Hitachi 42HDT51 Operating Manual Download

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Page 1: ...3 FIRST TIME USE 4 26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 49 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 50 77 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 78 87 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TV REMOTE CONTROL 88 RECEPTION PROBLEMS 89 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 90 98 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 2: ...ser serviceable parts inside the AVC center display monitor Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the AVC center display monitor POWER SOURCE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT INSERT THE AVC CENTER AND DISPLAY MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE PLASMA TELEVISION S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN E...

Page 3: ... supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge 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 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grou...

Page 4: ...emote Control Press down and slide back to remove CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace with the same or equivalent type 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...

Page 5: ...ock the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect 2 The plasma television has two AC cords one on the AVC center and the other on the Plasma Display monitor In case of an abnormal symptom unplug both AC cords 3 If you purchased the wall mount bracket option please ask for professional installer Do not install by your...

Page 6: ...s At the time of transportation horizontal style is prohibited More over please treat the plasma panel with great care because of a precision apparatus Please instruct transporters so that it should be put into the packing box at the time of shipment There is a possibility that breakage of the panel or defects will increase Rough transportation might cause damage to the panel and pixel failure The...

Page 7: ...al audio out to the audio input of the AVC Center ex RGB Input IR Mouse Cable Provided Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output on your AVC center 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D SUB MINI 15 Pin Cable This cable i...

Page 8: ...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 To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To secon...

Page 9: ...ves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode d 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 H and up G buttons when in MENU mode e 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 F and r...

Page 10: ...IDEO 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack j PHONES JACK Use this jack for your head phones The TV s internal speakers can also be heard Turn off the internal speakers see page 57 if you wish to listen to the head phones only k LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment s remote control at this area while using th...

Page 11: ...re or sub picture ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub picture b Audio Video Inputs 1 2 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button 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 i...

Page 12: ...s with your Plasma Television s remote control in TV mode l RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio Video control systems which are commercially available Please see your dealer regarding these non Hitachi home control systems see page 76 to activate this input m IEEE1394 These jacks provide a digital interface for your external digital devices such as a Digital VCR D VHS or Set Top Box b...

Page 13: ...e operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD also known as Point of Deployment POD module Connect a coaxial cable to ANT A terminal of the Rear Panel Jacks Insert the CableCARD into the slot Top of card should be facing up as shown Rear Panel of AVC If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed the TV will display the following respective screens CableCARD is ins...

Page 14: ... R VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 1 From the owner s accessory you will find the Monitor Connector cable 2 Firmly and securely insert the Monitor Connection Cable to the rear panel of the AVC box TO MONITOR connectors 3 Insert the other ends of the Monitor Connection Cable to the display monitor rear panel FROM AVC connectors Back of AVC Center To AC outlet To AC out...

Page 15: ...terminals then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu Use the CURSOR PAD to select the Antenna or Input of your choice Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice see page 33 Input 2 Input 1 Ant A Ant B Photo Input Move SEL Sel CONNECTING A MONAURAL 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 sh...

Page 16: ... from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel Back of VCR R L V VCR OUTPUT NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal ...

Page 17: ...o view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 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 use...

Page 18: ...from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 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 or 2 contains the copy protection system called High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts vid...

Page 19: ... 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 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 7 Select ANT A or B to...

Page 20: ...ward stop etc from your TV On Screen Display 2 Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control 3 Select the IEEE1394 option see page 36 IEEE1394 Cable S VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO 1 DIGITAL INTERFACE S VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO 2 LINE OUT IEEE1394 Digital VCR D VHS NOTES 1 To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu press the AV NET button on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device 2 This Plasma TV s IEEE139...

Page 21: ...ed 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 Stereo System Amplifier OPTICAL INPUT VCR or other external components INPUT R L V S VIDEO Optional See page 26 The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of ANT A B and INPUTS 1 2 3 4 and 5 It does not output componen...

Page 22: ...ERNAL AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1 Connect your external Audio Video components to the AVC Center shown on pages 15 21 2 Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of the AVC Center 3 Place the IR mouse in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you wish to control 4 Press the AV NET button on the remote control Use CURSOR PAD G or H to select and ...

Page 23: ...e device to set up DVD Set Top Box DVD2 DVD3 Custom VCR VCR3 Custom VCR2 PVR2 Custom AV Receiver CBL2 Custom PV Recorder STB2 Custom Cable Box List BACK SETUP MODIFY Move SEL Select 1 Press the A V Net button on the remote control 1 Use CURSOR PAD G H to select Device Setup 2 Press the SELECT button on the remote control 1 Using the remote enter the four digit Device Code for your equipment found ...

