Hitachi 42HDS52A - Manuals

6 How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television First time use VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front ofthe TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside lightmay appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screenscan be used to redu...

300-Ohm Twin Lead Cable This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to anantenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables whichconnect to inputs and outputs located on thetelevision’s rear jack panel and front control panel. “F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial An...

8 Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions First time use POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on and off. SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Changes the mode of the Universal Remot e Control to control the device selected. D...

9 Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls First time use R AUDIO L/MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUTIN P U T PHOT O P H O T O INPUT 5 IN P U T 5 POWER CH CH CURSORC U R S O R VOL VOL INPUT/EXIT MENU/SELECT + + - - Firmly bind the cables. Thread the square hole with the band. Hook the band to the claw. REAR/SIDE VIEW ...

Antenna Input The remote control allows you to switch betweentwo separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLEand AIR. Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD ( and ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD of the remote control, you can select each video source. Use the ...

12 Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to theexternal audio component input using the subwoofer cable provided. Upgrade Card This card slot is for future software upgrades.HITACHI will notify you if a software upgrade isrequired for your TV. In order to receive writtennotification, plea...

The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shownin the following examples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a...

14 Rear Panel Connections First time use The Remote Contr ol On-Scr een Display VCR #1 Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter OutsideAntenna ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Play...

• S-VIDEO, YPbPR, or HDMI 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 thisfeature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left...

17 Connecting External Video Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHHDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connectioncable from the output of the HDTV set top boxor DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel below. 2. With DVI output,...

18 Connecting External Video Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREOAUIDO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of theLaserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box tothe INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rearpanel below. 2. Connect the cable from the PB/CB...

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MANAURAL AUDIOSOURCE TO INPUT 1, INPUT 2 OR INPUT 5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of theVCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on theright. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of theVCR or the laserdisc player to the INPU...

20 Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control yourexternal Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouseconnector to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remot...

In addition to controlling all the functions on yourHITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control isdesigned to operate different types of VCRs, CATV(Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellitereceiver, DVD players, and other audio/videoequipment with one touch. Basic operation keysare grouped together...

22 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 forinstructions on how to set the remote control to TVmode.) MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. 햴 SOURCE ACCESS ( or ) buttons Press these buttons to select remote co...

23 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Contr ol ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal formatreceived, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. • Antenna-Analog • ...

1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through theINPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT isselected. Press the SELECT button orCURSOR PAD . 2. Press the CURSOR PAD or to access the next or previous photo. 3. Press the SELECT button to viewTHUMBNAIL. 4. Use the CURSOR PAD buttons , , or and the SELECT ...

26 ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photoseither clockwise (CURSOR PAD ) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ). SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of thedigital photos. While the Interval sub menu ishighlighted, press the SELECT button to cyclethrough the interval time ...

LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to toggle between the current andlast channel viewed. VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL ( or ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume(SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., pressthe...

28 Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tunertechnology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antennainputs on both the main picture and sub picturesimultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.When a Digital channel is viewed in the main pictur...

30 PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press thePAUSE button. This is convenient when trying towrite down the address for a mail order company,recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. Toreturn the picture to motion, press the EXITbutton. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly totog...

Operating the precoded function for your cablebox. This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your cable box (refer topages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of...

32 Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types ofset-top-box/satellite systems. You must first programthe remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. T...

Operating the precoded function for your DVDplayer. This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your DVD player (refer topages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote control at the front...

34 The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions The Remote Contr ol Operating the precoded function for yourVCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs/PVRs. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer topages 37-38 for pre-...

Operating the precoded function for your Audiocomponent. This remote is designed to operate different types ofAudio component. You must first program the remoteto match the remote system of your Audio component(refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your Audio component you wish to controlw...

36 INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remotecontrol to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access thespecified input of the TV. Setup for this feature isapplicable to the remote control’s normal mode onlyand only applies to the DVD, CBL, STB, PVR and AMPmodes. 1. Select the desir...

37 Remote Control Codes The Remote Contr ol VCR BRAND ..................CODE ABS ..................................1972Admiral ....................0048, 0209Adventura .........................0000Aiko....................................0278Aiwa ..............0000, 0037, 0307Akai ..............0041, ...

