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Useful Information

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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.

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Summary of Contents for 42HDT52A

Page 1: ...FIRST TIME USE 4 22 THE REMOTE CONTROL 23 41 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 42 90 USEFUL INFORMATION 91 98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 99 APPENDIXES 100 101 INDEX 102 As an Energy Star Partner Hitachi Ltd 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: ...s 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 unles...

Page 4: ...41 2 2 pcs 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 c...

Page 5: ...ifting 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 illum...

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: ...de of the Plasma television IR Mouse Cable G LINK Cable Provided Connect the IR Mouse to the IR Blaster 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 and the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to control your cable box and or VCR Power Swivel Cable Provided with 42 Mode...

Page 8: ...R 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 t...

Page 9: ...B drive to view your digital still pictures see pages 27 and 28 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...

Page 10: ...te control to select INPUT 5 If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack IEEE1394 DV Input This input provides a digital interface for your external digital devices such as your digital video DV camcorder 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...

Page 11: ...e 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 4...

Page 12: ...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 not installed the TV will display the following re...

Page 13: ...ment 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 c...

Page 14: ...APABILITY 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 G LINK G LINK IEEE1394 DV INPUT Optional Optional Outside Antenna 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: ... 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 on the right 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserd...

Page 17: ... 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 p...

Page 18: ...DIO 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...

Page 19: ... data exchange between a compatible device This connection also enables you to control basic equipment functions such as VCR play rewind fast forward stop etc from your TV On Screen Display 2 Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control 3 Select the IEEE1394 option see page 29 NOTE 1 With IEEE1394 connection video and audio will be received by the TV It will enable you to control the D VHS from t...

Page 20: ...tereo 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 o...

Page 21: ...o 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 t...

Page 22: ...ur external Audio Video components to the Rear Panel shown below 2 Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER G LINK output of the Rear Panel 3 Place the IR Mouse in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you want to control NOTE 1 The G LINK connection is not necessary for D VHS recording devices 2 The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the external components infrared sensor ...

Page 23: ...n to program your satellite receiver The STB mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your set top box see page 35 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 ...

Page 24: ...ct remote control mode SOURCE ACCESS ENT button Hold down this button while entering your device code to program the remote see pages 34 41 You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature see page 39 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 ...

Page 25: ...ng 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 45 4 3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 images Side panels gray areas are placed to the l...

Page 26: ...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 IN...

Page 27: ...nel of the TV Photo Input IEEE 1394 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 digital Photo...

Page 28: ...ess it Use the CURSOR PAD or to choose the device to read How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV 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 o...

Page 29: ...EE 1394 Cable Air Move SEL Sel DVHS1 IEEE1394 DEVICE NAME BRAND NAME Move Select SEL TV 00 00 00 TV DVHS1 IEEE1394 DEVICE NAME BRAND NAME Move Select SEL TV 00 00 00 TV POWER RESET STD Counter 00 03 31 RESET POWER STD Counter 00 03 31 NOTES 1 The digital device will be automatically recognized if properly connected 2 Four 4 IEEE1394 devices can be listed on the menu but only one device at a time c...

Page 30: ...r 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 m...

Page 31: ...a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs Use connection shown at the right to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as main picture CABLE or 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 depe...

Page 32: ... 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 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 ...

Page 33: ...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 ...

Page 34: ...it 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 ca...

Page 35: ...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 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...

Page 36: ...ccurs 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 ...

Page 37: ...t 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 aft...

Page 38: ...hen 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 componen...

Page 39: ...f 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...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a different menu item 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu On Screen Display Setup Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio TV Guide On Screen 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 43: ...ital channels TV Guide On Screen Set Control and navigate the system 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 ty...

Page 44: ...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 colo...

Page 45: ...ad 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 sour...

Page 46: ...an 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 ori...

Page 47: ...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 ...

Page 48: ...e 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 wil...

Page 49: ...button also allows you immediate access to this feature 2 Press the SELECT button to continue Setup Procedure Screen 1 Select which country your TV is located in Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight your TV location USA or CANADA then press the SELECT button to continue Screen 2 Enter the ZIP code USA or postal code Canada Use the Numeric buttons and the CURSOR PAD and for letter entries to enter t...

Page 50: ...ht your choice then press the SELECT button to continue Screen 7 This screen shows the correct way to setup the Cable box with the G LINK Please confirm connection see Page 22 Press the SELECT button to continue Screen 8 Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight your Cable box brand or choose Not Listed if not listed then press the SELECT button to continue Screen 9 To allow the TV Guide On Screen syste...

