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energy efficiency.

PLASMA TELEVISION

Operating Guide for

42HDT79, 55HDT7

42HDX99 and 55HDX99

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 2-3

FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-24

THE REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................ 25-44

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................ 45-80

USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 81-88

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE...........................................89-97

APPENDIXES...........................................................................................................................98-99

INDEX............................................................................................................................................100

Summary of Contents for 42HDT79 - UltraVision CineForm - 42" Plasma TV

Page 1: ...or energy efficiency PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for 42HDT79 55HDT79 42HDX99 and 55HDX99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 FIRST TIME USE 4 24 THE REMOTE CONTROL 25 44 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 45 80 USEFUL INFORMATION 81 88 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 89 97 APPENDIXES 98 99 INDEX 100 ...

Page 2: ...n 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 U...

Page 3: ...Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable company Note There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the plasma television Preve...

Page 4: ...possible injury See important marking located on bottom of stand 쐃 Remote Control Unit CLU 3861WL 쐄 Power Cord P EV01841 Part No HL02069 쐂 Two IR Blaster cables P EY01641 쐇 Simple Remote Control Unit CLU 123S 쐆 Table Top Stand QJ02681 HDT QJ02673 HDX 42 models only Part No HL01864 HDX models only 쐊 Ferrite Core P GX00666 Only 55 models AC Cord 쐋 Two AA size 1 5V batteries P FQ00021 쐎 Power Swivel ...

Page 5: ...terference and multiple image ghosts an indoor antenna may be sufficient LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set In order to prevent an internal temperature increase maintain a space of 10 cm 4 inches from the s...

Page 6: ...PLATE METAL STEP 2 Please remove the 3 screws and the STAND PLATE metal from the TV then put back only the screw to the back cover Now the 4 screws that holds the TV STAND can be remove to separate the TV from the STAND BASE 4 SCREWS STAND PLATE METAL 3 SCREWS TV STAND BASE PLACE BACK THIS SCREW NOTE Use the specified WALL MOUNT base for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your TV Please access...

Page 7: ...er 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 AIR CABLE 75 Ohm terminal Or if you have an antenna connect the coaxial cable to the same AIR CABLE terminal VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or UHF ...

Page 8: ...el USB Cable This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the Photo Input in the side of the Plasma television IR Blaster Cable Provided Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output of your Plasma Television when AV Network is used You must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR This connection allows your TV to control your cable box and VCR Power Sw...

Page 9: ...s used when the remote is in Set Top Box STB mode or when the TV uses a digital input NUMERIC BUTTONS TV DVD CBL STB PVR VCR AMP CD Used to manually enter the TV channel and used for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD INPUTS and AV NET menu systems GUIDE BUTTON TV STB CBL PVR Accesses the TV Guide On Screen system see page 53 of the TV or the program guide of other devices EXIT BUTTON T...

Page 10: ...T button Press this button to access the INPUT menu Press again to exit the MENU mode 햶 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 햷 VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These butt...

Page 11: ...p 2 Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Off Off Lights Red Off OFF Lights Blue Off Off Turning ON OFF TV MAIN POWER is ON but no picture is shown TV MAIN POWER is ON picture is shown Lights Orange Off Off NOTES 1 Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF lights orange if there is no video input when INPUT 1 2 3 4 and 5 Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand by mode lights red when...

Page 12: ...HDMI assures that pristine high definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to your television screen Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC NOTE 1 The HDMI inp...

Page 13: ...ital devices such as a Digital VCR D VHS Set Top Box or Digital Camcorder by means of a single cable see page 24 When using IEEE1394 connections you enable video and audio digital 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 Digital Cable INSERT INSERT NOT...

Page 14: ...L MONO Y VIDEO specifications Note Special device cables will be according to the own device Video Game OUTPUT PB C B PR CR R L PR PB Y Video Camera COMPONENT OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD Set Top Box Video Game Console l e n a P e d i S t f e L R AUDIO L MONO Y VIDEO INPUT 5 OUTPUT R L PR PB V Digital Camera Ferrite Core USB Cable 1 Wrap once the USB cable on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as show...

Page 15: ...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 Input of your choice Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD to confirm your choice see page 2...

