Hitachi 42HDX61, 55HDX61 - Manuals

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 6 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...

HOOKUP CABLES 7 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 products. Below are il...

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS 8 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 A (75-Ohm) terminal. If youhave a second antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT Bterminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/...

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. PHOTO INPUTInsert USB cable from your Digital Camera to view...

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 composite video signal for INPUTS 1 and 2. NOTES: 1. DO NOT connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at...

REAR PANEL JACKS 12 RGB - Analog InputUse this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 25). RGB - Audio InputConnect audio for RGB input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). HDMI - Digital Input (INPUT 1 and INPUT 2)About HDMIHDMI ...

INSER T THIS END CableCARD Digital Cable REAR PANEL JACKS 13 After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen below appears. The third screen below will appear if a channel is notauthorized for viewing. Press the EXIT button to exit the second screen. Please take note of all informatio...

CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 14 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...

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...

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 AVCCenter below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player ...

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. With DVI output, conne...

19 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...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 20 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS1. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the AVC Ce...

21 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 “OPTICAL OUT”from the AVC center is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the ampli...

CONNECTING AV NETWORK 22 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 ...

AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 23 5. Follow the steps below to setup your AV network (See page 24 for AV Network Codes). SETUP PROCEDURE (DVD setup example below). 6. See Remote Control AV NET button usage on pages 31 and 32. VCR DVD2 DVD POWER Move SEL Select MENU VCR2 AV Receiver HOME Set Top Box Cable B...

AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) 24 VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODEAdmiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000Aiko . . . . . . . . ....

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 25 VCR #1 Outside antenna orcable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R (PROVIDED) DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player (PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) To a digital IE...

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 26 • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, IEEE 1394 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 this feature. • If your device has only one audi...

27 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate differenttypes of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment withone touch...

28 GU ID E A/V NET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV POWER buttonPress this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remotecontrol to TV mode.) MODE IndicatorTurns on or blinks to show remote control mode. SOURCE...

30 GU ID E A/V NET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV DAY/NIGHT buttonPress this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Day for day time viewing with more brightnessand contrast to compete with room light. Select Night for night time viewing with less brigh...

31 GU ID E A/V N ET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET buttonPress this button to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external componentswith the Plasma TV’s remote control. When you press the AV NET button, the following window wil...

32 GU ID E A/V NET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARDThis function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by thepre-code library, listed on page 24. For example, after programming your equipment to ...

34 GU ID E A/V NET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUTThis feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV. No. 7/10 03/04/03 1632x1232 Vacation Picture No. Date Resolution File Name Jump Slidesh...

35 GU ID E A/V N ET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV Jump Slideshow Rotate Slideshow Jump Slideshow Rotate 5 sec Start Interval 5 seconds 5 seconds.. etc. SLIDESHOWSelect this menu item to start a slideshow of the Photos in the Digital Camera. Time interval selections can be set from ...

37 GU ID E A/V N ET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV INFO buttonPress this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or secondaudio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set. 3:32PM Ant A 122-1 KPBS-D...

39 GU ID E A/V N ET PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B,INPUT:1, INPUT:2, INPUT:4, or INPUT:5). You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another programas a sub-picture...

41 GU ID E A/V N ET PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PAUSE buttonIf you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for amail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the EXIT bu...

42 GU ID E A/V NET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system ofyour cable box (refer to pages 49-50 for pre-c...

44 GU ID E A/V NET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system ofyour DVD player (refer to pages 49-50 for pre-codes...

46 GU ID E A/V NET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT A/V NET GUIDE MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the Audio equipment for operation of the buttons exclus...

47 GU ID E A/V N ET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE “ENT” BUTTON TOACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of the TV.Setup for this feature is applicable to the remote co...

REMOTE 48 GU ID E A/V NET MUTE FAV CH SELECT VOL + CH - CH + A/V NET VOL - MENU INPUTS POWER EXIT POWER buttonPress Power button to turn the Plasma TV ON or OFF. CH+ ( ), CH- ( ) Press the CH+ ( ) up or CH- ( ) down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate the on screen display features when...