Page 24: ...539 Zenith 0591 0503 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 0003 0008 0014 0017 Americast 0899 Bell Howel 0014 Bell South 0899 Director 0476 General Instrument 0003 0476 0276 0810 GoldStar 0144 Hamlin 0009 0273 Jerrold 0476 0003 0276 0012 0014 0810 Memorex 0000 Motorola 0476 1106 0276 0810 Pace 0237 Panasonic 0107 0000 Philips 0305 0317 Pioneer 0144 0533 0877 1877 Pulsar 0000 Quasar 0000 Regal 0273 0279 Runco 0000 ...

Page 25: ...IDED PROVIDED To a digital IEEE1394 capable device such as a Digital VCR or Set Top Box To an amplifier receiver with optical input capability Stereo Amplifier Subwoofer DVI to HDMI V L R INPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB CB PR CR L R VCR 2 Rear Panel of Display Monitor AUDIO OUT RGB OUTPUT AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VCR 2 V L R OUTPUT S VIDEO CONNECT TO IR BLASTER CONNECT TO IR BLASTER...

Page 26: ...d 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 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 con...

Page 27: ... will blink indicating that the remote will now control your cable box see page 42 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 set top box and select the SET TOP BOX STB by pressing the F or E button of the Source Access on the remote If you have a satellite receiver use this ...

Page 28: ...ct remote control mode d SOURCE ACCESS ENT button Hold down this button while entering your device code to program the remote see pages 42 49 You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature see page 47 e 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 differ...

Page 29: ...l 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 1 NTSC 480i 480P Input 2 480i 480P Input 3 720P 1080i Input 4 3 INPUT 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 ZOOM1 4 3 ZOOM2 16 9 STANDARD 4 3 STANDARD INPUT 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 ZOOM1 4 3 ZOOM2 16 9 STANDARD 4 3 STANDARD INPUT ...

Page 30: ... Guide see Auto Channel Scan on page 60 Move SEL Tune Channel Guide Cable AM Draon Tales 15 2 3 00PM 3 30PM KGTV DT KPBS HD KNSD DT Smart Travels 15 1 KPBS HD 3 00PM 3 30PM CC INFO Detail GUIDE GUIDE Use the CURSOR PAD G H F E to highlight the channel of choice example KPBS HD Press the CURSOR PAD G H to highlight the subchannel of choice example 15 1 Press the SELECT button to tune the subchannel...

Page 31: ...t CH H CH G P MENU TV VCR MORE MORE Move SEL Select Move SEL Select Set Top Box Cable Box PV Recorder Move SEL Select POWER CH H CH G INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 Set Top Box Cable box PV Recorder Move SEL Select Move SEL Select LAST CH POWER CH H CH G MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 LAST CH INFO GUIDE MORE Move ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT AV NET Return Move ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT AV NET Return Move ORIGI...

Page 32: ...R MENU HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Transfer not completed Try again NO YES Move SEL Select HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Transfer was successfull Press OK to continue BACK OK Move SEL Select YES 1 Press A V NET button on the remote control 2 Use the CURSOR PAD to select DEVICE SETUP press the SELECT button 3 Use the CURSOR PAD SELECT button to choose CUSTOM option Ex VCR3 4 Use the CURSOR PAD ...

Page 33: ...Photo Input Move SEL Sel Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the AVC see page 34 Select to choose Antenna A Select to choose Antenna B Photo Input Ant A Ant B Select to choose Input 1 for Video 1 Input 1 Select to choose Input 2 for Video 2 Input 2 Select to choose Input 3 for Video 3 Input 3 Select to choose Input 5 for Video 5 I...

Page 34: ... 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 t...

Page 35: ...is menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise CURSOR PAD E and counterclockwise CURSOR PAD F Rotate menu item is also available in THUMBNAIL view 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...

Page 36: ...ion to control your devices with digital interface capability Press the INPUTS button CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select IEEE 1394 When an IEEE1394 device is not connected When an IEEE1394 device is connected Use CURSOR PAD G H to highlight connected device example D VHS1 Use CURSOR PAD E to select connected device example D VHS1 Use CURSOR PAD cursors to highlight POWER Press the SELECT butto...