Page 16: ...able TV coaxial cable 2 Way signal splitter Outside Antenna ANT IN OUTPUT S VIDEOV L R DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc OUTPUT Y PB PR L R HDTV Set Top Box DVD Player 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 Optional Optional DVHS DV or 1394 OUTPUT CAPABILITY DV or 1394 OUTPUT or Rear Panel Connections ...

Page 17: ...ections 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 connect the components CB output to the TV s PB input and the components CR output to the...

Page 18: ...nformation on line input output connections 3 When INPUT 3 4 or 5 are used it is necessary to connect the video output of the device to the Y VIDEO input jack of the TV For INPUT 5 please see page 14 for reference CONNECTING AN S VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 2 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 Rea...

Page 19: ... program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player 5 Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel viewed NOTE 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 The HDMI input on INPUT 1 2 and 5 contains the copy protection system called High bandwidth Digi...

Page 20: ...t the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 5 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 6 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box 7 Select CABLE or AIR to return to the la...

Page 21: ...levision The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability 1 Connect an optical cable from the Optical out to the Optical input of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the right CONNECTING MONITOR OUT The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of CABLE AIR and INPUTS 1 2 3 4 and 5 It does not output component and HDMI video 1 Connecting...

Page 22: ...ace the IR Blaster in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you wish to control NOTE 1 The Rear Panel has two IR OUT terminals which can control up to a total of four external components 2 The IR Blaster 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 Blaster in place 3 The correct...

Page 23: ...rnal Audio Video components to the Rear Panel shown below 2 Connect the IR Blaster cable to the IR OUT G LINK output terminal of the Rear Panel 3 Place the IR Blaster in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you want to control NOTE 1 The G LINK connection is not necessary for IEEE1394 equipped devices such as a D VHS 2 The IR Blaster must be placed in front of the external compo...

Page 24: ...a 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 31 NOTE 1 With IEEE1394 connection video and audio will be received by the TV It will enable you to control the D VHS from the T...

Page 25: ...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 37 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 26: ...햵 SOURCE ACCESS ENT button Hold down this button while entering your device code to program the remote see pages 36 41 You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature see page 41 햶 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 27: ... 1 The Aspect Stylein all five video inputs have independent Aspect Style setting 2 Vertical position adjustments are directly available when you choose 4 3 EXPANDED ZOOM1 ZOOM2 or 16 9 ZOOM aspect style see also page 50 4 3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 images Side panels gray areas are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of ...

Page 28: ...ing a Digital Broadcast with Closed Captioning INFO Show Name Air 8 3 00PM 3 30PM KXYZ HD ST TV G 480i 3 17PM Auto STEREO Program Run Time Program Information Broadcast Rating Picture Format Audio Broadcast Main Picture Source and channel indication Broadcast channel identification Clock Closed Caption setting Audio Source Selection ANALOG CHANNELS INFO Show Name Air 15 1 3 00PM 3 30PM KPBS HD ST ...

Page 29: ...of the TV Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Input 2 Move SEL Sel Input 1 Next SEL Thumbnail 0 9 Jump Please Enter Picture Number NOTES 1 Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes 2 The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is 999 3 Press INFO button to show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view p...

Page 30: ... it Use the CURSOR PAD or to choose the device to read How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV 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 directo...

Page 31: ...CE 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 can be used If a fifth device is connected it will ...

Page 32: ...V to tune For Digital Channels use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons with the DASH button Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL WHEEL up CHANNEL WHEEL down or CURSOR up Cursor down How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV Volume 8 Soft Mute 8 Cable 22 FAV Cable 22 Mute 8 Cable 22 Press the channel CH wheel to switch to Favorite FAV channel mode You will know you are in Favorite Channel mod...

Page 33: ...ideo inputs Use connection at right to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as main picture CABLE AIR Digital channel 햲 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture will appear in one of the four different modes POP PIP or SPLIT depending on the INPUT signal To change the PIP mode use the PIP button to cycle through the three different modes NOTE 1 Press the CURSOR ...

Page 34: ...6x9 Yes l Yes Yes l Yes 480p 16x9 Yes l Yes Yes l Yes 480p 4x3 480i 16x9 Yes l Yes Yes l Yes 480i 4x3 1080i 16x9 Yes Yes 720p 16x9 Yes Yes 480p 16x9 Yes 2 Yes 2 480p 4x3 480i 16x9 Yes 2 Yes 2 480i 4x3 1080i 16x9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 720p 16x9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480p 16x9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480p 4x3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480i 16x9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480i 4x3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...