Page 51: ...ight your choice then press the SELECT button to continue NOTE In order to receive the program listings you must select YES in this screen if you chose NO in Screen 3 Screen 13 Please confirm your initial settings Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight your choice then press the SELECT button to continue If YES FINISH SETUP PROCESS Please see screen 14 If NO REPEAT SETUP PROCESS Please see screen 1 S...

Page 52: ... your VCR No TV VCR or remote buttons should be pressed while performing the automatic test After the testing process is complete the setup procedure will continue see screen 20 Screen 20 Did your VCR stop playing Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight your choice then press the SELECT button to continue If YES Please see screen 21 If NO Select NO to test a different code or select TEST THIS CODE AGA...

Page 53: ...g the TV Guide On Screen system Press the SELECT button to exit the Setup NOTE 1 The Plasma TV should be in standby mode in order to continually receive updated program listings from your cable company 2 If using a Cable box please leave it ON to continually receive updated program listings from your cable company 53 TV Guide On Screen On Screen Display ...

Page 54: ...ice is connected to the TV 4 The Listings services also have a recording function to other devices such as a VCR 5 The TV Guide On Screen representations shown in this Operating Guide are for illustration purposes only Channels and program availability will depend on your location 6 If Cable and Air are both connected channels from both antennas will be downloaded and shown grouped together in the...

Page 55: ...Window to one single channel Press the PIP button again to Unlock the Video Window so it displays the channels as you navigate through the listings Panel Menus Press the MENU button to access the Panel Menus Info Box Press the INFO button to access or resize the Info Box Info Boxes contain information about a show Service or Panel Ad or Help information for a Panel Menu Remote Control Functions of...

Page 56: ...ue to a schedule conflict Still in Schedule The Recording will resume when the conflict no longer exists 13 Remind Once Program is set to remind one time 14 Remind Daily Program is set to remind every weekday that it airs on the channel and starts at the same time Only available when setting a manual reminder 15 Remind Regularly Program is set to remind every time it airs on the same channel and s...

Page 57: ...l Menu EPISODE OPTIONS Panel Menu Go to Service Bar Watch Now Set a recording Set a reminder Tune to the channel GO TO SERVICE BAR Select to highlight the Service Bar TUNE TO CHANNEL WATCH NOW Select to exit the TV Guide On Screen system and tune to the program or channel of the highlighted current and future program tile respectively SET RECORDING Select to display the Record Options Panel Menu f...

Page 58: ... PAD to highlight a category Example Movies 2 Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight a subcategory Example ALL 3 Press the SELECT button to display a list of all movies organized by date and time 4 Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight a current program and then press the SELECT button to watch now You can also press the MENU button to access the Episode Options Panel Menu see page 57 TV Guide On Screen ...

Page 59: ...current program or press the MENU button to display the Episode Options menu see page 57 NOTE The TV Guide On Screen system stores up to 250 keywords To Edit or Delete a keyword From the SEARCH KEYWORD screen use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight the keyword you want to edit or delete Press the MENU button to access the Search Options Panel Menu GO TO SERVICE BAR Select to highlight the Service Bar ...

Page 60: ... display an Info Box with program information Press the MENU button to display the Episode Options Panel Menu Sort By Use the CURSOR PAD or to select between Title and Date Title Select to display recorded programs in alphabetical order Example Screen A Date Select to display recorded programs by Date and Time Example Screen B 3 Press the SELECT button to highlight DONE and then press the SELECT b...

Page 61: ...o edit record settings for a program in the SCHEDULE Services There are 3 ways to set a program to record Use the RECORD button on the Remote Control Press the RECORD button to record the program Once with the current default setting Each press of the RECORD button cycles through the RECORD frequency of Once default Regularly Weekly and Cancel NOTE The specific Record Icon appears on the tile each...

Page 62: ...ill close automatically and the channel will tune to the one set to record If you want the recording cancelled select Don t change cancel recording in the banner and press the SELECT button Recording Conflict A recording conflict message will appear if A program set to record overlaps with part of another program previously set to record A program set to record overlaps with the program previously...

Page 63: ...ct from 15 minutes early to 15 minutes late or On time Default is 1 minute early 7 Press the SELECT button to highlight Schedule reminder and then press the SELECT button again to exit the menu or you can highlight Cancel and press the SELECT button to exit the menu NOTE Default options can be set for the values of the Remind Options Panel Menu fields see page 66 Set Manual reminder 1 From the Ser...

