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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. Updated 04.25.06 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.
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. Updated 04.25.06 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.
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...pcs.) Ferrite Core (P#2169513). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. This plasma television product is not recommended. ...Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the front glass panel. 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 the 55" models. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control...
...pcs.) Ferrite Core (P#2169513). REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. This plasma television product is not recommended. ...Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the front glass panel. 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 the 55" models. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control...
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... up and down on or blinks to control the device selected. MODE INDICATOR Turns on the wheel to access (FAV) Favorite Channel mode. (Favorite channel is used to adjust the audio level of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is displayed. Pressing any button will illuminate... the backlight for best results. 2. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on and...
... up and down on or blinks to control the device selected. MODE INDICATOR Turns on the wheel to access (FAV) Favorite Channel mode. (Favorite channel is used to adjust the audio level of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is displayed. Pressing any button will illuminate... the backlight for best results. 2. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on and...
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...turned ON/OFF manually. Press again to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your preference without using the remote. Firmly bind the cables. The volume level will ... only present on the TV screen. One of the TV screen. The Main Power button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to adjust the sound level. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. It can also be at stand-by remote control. Thread the square hole...
...turned ON/OFF manually. Press again to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" model is slightly different from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your preference without using the remote. Firmly bind the cables. The volume level will ... only present on the TV screen. One of the TV screen. The Main Power button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to adjust the sound level. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. It can also be at stand-by remote control. Thread the square hole...
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...1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is ON. Press the INPUTS button then use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor is turned off or in use Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator To...) Operating When the main power switch is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to OFF. First time use . 2. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to select...
...1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is ON. Press the INPUTS button then use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the display monitor is turned off or in use Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator To...) Operating When the main power switch is now ready for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to OFF. First time use . 2. Remote Control can not turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will appear to select...
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... may use composite video signal for both inputs. Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI is the next-generation all the way to your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster/G-LINK... audio and video inputs to this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. NOTE: 1. With this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. The GLINK connection will be...
... may use composite video signal for both inputs. Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI is the next-generation all the way to your television screen. ቩ IR Blaster/G-LINK... audio and video inputs to this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. NOTE: 1. With this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from Dolby Laboratories. The GLINK connection will be...
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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 / G-LINK DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI IEEE1394 DV INPUT Optional OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R 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/ G-LINK 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 / G-LINK DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI IEEE1394 DV INPUT Optional OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R 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/ G-LINK 14
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... the VCR or the laserdisc player to the last channel tuned. / G-LINK Back of R L V VCR OUTPUT VCR NOTE: 1. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 - Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to...video or line output. CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2 AND 5 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the TV. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT...
... the VCR or the laserdisc player to the last channel tuned. / G-LINK Back of R L V VCR OUTPUT VCR NOTE: 1. On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 - Connect the cable from the INPUTS menu to return to...video or line output. CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2 AND 5 1. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the TV. Refer to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT...
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... Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. It will be received by the TV. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with one another. When using IEEE1394 connections, ... TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 29). / G-LINK IEEE1394 DV INPUT IEEE1394 Cabl e LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGI TA L INTERF ACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) 19 Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 29). 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television...
... Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. It will be received by the TV. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with one another. When using IEEE1394 connections, ... TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 29). / G-LINK IEEE1394 DV INPUT IEEE1394 Cabl e LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGI TA L INTERF ACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) 19 Select the IEEE1394 option (see page 29). 2. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television...
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... The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which 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. Therefore, you wish 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...
... The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which 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. Therefore, you wish 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...
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...of the infrared sensor of the external components infrared sensor for D-VHS recording devices. 2. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features. Please see the following example of the Rear Panel. 3. Connect ...your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Follow the Setup procedure on both IR BLASTER ...
...of the infrared sensor of the external components infrared sensor for D-VHS recording devices. 2. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features. Please see the following example of the Rear Panel. 3. Connect ...your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Follow the Setup procedure on both IR BLASTER ...
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...-box). After releasing the LIGHT button, the TV mode indicator will blink 3 times to confirm the remote control mode. 2. If you press any button is pressed, the illumination will now control your cable box). 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 operate different types of VCRs...
...-box). After releasing the LIGHT button, the TV mode indicator will blink 3 times to confirm the remote control mode. 2. If you press any button is pressed, the illumination will now control your cable box). 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 operate different types of VCRs...
