Hitachi 42HDT52 Operating Manual page 13

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
INPUT 5 INPUT 5
R L/MONO
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
Video Camera Video Camera
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 S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV.
4. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input.
5. If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use the S-VIDEO cable in place of the VIDEO cable.
The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set
Top 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 connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to
accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and
audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.
Before Operating External Video Source
Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to show the
INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD (
the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD
INPUT 5 INPUT 5
IEEE1394 IEEE1394 PHOTO PHOTO
DV INPUT DV INPUT
INPUT INPUT
R L/MONO
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394
Cable Cable
Digital Video Camcorder Digital Video Camcorder
and ) to select the Antenna or Input of your choice. Then press
to confirm your choice (see page 26).
Photo Input
IEEE 1394
Cable
Air
Input 1
Move SEL Sel.
Left Side Panel
PHOTO PHOTO
IEEE1394 IEEE1394
DV INPUT DV INPUT INPUT INPUT
Ferrite Ferrite Ferrite Ferrite
Core Core Core Core
USB USB
Cable Cable
Digital Camera Digital Camera
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