Hitachi 42HDS52, 55HDS52, 42HDS52A User Manual

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PLASMA TELEVISION

 

Operating Guide for

 

42HDS52, 42HDS52A and

 

55HDS52

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................

2-3

FIRST TIME USE .......................................................................................................................

4-20

THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................

21-38

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................

39-71

USEFUL INFORMATION..........................................................................................................

72-78

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE...........................................

79

APPENDIXES ............................................................................................................................

80-81

INDEX .............................................................................................................................................

82

As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION

Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma televisions.

Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI plasma television.

Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television.

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury.

16.Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer.

17.An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

18.If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

NEC National Electric Code

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-44 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Important Safety Instructions

Power source

This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.

To prevent electric shock, do not use the plasma television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.

Caution

Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the television does not operate properly,

unplug the plasma television and call your authorized dealer or service center.

Caution

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s warranty.

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

The plasma television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the television.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note

This plasma television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 and 15.122 of the FCC rules.

Public viewing of copyrighted material

Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note

This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A CableCARD provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable company.

Note

There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television.

Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the plasma television.

Prevention of screen damages

Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Such “SCREEN DAMAGES” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.

Lead Notice

This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in accordance with applicable environmental laws. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada).

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.

First time use

Accessories

Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.

Remote Control

Two “AA” size,

Table Top Stand

 

1.5V batteries

(42” models only)

Power Cord

Cleaning Cloth

 

2 IR Mouse Cable

Power Swivel Cable

 

 

(42” models only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Ferrite Core (see page 13)

Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the 55” models.

For U.S. models:

For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv

CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical.

2.This stand for use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. See important marking located on bottom of stand.

Remote Control Unit CLU-3852WL

Table Top Stand (P# QJ01831K).

(Part No. HL02066).

Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931).

Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021).

Power Swivel Cable (P# EW08431).

Power Cord (P# EV01841).

Ferrite Core (P# 2169513).

Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641).

 

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

1.Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off.

2.Insert two new “AA” size batteries for the remote control. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out.

3.Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.

4.Replace the cover.

BOTTOM VIEW

(Remote Control)

Press down and slide back to remove.

CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with ‘+’ and ‘-’ polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture resulting in leakage.

How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television

Wire

Wood screw two places

A B

 

 

30 cm (12 inches)

 

10 cm (4 inches)

10 cm (4 inches)

 

 

(a) Power Swivel

(b) Power Swivel

 

NOT USED

USED

 

C

D

42” 55”

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How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television

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 section of the room.

If the TV’s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system’s external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL

VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)

 

 

 

BEST

 

 

 

 

VERTICAL VIEWING

 

 

20

ANGLE

 

 

3’

 

 

 

0’

5’

10’

15’

20’

R

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

4" Minimum

80

BEST

 

 

 

 

HORIZONTAL

 

5'

 

10'

15'

20'

 

80

VIEWING ANGLE

 

4" Minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

S

When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. If you

have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the AIR terminal.

AIR

VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna

When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor

antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to

To second antenna

screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV.

CABLE To outdoor antenna or CATV cable

When both VHF and UHF antennas are

AIR

 

CABLE

 

 

To outdoor VHF

connected

 

 

 

 

or UHF antenna

Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV

 

 

 

antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the

 

 

 

antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for

To UHF

 

To outdoor antenna

the antenna mixer.

antenna

AIR

or CATV system

 

NOTE: Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may cause interference. Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is recommended.

Hook-up Cables and Connectors

Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.

AUDIO OUT

2

3.8mm

STEREO

RCA TYPE

MINI-PLUG

PLUGS

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Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions

In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 2138 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control.

POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD)

Turns the selected device on and off.

MODE INDICATOR

Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed.

SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD)

Changes the mode of the Universal Remote Control to control the device selected.

ASPECT BUTTON (TV)

Changes the aspect ratio of the TV.

DAY/NIGHT

(TV)

Toggles picture mode settings between DAY and NIGHT mode.

MENU BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR)

Accesses the OSD menu system.

CURSOR PAD/SELECT BUTTON

(TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR)

The Cursor Pad is used as a cursor to navigate through the OSD and INPUT menu systems. The Select button is used to Select/Activate highlighted menu items.

INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR)

Displays various information on the screen, such as channel information.

VOLUME WHEEL (TV, AMP/CD)

Scroll up and down to adjust the audio level of your TV. Push down on the wheel to mute.

