Hitachi 42HDS52, 55HDS52, 42HDS52A User Manual

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.

2

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.

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.

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.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NEC National Electric Code

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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.

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Accessories

First time use

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

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.

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

 Power Cord

 Remote Control

 Two “AA” size,

1.5V batteries

BOTTOM VIEW

(Remote Control)

Press down and slide back to remove.

 2 IR Mouse Cable

 Cleaning Cloth

 Table Top Stand

(42” models only)

 1 Ferrite Core

(see page 13)

For U.S. models:

For optional
accessories, please
access our web site at:

www.hitachi.us/tv

 Power Swivel Cable

(42” models only)

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

Securing to a table-top

1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the
clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma
Display stand as shown below.

2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure
the set firmly in position.

Securing to a Wall

1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the
wall except when mounted using the wall mount
bracket.

2. Secure the television to the wall as shown in fig. (a)
or (b).

NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of

the Plasma Television. Blocking
the ventilation holes might cause fire
or defect.

2. In case of an abnormal symptom,
unplug the AC cord.

3. If you purchased the wall mount
bracket option, please ask for
professional installer. Do not install
by yourself.

4. If the Power Swivel feature will not be
used, the Plasma television should be
secured to the wall as shown in
fig. (a).

5. If the Power Swivel feature will be
used, the Plasma television should be
secured to the wall as shown in
fig. (b). The wires need to be long
enough to allow the television to turn
30˚ to the left and right.

Caution when moving the main unit

As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two
people are required to transport it safely. Whenever the
unit is moved it should be lifted forward using the top
and base on both sides of the Television for stability.
When moving the Television, lift the handles (42”
models), support the top frame (55” models) and the
bottom frame as shown below. Do not grab the
speakers or the back cover when lifting.

ANTENNA

Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable
TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good
outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best
performance. However, if you are located in an
exceptionally good signal area that is free from
interference and multiple image ghosts,
an indoor antenna may be sufficient.

LOCATION

Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor
illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen.
Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free
flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the
set. In order to prevent an internal temperature
increase, maintain a space of 10 cm (4 inches) from the
sides/back of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches)
from the top of the television to the wall. To avoid
cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased
chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
temperatures can become excessively hot, for
example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance,
etc.

CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE

Connect one end of cable (Arrow mark facing left) to
the swivel slot of the Plasma Rear Panel. Connect the
other end (Arrow mark facing front)to the swivel slot of
the Table Top Stand.

TURNING RADIUS

The maximum turning radius is 30˚ (left and right). Do
not place any objects on the path of the monitor when
using the power swivel feature.

NOTE: The Table Top Stand and Power Swivel cable

for model 55HDS52 are not included
(Optional).

To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury
it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface.

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First time use

How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television

B

A

(a) Power Swivel

NOT USED

(b) Power Swivel

USED

Wood screw
two places

Wire

42” 55”

30 cm (12 inches)

10 cm (4 inches)

10 cm (4 inches)

C

D

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How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television

First time use

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)

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.

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

When both VHF and UHF antennas are
connected

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
the antenna mixer.

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

cable is recommended.

20

3’

0’

5’

10’

BEST

VERTICAL VIEWING

ANGLE

15’

20’

R

S

4" Minimum

4" Minimum

L

80

BEST
HORIZONTAL

5'

10'

VIEWING ANGLE

80

15'

20'

S

To outdoor antenna

CABLE

or CATV cable

AIR

To second antenna

AIR

CABLE

To outdoor VHF
or UHF antenna

To UHF
antenna

AIR

Antenna Mixer

To outdoor antenna
or CATV system

300-Ohm Twin Lead Cable

This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an
antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

Phono Connector

Used on all standard video and audio cables which
connect to inputs and outputs located on the
television’s rear jack panel and front control panel.

“F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector

For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the
antenna jack on the television.

S-Video (Super Video) Cable

This cable is used on camcorders, VCRs and laser­disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the
standard video cable to produce a high quality picture.

Optical Cable

This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with
an Optical Audio In jack. Use this cable for the best
sound quality.

HDMI Cable

This cable is used to connect your external devices
such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with
an HDMI output connection to the TV’s HDMI input.

Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug)

Used on all standard video and audio cable which
connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack
panel and front control panel.

USB Cable

This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the
Photo Input in the side of the Plasma television.

IR Mouse Cable (Provided)

Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output of your Plasma
Television when A/V Network is used. You must place
the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window
of your cable box and VCR. This connection allows
your TV to control your cable box and VCR.

Power Swivel Cable (Provided in 42” models)

This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the
rear panel of the Plasma Television.

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Hook-up Cables and Connectors

First time use

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

3.8mm
STEREO
MINI-PLUG

2
RCA TYPE
PLUGS

8

Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions

First time use

POWER BUTTON

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

Turns the selected device on and off.

SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS

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

Changes the mode of the Universal Remote

Control to control the device selected.

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

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

DAY/NIGHT

(TV)

Toggles picture mode settings between

DAY and NIGHT mode.

ASPECT BUTTON

(TV)

Changes the aspect ratio of the TV.

PIP CONTROL BUTTONS

(TV)

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

MENU BUTTON

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

Accesses the OSD menu system.

(-) 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.

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.

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.

LIGHT BUTTON
(TV, CBL, STB, PVR)

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

INFO BUTTON

(TV, STB, CBL, PVR)

Displays various information on the screen,

such as channel information.

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.)

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.

VOLUME WHEEL

(TV, AMP/CD)

Scroll up and down to adjust the audio level of your

TV. Push down on the wheel to mute.

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.

INPUTS BUTTON
(TV, AMP)

Accesses the INPUTS menu system.

MODE INDICATOR

Turns on or blinks to show remote control

mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons

are pressed.

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.

LEGEND
TV — Television VCR — Video Cassette Recorder/Player
CBL — Cable Box DVD — Digital Video Disc Player
STB — Set-Top-Box S A T — 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.

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Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls

First time use



R

AUDIO

L/MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUTINPUT

PHOTOPHOTO

INPUT 5INPUT 5

POWER

CH

CH

CURSORCURSOR

VOL

VOL

INPUT/EXIT

MENU/SELECT

+

+

-

-





















Firmly bind the cables.

Thread the square
hole with the band.

Hook the band
to the claw.

REAR/SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

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

 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.

햴

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.

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.

NOTE: When the “MAIN POWER” button is set to

OFF or the TV is unplugged, the clock will
stop and may eventually reset itself.

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 POWER light indicator

To turn the monitor ON, press the main power
switch located on the lower right side of the
monitor. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on
the lower right corner of the front bezel will
illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for remote
ON/OFF operation.

 REMOTE CONTROL sensor

Point your remote at this area when selecting
channels, adjusting volume, etc.

 LEARNING AV NET sensor

Point your equipment’s remote control at this area
while using the AV NET Learning Wizard.

 SIDE INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 5)

Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up
from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your
favorite show or new recording. Press the INPUTS
button then use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT
button on the remote control to select INPUT 5. If
you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into
the left audio jack.

Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls

First time use

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.

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).

 Antenna Input

The remote control allows you to switch between
two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLE
and AIR.

 Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4

By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD (
and ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD
 of the remote control, you can select each video
source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect
external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders,
laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have
mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left
audio jack).

햴 MONITOR OUT & HI-FI AUDIO OUT

These jacks provide fixed and variable audio and
video signals (CABLE/AIR, INPUT 1, 2 and 5)
which are used for recording. Use the S-VIDEO
Output for high quality video output. Component
signal to INPUT 3 and 4, and HDMI inputs will not
have monitor output.

 Optical Out (Digital Audio)

This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your
audio device that is Dolby

®

Digital and PCM

compatible, such as an audio amplifier.

NOTE: *Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

 S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 and 2

INPUTS 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video)
jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO
output capability.

NOTE: 1. You may use HDMI, VIDEO or S-VIDEO

inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only
one of these inputs may be used at a time.

2. S-VIDEO output may be used for
recording, only when the input is of S­VIDEO type.

 HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition

Multimedia Interface)

ABOUT HDMI – HDMI is the
next-generation all digital interface for consumer
electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution
of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in
a single cable. Because digital television (DTV)
signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that
pristine high-definition images retain the highest
video quality from the source all the way to your
television screen.

Use the HDMI input for your external devices such
as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an
HDMI output connection.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

NOTE: 1. The HDMI input is not intended for use

with personal computers.

2. Only DTV formats such as 1080i, 720p, 480i
and 480p are available for HDMI input.

 Component: Y-P

BPR Inputs

INPUTS 3 and 4 provide Y-P

BPR jacks for

connecting equipment with this capability, such as
a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use
composite video signal for both inputs.

NOTE: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and

S-VIDEO to INPUT 1, 2 or 5 at the same

time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input.

2. Your component outputs may be labeled
Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the
components B-Y output to the TV’s P

B

input and the components R-Y output to
the TV’s P

R input.

3. Your component outputs may be labeled
Y-C

BCR. In this case, connect the component

C

B output to the TV’s PB input and the

component C

R output to the TV’s PR input.

4. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to
obtain optimum picture quality when using
the Y-P

BPR inputs (see page 41).

5. To ensure no copyright infringement, the
MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal,
when using the Y-P

BPR jacks.

6. INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can be
used for composite video and component
video input.



IR Blaster

This jack provides IR output to your external
components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.).
With this connection, your external components
can automatically be controlled by the A/V network
feature. This connection will allow you to control
the external components with your Plasma
Television’s remote control in TV mode.

 For Service Use Only

Do not connect anything to this terminal.
Specifically for Service use only.

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Rear Panel Connections

First time use






















12

 Subwoofer Out

Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the
external audio component input using the sub
woofer cable provided.

 Upgrade Card

This card slot is for future software upgrades.
HITACHI will notify you if a software upgrade is
required for your TV. In order to receive written
notification, please complete and return your
warranty card.

 To Power Swivel Connector

Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand.

 CableCARD Slot

This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided
by your local cable operator to gain access to
chosen cable channels. Please call your local cable
operator if this service is available before
requesting a CableCARD (also known as Point of
Deployment (POD) module).

1. Connect a coaxial cable to cable terminal of
the Rear Panel Jacks.

2. Insert the CableCARD into the slot (Top of card
should be facing towards you as shown
below).

NOTE: 1. A digital cable subscription is required.

2. Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the

CableCARD slot.

If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the
TV will display the following respective screens.

After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second
screen below appears. The third screen below will
appear if a channel is not authorized for viewing. Press
the EXIT button to exit the second screen.

Please take note of all information on the screen (you
will provide this information to your cable operator).
Call your cable operator and give them the information
from the card to start your cable service.

NOTE: Please see Appendix E on page 80 for

additional CableCARD information.

Rear Panel Connections

First time use

TINSERT

T

CableCARD is installed

OR

CableCARD is not installed

Digital Cable

INSER

INSER

OR

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

Press EXIT to return

Not an Authorized Channel

The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown
in the following examples:

NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the

played back picture may be abnormal.

2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-Video cable in place of the standard video cable.

3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV.

4. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input.

5. If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use the S-VIDEO cable in place of the VIDEO cable.

The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set
Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the
owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.

The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to
accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and
audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.

Before Operating External Video Source

Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to show the
INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD ( and ) to select the Antenna or Input of your choice. Then press
the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD  to confirm your choice (see page 24).

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Connecting External Video Sources

First time use

INPUT 5

INPUT 5

INPUT

PHOTO

INPUT

PHOTO

Ferrite Core Instructions:

Left Side Panel Left Side Panel

INPUT 5

R

L/MONO

AUDIO

S-Video Cable

(Optional, see note)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO



PHOTO
INPUT

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.

INPUT 5

PHOTO

VIDEO



S-VIDEO

Ferrite Core

(Supplied)

R

L/MONO

AUDIO

INPUT

Input 5
Photo Input
Cable
Air
Input 1
Move SEL Sel.

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Rear Panel Connections

First time useThe Remote ControlOn-Screen Display

A

NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.

Cable TV coaxial cable

2-Way signal splitter

Outside

ntenna

VCR #1

OUTPUT

ANT
IN

VLR

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Optional

DVI

to

HDMI

OUTPUT

YP

B/CBPR/CR

L R

DVD Player

(PROVIDED)

Optional

V L R

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VCR #2

CONNECT TO
IR BLASTER

V L R

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

Laserdisc player, VCR,
camcorder, etc.

(PROVIDED)

Y P

P

B

OUTPUT

HDTV Set-Top Box

L R

R

CONNECT TO
IR BLASTER

• S-VIDEO, YPbPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that
have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this
feature.

• If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the
Rear Panel.

• Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting
your hook-up cables.

• A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line
output (INPUT: 1 in the example on page 14). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on
line input-output connections.

• Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each input jack.

• COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 3 & 4) connections are provided for high performance components, such as
DVD players and set-top-boxes. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your
device has this feature.

• Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y
output to the TV’s PBinput and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PRinput.

• Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components CBoutput to the
TV’s PBinput and the components CRoutput to the TV’s PRinput.

• It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPRinputs. (See
page 41)

• To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the

Y- PBP

R

, and

HDMI input jacks.

• Input 1 or 2 can accept HDMI signal.

• S-VIDEO monitor output may be used for recording only when the input is of S-VIDEO type.

• When using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal.

MACROVISION NOTES:

1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be
distorted on the television.

2. Connecting the television directly to the Audio /Video output of a Set-Top-Box will assure a more normal
picture.

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Tips on Rear Panel Connections

First time use

16

Connecting External Video Sources

First time use

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.

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.

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.

OUTPUT

Back of
VCR

VCR

Optional

Back of VCR or

R L V

OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

Laserdisc Player

VCR or Laserdisc Player

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Connecting External Video Sources

First time use

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

DVI to HDMI Input

or

HDTV Set-Top-Box or
DVD Player

P

P

R

LR

OUTPUT

HDTV Set-Top-Box or
DVD Player

DIGITAL OUTPUT

B

DIGITAL OUTPUT

or

HDMI
Cable

Back of
HDTV Set-Top-Box or
DVD Player

DVI to HDMI

Cable

or

Back of
HDTV Set-Top-Box or
DVD Player

18

Connecting External Video Sources

First time use

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/CBOUT or B­Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV
set top box to the INPUT (PB)jack.

3. Connect the cable from the PR/CROUT or R­Y 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

L R Y P

HDTV Set-Top Box

AUDIO

L R

Back of
DVD Player

P

B

R

OR

VIDEO

PR/CR PB/C

DVD Player

OUTPUT

B Y

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MANAURAL AUDIO
SOURCE TO INPUT 1, INPUT 2 OR INPUT 5

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 on the
right.

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

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

4. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to
return to the previous channel.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an
external audio amplifier, connect the system as
shown on the right. The “OPTICAL OUT” from the
Rear Panel is a fixed output. The Volume of the
amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the
Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal
outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability.

1. Connect an optical cable from the Optical out to
the Optical input of a separate Stereo System
Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the
right.

CONNECTING MONITOR OUT

The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and
audio of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. It
does not output component video.

1. Connecting S-Video:

Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of
the Rear Panel to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of
the VCR or Laserdisk player.

Connecting Video:
Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of
the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO
out jack on the TV Rear Panel.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN R of the

VCR or the laserdisc player to the OUTPUT
(AUDIO/R) jack on the TV Rear Panel.

3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of the

VCR or the laserdisc player to the OUTPUT
(AUDIO/L) jack on the TV Rear Panel.

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Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

First time use

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

Video takes priority.

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Back of VCR

VCR

Stereo System Amplifier

R L V

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VCR or other external

components

OPTICAL

INPUT

Optional

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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.

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.

First time useThe Remote ControlOn-Screen Display

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.

OUTPUT

YP

R L

B/CBPR/CR

V L R

OUTPUT

Infrared
Sensor

IR
Mouse

VCR

Infrared
Sensor

DVD Player

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

In addition to controlling all the functions on your
HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is
designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV
(Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite
receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video
equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys
are grouped together in one area.

To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote
control at the remote sensor of the Television and
select the TV by pressing the  or  button of the
Source Access on the remote. The TV mode
indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will
now control your television.

To operate your VCR, point the remote at the
remote sensor of the VCR and select PVR by
pressing the  or  button of the Source Access
on the remote. The PVR mode indicator will blink,
indicating that the remote will now control your
VCR (see page 34 for instructions on how to
program the remote to control your VCR).

