Hitachi 55HDT52 manual

PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for 42HDT52, 42HDT52A and 55HDT52 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ................................................................................................................. ...... 4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL[...]

2 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. T o help you operate these products properly , this section illustrates[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions Power source This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cor d into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. T o prevent electric shock, do not use the plasma television’ s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal c[...]

4 Accessories First time use Check to make sure you have the following accessories befor e disposing of the packing material. / CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This plasma television product is de[...]

5 First time use How T o Set Up Y our New Hitachi Plasma T elevision 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 Display stand as shown below . 2. Using commercially available wood scr ews, secure the set firmly in position. Securing to a W all 1. Keep the Plasma televisio[...]

6 How to set up your new HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision First time use 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[...]

300-Ohm T win Lead Cable This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television’ s rear jack panel and side contr ol panel. “F” T ype 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF sign[...]

8 Quick Refer ence Remote Control Buttons and Functions First time use POWER BUTTON (TV , DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) T urns the selected device on and off. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV , DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Changes the mode of the Universal Remot e Control to control the device selected. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) [...]

9 Fr ont/Rear/Side Panel Controls First time use  R AUDIO L/MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT INPUT PHOTO PHOTO INPUT 5 INPUT 5 POWER CH CH CURSOR CURSOR VOL VOL INPUT/EXIT MENU/SELECT + + - -            Firmly bind the cables. Thread the square hole with the band. Hook the band to the claw. REAR/SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW The [...]

10  POWER light indicator T o turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the monitor . A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for r emote ON/OFF operation.  REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this ar ea when[...]

 Antenna Input The remote contr ol allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLE and AIR.  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 each video source. Use the audio and video inputs t[...]

12  Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input using the sub woofer cable (not provided).  Upgrade Card This card slot is for futur e software upgrades. HIT ACHI will notify you if a software upgrade is requir ed for your TV . In or der to receive written notification, please complete and return you[...]

The front panel jacks ar e provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect your video camcor der , digital camera or Digital Video Camcor der 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. 2. If you have a[...]

14 Rear Panel Connections First time use The Remote Control On-Screen Display VCR #1 Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO VL R DIGIT AL OUTPUT CAP ABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT Laserdisc player , VCR, camcorder , etc. OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-T op Box DVD Player (PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) DVI to HDMI AUDIO OUT OUTPUT YP B /C [...]

• S-VIDEO, YPBPR, 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 it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. ?[...]

16 Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sources First time use The Remote Control On-Screen Display 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 on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR[...]

17 Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAP ABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel below . 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player[...]

18 Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y -P B P R . 1. Connect the cable fr om 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 the cable fr om the P B /C B OUT or B- Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD[...]

19 Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sources First time use 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 (Exter nal Hard Drive) Digital Recorder , to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below[...]

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, INPUT 2 OR INPUT 5 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 on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the INPUTS b[...]

21 Connecting Exter nal V ideo Sources First time use Y our Hitachi Plasma T elevision is equipped with an A V Network feature. 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 Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Contr o[...]

Y our Hitachi Plasma T elevision is equipped with a G-LINK featur e. This connection is necessary for the TV Guide On Screen TM system to work with your cable box to r eceive program listings and to enable VCR recor ding features. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector , then you can use your HIT ACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Gui[...]

23 The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV , the new remote 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 [...]

24 The Remote Control  POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 for instructions on how to set the remote contr ol to TV mode.)  MODE Indicator T ur ns on or blinks to show remote contr ol mode. 햴 SOURCE ACCESS (  or  ) buttons Press these buttons to select r emote control[...]

25 The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV  ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the pictur e format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the pictur e format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. • Antenna-Analog • S-Video/V ideo Input (Auto Aspect: Off[...]

26 The Remote Control  DAY/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 pictur e (see page 44 for settings changes). NOTE:[...]

27 The Remote Control 1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle thr ough 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[...]

28 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 3[...]

29 How to Use the Remote to Contr ol Y our TV The Remote Control 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[...]

The Remote Control 30  LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to toggle between the curr ent and last channel viewed.  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 wh[...]

The Remote Control 31 Y our HIT ACHI Plasma TV incorporates T wo T uner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This T wo T uner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub pictur e simultaneously , with separate tuning control for each. When a Digital channel is viewed in the main picture, the Digital cha[...]