Page 64: ...elect these options Auto Tune anyway The selected program will override an existing program set to auto tune Proceed No Auto Tune Set the program as a reminder but do not auto tune Don t set this reminder Cancels the reminder SETUP The SETUP Service screen allows you to modify settings that were entered at initial TV Guide On Screen system setup see page 49 The 3 settings will be the following Cha...

Page 65: ...LISTINGS only when program information is available Change the service type for the source Cable Cable Box Over the Air Antenna Etc 1 From the SETUP Screen Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight Change Channel Display and then press the SELECT button 2 Highlight a channel row and press the SELECT button to access the Grid Options Panel Menu 3 Press the INFO button to view the On Screen instructions 4 Use...

Page 66: ...TS 1 From the SETUP screen use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight Change Default Options and then press the SELECT button 2 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight Record defaults and then press the MENU button to access the Record Defaults Panel Menu 3 The following options woud not appear in the panel menu and should be deleted from the list and the screen recorder choice how long to keep a Record event ...

Page 67: ... 3 digit default channel numbers to change channels on your cable box Enter key indicate if you currently press the Enter key after you enter a channel number with your cable box remote Choices are Yes and No default VCR if you have a VCR indicates whether or not you want to modify the default channel dialing options Choices are Yes and No default Dial mode select whether you must enter 2 digit de...

Page 68: ...to highlight CABLE or AIR 2 Press the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the START or RESET 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 ...

Page 69: ...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 updated by only changing the cable source Auto Channel Scan must be performed for the Channel List to be updated Channel Manager Channel L...

Page 70: ...e 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 Side 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 s...

Page 71: ...hildren 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...

Page 72: ...tense 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 pro...

Page 73: ...tent 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 Program...

Page 74: ... 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 a...

Page 75: ...K 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 momen...

Page 76: ...the SELECT button to select 3 Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY MODE ON and to set it s TIMER Press SELECT to set 4 Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY MODE OFF and to set it s TIMER Press SELECT to set 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 The Clock Timers Move SEL Select Not Set ...

Page 77: ... to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to previous menu 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 Setup Timers Locks TV Guide Channel Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel or or Setup Set The Inputs Screen Saver Set AV NET Menu Preference Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captio...

Page 78: ... 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 cer...

Page 79: ...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 ...

Page 80: ... 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 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 Opt...

Page 81: ...e next SETUP screen Setup 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 Yes Back 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 ...

Page 82: ...lly 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 SELEC...

Page 83: ...ode 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 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 desir...

Page 84: ...ings 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 Other TV Input Not Connected AV Net Setup Wizard A V Receiver Setup Move Optical Out Would you like to relabel the...

Page 85: ...CT button to move on to the next SETUP screen Setup 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 Please wait while AV NET L...

Page 86: ...ice 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 sh...

Page 87: ...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 w...

Page 88: ...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 Setup 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 89: ...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 90: ... 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 left 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 powe...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...1 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 1 Plasma Television Troubleshooting 2 TV Guide On ScreenTM System Frequently Asked Questions My Guide listings disappeared after a power failure You should begin to receive listings again within 24 hours Some cha...

Page 94: ...ownload happens at least once a day Can I set a Record or Remind event without highlighting a show title in the Guide Yes TV Guide On Screen has a Manual Record and Remind feature Highlight Schedule and press menu Choose the event type press SELECT and then enter date start and stop time channel number etc What do the frequencies for Record and Remind mean Once records reminds the show one time Da...

Page 95: ...rence 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 a...

Page 96: ...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 only in 42 models IR Mouse Cable 2 Cleaning Cloth Power Swivel Cable only in 42 models Ferrite Core 2 Optional Accessories For U S Models Please access our website www hitachi us...

Page 97: ...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 97 Set Dimensions Useful Information ...

Page 98: ...hi 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 co...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...EO 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 1...

Page 101: ...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...

Page 102: ...33 H HDMI 17 I Input Setup 79 L Language Set the Language 77 Locks Change Access Code 70 Set Channel Lock 70 Front Panel Lock 70 Movie Ratings 71 TV Ratings 72 Canadian Ratings Eng 73 Canadian Ratings Frn 74 M Menu Preference Set the Language 77 Set the Menu Background 78 Monitor Out 88 89 P Perfect Volume 48 Photo Input 27 28 Picture Mode 44 Picture in Picture PIP 31 33 Power Swivel 4 5 7 90 R Re...

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