To operate your PVR (Personal Video Recorder),
point the remote at the remote sensor of the PVR
and select PVR by pressing the  or  button of
the Source Access on the remote. The PVR mode
indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will
now control your PVR (see page 34 for instruction
on how to program the remote to control your
PVR).

To operate your cable box, point the remote at the
remote sensor of the cable box and select the
CABLE (CBL) by pressing the  or  button of the
Source Access on the remote. The CBL mode
indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will
now control your cable box (see page 31 for
instructions on how to program the remote to
control your cable box).

To operate your set-top-box or satellite receiver
point the remote at the remote sensor of the set­top-box and select the SET-TOP-BOX (STB) by
pressing the  or  button of the Source Access
on the remote. If you have a satellite receiver, use
this button to program your satellite receiver. The
STB mode indicator will blink, indicating that the
remote will now control your set-top-box (see
page 32 for instructions on how to program the
remote to control your set-top-box).

To operate your DVD player, point the remote at
the remote sensor of the DVD player and select
DVD by pressing the  or  button of the Source
Access on the remote. The DVD mode indicator
will blink, indicating that the remote will now
control your DVD Player (see page 33 for
instruction on how to program the remote to
control your DVD
player).

To operate additional audio equipment, point the
remote at the remote sensor of the component you
wish to control and select AMP by pressing the 
or  button of the Source Access on the remote.
The AMP mode indicator will blink, indicating that
the remote will now control your audio equipment
(see page 35 for instructions on how to program
the remote to control additional Audio/Video
equipment).

NOTE: When you press any remote control button,

the buttons will light up. The illumination will
light a few seconds during this time. The
buttons will appear to light if the room is
dark.

There are two modes of lighting the Remote Control buttons.
They are the Automatic and Manual modes.

AUTOMATIC MODE (Default mode)

In Automatic mode, if any button is pressed (including the
LIGHT button), the illumination will light for 4 seconds.

MANUAL MODE (Optional mode)

In Manual mode, the illumination will only work when the
LIGHT button is pressed. When the LIGHT button is pressed,
the illumination will light for 8 seconds. During the illumina­tion, if the LIGHT button is pressed, the illumination will turn
off.

CHANGING LIGHTING MODES (Automatic to
Manual/Manual to Automatic)

1. Place the Remote Control in TV Mode by using the
SOURCE ACCESS

 and  buttons. The TV mode

indicator will blink 3 times to confirm the remote control
mode.

2. Press and hold the LIGHT button for 10 seconds. After
releasing the LIGHT button, the TV mode indicator will
blink 3 times to confirm the mode switch.

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The Remote Control

The Remote Control

A/V NET

22

 POWER button

Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when
the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for
instructions on how to set the remote control to TV
mode.)

 MODE Indicator

Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode.

햴 SOURCE ACCESS ( or ) buttons

Press these buttons to select remote control mode.

 SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button

Hold down this button while entering your device
code to program the remote (see pages 31-38).
You can also use this button in an optional Input
access feature (see page 36).

 PAUSE button

Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture.
Press the EXIT button to return the picture to
motion. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to
cycle through the three different freeze modes (see
page 30).

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

The Remote Control





햴


































Freeze

Freeze

Freeze

Freeze

Freeze

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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

The Remote Control

 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.

• Antenna-Analog

• S-Video/Video Input

(Auto Aspect: Off)

• HDMI-480i/480p 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)

• 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

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

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).

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.

IMAGE INPUT

IMAGE INPUT

IMAGE INPUT
IMAGE INPUT

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 DAY/NIGHT button

Press this button to toggle between Day and Night
picture mode settings. Select Day for day time
viewing with more brightness and contrast to
compete with room light. Select Night for night
time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a
more detailed picture (see page 41 for settings
changes).

NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode

settings, see page 54.

 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button

See separate section on pages 28-30 for a
description.

 MENU button

The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.

 INFO button

Press this button when you want to check the
channel being received, the picture source, if the
channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program
(SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is
set.

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.

 CURSOR PAD/SELECT button

All the On-Screen Display features can be set or
adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD, except for
numeric entries. The CURSOR PAD will highlight
functions or adjust and set different features. Press
the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and
press the SELECT button to select.

 GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite

Receiver (SAT)/Set-Top-Box (STB) mode
only]

The use of this button is only applicable when the
remote control is in (CBL) and (SAT/STB) mode.
Press this button to access the Channel Guide of
the (CBL), and (SAT/STB).

 INPUTS button

When the remote control is in TV mode, press this
button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the
CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select the
inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS
button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs

menu items. Then press the SELECT button to
select.

INPUT 1 Select to choose INPUT 1.
INPUT 2 Select to choose INPUT 2.
INPUT 3 Select to choose INPUT 3.
INPUT 4 Select to choose INPUT 4.
INPUT 5 Select to choose INPUT 5.
CABLE Select to choose Cable.
AIR Select to choose Air.
PHOTO INPUT Select to access your pictures from a

digital camera connected to the Photo
Input in the side panel of the Plasma
TV.

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

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ANALOG/DIGITAL CHANNELS

When an S-VIDEO Input is connected

to INPUT 3

When a Component Video: Y-PbPr

Input is connected to INPUT 1

Program Information

Event Timer

INFO

Day/Night

Mode

No Info Cable 6

--:-- AM --:-- PM
ST TV-14 V

Broadcast

Audio

Broadcast

Rating

Closed

Captioning

CC

Day Off 16:9 Standard

Aspect Mode

11:00PM

S-IN:3

480i

INFO

CC

Day Off 4:3 Expanded

11:00PM

YPBPR:1

480i

INFO

11:00PM

Main Picture
Source

Time

Input 5
Photo Input
Cable
Air
Input 1
Move SEL Sel.

CC

Day Off 4:3 Expanded

1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the
INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is
selected. Press the SELECT button or
CURSOR PAD .

2. Press the CURSOR PAD  or  to access the
next or previous photo.

3. Press the SELECT button to view
THUMBNAIL.

4. Use the CURSOR PAD buttons , ,  or 
and the SELECT button to navigate and select
individual chosen photos.

5. Press the picture number to jump from picture
to picture.

6. Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input
menu and to view Photo information.

7. Press the CURSOR PAD  or  and the
SELECT button to navigate and select the
PHOTO Input menu.

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First time use The Remote Control

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.

Please Enter

Picture Number

--

No. 02/08
06/13/05
2048x1536
DSC00467

Rotate
Slideshow
Device

Picture No.

Date

Resolution

File Name

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.

Input 5
Photo Input
Cable
Air
Input 1
Move SEL Sel.

Next

SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump

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ROTATE

Select this menu item to rotate selected photos
either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ) and
counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ).

SLIDESHOW

Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the
digital photos. While the Interval sub menu is
highlighted, press the SELECT button to cycle
through the interval time from 5, 10 and 30 seconds.
Press the SELECT button to stop on a chosen
picture of the slideshow. After 30 seconds, the
slideshow will resume or press the SELECT button
again to continue with the slideshow.

DEVICE

Select this menu item to select the Photo Input
Device Drive. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to
select Device Drive.

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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.

Rotate
Slideshow Start
Device Interval 30sec

Rotate
Slideshow
Device  Drive B 

 

 LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button

Press this button to toggle between the current and
last channel viewed.

 VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button

Use the VOL WHEEL ( or ) until you obtain the
desired sound level.

To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume
(SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press
the VOL wheel down. Press the VOL wheel again
to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To
restore the sound, press the VOL wheel one more
time or VOL Up ().

Closed Captioning will display automatically when
MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set
to AUTO (see page 68).

When the TV power is turned off at a volume level
31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30
when the TV is turned on. However, if it is set to a
level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level
it was set when the TV is turned ON.

 CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR

buttons

The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR
buttons are used to select channels, lock access
code, etc. Use the CHANNEL WHEEL ( or ) to
select the desired channel. Use the CHANNEL
SELECTOR buttons to enter one, two, or three
numbers to select channels. Enter “0” first for
channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit
channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds
for the TV to tune. For Digital Channels, use the
CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons with the (-) DASH
button. Channel selection may also be performed
by CHANNEL WHEEL up () or CHANNEL WHEEL
down ().

Press the channel (CH) wheel to switch to Favorite
(FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in
Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed
and the displayed channel is GREEN. Press it
again to return to your regular tuned channels. You
can add any channel to your Favorite channel list
by pressing and holding down the Channel (CH)
wheel until the displayed channel turns from WHITE
to highlighted GREEN. You can also delete a
channel from your favorite channel list by pressing
and holding down the Channel (CH) wheel until the
displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to
WHITE.

 (-) DASH button

Use the (-) DASH button with the CHANNEL
SELECTOR buttons to enter Digital Channels that
have subchannel numbers indicated by (-) DASH
(example 15-1).

 BACKLIGHT button

Press this button to light up and illuminate the
buttons of the remote control.

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First time use The Remote Control

Volume 8

Soft Mute 8

Cable 22

Cable 22

Mute 8

Cable 22

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Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner
technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.
This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna
inputs on both the main picture and sub picture
simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.
When a Digital channel is viewed in the main picture,
the Digital channel can not be viewed in the sub
picture. And when the Analog channel input is viewed
in the main picture, the Analog channel input can not
be viewed in the sub picture.

The CABLE and AIR input cannot be viewed in PIP
mode at the same time. To select between main
picture and PIP sub picture tuning, use the CURSOR
PAD button the remote. The Green highlighted channel
display will move with every press of the CURSOR PAD
buttons.

The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you
want to watch more than one program at the same
time. You can watch a TV program while viewing other
programs from any of the video inputs.

Use connection at right to view VCR program as a sub­picture while viewing another program as main picture
(CABLE, AIR).

When installing a CableCARD, connect your coaxial
cable to CABLE (see page 12).

 PIP button

Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear
in one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT
or SURF), depending on the INPUT signal. To
change the PIP mode, use the PIP button to cycle
through the four different modes.

POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
POP Mode PIP displays the sub-picture outside of
the main picture. Use the CURSOR PAD ( or )
to move the sub-picture. This feature is not
available with a 1080i signal. Please refer to the
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see page

29).

NOTES: 1. PIP MODE Picture-in-Picture is only

available with a 1080i signal.

2. Press the CURSOR PAD ( or ) to
enable the sub-picture sound.

3. Sub-picture channel availability
depends on the channel list.

Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

The Remote Control

Main Picture

Sub Picture





AUDIO OUT

Back of VCR

VIDEO OUT

VCR

PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel
that has a 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn,
occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR
PAD.

SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub­picture evenly on the screen.

SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels
(those set in Memory) and displays them as PIP sub­pictures or Thumbnails. Press the SELECT button to
stop on a chosen channel. Use the remote CURSOR
PAD

, ,  or  to navigate the Thumbnails.
Press the SELECT button to restart channel scan or
press the EXIT button to enable your chosen
channel and return to normal viewing.

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes

480p/480i/

1080i/ Analog Tuner

PIP Main/ Digital Tuner 720p

Video/S-Video

Mode Sub Aspect 16:9 4:3 16:9 16:9 4:3

POP ANT Digital 16:9 —— ———

4:3 — — Ye s Ye s Ye s
480p/480i 16:9 Ye s Ye s — — —
ANT Analog 4:3 Ye s Ye s — — —
S-Video/Video

PIP ANT Digital 16:9 —— —YesYes
4:3 1080i/720p 16:9 —Yes — ——

480p/480i 16:9 —— ———
S-Video/Video

PIP ANT Digital 16:9 — — Yes Ye s Ye s
16:9 1080i/720p 16:9 Ye s — — — —

480p/480i 16:9 —— ———
S-Video/Video

SPLIT ANT Digital 16:9 — — Ye s Ye s Ye s

4:3 — — Ye s Ye s Ye s
1080i/720p 16:9 Yes Ye s — — —
480p/480i 16:9 Ye s Ye s — — —
ANT Analog 4:3 Ye s Ye s — — —
S-Video/Video

SURF — — Ye s Ye s — — Ye s

1

12 PIX

Ye s1- Available only in Analog tuner.

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Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

The Remote Control

Main Picture

Sub Picture

Main Picture

Sub Picture

1

234

5

678

9

10 11 12

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 PAUSE button

If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the
PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to
write down the address for a mail order company,
recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To
return the picture to motion, press the EXIT
button. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to
toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze,
SPLIT and STROBE).

MAIN FREEZE

Press the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of the
picture you are currently viewing and the frozen
frame will show in the Main Picture. Press the EXIT
button to return to normal viewing. This feature is
useful for freezing a picture frame with addresses.

SPLIT FREEZE

Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you
are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will
freeze). Press the EXIT button to return to normal
viewing.

STROBE FREEZE

Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of
the picture you are currently viewing (only the 3
sub-pictures will freeze). Press the EXIT button to
return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for
viewing a moving picture that has many details, for
example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf
swing.

NOTE: 1. The default FREEZE mode is the MAIN

freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and
then the STROBE freeze. The last FREEZE
mode you selected before you pressed the
EXIT button will be the one that comes up
after pressing the PAUSE button again.

2. Each freeze frame in Strobe Freeze is
delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second.

Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

The Remote Control

Main Picture

Sub Picture

Hot Springs Clay Mask

C/O John Doe

Run-Spa Retreat

P.O. Box 55512

Any Town, USA 98765

Check or

Money Order Only

1-800-555-1212

Freeze

Freeze

Freeze

Freeze

Freeze

Operating the precoded function for your cable
box.

This remote is designed to operate different types of
cable boxes. You must first program the remote to
match the remote system of your cable box (refer to
pages 37-38 for pre-codes).

1. Turn ON your cable box.

2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable
box.

3. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, use the
SOURCE ACCESS buttons ( or ) on the remote

control to position the LED light to the
corresponding selection.

4. Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter
the four digit preset code that matches your cable
box as shown on pages 37-38. Release the ENT
button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the
code was accepted.

5. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the
POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable
box when the correct four digit preset code is
entered. When this occurs, the remote control is
programmed for your cable box. If the cable box
does not turn off, try a different four digit preset
code.

6. The remote will now control your Cable box.

NOTE: 1. If your cable box cannot be operated after

performing the above procedures, your
cable box code has not been precoded
into the remote.

2. In the unlikely event that your cable box
cannot be operated after performing the
above procedures, please consult your
cable box operating guide.

3. The remote control will remember the
codes you have programmed until the
batteries are removed from the from the
remote control. After replacing the
batteries repeat the entire programming
procedure as stated above.

 PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons

These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable
codes.

 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons

These buttons are for operating the TV.

MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:

NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box

for operation of the buttons exclusively for
the Cable Box.

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The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions

The Remote Control

















32

Operating the precoded function for your set-top­box/satellite receiver.

This remote is designed to operate different types of
set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program
the remote to match the remote system of your set­top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 37-38 for pre­codes).

1. Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.

2. Aim the remote control at the front of your set-top­box/satellite systems.

3. To switch to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded
mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons ( or )

on the remote control to position the LED light to
the corresponding selection.

4. Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter
the four digit preset code that matches your set­top-box/satellite receiver as shown on page 37-38.
Release the ENT button. The indicator light will
flash 3 times if the code was accepted.

5. Aim the remote at the set-top-box/satellite receiver
and press the POWER button. The remote will turn
off your set-top-box/satellite receiver when the
correct four digit preset code is entered. When this
occurs, the remote control is programmed for your
set-top-box/satellite receiver. If the set-top­box/satellite receiver does not turn off, try a
different four digit preset code.

6. The remote will now control your set-top­box/satellite receiver.

NOTE: 1. If your set-top-box/satellite receiver

cannot be operated after performing the
above procedures, your set-top-box/
satellite receiver code has not been
precoded into the remote.

2. In the unlikely event that your set-top­box/satellite receiver cannot be operated
after performing the above procedures,
please consult your set-top-box/satellite
receiver operating guide.

3. The remote control will remember the
codes you have programmed until the
batteries are removed from the from the
remote control. After replacing the
batteries repeat the entire programming
procedure as stated above.

 PRE-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE

RECEIVER buttons

These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded set­top-box/satellite codes.

 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons

These buttons are for operating the TV.

