Hitachi 42HDT51 manual

PLASMA TELEVISION A VC (Audio V ideo Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for 42HDT51, 55HDT51 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................[...]

2 IMPORT ANT 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 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 illustrat[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.[...]

ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-3841WL (P# HL02061) 6. 55” T able T op Stand (TTS55) (P# QJ01441K) (Optional). or CLU-3843WL (P# HL02063). 2. T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 7. Sub Woofer Cable (P# VZ1 1701). 3. Power Cord: 8. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). 9. Speaker wires (for monitor speakers). 4. Monitor Connection Cab[...]

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. HOW T O SETUP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 5 T o take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over a[...]

HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 6 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 sp[...]

HOOKUP CABLES 7 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Befo[...]

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS T O REAR P ANEL JACKS 8 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, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 9 FRONT VIEW a 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. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. b PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from your Digital Camera to view your digital still pictures (see pages 33[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 10 f 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 remote control. T urni[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 11 f 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 INPUTS 1 and 2. NOTES: 1. DO NOT connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. S-V ideo has a higher prio[...]

REAR P ANEL JACKS 12 g RGB - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 25). h RGB - Audio Input Connect audio for RGB input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). i HDMI - Digital Input (INPUT 1 and INPUT 2) About HDMI HDMI is the next-generation all digital inte[...]

INSERT THIS END CableCARD Digital Cable REAR P ANEL JACKS 13 After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen below appears. The third screen below will appear if a channel is not authorized for viewing. Press the EXIT button to exit the second screen. Please take note of all information on the screen (you will provide this informatio[...]

CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLA Y MONITOR T O A VC BOX 14 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 15 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 16 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[...]

17 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 [...]

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAP ABILITY T O INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the A VC Center below . 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV [...]

19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLA YER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX T O 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[...]

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 20 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 Set-T op-Box or Digital VCR, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the A VC Center below . IEEE 1394 allows the plasma te[...]

21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER T o monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier , connect the system as shown below . The “OPTICAL 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. Th[...]

CONNECTING A V NETWORK 22 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[...]

A V NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 23 5. Follow the steps below to setup your A V network (See page 24 for A V Network Codes). SETUP PROCEDURE (DVD setup example below). 6. See Remote Control A V NET button usage on pages 31 and 32. VCR DVD2 DVD POWER Move SEL Select MENU VCR2 AV Receiver HOME Set Top Box Cable Box PV Recorder Move SEL Select Custom Device S[...]

AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR A V NETWORK (not for remote control) 24 VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209 Adventura. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 25 VCR #1 Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO VL R (PROVIDED) DIGIT AL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT Laserdisc player , VCR, camcorder , etc. OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-T op Box DVD Player (PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) T o a digital IEEE1394 capable device, such as a Digital VC[...]

TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 26 • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, IEEE 1394 or HDMI 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[...]

27 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new remote control is designed to operate dif ferent 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 grouped together in one area. T o[...]

28 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV a POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) b MODE Indicator T urns on or blinks to show remote control mode. c SOURCE ACCESS ( F , E ) buttons Press these buttons to sele[...]

29 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV f ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 ST ANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side[...]

30 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV g DA Y/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Day for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light. Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more detailed picture (see page 51[...]

31 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV m A V NET button Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (A V Net) menu. The A V Net allows the user to control external components with the Plasma TV’ s remote control. When you press the A V NET button, the following window will pop up within the Display Monitor screen. The window[...]

32 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV A V NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the A V NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the pre-code library , listed on page 24. For example, after programming your equipment to the A V NET and the soft keys do not work, the user just ha[...]

33 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV n INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR P AD and SELECT button to select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to [...]

34 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV . No. 7/10 03/04/03 1632x1232 Vacation Picture No. Date Resolution File Name Jump Slideshow Rotate Please Enter Picture Number - - 0 7 Jump Input 2 Inp[...]

35 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV Jump Slideshow Rotate Slideshow Jump Slideshow Rotate 5 sec Start Interval 5 seconds 5 seconds.. etc. SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the Photos in the Digital Camera. T ime interval selections can be set from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Use CURSOR P AD G , H to highlight Slides[...]

HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 36 NOTES: 1. The digital device will be automatically recognized if properly connected. 2. Four (4) IEEE1394 devices can be listed on the menu, but only 1 device at a time can be used. If a fifth device is connected, it will replace the first device on the menu list. 3. This TV’s IEEE1394 connecti[...]

