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ON-SCREEN DISPLA

OSD (On-Screen Display)

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV.

2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons

and

) to navigate to a different menu item.

3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.

4. Press the A/V NET button on the remote control to access the AV Network menu to

control external components.

Locks

Chan. Manager

Aspect

Audio

Video

Move

SEL

Sel.

Timers

Setup

Power Swivel

This part of the screen shows
which selections are available.

This part of the screen
shows which Remote
Control buttons to use.

Summary of Contents for 55HDX61A

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 FIRST TIME USE 4 27 THE REMOTE CONTROL 28 52 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 53 80 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 81 90 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 91 102 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

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

Page 3: ... supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Note to the CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grou...

Page 4: ...cal 2 This TTB55 stand for use only with Hitachi 55HDX61A Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury See important marking located on bottom of stand 3 The plasma display wall mount unit WM51 is for use only with Hitachi model 55HDX61A REMOTE BATTERIES AA Batteries BATTERIES AAA Batteries POWER CORD MONITOR IR MOUSE CONTROL CONNECTION CABLE CABLE 5 6 7 ...

Page 5: ...a television has two AC cords one on the AVC center and the other on the Plasma Display monitor In case of an abnormal symptom unplug both AC cords 3 If you purchased the wall mount bracket option please ask for professional installer Do not install by yourself ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV antenna...

Page 6: ...ns can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place...

Page 7: ...al audio out to the audio input of the AVC Center ex RGB Input IR Mouse Cable Provided Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output on your AVC center when A V Network is used You must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR This connection allows your TV to control your cable box and VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D SUB MINI 15 Pin Cable This cable i...

Page 8: ...an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the antenna mixer Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To secon...

Page 9: ...he 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 level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left and right buttons when in MENU mode AVC AUD...

Page 10: ...NPUT 5 If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack PHONES JACK Use this jack for your head phones The TV s internal speakers can also be heard Turn off the internal speakers see page 60 if you wish to listen to the head phones only LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment s remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard NOTES 1 Your HITACHI Plasma ...

Page 11: ...ayed as a main picture or sub picture ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub picture Audio Video Inputs 1 2 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button the CURSOR PAD and and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD of the remote control you can select each video source Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players DVD ...

Page 12: ...ou to control the external components with your Plasma Television s remote control in TV mode RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio Video control systems which are commercially available Please see your dealer regarding these non Hitachi home control systems see page 79 to activate this input IEEE1394 These jacks provide a digital interface for your external digital devices such as a Di...

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

Page 14: ...ONES Front panel of AVC PHONES L MONO R VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO Front panel of AVC L MONO R VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 1 From the owner s accessory you will find the Monitor Connector cable 2 Firmly and securely insert the Monitor Connection Cable to the rear panel of the AVC box TO MONITOR connectors 3 Insert the other ends of the Monitor Connection Cable to...

Page 15: ...en 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 choice see page 33 Input 2 Input 1 Ant A Ant B Photo Input Move SEL Sel or CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 INPUT5 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VID...

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

Page 17: ...o view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 A single VCR can be use...

Page 18: ...from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 The HDMI input on INPUT 1 or 2 contains the copy protection system called High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts vid...

Page 19: ... or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 5 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 6 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 7 Select ANT A or B to...

Page 20: ...ward stop etc from your TV On Screen Display 2 Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control 3 Select the IEEE1394 option see page 38 IEEE1394 Cable S VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO 1 DIGITAL INTERFACE S VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO 2 LINE OUT IEEE1394 Digital VCR D VHS NOTES 1 To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu press the AV NET button on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device 2 This Plasma TV s IEEE139...

Page 21: ...ed output The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier not by the Plasma Television The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability Stereo System Amplifier OPTICAL INPUT VCR or other external components INPUT S VIDEO R L V Optional See page 27 The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of ANT A B and INPUTS 1 2 3 4 and 5 It does not output componen...

Page 22: ... 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 AVC Center shown on pages 15 21 2 Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of the AVC Center 3 Place the IR mouse in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you wish to control 4 Follow the Se...

