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As an Energy Star ® Partner , Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star ® guidelines for energy efficiency . PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for 42HDT79, 55HDT7 9 42HDX99 and 5 5HDX99 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 2-3 FIRST TIME U[...]

Important Safety Instructions 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 televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safe[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The power cord is used as the To prevent electric shock, do not use the plasma television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the b[...]

4 Accessories First time use Check to make sure you have the following accessories befor e disposing of the packing material. / Power Cord Remote Control T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries 2 IR Blaster Cables T able T op Stand (42” models only) For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www .hitachi.us/tv Power Swiv[...]

B A (a) Power Swivel NOT USED (b) Power Swivel USED AB 4 in. 12 in. 10 cm 30 cm 4 in. 16 in. 10 cm 39 cm 42" 55" 5 Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the r ear of the Plasma TV stand as shown below . 2. Using commercially available wood scr ews, secure the set firmly in positio[...]

First time use How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base ; so it needs to be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base. STAND PLATE METAL STEP (2) : Please remove the 3 screws and the STAND P[...]

7 First time use How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting dir ectly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the scr een. During daylight hours, reflections fr om outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or scr eens can be used to reduce the r eflection or the TV can be locat[...]

8 First time use 300-Ohm T win Lead This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television’ s r ear jack panel and side control panel. “F” T ype 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (ante[...]

9 Quick Refer ence Remote Control Buttons and Functions First time use In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new remote control is designed to operate differ ent types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote contr ol must be programmed t[...]

10 Firmly bind the cables. Thread the square hole with the band. Hook the band to the claw. REAR/SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW IR OUT G-LINK/IR OUT 햲 햺 햹 햸 햴 햻 햵 햳 햶 햷 햸 The Main Power button is located on the broadside bottom, under the label “MAIN POWER”. 햲 SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma T elevision ON/O[...]

11 First time use 햺 REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this ar ea when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. 햺 LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your equipment’ s remote control at this ar ea while using the A V NET Learning Wizard. 햻 SIDE INPUT JACKS (for IN PUT : 5) INPUT 5 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this c[...]

12 Rear Panel Connections First time use 햲 Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR. 햳 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR P AD (  and  ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD  of the remote contr ol, you can select[...]

13 Rear Panel Connections First time use 햽 Upgrade Card This card slot is for futur e software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is requir ed for your TV . In order to r eceive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. 햾 To Power Swivel Connector Connects to the Power Swivel T able T op Stand. ?[...]

14 First time use The LEFT SIDE panel jacks are pr ovided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game, VCR and a Digital Camera as shown in the following examples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. Conne[...]

15 First time use The RIGHT SIDE panel jacks are pr ovided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as shown in the following examples (When connecting DVI signal it will NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks. If you do not, the played bac[...]

First time use (PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) CONNECT TO G-LINK/ IR OUT CONNECT TO IR OUT NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specied. HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY HDMI OUTPUT HDMI to HDMI "Only HDX Models" VCR #1 Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO VL R DIGIT AL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT [...]

17 First time use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y - P B P R , or HDMI connections are pr ovided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standar d video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect i[...]

18 First time use VCR or Laserdisc Player OUTPUT Back of VCR or Laserdisc Player S-VIDEO R L V Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right. 2. Connect the cable from[...]

19 First time use HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player HDMI Cable or LR OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DVI to HDMI Cable or or P B P R HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player HDMI input DVI to HDMI Input CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAP ABILITY TO INPUT 1 , 2 OR [...]

OUTPUT DVD Player OR Back of DVD Player OUTPUT L R Y P B P R HDTV Set-T op Box P R /C R P B /C B Y VIDEO L R AUDIO CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 : 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 Rear panel below . 2. Connect [...]

21 Stereo System Amplifier VCR or other external components INPUT S-VIDEO R L V Optional Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL IN Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player CONNECTING A VIDEO AND M O NAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ INPUT 5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack,[...]

Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sources Y our HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision is equipped with an AV Network featur e. This feature helps to contr ol your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set T op Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. You can use your [...]

23 Your HITACHI Plasma Television is equipped with a G-LINK feature. This connection is necessary for the TV Guide On Screen TM system to work with your cable box to receive program listings and to enable VCR recording features. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Blaster) connector, then you can use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide[...]

Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGIT AL INTERF ACE CAP ABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability , such as a Digital VCR or A VHD (External Hard Drive) Digital Recorder , to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below . IEEE 1394 allows[...]