NUMERIC BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD)

Used to manually enter the TV channel, and used for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD, INPUTS, and AV NET menu systems.

(-) BUTTON (TV,STB)

The (-) button is used when the remote is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input.

DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD)

Controls the functions of your VCR, DVD and audio devices.

PAUSE BUTTON (TV,PVR/VCR, DVD, AMP/CD)

Press to show and change the Freeze mode of the TV. Also used to pause other devices when the remote is in DVD, PVR/VCR, or AMP/CD mode.

PIP CONTROL BUTTONS (TV)

Press to show and change the Picture-in-Picture mode.

GUIDE BUTTON

(STB, CBL, PVR)

Accesses the program guide of other devices.

EXIT BUTTON

(TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR)

Exits out of the OSD, INPUTS or AV NET menu systems if their menu is displayed.

LAST CHANNEL BUTTON

(TV, CBL, STB, PVR)

Switches between the current and last channel viewed.

INPUTS BUTTON (TV, AMP)

Accesses the INPUTS menu system.

CHANNEL WHEEL

(TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD)

Scroll up or down to change channel. Push down on the wheel to access (FAV) Favorite Channel mode. (Favorite channel is only available for TV mode.)

LIGHT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR)

Press to use the back light feature. Can also be used to change backlight mode.

LEGEND

TV— Television VCR— Video Cassette Recorder/Player

CBL— Cable Box DVD— Digital Video Disc Player

STB— Set-Top-Box SAT — Satellite Receiver

NOTES: 1. The TV’s remote control sensor is located on the right bottom portion of the TV screen. To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for best results.

2.VCR precode is included in the PVR mode.

3.CD precode is included in the AMP mode.

4.Pressing any button will illuminate the backlight for 4 seconds.

Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls

FRONT VIEW

REAR/SIDE VIEW

POWER

CH+

 

CH-

 

URSORC

 

VOL+

 

VOL -

 

INPUT/EXIT

 

MENU/SELECT

 

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INPUT

PHOTO

S-VIDEO

 

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

 

SIDE POWER button

Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The “MAIN POWER” button must be at stand-by mode.

MENU/SELECT button

This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode.

PHOTO INPUT

Insert USB cable from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to view your digital still pictures (see pages 24-26).

INPUT/EXIT button

Press this button to access the INPUT menu. Press again to exit the MENU mode.

CHANNEL selector

Press these buttons until the desired channel

appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode.

VOLUME level

Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The

volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode.

Firmly bind the cables.

 

Thread the square

Hook the band

hole with the band.

to the claw.

NOTE: The Rear View of the 55” model is slightly different from the 42” models. One of the differences are the handles that are only present on the 42” models.

POWER button

Display Monitor MAIN POWER button

This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER” to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode.

The Main Power button is located on the broadside bottom, under the label “MAIN POWER”.

NOTE: When the “MAIN POWER” button is set to OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will stop and may eventually reset itself.

First time use

Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicating Lamp

Power Status

Operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Off

When the main power switch is set to

 

 

 

 

OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lights Red

Off

When the main power switch on the display

 

 

 

(Stand-by)

monitor is ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lights Green

On

Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lights Orange

Off

Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON

 

 

 

(Power Saving)

with no signal input except antenna

 

 

 

 

(no sync. signal).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use.

2.Remote Control can not turn ON/OFF the “MAIN POWER” of the display monitor.

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Rear Panel Connections

 

 

 

 

 

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Rear Panel Connections

CableCARD is installed

OR

CableCARD is not installed

Digital Cable

Acquiring Data.

Please wait.

In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider

CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1

Host: 123-456-789-1

Data: 123-456-789-1

Unit Address: 123-456-789-1

INSERT

Press EXIT to return

OR

Not an Authorized Channel

Connecting External Video Sources

Left Side Panel

Left Side Panel

INPUT 5

R

L/MONO

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-Video Cable (Optional, see note)

INPUT 5

PHOTO

 

 

PHOTO

INPUT

R L/MONO

 

INPUT

 

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

 

Ferrite Core Instructions:

1.Wrap once the USB cable (not supplied) on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as shown.

2.Fold and close the ferrite core while being careful not to pinch the cable.

Ferrite Core

(Supplied)

Input 5

Photo Input

Cable

Air

Input 1

Move SEL Sel.