Page 23: ...on Test Press the CURSOR PADS or to select Power Play or CH UP softkeys before pressing the SELECT button to perform a Transmission Test of the softkey selected If the device responds then it is properly set up Select OK If the Transmission Test failed try another code Please choose the device to set up DVD Set Top Box DVD2 DVD3 Custom VCR VCR3 Custom VCR2 PVR2 Custom AV Receiver CBL2 Custom PV Re...

Page 24: ...V Recorder STB2 Custom Cable Box List BACK SETUP MODIFY Move SEL Select HITACHI AV NET SET UP AV Receiver Device Code Enter Code 9999 to uninstall AV Input Input4 Internal Speakers On Off Transmission Test POWER PLAY CH UP BACK OK EXIT Move 0 9 Input HITACHI AV NET SET UP 10 If OK was selected and the 4 digit code was invalid the screen below appears then goes back to the Device Code entry screen ...

Page 25: ...arp 0630 Sherwood 0633 Sony 0533 Sylvania 0675 Technics 0490 Techwood 0692 Theta Digital 0571 Toshiba 0503 0695 Urban Concepts 0503 Yamaha 0490 0545 0539 Zenith 0591 0503 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 0003 0008 0014 0017 Americast 0899 Bell Howel 0014 Bell South 0899 Director 0476 General Instrument 0003 0476 0276 0810 GoldStar 0144 Hamlin 0009 0273 Jerrold 0476 0003 0276 0012 0014 0810 Memorex 0000 Motoro...

Page 26: ...D Player PROVIDED PROVIDED To a digital IEEE1394 capable device such as a Digital VCR or Set Top Box To an amplifier receiver with optical input capability Stereo Amplifier Subwoofer COMPUTER DVI to HDMI Rear Panel of Display Monitor AUDIO OUT RGB OUTPUT AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 CONNE...

Page 27: ...ided for high performance components such as DVD players and set top boxes Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R Y output to the TV s PR input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CBCR In this case ...

Page 28: ...o program your satellite receiver The STB mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your set top box see page 45 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 wil...

Page 29: ... 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 44 52 You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature see page 49 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 ...

Page 30: ...se 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 16 9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom in once while in 16 9 aspect 1 Antenna Analog Channels 2 480P Input 3 720P 1080i Input 4 3 INPUT 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 ZOOM1 4 3 ZOOM2 16 9 STANDARD 4 3 STANDARD INPUT 16 9 16 9 STANDARD 16...

Page 31: ...hannel Guide see Auto Channel Scan on page 63 Move SEL Tune Channel Guide Cable AM Draon Tales 15 2 3 00PM 3 30PM KGTV DT KPBS HD KNSD DT Smart Travels 15 1 KPBS HD 3 00PM 3 30PM CC INFO Detail GUIDE GUIDE Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight the channel of choice example KPBS HD Press the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the subchannel of choice example 15 1 Press the SELECT button to tune the subchanne...

Page 32: ... VCR DVD2 DVD POWER CH CH AUDIO VOL VOL SOURCE4 SOURCE1 SOURCE2 SOURCE3 SOURCE8 SOURCE5 SOURCE6 SOURCE7 AV Receiver Inputs Custom Set Top Box Cable Box PV Recorder POWER CH CH MENU TV VCR INFO GUIDE MORE Device Setup VCR2 VCR DVD2 DVD Move POWER MENU MORE SEL Select VCR2 VCR DVD2 DVD Move POWER SEL Select CH CH MENU TV VCR MORE Move SEL Select AV Receiver AV Receiver Custom Set Top Box Cable Box P...

Page 33: ...ages 9 10 at a distance of 2 to 3 meters or 5 to 10 feet HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Press and hold desired button to transfer the command to AV NET Please wait while AV NET Learns the command 7 If the code is not accepted the screen below appears HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Transfer not completed Try again NO YES Move SEL Select 8 If the code transfer was succesful the screen below appears ...

Page 34: ...mote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the AVC see pages 9 10 at a distance of 2 to 3 meters or 5 to 10 feet HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Press and hold desired button to transfer the command to AV NET Please wait while AV NET Learns the command 8 If the code transfer was succesful the screen below appears 9 Select OK to continue HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Tran...