Page 37: ...ating Signal Format INFO Return INFO INFO REC Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS Main Picture Source Time Aspect Mode Day Night Mode Closed Captioning Event Timer 3 32 PM Ant A 22 Stereo R Day Off HD 1080i 4 3 Expanded AM PM AM AM View CC Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Virtual HD INFO REC Timer Recording When an S VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO 3 When a COMPONENT VIDEO Y PBPR Input ...

Page 38: ...ers 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 G or CHANNEL WHEEL down H Press the channel CH wheel to switch to Favorite FAV channel mode You will know y...

Page 39: ...d as a sub picture 2 PIP MODE Picture in Picture is only available with a 1080i component or digital signal 3 Press the CURSOR PAD F E to enable the sub picture sound 4 Sub picture channel availability depends on the channel list Main Picture Sub Picture Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenn...

Page 40: ... Yes 1080i Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes NTSC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ant A B NTSC 480i 480p 720p 1080i PIP Mode POP PIP 4x3 PIP 16x9 SPLIT 12 Pix Main Sub 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PIP MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i component input or Digital signal To prevent a patte...

Page 41: ...e 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 3 Strobe Freeze is not available in 480p 720p 1080i inputs 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 E...

Page 42: ... 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 NOTES 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...

Page 43: ...reset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed 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 NOTES 1 If your set top box satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your set top box satell...

Page 44: ...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 NOTES 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD player s code has not been precoded in...

Page 45: ...mote 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 NOTES 1 If your PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your PVR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult ...

Page 46: ...io 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 c...

Page 47: ... 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 1 Select DVD mode by using your SOURCE ACCESS buttons F E to position the LED indicator to...

Page 48: ... 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 00...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ... EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press the A V NET button on the remote control to access the AV Network menu to control external components Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ON SCREEN DISPLAY ...

Page 51: ... levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors Noise Reduction Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture Auto Movie Mode Turn ON OFF the 3 2 Pulldown detection feature Treble Adjust the treble Bass Adjust the bass Balance Adjust the balance SRS TruBass Select SRS settings Off Wide Normal Matrix Surround Select Mat...

Page 52: ...Set Timer Recording Set Timer Recording for IEEE 1394 devices 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 Virtual HD Select between 1080i and 540p signal Set Black Side Panel Set the gray side bars on off when watching 4 3 signals in standard mode Set Closed Captions Feature to display ...

Page 53: ...selected input will reset to initial conditions Video Use CURSOR PAD F or E to highlight and select Picture Mode settings Press EXIT to quit menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance Picture Mode Contrast 100 100 91 Brightness 50 50 53 Color 50 50 25 Tint 50 50 50 Sharpness 50 50 40 Color Tem...

Page 54: ...RPNESS 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 PBPR input jacks Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Tint Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture Sharpness Use this function to choose between 3 Contrast Mode settings Set to Dynamic f...

Page 55: ...or Color Decoding Video Move SEL Select Auto Movie Mode Off ANT A B Low Off Color Management Day Night Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100 50 50 50 High Reset Video Settings ANT A B Middle Dynamic Use this function to adjust and balance the listed individual colors to make them either deeper or more pure ...

Page 56: ... 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 Use CURSOR ...

Page 57: ...adjusted in the same manner This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers Bass Balance Treble Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog SAP which may be a secondary languag...

Page 58: ...ecoder it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio 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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Do...

Page 59: ...een to 10 video center is toward top of screen Press CURSOR PAD G H to select menu item Press CURSOR PAD F or E to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the MENU or select Aspect to return to the main menu Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio NOTES 1 The Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input signal with VIDEO ID 2 The Auto Aspect function is best used on composite...

Page 60: ...nnel List Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel This feature will select Antenna options Move SEL Select Chan Manager Set The Antenna Auto Chan Scan Signal Meter Channel List Chan Manager Set The Antenna Connect Cable to Ant A and Air to Ant B Connect Cable to Ant A only Connect Air to Ant A only Cable Source Cable 1 Cable 2 Move SEL Return Press CURSOR PAD G...

Page 61: ...er Channel List Chan Manager Signal Meter Channel List Cable CH Scan CH ID Lock 3 On 4 On 5 On 6 On 7 On 8 On 9 On 10 On Move SEL Return FAV FAV Move SEL Return Chan Manager Set The Antenna Auto Chan Scan Signal Meter Channel List Use the CURSOR PAD 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 Use t...

Page 62: ...INPUT 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 SET INPUT LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for all video inputs and the picture and sound for channels 3 4 will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated except the Powe...