The Remote Control 25 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new r emote control is designed to operate differ ent types of VCRs, CA TV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver , DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are gr ouped together in one area. T[...]

The Remote Control 햲 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 25 for instructions on how to set the remote contr ol to TV mode.) 햳 MODE Indicator T urns on or blinks to show remote control mode. 햴 SOURCE ACCESS (  or  ) buttons Press these buttons to select r emote control mode[...]

27 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV 16:9 ST ANDARD 2 Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD’ s preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the pictur e format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, t[...]

The Remote Control 햸 DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day(Normal), Day(Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select Day modes for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light. Select Night for nighttime viewing with less brightness and contrast for amore detailed picture (see page 47 for se[...]

29 The Remote Control 1. Pr ess the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is selected. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD  . 2. Press the CURSOR P AD  or  to access the next or previous photo. 3. Press the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Use the CURSOR P AD buttons  ,  ,  or  and the[...]

The Remote Control ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR P AD  ) and counterclockwise (CURSOR P AD  ). SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the digital photos. While the Interval sub menu is highlighted, press the SELECT button to cycle through the interval time fr om 5, 10 and 30 s[...]

31 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV When an IEEE1394 device is not connected When an IEEE1394 device is connected 1. Press INPUT button, CURSOR P AD and SELECT button to select IEEE 1394. 2. Use CURSOR P AD  to select connected device (example D-VHS1). 3. Use CURSOR P AD cursors to highlight POWER. 4. Press the SELEC[...]

헁 LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to toggle between the curr ent and last channel viewed. 헂 VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (  or  ) until you obtain the desired sound level. T o reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down. Press the VO[...]

33 + - 햲 햳 Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This feature allows you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on both the main picture and sub pictur e simultaneously , with separate control. When a Digital channel is viewed in the main picture, the Digital or Analog channel can n[...]

Pictur e-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i/720p signal. T o prevent a patter n burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture SW AP PIP S pecifications Table Digital Channel 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i 1080i 72[...]

35 햳 PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the P AUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recor ding statistics for a sporting event, etc. T o return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze[...]

36 Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of cable boxes. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (r efer to pages 42-43 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your cable box. 3. T o switch to Cabl[...]

37 Operating the precoded function for your set-top- box/satellite receiver . This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of set-top-box/satellite systems. Y ou must first program the remote to match the r emote system of your set- top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 42-43 for pr e- codes). 1. T urn ON your set-top-box/satellite syste[...]

Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of DVD players. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (r efer to pages 42-43 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your DVD player . 3. T o switch to D[...]

39 Operating the precoded function for your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of VCRs/PVRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR/PVR (r efer to pages 42-43 for pre-codes). 1. T urn ON your VCR/PVR. 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your VCR/PVR. 3. T [...]

The Remote Control Operating the precoded function for your Audio component. This remote is designed to operate dif ferent types of Audio component. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio component (refer to pages 42-43 for pr e-codes). 1. T urn ON your Audio component you wish to control with the Remote. 2. Aim[...]

41 INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the r emote control to setup it’ s ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of the TV . Setup for this feature is applicable to the remote contr ol’ s normal mode only and only applies to the DVD, CBL, STB, PVR and AMP modes. 1. Select the desired device mode (DVD, CBL, STB, PVR, [...]

The Remote Control Remote Contr ol Codes VCR BRAND ..................CODE ABS ..................................1972 Admiral ....................0048, 0209 Adventura .........................0000 Aiko ....................................0278 Aiwa ..............0000, 0037, 0307 Akai ..............0041, 0061, 0106 Alienware ..........................[...]

43 The Remote Control Jasco ............0015, 0153, 0315 Jerrold ......... 0003, 001 1, 0012, 0014, 0015, 0024, 0276, 0476, ..........................................0810 Memorex ...........................0000 Motorola ...... 0276, 0476, 0810, ......................1 106, 1254, 1376 Movie T ime ........................0063 Multivision ............[...]

44 The Simple Remote Contr ol MUTE FA V CH SELECT VOL + CH - CH + GUIDE VOL - MENU INPUTS POWER EXIT 햴 햳 햲 햹 햸 햺 햻 햵 햶 햷  POWER button Press Power button to turn the Plasma T elevision ON or OFF . 햳 CH+ (  ) and CH- (  ) Press the CH+ (  ) up or CH- (  ) down buttons to select desir ed channel or to navigate the[...]

