Hitachi 42HDT55 Bedienungsanleitung

PLASMA TELEVISION A VC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor 32HDT55 42HDT55 50HDT55 OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-23 THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 76-84 Setup Locks Ch. Manager Audio Video Move SEL Sel POWER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP A/V [...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality , performance, and ease of service of HIT ACHI Plasma T elevisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. T o help you operate these products properly , this section illustrates safety tips which[...]

SAFETY TIPS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accorda[...]

ACCESSORIES 4 FIRST TIME USE 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5726TSI (P# HL01826). 8. Speaker Accessories (42” only) (P#GM01 195). 2. Simple Remote Control Unit CLU-120S (P#HL01861). 9 . Speaker Accessories (50” only) (P#GM01233). 3. T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 10. W all Mount Unit WM50 (Optional) (P#QX00563). 4. T wo “AAA” [...]

HOW T O SETUP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 5 SPEAKER INST ALLA TION 42” 1. Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below . 2. Loosen 4 screws (A) (two on the left and two on the right). 3. Completely unscrew 4 screws (B) (two on the left and two on the right). 4. Hook the speaker holders to the loosened screws (A). 5. Screw the s[...]

HOW T O SETUP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 6 Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma Display stand as shown below . 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position. To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over an[...]

HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 7 50 50 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BEST HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 5’ 10’ 15’ 20’ S S R L VIEWING The major benefit of the HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision is its large viewing screen. T o see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewi[...]

HOOKUP CABLES 8 FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK P ANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CA TV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CA TV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) ante[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 9 FRONT VIEW  MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. T his button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode.  INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the desired input, VIDEO 1 to 5, RGB, or Ant A/B sou[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 10 FIRST TIME USE  POWER button Display Monitor “MAIN POWER” button This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually . It is recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER” to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. A VC POWER button The A VC power can be turned ON/OFF manually or by remot[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 11 FIRST TIME USE  Component: Y -P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y -P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Set T op Box. Y ou may use composite video signal for INPUT 2. INPUT 1 does not accept composite video signal. NOTES: 1. DO NOT connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to In[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 12  RGB - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 22).  RGB - Audio Input Connect audio for RGB input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack).  DVI - HDTV - Digital Input Use this DVI Digital input for your external devices with digital[...]

CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLA Y MONIT OR TO A VC BOX 13 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: NOTES: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a [...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 14 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder , laserdisc player , DVD player , or HDTV Set T op 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 connec[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLA YER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the A VC Center below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the ca[...]

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLA YER 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 A VC Center below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the [...]

17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLA YER OR HDTV SET T OP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT : Y -P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the A VC Center below . 2. Connect the cable from the C B /P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laser[...]

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier , connect the system as shown below . The “AUDIO OUT” from the A VC center is a fixed output. The V olume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier , not by the Plasma T elevision. The A[...]

CONNECTING A V NETWORK 19 Y our Hitachi Plasma T elevision is equipped with an A V Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set T op Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Y ou can use your Hitachi r[...]

AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 20 FIRST TIME USE HIT ACHI A V NET SET UP Proper Code Entered from page 21. AV Receiver PV Recorder VCR DVD Move POWER MENU MORE INFO Device Setting DVD Device Code - - - - (Enter code “9999” to uninstall) Video Input No Connection Audio Input No Connection T ransmission T est POWER PLAY CH UP BACK OK EXIT HIT ACHI A V N[...]

AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR A V NETWORK (not for remote control) 21 VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209 Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 22 Rear Panel of Display Monitor VCR #1 Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO VL R Stereo System Amplifier LR INPUT Laserdisc player , VCR, camcorder , etc. OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-T op Box DVD Player Cable TV Box OUTPUT INPUT (PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) DIGIT AL OUT[...]

TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 23 FIRST TIME USE • S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack[...]

REMOTE P OW ER T V VC R C BL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO SL E EP A / V NET EXIT ME NU C H VO L M UTE PIP PI P CH SW AP FREEZE P I P M ODE PIP ACCESS VIDEO SOU R CE WIZ AR D REC SEL E CT TV/ RGB ASPECT S TB AN T L A S T C H V C R P L U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 V I D 5 TAPE CD A MP M OD E C LU-57 2 3TS I 24 [...]

PO W ER T V VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 I NFO SL E EP A/V NET EXIT M E N U CH VOL M UTE PIP PIP CH SW A P FREEZE PIP M ODE PI P A CCESS VIDEO S OURC E W IZAR D R EC SE L E C T T V /RGB ASP E CT S TB A N T L A S T C H V C R P L U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V ID 2 VID 3 V I D 4 V I D 5 T A PE CD AMP M ODE CLU-5723 TSI 25 HOW T O U[...]