MY Satellite RECEIVER/
SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS:

NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Set-Top-

Box/Satellite Receiver for operation of the
buttons exclusively for the Set-Top­Box/Satellite Receiver.

The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver

Functions

The Remote Control

















Operating the precoded function for your DVD
player.

This remote is designed to operate different types of
DVD players. You must first program the remote to
match the remote system of your DVD player (refer to
pages 37-38 for pre-codes).

1. Turn ON your DVD player.

2. Aim the remote control at the front of your DVD
player.

3. To switch to DVD pre-coded mode, use the
SOURCE ACCESS buttons ( or ) on the remote

control to position the LED light to the
corresponding selection.

4. Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter
the four digit preset code that matches your DVD
player, as shown on pages 37-38. Release the
ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if
the code was accepted.

5. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the
POWER button. The remote will turn off your DVD
player when the correct four digit preset code is
entered. When this occurs, the remote control is
programmed for your DVD player. If the DVD
player does not turn off, try a different four digit
preset code.

6. The remote will now control your DVD player.

7. You will need to set the display type of your DVD
player to 16:9 widescreen.

NOTE: 1. If your DVD player cannot be operated

after performing the above procedures,
your DVD player code has not been
precoded into the remote.

2. In the unlikely event that your DVD player
cannot be operated after performing the
above procedures, please consult your
DVD player operating guide.

3. The remote control will remember the
codes you have programmed until the
batteries are removed from the from the
remote control. After replacing the
batteries repeat the entire programming
procedure as stated above.

 PRECODED DVD Buttons

These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD
codes.

 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons

These buttons are for operating the TV.

MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:

NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD Player

for operation of the buttons exclusively for
the DVD Player.

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The Remote Control for DVD Functions

The Remote Control

















34

The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions

The Remote Control

Operating the precoded function for your
VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder).

This remote is designed to operate different types of
VCRs/PVRs. You must first program the remote to
match the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer to
pages 37-38 for pre-codes).

1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR.

2. Aim the remote control at the front of your
VCR/PVR.

3. To switch to VCR/PVR pre-coded mode, use the
SOURCE ACCESS buttons ( , ) on the remote

control to position the LED light to the
corresponding selection.

4. Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter
the four digit preset code that matches your
VCR/PVR, as shown on pages 37-38. Release the
ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if
the code was accepted.

5. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the
POWER button. The remote will turn off your PVR
when the correct four digit preset code is entered.
When this occurs, the remote control is
programmed for your VCR/PVR. If the VCR/PVR
does not turn off, try a different four digit preset
code.

6. The remote will now control your VCR/PVR.

NOTE: 1. If your VCR/PVR cannot be operated after

performing the above procedures, your
VCR/PVR code has not been precoded
into the remote.

2. In the unlikely event that your VCR/PVR
cannot be operated after performing the
above procedures, please consult your
VCR/PVR operating guide.

3. The remote control will remember the
codes you have programmed until the
batteries are removed from the from the
remote control. After replacing the
batteries repeat the entire programming
procedure as stated above.

 PRECODED VCR/PVR Buttons

These buttons transmit the chosen precoded
VCR/PVR codes.

 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons

These buttons are for operating the TV.

MY VCR/PVR CODE IS:

NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR/PVR

for operation of the buttons exclusively for
the VCR/PVR.

















Operating the precoded function for your Audio
component.

This remote is designed to operate different types of
Audio component. You must first program the remote
to match the remote system of your Audio component
(refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes).

1. Turn ON your Audio component you wish to control
with the Remote.

2. Aim the remote control at the front of your Audio
component.

3. To switch to Audio (AMP) component pre-coded
mode, use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons ( or )

on the remote control to position the LED light to
the corresponding selection.

4. Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter
the four digit preset code that matches your Audio
component, as shown on pages 37-38. Release
the ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3
times if the code was accepted.

5. Aim the remote at the Audio component and press
the POWER button. The remote will turn off your
Audio component when the correct four digit
preset code is entered. When this occurs, the
remote control is programmed for your Audio
component. If the Audio component does not turn
off, try a different four digit preset code.

6. The remote will now control your Audio
component.

7. Repeat steps 1 - 6 if you wish to program the
remote to control another Audio component.

NOTE: 1. If your Audio component cannot be

operated after performing the above
procedures, your Audio component code
has not been precoded into the remote.

2. In the unlikely event that your Audio
component cannot be operated after
performing the above procedures, please
consult your Audio component operating
guide.

3. The remote control will remember the
codes you have programmed until the
batteries are removed from the from the
remote control. After replacing the
batteries repeat the entire programming
procedure as stated above.

 PRECODED AUDIO Buttons

These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Audio
component codes.

 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons

These buttons are for operating the TV.

MY AUDIO COMPONENT
CODE IS:

NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR/PVR

for operation of the buttons exclusively for
the VCR/PVR.

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The Remote Control for Additional Audio Equipment

The Remote Control

















36

INPUT ACCESS

This optional feature allows the user of the remote
control to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access the
specified input of the TV. Setup for this feature is
applicable to the remote control’s normal mode only
and only applies to the DVD, CBL, STB, PVR and AMP
modes.

1. Select the desired device mode (DVD, CBL, STB,
PVR, or AMP) by using your SOURCE ACCESS
buttons ( or ) to position the LED indicator to
the corresponding selection.

2. Hold down the ENTER (ENT) button on the remote
and enter the four digit preset code that
matches your device as shown on pages 37-38.

3. Then enter the assigned input number (1-5) that the
device is related to.

4. Release ENTER (ENT) button.

5. If done correctly, the device LED indicator will flash
3 times to confirm proper setup.

6. The remote will now control the desired device.

7. Pressing the ENTER (ENT) button will now access
the video input (1-5) of the desired device.

SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode
0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV)

 Select DVD mode by using your SOURCE ACCESS

buttons ( or ) to position the LED indicator to
DVD.

 Hold down the ENTER (ENT) button and press the

numbers 0, 5, 7 and 3.

 Then press the number 1 for the assigned input

number of the DVD player.

 Release ENTER (ENT) button.

 If done correctly, the device LED indicator will flash

3 times to confirm proper setup.

 The remote will now control the DVD player.

 Press the ENTER (ENT) button to instantly access

the video input of your DVD on Input 1.

NOTE: 1. This feature is optional

2. Assigned input numbers can be used more
than once if applicable.

How to Use the ENT Button

The Remote Control

, , 





, , 



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Remote Control Codes

The Remote Control

VCR BRAND ..................CODE

ABS ..................................1972

Admiral ....................0048, 0209

Adventura .........................0000

Aiko....................................0278

Aiwa ..............0000, 0037, 0307

Akai ..............0041, 0061, 0106

Alienware ..........................1972

America Action ..................0278

American High ..................0035

Asha ..................................0240

Audiovox..................0037, 0278

Beaumark ..........................0240

Bell & Howell ....................0104

Broksonic................0121, 0184,

......................0002, 0209, 0479

CCE ........................0072, 0278

Calix ..................................0037

Canon ................................0035

Carver................................0081

Cineral ..............................0278

Citizen......................0278, 0037

Colt ....................................0072

Craig ......................0037, 0072,

......................0047, 0240, 0271

Curtis Mathes ........0035, 0041,

................................0060, 0162

CyberPower ......................1972

Cybernex ..........................0240

Daewoo ........0278, 0045, 0561

Dell ....................................1972

Denon ................................0042

Durabrand................0039, 0038

Dynatech ..........................0000

Electrohome ......................0037

Electrophonic ....................0037

Emerex ..............................0032

Emerson0037, 0184, 000, 0121,

0043, 0209, 0002, 0278, 0061,

..0208, 0212, 0479, 0561, 1593

Fisher ............0104, 0047, 0066

Fuji ..........................0033, 0035

Funai........................0000, 1593

GE ................0035, 0060, 0240,

................................0202, 0761

Garrard ..............................0000

Gateway ..........................1972

Go Video ................0432, 0526

GoldStar ..................0037, 0038

Gradiente ................0000, 0008

HI-Q ..................................0047

HP......................................1972

Harley Davidson ................0000

Harman/Kardon ......0038, 0081

Harwood ............................0072

Headquarter ......................0046

Hewlett Packard ................1972

Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105

Howard Computers............1972

Hughes Network Systems 0042

iBuy Power ........................1972

JVC................0067, 0041, 0008

Jensen ..............................0041

KEC ........................0037, 0278

KLH....................................0072

Kenwood ......0041, 0067, 0038

Kodak ......................0035, 0037

LG......................................0037

LXI ....................................0037

Lloyd's ....................0000, 0208

Logik ..................................0072

MEI ....................................0035

MGA ..............0043, 0240, 0061

MGN Technology ..............0240

MTC ........................0000, 0240

Magnasonic ......................0593

Magnavox ....0035, 0081, 0563,

0000, 0039, 0593

Magnin ..............................0240

Marantz....................0081, 0035

Marta ................................0037

Matsushita ....0035, 0162, 1162

Media Center PC ..............1972

Memorex ......0035, 0162, 0037,

..........0048, 0039, 0047, 0240,

..........0000, 0104, 0209, 0046,

..0307, 0479, 1037, 1162, 1262

Microsoft ............................1972

Mind ..................................1972

Minolta ....................0042, 0105

Mitsubishi .... 0061, 0043, 0067

Motorola ..................0035, 0048

Multitech ..................0000, 0072

NEC ....0038, 0041, 0067, 0104

Nikko..................................0037

Noblex ..............................0240

Northgate ..........................1972

Olympus ............................0035

Optimus ........0593, 1062, 0162,

..........0037, 0048, 0104, 0432,

......................1048, 1162, 1262

Optonica ............................0062

Orion....0184, 0209, 0002, 0479

Panasonic ....0162, 1062, 0035,

......................0616, 1162, 1262

Penney0035, 0037, 0240, 0042,

..........................................0038

Pentax ....................0042, 0105

Philco ..0035, 0209, 0479, 0561

Philips ..........0081, 0035, 0618,

......................1081, 1181, 0062

Pilot....................................0037

Pioneer ..............................0067

Polk Audio..........................0081

Profitronic ..........................0240

Proscan ........0060, 0202, 0761

Protec ................................0072

Pulsar ................................0039

Quarter ..............................0046

Quartz................................0046

Quasar ..........0035, 0162, 1162

RCA....0060, 0240, 0042, 0105,

............0106, 0202, 0761, 0880

Radio Shack ............0000, 1037

Radix ................................0037

Randex. ............................0037

Realistic........0035, 0037, 0048,

..........0047, 0000, 0104, 0046,

................................0062, 0066

ReplayTV ................0614, 0616

Runco ................................0039

STS....................................0042

Samsung ......0045, 0240, 0432

Sanky ......................0039, 0048

Sansui ..........0000, 0067, 0209,

............0041, 0479, 1479, 0271

Sanyo ..0047, 0240, 0104, 0046

Scott ............0184, 0045, 0121,

......................0043, 0210, 0212

Sears..0035, 0037, 0047, 0000,

0042, 0104, 1237, 0046, 0066,

..........................................0105

Semp. ................................0045

Sharp ............0048, 0848, 0062

Shintom ............................0072

Shogun ..............................0240

Singer ................................0072

Sonic Blue ..............0614, 0616

Sony ............0035, 0032, 0000,

............0033, 0636, 1032, 1972

Sylvania........0035, 0081, 0000,

......................0043, 0593, 1593

Symphonic ....0000, 0593, 1593

Systemax ..........................1972

TMK ........................0240, 0208

Tagar Systems ..................1972

Tatung................................0041

Teac ........................0000, 0041

Technics ..................0035, 0162

Teknika ..........0000, 0035, 0037

Thomas..............................0000

Tivo................0618, 0636, 1503

Toshiba ........0045, 0043, 0066,

..........0210, 0212, 0366, 0845,

............1008, 1145, 1503, 1972

Totevision ................0037, 0240

Touch ................................1972

Unitech ..............................0240

Vector ................................0045

Vector Research................0038

Video Concepts ......0045, 0061

Videomagic........................0037

Videosonic ........................0240

Viewsonic ..........................1972

Wards 0060, 0062, 0035, 0048,

..........0047, 0081, 0240, 0000,

......................0042, 0072, 0212

White Westinghouse..................