45 Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Audio V ide o Move SEL Select Power Swivel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. V ide o On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on the r emote control to display the differ ent features on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV . 2. Use the CURSOR P AD (buttons  ,  ,  and  [...]

V ideo Move SEL Select Power Swivel HDT HDX TV Guide On Screen Power Swivel Channel Manager Locks Timers Audio Setup Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Audio V ideo Move SEL Select Power Swivel Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Audio On-Screen Display TV Guide On Screen Set, Control and navigate the system Sig[...]

47 On-Screen Display V ideo Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and impr ove picture quality . Y ou can independently customize each of the Video Inputs to your pr eference to incr ease viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial conditions. [...]

On-Screen Display V ideo Color T emperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for mor e natural color , set to Standard for accurate color or set to Black/White for more reddish color (B/W only for HDX models). Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low ,[...]

49 On-Screen Display Reset Tint Color Green Red 50% 50% 62 % Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return RGB R G B or Color Decoding Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Gr een and Color according to the user’ s prefer ence in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. 1.[...]

On-Screen Display V ideo Reset Video Settings Video Move SEL Return Select “Reset” to return the video menu settings on this Input to the original factory settings. Reset OR Reset Video Settings Black Side Panel Aspect White Balance Auto Color Color Decoding Color Management Auto Movie Mode Noise Reduction Low O O O Video Move SEL Sele[...]

51 On-Screen Display Audio Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel Internal Speakers Audio Source Bass Boost Surround Balance Bass T reble O ff Off On Stereo On Of f L R 50% 50% Audio Move SEL Return Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel OR Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your prefer ence and to im[...]

52 On-Screen Display DRC Digital Output Language Loudness Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel Internal Speakers Audio Source Bass Boost Of f Of f On Stereo On On Dolby Digital 1 [Unknown] Of f Audio Move SEL Return Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel Internal Speakers Audio Source Bass Boost Surround Balance Bass Treble O ff Off On Stereo On Of f L R 50%[...]

53 On-Screen Display Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel TV Guide On Screen The TV Guide On-Screen system is a built-in featur e that provides a channel lineup and pr ogram listings in your area. Once the setup pr ocess is complete, the program listings ar e automatically updated several ti[...]

54 On-Screen Display Screen 5: Would you like to use the TV Guide On Screen Use the CURSOR P AD  and  t o highlight your choice, then press the SELECT button then next. If YES: Please see Screen 6. If NO: Please see Screen 12. Screen 6: The screen will show the correct way to setup the VCR with the G-Link. Please confirm the connections (see [...]

55 On-Screen Display Screen 11: Are the settings correct ? If Yes the TV Guide setup is complete, then press SELECT button to continue. If No please make the necessary changes in order to complete the TV Guide setup procedur e. Screen 12: This shows that the setup procedure is complete Use the CURSOR P AD  and  to highlight Next or if you are[...]

56 On-Screen Display Channel Manager Channel Manager Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel Aut o Ch ann el S c an Cha nn e l M a n a ge r Move SEL Return Channel List Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel Manager Move SEL Select Channel List Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel Manager Mov[...]

57 On-Screen Display Channel List Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel Manager Move SEL Return Channel List Channel Manager Move Return      F AV CH# Scan Lock ID 3-1 On O ------- 4 On O ------- 5 On O ------- 6 On O ------- 7 On O ------- 8 On O ------- 9 On O ------- 10 On O ------- No Info.  --:-- A[...]

58 On-Screen Display Locks Please Enter Access Code Access Code: - - - - [#Keys] Enter Code Canadian Ratings(Frn) Canadian Ratings(Eng) TV Ratings Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select 0 0 0 0 Alternate Ratings U.S. Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select Power Swivel OR Locks T[...]

59 Movie Ratings Locks Move SEL Return s u t a t S d e t a R t o N G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X Canadian Ratings(Frn) Canadian Ratings(Eng) TV Ratings Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Alternate Ratings U.S. OR On-Screen Display Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropria[...]

60 On-Screen Display TV Ratings Locks Move SEL Return g n i t a R b u S Status D L S V FV Y - V T TV -Y7 TV -G TV -PG TV -14 TV -MA Alternate Ratings U.S. Canadian Ratings(Frn) Canadian Ratings(Eng) TV Ratings Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select OR Locks TV Ratings Use TV RA TINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV prog[...]

