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Page 1: ... 3 FIRST TIME USE 4 23 THE REMOTE CONTROL 24 43 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 44 93 USEFUL INFORMATION 94 101 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 102 APPENDIXES 103 NDEX 104 As an Energy Star _ Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the Energy StaF _guidelines for energy efficiency4 ...

Page 2: ...not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 nly use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod I bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or ...

Page 3: ...sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise a...

Page 4: ...51WL Part No HL02065 Simple Remote Control Unit CLU 123S Part No HL01864 Two AA size 1 5V batteries P FQ00021 Two AAA size 1 5V batteries P FR00061 Power Cord P EV01841 Two IR Mouse cables P EY01641 Table Top Stand P QJ01831K Cleaning Cloth P MS00931 Power Swivel Cable P EW08431 _ 2 2 pcs Ferrite Core P 2169513 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the remot...

Page 5: ...e that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set In order to prevent an internal temperature increase maintain a space of 10 cm 4 inches from the sides back of the television and 30 cm 12 inches from the top of the television to the wall To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the TV wher...

Page 6: ...separation place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV Cable TV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system connec...

Page 7: ...o amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack Use this cable for the best sound quality HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV s HDMI input Stereo Cable 3 8mm plug to 3 5mm plug Used to connect equipment with mini stereo audio jack to the left and right audio inputs on the rear and side panel...

Page 8: ...V AMP CD NUMERIC BUTTONS IV DUD CBL STB PVB 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 BUTTON TV STB The button is used when the remote is in Set Top Box STB mode or when the TV uses a digital input SOURCE ACCESS ASPECT DAY NiGHT PUP GUIDE HNPUTS i H TACH DVb VCR CONTROL BUTTONS DUD PVR VCR AMP CD Contr...

Page 9: ...l still pictures see pages 28 29 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 T and up A buttons when in MENU mode POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button is for the com...

Page 10: ... POWER is ON with no signal input except antenna no sync signal REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your equipment s remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard SIDE INPUT JACKS for INPUT 5 Use these audio video jacks for a quick hook up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your f...

Page 11: ...ts S VIDEO INPUT 1 and 2 INPUT 1 and 2 provide S VIDEO Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S VIDEO output capability HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 High Definition Multimedia Interface is 1_l 3rrll the next generation all digital interface for consumer electronics HDMI enables the secure distribution of high definition video and multi channel audio in a single cable Because digital television DTV...

Page 12: ... 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 CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local came operator to gain access to chosen cable channels The CableCARD will allow you to tune digital and high definition cable channels P ease call your...

Page 13: ...2 Remove the CableCARD by pressing the eject button and pull the CableCARD straight out 3 Visually inspect the CableCARD to ensure all pin holes are in good condition with none blocked or damaged 4 Make sure the CableCARD is re inserted in the correct direction then slowly push until it is fully seated in the slot 5 When the CableCARD is installed note all screen messages that appear CableCARD Ins...

Page 14: ... The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc player DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your pa...

Page 15: ...DIGITAL ODTPDT CAPABILITY DV te HDM 1 CableCARD U_g _d Card 3 __ I lL i il R1_ eUTPUT DVD Player _ _ PROVIDED VCR 2 q _ CONNECT_TO PROVIDED iR BLASTER HDTV Set Top Box CONNECT TO _R BLASTER G LINK I 15 ...

Page 16: ...ents C Routput totheTV s PR input Itmay benecessary toadjust TINT toobtain optimum picture quality when using theY PBPR inputs See page 46 To ensure nocopyright infringement theMONITOR OUT output willbeabnormal when using the Y PBPR and HDMI input jacks Input 1 or 2 can accept HDMI signal S VIDEO monitor output may be used for recording only when the input is of S VIDEO type When using a HDMI inpu...

Page 17: ...R from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned AIR _LS_gF_ d ABLE R_232_ Backof VCR VCR CONNECTING AN S VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1T 2 OR 5 1 2 3 4 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 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the ...

