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

2 IMPORTANT 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 these products properly,...

Page 3 - SAFETY TIPS; Read before operating equipment; Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.; PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN; by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.; PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

SAFETY TIPS 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.7. Do not block a...

Page 4 - ACCESSORIES; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5723TSI (P# HL01823). 5. Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 2. Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# EQ00021). 6. Speaker Accesories (42HDT20 only). 3. Two Power Cords (P# EV00832). 7. Wall Mount Unit WM20 (Optional). 4. Monitor Connection Cable (P# EW07193). 8. 3...

Page 5 - HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION; SPEAKER INSTALLATION (MODEL 42HDT20 ONLY); Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below.; Speaker Holder; Do not connect speakers; Core

HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 5 SPEAKER INSTALLATION (MODEL 42HDT20 ONLY) 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 on the right). 4. Hook th...

Page 6 - Rear View; Wood screw two places; Handgrips; ANTENNA

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. Rear View HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 6 To take mea...

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; 00-Ohm Twin Lead Connector

HOOKUP CABLES 8 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 CATV coaxial cable to theANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cableto the ANT B...

Page 9 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; FRONT VIEW; MONITOR

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 - REAR PANEL JACKS; Inputs; Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P; and the components R-Y output to the AVC Box’s PR input.

REAR PANEL JACKS 11 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 standard video signal for INPUT 2. INPUT 1 does not accept composite video signal. NOTES: 1. DO NOT connect composite...

Page 12 - CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX; 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: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played ba...

Page 13 - INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER; 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 14 - 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 - 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 17 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCES; CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER; Stereo System Amplifier

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCES 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 18 - CONNECTING A/V NETWORK; Press the A/V NET button on the remote control. Use THUMB STICK

CONNECTING A/V NETWORK 19 Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equiped with an A/V 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 19 - A/V NETWORK SETUP WIZARD; There are six steps in the setup procedure (VCR setup example below).; Enter code “9999” to uninstall the equipment from your A/V Network.

A/V NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 20 HITACHI AV NET Wizard (step 1 of 6) This Wizard helps you with VCR connections and settings. Would you like to setup or modify your VCR? BACK NEXT HITACHI AV NET Wizard (step 2 of 6) Follow the digrams shown in Hitachi’s Easy Graphic Guide to connect your VCR. Carefully p...

Page 21 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel of Display Monitor; Cables are optional, except when specified.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 22 Rear Panel ofAVC Center Rear Panel of Display Monitor VCR #1 Outside antenna orcable 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 C...

Page 22 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 23 S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connectionsin place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect ...

Page 23 - REMOTE; LEC; on the remote to light up the buttons shown in

REMOTE PO WE R TV VC R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP PIP C H SWA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE PIP AC C ES S VIDEO SO U R C E WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV /R G B ASPE CT STB ANT LA ST C H VCR PLU S+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C HD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD A ...

Page 25 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE; YP

PO WE R TV VC R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP PIP C H SWA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE PIP AC C ES S VIDEO SO U R C E WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV /R G B ASPE CT STB ANT LA ST C H VCR PLU S+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C HD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD A M P MO ...

Page 27 - NOTES: 1. The Aspect Style setting you select for an ANT input will

28 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ASPECT buttonPress this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display con...

Page 28 - NOTES: 1. Lack of raster can be seen in RGB1 when a 480p signal is input.

29 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROLYOUR PLASMA TV MODE buttonPress this button repeatedly to select between Sports, News, Movies, and Music. MENU buttonThe MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. EXIT buttonWhen in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. THUMB STICK/SEL...

Page 29 - ) button until you obtain the desired sound level.; TAKA

PO WE R TV VC R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP PIP C H SWA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE PIP AC C ES S VIDEO SO U R C E WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV /R G B ASPE CT STB ANT LA ST C H VCR PLU S+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C HD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD A M P MO ...

Page 30 - Main Picture; Only sound from the main picture can be heard.

PO WER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INF O SL EE P A/V NET E XI T MENU C H VOL MUT E PIP PIP CH SW A P FRE EZ E PIP MODE PIP A C C ESSVIDEO SOURCE WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV/R GB AS PECT ST B 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 C D A M P M O DE C...

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

PO WE R TV VC R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP PIP C H SWA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE PIP AC C ES S VIDEO SO U R C E WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV /R G B ASPE CT STB ANT LA ST C H VCR PLU S+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C HD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD A M P MO ...

