Hitachi 55HDT52 User Manual

PLASMA TELEVISIONOperating Guide for 42HDT52, 42HDT52A and55HDT52IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

10 POWER light indicatorTo turn the monitor ON, press the main powerswitch located on the lower right side of themonitor. A red stand-by indicator l

100AppendixesAppendixesAppendix A:IMAGE INPUTINPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECTAir or Cable -- NTSC 4:3 -- On/Off(Analog Channels)INPUT 1 &

101AppendixesAppendixes1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control toaccess the Main Menu screen.2. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight SETUP inthe Ma

102IndexAAccessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Aspect Ratio,

103Notes

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 Antenna InputThe remote control allows you to switch betweentwo separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLEand AIR.  Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4B

12 Subwoofer OutConnect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to theexternal audio component input using the subwoofer cable (not provided). Upgrade CardThis c

The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect your video camcorder, digitalcamera or Digital Video Camcorder as s

14Rear Panel ConnectionsFirst time useThe Remote ControlOn-Screen DisplayVCR #1Cable TV coaxial cable2-Way signal splitterANT INOUTPUTS-VIDEOVL RDIGIT

• S-VIDEO, YPBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc.that have this feature. Use these connections in p

16Connecting External Video SourcesFirst time useThe Remote ControlOn-Screen DisplayCONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT51. Co

17Connecting External Video SourcesFirst time useCONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHHDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 21. Connect the HDMI or DVI ou

18Connecting External Video SourcesFirst time useCONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREOAUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the

19Connecting External Video SourcesFirst time useCONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHDIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394TERMINALS. 1. Connect the

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

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIOSOURCE TO INPUT 1, INPUT 2 OR INPUT 51. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of theVCR or the laserdisc player to

21Connecting External Video SourcesFirst time useYour Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control

Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with a G-LINK feature. This connection is necessary for the TVGuide On ScreenTMsystem to work with your ca

23The Remote ControlIn addition to controlling all the functions on yourHITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control isdesigned to operate different type

24The Remote Control POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 forinstructions on how to

25The Remote ControlHow to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ASPECT buttonPress this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depend

26The Remote Control DAY/NIGHT buttonPress this button to toggle between Day and Nightpicture mode settings. Select Day for day timeviewing with mor

27The Remote Control1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through theINPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT isselected. Press the SELECT button orCUR

28The Remote ControlROTATESelect this menu item to rotate selected photoseither clockwise (CURSOR PAD ) andcounterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ).SLIDESHOWS

29How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVThe Remote ControlWhen an IEEE1394 device is not connectedWhen an IEEE1394 device is connected1. Press INPUT

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

The Remote Control30 LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) buttonPress this button to toggle between the current andlast channel viewed. VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE b

The Remote Control31Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tunertechnology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.This Two Tuner feature allows you

The Remote Control32PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURESelect AIR from the INPUTS menu. Select a channelthat has a 1080i signal. To prevent a pattern burn,o

The Remote Control33 PAUSE buttonIf you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press thePAUSE button. This is convenient when trying towrite down the addres

The Remote Control34Operating the precoded function for your cablebox.This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must first

The Remote Control35Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver.This remote is designed to operate different types ofset-t

The Remote Control36Operating the precoded function for your DVDplayer.This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must fir

Operating the precoded function for yourVCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder).This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs/PVRs. You must fi

The Remote Control38Operating the precoded function for your Audiocomponent.This remote is designed to operate different types ofAudio component. You

The Remote Control39INPUT ACCESSThis optional feature allows the user of the remotecontrol to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access thespecified inp

4AccessoriesFirst time useCheck to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material./CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting

The Remote Control40Remote Control CodesVCR BRAND ...CODEABS ...1972Admiral ...0048, 02

41The Remote ControlRemote Control CodesJasco ...0015, 0153, 0315Jerrold ... 0003, 0011, 0012,0014, 0015, 0024, 0276, 0476, ...