Page 18: ...the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack as shown on the Rear Panel below Press the INPUTS button then select INPUTS 1 or 2 to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned _Dletelv s when picture _e al_nc HDMI it _ln the I Danclt_ encrvD1 1 connE _ectlen cort_ec pt device O aDDe _udlo HDMI ...

Page 19: ...r or HDTV set top box to the INPUT PR jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 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 ...

Page 20: ...ernal device to communicate with one another When using IEEEt394 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 Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control Select the IEEE1394 option see page 30 0 Wilt D_ _le ...

Page 21: ...y the amplifier not by the Plasma Television The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability 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 i 0_l i I If I aJ o _S2S2C CONNECTING MONITOR OUT The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of CABLE AIR and INPUTS 1 2 3 4 a...

Page 22: ...e see the following example of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio Video equipment VCR and DVD Player CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1 Connect your external Audio Video components to the Rear Panel shown below 2 Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of the Rear Panel 3 Place the IR Mouse in front of th...

Page 23: ...K setup between your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio Video equipment VCR and Cable box CONNECTING THE CABLE BOX VCR TO GILINK FOR TV GUIDE ON SCREEN TM SYSTEM 1 Connect your 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 com...

Page 24: ... CABLE CBL by pressing the or button of the Source Access on the remote The CBL mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your cable box see page 35 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 t...

Page 25: ...SOURCE ACCESS or I_ buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode SOURCE ACCESS ENT button Hold down this button while entering your device code to program the remote see pages 35 42 You can also use this button in an optional input access feature see page 40 PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion Press the PAUSE ...

Page 26: ...Auto Aspect Off Component 480i 48Op Input Auto Aspect Off Note Please see Appendix A on page t03 4 3 ZOOMt ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on conventional 4 3 sources 16 9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display 16 9 sources like HDTV and DVD s preserving the original 16 9 aspect ratio t6 9 ZOOM Use this aspect to Zoom in once while in 16 9 aspect 4 3 STANDARD 4 3 EXPANDED Antenna Digital...

Page 27: ... SELECT button All the On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD except for numeric entries The CURSOR PAD will highlight functions or adjust and set different features Press the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select GUIDE button Press this button to access the TV Guide On Screen TM interactive display see page 57 Press this butto...

Page 28: ...PAD 2 Press the CURSOR PAD or to access the next or previous photo 3 Press the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL 4 Use the CURSOR PAD buttons A V or and the SELECT button to navigate and select individual chosen photos ii_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ 5 Press the picture number to jump from picture to picture 6 Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input me...

Page 29: ...om 5 10 and 30 seconds Press the SELECT button to stop on a chosen picture of the slideshow After 30 seconds the slideshow will resume or press the SELECT button again to continue with the slideshow DEVICE Select this menu item to select the Photo Input Device Drive when using a USB Drive device Use the CURSOR PAD or to select Device Drive Press the INFO button to highlight a device then press the...

Page 30: ...n to select IEEE 1394 2 Use CURSOR PAD 1_ to select connected device example D VHSl 3 Use CURSOR PAD cursors to highlight POWER 4 Press the SELECT button to power on the device 5 Use CURSOR PAD cursors to select D VHS operation 6 Press down on the CURSOR PAD to enable the selected operation 7 Use CURSOR PAD cursors to highlight the TV IN OUT operation 8 Press the SELECT button to select TV IN is D...

Page 31: ...o WHITE Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO see page 90 When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 31 or greater the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on However if it is set to a level 30 or less the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned ON CHANNEL CH WHEEL CHANNEL SELECTOR...

Page 32: ...ewing other programs from any ofthevideo inputs Use connection shown attheright toview VCR program asasub picture while viewing another program asmain picture CABLE orAIR When installing aCableCARD connect your coaxial cable toCABLE see page 12 AiR willnotbeavailable while using aCableCARD O PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture will appear in one of the four different modes POP PIP SP...

