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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

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

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

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

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.

Summary of Contents for 42HDS52A

Page 1: ... 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 ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ... 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...

Page 4: ...er 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 ba...

Page 5: ...le 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 ...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ... 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...

Page 8: ...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 you...

Page 9: ...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 l...

Page 10: ...S 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 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 Disp...

Page 11: ...inition 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 per...

Page 12: ... 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 scre...

Page 13: ...nnection 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 ...

Page 14: ...T S VIDEO V L R DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc OUTPUT Y PB PR L R HDTV Set Top Box DVD Player PROVIDED PROVIDED DVI to HDMI AUDIO OUT OUTPUT Y PB CB PR CR L R VCR 2 V L R OUTPUT S VIDEO V L R INPUT S VIDEO CONNECT TO IR BLASTER CONNECT TO IR BLASTER Optional Optional NOTE Cables are optional except when specified ...

Page 15: ...ction 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 PB input and the components R Y output to the TV s PR input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CBCR In this case connect the components CB output to the TV s PB input and the components CR output to the TV s PR input It may be necessary to adjust...

Page 16: ...ons 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 l...

Page 17: ...ugs 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 NE...

Page 18: ...e 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 NO...

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ...e 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 ...

Page 21: ...llite 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 ...

Page 22: ...ode 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 pa...

Page 23: ... 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 lef...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...t side panel of the TV Input 5 Photo Input Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel Next SEL Thumbnail 0 9 Jump Please Enter Picture Number 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 digita...

Page 26: ...Control Rotate Slideshow Start Device Interval 30sec Rotate Slideshow Device Drive B 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 wit...

Page 27: ... 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 ...

Page 28: ...an watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs Use connection at right to view VCR program as a sub picture 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 dependin...

Page 29: ... 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 Yes Yes Yes 480p 480i 16 9 Yes Yes ANT Analog 4 3 Yes Yes S Video Video PIP ANT Digital 16 9 Yes Yes 4 3 1080i 720p 16 9 Yes 480p 480i 16 9 S Video Video ...

Page 30: ...re 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 de...

Page 31: ...red 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...

Page 32: ...rogrammed for your set top box satellite receiver If the set top box satellite receiver does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your set top box 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 th...

Page 33: ...ol 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 even...

Page 34: ...ill 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 ...

Page 35: ...mote 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 pr...

Page 36: ...e 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 butt...

Page 37: ...616 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 Vid...

Page 38: ...54 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 Par...

Page 39: ...EL to navigate to a different menu item 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 39 On Screen Display On Screen Display Setup Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ...

Page 40: ...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 bas...

Page 41: ... 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 t...

Page 42: ...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 ...

Page 43: ...he 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...

Page 44: ...nd 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 eff...

Page 45: ...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 indepen...

Page 46: ...ght 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 usin...

Page 47: ... 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 47 Channel Manager On Screen Display Channel ...

Page 48: ...lly 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 Whe...

Page 49: ...stricted 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 insta...

Page 50: ... 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...

Page 51: ...ce 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 g...

Page 52: ...r 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 ...

Page 53: ...it 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 ...

Page 54: ... 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 Set Day Night Timer Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set Event Timer Set The Clock Timers Move SEL Select Not Set Not Set PST Move SEL Return Activate Day Mode On 06 00 AM...

Page 55: ... 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 ...

Page 56: ...eturn to previous menu Set The Inputs Screen Saver Set AV NET Menu Preference Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Upgrades Setup Quick Start Up Move SEL Select Setup Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel or or Setup On Screen Display Set The Inputs Screen Saver Set AV NET Menu Preference Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Upgrades Setup Quick Start Up Move SEL Sele...

Page 57: ...es 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 c...

Page 58: ...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 LIN...

Page 59: ...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 59 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 S...

Page 60: ...T 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 ...

Page 61: ...e 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 thi...

Page 62: ...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 ...

Page 63: ... 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...

Page 64: ... move on to the next SETUP screen IR Code Set Monitor Out Not Connected Optical Out 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 Other TV Input Not Connected Brand Name Other AV Net Setup Wizard A V Receiver Setup Move Change Input Back Next SEL Select IR Code Set Monitor Out Not Connected Other Brand Name ...

Page 65: ...s 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 Yes No thanks I m done SEL Select Welcome to the AV Net Setup Wizard Before starting this...

Page 66: ...lect 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 Next Back 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 Ple...

Page 67: ...uld you like to setup another device Yes No thanks I m done SEL Select DVD3 Settings IR Code Set Inputs settings Custom Brand Name Custom AV Net Setup Wizard Device Settings Move Change Source Select Back Next SEL Video Input Not Connected Audio Input Not Connected DVD3 Settings IR Code Set All settings are complete Custom Video Input Not Connected Audio Input Not Connected Brand Name Custom AV Ne...

Page 68: ...ital 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 48...

Page 69: ...NITOR MONITOR Available Monitor Out Signals Set The Inputs Screen Saver Set AV NET Menu Preference Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Upgrades Setup Set Stand by Mode Move SEL Select Set Monitor Out Setup Move SEL Return Video Out Monitor Video In Fixed OR 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...

Page 70: ...during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade When this happens repeat the upgrade procedure Upgrades Setup Move SEL Return Software Version Main Vxxxx xxxx MMC Software Upgrade Upgrade Now Please Insert MMC card before upgrading OR Set The Inputs Screen Saver Set AV NET Menu Preference Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Upgrades Setup Set Stand by Mode Move SEL Select Input Mode Monitor Out...

Page 71: ... 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...

Page 72: ...id 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 o...

Page 73: ...s 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 re...

Page 74: ...charges 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 no...

Page 75: ...unications 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...

Page 76: ...eo1 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 Wideban...

Page 77: ...77 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 ...

Page 78: ...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 amp...

Page 79: ...TH 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 th...

Page 80: ...O 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 Video2 NTSC Letter Letter On Video 4 3 4 3 On INPUT 3 4 Y PbPr 480i 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 Video3 NTSC 16...

Page 81: ...ard 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 befo...

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