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Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; POWER SOURCE; or

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate thes...

Page 3 - Read before operating equipment; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with a dry cloth...

Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; FIRST TIME USE; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; them towards the springs and lift them out.; Plasma Monitor

ACCESSORIES 4 FIRST TIME USE 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5726TSI (P# HL01826). 8. Speaker Accessories (42” only) (P#GM01196). 2. Simple Remote Control Unit CLU-120S (P#HL01861). 9. Speaker Accessories (50” only) (P#GM01234). 3. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 10. Wall Mount Unit WM50 (Opt...

Page 5 - HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION; Power

HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 5 SPEAKER INSTALLATION 42”1. Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below. 2. Loosen 4 screws (A) (two on the left and two on the right). 3. Completely unscrew 4 screws (B) (two on the left and two onthe right). 4. Hook the speaker holders t...

Page 6 - Secure the monitor to the wall as shown below.; Wire; ANTENNA; Handgrips; ST; Stabilization bolts

HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 6 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. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position. To take measures to p...

Page 7 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION; IMPORTANT NOTES

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 7 50 50 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BESTHORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 5’ 10’ 15’ 20’ S S R L VIEWINGThe major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its large viewing screen. To see thislarge screen at its best, test various locations in the room to...

Page 8 - HOOKUP CABLES; ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL

HOOKUP CABLES 8 FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATVcoaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TVsystem, connect the coaxial cab...

Page 9 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; FRONT VIEW

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9 FRONT VIEW MENU/SELECT buttonThis button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. Thisbutton also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. INPUT/EXIT buttonPress this button to select the desired inp...

Page 10 - AVC POWER button

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 10 FIRST TIME USE POWER buttonDisplay Monitor “MAIN POWER” buttonThis power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the “MAINPOWER” to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. AVC POWER button The AVC power can be tur...

Page 11 - REAR PANEL JACKS; Inputs; Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P

REAR PANEL JACKS 11 FIRST TIME USE Component: Y-P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUT 2. INPUT 1 does not accept composite video signal. NOTES: 1. DO NOT c...

Page 12 - Ferrite Core

REAR PANEL JACKS 12 RGB - Analog InputUse this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 22). RGB - Audio InputConnect audio for RGB input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). DVI - HDTV - Digital InputUse this DVI Digital input for ...

Page 13 - CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX; Front panel of AVC; Front panel of AVC; CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES

CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 13 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the followingexamples: NOTES: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played b...

Page 14 - INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER; ANT; CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2~INPUT5; Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 14 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your PlasmaTV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location ofvideo and audio...

Page 15 - CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER; played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVCCenter below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player ...

Page 16 - CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DVI-HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shownon the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player...

Page 17 - OR

17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on theAVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from t...

Page 18 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES; CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The “AUDIO OUT”from the AVC center is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifi...

Page 19 - CONNECTING AV NETWORK; Press the AV NET button on the remote control. Use THUMB STICK

CONNECTING AV NETWORK 19 Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Videoequipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment usingyour Hitachi Plasma TV ...

Page 20 - AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD; There are six steps in the setup procedure (DVD setup example below).; See Remote Control AV NET button usage on pages 27 and 28.

AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 20 FIRST TIME USE HITACHI AV NET SET UP Proper Code Entered from page 21. AV Receiver PV Recorder VCR DVD Move POWER MENU MORE INFO Device Setting DVD Device Code - - - - (Enter code “9999” to uninstall) Video Input No Connection Audio Input No Connection Transmission Test PO...

Page 22 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Cables are optional, except when specified.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 22 Rear Panel of Display Monitor VCR #1 Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R Stereo System Amplifier L R INPUT Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Cable TV Box OUTPUT INPU...

Page 23 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 23 FIRST TIME USE • S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (m...

Page 24 - REMOTE; V NET; SEL; on the remote to light up the buttons shown in; THE REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE POW ER TV VC R CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SL EEP A/ V NET EXIT ME NU CH VO L MUTE PIP PI P CH SW AP FREEZE PI P M ODE PIP ACCESS VIDEO SOU RCE WIZ AR D REC SEL ECT TV/ RGB ASPECT STB AN T LA ST C H VCR PLU S+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C H D VID 1 VID 2 VI D 3 VI D 4 V ID 5 TAPE CD AMP MOD E CL...

