Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; HITACHI; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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...
Page 4 - Accessories; First time use; Remote Control Unit CLU-3852WL; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; to swell or rupture resulting in leakage.; BOTTOM VIEW; IR Mouse Cable
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 gl...
Page 5 - The Table Top Stand and Power Swivel cable; How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television; Wire
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. Securing to a Wall 1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from thewa...
Page 6 - How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television; VIEWING; VIEWING ANGLE
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...
Page 7 - output connection to the TV’s; HDMI; Hook-up Cables and Connectors
300-Ohm Twin Lead Cable This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to anantenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables whichconnect to inputs and outputs located on thetelevision’s rear jack panel and front control panel. “F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial An...
Page 8 - Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions; Television; VCR —; Video Cassette Recorder/Player; CBL —; Cable Box; DVD —; Digital Video Disc Player; STB —; Satellite Receiver
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...
Page 9 - FRONT VIEW; SIDE POWER button; PHOTO INPUT; CHANNEL selector
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 ...
Page 11 - logo and High-Definition; Inputs; IR Blaster; For Service Use Only; Rear Panel Connections
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 ...
Page 12 - Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand.; CableCARD Slot; button to exit the second screen.; OR
12 Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to theexternal audio component input using the subwoofer cable provided. Upgrade Card This card slot is for future software upgrades.HITACHI will notify you if a software upgrade isrequired for your TV. In order to receive writtennotification, plea...
Page 13 - played back picture may be abnormal.; Before Operating External Video Source; and; Connecting External Video Sources; Left Side Panel
The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shownin the following examples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a...
Page 14 - Cables are optional, except when specified.
14 Rear Panel Connections First time use The Remote Contr ol On-Scr een Display VCR #1 Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter OutsideAntenna ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Play...
Page 15 - Tips on Rear Panel Connections
• S-VIDEO, YPbPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has thisfeature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left...
Page 17 - Completely insert the connection cord; HDMI input
17 Connecting External Video Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITHHDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 OR 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connectioncable from the output of the HDTV set top boxor DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel below. 2. With DVI output,...
Page 18 - Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or B-; Completely insert the connection cord
18 Connecting External Video Sources First time use CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREOAUIDO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 OR 4: Y-P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of theLaserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box tothe INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rearpanel below. 2. Connect the cable from the PB/CB...
Page 19 - Connecting External Audio/Video Devices; NOTE
CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MANAURAL AUDIOSOURCE TO INPUT 1, INPUT 2 OR INPUT 5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of theVCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on theright. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of theVCR or the laserdisc player to the INPU...
Page 20 - Rear Panel Jacks
20 Rear Panel Jacks Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control yourexternal Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouseconnector to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remot...
Page 21 - The Remote Control; The Remote Contr
In addition to controlling all the functions on yourHITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control isdesigned to operate different types of VCRs, CATV(Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellitereceiver, DVD players, and other audio/videoequipment with one touch. Basic operation keysare grouped together...
Page 22 - Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode.; or; Press these buttons to select remote control mode.; PAUSE button; How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV; Freeze
22 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off whenthe remote is in TV mode. (See page 21 forinstructions on how to set the remote control to TVmode.) MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. 햴 SOURCE ACCESS ( or ) buttons Press these buttons to select remote co...
Page 23 - ASPECT button
23 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV The Remote Contr ol ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal formatreceived, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. • Antenna-Analog • ...
Page 25 - The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is 999.
1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through theINPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT isselected. Press the SELECT button orCURSOR PAD . 2. Press the CURSOR PAD or to access the next or previous photo. 3. Press the SELECT button to viewTHUMBNAIL. 4. Use the CURSOR PAD buttons , , or and the SELECT ...
Page 26 - ROTATE; counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD; SLIDESHOW
26 ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photoseither clockwise (CURSOR PAD ) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ). SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of thedigital photos. While the Interval sub menu ishighlighted, press the SELECT button to cyclethrough the interval time ...
Page 27 - BACKLIGHT button
LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to toggle between the current andlast channel viewed. VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL ( or ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume(SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., pressthe...
Page 28 - PIP button; Main Picture
28 Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tunertechnology designed for improved viewing enjoyment.This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antennainputs on both the main picture and sub picturesimultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.When a Digital channel is viewed in the main pictur...
Page 30 - The default FREEZE mode is the MAIN; Hot Springs Clay Mask
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...
Page 31 - PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons; These buttons are for operating the TV.; MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:; The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions
Operating the precoded function for your cablebox. This remote is designed to operate different types ofcable boxes. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your cable box (refer topages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of...
Page 32 - EXCLUSIVE TV buttons; The Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver Functions
32 Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types ofset-top-box/satellite systems. You must first programthe remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. T...