The Remote Control 32 PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i signal. T o prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR P AD. SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub- picture evenly on the scr een. SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE [...]

The Remote Control 33  PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-pictur e, press the P AUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail or der company , recor ding statistics for a sporting event, etc. T o return the picture to motion, pr ess the EXIT button. Pr ess the P AUSE button repeatedly to toggle between [...]

The Remote Control 34 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 r emote to match the remote system of your cable box (r efer to pages 40-41 for pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your cable box. [...]

The Remote Control 35 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 40-41 for pr e- codes). 1. T ur n ON your set-top[...]

The Remote Control 36 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 r emote to match the remote system of your DVD player (r efer to pages 40-41 for pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your DVD player . 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your DVD pla[...]

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 r emote to match the remote system of your VCR/PVR (r efer to pages 40-41 for pre-codes). 1. T ur n ON your VCR/PVR. 2. Aim the remote contr ol at the front of your VCR/PVR. 3. T o[...]

The Remote Control 38 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 r emote to match the remote system of your Audio component (refer to pages 40-41 for pr e-codes). 1. T ur n ON your Audio component you wish to control with the Remote. 2[...]

The Remote Control 39 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 featur e 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 ([...]

The Remote Control 40 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 .......................[...]

41 The Remote Control Remote Contr ol Codes 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 Mu[...]

On-Screen Display 42 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  ) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a dif ferent menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the r emote control to quickly exit from a menu. On-Scr een Display Setup Timers Locks Channel Ma[...]

On-Screen Display 43 On-Scr een Display Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . Tint 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 Stand[...]

On-Screen Display 44 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. [...]

45 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 r eddish color . Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low , middle and high. NOT[...]

On-Screen Display 46 Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE P ANEL function tur ns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standar d mode or use of the PIP modes. 1. Press the CURSOR P AD  or  to set to ON or OFF . 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE P ANEL to return to the previous menu. NOTE: T o prevent uneven a[...]

47 On-Screen Display Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your prefer ence and to improve the sound quality . 1. Press CURSOR P AD  or  to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR P AD  or  to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to the main menu. NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting treble.[...]

On-Screen Display 48 Audio Source Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo br oadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak ster eo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the external speakers[...]

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 times a day . This interactive guide can also be programmed to r eceive listings from a cable box or recor d your favorite shows using a [...]

50 Screen 4: Do you have a Cable box connected? Use the CURSOR P AD  and  to highlight your choice, then press the SELECT button to continue. If YES: Please see Screen 5. If NO: Please see Screen 12. Screen 5: Which TV input is the Cable box plugged into? AIR/CABLE: Please see Screen 6. INPUT 1/2: Please see Screen 7. Screen 6: Select the cha[...]

Screen 10: The TV Guide On Screen system will test the code of your Cable box. No TV , Cable or r emote buttons should be pressed while performing the automatic test. After the testing process is complete, the setup procedur e will continue, see screen 11. Screen 11: Did your Cable box tune to channel 28? Use the CURSOR P AD  and  to highligh[...]

52 Screen 16: This screen shows the corr ect way to setup the VCR with the G-LINK. Please confirm connection (see Page 22). Press the SELECT button to continue. Screen 17: Use the CURSOR P AD  and  to highlight your VCR brand or choose “Not Listed” if not listed, then press the SELECT button to continue. Screen 18: Please turn on your VCR[...]

Screen 22: Congratulations! The TV Guide On Scr een system setup is complete. Press the SELECT button to finalize. Screen 23: The last screen gives tips on using the TV Guide On Screen system. Pr ess the SELECT button to exit the Setup. NOTE : 1. The Plasma TV should be in standby mode in order to continually receive updated program listings from y[...]

54 TV Guide On Scr een Using the TV Guide On Screen System This free interactive pr ogram guide provides up to 8 days of TV pr ogramming. The advanced program listings make watching and recor ding TV shows and programs much easier . The TV Guide On Screen system consists of 5 main services: • Listings: Displays the available program listings and [...]

NA VIGA TING THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM • Press the GUIDE button while watching TV to access the TV Guide On Screen system. The LISTINGS screen will be pr esented with the current show displayed in the V ideo Window . • Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  ,  , and  to highlight any program, and pr ess the SELECT button to tune to that progra[...]

