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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. / CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front ...
5 First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to theclamping screw holes on the rear of the PlasmaDisplay stand as shown below. 2. Using commercially available wood screws, securethe set firmly in position. Securin...
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 side control panel. “F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Ant...
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 (not 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...
The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect your video camcorder, digitalcamera or Digital Video Camcorder 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 b...
14 Rear Panel Connections First time use The Remote Contr o l On-Scr een Display VCR #1 Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter 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 (PROVIDED) ...
• 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 hasthis feature. • 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 output of the HDTVset top box or DVD player to the HDMI input asshown on the Rear panel below. 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from theAUDIO O...
18 Connecting External Video Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREOAUDIO 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...
19 Connecting External Video Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHDIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394TERMINALS. 1. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of thecomponent with IEEE1394 capability, such as aDigital VCR or AVHD (External Hard Drive) DigitalRecorder, to the ...
CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL 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...
Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with a G-LINK feature. This connection is necessary for the TVGuide On Screen TM system to work with your cable box to receive program listings and to enable VCR recording features. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Mouse) connector, then you can use your HITAC...
23 The Remote Contr o l 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 ...
24 The Remote Contr o l POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 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 button...
25 The Remote Contr o l How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV 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• ...
27 The Remote Contr o l 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 button...
28 The Remote Contr o l 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 cyclethrou...
29 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Contr o l When an IEEE1394 device is not connected When an IEEE1394 device is connected 1. Press INPUT button, CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select IEEE 1394. 2. Use CURSOR PAD to select connected device (example D-VHS1). 3. Use CURSOR PAD cur...
The Remote Contr o l 30 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 t...
The Remote Contr o l 31 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 view...
The Remote Contr o l 33 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 bu...
The Remote Contr o l 34 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 40-41 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote...
The Remote Contr o l 35 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 40-41...
The Remote Contr o l 36 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 40-41 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the rem...
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 40-41 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR. 2. Aim the remote contr...
The Remote Contr o l 38 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 40-41 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your Audio compon...
The Remote Contr o l 39 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...
The Remote Contr o l 40 Remote Control Codes VCR BRAND ..................CODE ABS ..................................1972Admiral ....................0048, 0209Adventura .........................0000Aiko....................................0278Aiwa ..............0000, 0037, 0307Akai ..............0041,...
On-Scr een Display 42 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. On-Screen Display Setup...
On-Scr een Display 43 On-Screen 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...
On-Scr een Display 46 Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns 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 previ...
47 On-Scr een Display 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 selec...
On-Scr een Display 48 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...
The TV Guide On-Screen system is a built-in featurethat provides a channel lineup and program listings inyour area. Once the setup process is complete, theprogram listings are automatically updated severaltimes a day. This interactive guide can also beprogrammed to receive listings from a cable box ...
Screen 10: The TV Guide On Screen system will test the codeof your Cable box. No TV, Cable or remote buttonsshould be pressed while performing the automatictest. After the testing process is complete, thesetup procedure will continue, see screen 11. Screen 11: Did your Cable box tune to channel 28?U...
54 TV Guide On Screen Using the TV Guide On Screen System This free interactive program guide provides up to 8 days of TV programming. The advanced program listingsmake watching and recording TV shows and programs much easier. The TV Guide On Screen system consists of 5 main services:• Listings: Dis...
NAVIGATING THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM • Press the GUIDE button while watching TV to access the TV Guide On Screen system. The LISTINGS screen will be presented withthe current show displayed in the Video Window. • Use the CURSOR PAD , , , and to highlight any program, and press the SELECT button ...
56 TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen Icons Icon NAME DESCRIPTION 1. Progress Bar - Elapsed time in current program 2. Info Icon - Indicates Info Box has additional sizes and information. 3. HDTV - Program is presented in High Definition. 4. New - Program is new (not a repeat). 5. CC - Closed Cap...