Page 33: ...channel and return to normal viewing PIP Picture Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub picture evenly on the screen Main Picture Sub Picture Picture in Picture PIP Modes 480p 480i t080i Analog Tuner PIP Main DigitalTuner 720p Video S Video Mode Sub Aspect t6 9 4 3 t6 9 t6 9 4 3 POP ANTDigital 16 9 4 3 Yes Yes Yes 480p 480i 16 9 Yes Yes ANTAnalog...

Page 34: ...utton to return to normal viewing Main Picture Sub Picture Freeze Freeze _ N Freeze _ _ Freeze _l I MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will show in the Main Picture Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for freezing a picture frame with addresses EXIT STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE b...

Page 35: ... digit preset code that matches your cable box as shown on pages 41 42 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box does n...

Page 36: ...ox satellite receiver as shown on page 41 42 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the set top box satellite receiver and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your set top box satellite receiver when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your set top box satel...

Page 37: ...matches your DVD player as shown on pages 41 42 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your DVD player when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your DVD player If the DVD player does not turn off try a d...

Page 38: ...nter the four digit preset code that matches your VCR PVR as shown on pages 41 42 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the VCR PVR and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR PVR If the VCR PVR does no...

Page 39: ...omponent as shown on pages 41 42 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the Audio component and press the ROWER 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 tr...

Page 40: ...ed to 4 Release ENTER ENT button 5 If done correctly the device LED indicator will flash 3 times to confirm proper setup 6 The remote will now control the desired device 7 Pressing the ENTER ENT button will now access the video input 1 5 of the desired device SETUP EXAMPLE Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to iNPUT 1 of the TV _ 1_ Select DVD mode by using your SOURCE ACCESS buttons or I_ to...

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Page 42: ...89 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 NEC 0264 Nakamichi 0321 Optimus 0395 0300 Panasonic 0308 0521 Parasound 0246 Philips 0269 0892 Pioneer 0013 0300 Polk Audio 0269 0892 RCA 0300 Realistic 0395 Sansui 0321 Shure 0264 Sony 0815 0689 0220 Soundestgn 0078 0211 T...

Page 43: ... when in MENU and GUIDE mode _ MUTE button To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume SOFT MUTE to answer the telephone etc press the MUTE button 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 1_ button _ FAV CH button Press FAV CH button to access your favorite channels _ INPUTS button Pressin...

Page 44: ...this to High for less intense color with more blue set to Medium for natural color set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for more reddish color Enhance picture brightness in light scenes Use this function to choose between 3 Contrast Mode settings Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture Turn On Off the 3 2 Pulldown detection feature Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Whit...

Page 45: ...French or Spanish text Set Screen Saver to prevent screen burn Label Video Inputs VCR DVD etc Set AV NET Wizard Feature to display dialogue text Set Monitor Out source Select to upgrade TV software Select the Set Stand By Mode options Power Swivel Unlocked Power Swivel enabled Control the motorized Table Top Stand Locked Power Swivel disabled TV Guide On Screen Set Control and navigate the system ...

Page 46: ...90 Brightness 50 50 Color 50 30 Tint 50 50 Sharpness 50 30 Color Temperature High Standard Black Enhancement High Off Contrast Mode Dynamic Normal Noise Reduction Low Low Auto Movie Mode Off Off I V Cinema Detection 1 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the function to be adjusted 2 Press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD to select the function settings 3 Press the CURSOR PAD _ or to adjust the f...

Page 47: ...d instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video When film is transferred to video for television viewing the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled This involves a process known as 3 2 pulldown When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film bas...

Page 48: ...ht areas of the picture 1 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the choice 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 Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen Mode Manually select the Aspect Ratio V...

