Hitachi 55HDX61 User Manual

PLASMA TELEVISIONAVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display MonitorOperating Guide for 42HDX61, 55HDX61IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS10 POWER buttonDisplay Monitor “MAIN POWER” buttonThis power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manuall

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REAR PANEL JACKS11 Component: Y-PBPRInputsInputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPRjacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or S

REAR PANEL JACKS12 RGB - Analog InputUse this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 25). RGB - Audio InputConnect a

INSERT THIS ENDCableCARDDigital CableREAR PANEL JACKS13After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen below appears. The third screen

CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX14The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES15The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to y

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES16CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdi

17CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdi

18CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 21. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI c

19CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCESCONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cab

2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISIONOur reputation has been built on the quality, performa

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES20CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS1. Connect the IEEE1394 cable

21CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICESCONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIERTo monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier

CONNECTING AV NETWORK22Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video

AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD235. Follow the steps below to setup your AV network (See page 24 for AV Network Codes).SETUP PROCEDURE (DVD setup example belo

AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control)24VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEAdmiral. . . . . . . .

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS25VCR #1Outside antenna orcable TV coaxial cable2-Way signal splitterANT INOUTPUTS-VIDEOVLR(PROVIDED)DIGITALOUTPUT CAPABILITYDIG

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS26• S-VIDEO, YPbPR, IEEE 1394 or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that ha

27GUIDEA/V NETTHE REMOTE CONTROLIn addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate

28GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mod

29GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ASPECT buttonPress this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio.Depend

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3Read before operating equipmentFollow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.1. Read these instructions

30GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV DAY/NIGHT buttonPress this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings

31GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET buttonPress this button to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV

32GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TVAV NET LEARNING WIZARDThis function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it all

33GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV INPUTS buttonWhen the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INP

34GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TVPHOTO INPUTThis feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital ca

35GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TVJumpSlideshowRotateSlideshowJumpSlideshowRotate5 secStartInterval5 seconds5 seconds.. etc

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TOCONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV36GUIDEA/V NETNOTES: 1. The digital device will be automatically recognized if properly connected. 2. F

37GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV INFO buttonPress this button when you want to check the channel being received, the pic

38GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE buttonUse the VOL WHEEL ( or ) until you obtain the desired

39GUIDEA/V NETPICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A,

ACCESSORIES41. Remote Control Unit CLU-3841WL (P# HL02061). 6. Monitor Connection Cable (P# EW07883).2. Simple Remote Control Unit CLU-122S (P# HLO186

40GUIDEA/V NETPICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURESplit Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen.Main

41GUIDEA/V NETPICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PAUSE buttonIf you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to w

42GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your cable box.This remote is designed to operat

43GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROLSET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite r

44GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your DVD player.This remote is designed to operate dif

45GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR/PVR FUNCTIONSOperating the precoded function for your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder).This remote

46GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENTA/V NETGUIDEMY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS:NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) butt

47GUIDEA/V NETHOW TO USE THE REMOTE “ENT” BUTTON TOACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE PLASMA TVINPUT ACCESSThis optional feature allows the user of the

REMOTE48GUIDEA/V NETMUTEFAV CHSELECTVOL +CH -CH +A/V NETVOL -MENUINPUTSPOWEREXIT POWER buttonPress Power button to turn the Plasma TV ON or

49GUIDEA/V NETPVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD ANDAUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROLVCR BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEABS. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Securing to a table-top1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma Display stand as shown below.2.

50GUIDEA/V NETPVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD ANDAUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROLNSC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0063Novaplex . . . . .

51OSD (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 to navi

52ON-SCREEN DISPLAYOSD (On-Screen Display)Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night.Contrast Adjust contrast.Brightness Adjust

53OSD (On-Screen Display)Set the Antenna Set Antenna settings.Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan.Signal Meter Access Signal Meter.Channel List Se

VIDEO54ON-SCREEN DISPLAYColorBrightnessContrastPicture ModeVideoMoveSELSelectColor TemperatureSharpnessTintContrast ModeBlack Enhancement100%50%50%50%

VIDEO55Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight the function to

VIDEO56ON-SCREEN DISPLAYThis function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEOmode.Use CURSOR P

VIDEO57Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user’spreference in each of the four color tempe

58ON-SCREEN DISPLAYNOTES: TruBass, SRS and the ®symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruBass technology is incorporated underlicense fro

