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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...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this monitor.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.7. ...
ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-W900 (P# HL02042)2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021).3. Power Cord (P#EV01841) 4. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931).5. Speaker wires (for monitor speakers). 6. Speakers (x2) (P# GM01267)7. Speaker Holder (x4)8. Mounting Screws (x8)9. Cushions (x2) REMOTE ...
Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma Television stand as shown below. 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHIPLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION 5 To take me...
Attach the cushions to the sides of the speakers facing the main unit. Cushion Align the cushions to the front of the back case and affix them. Back case FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION 6 ATTACH THE SPEAKER SYSTEM TO THE MONITOR. CAUTION: Make sure the monitor ...
HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHIPLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION 7 FIRST TIME USE CAUTION: Be sure to insert the speaker cables securely.Lock the connection terminal level securely. 3. Attach the connection cables to the speaker system. Connect the copper-coloured wire to the side Connect the silver-coloured ...
HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION 8 FIRST TIME USE 50 50 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BESTHORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 5' 10' 15' 20' S S R L VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its large viewing screen. To see thislarge screen at its best, test various l...
FIRST TIME USE HOOKUP CABLES 9 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors.For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sellaudio/video product...
10 FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoorantenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT (75-Ohm) terminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor ant...
FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 11 FRONT VIEW MENU/EXIT button This 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 EXIT button when in MENU mode. INPUT/SELECT button Press this button to select...
FIRST TIME USE Plasma Television “MAIN POWER” switch This power switch 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. POWER light indicator To turn the monitor ON, press the main power switch ...
FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS 13 Component: Y-P B P R Inputs AV1 and AV2 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 AV1 and AV2. NOTES: 1. S-Video has a higher priority over video input. 2. Your...
FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS 14 RGB1 - Digital Input (DVI-PC / DVI-STB) Use this DVI input for your external devices with DVI output (see pages 20 and 55). RGB2 - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see pages 20 and 55). RGB1 - Audio Input Connect a...
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 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...
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 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 MonitorRear Panel below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR o...
FIRST TIME USE 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. 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 Monitor Rear Panel below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR...
19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES VCR or other external components INPUT R L V S-VIDEO 20 1 8 16 14 12 10 8 64 2 21 19 17 15 1 3 11 9 7 5 3 1 The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the ANTENNA and INPUTS AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4. It does not outputcomponent video. FIRST TIME USE N...
FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 20 With DVI-STB and RGB component setup To component videoequipments. Please use the connectioncable suitable for the terminalform of video equipment. U s e if the videoe qu ipment h as a n S video inp u t termin a l o T t u pt u o o e di v S l a ni mr et o T t ...
FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 21 • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, 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 o...
22 GU ID E A/V NET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off . PICTURE MODE button Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the Day and Night automatic picture mode settings. AUDIO MODE button Press thi...
23 GU ID E A/ V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION INPUT button Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the Seven (7) available Inputs (ANT, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, RGB1 and RGB2). RECALL button Press this button when you want to check the channel being...
24 GU ID E A/V NET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION CLOSED CAPTION (C.C.) ON/OFF buttons Press the ON button to turn ON the Closed Caption and press the OFF button to turn OFF the Closed Caption. MENU button Press the MENU button to start the On-Screen Displ...
25 GU ID E A/ V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION ZOOM button Each time the ZOOM button is pressed, the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at thebottom of the screen. Processes such as compression (thinning) and ...
26 GU ID E A/V NET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR 헆 CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttonsto enter one, two or three numbers to select channels. Enter “0” firs...
27 GU ID E A/ V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL MULTI PICTURE (PinP) Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT, AV1, AV2, AV3,AV4, RGB1 or RGB2). Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the MULTI PICTURE button on the remote control is pressed, multi pi...
29 GU ID E A/ V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL MULTI PICTURE (PinP) Activating the P-in-P mode from the RGB input screenPressing the PinP button one time will display 2 pictures. • This mode can be available from RGB1(DVI-PC) and RGB2(RGB) Input. • The speaker icon can be shifted up and down by pressing th...
30 GU ID E A/V NET THE REMOTE CONTROL MULTI PICTURE (PinP) When the FREEZE button on the remote control is pressed, the screen transfers into the freeze mode. • There are two types of freezing screen mode, Split and Strobe. These are possible to selectat the “Freeze Mode” setting of the Function Men...
31 GU ID E A/ V N ET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS NOTE: Not all models of the listed brands can be operated using this remote control. THE REMOTE CONTROL DVD Player Selection You can use this remote control to operate the selected brand of DVD player by pressing the following butto...
PICTURE 35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Picture Select Return Exit Color Temperature Tint Sharpness Reset Contrast Mode +31 0 + 5 + 5 0 Black/White Select Day Dynamic Reset Picture Mode Day Return Next/Prev Setup Function Timer Audio Picture Select OK Set Locks Captions ...
PICTURE 37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input to original factory settings. Use CURSOR buttons to highlight functions.Press the OK button to set the Reset Video Settings. Use the CURSOR buttons to access other video settings. You can cus...
PICTURE 39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user’spreference in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appearnatural. C o l o r D e c o d i n g Color Decoding Color Managemen...
40 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y NOTES: TruBass, SRS and the ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. TruBass is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs that provides deep, rich bass on any speaker system without the needfor a subwoofe...
41 TIMER Timer Use this function to set the power to standby status and from standby status to ON. Setup Function Timer Audio Picture Select OK Set Locks Captions Language On Timer Off Timer Timer Select Return Exit --Min --:-- ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press CURSOR buttons , to select options. Press CURSO...