61 On-Screen Display Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  or CHANNEL WHEEL buttons to select the CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIA[...]

62 On-Screen Display Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French pr ograms according to various pr ogram ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  or CHANNEL WHEEL buttons to select the CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT t[...]

63 On-Screen Display Alternate Ratings (Example Only) : G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for childr en. PG-13 Parents str ongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for childr en under 13. R Restricted. Under 17 requir es accompanying parent or adult guar dian. NC-17 [...]

64 On-Screen Display Set The Clock Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Timers Move SEL Select Not Set 0:00 -- : -- AM PST Move SEL Return Time Zone : PST Date : Jan. 1 2005 Time : -- : -- AM Automatically adjust clock for daylight savings changes. Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Timers Move SEL Return Not Set [...]

65 Set Day/Night Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Timers Move SEL Select Not Set -- : -- PST Move SEL Return Activate Day Mode On : 06:00 AM Day Mode O : 06:00 PM 0:00 Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Timers Move SEL Select Not Set -- : -- AM PST Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Tim[...]

66 Setup Set T h e I n puts Set The Screen Saver Set The AV Net Set The Menu Options Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick Start Options Setup Reset The Software Move SEL Select Set The Menu Options Setup Move SEL Return Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded Setup Timers Locks TV Guide On Screen Channe[...]

67 On-Screen Display Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Return Set The Language : English Set The Menu Background : Shaded Set The Inputs Set The Screen Saver Set The AV Net Set The Menu Options Set The Output Terminals Set The Closed Captions Set The Quick Start Options Setup Reset The Software Move SEL Select OR Move SEL Select Main Picture Moving Au[...]

68 On-Screen Display Set The Inputs Setup Move SEL Return Input1 : **** Input2 : **** Input3 : **** Input4 : **** Auto Link : O Input5 : **** Set The Inputs Set The Screen Saver Set The AV Net Set The Menu Options Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick Start Options Setup Reset The Software Move SEL Select OR Set The Inpu[...]

69 On-Screen Display AV NET SETUP WIZARD ( Example: A/V RECEIVER Setup) 1. Press the SELECT button to start the SETUP WIZARD. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight YES or NO. 3. Press the SELECT button to select “YES”. (Select YES to setup an A/V Receiver or NO to setup other devices). 4. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  ,  and  to [...]

On-Screen Display 15. If you would like to label your A/V Receiver Source, use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight “ Y es “ then press the SELECT button to continue. Selecting “ No “ will bypass the Source labeling. 16. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to select your A/V Receiver Sources. 17. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to label your A[...]

71 On-Screen Display 8. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to choose the brand name of your DVD. 9. Press the CURSOR P AD  to highlight the IR CODE Set, then use the CURSOR P AD  or  to choose the preset IR Code. 10. Use the CURSOR P AD  to highlight the “ POWER ” T est button. These On-screen buttons ar e called “ Soft Keys ”. 11. [...]

72 On-Screen Display 5. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to select “Other” from brand name choices. 6. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight “Learning Mode” then press the SELECT button. 7. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  ,  and  to select the Soft Key to learn (Ex. VOL  ), then press the SELECT button. 8. Press and hold the VOL [...]

73 On-Screen Display 16. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  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. 17. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  ,  and  to highlight NEXT , then press the SELECT button to move on to the next step. 18. If you would l[...]

74 On-Screen Display 7. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to choose the device you wish to learn. (Example: DVD 3) 8. Select NEXT to continue. 9. Select the DVD 3 softkey to lear n. (Example: PLA Y  button). 10. Select Done to continue. 11. Press and hold the  “Play button” of the DVD remote contr ol while pointing directly at the learning A[...]

75 On-Screen Display 19. Continue 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 A V NET setup. Setup Congratulations! Your DVD3 is now connected to your AV network. AV Net Setup Wizard : Dev[...]

76 On-Screen Display Set The Closed Captions Setup Move SEL Return Caption Display : O Analog Mode : Captions Channel : 1 Digital Language : 1(Unknown) Font : Default H i t a c h i Size : Standard Style : Standard Set The Closed Captions Setup Move SEL Return Caption Display : O Analog Mode : Captions Channel : 1 Digital Language : 1(Unknown)[...]

On-Screen Display Set The Output Terminals Setup Move SEL Return io Out : V ideo Out : Monitor Au d Fixed Set The Inputs Set The Screen Saver Set The AV Net Set The Menu Options Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick Start Options Setup Reset The Software Mov e SEL Select OR IR Out : Normal Length OR Setup Set The Output Ter[...]