Page 25 - LAST

PO W ER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SL EEP A/V NET EXIT MENU CH VOL M UTE PIP PIP CH SW AP FREEZE PIP M ODE PI P ACCESS VIDEO SOURC E W IZAR D REC SE LE CT TV/RGB ASP ECT STB ANT LAST CH VC R P LU S+ S V C S GUIDE /TV SCHD V ID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 TA PE CD AMP M ODE CLU-5723 TSI 25...

Page 26 - NET; MUT; HOW TO USE THE REMOTE

PO WE R TV VC R CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN FO SL EE P A/V NET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUT E PIP PIP C H SW AP FRE EZ E PIP MO DE PIP A CCE SS VID EO SOUR CE W IZA RD RE C SE LE CT TV/RG B AS PEC T STB ANT LA ST C H VCR PL US+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C H D VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VI D 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD AMP MODE CL...

Page 27 - MU; LAST C

POWER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLEEP A/V NET EXI T MENU CH VOL MU TE PIP PIP CH SWAP FREEZE PIP MODE PIP A CC ESS VIDEO SOU RCE WIZA RD RE C SELECT TV /RGB ASP ECT STB ANT LAST C H VCR PLUS + S V C S GUIDE/T V SCHD V ID 1 VI D 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 TA PE CD AMP MO DE CLU- 5723TS I 27 HO...

Page 28 - LECT

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV POW ER TV VCR CB L DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN FO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H SW AP FR EE ZE PIP MO DE PIP A CC ES S VIDEO SOURC E W IZARD RE C SE LECT TV/ RG B AS PE CT STB AN T LA ST C H VCR PL US+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C H D VID 1...

Page 29 - Use this aspect mode to zoom 16:9 images.

POWE R TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL M U TE PIP PIP CH SWA P FR EEZE PIP MODE PIP A CCESS VIDEO SOURCE WI ZARD REC SELECT TV/RGB ASPECT STB ANT LAST C H VC R PL US + S V C S GUIDE/T V SCHD V ID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 TA PE CD AMP MODE CLU-5723 TS I 29 HOW...

Page 30 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL

POW ER TV VCR CB L DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN FO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H SW AP FR EE ZE PIP MO DE PIP A CC ES S VIDEO SOURC E W IZARD RE C SE LECT TV/ RG B AS PE CT STB AN T LA ST C H VCR PL US+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C H D VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VI D 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD AMP MOD E CL...

Page 31 - CLOSED CAPTION will not appear when PIP SURF mode is on.; YP

POWE R TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL M U TE PIP PIP CH SWA P FR EEZE PIP MODE PIP A CCESS VIDEO SOURCE WI ZARD REC SELECT TV/RGB ASPECT STB ANT LAST C H VC R PL US + S V C S GUIDE/T V SCHD V ID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 TA PE CD AMP MODE CLU-5723 TS I HOW TO...

Page 32 - Main Picture; PIP picture quality is not as good as the Main picture quality.

PO WER TV VCR CB L DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INF O SLEE P A/V NET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUT E PIP PIP CH SWAP FR EE ZE PIP M OD E PIP A CCES S VIDE O SO UR CE W IZA RD RE C SELECT TV /R GB AS PE CT ST B ANT LA ST C H VCR P LUS+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C H D VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VI D 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD AM P MO DE CL...

Page 33 - POP MODE PIP; SPLIT; MAIN Freeze; NOTE: PIP modes will depend on the type of signal format

POWE R TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL M U TE PIP PIP CH SWA P FR EEZE PIP MODE PIP A CCESS VIDEO SOURCE WI ZARD REC SELECT TV/RGB ASPECT STB ANT LAST C H VC R PL US + S V C S GUIDE/T V SCHD V ID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 TA PE CD AMP MODE CLU-5723 TS I 33 POP...

Page 35 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your VCR.

POWE R TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL M U TE PIP PIP CH SWA P FR EEZE PIP MODE PIP A CCESS VIDEO SOURCE WI ZARD REC SELECT TV/RGB ASPECT STB ANT LAST C H VC R PL US + S V C S GUIDE/T V SCHD V ID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 TA PE CD AMP MODE CLU-5723 TS I 35 USI...

Page 36 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your cable box.; Turn ON your cable box.; MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:

POW ER TV VCR CB L DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN FO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H SW AP FR EE ZE PIP MO DE PIP A CC ES S VIDEO SOURC E W IZARD RE C SE LECT TV/ RG B AS PE CT STB AN T LA ST C H VCR PL US+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C H D VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VI D 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD AMP MOD E CL...