42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, andother fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Use this feature tomove the picture around the screen in small amounts, at set inte...
SETUP 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time in Antenna Input. Use the CURSOR buttons or on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup Select Antenna input options from Air, CATV1 and CATV2. Auto Tuning Setup Function Timer Audio Picture Select OK Set ...
SETUP 45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select this feature to manually tune each channel. Manual This feature is used to adjust the frequency data for the tuner depending on the user’s preference. Fine Tuning If set to ON, the power will be turned off when there is no transmission signal and no operation for a...
SETUP 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time in AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 input. Use the CURSOR buttons or on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup Select System 1 for Europe/Asia, System 2 for North America. System Select the Color System that correspon...
SETUP 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use the CURSOR buttons ( , ) to select the Video Input. Use the CURSOR buttons ( , ) to set the Video Input. AV1: Auto, HDTV, SDTV/DVD AV2 (1st Step): RGB, Composite/Component AV2 (2nd Step): Auto, HDTV, SDTV/DVDAV4: S-Video, Composite Select the Video input that correspo...
48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS 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 access code number. The factory pre...
49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content. Use the CURSOR buttons ( , ) to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Press the OK button to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once rati...
50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS TV Ratings Move Return TV Ratings Locks Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Category DL S V FV TV Parental Guide Ratings Cha...
51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Canadian Ratings English Chart Use Canadian...
52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Canadian Ratings French Chart Use CANADIAN ...
53 CAPTIONS Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute is on. Caption 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 entire screen and ...
54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LANGUAGE This feature will select the language options of the OSD. Setup Function Timer Audio Picture Select OK Set Locks Captions Language Move Return English Français Español Language Exit Use CURSOR buttons , to highlight the function to change then press the OK button to se...
55 CONNECTING TO A PC (RGB1 or RGB2) 1. Make sure that the display signal of the personal computer to be used is compatible with the specifications of this device.See "Product Specifications" concerning the specifications of this device. 2. Make sure that the power switch of the personal com...
CONNECTING TO A PC (RGB1 or RGB2) 56 USING THE RGB INPUT 1. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly. Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, clock, and phase. We recommend you use a signal, which has more than 50% of amplitude of white area at ...
57 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 1. Press the INPUT and MENU button, then use the CURSOR buttons and the OK button on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. INPUT button MENU button Setup Function Timer Au...
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 60 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 CURSOR buttons or to highlight the item to be adjusted. •Press the OK button to select the highlighted item. CONTRAST This fea...
61 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE RGB INPUT This feature allows you to adjust Tint in RGB Mode. TINT Tint Color Brightness Contrast Picture Select Return Exit Color Temp. Adjust Color Temperature Picture Enhancement Reset 0 0 0 +31 Normal High Reset This feature sets the clarity of small details to...
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 62 USING THE RGB INPUT COLOR TEMP. ADJUST Tint Color Brightness Contrast Picture Select Return Exit Color Temp. Adjust Color Temperature Picture Enhancement Reset 0 0 0 +31 Normal High Reset Use CURSOR buttons or to highlight Reset. Press the OK button button to RESET to factor...
63 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE RGB INPUT NOTES: • 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 takes place.• If AUTO ADJUST terminates unsucc...
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 64 USING THE RGB INPUT 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 Select Return Exit Reset Clock Phase 0 0 0 0 Reset Adjust...
65 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE RGB INPUT INPUT LEVEL Select the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V. WXGA Mode WVGA Type Frequency Display Input Level Setup Frequency Mode Vertical Filter PC Off Off Off On 0.7V Return RGB1 DVI-PC Select Set RGB2 RGB Use CURSOR buttons , to select between 0...
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 66 USING THE RGB INPUT VERTICAL FILTER Turn On when concerned about screen flicker. WXGA Mode WVGA Type Frequency Display Input Level Setup Frequency Mode Vertical Filter PC Off Off Off On 0.7V Return RGB1 DVI-PC Select Set RGB2 RGB RGB1 This should correspond to the signal mod...
68 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY AND 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 ...
69 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • 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 signal follow...
USEFUL INFO 70 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 connection is correct Be s...
71 PLUG and PLAY This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Playis a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operatingsystem. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer thatis running an operating system software that is capable ...
USEFUL INFO 72 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 against harmful interf...
USEFUL INFO 73 Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement Video: • 852 x 480 Display Resolution • High-Contrast Pure-Color Glass Shield • Wide Viewing Angle: More than 160˚ • 4 C...
USEFUL INFO 74 A B C D E F G Plasma Television with Speakers and Table Top Stand (SET DIMENSIONS) A B C D E F G INCHES 48 1/2 25 1/32 27 1/2 28 1/32 3 3 1/2 11 13/16 MM 1233 636 700 712 76.2 89.5 300
USEFUL INFO 75 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...
USEFUL INFO 76 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...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 77 • The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality. 42.8 Kg/ 114.7 lbs.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 78 S-input connector pin specifications Pin Input signal 1 Y 2 Y-GND 3 C 4 C-GND Fr a me GND 20 1 8 16 14 12 10 8 64 2 21 19 17 15 1 3 11 9 7 5 3 1 Scart connector pin specifications Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 AUDIO OUT (RIGHT) 12 Not Used 2 AUDIO IN (RIGHT) 1 3 RGB-R GND 3 AUDIO...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 79 Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) ( With Analog RGB signal input (RGB2 input) • Make sure that the signal of the equipment to be connected is compatible with the pecifications of this list.
81 INDEX A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Antenna Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Audio TruBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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