37 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV o INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set. 3:32PM Ant A 122-1 KPBS-DT Engl TV-Y 720p Format TV Time No Info 3:32 PM Day/Night Mod[...]

38 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV p VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL ( G or H ) 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 VOL wheel again to turn the sound of f completely (MUTE). T o r[...]

39 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, INPUT :1, INPUT :2, INPUT :4, or INPUT :5). Y ou may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (ANT A, INPUT :1, INPUT :2, INPUT :4 or INPUT :5). a PIP bu[...]

40 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main Picture Sub Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP sub-pictures or Thumbnail channels. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PI[...]

41 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) b P AUSE 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 , recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. T o return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Pre ss the P AUSE button repeatedly to toggle between[...]

42 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to pages 48-49 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at[...]

43 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL SET -TOP-BOX/SA TELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver . This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to [...]

44 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player . This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer to pages 48-49 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote control at [...]

45 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL VCR/PVR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs/PVRs. Y ou must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer to pages 48-49 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR. 2. Aim the r[...]

46 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT a b a b a a a A/V NET GUIDE MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the Audio equipment for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Audio equipment. CD AMP/RCVR Operati[...]

47 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE “ENT” BUTT ON TO ACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote 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 control’s normal mode only and only applies to the DVD, [...]

48 PVR/VCR, CABLE, SA TELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209 Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0278 Aiwa . . . . . [...]

49 PVR/VCR, CABLE, SA TELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL NSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0063 Novaplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0618 Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0019 Optimus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0021 Pace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0237, 1877 Panas[...]

50 OSD (On-Screen Display) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the dif ferent features on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV . 2. Use the CURSOR P AD 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 A V Network menu to control exter[...]

51 OSD (On-Screen Display) 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 to Standard for stan[...]

52 OSD (On-Screen Display) Set the Antenna Set Antenna settings. Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan. Signal Meter Access Signal Meter . Channel List Set Channel List. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and video types based[...]

VIDEO 53 Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100% 50% 50% 50% High SEL Select Day Night Reset Video Settings ANT A/B Middle Dynamic Picture Mode Day Night Return Next/Prev Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel. Timers Setup Power Swivel Select VI[...]

VIDEO 54 Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the CURSOR P AD G or H to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press down on CURSOR P AD to select the function settings. Press the CURSOR P AD F or E to adjust the function. Press MENU to return to main menu. Press EXIT to quit menu. Use this fun[...]

VIDEO 55 This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. Use CURSOR P AD to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button to select Reset V ideo Settings. Use the CURSOR P AD H to access other video settings. Y ou can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase[...]

VIDEO 56 Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user ’s preference in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Color Decoding Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Reset RGB R G B Noise Reduction Auto [...]

NOTES: T ruBass, SRS and the ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. T ruBass is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs that provides deep, rich bass on any speaker system without the need for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components. For systems with a subwo[...]

58 AUDIO Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. DRC Digital Output Language Audio Move SEL Return Select 1 [English ] Dolby Digital Off SRS TruBass Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Matrix Surround Perf[...]

59 ASPECT Aspect Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press CURSOR P AD G , H , to select menu item. Press down on CURSOR P AD to select. A “ A ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. V ertical Position This function allows you to select when aspect style is either 4:3 EXP AN[...]

60 CHANNEL MANAGER Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. NOTE: When a CableCARD is installed, Auto Channel Scan will not be available since channels will be fixed based on what was agreed upon by you and your cable operator . This feature will automatically store active A[...]

61 CHANNEL MANAGER This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your Favorite (F A V) Channels. Select Signal Meter when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This feature will show the signal strength and peak values of the Antenna sig[...]

62 LOCKS 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 access code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to enter the access code. [...]

63 LOCKS Use MOVIE RA TINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use the CURSOR P AD G or H 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-13 and higher (R, N[...]

64 LOCKS TV Ratings Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Category DL S VF V Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings TV Ratings Locks TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart Use TV RA TINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program t[...]

65 LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings English Chart Use Canadian Ratings (Eng) to block any type of movie and television prog[...]

66 LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Canadian Ratings French Chart Use CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs[...]

67 TIMERS Select T imers to set your Clock, Sleep T imer , Event T imer and Day/Night T imer Recordings. Timers Move SEL Return Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel. Timers Setup Power Swivel Set Timer Recording The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the “Set [...]