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Rear Panel Connections

Cable TV coaxial cable

 

 

2-Way signal splitter

 

 

Outside

 

 

Antenna

VCR #1

DIGITAL

ANT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

IN

S-VIDEO V L

R

 

 

DIGITAL OUTPUT

 

 

AUDIO OUT

Optional

 

DVI

 

 

to

 

 

HDMI

Optional

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

PB/CB PR/CR L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO V

L

R

S-VIDEO V

L

R

Y

PB PR L R

 

 

INPUT

 

OUTPUT

 

 

OUTPUT

 

DVD Player

VCR #2

 

 

Laserdisc player, VCR,

 

HDTV Set-Top Box

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder, etc.

(PROVIDED)

(PROVIDED)

CONNECT TO

IR BLASTER CONNECT TO

IR BLASTER

NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.

Tips on Rear Panel Connections

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Connecting External Video Sources

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5

1.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 to the right.

2.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

3.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

4.Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.

5.Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned.

 

Back of

OUTPUT

VCR

 

VCR

 

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2.A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 14) but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line inputoutput connections.

3.When INPUT 3 or 4 are used, it is necessary to connect the video output of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the TV.

CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO

SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2 AND 5

1.Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right.

2.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

3.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

4.Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.

R

L

V S-VIDEO

 

OUTPUT

Optional

Back of VCR or Laserdisc Player

VCR or Laserdisc Player

5.Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned.

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2.A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 14), but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line inputoutput connections.

Connecting External Video Sources

CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 2

1.Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI

input as shown on the Rear panel below.

2.With DVI 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 on the Rear Panel below.

3.With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below.

4.Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUTS 1 or 2 to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player.

5.Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel viewed.

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2.The HDMI input on INPUT 1 and 2 contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of video contents.

3.HDMI is not a “NETWORK” technology. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of uncompressed video to a display.

4.The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper setup of device user settings determines final video appearance.

5.When using a DVI to HDMI cable, connect the Audio Out L and R cables at the same INPUT (1 or 2) as your HDMI INPUT (1 or 2).

HDMI input

or

HDMI

Cable

DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of

HDTV Set-Top-Box or

DVD Player

HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player

DVI to HDMI Input

 

 

 

or

or

 

DVI to HDMI

 

 

PR

PB

Cable

 

 

L

R

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Back of

 

 

HDTV Set-Top-Box or

OUTPUT

 

 

DVD Player

 

 

 

HDTV Set-Top-Box or

 

DVD Player

 

 

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Connecting External Video Sources

CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUIDO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR.

1.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.

2.Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or B- Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack.

3.Connect the cable from the PR/CR OUT or R- Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack.

4.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

5.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

6.Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box.

7.Select CABLE or AIR to return to the last channel tuned.

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2.See page 15 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

OUTPUT

Back of

L

R

Y

PB

PR

VIDEO

AUDIO DVD Player

 

 

 

 

OR

PR/CR PB/CB Y L

R

HDTV Set-Top Box

DVD Player

Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

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NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. If both are connected, S-

Video takes priority.

On-Screen Display The Remote Control First time use

Rear Panel Jacks

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. Each IR Mouse cable can connect up to 2 external Audio/Video components. Therefore, you can connect the Plasma Television with up to four components. Please see the following example of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player).

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK

1.Connect your external Audio/Video components to the Rear Panel shown below.

2.Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of the Rear Panel.

3.Place the IR mouse in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you wish to control.

 

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

Y

PB/CB PR/CR R

L

V

L

R

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

Infrared

 

Infrared

 

 

 

Sensor

 

 

Sensor

 

DVD Player

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

IR

 

 

 

 

Mouse

 

 

 

 

4.ACCESS THE AV NET SETUP WIZARD Press the MENU button.

5.Use the CURSOR PAD or channel scroll down to highlight SETUP.

6.Press the SELECT or CURSOR PAD button to select.

7.Use the CURSOR PAD or channel scroll to highlight the SET AV NET features then press the SELECT button.

8.Follow the Setup procedure on pages 58-67.

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

Upgrades

Quick Start Up

Move SEL Return

NOTE: 1. The Rear Panel has two IR BLASTER outputs which can control up to a total of four external components.

2.The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the external components infrared sensor for the AV Network to work. Double-sided mounting tape may be used to hold the IR Mouse in place.