On-Screen Display421. Press MENU on the remote control to display thedifferent features on your HITACHI Plasma TV.2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons , 

On-Screen Display43On-Screen DisplayPicture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night.Contrast Adjust contrast.Brightness Adjust bright

On-Screen Display44VideoSelect VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improvepicture quality. You can independently customize each ofthe Video Inputs to

45On-Screen DisplayVideoColor TemperatureSet this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for a

On-Screen Display46Set Black Side PanelThe BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray sidebars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standardmode or use o

47On-Screen DisplayAudioSelect AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference andto improve the sound quality.1. Press CURSOR PAD  or  to select menu ite

On-Screen Display48Audio SourceMulti-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound)used when rec

The TV Guide On-Screen system is a built-in featurethat provides a channel lineup and program listings inyour area. Once the setup process is complet

5First time useHow To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma TelevisionSecuring to a table-top1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to theclamping screw h

50Screen 4:Do you have a Cable box connected? Use the CURSOR PAD  and  to highlight yourchoice, then press the SELECT button to continue.If YES: P

Screen 10:The TV Guide On Screen system will test the codeof your Cable box. No TV, Cable or remote buttonsshould be pressed while performing the aut

52Screen 16:This screen shows the correct way to setup theVCR with the G-LINK. Please confirm connection(see Page 22). Press the SELECT button tocon

Screen 22:Congratulations! The TV Guide On Screen systemsetup is complete. Press the SELECT button tofinalize.Screen 23:The last screen gives tips o

54TV Guide On ScreenUsing the TV Guide On Screen SystemThis free interactive program guide provides up to 8 days of TV programming. The advanced prog

NAVIGATING THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM• Press the GUIDE button while watching TV to access the TV Guide On Screen system. The LISTINGS screen will b

56TV Guide On ScreenTV Guide On Screen IconsIcon NAME DESCRIPTION1. Progress Bar - Elapsed time in curr

Five (5) Services:• LISTINGS• SEARCH• RECORDINGS• SCHEDULE• SETUPNOTE: 1. The RECORDINGS service is only availablewhen an IEEE1394 HDD recording dev

58SEARCH:The SEARCH service screen allows you to findprograms by the following:• Keyword• Alphabetical• Category• HDTV• Movies• Sports• Children• Educ

Example: Keyword SearchThe Keyword search allows you to enter a word orwords to find a program title that matches.1. From the Search Screen, use the

6How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma TelevisionFirst time useVIEWINGThe best picture is seen by sitting directly in front ofthe TV and about 10 to 1

60RECORDINGS:The RECORDINGS Service screen displays a list ofpreviously recorded or currently recording programs onan IEEE1394 recording device connec

61SCHEDULE:The SCHEDULE Service screen allows you to review,edit and delete Record and Remind events.Press the INFO button while the SCHEDULE Service

62• Use Manual Recording:1. From the SERVICE bar, use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight the SCHEDULE. Press theMENU button to display the Schedule O

How to set a reminder:• Set from the Panel Menu1. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight aprogram and press the MENU button to access theEpisode Opti

64Reminder Notification BannerDepending on your option settings, a notificationbanner will appear at the scheduled reminder time.Press the SELECT butt

CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS:Use this option if you want to change something aftercompleting initial TV Guide On Screen system setup.1. From the SETUP scre

66CHANGE DEFAULT OPTIONS:Use this option to change default settings:• General Defaults• Record Defaults• Remind Defaults• IR DefaultsGENERAL DEFAULT O

67TV Guide On ScreenOn-Screen DisplayIR DEFAULTSIR Defaults lets you modify the channel dialing defaultsif your cable box and/or VCR is not changing c

68On-Screen DisplayChannel ManagerSelect CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antennaoptions, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meterand Set Channel List.1.