Page 35: ... or Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the AVC see page 36 Select to choose Antenna A Select to choose Antenna B Photo Input Ant A Ant B Select to choose Input 1 for Video 1 Input 1 Select to choose Input 2 for Video 2 Input 2 Select to choose Input 3 for Video 3 Input 3 Select to choose Input 5 for Video 5 Input 5 Select to choo...

Page 36: ...or 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 plus other information in individual photos 4 Digital photos recorded on a DVD RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input 5 Certain types of digital cameras may not work with this Photo Input 6 Digital cameras with low battery power may not prope...

Page 37: ...ow Rotate ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise CURSOR PAD and counterclockwise CURSOR PAD Rotate menu item is also available in THUMBNAIL view NOTES 1 Automatic contrast reduction also applies during SLIDESHOW then press any button to continue 2 Photo file names modified on a computer should be 8 characters Ex ABCD1234 jpg 1st character letters 2nd to 4th letters...

Page 38: ...g IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with digital interface capability Press the INPUTS button CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select IEEE 1394 When an IEEE1394 device is not connected When an IEEE1394 device is connected Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight connected device example D VHS1 Use CURSOR PAD to select connected device example D VHS1 Use CURSOR PAD cursors to highlight POWER ...

Page 39: ...nnel ID Program Language Broadcast Rating Signal Format INFO Return INFO INFO REC Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS Main Picture Source Time Aspect Mode Day Night Mode Closed Captioning Event Timer 3 32 PM Ant A 22 Stereo R Day Off 4 3 Expanded AM PM AM AM View CC Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating INFO REC Timer Recording When an S VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO 3 When a COMPONENT VID...

Page 40: ...ter 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...

Page 41: ... Channels cannot be viewed as a sub picture 2 PIP MODE Picture in Picture is only available with a 1080i signal 3 Press the CURSOR PAD or to enable the sub picture sound 4 Sub picture channel availability depends on the channel list Main Picture Sub Picture Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment This Two Tuner feature allows you to view ant...

Page 42: ... PIP MODES NTSC Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes NTSC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ant A B NTSC 480i 480p 720p 1080i PIP Mode POP PIP 4x3 PIP 16x9 SPLIT 12 Pix Main Sub 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PIP MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i signal To pr...

Page 43: ...ROBE freeze The last Freeze mode you selected before you pressed the EXIT button will be the one that comes up after pressing the PAUSE button again 2 Each freeze frame in Strobe Freeze is delayed about 0 1 1 10 second 3 Strobe Freeze is not available in 480p 720p 1080i inputs STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing only the 3 sub pictur...

Page 44: ...ll 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 not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Cable box NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the ...

Page 45: ...eiver when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your set top box satellite receiver If the set top box satellite receiver does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your set top box satellite receiver NOTES 1 If your set top box satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above...

Page 46: ... 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 different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your DVD player 7 You will need to set the display type of your DVD player to 16 9 widescreen NOTES 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD pla...

Page 47: ...s 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 NOTES 1 If your PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your PVR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your PVR cannot be operated after performing the...

Page 48: ...the remote at the Audio component and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your Audio component when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your Audio component If the Audio component does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Audio component 7 Repeat steps 1 6 if you wish to pr...

Page 49: ...enter the assigned input number 1 5 that the device is related 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 Selec...

Page 50: ...n to turn the sound off completely MUTE To restore the sound press the MUTE button one more time or press the VOLUME Up button FAV CH button Press FAV CH button to access your favorite channels INPUTS button Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will cycle through the input items see example on page 35 EXIT button When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays MENU button Press the...

Page 51: ...043 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 Concepts 0045 0061 Videomagic 0037 Videosonic 0240 Viewsonic 1972 ...

Page 52: ...76 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 0269 0892 Pioneer 0013 0300 Polk Audio 0269 0892 ...

Page 53: ...ferent menu item 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press the A V NET button on the remote control to access the AV Network menu to control external components Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ...

Page 54: ...ding Adjust the percentage of Red Green and Color according to preference Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function 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 t...

Page 55: ...ams Set Timer Recording Set Timer Recording for IEEE 1394 devices Menu Preference Choose English French or Spanish text Screen Saver Set Screen Saver to prevent screen burn Set The Inputs Label Video Inputs VCR DVD etc Set Black Side Panel Set the gray side bars on off when watching 4 3 signals in standard mode Set Closed Captions Feature to display dialogue text Set Monitor Out Set Monitor Out so...