................................0072, 0209

XR-1000 ........0072, 0000, 0035

Yamaha ............................0038

ZT Group ..........................1972

Zenith 0039, 0000, 0209, 0033,

................................0479, 1479

DVD BRAND ..................CODE

AMW..................................0872

Aiwa ..................................0641

Allegro ..............................0869

Apex Digital ..0672, 0717, 0755,

0794, 0796, 0797, 1004, 1020,

..1056, 1061, 1100, 1915, 1937

Audiovox..................0790, 1072

Axion..................................1072

Blaupunkt ..........................0717

Blue Parade ......................0571

Brooksonic ........................0695

CAVS ................................1057

CineVision ..............0876, 0869

Classic ..............................1917

Coby ..................................1086

Curtis Mathes ....................1087

CyberHome ..0816, 1023, 1024

DVD2000 ..........................0521

Daewoo ..................0784, 0705,

......................0833, 0869, 1918

Denon......................0490, 0634

Dual ........................1068, 1085

Emerson ..................0591, 0675

Enterprise ..........................0591

Fisher ................................0670

Funai..................................0675

GE ................0522, 0717, 0815

GPX ........................0699, 0769

Gateway ............................1073

Go Video ......0744, 0715, 0783,

......................0833, 0869, 1075

Gradiente ..........................0651

Greenhill ............................0717

Grundig..............................0705

Harman/Kardon ................0702

Hitachi ..........0573, 0664, 0695

Hiteker ..............................0672

IRT ....................................0783

Initial ..................................0717

Integra ..............................0627

Hiteker ..............................0672

JBL ....................................0702

JVC......0623, 0558, 0867, 1901

KLH ..............0717, 0790, 1020

Kawasaki ..........................0790

Kenwood..................0490, 0534

Koss ..................................0651

Lasonic ..............................0798

Lite-On ..............................1058

Magnavox ..............0503, 0675,

................................1914, 1976

Marantz..............................0539

Memorex............................0695

Microsoft ............................0522

Mintek......................0717, 0839

Mitsubishi ................0521, 1521

Nesa ..................................0717

Norcent....................1003, 0872

Onkyo ......................0627, 0503

Oritron................................0651

Panasonic..........................0490

Philco ................................0790

Philips..0503, 0539, 0646, 0854

Pioneer ..........0525, 0571, 1902

Polaroid ..................1061, 1086

Polk Audio..........................0539

Proscan ............................0522

Qwestar ............................0651

RCA..............0522, 0571, 0717,

......................0790, 0822, 1974

Recco ................................0698

Rio ....................................0869

Rotel ..................................0623

Rowa ................................0823

Sampo ....................0698, 0752

Samsung ................0490, 0573,

......................0820, 0744, 1075

Sansui................................0695

Sanyo ............0670, 0695, 0873

Semp ................................0503

Sharp ......................0630, 0752

Shinsonic ................0533, 0839

Sonic Blue ........................0869

Sony ..................................0533

Sylvania ............................0675

Symphonic ........................0675

TYT....................................0705

Teac ..................................0790

Technics ............................0490

Theta Digital ......................0571

Tivo....................................1996

Toshiba ........0503, 0695, 1045,

......................1988, 1996, 2006

Tredex ....................0799, 0803

US Logic............................0839

Urban Concepts ................0503

Venturer ............................0790

XBox ..................................0522

Yamaha ........0490, 0545, 0539

Zenith ............0591, 0503, 0869

CABLE BRAND..............CODE

ABC ....0003, 0008, 0011, 0013,

................................0014, 0017

Allegro ....................0153, 0315

Americast ..........................0899

Antronix ..............................022

Archer..............022, 0153, 0797

Bell & Howel .....................0014

Bell South ..........................0899

Cabletenna ........................0022

Cableview ..........................0022

Century ..............................0153

Citizen......................0153, 0315

ClearMax ..........................0883

Clearmaster ......................0883

Colour Voice............0025, 0031

Comtronics ........................0040

Contec ..............................0019

Coolmax ............................0883

Digi ....................................0637

Director ..............................0476

Dumont ..............................0637

Emerson ............................0797

Everquest ................0015, 0040

Focus ................................0400

Garrard ..............................0153

Gemini ....................0015, 0797

General Instrument 0003, 0011,

......................0476, 0276, 0810

GoldStar ..................0040, 0144

Goodmind ..........................0797

Hamlin 0009, 0020, 0034, 0273

Hitachi................................0011

38

Remote Control Codes

The Remote Control

Jasco ............0015, 0153, 0315

Jerrold ......... 0003, 0011, 0012,

0014, 0015, 0024, 0276, 0476,

..........................................0810

Memorex ...........................0000

Motorola ...... 0276, 0476, 0810,

......................1106, 1254, 1376

Movie Time ........................0063

Multivision..........................0012

NSC ..................................0063

Novaplex............................0618

Oak ....................................0019

Optimus ............................0021

Pace ........................0237, 1877

Panasonic......0000, 0021, 0107

Panther ..............................0637

Paragon ............................0000

Philips......................0305, 0317

Pioneer0023, 0025, 0031, 0153,

............0144, 0533, 0877, 1877

Popular Mechanics............0400

Pulsar ................................0000

Quasar...............................0000

RCA ..................................0021

RadioShack ..0015, 0315, 0797,

..........................................0883

Recoton ............................0400

Regal .............0020, 0273, 0279

Rembrandt ........................0011

Runco ...............................0000

SL Marx ............................0040

Samsung .................0040, 0144

Scientific Atlanta ....0877, 0008,

......................0017, 0477, 1877

Signal ......................0015, 0040

Signature ..........................0011

Sony ..................................1006

Sprucer ..............................0021

Starcom ..................0003, 0015

Stargate ........0015, 0040, 0797

Starquest ..........................0015

Supercable ........................0276

Supermax ..........................0883

TFC....................................0310

TV86 ..................................0063

Tandy ................................0258

TeleCaption........................0221

Teleview ............................0040

Timeless ............................0040

Tocom ......................0012, 0013

Torx....................................0003

Toshiba ..............................0000

Tristar ................................0883

Tusa ..................................0015

Unika ......................0022, 0153

Universal ......0022, 0153, 0191

V2 ......................................0883

ViewMaster........................0883

Viewstar ..................0063, 0258

Vision ................................0883

Vortex View........................0883

Zenith ..0000, 0054, 0525, 0899

Zentek................................0400

SATELLITE BRAND (Set-Top-

Box) ................................CODE

AlphaStar ..........................0772

Amway ....................0043, 0075

Astro Industries..................0095

BSR ..................................0095

Cable Innovations..............0554

Capetronic ........................0095

Century ..............................0856

Channel Master ......0018, 0212

Chapparral ....0053, 0209, 0216

Conifer ..............................0004

Crossdigital ........................1109

Curtis Mathes ......................061

DX Antenna ......................0041

DirecTV ........0392, 0566, 0639,

............1639, 1142, 0247, 0749,

..........1749, 0724, 0819, 1856,

............1076, 1109, 0099, 1052,

..1053, 1054, 1442, 1443, 1444

Dish Network System ......1005,

0775, 1170

DishPro....................1005, 0775

Drake ............0018, 0064, 0245

Echostar ......1005, 0775, 0148,

......................0269, 0280, 1170

Expressvu..........................0775

GE ....................................0566

GOI ....................................0775

General Instrument ..........0869,

................................0547, 0554

Gradiente ..........................0856

HTS ..................................0775

Hitachi................................0819

homecable ........................0238

Hughes Network Systems 1142,

..0749, 1749, 1442, 1443, 1444

Hytek ................................0095

IQ ......................................0210

IQ Prism ............................0210

Innova................................0099

Intersat ..............................0043

JVC ..........................0775, 1170

Janeil ................................0152

Legend ..............................0269

Macom ....................0018, 0061

Magnavox................0724, 0722

Memorex..................0724, 0269

Mitsubishi ..........................0749

Motorola ............................0869

Netsat ................................0099

Next Level..........................0869

Norsat ................................0004

Pace ..................................0455

Panasonic......0247, 0701, 0152

Paysat................................0724

Philips 1142, 0749, 0724, 1076,

............0722, 1749, 0856, 0099

Pico....................................0075

Proscan ..................0392, 0566

RCA ....0392, 0566, 0855, 0143

Radioshack..............0869, 0554

Ramsey ............................0075

Realistic ............................0052

SKY ..............0856, 1856, 0099

STS..........................0041, 0210

Samsung..................1276, 1109

Sony ........................0639, 1639

Star Choice........................0869

Star Trak........0180, 0421, 0547

Strong ................................0421

Tivo......1142, 1442, 1443, 1444

Toshiba ........0749, 1749, 0790,

..........0061, 0082, 1052, 1053,

..1054, 1285, 1286, 1287, 1289

Town & Country ................0547

Uniden0724, 0722, 0052, 0074,

............0076, 0238, 0370, 0554

Zenith ..0856, 1856, 0061, 0064

AMPLIFIER BRAND ......CODE

Aiwa...................................0406

Bose ..................................0674

Carver................................0269

Curtis Mathes ...................0300

Denon ...............................0160

Durabrand..........................1561

GE .....................................0078

Harman/Kardon .................0892

JVC ...................................0331

Left Coast ..........................0892

Lenoxx ..............................1561

Linn ...................................0269

Luxman..............................0165

Magnavox ..........................0269

Marantz ........0269, 0321, 0892

NEC ..................................0264

Nakamichi..........................0321

Optimus ..................0395, 0300

Panasonic................0308, 0521

Parasound ........................0246

Philips......................0269, 0892

Pioneer ....................0013, 0300

Polk Audio ..............0269, 0892

RCA ..................................0300

Realistic .............................0395

Sansui................................0321

Shure ................................0264

Sony ..............0815, 0689, 0220

Soundesign..............0078, 0211

Technics ..................0308, 0521

Toshiba ..............................0353

Victor ................................0331

Wards ............0013, 0078, 0211

Yamaha ..................0354, 0133

RECEIVER BRAND (Amplifier)
CODE

ADC ..................................0531

Aiwa....1405, 0121, 0158, 0189,

0405

Anam ......................1074, 1609

Arcam ................................1120

Audiotronic ........................1189

Bose ..............0639, 1229, 1253

Capetronic .........................0531

Carver............1189, 0042, 0189

Casio ................................0195

Clarinette ..........................0195

Coby ..................................1263

Compaq ............................1136

Curtis Mathes ....................0080

Dell ....................................1383

Denon .....................0004, 1360

Fisher ................................0042

Garrard ..............................0463

Glory Horse ......................1263

Harman/Kardon ......0891, 0110,

0189

Hewlett Packard ................1181

Hitachi................................0228

Integra ..............................0135

JBL ....................................0110

JVC..........................0074, 1263

KLH....................................1428

Kenwood ......1313, 1570, 1569,

............0027, 0042, 0186, 0239

LXI ....................................0181

Linn ...................................0189

Lloyd's................................0195

MCS ..................................0039

Magnavox ....1189, 1269, 0189,

0195, 0391, 0531
Marantz1189, 0039, 0189, 1269

Mitsubishi ..........................1393

Modulaire ..........................0195

Musicmagic........................1089

Nakamichi..........................0097

Onkyo ......................0135, 0842

Optimus ........1023, 0042, 0080,

..........0177, 0181, 0186, 0219,

..0531, 0670, 0738, 0801, 1074

Panasonic ....1518, 0039, 0309,

0367

Penney ..............................0195

Philips ..........1189, 1269, 0189,

................................0391, 1120

Pioneer ........1023, 0014, 0080,

............0150, 0244, 0531, 0630

Polk Audio..........................0189

Proscan ............................1254

Quasar ..............................0039

RCA..............1023, 1254, 0080,

......................0531, 1074, 1609

Radio Shack ......................1263

Realistic ..................0181, 0195

Rio ....................................1383

Sansui................................0189

Sanyo ......................0801, 1251

Scott ........................0163, 0322

Sharp ................................0186

Sharper Image ..................1263

Sherwood ................0491, 0502

Sonic Blue ........................1383

Sony ..1058, 1441, 1759, 0158,

............0474, 1349, 1406, 1442

Soundesign........................0670

Stereophonics....................1023

Sunfire ..............................1313

Teac ........................0463, 1074

Technics..................1308, 1518,

................................0039, 0309

Thorens..............................1189

Toshiba ..............................1572

Victor ................................0074

Wards .0014, 0080, 0158, 0189

Yamaha..........0176, 0186, 1176

Yorx. ..................................0195

Zenith ................................0857

AUDIO BRAND ..............CODE

Aiwa ........................0010, 0159

AudioSource ......................0351

Cambridge Soundworks ....0351

Carver................................0351

Fisher ................................0052

Fosgate..............................0259

Harmon/Kardon ................0477

JBL ....................................0477

JVC....................................0073

KLH....................................0351

Magnavox ..........................0325

Nikko..................................0376

Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351

RCA ..................................0056

SSI ....................................0317

Sansui................................0325

Schneider ..........................0376

Sony ........................0010, 0576

Soundesign........................0376

Yorx....................................0376

SET TOP BOX BRAND..CODE

Panasonic ..........................1120

Pioneer ..............................1010

Princeton..................0113, 0295

Samsung............................1190

Sensory Science................1126

Sharp ................................1010

Sony ..................................0639

PERSONAL VIDEO

RECORDER BRAND......CODE

Panasonic..........................0616

Philips ................................0618

ReplayTV ................0614, 0616

SonicBlue ................0614, 0616

Sony ..................................0636

Tivo..........................0618, 0636

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the
different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons , ,  and ) or
CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a different menu
item.

3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit
from a menu.

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On-Screen Display

On-Screen Display

This part of the screen shows
which selections are available.

This part of the screen
shows which Remote
Control buttons to use.

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

40

On-Screen Display

On-Screen Display

Picture Mode Select between the two picture

modes; Day and Night.
Contrast Adjust contrast.
Brightness Adjust brightness.
Color Adjust color.
Tint Adjust tint.
Sharpness Adjust sharpness.
Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense

color with more blue, set to

Medium for natural color, set to

Standard for standard colors or

Black and White for more

reddish color.
Black Enhancement Enhance picture brightness in

light scenes.
Contrast Mode Use this function to choose

between 3 Contrast Mode

settings.
Noise Reduction Reduces conspicuous noise in

the picture.
Auto Movie Mode Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown

detection feature.
Aspect Choose the picture format

aspect ratio.
Black Side Panel Set the gray side bars On/Off

when watching 4:3 signals in

standard mode.
Reset Video Settings Choose to Reset Video Settings

to factory settings.

Audio

Treble Adjust the treble.
Bass Adjust the bass.
Balance Adjust the balance.
SRS Select SRS settings (Off, Wide,

Normal)
BBE Select BBE settings (Off, Soft,

Hard)
TruBass Select TruBass settings.
Audio Source Select between three Audio

Sources.
Internal Speakers Select internal or external

speakers.
Auto Noise Cancel Eliminates the noise between

stations.
Perfect Volume Adjust volume in fixed setting.
Loudness Adjust Loudness.
Language Select Language options if

available.
Digital Output Select Optical Output options.
DRC Select Dynamic Range

Compression to ON or OFF.

NOTE: The Language, Digital Output, and the

Dynamic Range Compression feature of the
Audio OSD are only available for Digital
channels.

Channel Manager

Signal Meter Access Signal Meter.
Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan.
Channel List Set Channel List.

Change Access Code Change Lock access code.
Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video

input, and/or front panel.

Movie Ratings Block various types of movies

and video types based on
motion picture ratings.

TV Ratings Block various types of movies

and television programming
based on a parental guide
ratings.

Canadian Ratings (ENG)

Block various types of movies
and television programming
based on the Canadian ratings
system.

Canadian Ratings (FRN)

Block various types of movies
and television programming
based on the Canadian French
ratings system.

Timers

Set the Clock Set Clock Settings.
Set Sleep Timer Set Sleep Timer intervals

(30 min. intervals, 00:30-3:00).

Set Day/Night Timer Set Day/Night picture mode

settings.

Set Event Timer Set viewing reservation for TV

programs.

Menu Preference Choose English, French, or

Spanish text.

Screen Saver

Set Screen Saver to prevent
screen burn.

Set The Inputs

Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD,
etc.

Set AV NET

Set AV NET Wizard
Set Closed Captions Feature to display dialogue/text.
Set Monitor Out Set Monitor Out source.
Upgrades Select to upgrade TV software.
Quick Start Up Select the TV Quick Start Up

options.

Power Swivel

Unlocked Power Swivel enabled. Control

the motorized Table Top Stand
Locked Power Swivel disabled.

NOTE: 1. The Signal Meter feature of the Channel

Manager OSD is only available for Digital
channels.

2. The CableCARD information feature of the
Setup OSD is only available when a
CableCARD from your cable operator is
installed in the rear panel of the TV.

3. Power Swivel feature is only available when
Table Top Stand is connected.

Power Swivel

Video

Locks

Timers

Audio

Channel Manager

Setup

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Video

On-Screen Display

Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve
picture quality. You can independently customize each of
the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing
performance and pleasure depending upon the video
program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the
selected input will reset to initial conditions.

Picture Mode

Use this function to choose from automatic picture
settings to optimize your TV’s performance.

1. Use the CURSOR buttons

 or  to highlight and

select PICTURE MODE settings (Day or Night).

2. Then press the SELECT button to set the mode and
return to the Video menu or press EXIT to quit menu.

Function Day Night

Contrast 100% 90%
Brightness 50% 50%
Color 50% 30%
Tint 50% 50%
Sharpness 50% 30%
Color Temperature High Standard
Black Enhancement High Off
Contrast Mode Dynamic Normal
Noise Reduction Low Low
Auto Movie Mode Off Off
(TV/Cinema Detection)

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or  to highlight the function to be adjusted.

2. Press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD

 to select the function settings.

3. Press the CURSOR PAD

 or  to adjust the function.

4. Press MENU to return to main menu.

5. Press EXIT to quit menu.

Contrast

Use this function to change the contrast between black
and white levels in the picture.

Brightness

Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness.

Color

Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture.

Tint

Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear
natural.

Sharpness

Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the
picture.

Video

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

Video

Picture Mode Day

OR

OR

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temperature

Black Enhancement

Contrast Mode

Move

SEL Select

100%

50%

50%

50%

High

High

Dynamic

Cable

OR

Picture Mode Day Night

Next/Prev Select

SEL Return

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

Video

Picture Mode

OR

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temperature

Black Enhancement

Contrast Mode

Move

SEL Select

Day

100%

50%

50%

50%

High

High

Dynamic

Cable

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Video

On-Screen Display

Color Temperature

Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accurate
color or set to Black/White for more reddish color.

Black Enhancement

Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low, middle and high.

NOTE: 1. If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS,

COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner.

2. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT

VIDEO Y-P

BPR input jacks.

3. CABLE and AIR share a Video setting. Also, each of the video inputs have their own independent
settings.

Contrast Mode

Use this function to choose between 3 Contrast Mode settings. Set to Dynamic for darker images more in the
level of Black, set to Normal for a balanced White to Black level, and set to Auto for automatic Contrast selection.

Noise Reduction

The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading
picture quality. Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking.

Auto Movie Mode

The AUTO MOVIE MODE function turn ON or OFF the 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE.
Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second, instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like
video. When film is transferred to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be
reconciled. This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown.

When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the
circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.

NOTE: 1. When using Progressive Scan Component (Ex. 480p, 720p, 1080i), Auto Movie Mode will not be

available (grayed out).

2. All Video settings are independent of each other based on it’s input (Cable/Air, Input 1~5, Photo

Input).

Aspect

Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect
Ratio.

Auto Aspect

Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on
the input signal to fill the screen.

Mode

Automatically select the Aspect Ratio.

Vertical Position

This function allows you to select when aspect style is
either 4:3 EXPANDED/ZOOM1/ZOOM2 or 16:9
ZOOM. Vertical position can be changed with these modes. For example, it will be useful for centering the
picture area at both the top and bottom of the picture with 480i/480p signal. Adjustable range is -10 (video
center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is toward top of screen).

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or  to to select menu item.

2. Press the CURSOR PAD

 or  to adjust the function.

3. Press the EXIT to quit the MENU, or select ASPECT to return to the main menu.

NOTE: Vertical Position will not be available in 4:3 Standard and 16:9 Standard modes.

