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42PD8700U

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  • Page 1 Instructions for use 42PD8700U...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Remote Control Buttons ......2 Other Features ........26 TV Status..........26 PLASMA TV ..........4 Mute Indicator ........26 Preparation ..........6 PIP and PAP modes ......26 Features ..........6 Freeze Picture........26 Zoom Modes ........26 Panel Features ........
  • Page 3: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons S EL DTT/TV RGB1 RGB2 MENU S.MODE P .MODE I/II 2-4-12 GUIDE SLIDE SHOW-ROTATE ..SWIVEL PHOTO - 2 -...
  • Page 4 = Menu On/Off = Stand by On/Off f = Program Information AV5 =AV5 mode SEL= Select TV/ DVD /SAT T AV4 = AV4 mode AV3 = AV3 mode AV1 = AV1 mode AV2 = AV2 mode DTT/TV = Selector button for Digital/Ana- RGB2 = No Function logue mode RGB1= PC mode...
  • Page 5: Plasmatv

    PLASMATV FRONT VIEW SPEAKER SPEAKER ON/OFF SWITCH REAR VIEW - 4 -...
  • Page 6 Subwoofer Out On/Off switch Volume Up, Volume Down buttons PC Audio Input Prog. Up, Prog. Down buttons Aerial MENU button Scart 2 (AV-2) TV/AV button Scart 1 (AV-1) Power cord input HDMI Input (AV-5) Component Audio Inputs s S-VHS Input AV-3 Component Video (YPbPr) Inputs Video Input...
  • Page 7: Preparation

    • When no valid signal is detected, after 5 Preparation minutes the TV switches itself automatically For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 to stand-by mode. cm free all around the set. To prevent any • PLL (Channel Search) fault and unsafe situations, please do not •...
  • Page 8: Power Source

    Observe the manufacturers instructions when sult in a fatal electric shock. connecting extension leads to the TV. Check • NEVER guess or take chances with elec- the fuse rating on the new plug, this should be trical equipment of any kind - it is better to fitted with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to ei- be safe than sorry! ther ASTA or BSI (BS1 362) approvals, these...
  • Page 9 nal one. Unauthorised substitutions may re- sult in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards. 8. Servicing Please refer all servicing to qualified per- sonnel. Do not remove cover as this may re- sult in electric shock. 9. Naked Flame Sources Do not place naked flame sources on the apparatus.
  • Page 10: Before Switching On Your Tv

    Before Switching On Your TV Power Connection IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to op- erate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. • After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you con- nect the set to the mains. Connections To The Aerial Input Socket NOTE: Remove the batteries from remote...
  • Page 11: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings PROGRAM When the TV is turned on for the first time, it Country is in the digital mode. Because this is the first time the TV is used, there are no channels stored in the memory WARNING ! and the following message appears on the screen.
  • Page 12: Operating The Tv

    Programme Selecting Operating The TV (Previous or next programme) You can operate your TV using both the re- mote control handset and the buttons on the • Press the “P-” button to select the previous set. programme. • Press the “P+” button to select the next Operating with the buttons on the programme.
  • Page 13 The selected service will be permanently deleted. Are you sure? CHANNEL LIST BBC ONE 1. BBC ONE 2. BBC TWO 3. ITV 8 4. Channel 4 Press button to highlight the desired 5. BBC THREE 6. Teletext option. If “OK” button is pressed while “Yes” 7.
  • Page 14: Installation

    Select the channel to be locked by highlight- ing it and select the “Lock” option by press- CHANNEL LIST BBC ONE button. When the “OK” button is 1. BBC ONE pressed, a password box is displayed. 2. BBC TWO 3. ITV 8 4.
  • Page 15: Configuration

    menu. All the services are searched and a Do you want to search for channel table is created automatically. analogue channels? All channels found are stored in a sorted form with respect to their channel numbers. Press the “OK” button to search for ana- Some services may not appear with the cor- logue channels.The following menu ap- rect channel number.
  • Page 16 Favourite Mode Main Menu This function enables or disables the Channel List favourite channel list mode. See Channel Installation List menu Favourites on page 13. Configuration Timers button to turn on/off favourite Language mode. If the “Favourite Mode” is on, in nor- TV Setup mal operating mode pressing “P+”...
  • Page 17: Timers

