55HDS52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................2-3 FIRST TIME USE ........................4-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL ......................21-38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ......................39-71 USEFUL INFORMATION......................72-78 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE...........79 APPENDIXES ..........................80-81 INDEX .............................82 As an Energy Star ® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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(non-moving) patterns can be expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Such warranty. “SCREEN DAMAGES” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.
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This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This stand for use only with Hitachi 42HDS52 and 42HDS52A. Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. See important marking located on bottom of stand.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW REAR/SIDE VIEW POWER 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.
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NOTES: Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in 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 the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD of the remote control, you can select each video source.
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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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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 INPUT 5 INPUT 5 INPUT 5 INPUT 5 PHOTO PHOTO...
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Rear Panel Connections Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna VCR #1 DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OUTPUT S-VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Optional HDMI Optional OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT VCR #2 DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.
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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. •...
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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.
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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.
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Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUIDO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-P NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord 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...
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.
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...
In addition to controlling all the functions on your To operate additional audio equipment, point the HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is remote at the remote sensor of the component you designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV...
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode.
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3)
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV DAY/NIGHT button CURSOR PAD/SELECT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night All the On-Screen Display features can be set or picture mode settings. Select Day for day time adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD, except for viewing with more brightness and contrast to numeric entries.
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera, USB Drive or memory cards USB drive using the Photo Input in the left side panel of the TV. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is selected.
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD 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 from 5, 10 and 30 seconds.
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How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press the channel (CH) wheel to switch to Favorite Press this button to toggle between the current and (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in last channel viewed.
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.
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Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels that has a 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn, (those set in Memory) and displays them as PIP sub- occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR pictures or Thumbnails.
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Picture-In-Picture (PIP) SPLIT FREEZE PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to freeze).
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The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes).
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The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions Operating the precoded function for your set-top- box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set- top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 37-38 for pre- codes).
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The Remote Control for DVD Functions Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes).
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The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions Operating the precoded function for your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs/PVRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes).
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The Remote Control for Additional Audio Equipment Operating the precoded function for your Audio component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio component. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio component (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes).
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6. The remote will now control the desired device. 7. Pressing the ENTER (ENT) button will now access the video input (1-5) of the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV) Select DVD mode by using your SOURCE ACCESS NOTE: 1.
On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
On-Screen Display Video Locks Picture Mode Select between the two picture Change Access Code Change Lock access code. modes; Day and Night. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video Contrast Adjust contrast. input, and/or front panel. Brightness Adjust brightness. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies Color Adjust color.
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Video Video Video Audio Channel Manager Locks Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve Timers Setup picture quality. You can independently customize each of Power Swivel the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing Move Select performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed.
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This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
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Video Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode or use of the PIP modes. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD to set to ON or OFF. 2.
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Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal speakers found in your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experience from two speakers.
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Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo 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.
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Channel Manager Channel Manager Video Audio Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna Locks options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter Timers Setup and Set Channel List. Power Swivel Move Select 1. Press CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL WHEEL to highlight function 2.
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Channel Manager Channel List Channel Manager This function allows you to review which channels are Signal Meter labeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNEL Auto Channel Scan Channel List MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and Move Return which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS.
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Locks Locks Video Audio Channel Manager This function will block out the picture and sound of the Locks selected channel or video input. It can also be used to Timers Setup keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time Power Swivel period that you set.
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Locks Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that Locks Change Access Code you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Engage Lock Movie Ratings 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL WHEEL TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want Canadian Ratings(Frn)
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Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV Locks Change Access Code program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its Engage Lock content. Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL Canadian Ratings(Frn) WHEEL to select the TV RATING category that you...
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Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of Locks Change Access Code movie and television program in Canada that you feel Engage Lock might be inappropriate in its content. Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) 1.
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Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian Locks Change Access Code French programs according to various program ratings Engage Lock that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL Canadian Ratings(Frn) WHEEL to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN)
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Timers Timers Video Audio Channel Manager Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Locks Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Timers Setup Power Swivel 1. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the Move Select function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Timers Set The Clock -- : -- AM PST...
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Locks Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 Timers Set The Clock -- : -- AM PST minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Set Sleep Timer 0:00 Set Day/Night Timer Not Set 1. Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Set Event Timer Not Set...