50 GU ID E A/V NET PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL NSC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0063Novaplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0618Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0019Optimus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0021Pace ...

VIDEO 54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100% 50% 50% 50% High SEL Select Day Night Reset Video Settings ANT A/B Middle Dynamic Picture Mode Day Night Return Next/Prev Locks Chan. Manager...

VIDEO 56 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEOmode. Use CURSOR PAD to highlight functions.Press the SELECT button to select Reset Video Settings. Use the CURSOR PAD to access other video settings. You can cust...

VIDEO 57 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 Video Move SEL Return Red 50% Green ...

59 AUDIO Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. DRC Digital Output Language Audio Move SEL Return Select 1 [English ] Dolby Digital Off SRS TruBass Balance Bass Treble Audio Move SEL Return I...

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

61 CHANNEL MANAGER Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set ChannelList. NOTE: When a CableCARD is installed, Auto Channel Scan will not be available since channels will be fixed based on what wasagreed upon by you and your cable operator....

62 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y CHANNEL MANAGER This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to ChannelMemory (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your Favorite (FAV) Channels. Select Signal Meter when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This featur...

63 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 preset code is 0000.Us...

64 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 PAD 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...

65 LOCKS TV Ratings Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Category D L S V FV Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings TV Ratings Locks TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart Use TV ...

66 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings English Chart Use ...

67 LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Canadian Ratings French Chart Use CANADIA...

68 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Timers Move SEL Return Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel. Timers Setup Power Swivel Set Timer Rec...

69 TIMERS Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 0:30 Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer 0:00 Move SEL Set Timer Recording Set Move S...

70 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS NOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer.2. The Off Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on by the On Timer and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after t...

71 TIMERS Select this feature to set and record digital channels using your device connected to the IEEE 1394 jacks (ex.D-VHS). Set Timer Recording Move SEL Return Timers Set Timer Recording Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Timer Recording Select ...

72 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y SETUP Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD 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 CURSOR PAD , to highlight the languag...

73 SETUP This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use CURSOR PAD , to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and the SELECT button to select the setting. Press EXIT to quit the menu.Select SOLID and background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu screen),...

74 SETUP Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press CURSOR PAD , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press the SELECT button to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition. NOTE: The video input name will be displ...

75 SETUP Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video 2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Use CURSOR PAD , , , then press the SELECT button to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically, when the Video2 inpu...

76 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y SETUP Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft 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 cov...

77 This feature will select the AV Control feature. Set this feature if you want to control some of the TV functionsfrom an external home control system. Set AV Control Move SEL Return If you want to use the AV Control function, please set the RS232C. Connected RS232C Set Stand-By Mode Upgrades Set ...

78 SETUP NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. Upgrades Move SEL Return Software Version #: Main VXXXX.XXXX 1394 VXXXX.03 MMC Software Upgrade Please insert MMC card before upgrading. Upgrade Now Set Stand-By...

79 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 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 55”. 2. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when s...

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 80 USING THE RGB INPUT No. Item Operation 1 Video Control Contrast and brightness work separately, however, other picture controls are not available. 2 AV Net Available. 3 Audio Settings Not available. 4 Closed Caption Not available. 5 Clock Clock indication is shown. 6 Monitor...

81 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 4. 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 each cornerof the picture, when ...

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 82 1. Press the INPUTS button, then use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE. 2. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. Setup Aspect Video Move SEL Sel Power Swivel This part of the screen sh...

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 84 VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: •Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display.•Press CURSOR PAD or to highlight the item to be adjusted. •Press SELECT to select the highlighted item. CONTRAST This feature allows you to adjust the c...

85 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Enhances the picture detail. Use CURSOR PAD or 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 CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR...

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 86 USING THE RGB INPUT NOTES: • 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 ta...

87 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 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....

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 88 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 CURSOR PAD , to select between 0.7V and...

89 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...

90 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 91 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...

92 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 93 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 94 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...

USEFUL INFO 95 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 96 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...

97 INDEX A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Antenna Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 6...

98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you and Hitachi America,Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HAL-HED"). By using this Hitachi digital television (the "DTV") and its software (the"S...