Page 49: ...return it to the Day VIDEO mode 1 Use CURSOR PAD A or CHANNEL WHEEL to highlight functions 2 Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select Reset Video Settings 3 Use the CURSOR PAD to access at the Reset softkey 4 Press the SELECT button to Reset the Video Settings You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video ...

Page 50: ...em The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI television If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experience from two speakers BBE brings to the listener s ear a more complete and accurate reproduction of the original performance Each ...

Page 51: ...ion 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 c Digital Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier receiver with a Dolby _ Digital only decoder it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the op...

Page 52: ...ress the MENU button Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight TV GUIDE ON SCREEN then press the SELECT button 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 Do you have Cable service connected Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight your choice then press the SELECT...

Page 53: ...gged into AIR CABLE Please see Screen 6 INPUT 1 2 Please see Screen 7 Screen 8 Use theCURSOR PAD and tohighlight your Cable boxbrand orchoose Not Listed ifnot listed then press theSELECT button tocontinue Screen 6 Select thechannel your TVistuned towhen using aCable box Use theCURSOR PAD and to highlight your choice then press theSELECT button tocontinue Screen 9 To allow the TVGuide On Screen sys...

Page 54: ... to channel 28 Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight your choice then press the SELECT button to continue If YES Please see screen 12 If NO Select NO to test a different code or select TEST THIS CODE AGAIN to test the same code Screen 14 The Basic TV Guide On Screen system setup has just been completed Press the SELECT button to continue Screen 12 Do you have an antenna connected Use the CURSOR PAD ...

Page 55: ...ed ifnotlisted then press theSELECT button tocontinue Screen 20 Did your VCR stop playing Use theCURSOR PAD and tohighlight your choice then press theSELECT button tocontinue IfYES Please see screen 21 IfNO Select NO totestadifferent code orselect TEST THIS CODE AGAIN totestthesame code Screen 18 Please turn onyour VCR and insert atape for recording purposes Press PLAY from the VCR then press theS...

Page 56: ...Congratulations The TVGuide OnScreen system setup iscomplete Press theSELECT button to finalize Screen 23 The last screen gives tipsonusing the TVGuide OnScreen system Press the SELECT button to exit theSetup 56 ...

Page 57: ... Slot Time Tab Ti_e Highlight Video Window Video Window Displays the current TV program while the Guide is enabled Clock Window Displays the current time Tile Highlight Indicates the current active tile Current Services Label Indicates currently viewed Service Label Service Bar Provides access to the 5 main Guide services Time Slot Provides the program broadcast time frame Info Icon Indicates addi...

Page 58: ...w Panel Menus Info Box Press the PIP button to Lock the Video 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 Press the MENU button to access the Panel Menus Press the INFO button to access the Info Box Info Boxes contain information about a show Service or Panel Ad or Help information for a Panel M...

Page 59: ...e day of the week and on the same channel and starts at the same time Program is set to record but is currently Off Still in Schedule until the frequency is changed Program recording is suspended due to a schedule conflict Still in Schedule The Recording will resume when the conflict no longer exists Program is set to remind one time Program is set to remind every weekday that it airs on the chann...

Page 60: ...ndow Set a program to remind Set a program to Record Access the panel ads and channe_ ads when available Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR Number buttons to jump to a specific channel Press the INFO button while the LISTINGS service is highlighted on the Service Bar to display a Help screen GO TO SERVICE BAR Select to highlight the Service Bar TUNE TO CHANNEL WATCH NOW Select to exit the TV Guide On Screen...

Page 61: ...ay a list of all movies organized by date and time Press the INFO button while the SEARCH service is highlighted on the Service Bar to display a Help screen 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 58 Example Category Search Movies 1 From the Search Screen...

Page 62: ... the CURSOR PAD or to highlight CATEGORY Then use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight a category to search ALL HDTV Children Sports etc Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight ENTER KEYWQRD and then press the SELECT button 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 Pan...