Five (5) Services: • LISTINGS • SEARCH • RECORDINGS • SCHEDULE • SETUP NOTE : 1. The RECORDINGS service is only available when an IEEE1394 HDD recording deviceis connected to the TV (see page 19). 2. Recording to other devices such as a VCR is available in the LISTINGS, SEARCH andSCHEDULE services. ...
Example: Keyword Search The Keyword search allows you to enter a word orwords to find a program title that matches. 1. From the Search Screen, use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight KEYWORD, and then press the SELECT button. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight NEW SEARCH in the Panel Menu, and then pr...
60 RECORDINGS: The RECORDINGS Service screen displays a list ofpreviously recorded or currently recording programs onan IEEE1394 recording device connected to the TV. NOTE: The RECORDINGS Service will only appear in the Service Bar if an IEEE1394 recordingdevice is connected to the TV (see page 19)....
62 • Use Manual Recording: 1. From the SERVICE bar, use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the SCHEDULE. Press the MENU button to display the Schedule OptionsPanel Menu. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight New Manual Recording, and then press the SELECTbutton to access the Record Options Panel Menu. 3...
How to set a reminder: • Set from the Panel Menu 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight a program and press the MENU button to access theEpisode Options Panel Menu. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight SET REMINDER and press the SELECT button toaccess the Remind Options Panel Menu. 3. Use the CURSOR PA...
67 TV Guide On Screen On-Scr een Display IR DEFAULTS IR Defaults lets you modify the channel dialing defaultsif your cable box and/or VCR is not changing channelsproperly. 1. From the SETUP screen, use the CURSOR PAD to highlight Change Default Options and then pressthe SELECT button. 2. Use the CUR...
68 On-Scr een Display 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 w...
69 On-Scr een Display 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 ...
70 On-Scr een Display 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...
71 On-Scr een Display 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 sel...
72 On-Scr een Display 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 ...
73 On-Scr een Display 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. Pr...
74 On-Scr een Display 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 wan...
75 On-Scr een Display Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep 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 DAY/NIGHT TIMER feature. 1. Use the CUR...
76 On-Scr een Display Timers 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...
77 On-Scr een Display Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , , and 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. Set the Language This feature will allow y...
78 On-Scr een Display Set the Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select shaded or solid. 2. Select SOLID for a black background (no pict...
79 On-Scr een Display 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...
82 On-Scr een Display 8. Use the CURSOR PAD or to choose the brand name of your DVD. 9. Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight the IR CODE Set, then use the CURSOR PAD or to choose the preset IR Code. 10. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the “ POWER ” Test button.These On-screen buttons are called “ SoftK...
86 On-Scr een Display 19. Continue with the normal procedures to setupTV Input, Monitor Out, Optical Out and thelabeling of the source buttons. 20. Select “YES” to setup another device or select“No thanks, I’m done” to exit the AV NETsetup. Setup Congratulations! Your DVD3 is nowconnected to your AV...
87 On-Scr een Display 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 t...
88 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 and vi...
89 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...
90 On-Scr een Display Setup Set Stand-By Mode This function sets the IEEE1394 in Stand-By Mode toON or OFF. Certain digital devices have a power savefeature, in which the device automatically powers OFFwhen not in use (sleep mode). Only by setting theIEEE1394 function in Stand-By mode to ON, will th...
91 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...
92 Useful Information Reception Problems 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...
93 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...
94 Useful Information TV Guide On-Screen TM Frequently asked quiestions continued If I add a recorder or change my cable service, howdo I change my Setup information? 1) Highlight the Setup Service in the Guide. 2) Use the down arrow to select Change System Settings. 3) Follow the on-screen instruct...
95 Useful Information 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 Ca...
96 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 remote control 2 IR Mouse cables included • Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via...
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 97 Set Dimensions Useful Information
98 Useful Information 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 Pu...
99 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...
100 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 Lette...
101 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 CableCA...
102 Index A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 45Audio TruBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . ...
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