Page 35: ...ure 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 d...

Page 36: ... 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 pe...

Page 37: ...mmed 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 the unl...

Page 38: ... programmed for your DVD player If the DVD player does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your DVD player 7 You will need to set the display type of your DVD player to 16 9 widescreen NOTE 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD player code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event tha...

Page 39: ... 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 afte...

Page 40: ... occurs the remote control is programmed for your Audio component If the Audio component does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Audio component 7 Repeat steps 1 6 if you wish to program the remote to control another Audio component NOTE 1 If your Audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your Audio component code h...

Page 41: ...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 42: ... Sony 0035 0032 0000 0033 0636 1032 1972 Sylvania 0035 0081 0000 0043 0593 1593 Symphonic 0000 0593 1593 Systemax 1972 TMK 0240 0208 Tagar Systems 1972 Tatung 0041 Teac 0000 0041 Technics 0035 0162 Teknika 0000 0035 0037 Thomas 0000 Tivo 0618 0636 1503 Toshiba 0045 0043 0066 0210 0212 0366 0845 1008 1145 1503 1972 Totevision 0037 0240 Touch 1972 Unitech 0240 Vector 0045 Vector Research 0038 Video ...

Page 43: ...9 Town Country 0547 Uniden0724 0722 0052 0074 0076 0238 0370 0554 Zenith 0856 1856 0061 0064 AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE Aiwa 0406 Bose 0674 Carver 0269 Curtis Mathes 0300 Denon 0160 Durabrand 1561 GE 0078 Harman Kardon 0892 JVC 0331 Left Coast 0892 Lenoxx 1561 Linn 0269 Luxman 0165 Magnavox 0269 Marantz 0269 0321 0892 NEC 0264 Nakamichi 0321 Optimus 0395 0300 Panasonic 0308 0521 Parasound 0246 Philips 0...

Page 44: ...utton Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely MUTE To restore the sound press the MUTE button one more time or press the VOLUME Up button 햷 FAV CH button Press FAV CH button to access your favorite channels 햸 INPUTS button Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will cycle through the input items see example on page 28 햹 EXIT button When in MENU mode this button will exit all On...

Page 45: ...unction automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors White Balance Use this function to adjust the dark end Cutoff and bright end drive of the White background Aspect Choose the picture format aspect ratio Black Side Panel Set the gray side ...

Page 46: ...tings Off Wide Normal Bass Boost Select Bass Boost option ON or OFF Change Access Code Change Lock access code Engage Lock Choose to lock channel and or Side panel Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings Canadian Ratings ENG Block various types o...

Page 47: ...he CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function 4 Press MENU to return to main menu 5 Press EXIT to quit menu Day Dynamic or Night White Level Use this function to change the white level in the picture Black Level Use this function to change the black level in the picture Color Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture Contrast Use this function to change the contrast between black Bri...

Page 48: ...he disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled This involves a process known as 3 2 pulldown When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources NOTE 1 When using a Progressive Scan Component or HDMI Input 480p or 720p AUTO MOVIE MODE will...

Page 49: ...ayed out White Balance Use the CUTOFF functions to adjust the color temperature of the dark areas of the picture Use the DRIVE functions to adjust the color temperature of the bright areas of the picture 1 Use the CURSOR PAD or or CHANNEL WHEEL 2 Press the CURSOR PAD or to adjust 3 Press the EXIT button to quit or select White Balance to return to the previous MENU Video Reset Blue Cutoff Green Cu...

Page 50: ...ure with 480i 480p signal Adjustable range is 10 video center is toward bottom of screen to 10 video is toward top of screen 1 Use the CURSOR PAD or to to select menu item 2 Press the CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function 3 Press the EXIT to quit the MENU or select ASPECT to return to the main menu NOTE Vertical Position will not be available in 4 3 Standard and 16 9 Standard modes Reset Video Sett...