    Both automatic upgrade methods result in There you can set/reset locking for the Main standby mode either upgraded or not. Menu, or the Installation Menu to restrict ac- cess. If the menu lock is disabled, there will If the automatic upgrade is set to “Disabled” be free access to the menu system.
  • Page 18: Language

    • Press the “ ” button to display the Main Name: 3. ITV 1 Start: 00:00 Menu and use button to highlight the End: 00:00 Language line and press the “OK” button. Date: 03/06/2005 Mode: Once Main Menu • Here the five settings of channel name, Channel List start time, end time, date and frequency Installation...
  • Page 19: Common Interface

    3. Connect the TV to the mains supply, Common Interface switch on and then wait for few moments • Press the “ ” button to display the Main until the card is activated. Menu and use the button to highlight •...
  • Page 20: Sound Menu

    Noise Reduction Mode By pressing button, select Mode. This item is used to reduce the image noise Press button to choose one of these and improve the picture quality at weak sig- options: Natural, Dynamic and Cinema. nals. Picture mode can be changed directly by By pressing button, select Noise Re- duction.
  • Page 21 Volume By pressing button, select Volume. SOUND Press button to increase volume level. Headphone Press button to decrease volume level. Volume Sound Mode Stereo Volume level can be adjusted between 0 Balance and 63. Equalizer By pressing button, select Equalizer. Press or “OK”...
  • Page 22: Feature Menu

    Feature menu Automatic Volume Limiting (AVL) function By pressing button, select the third icon. adjusts the sound to obtain fixed output level Feature menu appears on the screen. between programs, having different sound levels. FEATURE Pressing button will turn this feature on Sleep Timer or off.
  • Page 23: Install Menu

    Av-2 Out Screen Saver By pressing button, select Av-2 Out. By pressing button, select Screen You can set Av-2 Out to TV, Av-1, DTT, Av-3, Saver. Press or “OK” button to enter Av-4, Av-5 or PC RGB by pressing but- screen saver menu.
  • Page 24: Program Menu

    found. You can also enter a frequency value directly by pressing the digit buttons. INSTALL VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) Program Band Channel • This item can be seen in all modes except Colour System AUTO Av-3 and PC. Sound System Fine Tune •...
  • Page 25: Source Menu

    The first letter of the selected name starts to To continue APS, first select the country by blink. Press button to change that let- pressing button and then press the ter and button to select the other letters. RED or “OK” button. By pressing the RED button, you can store APS is running...
  • Page 26: Menu System In Pc Mode

    • Tighten the screws of the Display cable until • Select V Position item by using but- the connectors are fastened securely (fin- ton. ger-tighten only). • Use button to adjust the value. Menu System in PC mode Dot Clock Press the button.
  • Page 27: Sound Menu

    For PIP picture restrictions, see table on Sound Menu page 36. By pressing button, select the third icon. Press the button twice to switch to PAP Sound menu appears on the screen. mode. The items in this menu are described at At PAP Mode, two pictures with equal sizes Sound menu starting page 19.
  • Page 28: Teletext

    image of 1080i format on the screen display Panoramic: from the input terminals. This stretches the left and right sides of a Depending on the input signal or connecting normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to fill the d e v i c e , t h e s c r e e n d i s p l a y h a s screen, without making the picture appear unneccessary blanking or noise at the unnatural.
  • Page 29: To Select Index Page

    text will be displayed on the screen. To Select Index Page • If the programme being watched does not • To select the page number of the index (gen- have Teletext transmission, no information erally page 100), press the button. will be displayed.
  • Page 30: Connect Peripheral Equipment