56 TV Guide On Scr een TV Guide On Screen Icons Icon NAME DESCRIPTION 1. Progr ess Bar - Elapsed time in current pr ogram 2. Info Icon - Indicates Info Box has additional sizes and information. 3. HDTV - Program is pr esented in High Definition. 4. New - Program is new (not a r epeat). 5. CC - Closed Captioning is available. 6. TV Rating - TV ratin[...]

Five (5) Services: • LISTINGS • SEARCH • RECORDINGS • SCHEDULE • SETUP NOTE : 1. The RECORDINGS service is only available when an IEEE1394 HDD recording device is connected to the TV (see page 19). 2. Recording to other devices such as a VCR is available in the LISTINGS, SEARCH and SCHEDULE services. LISTINGS: The LISTINGS service screen [...]

58 SEARCH: The SEARCH service screen allows you to find programs by the following: • Keyword • Alphabetical • Category • HDTV • Movies • Sports • Children • Educational • News • V ariety • Series Press the INFO button while the SEARCH service is highlighted on the Service Bar to display a Help screen. Example Category Search ([...]

Example: Keyword Sear ch The Keyword sear ch allows you to enter a word or words to find a pr ogram title that matches. 1. From the Sear ch Screen, use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight KEYWORD, and then press the SELECT button. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight NEW SEARCH in the Panel Menu, and then press the SELECT button. 3. A[...]

60 RECORDINGS: The RECORDINGS Service screen displays a list of previously r ecorded or curr ently recor ding programs on an IEEE1394 recor ding device connected to the TV . NOTE: The RECORDINGS Ser vice will only appear in the Service Bar if an IEEE1394 recording device is connected to the TV (see page 19). Press the INFO button while the RECORDIN[...]

61 SCHEDULE: The SCHEDULE Service screen allows you to r eview , edit and delete Record and Remind events. Press the INFO button while the SCHEDULE Service is highlighted on the Service Bar to display a Help screen. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight an event, and then press the MENU button to display the applicable Schedule Options Panel [...]

62 • Use Manual Recording: 1. From the SER VICE bar , use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight the SCHEDULE. Press the MENU button to display the Schedule Options Panel Menu. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight New Manual Recording, and then pr ess the SELECT button to access the Record Options Panel Menu. 3. Set the information in [...]

How to set a reminder: • Set from the Panel Menu 1. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight a program and pr ess the MENU button to access the Episode Options Panel Menu. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  to highlight SET REMINDER and press the SELECT button to access the Remind Options Panel Menu. 3. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight the [...]

64 Reminder Notification Banner Depending on your option settings, a notification banner will appear at the scheduled reminder time. Press the SELECT button to hide the Reminder banner , or , if more than one reminder appears, use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight a program. Press the SELECT button to tune to the program. If no choice is made[...]

CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS: Use this option if you want to change something after completing initial TV Guide On Screen system setup. 1. From the SETUP scr een, use the CURSOR P AD  to highlight Change system settings, and then press the SELECT button to r econfirm your settings. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight your selected options, [...]

66 CHANGE DEF AUL T OPTIONS: Use this option to change default settings: • General Defaults • Record Defaults • Remind Defaults • IR Defaults GENERAL DEF AUL T OPTIONS 1. From the SETUP scr een, use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight Change Default Options and then press the SELECT button 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight [...]

67 TV Guide On Scr een On-Screen Display IR DEF AUL TS IR Defaults lets you modify the channel dialing defaults if your cable box and/or VCR is not changing channels properly . 1. From the SETUP scr een, use the CURSOR P AD  to highlight Change Default Options and then press the SELECT button. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight IR de[...]

68 On-Screen Display Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR P AD  ,  or CHANNEL WHEEL to highlight function 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD  to select. Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor anten[...]

69 On-Screen Display Channel List This function allows you to review which channels ar e labeled (CH ID) , which have been added to CHANNEL MEMOR Y (SCAN) , which are pr otected by LOCK and which are your F A VORITE (FA V) CHANNELS . 1. Use the CURSOR P AD to navigate the Channel List. 2. Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF on the SCAN and [...]

70 On-Screen Display 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 ente[...]

71 On-Screen Display Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the MOVIE RA TING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RA TING that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for exa[...]