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...freeze the picture. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ...4708; ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (̇ or ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button...
...freeze the picture. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ...4708; ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS (̇ or ̈) buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button...
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The Remote Control • Antenna-Digital (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • Component-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter ... viewing time to display conventional (4:3) sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the source. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through...
The Remote Control • Antenna-Digital (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • Component-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter ... viewing time to display conventional (4:3) sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the source. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when you to adjust the images through...
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...more brightness and contrast to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see page 44 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will show momentarily after the Event Timer in... choose INPUT 2. Picture Format Program Desctiption Day CC Off Closed Caption setting 16:9 Standard 1:00AM Aspect Mode Event Timer. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to compete with room light. Select Day for numeric entries. NOTE: For automatic DAY...
...more brightness and contrast to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see page 44 for a description. ቪ MENU button The MENU button will show momentarily after the Event Timer in... choose INPUT 2. Picture Format Program Desctiption Day CC Off Closed Caption setting 16:9 Standard 1:00AM Aspect Mode Event Timer. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to compete with room light. Select Day for numeric entries. NOTE: For automatic DAY...
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...other information in this Photo Input. 6. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈. Picture No. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Contrast will decrease automatically if ... cameras may not work with this Photo Input. 5. Press INFO button to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Digital cameras with this input. 7. How to Use the Remote to show "Input device not detected" if the digital camera's large capacity...
...other information in this Photo Input. 6. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈. Picture No. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Contrast will decrease automatically if ... cameras may not work with this Photo Input. 5. Press INFO button to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Digital cameras with this input. 7. How to Use the Remote to show "Input device not detected" if the digital camera's large capacity...
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...press any button to select Device Drive. The sub directory then should be first placed on a chosen picture of the digital photos. This TV set . 28 Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to continue. 2. After 30 seconds, the slideshow will resume or press...slideshow of the slideshow. Photo file names modified on a computer should be displayed on a main directory 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 ̇). ...
...press any button to select Device Drive. The sub directory then should be first placed on a chosen picture of the digital photos. This TV set . 28 Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to continue. 2. After 30 seconds, the slideshow will resume or press...slideshow of the slideshow. Photo file names modified on a computer should be displayed on a main directory 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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... the first device on the menu list. 3. When using a CableCARD, this TV. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is Cable IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME POWER TV TV RESET Move STD SEL Select 00:00:00 Counter:-00:03:31 NOTES: 1....manufacturers. 5. Any compatibility problems with digital interface capabilities. Digital channels may contain Copy Control Information (CCI). How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with other manufacturers devices should be brought to the attention of some programs...
... the first device on the menu list. 3. When using a CableCARD, this TV. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is Cable IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME POWER TV TV RESET Move STD SEL Select 00:00:00 Counter:-00:03:31 NOTES: 1....manufacturers. 5. Any compatibility problems with digital interface capabilities. Digital channels may contain Copy Control Information (CCI). How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with other manufacturers devices should be brought to the attention of some programs...
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... of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to your regular tuned channels. Press the channel (CH) wheel to switch to select the desired channel. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will be performed by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ት BACKLIGHT button ...VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) until you are used to 30 when the TV is GREEN. 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 . Press the VOL...
... of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to your regular tuned channels. Press the channel (CH) wheel to switch to select the desired channel. Cable 22 The Remote Control Volume 8 Cable 22 / Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 / Mute 8 Closed Captioning will be performed by (-) DASH (example 15-1). ት BACKLIGHT button ...VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) until you are used to 30 when the TV is GREEN. 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 . Press the VOL...
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The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. The Green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture is only available with a 1080i signal. To ባ change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. Please refer to ...Sub Picture NOTES: 1. To select between main picture and PIP sub picture tuning, use the PIP button to move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. VCR NOTE: When using the PIP feature, one (1) of the inputs must be viewed in -Picture feature ...
The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for each. The Green highlighted channel display will appear in -Picture is only available with a 1080i signal. To ባ change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. Please refer to ...Sub Picture NOTES: 1. To select between main picture and PIP sub picture tuning, use the PIP button to move with separate tuning control for improved viewing enjoyment. VCR NOTE: When using the PIP feature, one (1) of the inputs must be viewed in -Picture feature ...