Page 56: ...o program being viewed If RESET is selected only the selected input will reset to initial conditions Video Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight and select Picture Mode settings Day or Night then press the SELECT button to set the mode and return to the Video menu or press EXIT to quit menu Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance Picture Mode Contrast...

Page 57: ...SS COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner 2 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y PBPR input jacks Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Tint Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture Sharpness Use this function to choose between 3 Contrast Mode sett...

Page 58: ...nput ANT A B Input 1 5 Photo Input This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight functions Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select Reset Video Settings Use the CURSOR PAD to access at the Reset softkey Press the SELECT button to Reset the Video Settings You can customize each of the Video In...

Page 59: ...s down to select from 4 menu items Press CURSOR PAD and to highlight and adjust Red Green Color and Tint Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select Reset to return all settings to default Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the choice Press the CURSOR PAD or to adjust Press the EXIT button to quit or select WHITE BALANCE to return to the previous MENU NOTE When using Component or DVI HDTV input Auto Co...

Page 60: ...e selected and adjusted in the same manner This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers Bass Balance Treble Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog SAP which may be a se...

Page 61: ...nly decoder it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio PCM Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier receiver with a PCM only decoder it will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks ...

Page 62: ...OR PAD and to select menu item Press CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the MENU or select ASPECT to return to the main menu Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio NOTES 1 The Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input signal with VIDEO ID 2 The Auto Aspect function is best used on composite video S Video and 480i component signals 3 See page 30 for A...

Page 63: ... Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel or This feature will select Antenna options Move SEL Select Chan Manager Set The Antenna Auto Chan Scan Signal Meter Channel List Chan Manager Set The Antenna Connect Cable to Ant A and Air to Ant B Connect Cable to Ant A only Connect Air to Ant A only Cable Source Cable 1 Cable 2 Move SEL Return or Press CURSOR PAD to highlight function t...

Page 64: ...can Signal Meter Channel List Chan Manager Signal Meter or Channel List Cable CH Scan CH ID Lock 3 On 4 On 5 On 6 On 7 On 8 On 9 On 10 On Move SEL Return FAV FAV Move SEL Select Chan Manager Set The Antenna Auto Chan Scan Signal Meter Channel List or 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 ...

Page 65: ...SET INPUT LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on when option box is checked the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When SET INPUT LOCK is turned on when option box is checked the picture and sound for all video inputs and the picture and sound for channels 3 4 will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on when opt...

Page 66: ...may block emergency programming sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather 3 If a CableCARD is installed your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System EAS message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general public When you receive such messages the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as di...

Page 67: ...al emergency with the purpose of alerting the general public When you receive such messages the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked using the Locks feature you will not be able to tune to that channel TV Parental Guide Ratings Table Parental guidance suggested The program may contain infre...

Page 68: ...on 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 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 real...

Page 69: ...ious menu 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 General Programming intended for audiences of all ages Contains no violence or ...

Page 70: ...ay Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Select Set Timer Recording or Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight the chosen Time Zone settings Press the SELECT button to select If you observe daylight savings use CURSOR PAD to highlight Daylight Saving Correction and press the SELECT button to select Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight the current time hour and minute AM or ...

Page 71: ... and 3 00 Select this feature to activate and set your TV s Day Night Picture Mode automatically Timers Set Day Night Timer Day Mode On 12 00 AM Day Mode Off 12 00 AM Activate Move SEL Return Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Timer Recording Select or Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to activate the Day Night Timer Use the CURSOR PADS to...

Page 72: ...imer Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Timer Recording Select 7 31 PM 7 31 PM or Please Set Clock First Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 or Event 4 Use CURSOR PAD and to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD and to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD and to highlight and select FINISH TI...

Page 73: ...function of the Timer Recording Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight Record 1 Record 2 Record 3 or Record 4 Use CURSOR PAD and to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD and to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD and to highlight and select FINISH TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD and to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD to highlight the MONTH Use CU...

Page 74: ... Français Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Menu Preference Setup Menu Preference Setup Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel Setup Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel Set Black Side Pan...