OR

Video

Aspect

Auto Aspect : On
Mode : 16:9 Standard
Vertical Position : 0

SEL Return

Move

Set Black Side Panel

The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side
bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard
mode or use of the PIP modes.

1. Press the CURSOR PAD  or  to set to ON or OFF.

2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE
PANEL to return to the previous menu.

NOTE: To prevent screen damage when watching 4:3 signal, turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL. It is

recommended to watch 4:3 signal with gray side bar.

Reset Video Settings

This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO
mode.

1. Use CURSOR PAD ,  or CHANNEL WHEEL to
highlight functions.

2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD  to
select Reset Video Settings.

3. Use the CURSOR PAD  to access at the Reset
softkey.

4. Press the SELECT button to Reset the Video
Settings.

You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your
preference to increase viewing performance and
pleasure, depending upon the video program being
viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected Input will
reset to the initial conditions as explained above.

If RESET is selected in Input 1, only Input 1 will return to
factory conditions.

NOTE: If YES is selected, the VIDEO MENU SETTINGS will be reset to the original factory settings on all

modes during the next power on/off.

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Video

On-Screen Display

Set Black Side Panel

Next On/Off

Off

SEL Return

Set Black Side Panel

Next On/Off

On

SEL Return

Video

OR

Sharpness

Color Temperature

Black Enhancement

Edge Enhancement

Noise Reduction

Auto Movie Mode

Aspect

Black Side Panel

Reset Video Settings

Move

SEL Return

50%

High

High

Dynamic

Low

Off

Off

Cable

OR

Video

Reset Video Settings

Select “Reset” to return the video menu settings
on this Input to the original factory settings.
Reset
Select “Yes” to fix the Video Menu Settings
to the original factory Settings on all modes
after power “ON”.
No Yes

SEL Return

Move

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Audio

Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and
to improve the sound quality.

1. Press CURSOR PAD  or  to select menu item.

2. Press CURSOR PAD  or  to adjust the function.

3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to
return to the main menu.

NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting

treble. The additional menu items Bass
and Balance can be selected and
adjusted in the same manner.

Treble

This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers.

Bass

This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers.

Balance

This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers.

SRS

Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers and exciting and
realistic 3D Sound experience from just two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your
HITACHI Television. If your HITACHI Television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an
incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound
system.

SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.

BBE

Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. The BBE technology produces sound that is
natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI television. If your
HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound
experience from two speakers. BBE brings to the listener’s ear a more complete and accurate reproduction of the
original performance. Each voice, speaking or singing, each instrument or sound effect is presented with its
attendant harmonics or partials more clearly audible. The ear can then more easily recognize the unique tonal
colors of each sound as though the sound was being produced live.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

SRS TruBass

TruBass is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs that provides deep, rich bass on any speaker
system without the need for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components. For systems with a
subwoofer, TruBass complements and enhances the bass performance. This feature can be set to Off, Low,
Medium and High.

TrueBass, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruBass technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.

On-Screen Display

Audio

or

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

or

Audio

Treble

Bass

Balance

SRS

BBE

TruBass

Audio Source

Internal Speakers

Auto Noise Cancel

Move

SEL Return

50%

50%

L R

Off

Hard

Low

Stereo

On

Off

Audio Source

Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound)
used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary
language, weather report, etc.

Internal Speakers

This function is useful when setting up the external speakers.

ON Select this feature if using the internal speakers only.
TV as Center Select this feature when setting up external speakers from a separate stereo system. The

TV’s speakers will work as the center speaker.

OFF Select this feature if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system.

Auto Noise Cancel

This function eliminates the noise between stations. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this function will
automatically eliminate the audio for that channel.

Perfect Volume

This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level.

Loudness

Set this function to ON to emphasize bass and treble at low volume levels.

Language

Some programs transmit more than one DTV language option. Most will have English as a default language. The
language function will allow you to select up to 4 language options (if available).

Digital Output

This function allows you to select between Dolby

®

Digital and PCM.

Dolby

®

Digital - Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby®Digital only

decoder; it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital Audio).

NOTE: *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

PCM - Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a PCM only decoder; it will provide
two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack (Digital Audio).

DRC

Dynamic Range Compression - Use this function to
compress the range of sound volume. By compressing
the range of sound volume, it is possible not only to
suppress the output of loud sound at night but also to
raise the volume of low sound. This is only effective
when the TV is connected via the optical out (digital
audio) to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby

®

Digital
decoder. The default setting is ON.
Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the chosen
options.

NOTE: The functions Language, Digital Output and DRC
are only available when viewing digital programs.

Use the functions at right if your TV is connected to an
amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby
Digital or PCM decoder capabilities.

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Audio

On-Screen Display

Audio

Treble

Bass

Balance

SRS

BBE

Tru Ba ss

Audio Source

Internal Speakers

Auto Noise Cancel

Move

SEL Return

50%

50%

L R

Off

Hard

Low

Stereo

On

Off

or

Audio

Tru Ba ss

Audio Source

Internal Speakers

Auto Noise Cancel

Perfect Volume

Loudness

Language

Digital Output

DRC

Move

SEL Return

Low

Stereo

On

Off

Off

Off

1 [Unknown]

Dolby Digital

On

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Channel Manager

Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna
options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter
and Set Channel List.

1. Press CURSOR PAD ,  or CHANNEL WHEEL to
highlight function

2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD  to
select.

Signal Meter

Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor
antenna. This feature will show the signal strength and
peak values of the Antenna signal to help you adjust your
antenna to optimize signal reception.

Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to
highlight and select CLOSE to exit.

NOTE: The Signal Meter will not be available (grayed

out) when watching analog channels.

Auto Channel Scan

This feature will automatically store active Analog and
Digital channels in Auto Channel Scan memory.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or  or CHANNEL WHEEL

to highlight CABLE or AIR.

2. Press the CURSOR PAD

 or  to highlight the

START or CLEAR option.

3. Press the SELECT button to start AUTO CHANNEL
SCAN.

NOTE: 1. When a CableCARD is installed, Auto

Channel Scan will not be available since
channels will be fixed based on what was
agreed upon by you and your cable
operator.

2. If certain channels are poor or not possible
in cable(1) mode, set cable source to cable(2)
by using the CURSOR buttons  or .

On-Screen Display

Channel Manager

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

Channel Manager

Signal Meter

or

Auto Channel Scan

Channel List

Move

SEL Select

Channel Manager

Signal Meter

Auto Channel Scan

Channel List

Move

SEL Select

Channel Manager

or

or

Signal Meter

Channel 3­Strength 1
Peak 1
Close

Move SEL Return

Channel Manager

Signal Meter

Auto Channel Scan

Channel List

SEL Select

Move

Channel Manager

Auto Channel Scan

Cable
Auto Channel Scan Start Reset
Cable Source Cable(1)
Air
Auto Channel Scan Start Reset

Move SEL Return

Channel List

This function allows you to review which channels are
labeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNEL
MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and
which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List.

2. Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF on the
SCAN and LOCK columns.

3. To select LOCK column, input the access code.
(Default access code: 0000)

4. Press the FAV button to set or remove the FAVORITE
settings.

5. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.

NOTE: 1. When a CableCARD is installed, the Channel List will be dependent on channels agreed

upon by you and your cable operator.

2. The Channel List cannot be u pdated by only changing the cable source. Auto Channel Scan must
be performed for the Channel List to be updated.

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Channel Manager

On-Screen Display

Channel Manager

Signal Meter

Auto Channel Scan

Channel List

SEL Return

Move

Channel Manager

or

Channel List

FAV CH# Scan Lock ID
❑ 3 On Off ------­ ❑ 4 On Off ------­ ❑ 5 On Off ------­ ❑ 6 On Off ------­ ❑ 7 On Off ------­ ❑ 8 On Off ------­ ❑ 9 On Off ------­ ❑ 10 On Off -------

■ No Info.

Move SEL Select

--:-- AM-



--:-- AM

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Locks

This function will block out the picture and sound of the
selected channel or video input. It can also be used to
keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time
period that you set.

The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit
access code number. The factory preset code is 0000.
Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or CHANNEL

WHEEL to highlight the desired function in the
LOCKS menu.

2. Press the SELECT button to select.

Change Access Code

1. To change the ACCESS CODE NUMBER, select
CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory

preset code (0000) to your preference.

If you forget your ACCESS CODE NUMBER, use
the factory code 7777 to erase your key number.
This will reset the access code number back to the
factory preset (0000).

2. Enter a new four digit number.

3. Press EXIT to quit the menu.

Engage Lock

When ENGAGE LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually.

When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out.

When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the
POWER button.

When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion
picture ratings. Picture-in-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 49).

When TV RATINGS is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be
blocked. Picture-in-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 50).

Use CANADIAN RATINGS to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating
systems used in Canada that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content (see pages 51-52).

NOTE: If any Movie/TV Ratings are locked, Surf Mode PIP will not be available.

On-Screen Display

Locks

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

or

Please Enter Access Code

Access Code: - - - -

[#Keys] Enter Code

0

0

0

0

Locks

Change Access Code

Engage Lock

Movie Ratings

TV Ratings

Canadian Ratings(Eng)

Canadian Ratings(Frn)

Move SEL Select

Movie Ratings

Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that
you feel may be inappropriate due to its content.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or CHANNEL WHEEL

to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want
to block.

2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you
have selected. Once rating is selected, for example
PG-13, all movies rated PG-13 and higher (R, NC-17,
and X) will be blocked.

3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE
RATING to return to the previous menu.

Motion Picture Ratings Table

NOT RATED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not

been rated or ratings do not apply.
G General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.
X Adults only

NOTE: 1. A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed. If the movie does not carry a rating, the

TV will not block it.

2. Blocking NOT RATED programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service
announcements, religious programs and weather.

3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System (EAS)
message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general
public. When you receive such messages, the Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as
directed by the EAS message. Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked using the
LOCKS feature, you will not be able to tune to that channel.

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Locks

On-Screen Display

or

Locks

Change Access Code

Engage Lock

Movie Ratings

TV Ratings

Canadian Ratings(Eng)

Canadian Ratings(Frn)

Move SEL Select

Locks

Movie Ratings

Status
Not Rated
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X

Move SEL Return

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Locks

TV Ratings

Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV
program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its
content.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or CHANNEL

WHEEL to select the TV RATING category that you

want to block.

2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you
have selected.

3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATING
to return to the previous menu.

TV Parental Guide Ratings Table

TV-Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very

young audience, including children from ages 2-6.

TV-Y7 Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild

physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

TV-G General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no

sexual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language,

limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, intense

sexual situation, more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue.

TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, indecent language,

graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV Fantasy Violence
V Violence
S Sexual Situation
L Adult Language
D Sexually Suggestive Dialogue

NOTE: 1. If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit TV-MA programs; If you block TV-14V, you will

automatically block TV-MAV programs, but you will still permit TV-MALS programs. This means that
the TV will block violence in TV-14 and higher (TV-MA), but not language and sex.

2. TV program ratings are dependent on the broadcaster. If the program is not rated, the TV will not
block it.

3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System (EAS)
message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general
public. When you receive such messages, the Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as
directed by the EAS message. Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked using the
LOCKS feature, you will not be able to tune to that channel.

On-Screen Display

Locks

Change Access Code

Engage Lock

Movie Ratings

TV Ratings

Canadian Ratings(Eng)

Canadian Ratings(Frn)

Move SEL Select

or

Locks

TV Ratings

Sub Rating
Status D L S V FV
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA

Move SEL Return

Canadian Ratings (Eng)

Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of
movie and television program in Canada that you feel
might be inappropriate in its content.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or CHANNEL

WHEEL to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG)

category that you want to block.

2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS
(ENG) that you have selected. Once rating is
selected, for example C8+, all movies and
television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG,
14+ and 18+) will be blocked automatically.

3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN
RATINGS (ENG) to return to the previous menu.

Canadian Ratings English Table

C Programming intended for children under age 8 - Violence Guidelines; Careful attention is

paid to themes, which could threaten children’s sense of security and well-being. There will
be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent
and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other
Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on

their own - Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable,
or only way to resolve conflict; or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they
may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of
low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There
will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.

G General Audience - Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or

verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, will
not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent
acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and
no nudity.

PG Parental Guidance - Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be

suitable for younger children. Parents may consider some content inappropriate for
unsupervised viewing by children ages 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict
and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or
supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or
mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.

14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the

age of 14 - Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by
pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence.
Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content
Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent
use of profanity.

18+ Adult - Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of the plot,

character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May contain
graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.

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Locks

On-Screen Display

Locks

Change Access Code

Engage Lock

Movie Ratings

TV Ratings

Canadian Ratings(Eng)

Canadian Ratings(Frn)

Move SEL Select

or

Locks

Canadian Ratings(Eng)

Status
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+

Move SEL Return

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Locks

Canadian Ratings (Frn)

Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian
French programs according to various program ratings
that you feel might be inappropriate in its content.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or CHANNEL

WHEEL to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN)

category that you want to block.

2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS
(FRN) that you have selected. Once rating is
selected, for example 8 ANS+, all movies and
television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will
be blocked automatically.

3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN
RATINGS (FRN) to return to the previous menu.

Canadian Ratings French Chart

G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the

violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an
unrealistic manner.

8 ans + 8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programming intended for a broad

audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children.
Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children (under the age of 8)
who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals.

13 ans + Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few

violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Viewing with an
adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under 13.

16 ans + Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of

violence or intense violence.

18 ans + Programming restricted to adults - Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme

violence.

On-Screen Display

Locks

Change Access Code

Engage Lock

Movie Ratings

TV Ratings

Canadian Ratings(Eng)

Canadian Ratings(Frn)

Move SEL Select

Locks

Canadian Ratings(Frn)

Status
G
8 ans +
13 ans +
16 ans +
18 ans +

Move SEL Return

Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event
Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings.

1. Use the CURSOR buttons

 or  to highlight the

function to be adjusted.

2. Press the SELECT button to select.

Set The Clock

The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the
SET EVENT TIMER or DAY/NIGHT TIMER feature.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

, , ,  or CHANNEL

WHEEL to highlight the chosen TIME ZONE

settings.

2. Press the SELECT button to select. If you observe
daylight savings, use CURSOR PAD to highlight

DAYLIGHT SAVING CORRECTION and press the
SELECT button to select.

3. Use the CURSOR PAD

, , ,  or CHANNEL

WHEEL to highlight the CURRENT TIME (hour and

minute), AM or PM, MONTH, DAY, and YEAR.

4. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  to adjust settings.

5. Press the SELECT button to set the TIME AND DATE.

6. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to the previous menu.

NOTE: 1. When AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST CLOCK FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGES is checked

■

✔, the

TV will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving.

2. When the CableCARD is used, the TV will SET THE CLOCK automatically.

3. The TV counts electrical pulses for regulating the TIMERS. When the power cord is unplugged then
plugged in quickly, the clock is stopped momentarily and the TIME indication will become slow.

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Timers

On-Screen Display

Timers

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

Timers

Set The Clock

or

Set Sleep Timer

Set Day/Night Timer

Set Event Timer

Move SEL Return

Timers

Set The Clock

Set Sleep Timer

Set Day/Night Timer

Set Event Timer

Move SEL Select

-- : -- AM PST

0:00

Not Set

Not Set

-- : -- AM PST

0:00

Not Set

Not Set

or

Timers

Set The Clock

Time Zone : PST
Date : Jan. 1 2005
Time : -- : -- AM

❑ Automatically adjust clock
for daylight savings changes.

Move SEL Return

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Locks

Set Sleep Timer

Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30
minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments).

1. Press the CURSOR PAD

 repeatedly to set your

Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and
3:00.

Set Day/Night Timer

Select this feature to activate and set your TV’s
DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. This
feature is not available until the clock is set.

1. Use the CURSOR PADS to highlight SET
DAY/NIGHT TIMER settings.

2. Press the SELECT button to select.

3. Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY MODE ON
and to set it’s TIMER.

4. Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY MODE OFF
and to set it’s TIMER.

5. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET
DAY/NIGHT TIMER to return to the previous
menu.