Page 63: ...nel Menu To choose the way recordings are displayed 1 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight RECORDINGS on the Service Bar and then press the MENU button to access the Recording Options Panel Menu View As Use the CURSOR PAD or to select between List View and Group View Group Select to display recorded programs without listing every recorded episode Example To view a recording Use the CURSOR PAD or to ...

Page 64: ...ct to open a menu in which you can edit existing 5 information see page 64 6 SET REMINDER Select to open a menu in which you can set a reminder for the program see page 66 DELETE REMINDER 7 Select to remove the reminder from the schedule A confirmation panel menu will display Select YES to delete the reminder or NQ to exit the panel menu 8 EDIT REMINDER Select to open a menu in which you can edit ...

Page 65: ... CANCEL then press the SELECT button to exit the menu Now to Remind The Remind options can be set in the LISTINGS SEARCH and Schedule Services You can also edit remind settings for a program in the SCHEDULE Services Set the Reminder to perform the following functions Set to automatically turn ON the TV and tune to the channel at the scheduled reminder time Set to automatically tune the TV at the s...

Page 66: ...nder or Off Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the Power on TV field and then use the CURSOR PAD or to select YES Turns the TV On automatically at the specified reminder time or NO Default setting Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the Auto Tune TV field and then use the CURSOR PAD or to select YES Tunes the TV which is currently ON automatically to the channel specified and specified reminder time Use ...

Page 67: ...he following Change System settings Change channel display Change default options Press the INFO button while the SETUP Service is highlighted on the Service Bar to display a Help screen Remind Conflict A remind conflict message will appear if A program set with an auto tune reminder has the same start time as an existing auto tune reminder A program set with an auto tune reminder overlaps with a ...

Page 68: ... Screen instructions CHANGE CHANNEL DISPLAY Use this option to edit channel information that appears in the LISTINGS Service screen The 4 channel information that can be edited are the following Change the position order channels appear in the LISTINGS Service screen Change the tune channel number Change a channel to one of the following settings ON Channel is displayed in LISTINGS OFF Channel is ...

Page 69: ...matic access into the TV Guide On Screen system when the TV is turned ON On and Off 4 Press the SELECT button to highlight Done and then press the SELECT button again to exit the menu or use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight Cancel Then press the SELECT button to exit the menu Enter the chosen information in the Panel Menu fields Start Time End Time recorder choice how long to keep a Record event the...

Page 70: ...r 2 digit or 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 ente...

Page 71: ...ature 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 Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active Analog and Digital channels in Auto Channel Scan memory 1 Use the CURSOR PAD or or CHANNEL WHEEL to highlight CABLE or AIR...

Page 72: ... and which are your FAVORITE FAV CHANNELS 1 Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List 2 Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF on the SCAN and LOCK columns 3 To select LOCK column input the access code Default access code 0000 4 Press the FAV button to set or remove the FAVORITE settings 5 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing 72 ...

Page 73: ... preset 0000 2 Enter a new four digit number 3 Press EXIT to quit the menu Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is selected SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Side Panel will be deactivated except the POWER button When MOVI...

Page 74: ...l be blocked 3 Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE RATING to return to the previous menu Motion Picture Ratings Table NOT RATED Contains no rating Not Rated NR and Not Applicable NA programs Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply G General audiences All ages admitted PG Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned Som...

Page 75: ...d elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV G General audience It contains little or no violence no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations TV PG Parental guidance suggested The program may contain infrequent coarse language limited violence some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations TV 14 Parent...

Page 76: ...of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content G General Audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There m...

Page 77: ...nce content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who cannot differentiate between real and...

Page 78: ...e chosen TIME ZONE settings Use CURSOR buttons or to set TIME ZONE and press SELECT to set 2 Press CURSOR button to select Date Use CURSOR buttons or to set Month Day and Year Press SELECT to set 3 Press CURSOR button to select Time Use CURSOR buttons or to set Hour Minute AM or PM Press SELECT to set 4 If you observe Daylight Saving Time press CURSOR button to select DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGE and pr...