Page 32 - Freeze will only work when PIP is off.

PO WER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INF O SL EE P A/V NET E XI T MENU C H VOL MUT E PIP PIP CH SW A P FRE EZ E PIP MODE PIP A C C ESSVIDEO SOURCE WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV/R GB AS PECT ST B 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 C D A M P M O DE C...

Page 33 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your VCR.

PO WE R TV VC R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP PIP C H SWA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE PIP AC C ES S VIDEO SO U R C E WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV /R G B ASPE CT STB ANT LA ST C H VCR PLU S+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C HD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD A M P MO ...

Page 34 - 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:

PO WER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INF O SL EE P A/V NET E XI T MENU C H VOL MUT E PIP PIP CH SW A P FRE EZ E PIP MODE PIP A C C ESSVIDEO SOURCE WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV/R GB AS PECT ST B 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 C D A M P M O DE C...

Page 35 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL

PO WE R TV VC R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP PIP C H SWA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE PIP AC C ES S VIDEO SO U R C E WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV /R G B ASPE CT STB ANT LA ST C H VCR PLU S+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C HD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD A M P MO ...

Page 36 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS; Operating the precoded function for your DVD player.; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:

PO WER TV VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INF O SL EE P A/V NET E XI T MENU C H VOL MUT E PIP PIP CH SW A P FRE EZ E PIP MODE PIP A C C ESSVIDEO SOURCE WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV/R GB AS PECT ST B 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 C D A M P M O DE C...

Page 37 - USING YOUR REMOTE; Operating the precoded function for your Audio component.; MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS:

PO WE R TV VC R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INFO SLE EP A/V N ET EXIT MENU CH VOL MUTE PIP PIP C H SWA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE PIP AC C ES S VIDEO SO U R C E WI ZA R D R EC SE LEC T TV /R G B ASPE CT STB ANT LA ST C H VCR PLU S+ SVCS GU ID E/ TV S C HD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 V ID 5 TA PE CD A M P MO ...

Page 39 - OSD; Use the THUMB STICK to navigate to a different menu item.

OSD 40 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 A/V NET on the remote control to access the A/V Network menu ...

Page 41 - P i c t u r e M o d e; NOTE: MOVIE MODE 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE

VIDEO 42 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Video Use THUMB STICK or to highlight Picture Mode settings. When SPORTS mode is selected, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 100%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - HIGH, BASS - 65%, TruBass - MEDIUM, PERFECT VOLUME - OFF,...

Page 44 - This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers.; Bass

AUDIO 45 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio MENU THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Locks Ch. Manager Audio Video Move SEL Sel Next/Prev Change Value Return SEL Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Select 50% ...

Page 45 - NOTES: TruBass and the; To enter SOUND ENHANCEMENT, use THUMB STICK

AUDIO 46 Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will stimulate the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls, sportsstadiums, movie theaters, etc. with only two speakers. THUMB STICK SELECT Audio Move SEL Return Sound Enhancement Sound Enhancement Balance Bass Treble Audio 50% 50% TruB...

Page 46 - Press THUMB STICK

AUDIO 47 Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. Audio SourceMulti-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receivinga weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog (SAP) whi...

Page 47 - CHANNEL MANAGER; Scan

CHANNEL MANAGER 48 Press THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. THUMB STICK SELECT Ch. Manager Move SEL Return Ant A Ant B Ant A Ch. Manager Ch# Scan Ch ID Lock 2 Off -------- 3 Off -------- 4 Off -------- 5 Off -------- 6 Off -------- 7 Off -------- 8 Off -------- 9 Of...

Page 48 - Channel ID

CHANNEL MANAGER 49 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 ANT A and ANT B are...

Page 49 - LOCKS

LOCKS 50 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 preset code is 0000.Us...

Page 50 - Use THUMB STICK; Adults only; PG; Motion Picture Ratings Chart

LOCKS 51 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, for example PG-13, a...

Page 51 - TV Ratings; FV; If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit

LOCKS 52 TV Ratings THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return TV Rating Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) TV-Y: TV-7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: MENU THUMB STICK Sub Category D L S V FV TV Pa...

Page 52 - Canadian Ratings; Canadian Ratings English Chart

LOCKS 53 Canadian Ratings (Eng) THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: MENU THUMB STICK Canadian Ratings E...