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Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will disappear after Please Set Clock First 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 53).
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Setup Setup Video Audio Channel Manager Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first Locks time. Timers Setup Power Swivel 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the Move Select sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver...
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Setup Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Setup Menu Preference 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight Set The Language English SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR Set The Menu Background : Shaded SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD Move Return to select shaded or solid.
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Set AV Net Video Use this feature to control your external Audio/Video Audio equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Channel Manager Locks Control. The IR mouse cable must be properly Timers connected for the AV NET feature to work.
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Brand Name, please choose “Other” and proceed to the Learning mode by pushing NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the Learning Mode Button. the next SETUP screen. Brand Name Hitachi (1/54) Learning Mode Back Next Move...
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13. Use the CURSOR PAD to select the A/V AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Receiver Source if you have connected the Monitor Brand Name Hitachi (44/54) Out and Optical Out to the A/V receiver. Select “ Not IR Code Set (3/12)
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DVD. AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight the IR CODE DVD Settings Brand Name Hitachi (31/77) Set, then use the CURSOR PAD to choose IR Code Set (1/5) the preset IR Code.
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Setup 15. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings to move on to the next SETUP screen. DVD Settings Brand Name Hitachi (31/77) IR Code Set (1/5) Video Input Not Connected Audio Input...
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Setup Use the CURSOR PAD to select the AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings Soft Key to learn (Ex. VOL ), then press the SELECT Select the A/V Receiver softkey to learn? button. TV Softkeys POWER MUTE AUDIO SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4...
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Setup 12. Select the Test button VOL to check the response of the device to this command. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Select the Test button. If device 13. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight responds to this command, proceed to “Next”.
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Setup 22. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name Other IR Code Set Other TV Input Not Connected Monitor Out Not Connected Optical Out Not Connected All settings are complete!
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Setup Use the CURSOR PAD to choose the device you wish to learn. (Example: DVD 3) AV Net Setup Wizard : Custom Settings Select NEXT to continue. Custom settings Please choose the device you wish to learn. Custom Device DVD3 Back Next Move...
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Setup 14. Select the Test button “Play button” to check the AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings response of the device to this command. DVD3 Settings Brand Name Custom 15. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight IR Code Set Custom NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen.
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Setup Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or Setup sound effects of a television program or home video Menu Preference which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV Screen Saver program guide denotes these programs as Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set Closed Captions...
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Setup Set Monitor Out Setup This feature will select the source of the Monitor Menu Preference Output. Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set AV NET Monitor: Set Closed Captions Select MONITOR to output the audio and Set Monitor Out video signals of the chosen input source Upgrades Set Stand-by Mode (CABLE, AIR, INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other...
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Set The Inputs Set AV NET CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your Set Closed Captions TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash Set Monitor Out card. In order to receive written notification and the Upgrades...
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Setup Quick Start Up Setup This feature will select QUICK START UP options. Set Menu Preference this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both Screen Saver Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on. Set The Inputs Set AV NET Set this feature to OFF to save electricity.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1.
Reception Problems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from 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 direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
Troubleshooting Items Notes A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet Buzzing sound from Plasma room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing display panel.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may void the user’s warranty. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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Hyper Band ..... . . W+1 - W+28 UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics Ultra Band ..... . . W+29 - W+94 (America), Inc.
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Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 98/44.5 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.5...
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HITACHI CANADA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of Should you have any questions regarding warranty, trouble free operation from your unit. However, should service, operation, or technical assistance, please...
HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between use within North America only. You agree that you will not export or you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand re-export the Software. You specifically agree not to export or re- digital television (the “DTV”), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home...
Appendixes Appendix A: IMAGE INPUT INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT Air or Cable NTSC On/Off (Analog Channels) INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 480i/480p 16:9 16:9 Letter Letter No Info. On/Off INPUT 1-5 S-Video NTSC 16:9 16:9 Video Letter Letter No Info.
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Appendixes Appendix E THINGS TO CHECK WHEN USING THE After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, a CableCARD / CableCARD Services CableCARD Information menu appears in the SETUP menu of the On-Screen Display. 1. Check that the CableCARD is properly inserted in Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD the CableCARD slot.