Page 79: ...your TV s DAY NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically This feature is not available until the clock is set 1 Use the CURSOR PADS to highlight SET DAY NIGHT TIMER settings 2 Press the SELECT button to select 3 Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY MODE ON and to set it s TIMER 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 me...

Page 80: ...CT button to select Menu Preference Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD Set the Language This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen displays 1 Use the CURSOR PAD _1or to select the language of your choice 2 Press EXIT to quit menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to previous menu 80 ...

Page 81: ...g and Image Power options 2 Use the CURSOR PAD or to select your choices Option 1 The whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by two pixels Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 40 minutes by two pixels Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 60 minutes by two pixels Image Power This function allows you to choose power consumption reduction based on 3 levels min medium and max Screen W...

Page 82: ...ote When REMOTE is selected the TV will turn on and switch to INPUT 4 automatically when the INPUT 4 input device is turned on and the VCR laserdisc or DVD play button on your remote control is pressed This is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later Off Select OFF to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE INPUTS to return to previous men...

Page 83: ...UP screen 5 Use the CURSOR PAD _1or I_ to choose the brand name of your A V Receiver 6 Use the CURSOR PAD _1 I_ and to highlight NEXT then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen 13 14 Use the CURSOR PAD _1or I_ to select the A V Receiver Source if you have connected the Monitor Out and Optical Out to the A V receiver Select Not Connected if not used Use the CURSOR PAD _1 I_ an...

Page 84: ... SETUP screen 2 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight NO 3 Press the SELECT button to select Select NO to setup other devices 4 Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight NEXT then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen 19 Confirm all settings then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen 5 Use the CURSOR PAD 4 and to highlight the device Example DVD Setup 6 Press the...

Page 85: ...ess the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen 16 Press the SELECT button to select YES to Setup another device Press the CURSOR PAD or to highlight No thanks I m done then press the SELECT button to exit the A V NET SETUR Learning Mode This function of the AV NET allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the AV NET codes After programming your equipment to the AV NET an...

Page 86: ...ntrol while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV located at the lower right corner of the screen at a distance of 5 to 10 feet or 2 to 3 meters 12 Select the Test button VOL to check the response of the device to this command 13 Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight NEXT then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen 9 If the IR code transfer was not com...

Page 87: ...g Learning Mode Example CUSTOM DVD 3 Setup 1 Press the SELECT button to start the SETUP WIZARD 19 Use the CURSOR PAD or to select your A V Receiver Sources 20 Use the CURSOR PAD or to label your A V Receiver Sources 21 Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight NEXT then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen 2 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight NO 3 Press the SELECT button to select...

Page 88: ...xt SETUP screen 11 Press and hold the Play button of the DVD remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV located at the lower right corner of the screen at a distance of 3 to 6 feet or 1 to 2 meters 16 17 Use the CURSOR PAD or to select the TV Input that connects to the video and audio output of the DVD Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight NEXT then press t...

Page 89: ...tinue with the normal procedures to setup TV Input Monitor Out Optical Out and the labeling of the source buttons 20 Select YES to setup another device or select No thanks I m done to exit the AV NET setup 89 ...

Page 90: ...Mode CAPTIONS is for the program you are viewing TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible Text may not be available with every_ program Channel 1 is used for the primary language usually English 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region 3 is sometimes used fo...

Page 91: ...nected to the audio and video output of the TV_You can cont _l the volume output by changing the volume of the T_Z TVTuner Out Fixed To record currently viewed Video and Audio flora either Cable ol Ai_ 1 Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight the function to change 2 Use the CURSOR PAD _1 or to select the function 3 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to previous menu MONITOR Avail...