Page 51: ...rols the low frequency audio to all speakers Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers Normal Surround Provides the surround effect by locating two or more speakers to the rear of the listener Off turns off the surround sound effect or or 5 channel contents with ordinary stereo contents Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the sp...

Page 52: ...evels Language Some programs transmit more than one DTV language option Most will have English as a default language The language function will allow you to select up to 4 language options if available Digital Output This function allows you to select between Dolby Digital and PCM Dolby Digital Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier receiver with a Dolby Digital only decoder it...

Page 53: ...etup 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 the ZIP code USA or postal code CANADA of your location Screen 3 TV Guide On ScreenTM to support...

Page 54: ... highlight your choice then press the SELECT button to continue Screen 8 This screen shows the stept that you need to follow to make the correct setup of your VCR with the G LINK Please check your connection see Page 23 Press the SELECT button to continue Screen 9 Now the TV GUIDE will send the code to control the VCR through the G Link connection Screen 10 Did your VCR stop playback of the TAPE I...

Page 55: ...as mentioned then select Next Screen 14 None of the Hitachi codes appeared to control your VCR What would you like to do now 1 Try VCR configuration again to repeat the setup 2 Try alternate remote codes to see other code alternatives that may solve the problem 3 Skip this step will finish the TV Guide setup but will show an incomplete setup for your VCR TV Guide On Screen For using and navigating...

Page 56: ...OR PAD to select Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor antenna This feature will show the signal strength and peak values of the Antenna signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to highlight and select CLOSE to exit NOTE The Signal Meter will not be available grayed out when watching analog channels Aut...

Page 57: ...E FAV CHANNELS 1 Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List 2 Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF on the SCAN and LOCK columns 3 To select LOCK column input the access code Default access code 0000 4 Press the CHANNEL WHEEL button to set or remove the FAVORITE channel settings 5 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing NOTE 1 When a CableCARD is installed the Channel List wil...

Page 58: ...00 2 Enter a new four digit number 3 Press EXIT to quit the menu Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is selected SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated except the POWER button When MOVIE RATINGS...

Page 59: ...ated or ratings do not apply G General audiences All ages admitted PG Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 R Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only NOTE 1 A movie rating is dependent upon the mov...

Page 60: ...e suggested The program may contain infrequent coarse language limited violence some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned This program may contain sophisticated themes intense sexual situation more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue TV MA Mature audiences only This program may contain mature themes indecent language graphic violence and explici...

Page 61: ...elevision Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content G General Audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not de...

Page 62: ...hange Access Code Locks Move SEL Select OR G General Programming intended for audiences of all ages Contains no violence or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young ch...

Page 63: ...de Alternate Ratings data To see if the channel has Alternate Ratings press the INFO key on the R C See fig 1 for reference Once the TV has received Alternate Ratings data the Alternate Ratings US in the lock menu will become available Locks Alternate Ratings U S Canadian Ratings Frn Canadian Ratings Eng TV Ratings Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Status CATEGORY ...

Page 64: ...ress the SELECT button to select If you observe daylight savings use CURSOR PAD to highlight DAYLIGHT SAVING CORRECTION and press the SELECT button to select 3 Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL WHEEL buttonsto highlight the CURRENT TIME hour and minute AM or PM MONTH DAY and YEAR 4 Use the CURSOR PAD to adjust settings 5 Press the SELECT button to set the TIME AND DATE 6 Press EXIT to quit the menu or...

Page 65: ...your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minute increments 1 Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Timer from 0 00 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 2 30 and 3 00 Set Day Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV s DAY NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically This feature is not available until the clock is set 1 Use the CURSOR PADS to highlight SET DAY NIGHT TIMER settings 2 Press the SEL...

Page 66: ...The Inputs Set The Screen Saver Set The AV Net Set The Menu Options Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick Start Options Setup Reset The Software Move SEL Select OR On Screen Display Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time 1 Use the CURSOR PAD or to select the sub menu of your choice 2 Press the SELECT button to select Set The Menu Options Setup the La...

Page 67: ...ted graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to hide screen burn 1 Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight Screen Saver s Main Picture Moving and Image Power options 2 Use the CURSOR PAD or to select your choices Option 1 The whole picture will shift every 2 minutes by one pixel Option 2 The whole picture will shift every ...

