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2 Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTYOUR 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 ofthese units. To help you operate these p...
4 Accessories First time use Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Ferrite Core on AC Cord (Only 55HDS69) CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electro...
Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to theclamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma TV stand as shown below. 2. Using commercially available wood screws, securethe set firmly in position. Securing to a Wall 1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from thewall e...
6 How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base ; so it needsto be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base. STAND PLATE METAL STEP (2) : Please r...
7 First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television 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...
8 First time use 300-Ohm Twin Lead Cable This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to anantenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono Cable 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-O...
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POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the selected device on and off. INPUTS BUTTON (TV) Accesses the INPUTS menu system. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV. MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV) Accesses the OSD menu system. CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, SAT) The C...
Firmly bind the cables. Thread the square hole with the band. Hook the bandto the claw. REAR/SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW P B P R 11 Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls First time use The Main Powerbutton is located onthe broadsidebottom, under thelabel “MAINPOWER”. SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn th...
12 POWER light indicator To turn the TV ON, press the main powerswitch located on the lower right side of theTV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located onthe lower right corner of the front bezel willilluminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for remote ON/OFF operation. REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your ...
햲 Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to theChannel Manager option to change the signalsource CABLE or AIR. 햳 Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD ( 왖 and 왔 ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD 왘 of the remote control, you can select each ...
14 NOTE: 1. A digital cable subscription is required.2. Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot. If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, theTV will display the following respective screens. After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the secondscreen below appears. The third ...
The LEFT SIDE panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, VideoGame or VCR as shown in 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 abno...
16 First time use The Remote Contr ol On-Scr een Display The RIGHT SIDE panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as shown in the following examples (When connecting DVI signal it will NOTE: 1. Completely insert ...
17 First time use VCR #1 Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna 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 Player DVI to HDMI AUDIO OUT OUTPUT Y P B /C B P R /C R L R VCR ...
18 First time use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y - P B PR, 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...
VCR or Laserdisc Player OUTPUT Back of VCR or Laserdisc Player S-VIDEO R L V Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIOSOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to theright...
HDTV Set-Top-Box orDVD Player DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box orDVD Player HDMICable or L R OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DVI to HDMI Cable or or P B P R HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box orDVD Player HDMI input DVI to HDMI Input CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHHDMI OR DVI CA...
OUTPUT DVD Player OR Back ofDVD Player OUTPUT L R Y P B P R HDTV Set-Top Box P R /C R P B /C B Y VIDEO L R AUDIO CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREOAUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 : 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...
Stereo System Amplifier VCR or other external components INPUT S-VIDEO R L V Optional Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL IN Stereo System Amplifier or DVD Player CONNECTING A VIDEO AND M O NAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ INPUT 5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of theVCR or t...
23 The Remote Contr ol In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs,CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellitereceivers (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic operation keys are g...
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Contr ol POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV,VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending onwhich button is pressed. Refer to page 3...
25 IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT IMA G E INPUT 1 2 16:9 STANDARD 2 Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources likeHDTV and DVD’s preserving the original 16:9aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Dependi...
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Contr ol INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press thisbutton to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle t...
27 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV First time use VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button ( 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 MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again t...
Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT 28 Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tunertechnology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.This feature allows you to view Digital Channels andVideo inputs on both the main picture and sub picturesimultaneously, with separate control.When a Digital ...
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...
31 The Remote Contr ol OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your cable box (referbelow for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control ...
The Remote Contr ol OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FORYOUR 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 below for pre-codes...
33 The Remote Contr ol OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER. This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your DVD player (referbelow for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote contr...
34 The Remote Contr ol OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs. You must first program the remote to match theremote system of your VCR (refer below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR...
different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 35 On-Screen Display On-Scr een Display This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Setup Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio Video Move SEL Select This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. 1. Press MENU on the r...
Timers Locks Channel Manager Audio 36 On-Screen Display On-Scr een Display Picture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes; Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set ...
Video 37 Video On-Scr een Display Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improvepicture quality. You can independently customize each ofthe Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewingperformance and pleasure depending upon the videoprogram being viewed. If RESET is selected, only thesel...
38 Video On-Scr een Display Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for more natural color, set to Standard for accuratecolor . Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off, low, middle and high. NOTE...
Audio 40 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 a...
Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Internal Speakers This function is useful when settin...
A uto Cha nne l Sc a n Cha nne l M a na ge r M ove SEL R e turn 42 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 UP/DOWN buttons to highlight function . 2. Press the SELECT button or...
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...
44 Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of theselected channel or video input. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digitaccess code number. The factory preset code is 0000 . Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL UP/DOWN butt...
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 UP/DOWN buttons to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once ...
46 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 UP/ DOWN buttons to select the TV RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you have selected...
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 UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT ...
48 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 UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to blo...
Alternate Ratings (Example Only) : G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent o...
Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer. 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 feature. 1. U...
Timers On-Scr een Display 51 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...
Timers On-Scr een Display 52 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 automat...
Setup On-Scr een Display Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , , or to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Menu Options Setup the Language and background of the MenuOSD. Set The Language This feature will allow ...
On-Scr een Display 54 Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menubackgrounds. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED ORSOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select shaded or solid. 2. Select SOLID for a black background (no pictur...
55 Setup On-Scr een Display Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the f ive video inputs. 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...
Setup Set The Cl osed Caption s 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 ...
Setup On-Scr een Display Set The Output Terminals This feature will select the source of the Output Terminal . Monitor : Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source (CABLE, AIR or INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other A/V device. TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to output...
Setup On-Scr een Display Set The Inputs Set The Screen Saver OR Set The Closed Captions Set The Menu Options CableCARD Information Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick Start Options Setup Reset The Software Move SEL Select 58 After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, you can access Cabl...
On-Scr een Display Setup Set The Quick Start Options 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 fe...
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 TO H...
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 television...
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 malfunc...
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 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation. This e...
Features and Specifications Features: New Easy-to-Use On-Sc reen Menu Control (3 Language) • Preprogrammed Remote Cont ro l • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement • Input Signal Identification • CableCARD compatible - Contact your local cable operator for mor e informa...
Set Dimensions 65 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 88/39.8 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 151/68.4 B B D E J H G A C I F C D A G E H F L K J I M N N Inches MM Units L M K 44-5/8 4-1/8 4-1/8 28-1/16 25-1/2 19-1/8 15-1/2 12-15/16 36-7/16 20-11/16 4...
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 facili...
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 HITAC...
68 License Agreements End User License Agreement s for Operating System Software OPERATING SYSTEM LICENSE INFORMATION This HITACHI TV incorporates certain open source operating system software distributed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2....
Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public Licen...
70 In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3. You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based ...
71 TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIR...
Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Yes : Selectable No : Un - Input Auto Aspect Aspect S igna l As pect V ideo ID 16: 9 Standard 1 16:9 Standard 2 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Standard 4:3 Ex panded 4:3 Zoom 1 4:3 Zoom 2 ANT Analog V ideo N T S C No 4x 3 Y es No Ye s Y es Ye s Y es Y es AN ...
78 A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 38 Audio Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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