Page 92: ...deo 3 Input4 Y PbPr 4 Video 4 Input5 S Video 5 Video 5 ANT digital only ANT ANT ANT Upgrades This feature shows software information and easy upgrade procedure This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a flash card MMC CARD If a future software upgrade is required for your TV HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card In order to receive written notification and the f...

Page 93: ...t IEEE1394 Stand By and press SELECT to set this option Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand It allows the customer to turn the plasma display left or right using the remote control This feature is only available when the Table Top Stand is connected 1 Use the CURSOR PAD 4 or I_ to unlock or lock the Power Swivel Exit the OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand 2 P...

Page 94: ... near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to fail When the batteries run down remote control operation will become erratic or become unresponsive Replace the old batteries with two new AA and AAA size batteries Do not use an old battery with a new battery Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to the plasma screen TROUBLESHOOTIN...

Page 95: ...es loss of contrast in the picture PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This television has been designed pursuant to the FCC class B Rules This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers If this television causes a problem to Radio receivers then take the following steps Keep the television away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the television not to receive interference The a...

Page 96: ... 95 F Storage altitude 300 to 1 114hPa 31 912ft to 2 484ft Storage temperature 5T to 140 F Repeatedly turning the plasma television Power ON and OFF at short intervals may result in failure of the television 2 TV Guide On Screen TM System Frequently Asked Questions My Guide listings disappeared after a power failure You should begin to receive listings again within 24 hours Some channel numbers in...

Page 97: ...mation is stored in TV Guide On Screen Is Help available in the Guide If so how do I find it Yes Highlight any of the 5 main Services i e Listings Schedule Recordings Setup Search and press the Info Button An Expanded Info Box displays additional help information press Info again to close the box Help is also available in a Panel Menu Press the Info Button to display an Expanded Info Box press Inf...

Page 98: ...ommunications 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 ...

Page 99: ...e 50 Supplied Accessories Remote Control Simple Remote Control Batteries AA AAA 6 AC Cable Table Top Stand 42 models only IR Mouse Cable 2 Cleaning Cloth Power Swivel Cable 42 models only Ferrite Core 2 Optional Accessories For U S Models Please access our website www hitachi us tv INPUTS OUTPUTS Wideband Component Y Pb Pr 2 Composite Video 3 S Video 3 Antenna RF Inputs 2 Audio Output 1 Monitor Ou...

Page 100: ...42 Inch Models Includes Table Top Stand Weight Ibs kg 98 44 5 55 Inch Models Plasma Television Only Weight Ibs kg 135 6 61 5 L_ J lO0 ...

Page 101: ... you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 HITACHI CANADA LTD DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact In Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Monday Friday EST 9 00am ...

Page 102: ...ONDITIONS 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 10 11 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS HITACHI is licensing the Software for use...

Page 103: ...UT 1 2 INPUT 1 5 iNPUT 3 4 HDMI S Video 2 Video 1080i 480i 480p NTSC 480i 480p IMAGE INPUT FORMAT ASPECT 4 3 Letter 4 3 Letter 4 3 Letter 4 3 2S Video Not available in INPUT 3 4 VIDEO ID Letter 4 3 Letter 4 3 Le_er 4 3 AUTO ASPECT On Off On On On On On On Appendix C INPUT INPUT 1 2 INPUT 1 5 INPUT 3 4 IMAGE INPUT FORMAT ASPECT HDMI 480i 480p 16 9 S Video 3 NTSC 16 9 Video 480i 480p 16 9 _S Video N...

Page 104: ...3 R CableCARD 12 13 Caution and Safety Tips 2 3 Channel Manager 71 72 Auto Channel Scan 71 Clock 78 Closed Captions Captions 90 Color 46 Color Decoding 48 Color Management 47 Color Temperature 47 Contrast 46 Contrast Mode 47 External Video Source 17 23 Remote Control Functions 24 43 Programming Codes 41 42 Installing Batteries 4 S Screen Saver 81 Sharpness 46 Speakers 51 Connecting External Speake...

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