On-Screen Display

Timers

Set The Clock

Set Sleep Timer

Set Day/Night Timer

Set Event Timer

Move SEL Select

Timers

Set The Clock

Set Sleep Timer

Set Day/Night Timer

Set Event Timer

Move SEL Set

Timers

Set The Clock

Set Sleep Timer

Set Day/Night Timer

Set Event Timer

Move SEL Select

-- : -- AM PST

0:00

Not Set

Not Set

-- : -- AM PST

0:00

Not Set

Not Set

-- : -- PST

0:00

Not Set

Not Set

Timers

or

Set Day/Night Timer

❑ Activate
Day Mode On : 06:00 AM
Day Mode Off : 06:00 PM

Move SEL Return

Set Event Timer

This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV
viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set,
you can not use this function and the screen below will
appear. The message on the screen will disappear after
3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the
clock setup mode (see page 53).

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  to highlight EVENT 1,

EVENT 2, EVENT 3, EVENT 4 and then press the
SELECT button to select.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or  to highlight and

select START TIME HOUR/MINUTE.

3. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or  to highlight and

select START TIME AM/PM.

4. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or  to highlight and

select FINISH TIME HOUR/MINUTE.

5. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or  to highlight and

select FINISH TIME AM/PM.

6. Use the CURSOR PAD

 to highlight the MONTH.

7. Use the CURSOR PAD

 to select a MONTH or

CURSOR PAD

 to select DAILY, WEEKLY -

SUNDAY TO MONDAY. Use the CURSOR PAD



to return to MONTH.

8. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or  to highlight and

select the DAY of the MONTH.

9. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or  to highlight and

select the YEAR.

10. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or  to highlight and

select CABLE or AIR.

11. Use the CURSOR PAD

,  or  or NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune into. A ✔ in the

box means it is enabled.

NOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF

timer.

2. The OFF TIMER will only activate if the TV was turned on by the ON TIMER and no channel
selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after the ON TIMER has been
activated, the OFF TIMER will deactivate.

3. If no remote control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated, the TV will
automatically turn off after three hours. Therefore, do not SET EVENT TIMER for more than three
hours if you do not plan to control your television with the remote control.

CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the ON and OFF
TIMERS. For safety, the TV should be turned off when you are away from home.

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Timers

On-Screen Display

Please Set Clock First

Timers

Set The Clock

Set Sleep Timer

Set Day/Night Timer

Set Event Timer

Move SEL Set

Timers

Set Event Timer

or

4:11 PM
❑ Event1 : -- : -- AM
Cable -------
❑ Event2 : -- : -- AM
Cable -------
❑ Event3 : -- : -- AM
Cable -------
❑ Event4 : -- : -- AM
Cable -------

Move SEL Return

-- : -- PST

0:00

Not Set

Not Set



-

-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005



-

-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005



-

-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005



-

-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005

Timers

Set Event Timer

4:11 PM

❑ Event1 : -- : -- AM

Cable -------
❑ Event2 : -- : -- AM
Cable -------
❑ Event3 : -- : -- AM
Cable -------
❑ Event4 : -- : -- AM
Cable -------

Move SEL Return



-

-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005



-

-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005



-

-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005



-

-- : -- AM Jan. 1 2005

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Setup

Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first
time.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

, , ,  to select the

sub-menu of your choice.

2. Press the SELECT button to select.

Menu Preference

Setup the Language and background of the Menu
OSD.

Menu Language

This feature will allow you to select any one of three
different languages for all on-screen displays.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or  to select the

language of your choice.

2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU

PREFERENCE to return to previous menu.

On-Screen Display

Setup

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

or

or

or

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 Select

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 Select

Setup

Menu Preference

Set The Language : English
Set The Menu Background : Shaded

Move SEL Return

Setup

Menu Preference

Set The Language : English
Set The Menu Background : Shaded

Move Set

Menu Background

This function allows you to choose from two menu
backgrounds.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or  to highlight

SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR
SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD



or  to select shaded or solid.

2. Select SOLID for a black background (no picture
can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED
and a light background is visible.

3. Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU
PREFERENCE to return to the previous menu.

Screen Saver

Continuous 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. Use the
SCREEN SAVER feature to hide screen burn.

1. Use CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight Screen

Saver’s Main Picture Moving and Image Power
options.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select your

choices.

Option 1

The whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by two
pixels.

Option 2

The whole picture will shift every 40 minutes by two
pixels.

Option 3

The whole picture will shift every 60 minutes by two pixels.

Image Power

This function allows you to choose power consumption reduction based on 3 levels (min., medium and max).

Screen Wipe

If pattern mark occurs, use Screen Wipe (White Field Signal) for at least 10 minutes to refresh any damage that
may have occurred from a pattern mark. Screen Wipe can resolve pattern mark to a certain degree, if caution is
not used, permanent damage may occur. Use the cursor pad  or  to highlight Screen Wipe.
Press the SELECT button to start.
Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.

Screen Saver Picture’s Movement

Automatic Power Saving

Use this feature to turn power off automatically when a video input signal is not detected for 15 seconds

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Setup

On-Screen Display

Setup

Menu Preference

Set The Language : English
Set The Menu Background : Shaded

Move SEL Return

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

Upgrades

Quick Start Up

Move SEL Select

Setup

Set Monitor Out

Main Picture Moving
Image Power : Max
Screen Wipe :

Automatic Power Saving

Move SEL Select

: Option 1

Wipe

Yes No

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Setup

Set The Inputs

Use this feature to give a name to any of the live video
inputs.

1. Press the CURSOR PAD

,  to highlight the video

inputs.

2. Press the CURSOR PAD

,  to select your

choices.

INPUT 4 Auto Link

Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and
tune to INPUT 4 when it detects a video signal to
INPUT 4.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

, ,  or  to highlight and select the AUTO LINK setting of your choice.

Auto

When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to INPUT 4 automatically, when the INPUT 4 input
device is turned on. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR, laserdisc player, or
DVD player.

Remote

When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to INPUT 4 automatically when the INPUT 4 input
device is turned on and the VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button on your remote control is pressed. This is
convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later.

Off

Select OFF to disable this function.

2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select AUTO LINK to return to previous menu.

NOTE: 1. Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature, it must be reset before AUTO LINK

is used again. To do this, turn your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD player OFF. This feature is now reset and
will turn on your TV as described above.

2. When using REMOTE mode, any remote control button will substitute for your video input device
play button. However, intended operation is for use with your VCR, laserdisc, or DVD play button.

3. If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will
automatically turn off after three hours.

Set AV Net

Use this feature to control your external Audio/Video
equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote
Control. The IR mouse cable must be properly
connected for the AV NET feature to work.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or CHANNEL WHEEL to

highlight SETUP.

3. Press the SELECT button to select.

4. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or CHANNEL WHEEL to

highlight SET AV NET feature.

5. Press the SELECT button to select.

On-Screen Display

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

Upgrades

Quick Start Up

Move SEL Select

Setup

Set The Inputs

Input1 :

****

Input2 :

****

Input3 :

****

Input4 :

****

Auto Link : Off
Input5 :

Move SEL Return

****

Video

Audio

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

Move SEL Select

or

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

Upgrades

Quick Start Up

Move SEL Select

AV NET SETUP WIZARD ( Example: A/V RECEIVER
Setup)

1. Press the SELECT button to start the SETUP
WIZARD.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight YES or
NO.

3. Press the SELECT button to select “YES”.
(Select YES to setup an A/V Receiver or NO to setup
other devices).

4. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

5. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to choose the brand
name of your A/V Receiver.

6. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

7. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to choose the preset
IR Code.

8. Use the CURSOR PAD  to highlight the “ POWER ”
Test button.
These On-screen buttons are called “ Soft Keys ”.

9. Press the SELECT button to pass the Power
command through the
IR mouse and onto the A/V Receiver
( Repeat steps 7 to 9 until finding the IR code that will
power up
the A/V Receiver. If the A/V Receiver turns ON, then
you have
found the correct preset IR code ).

10. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

11. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the TV Input
that connects
to the video and audio output of the A/V Receiver.

12. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

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Setup

On-Screen Display

Welcome to the AV Net Setup Wizard.

Before starting this wizard, please make sure
that all devices are connected appropiately
and the IR blasters are placed in front of the
devices IR sensor.

AV Net Setup Wizard

Move

SEL

Return

Back

Start

Do you want to use an A/V Receiver.

Yes

No

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

SEL

Select

Back

Next

Please choose the Brand Name of your
A/V Receiver. If you can not find the
Brand Name, please choose “Other” and
proceed to the Learning mode by pushing
the Learning Mode Button.

Brand Name Hitachi (1/54)

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Change Brand Name

Back

Learning Mode

Next

Please choose the IR Code Set number.
If the matched Code does not exist,
please choose “Other” and proceed to
the Learning mode.

IR Code Set

Test Button

1 (1/12)

Brand Name Hitachi (44/54)

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Change IR Code

Back

Learning Mode

Next

POWER SOURCE 1 VOL 

Brand Name

TV Input Not Connected

TV Input Settings
If you connect the video or audio
output of the A/V Receiver to this TV,
please select a TV Input.

3 (3/12)

Brand Name Hitachi (44/54)

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Change Input

Back

Next

SEL

Select

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Setup

On-Screen Display

13. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the A/V
Receiver Source if you have connected the Monitor
Out and Optical Out to the A/V receiver. Select “ Not
Connected “ if not used.

14. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

15. If you would like to label your A/V Receiver Source,
use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight “ Yes “
then press the SELECT button to continue. Selecting
“ No “ will bypass the Source labeling.

16. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select your A/V
Receiver Sources.

17. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to label your A/V
Receiver Sources.

18 Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight

NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

19. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button
to move on to the next SETUP screen.

20. Press SELECT to setup another device or use the
CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight “ No thanks, Im
done “, then press the SELECT button to exit the A/V
NET SETUP.

IR Code Set

Monitor Out Not Connected

Monitor Out Settings
If you connect the Monitor out or Optical out
to an A/V Receiver, please select
an A/V Receiver Source.

3 (3/12)

Brand Name Hitachi

TV Input Hitachi

(44/54)

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Optical Out Not Connected

Change Source

Back

Next

SEL

Select

IR Code Set

Monitor Out Not Connected

3 (3/12)

Brand Name Hitachi

TV Input Not Connected

(44/54)

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Optical Out

Would you like to relabel the Source buttons?

Not Connected

YesBack No

SEL

Select

Source Settings

Source Name

Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Source 5
Source 6
Source 7
Source 8
Source 9
Source 10

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

SEL

Select

Back

Next

Change Name

IR Code Set

Monitor Out Not Connected

3 (3/12)

Brand Name Hitachi

TV Input Not Connected

(44/54)

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Optical Out

All settings are complete!

Not Connected

NextBack

SEL

Select

Congratulations!

Your A/V Receiver is now
connected to your AV network.

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Would you like to setup another device?

YesNo thanks, I’mdone.

SEL

Select

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Setup

On-Screen Display

AV NET SETUP WIZARD ( Example: DVD Setup )

1. Press the SELECT button to start the SETUP
WIZARD.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight NO.

3. Press the SELECT button to select.
(Select NO to setup other devices).

4. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

5. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
the device.
( Example : DVD Setup ).

6. Press the SELECT button to select.

7. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

8. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to choose the brand
name of your DVD.

9. Press the CURSOR PAD  to highlight the IR CODE
Set, then use the CURSOR PAD  or  to choose
the preset IR Code.

10. Use the CURSOR PAD  to highlight the “ POWER ”
Test button.
These On-screen buttons are called “ Soft Keys ”.

11. Press the SELECT button to pass the Power
command through the IR mouse and onto the DVD.
( Repeat steps 9 to 11 until finding the IR code that
will power up the A/V Receiver. If the DVD turns ON,
then you have found the correct preset IR code ).

12. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

13. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the TV Input
that connects to the video and audio output of the
DVD.

14. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

Welcome to the AV Net Setup Wizard.

Before starting this wizard, please make sure
that all devices are connected appropiately
and the IR blasters are placed in front of the
devices IR sensor.

AV Net Setup Wizard

Move

SEL

Return

Back

Start

Do you want to use an A/V Receiver.

Yes

No

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

SEL

Select

Back

Next

Please select a device.

Device Settings

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

Move

DVD

Cable

DVD Recorder

VCR

Custom

Device is set.

DVD2

Satellite

PV Recorder

VCR2

✓

NextBack

SEL

Select

DVD Settings

IR Code Set

Test Button

Transmission Test

1 (1/5)

Brand Name Hitachi (31/77)

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

Move

Change Brand Name

Back

Next

POWER  CH 

DVD Settings

IR Code Set

Inputs settings

1 (1/5)

Brand Name Hitachi (31/77)

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

Move

Change Source

Back

Next

Select

SEL

Video Input Not Connected
Audio Input Not Connected

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Setup

On-Screen Display

15. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button
to move on to the next SETUP screen.

16. Press the SELECT button to select YES to Setup
another device. Press the CURSOR PAD  or  to
highlight “ No thanks, Im done “, then press the
SELECT button to exit the A/V NET SETUP.

IR Code Set

Audio Input Not Connected

1 (1/5)

Brand Name Hitachi

Video Input Not Connected

(31/77)

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

Move

All settings are complete!

NextBack

SEL

Select

DVD Settings

Congratulations!

Your DVD is now
connected to your AV network.

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

Move

Would you like to setup another device?

YesNo thanks, I’mdone.

SEL

Select

Learning Mode

This function of the AV NET allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the AV/NET codes. After
programming your equipment to the AV NET and the Soft Keys do not work, you can manually “LEARN” each one
by completing the Learning Mode. The Learning Mode will transfer any remote control button IR code of your
equipment to the “Soft Keys” of your AV NET.

Learning Mode (Example: A/V Receiver Setup)

1. Press the SELECT button to start the SETUP
WIZARD.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight YES.

3. Press the SELECT button to select.

4. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

5. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select “Other” from
brand name choices.

6. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight “Learning
Mode” then press the SELECT button.

Welcome to the AV Net Setup Wizard.

Before starting this wizard, please make sure
that all devices are connected appropiately
and the IR blasters are placed in front of the
devices IR sensor.

AV Net Setup Wizard

Move

SEL

Return

Back

Start

Do you want to use an A/V Receiver.

Yes

No

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

SEL

Select

Back

Next

Please choose the Brand Name of your
A/V Receiver. If you can not find the
Brand Name, please choose “Other” and
proceed to the Learning mode by pushing
the Learning Mode Button.

Brand Name Other

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Change Brand Name

Back

Learning Mode

Next

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Setup

On-Screen Display

7. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to select the
Soft Key to learn (Ex. VOL ), then press the SELECT
button.

8. Press and hold the VOL  button of your A/V
Receiver remote control while pointing directly at the
learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at
the lower right corner of the screen) at a distance of 5
to 10 feet or 2 to 3 meters.

9. If the IR code transfer was not completed, the screen
on the right appears. Repeat step 8 to try again.

10. If the IR code transfer was successful, the screen on
the right appears, then select “OK” to continue setup.

11. Select another Soft Key to learn or select DONE to
move on to the next screen.

Select the A/V Receiver softkey to learn?

TV Softkeys

AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings

Move

Select

Back

Done

POWER VOLCH

CH

MUTE VOL AUDIO

SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 SOURCE 5

SOURCE 6 SOURCE 7 SOURCE 8 SOURCE 9 SOURCE 10

SEL

Press and hold desired button to transfer the
command to AV NET.

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

SEL

Select

VOL

Please wait while AV NET

Learns the command....

Cancel OK

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

SEL

Select

VOL

Transfer not completed!
Try again?

Cancel OK

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

SEL

Select

VOL

Transfer was successful.
Press OK to store and continue.

AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings

Select the A/V Receiver softkey to learn?

POWER VOLCH

SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 SOURCE 5

SOURCE 6 SOURCE 7 SOURCE 8 SOURCE 9 SOURCE 10

TV Softkeys

CHMUTE VOL AUDIO

Move

SEL

Select

Back Done

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Setup

On-Screen Display

12. Select the Test button VOL  to check the response
of the device to this command.

13. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

14. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the TV Input
that connects to the video and audio output of the
A/V Receiver.

15. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

16. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the A/V
Receiver Source if you have connected the Monitor
Out and Optical Out to the A/V Receiver. Select “Not
Connected” if not used.

17. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next step.

18. If you would like to label your A/V Receiver Source,
use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight “Yes”, then
press the SELECT button to continue. Selecting
“No” will bypass the Source Labeling.

19. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select your A/V
Receiver Sources.

20. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to label your A/V
Receiver Sources.

21. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

Select the Test button. If device
responds to this command, proceed to
“Next”. Otherwise, try another IR
Code Set number.

IR Code Set

Test Button

Other

Brand Name Other

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

IR Out

Back

Learning Mode

Next

POWER SOURCE 1 VOL 

SEL

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Brand Name Other

IR Code Set

TV Input Settings
If you connect the video or audio
output of the A/V Receiver to this TV,
please select a TV Input.

TV Input Not Connected

Move

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Brand Name Other
IR Code Set

TV Input Not Connected

Monitor out Settings
If you connect the Monitor out or Optical out
to an A/V Receiver, please selcet
an A/V Receiver Source.

Monitor Out Not Connected
Optical Out Not Connected

Move

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Brand Name Other

IR Code Set

TV Input Not Connected

Monitor Out Not Connected

Optical Out

Would you like to relabel the Source buttons?

Move

Other

Change Input

Other

Change Input

Other

Not Connected

SEL

Select

SEL

SEL

Back Next

Select

Back Next

Select

YesNoBack

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Source Settings

Source Name

Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Source 5
Source 6
Source 7
Source 8
Source 9
Source 10

Move

Satellite

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

----------

Change Name

Back Next

SEL

Select

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Setup

On-Screen Display

22. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button to
move on to the next SETUP screen.

23. Select “YES” to setup another device or select “No,
thanks, I’m done” to exit the AV Net setup.

Learning Mode (Example: CUSTOM/DVD 3 Setup)

1. Press the SELECT button to start the SETUP
WIZARD.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight NO.

3. Press the SELECT button to select “NO”.
(Select NO to setup other devices).

4. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

5. CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight “Custom”,
then press the SELECT button to select.

6. Select NEXT to continue.

Congratulations!

Your A/V Receiver is now
connected to your AV network.

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

Would you like to setup another device?

YesNo thanks, I’m done.

SEL

Select

Welcome to the AV Net Setup Wizard.

Before starting this wizard, please make sure
that all devices are connected appropiately
and the IR blasters are placed in front of the
devices IR sensor.

AV Net Setup Wizard

Move

SEL

Return

Back

Start

Do you want to use an A/V Receiver.

Yes

No

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Move

SEL

Select

Back

Next

Please select a device.

Device Settings

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

Move

DVD

Cable

DVD Recorder

VCR

Custom

Device is set.

DVD2

Satellite

PV Recorder

VCR2

✓

NextBack

SEL

Select

AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup

Brand Name Other

IR Code Set

TV Input Not Connected
Monitor Out Not Connected

Optical Out

All settings are complete!

Move

SEL

Select

Other

Not Connected

NextBack

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Setup

On-Screen Display

7. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to choose the device
you wish to learn. (Example: DVD 3)

8. Select NEXT to continue.

9. Select the DVD 3 softkey to learn.
(Example: PLAY  button).

10. Select NEXT to continue.

11. Press and hold the  “Play button” of the DVD
remote control while pointing directly at the learning
AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at the lower
right corner of the screen) at a distance of 3 to 6 feet
or 1 to 2 meters.

12. If the IR Code transfer was successful, the screen on
the right appears, then select “OK” to continue setup.

13. Select another softkey to learn or select “DONE” to
move on to the next screen.

Please choose the device you wish to learn.

Custom settings

AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings

Move

Custom Device DVD3

NextBack

SEL

Select

Select the DVD3 softkey to learn?

TV Softkeys

AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings

Move

Select

Back

Done

POWER

MENU

 

SELECT  

 

EXIT  

SEL

AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings

Move

SEL

Select



Please wait while AV NET

Learns the command....

Press and hold desired button to transfer the
command to AV NET.

AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings

Move

SEL

Select



Transfer was successful.
Press OK to store and continue.

Cancel OK

Select the DVD3 softkey to learn?

TV Softkeys

AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings

Move

Select

Back

Done

POWER

MENU

 

SELECT  

 

EXIT  

SEL

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Setup

On-Screen Display

14. Select the Test button  “Play button” to check the
response of the device to this command.

15. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

16. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the TV Input
that connects to the video and audio output of the
DVD.

17. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to highlight
NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to
the next SETUP screen.

18. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button to
move on to the next SETUP screen.

19. Continue with the normal procedures to setup TV
Input, Monitor Out, Optical Out and the labeling of
the source buttons.

20. Select “YES” to setup another device or select “No
thanks, I’m done” to exit the AV NET setup.

DVD3 Settings

IR Code Set

Test Button

Transmission Test

Custom

Brand Name Custom

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

Move

IR Out

Back

Next

POWER  CH 

SEL

Congratulations!

Your DVD3 is now
connected to your AV network.

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

Move

Would you like to setup another device?

YesNo thanks, I’m done.

SEL

Select

NOTE: 1. After a successful A/V NET setup to a chosen TV Input, the user can access soft key controls by

selecting the device in the inputs menu.

2. Each Device and Custom setting only accepts one device at a time. The second device/custom
setup will give the user the options to either modify or delete the device.

3. When setting up devices that have Monitor Out options (examples: A/V receiver, VCR), the Monitor
Out and Audio Out will have default settings of TV Tuner out and Fixed respectively.

4. Before changing or modifying the Video and Audio Inputs, both should be set to “Not Connected”
to access available options.

5. The device label will show on the Inputs menu until deleted or modified.

6. The AV NET setup will have priority over the Input setup.

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

DVD3 Settings

Brand Name Custom

IR Code Set

Inputs settings

Video Input Not Connected
Audio Input Not Connected

Move Change Source

AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings

DVD3 Settings

Brand Name Custom

IR Code Set

Video Input Not Connected

Audio Input Not Connected

All settings are complete!

Move

Custom

Custom

SEL

Select

Back Next

SEL

Select

Back Next

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Setup

Set Closed Caption

Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or
sound effects of a television program or home video
which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV
program guide denotes these programs as or .

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

, ,  and  to highlight

and select the function to change.

2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET CLOSED
CAPTION to return to the previous menu.

Caption Display:

ON/OFF will turn the display on or off.
AUTO will turn the display on when

Mute/Soft Mute is on.

Analog Captions:

Set CAPTIONS for Analog programs. This
function will help choose and set available
mode and channel.

Caption Mode:

CAPTIONS is for the program you are viewing.
TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers

the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. Text may not be available with every
program.

Channel:

1 is used for the primary language (usually English).
2 is sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region).
3 is sometimes used for a third language (may vary by region).
4 is sometimes used for a fourth language (may vary by region).

Digital Captions

Set captions for digital programs. This function
will help choose and set available language,
font, size and style of digital captions.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

, ,  or  to highlight

and select desired DIGITAL CAPTIONS feature.

2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET CLOSED
CAPTION to return to the previous menu.

NOTE: 1. Some types of digital closed captions will not work with this TV.

2. Caption Display will not work when viewing a 480p, 720p, or 1080i input via the

COMPONENT: Y-P

BPR inputs.

3. When PIP SURF is on, Closed Caption will not work.

4. Digital Captions Font Style are sometimes different from the Font Style of Analog Captions.

5. Closed Caption and Digital Captions availability and content depends on the broadcaster. Closed
Caption is available when Closed Caption icon is displayed on screen.

6. Digital Captions will not be available (grayed out) when using analog channels.

Set Closed Captions

Setup

Move SEL Return

Caption Display : Off

Analog Mode : Captions
Channel : 1

Digital Language : 1(Unknown)
Font : Default
H i t a c h i Size : Standard
Style : Standard

On-Screen Display

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

Upgrades

Quick Start Up

Move SEL Select

Setup

OR

Set Closed Captions

Caption Display : Off

Analog Mode : Captions
Channel : 1

Digital Language : 1(Unknown)
Font : Default
H i t a c h i Size : Standard
Style : Standard

Move SEL Return

:

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Setup

On-Screen Display

Set Monitor Out

This feature will select the source of the Monitor
Output.

Monitor:

Select MONITOR to output the audio and
video signals of the chosen input source
(CABLE, AIR, INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other
A/V device.

TV Tuner Out:

Select TV TUNER OUT to output the audio
and video signals of the last watched Antenna
Source (CABLE, AIR).

Fixed

Select AUDIO OUT FIXED to have the Audio
at fixed volume.

Variable

Select AUDIO OUT VARIABLE to have Audio volume that can be controlled by the Plasma TV Volume
Up/Down.

1. Use CURSOR PAD

 or  to highlight the function to change

2. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or  to select the function.

3. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to previous menu.

NOTE: 1. When TV TUNER OUT is selected, VARIABLE AUDIO OUT will not be available (grayed out).

2. When using MONITOR OUT for recording, set the VIDEO OUT to MONITOR.

MONITOR: Available Monitor Out Signals

Video Out Audio Out Use
Monitor Fixed To record currently viewed Video and Audio.
Monitor Variable When an external device like a monitor
or Hi-Fi audio system is connected to the
audio and video output of the TV. You can
control the volume output by changing the
volume of the TV.
TV Tuner Out Fixed To record currently viewed Video and Audio
from either Cable or Air.

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

Upgrades

Set Stand-by Mode

Move SEL Select

Setup

OR

Set Monitor Out

Video Out : Monitor
Video In : Fixed

Move SEL Return

Input Mode Monitor Out
S-Video Video L/R HiFi
ANT Digital No Macrovision S-Video YES YES YES YES
(Air or Channel Macrovision S-Video - - - YES
Cable) Analog Channel Video - YES YES YES
Input 1 HDMI_1 - - - YES
S-Video_1 YES YES YES YES
Video_1 - YES YES YES
Input 2 HDMI_2 - - - YES
S-Video_2 YES YES YES YES
Video_2 - YES YES YES
Input 3 Y-PbPr_3 - - - YES
Video_3 - YES YES YES
Input4 Y-PbPr_4 - - - YES
Video_4 - YES YES YES
Input5 S-Video_5 YES YES YES YES
Video_5 - YES YES YES

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Setup

On-Screen Display

TV TUNER OUT: Available Monitor Out Signals

Upgrades

This feature shows software information and easy
upgrade procedure. This function allows the TV
software to be upgraded by using a flash card (MMC
CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your
TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash
card. In order to receive written notification and the
flash card, please complete and return the warranty
card.

1. Insert MMC CARD

2. Press the CURSOR PAD

 or  to highlight

UPGRADE NOW.

3. Press the SELECT button to select and start
upgrading.

NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade

process will cancel the upgrade. When this
happens, repeat the upgrade procedure.

Input Mode Monitor Out (TV Tuner Out)
S-Video Video L/R HiFi
ANT Digital No Macrovision S-Video YES YES YES YES
(Air or Channel ANT ANT ANT ANT
Cable) Macrovision S-Video - - - YES
ANT
Analog Channel Video - YES YES YES
ANT ANT ANT
Input 1 HDMI_1 Y-PbPr YES YES YES YES
S-Video_1 ANT ANT ANT ANT
Video_1 digital
Input 2 HDMI_2 Y-PbPr only
S-Video_2
Video_2
Input 3 Y-PbPr_3
Video_3
Input4 Y-PbPr_4
Video_4
Input5 S-Video_5
Video_5

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

Upgrades

Set Stand-by Mode

Move SEL Select

Setup

OR

Upgrades

Software Version # : Main Vxxxx.xxxx

MMC Software Upgrade
Upgrade Now

Please Insert MMC card
before upgrading.

Move SEL Return

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On-Screen Display

Setup

Quick Start Up

This feature will select QUICK START UP options. Set
this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both
Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on.
Set this feature to OFF to save electricity. Selecting ON
for the QUICK START UP feature will activate the TV
tuners circuits when the TV is in “standby mode” which
is commonly referred to as “off”. This will allow you to
quickly tune to channels when first turning the TV on.
Digital signals often change and this feature will
monitor any changes and prepare the television to
quickly present a picture. A small amount of electricity
is used to continually monitor signals when this feature
is selected.

Power Swivel

This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows
the customer to turn the plasma display left or right
using the remote control. This feature is only
available when the Table Top Stand is connected.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD

 or  to unlock or lock

the Power Swivel.
Exit the OSD menu system before controlling the
motorized stand.

2. Press the CURSOR PAD

 to to rotate the TV to

the right.

3. Press the CURSOR PAD

 to to rotate the TV to

the right.

4. Release the CURSOR PAD to stop rotation.

NOTE: 1. The Power Swivel has a maximum turning radius of 30° (left and right).

2. Do not place any objects in the path of the monitor when using the power swivel feature.

3. Before using the power swivel, please make sure that the path of the monitor is clear of any
fingers, hands or any other body parts to avoid causing injury.

4. When the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) or Freeze mode is ON, the Power Swivel is disabled.

Setup

Timers

Locks

Channel Manager

Audio

Video

Move SEL Select

Power Swivel

Power Swivel

or

Select

SEL

Return

Locked

or

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

Upgrades

Quick Start Up

Move SEL Select

Setup

Quick Start Up

Select ON to have the TV tune
channels quickly at 1st turn on.

Select OFF to save electricity
Off On

Move SEL Select

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Useful Information

Equipment Care and Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect
against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges.

IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS
PROCEDURE:

1. Press the POWER

SWITCH (ON/OFF
SWITCH) once.

2. If there is still no power,
wait 30 seconds and
press the POWER
SWITCH again.

3. If there is still no power,
unplug the power cord
from the wall. Wait 30
seconds and plug the
power cord back in.
Press the POWER
SWITCH again.

This protective technology
should provide for years of
lasting entertainment from
your HITACHI Plasma
Television.

DO

Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.

Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm
water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be
used if the screen is extremely dirty.

Place your Plasma Television away from extreme heat,
humidity, and extremely dusty places.

Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your Plasma
Television will not be used for a long period of time, for
instance, when you go on vacation.

DO NOT

Do not clean your screen with strong cleaners, polishes
or a chemically treated cloth.

Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane
tape on your Plasma Television.

Avoid repeatedly touching the screen.

Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as
dropping it on the floor, etc. This may cause damage to
the precision parts.

Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity
place or getting it wet. Do not leave it on or near a
heater. Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit
to fail.

When the batteries run down, remote control operation
will become erratic or become unresponsive. Replace
the old batteries with two new “AA” size batteries. Do
not use an old battery with a new battery.

Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period
of time or heat may cause damage to the plasma
screen.

SYMPTOMS

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No Picture, no sound

Sound OK, picture poor

Picture OK, sound poor

Picture blurred

Lines or streaks in picture

Poor reception on some channels

Picture rolls vertically

No color

Poor color

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Reception Problems

Useful Information

IGNITION NOISE:

Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.
Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,
electrical drills, and other electrical appliances.

GHOSTS:

Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the
direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other
objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve
reception. Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such
as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without
using multiple antenna couplers.

SNOW:

If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the
signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots.
When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special
antenna to improve the picture.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:

• RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:
The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some
cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture.

• PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS
This television has been designed pursuant to the FCC class B Rules. This is to prevent a problem to Radio
receivers. If this television causes a problem to Radio receivers, then take the following steps:

- Keep the television away from Radio.

- Adjust Radio antennas in order for the television not to receive interference.

- The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the television.

- Use a coaxial cable for antenna.
You can check if this television influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the television.
If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the television, check the instructions mentioned above.

BLOCK NOISE (DIGITAL INPUT):

Fuzzy blocks may appear in some area or the whole area of the screen. This is
usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,
electrical drills, ghosting of the image and weak signals.

BLACK SCREEN:

When using an antenna, weak signals will display a black screen. It may be
necessary to upgrade your antenna.

NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio

equipment from the TV set to a considerable distance.

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Useful Information

Troubleshooting

No.

Items Notes

1

Buzzing sound from Plasma
display panel.

A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet
room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing
sound is normal and is not a malfunction.

2

Infrared interference

Some infrared rays are emitted from the plasma television panel that might affect the
operation of other infrared controlling equipment.

3

Bright and dark spots

High precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma television. But there
maybe points that do not illuminate, points that are too bright, and points with color
different from that of the periphery. Please note that this is not a mafunction.