Page 53 - Canadian Ratings French Chart

LOCKS 54 Canadian Ratings (Frn) THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (FRN) G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: MENU THUMB STICK Canad...

Page 54 - SETUP; Menu Preference

SETUP 55 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 language of your choice....

Page 55 - Screen Saver Picture’s Movement

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 SHADED background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu sc...

Page 57 - RECEPTION BAND

SETUP 58 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 signal mode. Press the THUMB STICK to select highlighted signal. Press EXIT to quit the MENU. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. R...

Page 58 - Auto Channel Scan

SETUP 59 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 two antennas areconnected, sw...

Page 59 - Video Power Save

SETUP 60 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 input name will be di...

Page 62 - Auto will turn the; Closed Caption

SETUP 63 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 63 - RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 64 IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE AVC BOX, THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORECONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D-SUB 15 Pin RGB Cable (Optional) AUDIO OUT Audio Cable (Optional) AUDIO (MONO) L R S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) L ...

Page 64 - This Plasma Television can accept the following signal formats.

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 65 NOTE: 1. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA signal from the table above. (One dot corresponds to one pixel). 2. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing to a new computer (see pag...

Page 65 - Operation in RGB mode in relation to TV functions are shown below.

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 66 No. Item Operation 1 Event Timer Only power on is available 2 Video Control Contrast and brightness work separately, however, other picture controls are not available. 3 A/V Net Not available. 4 Audio Settings Not available. 5 Mute / Soft Mute Available. 6 Closed Caption Not...

Page 66 - Display Monitor will display:; SYNC; Without sync

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 67 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 corner ofthe picture, whe...

Page 67 - Press the THUMB STICK

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 68 1. Press TV/RGB button on the remote control to switch between TV, RGB1, and RGB2 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 the remote co...

Page 68 - RGB2 INPUT; RGB:1 Input does not have “RGB2 INPUT” feature.

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 69 CONTRAST Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. BRIGHTNESS Adjust overall picture brightness. COLOR Select between HIGH (9,300K-32HDT20, 9,200K-42HDT20), TEMPERATURE MEDIUM (7,500K) or STANDARD (6,500K). ENHANCER Enhance picture details. RESET Rec...

Page 69 - THUMB STICK; THUMB STICK; COLOR

70 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 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 allows you to adjust the ...

Page 70 - Enhances the picture detail.; RESET; BLACK SIDE

71 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Enhances the picture detail. • Use THUMB STICK , to set ENHANCER ON or OFF. • Press SELECT button to ACCEPT and EXIT to quit. ENHANCER COLOR TEMPERATURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST VIDEO RESET ENHANCER 50% MEDIUM ON 50% BLACK SIDE PANEL : : : : : : TO CHANGE MOVE TO QUIT EXIT RGB MO...

Page 71 - H POSITION; AUTO ADJUST; Press SELECT to select AUTO ADJUST.

72 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 takes place.• If AUTO ADJUST terminates unsucc...

Page 72 - HORIZONTAL CLOCK

73 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY RESET Set HORIZONTAL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCKPHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format. V POSITION H POSITION AUTO ADJUST SET UP RESET CLOCK PHASE HORIZONTAL CLOCK INPUT LEVEL RGB2 INPUT 0 0 +22 0 MODE:1 0.7V : : : : : : : : SEL TO RESET ...

Page 74 - DO; Dust the screen with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Avoid repeatedly touching the screen.

75 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAYAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used ifthe screen is extremely dirty. Place your Plasma Television away from extreme heat, humi...

Page 75 - USEFUL INFO

USEFUL INFO 76 • 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 following two...

Page 76 - CHECK THESE ITEMS

USEFUL INFO 77 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...

Page 77 - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; Notes on Closed Caption:

78 PLUG and PLAY 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 software that is capabl...

Page 78 - Federal Communications Commission Notice; For questions regarding this declaration, contact:

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 79 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 harm...

Page 79 - SPECIFICATIONS; A u d i o Vi d e o C o n t r o l C e n t e r

USEFUL INFO 80 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 and Preprogrammed Remo...

Page 80 - Home Electronics Division; service; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day

USEFUL INFO 81 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154 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 Hitachi Au...

Page 81 - pour obenir votre copie.; Mississauga, ON L5N 2L8

USEFUL INFO 82 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...

Page 82 - NOTES