Page 75: ... Main Picture Moving options Press down on CURSOR PAD to select and EXIT to quit Option 1 The whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by two pixels Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 40 minutes by two pixels Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 60 minutes by two pixels Screen Wipe If pattern mark occurs use Screen Wipe White Field Signal for at least 10 minutes to refresh any dam...

Page 76: ...ce Setup Move SEL Return Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 SAT VCR2 CBL2 LD STB VCR3 Reset Rename List Video Power Save Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 SAT VCR2 CBL2 LD STB VCR3 Reset Rename List Video Power Save Move SEL Return Set Th...

Page 77: ...rned on by AUTO LINK the TV will automatically turn off after three hours Video Power Save Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Video Power Save Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 SAT VCR2 CBL2 LD STB VCR3 Reset Auto Remote Off Rename List Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 ...

Page 78: ...osed Caption Move SEL Return Caption Display Off On Auto Analog Captions Mode Captions Text Channel 1 2 3 4 Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Setup Set Closed Captions Digital Captions Set or NOTES 1 Depending on the source some types of digital closed captions may not work with this TV 2 CAPTION DISPLAY will ...

Page 79: ...Host ID Move SEL Select CableCARD Info Set Stand By Mode Upgrades Set AV Control CableCARD Info Setup Move SEL Select CableCARD Info Setup or This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output Set Monitor Out Move SEL Return Video Out Monitor TV Tuner Out Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Setup Set Moni...

Page 80: ... Set Stand By Mode Move SEL Return If you want to use the IEEE1394 function while in Stand By please set the IEEE1394 Stand By mode IEEE1394 Stand By or NOTE By turning ON the IEEE1394 function your TV set will no longer be set for power saving Stand By mode The IEEE1394 Stand By function must be set to OFF to return your TV set to the power saving Stand By mode This feature controls the motorized...

Page 81: ...7 2 VGA 640 x 480 59 94 31 47 3 640 x 480 72 81 37 86 4 640 x 480 75 00 37 50 5 800 x 600 56 25 35 16 6 800 x 600 60 32 37 88 7 VESA 800 x 600 72 19 48 08 8 800 x 600 75 00 46 88 9 1024 x 768 60 00 48 36 10 1024 x 768 70 07 56 48 11 1024 x 768 75 03 60 02 12 1280 x 1024 60 02 63 98 13 1280 x 1024 75 03 79 98 14 1080i 1080 59 94 33 72 15 720p 720 59 94 44 96 16 480p 480 59 94 31 47 No Signal Mode V...

Page 82: ...on is shown 6 Monitor Out Both picture and audio are not available 7 Lock Not available 8 Auto Link Not Available 2 The new setting horizontal position vertical position clock and phase of the signal will be stored The monitor can store up to 13 settings in addition to the 15 pre set signal timing Any additional new settings more than 15 will over write the first user s setting second setting and ...

Page 83: ...h is not supported by this product If the setting is wrong the Display Monitor will display SYNC TTL level H V separate signal RGB INPUT 0 7Vpp 1 0Vpp NO SYNC SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ Without sync Either horizontal or vertical frequency is inappropriate or out of range POWER SAVING mode will come on after 10 seconds INVALID SCAN FREQ will disappear after 60 seconds NOTE 1 If the Display Monitor ca...

Page 84: ...RSOR PAD or and SELECT button or CURSOR PAD on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE 2 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu Setup Aspect Video Move SEL Sel Power Swivel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ...

Page 85: ...o Adjust Automatically adjust the geometry to fit the screen Horizontal Position Adjust horizontal position Vertical Position Adjust vertical position Horizontal Clock Adjusts the dot clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Clock Phase Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images Reset Recall the factory preset data of the RGB setup settings Input Level Set the preferred input sig...

Page 86: ...n be set up to 110 if CURSOR PAD is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds 2 See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100 50 Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100 50 Use CURSOR PAD or to adjust brightness Press MENU button ...