4

Picture Image

In some cases, residual images may remain after the short term display of still images
when the picture changes.

5

Display panel surface
temperature is too high.

The plasma display panel display images by means of electrical discharges inside the
panel. This may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase. Please note that
this is not a malfunction.

6

Plasma Surface

A reinforced glass filter is installed over the plasma panel surface. A strong impact to
the front panel risk a danger of glass breakage.

7

Transportation

Please transport the plasma television in it's packing box and placed in an upright
position. Do not transport the plasma television in a horizontal position. This increases
the posibility of panel breakage and pixel failure.

8

Granular spots

When a screen is seen at point-blank range, a random fine grain may be visible in the
dark areas of the picture.

9

High temperature
environment

High temperature affect the electric discharge/luminescence characteristic of the PDP
panel. Do not place the plasma television in high temperature environments.

10

Operation

Operating altitude: 800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to -2,484ft). Operating temperature: 41˚F
to 95˚F.

11

Storage

Storage altitude: 300 to 1,114hPa (31,912ft to -2,484ft). Storage temperature: 5˚F to
140˚F

12

Power ON or OFF

Repeatedly turning the plasma television Power ON and OFF at short intervals may
result in failure of the television.

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Useful Info

PLUG AND PLAY

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada.

This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with
paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.

AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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 Home Electronics (America), Inc. may void the user’s warranty.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to
maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure
compliance with FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables.

Useful Information

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Features and Specifications

Features:

• New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3
Language)

• New AV Network System Control

Control up to 4 components with one remote
2 IR Mouse cables included

• Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remote Control

• Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection

• Picture Enhancement

• Input Signal Identification

• CableCARD compatible - Contact your local cable
operator for more information

• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)(High
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1.1
Compatible)

• Photo Input (for your digital camera)

• Technology

Video:

• 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution (42”)
1366 x 768 Display Resolution (55”)

• ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces Technology)

• High-Contrast Pure-Color Glass Shield

• Wide Viewing Angle: 160˚

• 4 Color Temperature Presets: Black/White-5400K,
Standard-6500K, Medium-9300K, High-1200K.

• Multiple Screen Fill Modes
(4:3 Standard/Expanded/Zoom1/
Zoom2/16:9 Standard/Zoom)

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• 4MB 10-bit 3D Y/C Comb Filter

• Picture Modes (Day and Night)

Inputs:

•

Power Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 120V, 60Hz

• Power Consumption

- Refer to rear panel at the back of the Plasma
Monitor

• Antenna input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Ohm

• Channel coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191ch.

VHF-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ~ 13

UHF-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ~ 69

CATV Mid Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 ~ A-1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-I

Super Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-W

Hyper Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W+1 - W+28

Ultra Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W+29 - W+94

• Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm

• S-Video

Luminance (Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm

Chrominance (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.286Vp-p, 75 Ohm

• Component Video

Luminance (Y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm

Chrominance (PB/PR) . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm

• Audio input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270k Ohm

• Average input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470mVrms

• HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19 PIN)

Outputs:

• Video1.0Vp-p. 75 Ohm

• Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470mVrms, 1k Ohm

• Optical Out (Digital Audio) . . . . . .1 Optical Connector

Audio:

• MTS Stereo/SAP

• TruBass

• 40W

• Soft Mute (50%)

Supplied Accessories:

• Remote Control

• Batteries

• 6’ AC Cable

• Table Top Stand (42” models only)

• IR Mouse Cable (2)

• Cleaning Cloth

• Power Swivel Cable (42” models only)

• Ferrite Core

Optional Accessories:

• For U.S. Models: Please access our website:
www.hitachi.us/tv

INPUTS/OUTPUTS

•Wideband Component Y, Pb,Pr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

•Composite Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

•S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

•Antenna (RF) Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

•Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•Monitor Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•Optical Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•IR Blaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

•CableCARD Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•Upgrade Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•Swivel Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•Subwoofer Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

•Photo Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SPECIFICATIONS

•Pixel Pitch . . 0.90(horiz.) x 0.51(vert.) mm. (42”)

. . . . . . . . 0.90(horiz.) x 0.90(vert.) mm. (55”)

•FCC class: . . . . . . . . . . . . B for Consumer Use

•Power Requirements:. . . . . . . . 108-132V, 60Hz

1

Screen mode availability varies by input format

HDTV Monitors display HDTV when combined with an HDTV Tuner and
Source.

All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without
prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications
and dimensions for custom installations.

UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics
(America), Inc.

TruBass, SRS and the

®

symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897. BBE
and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Set Dimensions

Useful Information

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

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Hitachi

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of
trouble free operation from your unit. However, should
you require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized
Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states
and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with
convenient and expedient assistance. Our service
hotline operator will direct you to the HITACHI
Authorized Service Facility nearest you. Just present
proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to the
Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, and service will be
rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited
warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating
guide.

Should you have any questions regarding warranty,
service, operation, or technical assistance, please
contact:

Hitachi America, LTD.
Home Electronics Division
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556

HITACHI CANADA, LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

Should you have any questions regarding warranty,
service, operation, or technical assistance, please
contact:

In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)

Monday – Friday (EST).........................9:00am – 7:00pm

Saturday (EST) .....................................9:00am – 5:00pm

Look for your French Manual on the outside of the
box. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244) for a copy.

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service
durant la période couverte par la garantie, sur le
fonctionnement ou pour de l’assistance technique
communiquez avec:

Au Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)

Lundi - Vendredi L’EST ........................9:00am – 7:00pm

Samedi L’EST.......................................9:00am – 5:00pm

La version français de votre manual se trouve a
l’exterieur de la boîte. Si le manuel est manquant,
coposez le 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) pour
obenir votre copie.

HITACHI CANADA, LTD.
2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3

Service Hotline

To locate an authorized HITACHI

service facility in the continental

U.S.A. and Canada,

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

Useful Information

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End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE

IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for
HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between
you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand
digital television (the “DTV”), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home
Electronics Division ("HITACHI"). By using the DTV or the operating
system software installed on the DTV (the "System Software") or any
Upgrade (as defined below, and together with the System Software, the
“Software”), you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS LICENSE
AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE DTV OR THE SOFTWARE.

1. LICENSE GRANT. HITACHI grants to you, for the life of the DTV, a
non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and
use one copy of the Software on the DTV, subject to the following
limitations and restrictions:
a. You may not share, duplicate, republish or redistribute the

Software;

b. You may not resell, rent, lease, sublicense, gift, loan, assign or

otherwise transfer the Software or any of your rights under
this Agreement;

c. You may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer,

decompile, disassemble or make derivative works from the
Software or use the Software in combination with any non­Hitachi software; and

d. You may not use the Software for any commercial purpose.

2. VIOLATIONS; INDEMNITY. You understand and agree that your
use of the Software in any manner except as permitted under this
Agreement could constitute a serious crime and could subject you
to damages and an award to HITACHI of attorneys’ fees in
connection with your violation of this Agreement. You further
understand that you may be held legally responsible for any
copyright infringement or other violation of intellectual property
rights caused or facilitated by your failure to abide by the terms of
this Agreement. You agree to defend, indemnify and hold HITACHI
and its parent and affiliate companies harmless from and against
any and all liability resulting from any breach by you of this
Agreement.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. The Software is protected by federal
copyright laws, international copyright treaties and other intellectual
property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold, to
you. All right, title and interest in and to the Software and any
intellectual property associated therewith, including any
accompanying printed materials, shall belong to HITACHI and its
licensors and suppliers. Except as expressly provided herein,
neither HITACHI nor any of its licensors or suppliers grants to you
under this Agreement any express or implied right in or to any
patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or other intellectual
property. All right, title and interest in and to the intellectual
property rights associated with any content that is accessible
through use of the Software shall belong to the applicable content
owners and may be protected by copyright or other intellectual
property laws and treaties. This Agreement grants you no rights to
use such content. Any rights of HITACHI not expressly granted to
you hereunder are reserved expressly by Hitachi.

4. SOFTWARE UPGRADES. In the future, HITACHI may release or
make available one or more upgrades to the System Software
(each, an “Upgrade”). You understand and agree that if you decide
to install or use any Upgrade, your installation and use of such
Upgrade and/or any other software or intellectual property
HITACHI may provide in connection therewith shall be governed by
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, except to the extent
that HITACHI provides different or supplementary license terms or
conditions that accompany such Upgrade or other software or
intellectual property. In the event HITACHI provides you with a
“flash card” or other media to effect or facilitate an Upgrade, you
understand and acknowledge that your failure to return such flash
card or other media to HITACHI as HITACHI may require could
result in HITACHI placing your name and your DTV’s serial number
on a “No Further Upgrades” list, which will prohibit you from
receiving any subsequent Upgrades HITACHI may later release or
make available. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ALL THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF ANY DIFFERENT OR SUPPLEMENTARY
LICENSE THAT MAY ACCOMPANY SUCH UPGRADE, (A) DO NOT
USE ANY HITACHI-PROVIDED FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA,
(B) DO NOT PERFORM INSTALL ANY HITACHI-PROVIDED
UPGRADE SOFTWARE ON YOUR DTV, AND (C) PROMPTLY
RETURN SUCH FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA TO HITACHI.

5. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. HITACHI is licensing the Software for
use within North America only. You agree that you will not export or
re-export the Software. You specifically agree not to export or re­export the Software: (i) to any country to which the U.S. has
embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services, which
currently include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran,
Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria, or to any national of any such
country, wherever located, who intends to transmit or transport the
Software back to such country; (ii) to any person or entity who you
know or have reason to know will utilize the Software in the design,
development, or production of nuclear, chemical, or biological
weapons; or (iii) to any person or entity who has been prohibited
from participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency
of the U.S. government. You warrant and represent that neither the
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security nor any other U.S federal
Agency has suspended, revoked, or denied your export privileges.

6. NO WARRANTIES. The software is provided to you in "as is”
condition and HITACHI makes no warranties of any kind
whatsoever regarding the software and, to the maximum extent
permitted by law, hereby expressly disclaims all warranties of any
kind whatsoever, express or implied, with respect to the software.
All implied warranties, including without limitation, the implied
warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed by hitachi to
the maximum extent permitted by law.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. To the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law, HITACHI, its licensors, suppliers, parent
companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees and agents shall not
under any circumstances be liable to you or any third parties for
any damages of any nature arising in any way from this agreement,
your use of the software or otherwise, whether indirect, special,
incidental, consequential or otherwise, including, without limitation,
any claims for lost profits, lost good will, lost data, business
interruption, procurement of substitute goods or services, or
expenditures made or committed for in reliance on the continuation
of this agreement, even if advised in advance of the possibility of
such damages.

8. NO FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. You agree that neither
HITACHI S breach of this agreement nor its failure to repair a

defect, error or bug in the software shall constitute a failure of the
essential purpose of this agreement.

9. CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE. The software contains software
developed by the openssl project, including cryptographic software
written by eric young (the "cryptographic software"). The
cryptographic software is provided by the openssl project in "as is''
condition and any express or implied warranties, including but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed to the
maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall the openssl
project, its contributors, HITACHI or any of its parent or affiliate
companies be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special,
exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to,
procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or
profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory
of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including
negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of the
software or the cryptographic software, even if advised in advance
of the possibility of such damages.

10. TERMINATION. HITACHI may terminate this Agreement
immediately at any time by providing notice to you.

11. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY. This Agreement will be
governed by the laws of the State of New York, and you consent to
the exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the federal courts sitting in
the Southern District of New York, unless no federal subject matter
jurisdiction exists, in which case you consent to the exclusive
jurisdiction and venue in the Borough of Manhattan, New York,
USA.

License Agreement

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Appendixes

Appendixes

Appendix A:

IMAGE INPUT

INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT

Air or Cable -- NTSC 4:3 -- On/Off

(Analog Channels)

INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 480i/480p 16:9 16:9 Off

Letter Letter Off

4:3 4:3 Off

-- No Info. On/Off

INPUT 1-5 S-Video1NTSC 16:9 16:9 Off

Video Letter Letter Off

4:3 4:3 Off

-- No Info. On/Off

INPUT 3 & 4 Y-PbPr480i/480p 16:9 16:9 Off

Letter Letter Off

4:3 4:3 Off

-- No Info. On/Off

1

S-Video = Not available in INPUT 3 & 4

Appendix B:

IMAGE INPUT

INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT

Air or Cable -- 1080i 4:3 -- On/Off

(Digital Channels)

INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 480i/480p Letter Letter On

4:3 4:3 On

INPUT 1-5 S-Video2NTSC Letter Letter On

Video 4:3 4:3 On

INPUT 3 & 4 Y-PbPr480i/480p Letter Letter On

4:3 4:3 On

2

S-Video = Not available in INPUT 3 & 4

Appendix C:

IMAGE INPUT

INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT

INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 480i/480p 16:9 16:9 On

INPUT 1-5 S-Video3NTSC 16:9 16:9 On

Video

INPUT 3 & 4 Y-PbPr480i/480p 16:9 16:9 On

3

S-Video = Not available in INPUT 3 & 4

Appendix D:

IMAGE INPUT

INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT

Air or Cable -- 1080i 16:9 -- On/Off

(Digital Channels)

INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 1080i/720p 16:9 -- On/Off
INPUT 3 & 4 Y-PbPr1080i/720p 16:9 -- On/Off

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Appendixes

Appendixes

1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to
access the Main Menu screen.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD

 to highlight SETUP in

the Main Menu and press the SELECT button.

3. Use the CURSOR PAD

 to highlight CableCARD

Information and press the SELECT button.

4. To view the CableCARD ID and Host ID, use the

CURSOR PAD

 to highlight CableCARD Info and

press the SELECT button.

NOTE: The Diagnostics Info. window is for

Service use only.

THINGS TO CHECK WHEN USING THE
CableCARD / CableCARD Services

1. Check that the CableCARD is properly inserted in
the CableCARD slot.

2. Remove the CableCARD by pressing the eject
button and pull the CableCARD straight out.

3. Visually inspect the CableCARD to ensure all pin­holes are in good condition, with none blocked or
damaged.

4. Make sure the CableCARD is re-inserted in the
correct direction, then slowly push until it is fully
seated in the slot.

5. When the CableCARD is installed, note all screen
messages that appear (“CableCARD Installed”,
“Acquiring Data”, “CableCARD is not Installed”).
If the “CableCARD Installed” message does not
appear when card is installed, check the TV’s card
slot and CableCARD pins for obstructions or
damage.

6. If problems still remain, please contact your Cable
Service Provider.

NOTES:

1. When a CableCARD is installed, Auto
Channel scan will not be needed
because the channel list is automatically
loaded to the TV's channel memory.

2. The TV will take several seconds to
detect and recognize the presence of the
CableCARD. This process must be
completed before any CableCARD
information or Channel listings is
accessed.

Appendix E

After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, a
CableCARD Information menu appears in the SETUP
menu of the On-Screen Display.
Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD
Information menu.

Video

Audio

TV Guide On Screen

Channel Manager

Locks

Timers

Setup

Move SEL Select

Setup

Menu Preference

Screen Saver

Set The Inputs

Set AV NET

Set Closed Captions

Set Monitor Out

CableCARD Information

Upgrades

Set Stand-By Mode

Move SEL Select

Setup

CableCARD Information

Select the button below to acess
CableCARD ID and Host ID.

Select the button below to access
CableCARD and Host Diagnostics.

Move SEL Return

CableCARD Info.

Diagnostics Info.

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

Press EXIT to return

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A

Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 42

Audio

TruBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Audio Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Auto Noise Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

A/V Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 58-67

B

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Black Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Black Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

C

CableCARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Caution and Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Channel Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

Auto Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Closed Captions

Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Contrast Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

E

Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

External Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-19

F

Favorite Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 30

H

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

I

Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

L

Language

Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Locks

Change Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Channel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Front Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

TV Ratings (Canadian - English) . . . . . . . . .51

TV Ratings (Canadian - French) . . . . . . . . .52

M

Menu Preference

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Monitor Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

N

Noise Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

P

Perfect Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Photo Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26

Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30

Power Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5, 7, 71

R

Remote Control

Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-38

Programming Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

S

Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . .19

Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Split Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

T

Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-55

Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

V

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-43

Index

Index

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Notes

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