59AUDIOUse the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilit

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION650504" Minimum4" MinimumBESTHORIZONTALVIEWING ANGLE5’10’15’20’SSRLVIEWINGThe major benefit

60ON-SCREEN DISPLAYASPECTAspectAuto AspectAutomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen.Press CURSOR PAD ,

61CHANNEL MANAGERSelect Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set ChannelList.NOTE: When a CableC

62ON-SCREEN DISPLAYCHANNEL MANAGERThis function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to ChannelMemory (SCAN)

63LOCKSThis function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed

64ON-SCREEN DISPLAYLOCKSUse MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content.Use the CURSOR PAD  or

65LOCKSTV RatingsMoveSELReturnStatusTV-Y:TV-Y7:TV-G:TV-PG:TV-14:TV-MA:Sub CategoryDL S VFVMovie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockChange Access CodeLocksM

66ON-SCREEN DISPLAYLOCKSCanadian Ratings(Eng)MoveSELReturnStatusC:C8+:G:PG:14+:18+:Movie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockChange Access CodeLocksMoveSELR

67LOCKSCanadian Ratings(Frn)MoveSELReturnStatusG:8 ans+:13 ans+:16 ans+:18 ans+:Movie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockChange Access CodeLocksMoveSELRetu

68ON-SCREEN DISPLAYTIMERSSelect Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings.TimersMoveSELReturnSet Day/Night Tim

69TIMERSSelect this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments).0:30TimersSet Day/Night TimerSet Sleep TimerSet

HOOKUP CABLES7Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors.For best per

70ON-SCREEN DISPLAYTIMERSNOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer.2. The Off Tim

71TIMERSSelect this feature to set and record digital channels using your device connected to the IEEE 1394 jacks (ex.D-VHS).Set TimerRecordingMoveSEL

72ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSETUPSelect SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  on the remote to highlightthe function des

73SETUPThis function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds.Use CURSOR PAD  ,  to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and t

74SETUPUse this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs.Press CURSOR PAD ,  to highlight the name of the video inputs.Press the SELEC

75SETUPUse this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video 2 when it detects a video signal to input 2.Use CURSOR PAD  , , ,  then

76ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSETUPCaption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off.Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on.Caption Mode:

77This feature will select the AV Control feature. Set this feature if you want to control some of the TV functionsfrom an external home control syst

78SETUPNOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure.UpgradesMove

79RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAYNOTE: 1. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the tab

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS8VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoorantenna or CA

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY80USING THE RGB INPUTNo. Item Operation1 Video Control Contrast and brightness work separately, however, other picture controlsar

81RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY4. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly. Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, verti

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY821. Press the INPUTS button, then use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button on the remote control to display the different features i

83RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAYContrast Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture.Brightness Adjust overall picture brightness.Color T

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY84VIDEO ADJUSTMENTSThe following adjustments are independent of the TV mode:•Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display.•Press

85RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAYEnhances the picture detail.Use CURSOR PAD  or  to set ENHANCER Off, Low,Medium or High. Press SELECT button to ACCEPT andEX

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY86USING THE RGB INPUTNOTES:• Press SELECT to AUTO ADJUST the RGB mode.• The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is i

87RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAYRESETSet HORIZONTAL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCKPHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format.Hor

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY88INPUT LEVELSelect the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V.Horizontal ClockVertical PositionHorizontal PositionAuto Adjust

89CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAYAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROLDODust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack.Clean the scre

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS9FRONT VIEW MENU/SELECT buttonThis button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference

90RECEPTION PROBLEMS• IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused byinterference from a

USEFUL INFO91SYMPTOMSCHECK THESE ITEMS ANDTRY THESE ADJUSTMENTSNo Picture, no soundSound OK, picture poorPicture OK, sound poorPicture blurredLines or

92PLUG and PLAYThis Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Playis a system with computer, peripherals (including monito

USEFUL INFO93AGENCY REGULATORYINFORMATIONFederal Communications Commission NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fo

USEFUL INFO94Features:• New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language)• New AV Network System ControlControl up to 4 components with one remote2

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USEFUL INFO96In Canada:1-800-HITACHI(1-800-448-2244)Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pmSaturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pmHitachi Canada, LTD.Digital Media D

97INDEXAAccessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

98END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWAREIMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you and Hitachi A

99END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAL-HED OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR AFFILIATECOMPANIES