Page 63: ...lt guardian Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children General audiences All ages admitted Adults only No one 17 and under admitted G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X NOT RATED NR Motion Picture Ratings Chart NOTES 1 A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed If the movie does not c...

Page 64: ...guage and little or no sexual dialogue or situations TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA Parents strongly cautioned This program may contain sophisticated themes intense sexual situation more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue Mature audiences only This program may contain mature themes indecent language graphic violence and explicit sexual content Fantasy Violence Violence Sexual Si...

Page 65: ...nfrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content 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 ...

Page 66: ...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 General Programming intended for audiences of all ages Contains no violence or the violence content...

Page 67: ...et Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Select Set Timer Recording Use the CURSOR PAD G H F E to highlight the chosen Time Zone settings 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 Use the CURSOR PAD G H F E to highlight the current time hour and minu...

Page 68: ...00 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 2 30 and 3 00 Select this feature to activate and set your TV s Day Night Picture Mode automatically Timers Set Day Night Timer Day Mode On 12 00 AM Day Mode Off 12 00 AM Activate Move SEL Return Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Timer Recording Select Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to activate the Day Night Time...

Page 69: ... Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Timer Recording Select 7 31 PM 7 31 PM Please Set Clock First Use CURSOR PAD G H to highlight Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 and then press the SELECT button to select Use CURSOR PAD E G H to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD E G H to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD E G H ...

Page 70: ... of the Timer Recording Use CURSOR PAD G H to highlight Record 1 Record 2 Record 3 and then press CURSOR PAD to select Use CURSOR PAD E G H to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD E G H to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD E G H to highlight and select FINISH TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD E G H to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD E to...

Page 71: ...ded Solid Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Menu Preference Setup Menu Preference Setup Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel Setup Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preferenc...

Page 72: ...ing options Press down on CURSOR PAD to select and EXIT to quit 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 Screen Wipe If pattern mark occurs use Screen Wipe White Field Signal for at least 10 minutes to refresh any damage that may have...

Page 73: ...R STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 SAT VCR2 CBL2 LD STB VCR3 Reset Rename List Video Power Save Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 SAT VCR2 CBL2 LD STB VCR3 Reset Rename List Video Power Save Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Video Power Save Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL ...

Page 74: ... 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 Video Power Save Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Video Power Save Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 SAT VCR2 CBL2 LD STB VCR3 Reset Auto Remote Of...

Page 75: ...ve SEL Return Caption Display Off On Auto Analog Captions Mode Captions Text Channel 1 2 3 4 Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Return Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Setup Set Closed Captions Digital Captions Set NOTES 1 Depending on the source some types of digital closed captions may not work with this TV 2 CAPTION DISPLAY will not work when view...

Page 76: ...or see also page 13 CableCARD Info Select the button below to access your CableCARD ID and Host ID Move SEL Select CableCARD Info Set Stand By Mode Upgrades Set AV Control CableCARD Info Setup Move SEL Return CableCARD Info Setup This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output Set Monitor Out Move SEL Return Video Out Monitor TV Tuner Out Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver ...

Page 77: ... Mode Set Stand By Mode Upgrades Set AV Control CableCARD Info Setup Move SEL Return Setup Set Stand By Mode Move SEL Return If you want to use the IEEE1394 function in the Stand By please set the IEEE1394 Stand By mode IEEE1394 Stand By NOTE By turning ON the IEEE1394 function your TV set will no longer be set for power saving Stand By mode The IEEE1394 Stand By function must be set to OFF to ret...

Page 78: ...94 31 47 3 640 x 480 72 81 37 86 4 640 x 480 75 00 37 50 5 800 x 600 56 25 35 16 6 800 x 600 60 32 37 88 7 VESA 800 x 600 72 19 48 08 8 800 x 600 75 00 46 88 9 1024 x 768 60 00 48 36 10 1024 x 768 70 07 56 48 11 1024 x 768 75 03 60 02 12 1280 x 1024 60 02 63 98 13 1280 x 1024 75 03 79 98 14 1080i 1080 59 94 33 72 15 720p 720 59 94 44 96 16 480p 480 59 94 31 47 No Signal Mode Vertical Horizontal Si...

Page 79: ...r Out Both picture and audio are not available 7 Lock Not available 8 Auto Link Not Available 2 The new setting horizontal position vertical position clock and phase of the signal will be stored The monitor can store up to 13 settings in addition to the 15 pre set signal timing Any additional new settings more than 15 will over write the first user s setting second setting and so on 3 Operation in...

