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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
42HDS52, 42HDS52A and
55HDS52
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-20
THE REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................ 21-38
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .......................
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Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT prong. The wide blade or the third prong are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Our reputation has been built on the quality, 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma pinched particularly at plugs, convenience televisions. receptacles,
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Important Safety Instructions Power source authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 disassembly is prohibited. volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. Note This digital television is capable of receiving analog To prevent electric shock, do not use the plasma basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, programming by direct connect
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Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Table Top Stand 1 Ferrite Core Remote Control Two “AA” size, (42” models only) (see page 13) 1.5V batteries Cleaning Cloth Power Cord Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories for the 55” models. For U.S. models: Power Swivel Cable 2 IR Mouse Cable For optional (42” models only) accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION: 1. Ceiling
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First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. Securing to a table-top ANTENNA 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good Display stand as shown below. outdoor col
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How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light BEST may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens VERTICAL VIEWING can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can 20 ANGLE be located in a different section of the room. 3’ If the TV’s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system’s external speakers, the best audio 0’
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First time use Hook-up Cables and Connectors 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. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the leng
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Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 21- 38 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, S
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First time use C CURSOR URSOR Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW REAR/SIDE VIEW
POWER CH+ CH- VOL + VOL - INPUT/EXIT MENU/SELECT Firmly bind the cables. Hook the band Thread the square to the claw. hole with the band. SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television NOTE: The Rear View of the 55” model is slightly ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote different from the 42” models. One of the control. The “MAIN POWER” button must be
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Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls POWER light indicator To 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 remote ON/OFF operation. Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off Off When the main power switch is set to OFF. Lights Red Off When the main power switch on the display (Stand-by) monitor is ON. Lights Green On
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First time use Rear Panel Connections Antenna Input The remote control 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 PAD ( and ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD of the remote control, you can select each video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have mo
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Rear Panel Connections If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the Subwoofer Out TV will display the following respective screens. Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input using the sub woofer cable provided. Upgrade Card This card slot is for future software upgrades. CableCARD is installed HITACHI will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card.
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources 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: Left Side Panel Left Side Panel I INPUT NPUT 5 5 I INPUT NPUT 5 5 PHOT PHOTO O P PHOT HOTO O INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT R L/MONO R L/MONO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO Ferrite Core Instructions: Ferrite Core Instructions: 1. Wrap once the USB cable (not supplied) on the ferrite core nea
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Rear Panel Connections Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna VCR #1 DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT CAPABILITY ANT IN S-VIDEOVL R DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI Optional to HDMI Optional OUTPUT YP /C P /C L R B B R R V L R S-VIDEO Y P P L R S-VIDEO V L R B R INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT VCR #2 DVD Player Laserdisc player, VCR, HDTV Set-Top Box camcorder, etc. (PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) CONNECT TO IR BLASTER CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE: Cable
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First time use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, 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 audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your
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Connecting External Video Sources 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 the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 B
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 2 plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection 2. The HDMI input on INPUT 1 and 2 cable from the output of the HDTV set top box contains the copy protection system called or DVD player to the HDMI Hig
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Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUIDO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR. NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to The picture and sound that is played back the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear will be abnormal if the connection is loose. panel below. 2. See page 15 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 2. Connect the cable fro
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First time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MANAURAL 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 button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or the laserdi
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Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. You can use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment’s remote control. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has 2 IR BLASTER jacks. Each