72 On-Screen Display Locks TV Ratings Use TV RA TINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappr opriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the TV RA TING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RA TING that you have selected. 3. Press EXIT to quit the m[...]

73 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 to select the CANADIAN RA TINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RA TIN[...]

74 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 to select the CANADIAN RA TINGS (FRN) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block [...]

75 On-Screen Display Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer and Day/Night Timer . 1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the DA Y/NIGHT TIMER feature. 1. Use the CURSOR button  to highlight the chosen TI[...]

76 On-Screen Display Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER fr om 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR P AD  repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00 , 0:30 , 1:00 , 1:30 , 2:00 , 2:30 and 3:00 . Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’ s DA Y/NIGHT PICTURE MODE[...]

77 On-Screen Display Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  ,  and  to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Menu Prefer ence Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD. Set the Language This feature will allow you to select any one of three di[...]

78 On-Screen Display Set the Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. 1. Use the CURSOR P AD  or  to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PA D  or  to select shaded or solid. 2. Select SOLID for a black background (no picture can be seen behind menu scr e[...]

79 On-Screen Display Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the live video inputs. 1. Press the CURSOR P AD  ,  to highlight the video inputs. 2. Press the CURSOR P AD  ,  to select your choices. INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to INPUT 4 when it detects a video signal[...]

80 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 [...]

81 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 you[...]

82 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. [...]

83 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 [...]

84 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[...]

85 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 learn. (Example: PLA Y  button). 10. Select NEXT to continue. 11. Press and hold the  “Play button” of the DVD remote contr ol while pointing directly at the learning A [...]

86 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[...]

87 On-Screen Display Setup Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television pr ogram or home video which are displayed on the TV scr een. Y our local TV program guide denotes these pr ograms as or . 1. Use the CURSOR P AD  ,  ,  and  to highlight and select the function to change. 2. P[...]

88 On-Screen Display Set Monitor Out This feature will select the sour ce of the Monitor Output. Monitor : Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source (CABLE, AIR, INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other A/V device. TV T uner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to output the audio and video signals of the last watched Antenna Source ([...]

89 Setup On-Screen Display TV TUNER OUT : A vailable Monitor Out Signals Upgrades This feature shows softwar e information and easy upgrade procedur e. This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a flash car d (MMC CARD). If a future softwar e upgrade is requir ed for your TV , HIT ACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card[...]

90 On-Screen Display Setup Set Stand-By Mode This function sets the IEEE1394 in Stand-By Mode to ON or OFF . Certain digital devices have a power save feature, in which the device automatically powers OFF when not in use (sleep mode). Only by setting the IEEE1394 function in Stand-By mode to ON, will the TV be able to control a device that is in sl[...]

91 Useful Information Equipment Car e and T roubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Y our HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision incorporates advanced power surge 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 [...]

92 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[...]

93 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[...]

94 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 List[...]

95 Useful Information Useful Info PLUG AND PLA Y This Class B digital apparatus meets all requir ements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cable Compatible T elevision Apparatus-[...]

96 Useful Information Featur es and Specifications Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • New A V Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one r emote control 2 IR Mouse cables included • Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remote Contr ol • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhance[...]

42 Inch Models (Includes T able T op Stand) W eight (lbs./kg): 98/44.5 55 Inch Models (Plasma T elevision Only) W eight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.5 97 Set Dimensions Useful Information[...]

98 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[...]

99 End User License Agr eement for HIT ACHI DTV Softwar e 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 televi[...]

100 Appendixes Appendixes Appendix A: IMAGE INPUT INPUT TYPE FORMA T ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT Air or Cable -- NTSC 4:3 -- On/Off (Analog Channels) INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 480i/480p 16:9 16:9 Off Letter Letter Off 4:3 4:3 Of f -- No Info. On/Off INPUT 1-5 S-Video 1 NTSC 16:9 16:9 Off Video Letter Letter Off 4:3 4:3 Of f -- No Info. On/Off INPUT 3 &a[...]

101 Appendixes Appendixes 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Contr ol to access the Main Menu screen. 2. Use the CURSOR P AD  to highlight SETUP in the Main Menu and press the SELECT button. 3. Use the CURSOR P AD  to highlight CableCARD Information and press the SELECT button. 4. T o view the CableCARD ID and Host ID, use the CURSOR P AD[...]

102 Index A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 45 Audio T ruBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-48 Audio Source . . . [...]

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