P O W E R T V V C R CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 I N F O S L EE P A/V NET E XIT MENU CH VOL MU T E PI P PIP C H S W AP F RE EZ E P I P MO D E PIP A C CE SS V I D E O S OUR C E W IZ A RD RE C SE L E C T T V/RG B A S P EC T S TB ANT L A S T C H V C R PL U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 V ID 5 T A P E C D A MP M ODE[...]

P OWER T V V CR C BL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 8 9 0 I N FO SLEEP A/V N ET EXI T MEN U C H VOL MU TE PIP PIP CH S WAP FREEZE PIP MODE PIP A C C ESS VI DEO SOU R CE WIZA R D RE C SELECT TV / RGB ASP ECT STB ANT L AS T C H V CR PL US + S V C S G U I D E / T V SCHD V I D 1 VI D 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 V ID 5 TA P E CD AMP MO D E CLU- 5 723TS I 27 HOW T O USE THE REM[...]

HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV POW ER TV VCR C B L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN F O S LE EP A /V N ET E XI T MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H S W AP FR EE ZE PI P MO D E PIP A C C E S S V I DEO S OURC E W IZ ARD R E C S E LECT TV/ RG B A S PE C T STB AN T L A S T C H V C R PL US + S VC S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V ID 3 [...]

POWE R TV V CR C BL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N E T EXIT M ENU C H VOL M U T E P I P P I P C H SWA P FR E EZE PIP MODE PIP A C CESS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z ARD REC S ELECT T V/RGB ASPECT S TB ANT LA S T C H VC R PL U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S CH D V I D 1 V ID 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 VID 5 TA P E C D A MP MODE C L U-5723 TS I 29 HOW T O USE THE[...]

POW ER TV VCR C B L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN F O S LE EP A /V N ET E XI T MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H S W AP FR EE ZE PI P MO D E PIP A C C E S S V I DEO S OURC E W IZ ARD R E C S E LECT TV/ RG B A S PE C T STB AN T L A S T C H V C R PL US + S VC S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V ID 3 V I D 4 V ID 5 TA P E CD A MP M OD E CLU-5723 T S[...]

POWE R TV V CR C BL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N E T EXIT M ENU C H VOL M U T E P I P P I P C H SWA P FR E EZE PIP MODE PIP A C CESS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z ARD REC S ELECT T V/RGB ASPECT S TB ANT LA S T C H VC R PL U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S CH D V I D 1 V ID 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 VID 5 TA P E C D A MP MODE C L U-5723 TS I HOW T O USE THE RE[...]

PO W ER T V V CR C B L DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 89 0 I NF O SLEE P A / V NET EX IT MENU CH VOL MUT E PIP P IP CH S WAP F R EE Z E P I P M O D E PI P A C CES S V I DE O S O UR CE W IZA R D RE C SELECT T V / R GB A S P E C T S T B ANT L A S T C H V C R P L U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 V I D 5 T A PE CD A M P M O D E C[...]

POWE R TV V CR C BL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N E T EXIT M ENU C H VOL M U T E P I P P I P C H SWA P FR E EZE PIP MODE PIP A C CESS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z ARD REC S ELECT T V/RGB ASPECT S TB ANT LA S T C H VC R PL U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S CH D V I D 1 V ID 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 VID 5 TA P E C D A MP MODE C L U-5723 TS I 33 POP MODE PIP Th[...]

POW ER TV VCR C B L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN F O S LE EP A /V N ET E XI T MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H S W AP FR EE ZE PI P MO D E PIP A C C E S S V I DEO S OURC E W IZ ARD R E C S E LECT TV/ RG B A S PE C T STB AN T L A S T C H V C R PL US + S VC S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V ID 3 V I D 4 V ID 5 TA P E CD A MP M OD E CLU-5723 T S[...]

POWE R TV V CR C BL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N E T EXIT M ENU C H VOL M U T E P I P P I P C H SWA P FR E EZE PIP MODE PIP A C CESS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z ARD REC S ELECT T V/RGB ASPECT S TB ANT LA S T C H VC R PL U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S CH D V I D 1 V ID 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 VID 5 TA P E C D A MP MODE C L U-5723 TS I 35 USING THE REMOT[...]

POW ER TV VCR C B L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN F O S LE EP A /V N ET E XI T MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H S W AP FR EE ZE PI P MO D E PIP A C C E S S V I DEO S OURC E W IZ ARD R E C S E LECT TV/ RG B A S PE C T STB AN T L A S T C H V C R PL US + S VC S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V ID 3 V I D 4 V ID 5 TA P E CD A MP M OD E CLU-5723 T S[...]