Page 80: ...y this product If the setting is wrong the Display Monitor will display SYNC TTL level H V separate signal RGB INPUT 0 7Vpp 1 0Vpp NO SYNC SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ Without sync Either horizontal or vertical frequency is inappropriate or out of range POWER SAVING mode will come on after 10 seconds INVALID SCAN FREQ will disappear after 60 seconds NOTE 1 If the Display Monitor cannot display a signa...

Page 81: ...nd SELECT button on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE 2 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu Setup Aspect Video Move SEL Sel Power Swivel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use USING THE RGB INPUT ...

Page 82: ...de Select WXGA Settings Auto Adjust Automatically adjust the geometry to fit the screen Horizontal Position Adjust horizontal position Vertical Position Adjust vertical position Horizontal Clock Adjusts the dot clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Clock Phase Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images Reset Recall the factory preset data of the RGB setup settings Input Level ...

Page 83: ... held for more than 3 seconds 2 See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100 50 Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100 50 Use CURSOR PAD F or E to adjust brightness Press MENU button to return to RGB MODE MENU and EXIT to quit...

Page 84: ...ut Use CURSOR PAD to highlight chosen selections Press SELECT button to set and EXIT button to quit ASPECT Mode Aspect Move SEL Return Real Normal Full WXGA Mode Off 1280x768 1366x768 Input Signal Mode WXGA Mode XGA Normal Off WXGA 1280x768 Full 1280x768 WXGA 1366x768 Full 1366x768 Recommendation USING THE RGB INPUT Others SVGA XGA 4 VGA 480p 720p 1080i X REAL REAL REAL 1 X X NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL ...

Page 85: ...u item Press EXIT to quit Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off Adjust 0 H POSITION This feature allows you to adjust the horizontal position of the display Use CURSOR PAD F E to adjust the horizontal position Press the MENU button to return to previous menu item Press EXIT to qui...

Page 86: ... EXIT to quit Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off Adjust 0 HORIZONTAL CLOCK Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0...

Page 87: ...ct in Real and Normal signal turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL It is recommended to watch 4 3 signal with gray side bar POWER SWIVEL This feature controls the motorized stand It allows the customer to turn the plasma display left or right using the remote control Exit OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand Use CURSOR PAD E to rotate the TV to the right Use CURSOR PAD F to rotate the TV...

Page 88: ...g 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 physical damage to the precision parts Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on ...

Page 89: ...away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the monitor Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this monitor influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the monitor If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the monitor check the instructions mentioned abov...

Page 90: ...e r n a l c o n n e c t i o n i s c o r r e c t B e s u r e p o w e r c o r d i s p l u g g e d i n B e s u r e T V i s s w i t c h e d O N T r y a n o t h e r c h a n n e l s t a t i o n t r o u b l e C h e c k a n t e n n a c o n n e c t i o n s b a c k o f T V C h e c k a n t e n n a f o r b r o k e n l e a d i n w i r e C h e c k f o r l o c a l i n t e r f e r e n c e C h e c k o u t s i d e ...

Page 91: ...ssociation IBM PC AT and VGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S A Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization Video Electronics Standard Association This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digi...

Page 92: ...nt 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 dev...

Page 93: ...Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance PB PR 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms RGB 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm HDMI 19 PIN Outputs Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Audio 470mVrms 1k Ohm Optical Out Digital Audio 1 Optical Connector Audio MTS Stereo SAP TruBass and Matrix Surround 10W 10W Soft Mute 50 and 100 Supplied Accessories Remote Control Batteries 9 Monitor Connection Cable 6 ...

Page 94: ...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 re...

Page 95: ...g call for a copy 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm 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 La version française de votre manual se trouve á l extérieur de la boîte Si le manuel ...

Page 96: ...vorite Channel 38 Freeze 28 H HDMI 18 I Input Setup 73 74 IEEE 1394 20 36 L Language Menu Language 71 Locks Change Access Code 62 Channel Lock 62 Front Panel Lock 62 Input Lock 62 Movie Ratings 63 TV Ratings 64 TV Ratings Canadian English 65 TV Ratings Canadian French 66 TV Time Out 69 M Matrix Surround 57 Menu Preference Language 71 Background 72 Monitor Out 76 N Noise Cancel 57 P Perfect Volume ...

Page 97: ... against any and all liability resulting from any breach by you of this License Agreement and or any use by you of the Software in combination with third party software 4 COPYRIGHT All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Software including but not limited to any images photographs animation video audio music text and applets incorporated into the Software and any accompanying prin...

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