3.The correct codes must be chosen for each of the Audio/Video components for the AV Network to function properly.

The Remote Control

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A/V NET

The Remote Control

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Freeze

 

 

Freeze

Freeze

Freeze

Freeze

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ASPECT button

Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options.

4:3 STANDARD

Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. Note: Use this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. Phosphors in the lighted area of the picture will age more rapidly than the gray areas.

4:3 EXPANDED

Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the display area in order to fill it.

4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2

Use these aspect modes to zoom in on conventional (4:3) sources.

16:9 STANDARD

Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD’s preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio.

16:9 ZOOM

Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect.

• Antenna-Analog

 

• S-Video/Video Input

 

(Auto Aspect: Off)

 

• HDMI-480i/480p Input

IMAGE INPUT

(Auto Aspect: Off)

 

Component-480i/480p Input (Auto Aspect: Off)

Note: Please see Appendix A on page 80.

Antenna-Digital (4:3)

S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter

Input (Auto Aspect: On)

• HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/

Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) IMAGE INPUT

• Component-480i/480p 4:3/

Letter Input

(Auto Aspect: On)

Note: Please see Appendix B on page 80.

• S-Video/Video 16:9 Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Auto Aspect: On)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• HDMI-480i/480p 16:9 Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Auto Aspect: On)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Component-480i/480p

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMAGE INPUT

 

 

 

 

16:9 Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Auto Aspect: On)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Please see Appendix C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on page 80.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Antenna-Digital (16:9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• HDMI-720p/1080i Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Component-720p/1080i

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Please see Appendix D

IMAGE INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on page 80.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: 1. The Aspect Style setting you select for an ANT input will automatically be set for the other ANT input. However, all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style settings.

2.Vertical position adjustments are directly available when you choose 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9 ZOOM aspect style (see also page 42).

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ANALOG/DIGITAL CHANNELS

Program Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main Picture

 

 

No Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Event Timer

 

--:-- AM

 

 

--:-- PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

INFO

 

 

 

ST

 

 

TV-14 V

 

 

 

 

 

11:00PM

 

 

 

Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

 

Broadcast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broadcast

 

Rating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Closed

 

 

Aspect Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Captioning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day/Night

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mode

 

 

 

 

 

Day

 

CC Off

 

 

 

16:9 Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to INPUT 3

S-IN:3

480i 11:00PM

INFO

Day CC Off

4:3 Expanded

When a Component Video: Y-PbPr

Input is connected to INPUT 1

YPBPR:1

480i 11:00PM

INFO

Day CC Off

4:3 Expanded

NOTE: 1. The Sleep Timer info will show momentarily after releasing INFO button.

2.The Aspect setting will not be shown if the channel is locked.

EXIT button

This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.

Input 5

Photo Input

Cable

Air

Input 1

Move SEL Sel.

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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.

Input 5

Photo Input

Cable

Air

Input 1

Move SEL Sel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next

SEL Thumbnail

[0-9] Jump

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please Enter

Picture Number

--

Picture No.

No. 02/08

Date

06/13/05

Resolution

2048x1536

File Name

DSC00467

Rotate

 

 

Slideshow

 

Device

 

NOTES: 1. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes.

2.The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is 999.

3.Press INFO button to show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in individual photos.

4.Digital photos recorded on a DVD-RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input.

5.Certain types of digital cameras may not work with this Photo Input.

6.Digital cameras with low battery power may not properly display your photos in this input.

7.The screen may show “Input device not detected” if the digital camera’s large capacity memory is fully loaded, or because of slow access time on some digital cameras. Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your Photo Input connections.

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NOTES:

1.

Automatic contrast reduction also applies during SLIDESHOW, then press any button to

 

 

continue.

 

2.

Photo file names modified on a computer should be 8 characters (Ex. ABCD1234.jpg). 1st

 

 

character: letters; 2nd to 4th: letters or numbers; 5th to 8th: numbers. Photo files should be

 

 

first placed on a sub directory name with 8 characters (Ex. 123ABCDE). 1st to 3rd: number;

 

 

4th to 8th: letters. The sub directory then should be placed on a main directory with a

 

 

“dcim” file name format.

 

3.

Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304; JPEG format should conform with DCF

 

 

Standard (Design rule for Camera File System).

 

4.

This TV set displays only digital pictures from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard.

 

 

Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a computer may not be displayed on the TV

 

 

set.

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