POWE R TV V CR C BL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N E T EXIT M ENU C H VOL M U T E P I P P I P C H SWA P FR E EZE PIP MODE PIP A C CESS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z ARD REC S ELECT T V/RGB ASPECT S TB ANT LA S T C H VC R PL U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S CH D V I D 1 V ID 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 VID 5 TA P E C D A MP MODE C L U-5723 TS I 37 USING THE REMOT[...]

POW ER TV VCR C B L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN F O S LE EP A /V N ET E XI T MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H S W AP FR EE ZE PI P MO D E PIP A C C E S S V I DEO S OURC E W IZ ARD R E C S E LECT TV/ RG B A S PE C T STB AN T L A S T C H V C R PL US + S VC S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V ID 3 V I D 4 V ID 5 TA P E CD A MP M OD E CLU-5723 T S[...]

POWE R TV V CR C BL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N E T EXIT M ENU C H VOL M U T E P I P P I P C H SWA P FR E EZE PIP MODE PIP A C CESS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z ARD REC S ELECT T V/RGB ASPECT S TB ANT LA S T C H VC R PL U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S CH D V I D 1 V ID 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 VID 5 TA P E C D A MP MODE C L U-5723 TS I 39 USING YOUR REMO[...]

THE REMOTE CONTROL THE SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL POW ER TV VCR C B L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN F O S LE EP A /V N ET E XI T MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H S W AP FR EE ZE PI P MO D E PIP A C C E S S V I DEO S OURC E W IZ ARD R E C S E LECT TV/ RG B A S PE C T STB AN T L A S T C H V C R PL US + S VC S G U I D E / T V S C H D V I D 1 V I D 2 V ID 3 V I [...]

POWE R TV V CR C BL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N E T EXIT M ENU C H VOL M U T E P I P P I P C H SWA P FR E EZE PIP MODE PIP A C CESS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z ARD REC S ELECT T V/RGB ASPECT S TB ANT LA S T C H VC R PL U S + S V C S G U I D E / T V S CH D V I D 1 V ID 2 V I D 3 V I D 4 VID 5 TA P E C D A MP MODE C L U-5723 TS I 41 AUDIO/VIDEO COD[...]

OSD (On-Screen Dispaly) 42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV . 2. Use the THUMB STICK to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press A V NET on the remote control to access the A V Network menu to contro[...]

43 OSD (On-Screen Display) ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . T int Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color T emperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color , set t[...]

VIDEO 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality . Y ou can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected mode will reset to initial conditions. Video Use THUMB ST[...]

VIDEO 45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Contrast can be set up to 1 10% if THUMBSTICK  is pressed and held for 3 seconds. Use the THUMB STICK  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function settings. Press the THUMB S[...]

VIDEO 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day or Night conditions depending on the selected VIDEO mode. Use THUMB STICK to highlight functions. Press down on THUMB STICK to select Reset V ideo Settings. Use THUMBSTICK  to access other video settings. Y ou can c[...]

VIDEO 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to the user ’s preference. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Color Decoding THUMB STICK Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Noise Reduction Auto Color Color Decoding Video Move SEL Select [...]

AUDIO 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . Audio MENU THUMB STICK SELECT SRS TruBass Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Matrix Surround Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel 50% High On Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Setup On O[...]

49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y ASPECT Aspect Mode Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THUMB STICK  ,  , to select menu item. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select. A “  ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. V ertical Position This function allows you to select when aspe[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV . Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the THUMB STICK to select highlighted source. Press EXIT to quit the MENU. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to y[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP (  ) or DOWN (  ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AUT O CHANNEL SCAN fun ction is engaged, programming will stop. If two antennas are connected, switch ante[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press THUMB STICK  or  to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Ch# Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 Off -------- 9 Off -------- Chan. Manager Channel List Move SEL Select Channel Sou[...]

CHANNEL MANAGER 53 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan- nels a name when CA TV signal source is selected. NOTES: 1. If ANT A and ANT B are in the same ANTENNA/CABLE m[...]

LOCKS 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit secret code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to sele[...]

LOCKS 55 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use MOVIE RA TINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use THUMB STICK  or  to select the MOVIE RA TING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RA TING that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for example PG-13, all movies rated PG-[...]

LOCKS 56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: MENU THUMB STICK Sub Category DL S VF V Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings TV Ratings Locks TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart Use[...]

LOCKS 57 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Eng) THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: MENU THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Canadian Ratings English Chart Use Canadian Ratin[...]

LOCKS 58 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Frn) THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: MENU THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Canadian Ratings French Chart Use CA[...]

SETUP 59 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK  or  on the remote to highlight the function desired. This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight the language of your choice. Press SELECT t[...]