69On-Screen DisplayChannel ListThis function allows you to review which channels arelabeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNELMEMORY (SCAN), wh

300-Ohm Twin Lead CableThis outdoor antenna cable must be connected to anantenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).Phono ConnectorUsed on all standard video

70On-Screen DisplayLocksThis function will block out the picture and sound of theselected channel or video input. It can also be used tokeep the TV fr

71On-Screen DisplayMovie RatingsUse Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie thatyou feel may be inappropriate due to its content.1. Use the CURS

72On-Screen DisplayLocksTV RatingsUse TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TVprogram that you feel may be inappropriate due to itscontent.1. Use t

73On-Screen DisplayCanadian Ratings (Eng)Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type ofmovie and television program in Canada that you feelmight be i

74On-Screen DisplayLocksCanadian Ratings (Frn)Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block CanadianFrench programs according to various program ratingsthat you

75On-Screen DisplaySelect TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer andDay/Night Timer.1. Use the CURSOR buttons  or  to highlight thefunction to be adj

76On-Screen DisplayTimersSet Sleep TimerSelect this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments).1. Press the CURS

77On-Screen DisplaySetupSelect SETUP when setting your TV up for the firsttime. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , ,  and  to selectthe sub-menu of your choi

78On-Screen DisplaySet the Menu BackgroundThis function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds.1. Use the CURSOR PAD or  to highlight SET TH

79On-Screen DisplaySetupSet The InputsUse this feature to give a name to any of the live videoinputs.1. Press the CURSOR PAD,  to highlight the vide

8Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsFirst time usePOWER BUTTON(TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD)Turns the selected device on and of

80On-Screen DisplayAV NET SETUP WIZARD ( Example: A/VRECEIVER Setup)1. Press the SELECT button to start the SETUPWIZARD.2. Use the CURSOR PAD  or 

81On-Screen Display15. If you would like to label your A/V ReceiverSource, use the CURSOR PAD  or  tohighlight “ Yes “ then press the SELECTbutto

82On-Screen Display8. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to choose thebrand name of your DVD.9. Press the CURSOR PAD  to highlight the IRCODE Set, then use

83On-Screen Display5. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select“Other” from brand name choices.6. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight“Learning Mode” t

84On-Screen Display16. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select theA/V Receiver Source if you have connected theMonitor Out and Optical Out to the A/VRecei

85On-Screen Display7. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to choose thedevice you wish to learn. (Example: DVD 3)8. Select NEXT to continue.9. Select the DVD

86On-Screen Display19. Continue with the normal procedures to setupTV Input, Monitor Out, Optical Out and thelabeling of the source buttons.20. Select

87On-Screen DisplaySetupSet Closed CaptionClosed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/orsound effects of a television program or home videowhich

88On-Screen DisplaySet Monitor OutThis feature will select the source of the MonitorOutput.Monitor:Select MONITOR to output the audio andvideo signals

89SetupOn-Screen DisplayTV TUNER OUT: Available Monitor Out SignalsUpgradesThis feature shows software information and easyupgrade procedure. This fu

9Front/Rear/Side Panel ControlsFirst time useRAUDIOL/MONOVIDEOS-VIDEOINPUTINPUTPHOTOPHOTOINPUT 5INPUT 5POWERCHCHCURSORCURSORVOLVOLINPUT/EXITMENU/SELE

90On-Screen DisplaySetupSet Stand-By ModeThis function sets the IEEE1394 in Stand-By Mode toON or OFF. Certain digital devices have a power savefeatu

91Useful InformationEquipment Care and TroubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGYour HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection techn

92Useful InformationReception ProblemsIGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by inte

93Useful InformationTroubleshootingNo.Items Notes1Buzzing sound from Plasmadisplay panel.A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is tu

94Useful InformationTV Guide On-ScreenTMFrequently askedquiestions continuedIf I add a recorder or change my cable service, howdo I change my Setup in

95Useful InformationUseful InfoPLUG AND PLAYThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegula

96Useful InformationFeatures and SpecificationsFeatures:• New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3Language)• New AV Network System ControlControl up

42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 98/44.555 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.597Set Dimension

98Useful InformationHitachiHITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISIONHITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours oftrouble free operation f

99End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV SoftwareEND USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWAREIMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User Lice