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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
42HDT52, 42HDT52A and
55HDT52
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-22
THE REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................ 23-41
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 2 Ferrite Core Remote Control Two “AA” size, Stand (42” (see page 13) 1.5V batteries models only) Note: Please visit our website for optional Cleaning Cloth Power Cord accessories for the 55” models. For U.S. models: / For optional accessories, please access our web site at: Power Swivel Cable 2 IR Mouse Cables or www.hitachi.us/tv (42” models only) G-LINK Cables
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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 ANGLE 20 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 TV, 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 23-41 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/V
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First time use CURSOR CURSOR Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW REAR/SIDE VIEW
POWER CH+ - CH VOL + VOL - INPUT/EXIT MENU/SELECT Firmly bind the cables. Thread the square Hook the band 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. IEEE1394 DV INPUT
/ G-LINK 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 play
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Rear Panel Connections If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, Subwoofer Out the TV will display the following respective screens. 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 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 wa
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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 your video camcorder, digital camera or Digital Video Camcorder as shown in the following examples: Left Side Panel Left Side Panel INPUT INPUT 5 5 INPUT INPUT 5 5 IIEEE1394 EEE1394 PHOT PHOTO O IIEEE1394 EEE1394 P PHOT HOTO O D DV INPUT V INPUT R L/MONO IINPUT NPUT R L/MONO DV INPUT DV INPUT INPUT INPUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO F Ferrite Core Ins
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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 Optional DVI to HDMI IEEE1394 DV INPUT / G-LINK Optional OUTPUT YP /C P /C L R B B R R S-VIDEO V L R 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 CONNEC
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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 on the / right. G-LINK G-LINK 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
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 2 NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI output of the HDTV will be abnormal if the connection is loose. set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as 2. The HDMI input on INPUT 1 and 2 shown on the Rear panel below. contains the copy protection system calle
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Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO 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 Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. NOTE: 1. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will be received by the TV. It will 1. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the enable you to control the D-VHS from the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as a TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 29). Digital VCR or AVHD (External Hard Drive) Digital 2. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy Recorder
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Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, INPUT 2 OR INPUT 5 Connect the Cable and/or Air cables 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. G-LINK 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 prog