78 On-Screen Display Setup After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, you can access CableCARD Information menu in the SETUP menu of the On-Screen Display . 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Contr ol to access the Main Menu screen. Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  to h[...]

79 On-Screen Display Set The Quick Start Options Setup Select OFF to save electricity O On Move SEL Select Select ON to have the TV tune channels quickly at 1st turn on and to use the IEEE1394 function in Stand-By- mode. Reset The Software Setup Move SEL Return Main V xxxx.xxxx MMC Software Upgrade: Upgrade Now Please Insert MMC card Reset TV Se[...]

80 On-Screen Display Setup Reset TV Settings This function allows you to Reset all TV Settings to the original factory settings on all modes during the next 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD  to select Reset The Software . 3. Use the CURSOR P AD  to access the Reset TV Settings option. 4. Select the "YES" option to Reset ALL[...]

81 Useful Information Equipment Car e and T roubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Y our HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision incorporates advanced power sur ge protection technology designed to pr otect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS[...]

82 Useful Information Reception Pr oblems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference fr om 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[...]

83 Useful Information T r oubleshooting No. Items Notes 1 Buzzing sound from Plasma display panel. A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing sound is normal and is not a malfunction. 2 Infrared interference Some infrare[...]

Useful Information TV Guide On-Screen TM Frequently asked quiestions continued If I add a recor der or change my cable service, how do I change my Setup information? 1) Highlight the Setup Service in the Guide. 2) Use the down arrow to select Change System Settings. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. A show entry in the Guide reads “No Listing[...]

85 Useful Information Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses an[...]

86 Useful Information All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www .hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 L[...]

87 Useful Information Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes T able T op Stand) W eight (lbs./kg): 88/39.8 55 Inch Models (Plasma T elevision Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 151/68.4 B B D E J H G A C I F C D A G E H F L K J I M N N Inches MM Units L M K 44-5/8 4-1/8 4-1/8 28-1/16 25-1/2 19-1/8 15-1/2 12-15/16 36-7/16 20-1 1/16 4-1/4 1 1/16 3-9/16 14-3/8 [...]

88 Useful Information Hitachi HIT ACHI AMERICA, L TD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HIT ACHI has made every effort to assur e you hours of trouble fr ee operation from your unit. However , should you requir e service, a network of HIT ACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide yo[...]

89 End User License Agr eement for HIT ACHI DTV Software END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE IMPORT ANT – READ CAREFULL Y : This End User License Agreement for HIT ACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HIT ACHI brand digital televis[...]

90 End User License Agr eements for Operating System Software SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION Your HITACHI brand digital television (the “DTV”) uses certain open source operating system software (the “OS Software”) distributed pursuant to GNU GE NERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, each as defined a[...]

91 Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most of the Free Software Foundatio[...]

92 End User License Agr eement for Operating System Software In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3. Y ou may copy and distribute the Program (or a wo[...]

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94 Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This license, the Lesser General Public License, applies to some special[...]

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98 Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Yes : Selectable No : Un - In put A uto Aspect Aspect Appendixes Appendixes Appendix A: S i g n al As pect V id eo ID 16: 9 Standard 1 16:9 Standard 2 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Standard 4:3 Ex panded 4:3 Zoom 1 4:3 Zoom 2 ANT Analog Vi d e o N TS C No 4x 3 Y e s No Ye s Y e s Ye s Y e s Y e s ANT Y [...]

99 Appendixes ( Continuation ) I nput A ut o Aspect Aspect Aspect Specifications Yes : Selectable No : Un - Selectable S i g n al As p ect V i deo ID 16: 9 Standard 1 16:9 Standard 2 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Standard 4:3 Ex panded 4:3 Zoom 1 4:3 Zoom 2 Input 4 Y P B P R 1080i/720p N o 16x 9 Y e s Y e s Y e s No Ye s No No 480p Auto ON 16 x 9 Y e s Initial No [...]

100 A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7 , 50 Audio Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Audio Source . . . . . .[...]

101 쐃 쐇 쐋 Service Information 쐃 쐇 Look on the right side of the TV. Locate the LABEL where it shows the information related to MODEL NAME and SERIAL #. HITACHI Service Department will require this information in order to give you the proper support regarding your questions. When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will require some info[...]

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