Hitachi 42HDS69 User Manual

PLASMA TELEVISIONOperating Guide for 42HDS69 and 55HDS69IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT)Turns the selected device on and off.INPUTS BUTTON (TV)Accesses the INPUTS menu system.ASPECT BUTTON (TV)Changes

Firmly bind the cables.Thread the square hole with the band.Hook the bandto the claw. REAR/SIDE VIEWFRONT VIEWPBPR11Front/Rear/Side Panel ControlsFirs

12 POWER light indicatorTo turn the TV ON, press the main powerswitch located on the lower right side of theTV. A red stand-by indicator lamp locate

햲 Antenna InputTo switch between Cable and Air input, go to theChannel Manager option to change the signalsource CABLE or AIR.햳 Audio/Video INPUTS 1,

14 NOTE: 1. A digital cable subscription is required.2. Do not insert a PCMCIA card into theCableCARD slot.If the CableCARD is properly installed or

The LEFT SIDE panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, VideoGame or VCR as shown in the following e

16First time useThe Remote ControlOn-Screen DisplayThe RIGHT SIDE panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI

17First time useVCR #1Cable TV coaxial cable2-Way signal splitterOutsideAntennaANT INOUTPUTS-VIDEOV L RDIGITALOUTPUT CAPABILITYDIGITAL OUTPUTLaserdisc

18First time useTips on Rear Panel Connections• S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. th

VCR or Laserdisc PlayerOUTPUTBack of VCR orLaserdisc Player S-VIDEOR L VBack ofVCROUTPUTVCRCONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIOSOURCE TO I

2Important Safety InstructionsSAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTYOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISIONOur reputation has been built on the quality,performanc

HDTV Set-Top-Box orDVD PlayerDIGITAL OUTPUTBack ofHDTV Set-Top-Box orDVD PlayerHDMICableorL ROUTPUTDIGITAL OUTPUTDVI to HDMICableororPBPRHDTV Set-Top-

OUTPUTDVD PlayerORBack ofDVD PlayerOUTPUTL R Y PB PRHDTV Set-Top BoxPR/CR PB/CB YVIDEO L RAUDIOCONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREOAUDIO SOURCE T

Stereo System AmplifierVCR or other externalcomponentsINPUTS-VIDEOR L VOptionalBack ofVCROUTPUTVCRAUDIO OUT VIDEO OUTOPTICALINSter

23The Remote ControlIn addition to controlling all the functions on yourHITACHI Plasma Television , the new remotecontrol is designed to operate diffe

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVThe Remote Control POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode.

25IMA GE INPUTIMA GE INPUTIMA GE INPUTIMA GE INPUT1216:9 STANDARD 2Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources likeHDTV and DVD’s preserving the orig

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVThe Remote Control INPUTS buttonWhen the remote control is in TV mode, press thisbutton to access the INPUTS

27How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVFirst time use VOLUME (VOL), MUTE buttonPress the VOLUME button ( or ) until youobtain the desired sound

Back ofVCROUTPUTVCRAUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT28Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tunertechnology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.This f

29Picture-In-Picture (PIP)The Remote ControlPIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURESelect CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has

3Important Safety InstructionsPower sourceThis plasma television is designed to operate on 120volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a120

30 PAUSE buttonIf you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press thePAUSE button. This is convenient when trying towrite down the address for a mail order

31The Remote ControlOPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX.This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must firs

The Remote ControlOPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FORYOUR SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER.This remote is designed to operate different types ofset-top-

33The Remote ControlOPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER.This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must fir

34The Remote ControlOPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR.This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs. You must first program the

different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV.35On-Screen DisplayOn-Screen DisplayThis part of the screen shows which selections are available.SetupTim

TimersLocksChannel ManagerAudio36On-Screen DisplayOn-Screen DisplayPicture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes;Day Dynamic, Day Norm

Video37VideoOn-Screen DisplaySelect VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improvepicture quality. You can independently customize each ofthe Video Inpu

38VideoOn-Screen DisplayColor TemperatureSet this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for a

Black Side PanelThe BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray sidebars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standardmode or use of the PIP modes.1. Pres

4AccessoriesFirst time useCheck to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Ferrite Core on AC Cord(Only