Page 38 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:

POW ER TV VCR CB L DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN FO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H SW AP FR EE ZE PIP MO DE PIP A CC ES S VIDEO SOURC E W IZARD RE C SE LECT TV/ RG B AS PE CT STB AN T LA ST C H VCR PL US+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C H D VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VI D 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD AMP MOD E CL...

Page 39 - Operating the precoded function for your Audio component.; MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS:

POWE R TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLEEP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL M U TE PIP PIP CH SWA P FR EEZE PIP MODE PIP A CCESS VIDEO SOURCE WI ZARD REC SELECT TV/RGB ASPECT STB ANT LAST C H VC R PL US + S V C S GUIDE/T V SCHD V ID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 TA PE CD AMP MODE CLU-5723 TS I 39 USI...

Page 40 - THE SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL

THE REMOTE CONTROL THE SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL POW ER TV VCR CB L DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 IN FO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP C H SW AP FR EE ZE PIP MO DE PIP A CC ES S VIDEO SOURC E W IZARD RE C SE LECT TV/ RG B AS PE CT STB AN T LA ST C H VCR PL US+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C H D VID 1 VI...

Page 42 - The Power Swivel OSD will not be available for the 50” model.

OSD (On-Screen Display) 42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press AV NET on the remote c...

Page 44 - Use THUMB STICK; P i c t u r e M o d e

VIDEO 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can customize each of the Video Inputs toyour preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. IfRESET is selected, only the selected mode will r...

Page 46 - Use THUMBSTICK; Reset Video; C o l o r M a n a g e m e n t; Press THUMBSTICK

VIDEO 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day or Nightconditions depending on the selected VIDEO mode. Use THUMB STICK to highlight functions.Press down on THUMB STICK to select Reset Video Settings. Use THUMBSTICK...

Page 47 - C o l o r D e c o d i n g; Auto Color

VIDEO 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to adjust the percentage of Red, Green and Color according to the user’s preference.Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. C o l o r D e c o d i n g THUMB STICK Color Decoding Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green 50% Color 50% Tint Noise R...

Page 48 - Audio; Bass

AUDIO 48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio MENU THUMB STICK SELECT SRS TruBass Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return Internal Speakers Audio Source Matrix Surround Perfect Volume Auto Noise Cancel 50% High On Locks Chan. M...

Page 49 - Aspect Mode

49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y ASPECT Aspect Mode Auto AspectAutomatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press THUMB STICK , , to select menu item. Press down on THUMBSTICK to select. A “ ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. Vertical PositionThis function...

Page 50 - CHANNEL MANAGER; RECEPTION BAND

CHANNEL MANAGER 50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV. Use THUMB STICK , to highlight the correct Channel Source. Press the THUMB STICK to select highlighted source. Press EXIT to quit the MENU. Reception channels for ea...

Page 51 - Auto Channel Scan

CHANNEL MANAGER 51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will stop. If ...

Page 52 - Channel; Scan

CHANNEL MANAGER 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Ch# Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 Off -------- 9 Off -------- Chan. Manage...

Page 53 - CHANNEL ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON.; Channel ID

CHANNEL MANAGER 53 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use thisfeature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan-nels a name when CATV signal source is selected. NOTES: 1. If ...

Page 54 - LOCKS

LOCKS 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This 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 for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit secret code number. The factory pre...

Page 55 - Adults only; PG; Motion Picture Ratings Chart

LOCKS 55 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content. Use THUMB STICK or to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once rating is selected, f...

Page 56 - FV; If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit

LOCKS 56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TV Ratings THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: MENU THUMB STICK Sub Category D L S V FV Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings T...

Page 57 - Canadian Ratings; Canadian Ratings English Chart

LOCKS 57 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Eng) THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: MENU THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks...

Page 58 - Canadian Ratings French Chart

LOCKS 58 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Canadian Ratings (Frn) THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: MENU THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Rating...

Page 59 - SETUP; Menu Preference; Setup

SETUP 59 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or on the remote to highlight the function desired. This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use THUMB STICK , to highlight the langu...

Page 60 - Menu Background; Screen Saver Picture’s Movement; Image Power

SETUP 60 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use THUMB STICK , to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press down on THUMB STICK to select the setting.Press EXIT to quit the menu.Select SOLID and background is visible (no picture can b...

Page 62 - Video Power Save

SETUP 62 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition. NOTE: The video in...

Page 63 - Video 2 Auto Link; Set The Color System

SETUP 63 Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video 2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Use THUMB STICK , , , then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically, when the Video2 i...