SETUP 60 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press down on THUMB STICK to select the setting. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Select SOLID and background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADE[...]

SETUP 61 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y The time must be set before you can Set Event T imer or TV T ime Out. Use THUMB STICK  or  to set the time, and day of the week. Press THUMB STICK  or  to change position. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Set The Clock THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Time : Tue --:-- PM THUMB STICK Set The Inputs Set The Clock[...]

SETUP 62 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition. NOTE: The video input name will be displayed only when video[...]

SETUP 63 Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to V ideo 2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Use THUMB STICK  ,  ,  ,  then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUT O LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically , when the Video2 input device is turned on. This [...]

SETUP 64 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function will automatically turn the Plasma TV on and of f, one time only , every day , or once a week. Use THUMB STICK  to select Event 1, 2, 3 or 4. Use THUMB STICK  to change position of On time, Off time, Antenna, Channel, and On/Off Frequency . Use THUMB STICK  or  to select the time the TV will tur[...]

SETUP 65 Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Captions Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. T ext 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. T[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 66 USING THE RGB INPUT NOTE: 1. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the table above. (One dot corresponds to one pixel). In addition, XGA (1024 x 768) and SVGA (800 x 600) for 50”. 2. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting [...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 67 USING THE RGB INPUT No. Item Operation 1 Event Timer Only power on is available. 2 Video Control Contrast and brightness work separately, however, other picture controls are not available. 3 AV Net Available. 4 Audio Settings Not available. 5 Closed Caption Not available. 6 Clock Clock indication is available. 7 Sleep Time[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 68 USING THE RGB INPUT 4. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly . Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical posi- tion, clock, and phase. We recommend you use a signal, which has more than 50% of amplitude of white area at each corner of the picture, when performing Auto Adjustmen[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 69 USING THE RGB INPUT 1. Press TV/RGB button on the remote control to switch between TV and RGB modes. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE. 3. Press the THUMB STICK  ,  ,  ,  buttons to highlight a different feature. 4. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 70 USING THE RGB INPUT Contrast Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Brightness Adjust overall picture brightness. Color T emperature Select between HIGH (9,300K), MEDIUM (7,500K), ST ANDARD (6,500K), or Black/White (5,400K). Enhancer Enhance picture details (Off, Low , Medium or High). Reset Rec[...]

71 USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: •Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display . •Press THUMB STICK  or  to highlight the item to be adjusted. •Press SELECT to select the highlighted item. CONTRAST This feature allows you to adjust the contrast in R[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 72 USING THE RGB INPUT Enhances the picture detail. Use THUMB STICK  ,  to set ENHANCER Of f, Low , Medium or High. Press SELECT button to ACCEPT and EXIT to quit. ENHANCER Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100% 50% Set CONTRAST , BRIGHTNESS, COLOR TEMPERA TURE, an[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 73 USING THE RGB INPUT NOTE: • Press SELECT to AUTO ADJUST the RGB mode. • The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress. • Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUT O ADJUST . • Select a bright image for display while AUTO ADJUST takes place. • If AUTO ADJUST terminat[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 74 RESET Set HORIZONT AL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONT AL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format. Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Video Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0.7V Off Adjust 0 Press down on THUMB STICK to R[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 75 USING THE RGB INPUT INPUT LEVEL Select the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V . Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Video Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0.7V Off Adjust 0 Use THUMB STICK  ,  to select between 0.7V and 1.0V depending on [...]

76 USEFUL INFORMA TION CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI PLASMA DISPLA Y AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty . Place your Plasma T elevision aw[...]

USEFUL INFO 77 USEFUL INFORMA TION • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the di[...]

USEFUL INFO 78 USEFUL INFORMA TION SYMPT OMS CHECK THESE ITEMS AND TR Y THESE ADJUSTMENTS No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor Picture OK, sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color             [...]

79 USEFUL INFORMA TION PLUG and PLA Y This Plasma T elevision complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer , peripherals (including monitors) and operating sys- tem. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug & pla[...]

USEFUL INFO 80 USEFUL INFORMA TION AGENCY REGULA TOR Y INFORMA TION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen- tial[...]

USEFUL INFO 81 USEFUL INFORMA TION Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • New A V Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote 2 IR Mouse cables included Control Codes Stored in A V Control Center •T wo T uner Split Screen except RGB modes. • Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remote Control • Po[...]

USEFUL INFO 82 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi W ay Chula Vista, CA 91914 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However , should you require service , a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been establi[...]

USEFUL INFO 83 In Canada: 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, L TD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty , service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual i[...]

84 INDEX A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Audio (Sound Enhancement) T ruBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Audio Settings .[...]

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