Page 68: ... turn on and switch to INPUT 4 automatically when the INPUT 4 input device is turned on and the VCR laserdisc or DVD play button on your remote control is pressed This is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later Off Select OFF to disable this function 2 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE INPUTS to return to previous menu NOTE 1 Once the TV has been turned ...

Page 69: ...lect 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 Not Connected 44 54 AV Net Setup Wizard A V Receiver Setup Move ...

Page 70: ...xt 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 Rece...

Page 71: ...N each one by completing the Learning Mode The Learning Mode will transfer any remote control button IR code of your equipment to the Soft Keys of your AV NET Learning Mode Example A V Receiver Setup 1 Press the SELECT button to start the SETUP WIZARD 2 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight YES 3 Press the SELECT button to select 4 Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight NEXT then press the SELECT button...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...ce 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 sho...

Page 76: ...t available mode and channel Caption Mode CAPTIONS is for the program you are viewing TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible Text may not be available with every program Channel 1 is used for the primary language usually English 2 is sometimes used for a second language may v...

Page 77: ...eo YES YES YES Input 1 HDMI_1 YES S Video_1 YES YES YES YES Video_1 YES YES YES Input 2 HDMI_2 YES S Video_2 YES YES YES YES Video_2 YES YES YES Input 3 Y PbPr_3 YES Video_3 YES YES YES Input4 Y PbPr_4 YES Video_4 YES YES YES Input 5 HDMI_5 YES Y PbPr_5 YES Video_5 YES YES YES Input Mode Monitor Out TV Tuner Out i F i H R L o e d i V o e d i V S ANT Digital No Macrovision S Video YES YES YES YES A...

Page 78: ...t The Quick Start Options Move SEL Select OR Reset The Software Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel OR NOTE The Diagnostics Info window is for Service use only CableCARD Information THINGS TO CHECK WHEN USING THE CableCARD CableCARD Services 1 Check that the CableCARD is properly inserted in the CableCARD slot 2 Remove the CableCARD by pul...

Page 79: ... off This will allow you to quickly tune to channels when first turning the TV on Digital signals often change and this feature will monitor any changes and prepare the television to quickly present a picture A small amount of electricity is used to continually monitor signals when this feature is selected Reset The Software This feature shows software information and easy upgrade procedure This f...

Page 80: ...k the Power Swivel Exit the OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand 2 Press the CURSOR PAD to rotate the TV to the right 3 Press the CURSOR PAD 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 power swivel feature 3 Befo...

Page 81: ...remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc This may cause damage to the precision parts Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to fail When the batteries run down remote control operation will become erratic or become unresponsive Replace the old batteries with ...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...4hPa 31 912ft to 2 484ft Storage temperature 5 F to 140 F 12 Power ON or OFF Repeatedly turning the plasma television Power ON and OFF at short intervals may result in failure of the television 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 So...

Page 84: ...ppens 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 Daily manual...

Page 85: ...s connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FCC Information This device complies with part15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Modifications The FCC requires t...

Page 86: ...Band W 29 W 94 Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm S Video Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm Component Video Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance PB PR 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Audio input Impedance 270k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms HDMI 19 PIN Outputs Video1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Audio 470mVrms 1k Ohm Optical Out Digital Audio 1 Optical Connector Audio MTS Stereo SAP Bass Boost 36W Soft Mute 50 Suppl...

Page 87: ...I F C D A G E H F L K J I M N N Inches MM Units L M K 44 5 8 4 1 8 4 1 8 28 1 16 25 1 2 19 1 8 15 1 2 12 15 16 36 7 16 20 11 16 4 1 4 11 16 3 9 16 14 3 8 1134 485 3 648 393 2 713 2 104 104 328 926 526 6 108 5 18 90 5 365 B C D A G E H F L K J I M N Inches MM Units 59 7 16 5 7 16 5 7 16 33 1 16 16 5 8 48 9 16 27 3 8 11 16 3 1 2 4 3 16 1510 1234 422 696 840 138 138 24 94 9 118 9 ...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...GREE WITH ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY DIFFERENT OR SUPPLEMENTARY LICENSE THAT MAY ACCOMPANY SUCH UPGRADE A DO NOT USE ANY HITACHI PROVIDED FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA B DO NOT INSTALL ANY HITACHI PROVIDED UPGRADE SOFTWARE ON YOUR DTV AND C PROMPTLY RETURN SUCH FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA TO HITACHI 5 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS HITACHI is licensing the...