Audio40AudioSelect AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference andto improve the sound quality.1. Press CURSOR PAD  or  to select menu item.2. Press C

Audio SourceMulti-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound)used when receiving a weak stere

Auto Channel ScanChannel Manager Move SEL R eturn42Channel ManagerSelect CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antennaoptions, run Auto Channel Scan

Channel ListThis function allows you to review which channels arelabeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNELMEMORY (SCAN), which are protected b

44LocksThis function will block out the picture and sound of theselected channel or video input. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit

Movie RatingsUse Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie thatyou feel may be inappropriate due to its content.1. Use the CURSOR PAD ,  or CHAN

46LocksTV RatingsUse TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TVprogram that you feel may be inappropriate due to itscontent.1. Use the CURSOR PAD ,

Canadian Ratings (Eng)Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type ofmovie and television program in Canada that you feelmight be inappropriate in its

48LocksCanadian Ratings (Frn)Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block CanadianFrench programs according to various program ratingsthat you feel might be in

Alternate Ratings (Example Only) :G General audiences. All ages admitted.PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for childre

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

Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, EventTimer and Day/Night Timer.1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight thefunction to be adjusted.

TimersOn-Screen Display51Set Sleep TimerSelect this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments).1. Press the CURS

TimersOn-Screen Display52Set Event TimerThis function will automatically operate the Plasma TVviewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not se

SetupOn-Screen DisplaySelect SETUP when setting your TV up for the firsttime. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  or  to select thesub-menu of your choice.

On-Screen Display54Set The Menu BackgroundThis function allows you to choose from two menubackgrounds.1. Use the CURSOR PAD or  to highlight SET THE

55SetupOn-Screen DisplaySet The InputsUse this feature to give a name to any of the five videoinputs.1. Press the CURSOR PAD,  to highlight the vide

SetupSet The Closed CaptionsClosed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/orsound effects of a television program or home videowhich are displayed

SetupOn-Screen DisplaySet The Output TerminalsThis feature will select the source of the Output Terminal.Monitor:Select MONITOR to output the audio an

SetupOn-Screen DisplaySet The InputsSet The Screen SaverORSet The Closed CaptionsSet The Menu OptionsCableCARD InformationSet The Output TerminalsSet

On-Screen DisplaySetupSet The Quick Start OptionsThis feature will select QUICK START UP options. Setthis feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (

6How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma TelevisionSETTING FOR WALL MOUNTINGSTEP (1) :Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the back of the TV . This m

Useful InformationEquipment Care and TroubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGYour HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technol

Reception ProblemsUseful InformationIGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interf

Useful InformationTroubleshootingNo.Items Notes1Buzzing sound from Plasmadisplay panel.A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turn

Federal Communications Commission NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P

Features and SpecificationsFeatures: New Easy-to-Use On-Sc reen Menu Control (3Language)• Preprogrammed Remote Control• Power Management: ON/OFF via

Set Dimensions6542 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 88/39.855 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 151/68.4B

HitachiHITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISIONHITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours oftrouble free operation from your unit. Howev

End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV SoftwareEND USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWAREIMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User Licens

68License Agreements End User License Agreements for Operating System Software OPERATING SYSTEM LICENSE INFORMATION This HITACHI TV incorporates

Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License i

7First time useHow to set up your new HITACHI Plasma TelevisionVIEWINGThe best picture is seen by sitting directly in front ofthe TV and about 10 to 1

70In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a stora

71TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRA

72Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License

73straightforwardly into another language. (Hereinafter, translation is included without limitation in the term "modification".) "Sour

74a work containing portions of the Library, and distribute that work under terms of your choice, provided that the terms permit modification of the

75or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. 13. The Fr

Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect SpecificationsYes : Selectable No : Un -Input Auto Aspect AspectS ignal Aspect Video ID 16:9Standa

(Continuation)Input Auto Aspect AspectAspect SpecificationsYes : Selectable No : Un - Selectable S ignal As pect Video ID 16:9Standard 116:9Standar

78AAccessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Aspect Ratio, . . . .

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8First time use300-Ohm Twin Lead CableThis outdoor antenna cable must be connected to anantenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).Phono CableUsed on all sta

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