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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
50HDA39
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-16
THE REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 17-21
SETTING UP YOUR TV .............................................
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Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, 11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by and ease of service of HITACHI plasma televisions. the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, Safety is also foremo
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Important Safety Instructions Public viewing of copyrighted material Power source Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 volts cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or Hz outlet. The power cord is used as the disconnect owner of the video program material. device and shall remain readily operable.
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Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1 Remote Control 2 Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories. For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv 3 Power Cord 1 Remote Control Unit 2 Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries. 3 Power Cord. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEEMENT 1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control
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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 Wall ANTENNA 1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches (10cm) away from Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable the wall except when mounted using the wall mount TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good bracket. outdoor color TV antenna is
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Features of your new TV The following are some of the exciting features of your new HITACHI widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). • PC IN connection allows you to use the TV as a computer monitor. •Two HDMI digital, High-Definition Multimedia Interface connections. •Two sets of HD high-resolution component video inputs. • Dolby* Digital and SRS WOW™ audi
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First time use Exploring your new TV Back of TV OPTICAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Cable holder COMPONENT2 IN COMPONENT1 IN (Page 14) (Page 14) COAXIAL (Page 10) (Page 10) VIDEO-2 IN VIDEO-1 IN AUDIO OUT IR OUT (Page 15) ANT (Page 8) (Page 9) (Page 9) (Page 14) Left back panel PC IN HDMI-1 IN HDMI-2 IN AC INLET (Page 16) (Page 13) (Page 13) (Page 16) Right back panel Selecting a location for the TV • Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in ANTENNA Coaxial Cable a location where light
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Rear Panel Connections Connecting a VCR Note: If using a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record VCR Audio OUT using only one audio from one channel while watching another channel. cable. For better picture quality, if your Stereo VCR VCR has S-video, you can use an S- video cable instead of the standard Cable Lead-in from video cable. Do not connect a standard cable box or antenna
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First time use Rear Panel Connections Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver Note: and a VCR You can use a standard video cable instead of the S-video cable, but the This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV picture quality will decrease. If you use an programs. You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as S-video cable between the TV and DVD well as record one TV channel while watching another channel. player/satellite receiver, make the audio connections but re
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Rear Panel Connections Connecting a DVD player with component Note: video and a VCR You can connect the component video cables to either set of Component 1 or This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs Component 2 jacks on the TV. and record TV programs. You can record from one source while The Component 1 and Component 2 jacks watching a program from another source. Your TV is capable of can be used with Progressive (480p, 720p) using component video. Connecting your TV to a c
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First time use Rear Panel Connections Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box Note: You can connect the component video with component video and a VCR cables to either set of Component 1 or This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and Component 2 jacks on the TV . TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. The Component 1 or Component 2 jacks Your TV has component video inputs. Connecting your TV to a and HDMI-1 and HDMI-2 jacks can be used DTV receiver with component video can
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Rear Panel Connections Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. S-VHS Camcorder VHS Camcorder OUTPUT OUTPUT RL S-VIDEO RL VIDEO TV right side panel TV right side panel Note: For better picture quality, if your camcorder has S-video, you can use an S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) instead of a standard video cable. Do not connect both a standard video cable and an S-video cable at the same time or the picture performance will be unac
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First time use Rear Panel Connections [1] EIA/CEA-861/861B compliance covers the Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI transmission of uncompressed digital video with device high-bandwidth digital content protection, which is being standardized for reception of high-definition The HDMI inputs on your TV receive digital audio and video signals. uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source Because this is an evolving technology, it is device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI possible that some devi
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Rear Panel Connections Connecting an analog audio system This connection allows you to use external speakers with an external audio amplifier to adjust the sound level. To control the audio: Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier. Turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 40.) Note: To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier, the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set to a reasonable listening level. Analog audio amplifier LINE I
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First time use Rear Panel Connections Connecting a device to the IR OUT terminal for IR pass-through device control You can use the TV’s IR OUT terminal (infrared pass-through) to remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared remote-controlled devices (such as a HITACHI infrared remote-controlled VCR or DVD player) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. Without the IR OUT connection, the device typically would need to be visible to operate it remotely. Front of IR-controll
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Rear Panel Connections Monitor display modes Connecting a PC (personal computer) Mode Resolution Refresh rate This connection allows you to use the TV as a computer monitor. VGA 640x480 60Hz WVGA 848x480 60Hz Before you connect a PC to the TV, adjust the PC's resolution and SVGA 800x600 60Hz refresh rate according to the "Monitor display modes" table at right. XGA 1024x768 60Hz When connecting a PC to the TV, use an analog VGA (15 pin) WXGA 1280x720 60Hz computer cable and a PC audio cable. WXGA
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The Remote Control The Remote Control 1 POWER ( ) turns the TV on and off 2 TV selects TV mode 1 2 3 DVD selects DVD mode (page 20) 3 6 4 VCR selects VCR mode (page 20) 4 5 7 5 CBL selects CBL mode (page 20) 9 8 ! 6 SAT selects SAT mode (page 20) 0 7 INPUTS selects the video input source (page 29) @ 8 ASPECT cycles through the five picture sizes (page 31) # 9 FAV ▲/▼ (Favorite Channels) cycles through the * $ channels you programmed as favorite channels (page 24) & 0 MENU accesses the menu syste
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The Remote Control In addition to operating the TV, the remote control can operate most cable TV converters, satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players, regardless of their brand. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate most HITACHI satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players. To control a non-HITACHI device (or a HITACHI device that the remote control is not pre-programmed to operate), you must first program the remote control. See “Operating the pre-coded function” on page 20. Note: The
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The Remote Control The Remote Control 2 2 1 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 To control a cable TV converter: To control a satellite receiver: Program the remote control to recognize the brand of Program the remote control to recognize the brand of your cable TV converter (See “Operating the pre-coded your satellite receiver (See “Operating the pre-coded function” on page 20). The buttons shown at right will function” on page 20). The buttons shown at right will control the cable TV converter. control
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The Remote Control This remote is designed to operate different types of devices. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your device. (refer page 21 for pre-codes) Preparations; 1. Turn ON your device you want to operate. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your device. Operating the pre-coded function for your DVD player 1. To switch to DVD pre-coded mode, press and release the DVD button. 2. Hold down the DVD button on the remote and enter the two digit preset co