Page 65 - Auto will turn the; Closed Caption

SETUP 65 Caption 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 the program you are viewing. Text is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entirescre...

Page 66 - POWER SWIVEL

POWER SWIVEL 66 This feature controls the motorized stand for the 32” and 42” models. It allows the customer to turnthe plasma display left or right using the remote control. Use THUMB STICK to rotate the TV to the right. Use THUMB STICK to rotate the TV to the left. Release the THUMBSTICK to stop r...

Page 67 - RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY; USING THE RGB INPUT; This Plasma Television can accept the following signal formats.

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 67 USING THE RGB INPUT NOTE: 1. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the table above. (One dot corresponds to one pixel). In addition, XGA (1024 x 768) and SVGA (800 x 600) for 50”. 2. Always reset AUTO A...

Page 68 - Operation in RGB mode in relation to TV functions are shown below.

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 68 USING THE RGB INPUT No. Item Operation 1 Event Timer Only power on is available. 2 Video Control Contrast and brightness work separately, however, other picture controlsare not available. 3 AV Net Available. 4 Audio Settings Not available. 5 Closed Caption Not available. 6 C...

Page 69 - Display Monitor will display:; SYNC; Without sync

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 69 USING THE RGB INPUT 4. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly. Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical posi- tion, clock, and phase. We recommend you use a signal, which has more than 50% of amplitude of white area at each corne...

Page 70 - Press the THUMB STICK

70 USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 1. Press TV/RGB button on the remote control to switch between TV and RGB modes. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE. 3. Press the THUMB STICK , , , buttons to highlight a different feature. 4. Press EXIT on t...

Page 72 - CONTRAST; COLOR

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 72 USING THE RGB INPUT VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: •Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display.•Press THUMB STICK or to highlight the item to be adjusted. •Press SELECT to select the highlighted item. CONTRAST This feature allow...

Page 73 - Enhances the picture detail.; ENHANCER; RESET

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 73 USING THE RGB INPUT Enhances the picture detail. Use THUMB STICK , to set ENHANCER Off, Low, Medium or High. Press SELECT button to ACCEPT andEXIT to quit. ENHANCER Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100% 50% Set CONTRAS...

Page 74 - NOTE: • Press SELECT to AUTO ADJUST the RGB mode.; H POSITION; AUTO ADJUST; Press SELECT to select AUTO ADJUST.

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 74 USING THE RGB INPUT NOTE: • Press SELECT to AUTO ADJUST the RGB mode. • The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress.• Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUTO ADJUST.• Select a bright image for display while AUTO ADJUST tak...

Page 75 - CLOCK PHASE; HORIZONTAL CLOCK

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 75 RESET Set HORIZONTAL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCKPHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format. Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0....

Page 76 - INPUT LEVEL; NOTES: 1. Lack of raster can be seen in RGB when a 480p signal is input.

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 76 INPUT LEVEL Select the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V. Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0.7V Off Adjust 0 Use THUMB STICK , to select between 0.7V an...

Page 77 - Avoid repeatedly touching the screen.; USEFUL

77 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAYAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap maybe used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place y...

Page 78 - USEFUL INFO

USEFUL INFO 78 USEFUL INFORMA TION • IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused byinterference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electricalappliances. • GHOSTS:Ghosts are caused by the television ...

Page 79 - SYMPTOMS; CHECK THESE ITEMS

USEFUL INFO 79 USEFUL INFORMA TION SYMPTOMS CHECK THESE ITEMS AND TR Y THESE ADJUSTMENTS No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor Picture OK, sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color Be sure external connec...

Page 80 - PLUG and PLAY; TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

PLUG and PLAY 80 USEFUL INFORMA TION This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Playis a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating sys-tem. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that isrunning an operating system sof...

Page 81 - Federal Communications Commission Notice; For questions regarding this declaration, contact:

USEFUL INFO 81 USEFUL INFORMA TION AGENCY REGULATORYINFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag...

Page 82 - Supplied Accessories:; A u d i o Vi d e o C o n t r o l C e n t e r

USEFUL INFO 82 USEFUL INFORMA TION Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • New AV Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote2 IR Mouse cables includedControl Codes Stored in AV Control Center • Two Tuner Split Screen except RGB modes. • Illuminated an...

Page 83 - Home Electronics Division; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day

USEFUL INFO 83 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Hitachi America, LTD.Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service,a network of Hitach...

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USEFUL INFO 84 In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, LTD.Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Man...

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85 INDEX A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Audio (Sound Enhancement) TruBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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