel and side control panel. HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the rear panel of the Plasma television. USB Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an S-Video feature in ...the side of the Plasma Television. You must be made with 42" Models) This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the Photo Input in place of common connectors...
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... of the TV. PAUSE BUTTON (TV,PVR/VCR, DVD, AMP/CD) Press to mute. Also used to show and change the Freeze mode of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in -Picture mode. PIP CONTROL BUTTONS (TV) Press to change channel. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR...
... of the TV. PAUSE BUTTON (TV,PVR/VCR, DVD, AMP/CD) Press to mute. Also used to show and change the Freeze mode of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is included in -Picture mode. PIP CONTROL BUTTONS (TV) Press to change channel. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR...
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... possible to 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. One of the 55" model is located on the broadside bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to...
... possible to 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. One of the 55" model is located on the broadside bottom, under the label "MAIN POWER". ቦ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to...
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...an audio amplifier. ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs INPUTS 3 and 4 provide Y-PBPR jacks for use with S-VIDEO output capability. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that is of these inputs may use VIDEO, HDMI or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT...not intended for connecting equipment with an HDMI output connection. In this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. HDMI is the next-generation all the way to your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster/G-LINK This jack provides IR output to control Use ...
...an audio amplifier. ቨ Component: Y-PBPR Inputs INPUTS 3 and 4 provide Y-PBPR jacks for use with S-VIDEO output capability. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that is of these inputs may use VIDEO, HDMI or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT...not intended for connecting equipment with an HDMI output connection. In this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. HDMI is the next-generation all the way to your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster/G-LINK This jack provides IR output to control Use ...
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IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will enable you to control the D-VHS from ...
IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will enable you to control the D-VHS from ...
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... a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on using MONITOR OUT, refer to pages 88 and 89. The Volume of the Plasma TV to the Optical input of the VCR or Laserdisk player. Connect the cable from the Optical out to an external audio amplifier, connect the... shown on the right. VCR or other external components 3. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the amplifier is a fixed output. It does not output component video. 1.
... a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on using MONITOR OUT, refer to pages 88 and 89. The Volume of the Plasma TV to the Optical input of the VCR or Laserdisk player. Connect the cable from the Optical out to an external audio amplifier, connect the... shown on the right. VCR or other external components 3. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the amplifier is a fixed output. It does not output component video. 1.
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...(VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Press the SELECT or CURSOR PAD ̈ button to a total 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 equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. The IR Mouse must be used to hold the IR Mouse in front ...
...(VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player). Press the SELECT or CURSOR PAD ̈ button to a total 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 equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. The IR Mouse must be used to hold the IR Mouse in front ...
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... can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with your cable box to receive program listings and to 2 external Audio/Video components. Connect the IR Mouse cable to highlight TV GUIDE ON SCREEN. 6. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has IR BLASTER/G-LINK jacks...enable VCR recording features. The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the infrared sensor of the Rear Panel. 3. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Press the SELECT or CURSOR PAD ̈ button to the Rear Panel ...
... can use Connecting External Video Sources Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with your cable box to receive program listings and to 2 external Audio/Video components. Connect the IR Mouse cable to highlight TV GUIDE ON SCREEN. 6. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has IR BLASTER/G-LINK jacks...enable VCR recording features. The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the infrared sensor of the Rear Panel. 3. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Press the SELECT or CURSOR PAD ̈ button to the Rear Panel ...
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... selection. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be available in the picture without degrading picture quality. On-Screen Display 45 Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the...on the input signal to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. NOTE: Vertical Position will activate the circuitry for this to High for television viewing, the disparity between 3 Contrast Mode settings. It may be available. 2. Set NOISE REDUCTION to fill the screen. Video Aspect ...
... selection. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will not be available in the picture without degrading picture quality. On-Screen Display 45 Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the...on the input signal to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. NOTE: Vertical Position will activate the circuitry for this to High for television viewing, the disparity between 3 Contrast Mode settings. It may be available. 2. Set NOISE REDUCTION to fill the screen. Video Aspect ...
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... on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Screen Wipe If pattern mark occurs, use Screen Wipe (White Field Signal) for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED...
... on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Screen Wipe If pattern mark occurs, use Screen Wipe (White Field Signal) for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED...
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..., and extremely dusty places. Avoid placing the remote control in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on your HITACHI Plasma Television. If there is still no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor © © ©©©...for instance, when you go on vacation. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to the plasma screen. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as...
..., and extremely dusty places. Avoid placing the remote control in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on your HITACHI Plasma Television. If there is still no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor © © ©©©...for instance, when you go on vacation. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to the plasma screen. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as...
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... in high temperature environments. 10 Operation Operating altitude: 800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to appear within 24 hours. Please transport the plasma television in it did not tune to increase. TV Guide On-ScreenTM System Frequently Asked Questions My Guide listings disappeared after the short term... • Use the down arrow to receive a full 8 days of the PDP panel. I set a show I set to manufacture the plasma television. from that might affect the operation of electrical discharges inside the panel. This may take up to 5 days to highlight Edit Reminder, and press...
... in high temperature environments. 10 Operation Operating altitude: 800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to appear within 24 hours. Please transport the plasma television in it did not tune to increase. TV Guide On-ScreenTM System Frequently Asked Questions My Guide listings disappeared after the short term... • Use the down arrow to receive a full 8 days of the PDP panel. I set a show I set to manufacture the plasma television. from that might affect the operation of electrical discharges inside the panel. This may take up to 5 days to highlight Edit Reminder, and press...
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...against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any cables that interference will display television closed captioning, ( or paragraph 15.119 of the FCC Rules. Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada. This Plasma Television receiver will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses... the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help...
...against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any cables that interference will display television closed captioning, ( or paragraph 15.119 of the FCC Rules. Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada. This Plasma Television receiver will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses... the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help...
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Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 98/44.5 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.5 97 Useful Information
Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 98/44.5 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.5 97 Useful Information