Page 90: ...time GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 1 For purposes of incorporating the OS Software into the DTV Hitachi made certain modifications to the source code of the OS Software collectively the Source Code Modifications in 2006 The Source Code Modifications also are distributed pursuant to the applicable GNU software licenses identified above THE OS SOFTWARE AND THE SOURCE CODE MODIFICATIONS...

Page 91: ...V DGGUHVVHG DV RX Activities other than copying distribution and modification are not covered by this License they are outside its scope The act of running the Program is not restricted and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program independent of having been made by running the Program Whether that is true depends on what the Program does 1 ...

Page 92: ...third parties to this License 7 If as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason not limited to patent issues conditions are imposed on you whether by court order agreement or otherwise that contradict the conditions of this License they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License If you cannot distribute so as to satisfy simultaneously...

Page 93: ... the Free Software Foundation either version 2 of the License or at your option any later version This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE See the GNU General Public License for more details You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along w...

Page 94: ...rary The ordinary General Public License therefore permits such linking only if the entire combination fits its criteria of freedom The Lesser General Public License permits more lax criteria for linking other code with the library We call this license the Lesser General Public License because it does Less to protect the user s freedom than the ordinary General Public License It also provides othe...

Page 95: ...is to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Library In addition mere aggregation of another work not based on the Library with the Library or with a work based on the LibraU on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License 3 You may opt to apply the terms of the ordinary GNU General...

Page 96: ... t c a f e h t f o y r a r b i l d e n i b m o c e h t h t i w e c i t o n t n e n i m o r p e v i G that part of it is a work based on the Library and explaining where to find the accompanying uncombined form of the VDPH ZRUN 8 You may not copy modify sublicense link with or distribute e s n e c i L s i h t r e d n u d e d i v o r p y l s s e r p x e s a t p e c x e y r a r b i L e h t Any attemp...

Page 97: ... INCLUDING ANY GENERAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE LIBRARY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE LIBRARY TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES END OF T...

Page 98: ...Ye s Yes Initial Yes Ye s No ID Yes No Ye s Yes Ye s Yes Yes Auto OF F No Ye s No Ye s Yes Ye s Yes Yes Input 2 HDMI 1080i 720p No 16x9 Yes Ye s Ye s No Ye s No No 480p Auto ON 16x9 Yes Initial No Ye s No No No No 480i Letter No No No Ye s Yes Ye s Initial Ye s 4x3 No No No Ye s Yes Initial Yes Ye s No Info Yes No Ye s Yes Ye s Yes Yes Auto OF F No Ye s No Ye s Yes Ye s Yes Yes Video NTSC Auto ON ...

Page 99: ... No 16x9 Ye s Yes Yes No Ye s No No 480p 480i Auto ON 16x9 Yes Initial No Ye s No No No No Letter No No No Ye s Ye s Yes Initial Yes 4x3 No No No Ye s Yes Initial Ye s Ye s No Info Yes No Ye s Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Auto OF F No Ye s No Ye s Yes Ye s Ye s Yes YPBPR 1080i 720p No 16x9 Ye s Yes Yes No Ye s No No 480p 480i Auto ON 16x9 Yes Initial No Ye s No No No No Letter No No No Ye s Ye s Yes Initial ...

Page 100: ...age Menu Language 66 Locks Change Access Code 58 Channel Lock 58 Front Panel Lock 58 Movie Ratings 59 TV Ratings 60 TV Ratings Canadian English 61 TV Ratings Canadian French 62 M Menu Preference Language 66 Background 67 Monitor Out 77 N Noise Cancel 52 P Perfect Volume 52 Picture Mode 47 Picture in Picture PIP 33 35 R Remote Control Functions 25 32 Programming Codes 42 43 Installing Batteries 4 S...

Page 101: ...rmation in order to give you the proper support regarding your questions When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will require some information related to the TV MODEL NAME and SERIAL in order to give you the proper support This information is located on the back of the TV and also on the RIGHT SIDE of your TV set Please follow the next steps to find this information and then provide to SERVICE ...

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