Page 87: ...Mode Off 1280x768 1366x768 Input Signal Mode WXGA Mode XGA Normal Off WXGA 1280x768 Full 1280x768 WXGA 1366x768 Full 1366x768 Recommendation Others SVGA XGA 4 VGA 480p 720p 1080i X REAL REAL REAL 1 X X NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL 1 X X FULL FULL FULL FULL 1 FULL 2 3 FULL 2 3 ASPECT MODE AVAILABILITY RGB Analog INPUT SIGNAL For numbers in please see corresponding note below RGB ASPECT DISPLAY MODE ...

Page 88: ...ition Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off Adjust 0 H POSITION This feature allows you to adjust the horizontal position of the display Use CURSOR PAD and to adjust the horizontal position Press the MENU button to return to RGB Mode menu Press EXIT to quit Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Aut...

Page 89: ...EXIT to quit Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off Adjust 0 HORIZONTAL CLOCK Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 ...

Page 90: ...bar POWER SWIVEL This feature controls the motorized stand It allows the customer to turn the plasma display left or right using the remote control This feature is only available when the optional Table Top Stand is Use CURSOR PAD or to Unlock or Lock the POWER SWIVEL Exit OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand Use CURSOR PAD to rotate the TV to the right Use CURSOR PAD to rotate t...

Page 91: ...eaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Plasma Television Avoid repeatedly touching the screen Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc This may cause physical damage to the precision parts Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or n...

Page 92: ...away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the monitor Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this monitor influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the monitor If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the monitor check the instructions mentioned abov...

Page 93: ... u r e p o w e r c o r d i s p l u g g e d i n B e s u r e T V i s s w i t c h e d O N T r y a n o t h e r c h a n n e l s t a t i o n t r o u b l e C h e c k a n t e n n a c o n n e c t i o n s b a c k o f T V C h e c k a n t e n n a f o r b r o k e n l e a d i n w i r e C h e c k f o r l o c a l i n t e r f e r e n c e C h e c k o u t s i d e a n t e n n a A d j u s t C o n t r a s t c o n t r o...

Page 94: ...ent that stationary images would burn in that part of the screen as grayed out images Brightness will decrease automatically during still and slightly moving pictures This is not a failure This is a special feature to avoid image retention Tips to prevent such image retention are Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or hi contrast images such as monochrome characters and graph...

Page 95: ...ssociation IBM PC AT and VGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S A Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization Video Electronics Standard Association This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digi...

Page 96: ...nt into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc may void the user s warranty Cables Connections to this dev...

Page 97: ... Chrominance PB PR 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms RGB 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm HDMI 19 PIN Outputs Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Audio 470mVrms 1k Ohm Optical Out Digital Audio 1 Optical Connector Audio MTS Stereo SAP TruBass and Matrix Surround 10W 10W Soft Mute 50 and 100 Supplied Accessories Remote Control 2 Batteries 9 Monitor Connection Cable 6 AC Cable 2 Subwoofer Cab...

Page 98: ...convenient and expedient assistance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions re...

Page 99: ...g call for a copy 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la période couverte par la garantie sur le fonctionnement ou pour de l assistance technique communiquez avec La version française de votre manual se trouve á l extérieur de la boîte Si le manuel ...

Page 100: ...vorite Channel 40 Freeze 29 H HDMI 18 I Input Setup 76 77 IEEE 1394 20 38 L Language Menu Language 74 Locks Change Access Code 65 Channel Lock 65 Front Panel Lock 65 Input Lock 65 Movie Ratings 66 TV Ratings 67 TV Ratings Canadian English 67 TV Ratings Canadian French 69 TV Time Out 72 M Matrix Surround 60 Menu Preference Language 74 Background 75 Monitor Out 79 N Noise Cancel 60 P Perfect Volume ...

Page 101: ...s and other intellectual property laws and treaties The Software is licensed not sold to you All right title and interest in and to the Software and any intellectual property associated therewith including any accompanying printed materials shall belong to Hitachi and its licensors and suppliers Except as expressly provided herein neither Hitachi nor any of its licensors or suppliers grants to you...

Page 102: ...RE OR OTHERWISE WHETHER INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIMS FOR LOST PROFITS LOST GOOD WILL LOST DATA BUSINESS INTERRUPTION PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES OR EXPENDITURES MADE OR COMMITTED FOR IN RELIANCE ON THE CONTINUATION OF THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 8 NO FAILURE OF ESSENTIA...

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