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display thedifferent features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons , , and ) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a different menuitem. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exitfrom a menu. 39 On-Screen Display On-Scr een Display Setup...

40 On-Screen Display On-Scr een Display Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue...

Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function tur ns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standardmode or use of the PIP modes. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD or to set to ON or OFF. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to the previous menu. NOTE: To pr...

44 Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference andto improve the sound quality. 1. Press CURSOR PAD or to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO toreturn to the main menu. NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusti...

46 Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meterand Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to highlight function 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select. Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor...

Channel List This function allows you to review which channels arelabeled (CH ID) , which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN) , which are protected by LOCK and which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List. 2. Press the SELECT button to select ON or...

48 Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of theselected channel or video input. It can also be used tokeep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled timeperiod that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digitaccess code number. The factory preset code is 0000 . Use...

Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie thatyou feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once rating is ...

50 Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to itscontent. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the TV RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you have selected. 3. Press ...

Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feelmight be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block th...

52 Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various program ratingsthat you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block. 2. Pres...

Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the SET EVENT TIMER or DAY/NIGHT TIMER fe...

54 Locks Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00 , 0:30 , 1:00 , 1:30 , 2:00 , 2:30 and 3:00 . Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’s D...

Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TVviewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set,you can not use this function and the screen below willappear. The message on the screen will disappear after3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to theclock setup...

56 Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , , , to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Menu Preference Setup the Language and background of the MenuOSD. Menu Language This feature will allow you to select any one of ...

58 Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the live videoinputs. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD , to highlight the video inputs. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD , to select your choices. INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on andtune to INPUT 4 when it detects a ...

62 Setup On-Scr een Display 15. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. 16. Press the SELECT button to select YES to Setup another device. Press the CURSOR PAD or to highlight “ No thanks, Im done “, then press theSELECT button to exit the A/V NET SETU...

67 Setup On-Scr een Display 14. Select the Test button “Play button” to check the response of the device to this command. 15. Use the CURSOR PAD , , and to highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on tothe next SETUP screen. 16. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select the TV Input that connects ...

68 Setup Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/orsound effects of a television program or home videowhich are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TVprogram guide denotes these programs as or . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , , and to highlight and select the function to chan...

69 Setup On-Scr een Display Set Monitor Out This feature will select the source of the MonitorOutput. Monitor : Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source (CABLE, AIR, INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other A/V device. TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to output the audio ...

70 Setup On-Scr een Display TV TUNER OUT : Available Monitor Out Signals Upgrades This feature shows software information and easyupgrade procedure. This function allows the TVsoftware to be upgraded by using a flash card (MMC CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will...

71 On-Scr een Display Setup Quick Start Up This feature will select QUICK START UP options. Set this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on.Set this feature to OFF to save electricity. Selecting ON for the QUICK START UP feature will...

72 Useful Information Equipment Care and Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR T...

73 Reception Problems Useful Information IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the televis...

74 Useful Information Troubleshooting No. Items Notes 1 Buzzing sound from Plasmadisplay panel. A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quietroom. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzingsound is normal and is not a malf...

75 Useful Info PLUG AND PLAY This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cable Compati...

76 Useful Information Features and Specifications Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3Language) • New AV Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote2 IR Mouse cables included • Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal d...

77 Set Dimensions Useful Information 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 98/44.5 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.5

78 Hitachi HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, shouldyou require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 statesand Puerto Rico. Each fac...

79 End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HI...

80 Appendixes Appendixes Appendix A: IMAGE INPUT INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT Air or Cable -- NTSC 4:3 -- On/Off (Analog Channels) INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 480i/480p 16:9 16:9 Off Letter Letter Off 4:3 4:3 Off -- No Info. On/Off INPUT 1-5 S-Video 1 NTSC 16:9 16:9 Off Video Letter Letter...

81 Appendixes Appendixes 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight SETUP in the Main Menu and press the SELECT button. 3. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight CableCARD Information and press the SELECT button. 4. To view the CableCAR...

82 A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 42Audio TruBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....