Hitachi 32HDT50 User Manual

PLASMA TELEVISIONAVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor32HDT5042HDT5050HDT50OPERATING GUIDEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3FIR

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

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 22). RGB - Audio InputConnect a

CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX13The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES14The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to y

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES15CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdi

16CONNECTING 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

17CONNECTING 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

18CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICESCONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIERTo monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifie

CONNECTING AV NETWORK19Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video

2IMPORTANTSAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISIONOur reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of ser

AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD20HITACHI AV NET SET UPProper Code Enteredfrom page 21.AV ReceiverPV RecorderVCRDVDMovePOWER MENU MOREINFODevice SettingDVDDevi

AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control)21VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEAdmiral. . . . . . . .

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS22Rear Panel of Display MonitorVCR #1Outside antenna orcable TV coaxial cable2-Way signal splitterANT INOUTPUTS-VIDEOVLRStereo S

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS23• S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these

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SAFETY TIPS3Read before operating equipmentFollow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these ins

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ACCESSORIES41. Remote Control Unit CLU-5726TSI (P# HL01826). 7. Speaker Accessories (50” only) (P#GM01232).2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ000

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OSD (On-Screen Display)411. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV.2. Use the THUMB STICK to nav

OSD (On-Screen Display)42ON-SCREEN DISPLAYPicture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Dayand Night.Contrast Adjust contrast.Brightness Adjust b

VIDEO43Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can customize each of the Video Inputs toyour preference to increase

VIDEO44ON-SCREEN DISPLAYUse this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Contrast can beset up to 110% if THU

VIDEO45This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day or Nightconditions depending on the sel

VIDEO46ON-SCREEN DISPLAYUse this function to adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to the user’s preference.Use TINT to adjust flesh

AUDIO47ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSelect AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality.AudioMENUTHUMBSTICKSELECTSRS TruBassBalanceB

48ON-SCREEN DISPLAYASPECTAspect ModeAuto AspectAutomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen.Press THUMB STIC

CHANNEL MANAGER49ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSelect ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV.Use THUMB STICK  ,

HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION5SPEAKER INSTALLATION 42”1. Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below.2. Loosen 4 screws

CHANNEL MANAGER50ON-SCREEN DISPLAYThis feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skipunused ch

CHANNEL MANAGER51ON-SCREEN DISPLAYPress THUMB STICK  or  to review more channels.Press EXIT to quit the menu.THUMBSTICKSELECTMoveSELReturnCh# Scan C

CHANNEL MANAGER52ON-SCREEN DISPLAYThis section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use thisfeature to gi

LOCKS53ON-SCREEN DISPLAYThis function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.It can also be used to keep the TV f

LOCKS54ON-SCREEN DISPLAYUse MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content.Use THUMB STICK  or 

LOCKS55ON-SCREEN DISPLAYTV RatingsTHUMBSTICKSELECTMoveSELReturnStatusTV-Y:TV-Y7:TV-G:TV-PG:TV-14:TV-MA:MENUTHUMBSTICKSub CategoryDL S VFVMovie Ratings

LOCKS56ON-SCREEN DISPLAYCanadian Ratings(Eng)THUMBSTICKSELECTMoveSELReturnStatusC:C8+:G:PG:14+:18+:MENUTHUMBSTICKMovie RatingsTV Time LockEngage LockC

LOCKS57ON-SCREEN DISPLAYCanadian Ratings(Frn)THUMBSTICKSELECTMoveSELReturnStatusG:8 ans+:13 ans+:16 ans+:18 ans+:MENUTHUMBSTICKMovie RatingsTV Time Lo

SETUP58ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSelect SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK  or  on the remote to highlightthe function de

59ON-SCREEN DISPLAYThis function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds.Use THUMB STICK  ,  to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or

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.

SETUP60ON-SCREEN DISPLAYThe time must be set before you can Set Event Timer or TV Time Out.Use THUMB STICK  or  to set the time, and day of the week

SETUP61ON-SCREEN DISPLAYUse this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs.Press THUMB STICK ,  to highlight the name of the video inpu

SETUP62ON-SCREEN DISPLAYUse this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video 2 when it detects a video signal to input 2.Use THUMB STIC

SETUP63This function will automatically turn the Plasma TV on and off, one time only, every day, or once aweek.Use THUMB STICK  to select Event 1, 2,

SETUP64Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off.Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on.Captions Mode: Captions is for

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY65NOTE: 1. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the tab

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY66USING THE RGB INPUTNo. Item Operation1 Event Timer Only power on is available.2 Video Control Contrast and brightness work sepa

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY67USING THE RGB INPUT4. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly. Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizon

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY68USING THE RGB INPUT1. Press TV/RGB button on the remote control to switch between TV and RGB modes.2. Press MENU on the remote

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY69USING THE RGB INPUTContrast Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture.Brightness Adjust overall picture

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION750504" Minimum4" MinimumBESTHORIZONTALVIEWING ANGLE5’10’15’20’SSRLVIEWINGThe major benefit

70USING THE RGB INPUTRGB ON SCREEN DISPLAYVIDEO ADJUSTMENTSThe following adjustments are independent of the TV mode:•Press MENU in RGB mode for on scr

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY71USING THE RGB INPUTEnhances the picture detail.Use THUMB STICK ,  to set ENHANCER Off, Low,Medium or High. Press SELECT butt

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY72NOTE: • Press SELECT to AUTO ADJUST the RGB mode.• The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress.• Allow

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY73RESETSet HORIZONTAL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCKPHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format.Hor

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY74INPUT LEVELSelect the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V.Horizontal ClockVertical PositionHorizontal PositionAuto Adjust

75USEFUL INFORMATIONCARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAYAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROLDODust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories p

USEFUL INFO76USEFUL INFORMATION• IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused byinterfer

USEFUL INFO77USEFUL INFORMATIONSYMPTOMSCHECK THESE ITEMS ANDTRY THESE ADJUSTMENTSNo Picture, no soundSound OK, picture poorPicture OK, sound poorPictu

78USEFUL INFORMATIONPLUG and PLAYThis Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Playis a system with computer, peripherals

USEFUL INFO79USEFUL INFORMATIONAGENCY REGULATORYINFORMATIONFederal Communications Commission NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply

HOOKUP CABLES8ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANELVHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor

USEFUL INFO80USEFUL INFORMATIONFeatures:• New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language)• New AV Network System ControlControl up to 4 components

USEFUL INFO81USEFUL INFORMATIONHitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics Division900 Hitachi WayChula Vista, CA 91914Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics

USEFUL INFO82In 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

83INDEXAAccessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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