    • Connect the decoder to the TV with a Scart High Definition cable to SCART 1. TV And Video Recorder Your Hitachi Plasma Television is capable of displaying High Definition pictures from • Connect the aerial cables. devices such as a High Definition Satellite Better picture quality can be obtained if you Receiver or DVD Player.
  • Page 31: Camera And Camcorder

    Camera And Camcorder To Connect To AV Input Connect your camera or camcorder to AV (AV-4) input at the rear side of the TV. • Connect your equipment to the TV via VIDEO (yellow), AUDIO R (red) and AUDIO L (white) inputs.
  • Page 32: Aerial Connection

    ...or through a VCR and satellite decoder. if you have a stereo TV and VCR and wish to obtain stereo sound from your equipment. These leads can be purchased from your Hitachi dealer PLASMA TV or any good High Street electrical retailer.
  • Page 33: Tips

    Sound Tips You can not hear any sound. Did you per- Care Of The Screen haps interrupt the sound, pressing the Clean the screen with a slightly damp, soft button? cloth. Do not use abrasive solvents as they Sound is coming from only one of the may damage the TV screen coating layer.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Specifications DTT Specifications TV BROADCASTING PAL/SECAM B/G D/K K' I/I' L/L' MHEG-5 ENGINE compliant with ISO / IEC 13522-5 RECEIVING CHANNELS UKengine Profile1 VHF (BAND I/III) UHF (BAND U) Object carousel support compliant with HYPERBAND ISO/IEC 135818-6 and UK DTT profile. CABLE TV (S1-S20/ S21-S41) Frequency range NUMBER OF PRESET CHANNELS 100...
  • Page 35: Appendix A: Pc Input Typical Display Modes

    Appendix A: PC Input Typical Display Modes The display has a maximum resolution of 1280x 1024, vertical sync. frequency range of 56- 85 Hz and a horizontal sync. frequency range of 30-69 KHz. The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes. Resolution Frequency Mode...
  • Page 36: Appendix B: Dvd Player Selection

    Samsung INFO Skyworth INFO REVEAL INFO INFO TV/TEXT Sony Bubuko Example To operate HITACHI DVD player, press and hold the INFO button, followed by the “1” button. DTT/TV RGB1 RGB2 MENU S.MODE P .MODE I/II -4-12 GUIDE SLIDE SHOW-ROTATE ..
  • Page 37: Appendix C: Main And Pip-Pap Picture Combinations

    Appendix C: Main and PIP-PAP Picture Combinations - 36 -...
  • Page 38: Uk Guarantee

    This guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries, the adjustment of user controls, or aerial alignment. Any parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of Hitachi Europe Ltd. Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before any service under this guarantee is carried out.
  • Page 39 • It is recommended that a scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scart leads are essential if you have a stereo TV and VCR and wish to obtain stereo sound from your equipment. These leads can be purchased from your Hitachi dealer or any good High Street electrical retailer.
  • Page 40 ...or through a satellite decoder... PLASMA TV RF Lead from Aerial Satellite to TV • Scart Lead to EXT-1 on TV. ANT.IN RF Lead to Aerial Satellite LNB lead ...or through a VCR and satellite decoder. PLASMA TV RF Lead from •...
  • Page 41 connect the TV plug to the mains socket UK plug European plug Power Cord Power on/off Input button ...and switch on insert plug... Plug the mains lead into the TV insert plug... switch your TV on by pressing the On/Off button Front View NB: When the set is first switched on, the set will be in standby and the indicator...
  • Page 42 important note before starting Auto Setup If you have a Video Cassette Recorder or a Satellite receiver connected to your TV please ensure that they are switched on before automatic tuning begins. In the case of a VCR, insert a pre-recorded tape and begin playback of your equipment. These measures ensure that all your external equipment is tuned in during the Auto Setup procedure.
  • Page 43 Hitachi Ltd. Consumer Business Group Shin-Otemachi Bldg 5f, 2-1, Otemachi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0004 Japan HITACHI EUROPE LTD. HITACHI EUROPE S.A. Consumer Affairs Department 364, Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. PO Box 3007 152 33 Chalandri Maidenhead Athens Berkshire SL6 8ZE...

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