68 TIMERS Select this feature to set your Sleep T imer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 0:30 Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer 0:00 Move SEL Set Timer Recording Set Move SEL Set Timer Recording Set Press the CURSOR P AD [...]

69 TIMERS NOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event T imer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer . 2. The Off T imer will only activate if the TV was turned on by the On Timer and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after the On T imer has been activated, the Off T imer will deactivate. [...]

70 TIMERS Select this feature to set and record digital channels using your device connected to the IEEE 1394 jacks (ex. D-VHS). Set Timer Recording Move SEL Return Timers Set Timer Recording Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Timer Recording Select Record1 --:--AM --:--AM Jan.01, 2003 Ant A ------[...]

71 SETUP Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the CURSOR P AD G or H 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 CURSOR P AD F , E to highlight the language of your choice. Press SELECT to select the highlighted la[...]

72 SETUP This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use CURSOR P AD F , E to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and the SELECT button 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 SHADED and a light background is vis[...]

73 SETUP Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press CURSOR P AD G , H to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press the SELECT button 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 input is displayed as ma[...]

74 SETUP 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 CURSOR P AD G , H , F , E then press the SELECT button 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 is conveni[...]

75 SETUP Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or of f. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption 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[...]

76 This feature will select the A V Control feature. Set this feature if you want to control some of the TV functions from an external home control system. Set AV Control Move SEL Return If you want to use the AV Control function, please set the RS232C. Connected RS232C Set Stand-By Mode Upgrades Set AV Control CableCARD Info. Setup Move SEL Return[...]

77 SETUP NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. Upgrades Move SEL Return Software Version #: Main VXXXX.XXXX 1394 VXXXX.03 MMC Software Upgrade Please insert MMC card before upgrading. Upgrade Now Set Stand-By Mode Upgrades Set AV Control CableCARD Info. Setu[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 78 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 55”. 2. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing to [...]

79 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y No. Item Operation 1 Video Control Contrast and brightness work separately, however, other picture controls are not available. 2 AV Net Available. 3 Audio Settings Not available. 4 Closed Caption Not available. 5 Clock Clock indication is shown. 6 Monitor Out Both picture and audio are not available. 7 Lock Not available. [...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 80 4. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly . Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, 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 Adjustment. It may not work cor[...]

81 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 1. Press the INPUTS button, then use the CURSOR P AD and SELECT button 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. USING T[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 82 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 (Of f, Low , Medium or High). Reset Recall the factory pre[...]

83 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 CURSOR P AD G or H to highlight the item to be adjusted. •Press SELECT to select the highlighted item. CONTRAST This feature allows you to adjust the contrast in RGB mode. BRIGHTNESS This[...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 84 Enhances the picture detail. Use CURSOR P AD F or E to set ENHANCER Off, 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, and ENHANCER to factory pr[...]

85 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y NOTES: • Press SELECT to AUT O 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 terminates unsuccessfully [...]

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 86 RESET Set HORIZONT AL POSITION, VER TICAL POSITION, HORIZONT AL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format. 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 Use CURSOR P AD F , E to high[...]

87 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y INPUT LEVEL Select the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V . 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 Use CURSOR P AD F , E to select between 0.7V and 1.0V depending on the amount of brightness[...]

88 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 away from extreme heat[...]

89 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • 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 direct path and[...]

USEFUL INFO 90 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 U UU UUU U U U U U U UU UUUU U UU U U UU UU U U U UU U U U UU U U U U U UU U U UU U U U U U [...]

91 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 system. 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 & play . When a Plug and Pl[...]

USEFUL INFO 92 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 residential installation. This eq[...]

USEFUL INFO 93 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 • Power Management: ON/[...]

USEFUL INFO 94 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi W ay Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 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 est[...]

USEFUL INFO 95 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[...]

96 INDEX A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Antenna Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 59 Audio (Sound Enhancement) T ruBas[...]

97 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE IMPORT ANT – READ CAREFULL Y : This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you and Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HAL-HED"). By using this Hitachi digital television (the "DTV") and its software (the "Software"), you agree to be boun[...]

98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE 7. LIMIT A TION OF LIABILITY . IN NO EVENT SHALL HAL-HED OR ANY OF ITS P ARENT OR AFFILIA TE COMP ANIES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD P AR TY FOR ANY DIRECT , INDIRECT , INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED T O, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS[...]

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