Page 33 - PRECODED DVD Buttons; MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:; The Remote Control for DVD Functions
Operating the precoded function for your DVDplayer. This remote is designed to operate different types ofDVD players. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your DVD player (refer topages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your DVD player. 2. Aim the remote control at the front...
Page 34 - The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions; SOURCE ACCESS buttons (; PRECODED VCR/PVR Buttons
34 The Remote for VCR/PVR Functions The Remote Contr ol Operating the precoded function for yourVCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types ofVCRs/PVRs. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system of your VCR/PVR (refer topages 37-38 for pre-...
Page 35 - PRECODED AUDIO Buttons; The Remote Control for Additional Audio Equipment
Operating the precoded function for your Audiocomponent. This remote is designed to operate different types ofAudio component. You must first program the remoteto match the remote system of your Audio component(refer to pages 37-38 for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your Audio component you wish to controlw...
Page 36 - INPUT ACCESS; than once if applicable.; How to Use the ENT Button
36 INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remotecontrol to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access thespecified input of the TV. Setup for this feature isapplicable to the remote control’s normal mode onlyand only applies to the DVD, CBL, STB, PVR and AMPmodes. 1. Select the desir...
Page 37 - Remote Control Codes
37 Remote Control Codes The Remote Contr ol VCR BRAND ..................CODE ABS ..................................1972Admiral ....................0048, 0209Adventura .........................0000Aiko....................................0278Aiwa ..............0000, 0037, 0307Akai ..............0041, ...
Page 39 - een Display
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display thedifferent features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons , , and ) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a different menuitem. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exitfrom a menu. 39 On-Screen Display On-Scr een Display Setup...
Page 40 - Audio; The Signal Meter feature of the Channel; Video
40 On-Screen Display On-Scr een Display Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue...
Page 43 - If YES is selected, the
Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function tur ns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standardmode or use of the PIP modes. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD or to set to ON or OFF. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to the previous menu. NOTE: To pr...
Page 44 - SRS and the
44 Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference andto improve the sound quality. 1. Press CURSOR PAD or to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO toreturn to the main menu. NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusti...
Page 46 - Signal Meter; Channel Manager
46 Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meterand Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to highlight function 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select. Signal Meter Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor...
Page 47 - Channel List
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...
Page 48 - Change Access Code; Locks
48 Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of theselected channel or video input. It can also be used tokeep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled timeperiod that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digitaccess code number. The factory preset code is 0000 . Use...
Page 49 - NOT RATED
Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie thatyou feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once rating is ...
Page 50 - TV Ratings; EAS
50 Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to itscontent. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the TV RATING category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block the TV RATING that you have selected. 3. Press ...
Page 51 - Canadian Ratings English Table
Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feelmight be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block. 2. Press SELECT to block th...
Page 52 - Canadian Ratings French Chart
52 Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various program ratingsthat you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL WHEEL to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block. 2. Pres...
Page 53 - Set The Clock; AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST CLOCK FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING CHANGES; Timers
Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the SET EVENT TIMER or DAY/NIGHT TIMER fe...
Page 54 - Set Sleep Timer
54 Locks Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00 , 0:30 , 1:00 , 1:30 , 2:00 , 2:30 and 3:00 . Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’s D...
Page 55 - Set Event Timer
Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TVviewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set,you can not use this function and the screen below willappear. The message on the screen will disappear after3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to theclock setup...
Page 56 - Menu Preference; Setup
56 Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , , , to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Menu Preference Setup the Language and background of the MenuOSD. Menu Language This feature will allow you to select any one of ...
Page 58 - Once the TV has been turned on using the
58 Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the live videoinputs. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD , to highlight the video inputs. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD , to select your choices. INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on andtune to INPUT 4 when it detects a ...
Page 62 - Learning Mode
62 Setup On-Scr een Display 15. Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen. 16. Press the SELECT button to select YES to Setup another device. Press the CURSOR PAD or to highlight “ No thanks, Im done “, then press theSELECT button to exit the A/V NET SETU...
Page 67 - selecting the device in the inputs menu.
67 Setup On-Scr een Display 14. Select the Test button “Play button” to check the response of the device to this command. 15. Use the CURSOR PAD , , and to highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on tothe next SETUP screen. 16. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select the TV Input that connects ...
Page 68 - Set Closed Caption; PIP SURF
68 Setup Set Closed Caption Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/orsound effects of a television program or home videowhich are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TVprogram guide denotes these programs as or . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD , , and to highlight and select the function to chan...
Page 69 - Set Monitor Out; When
69 Setup On-Scr een Display Set Monitor Out This feature will select the source of the MonitorOutput. Monitor : Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source (CABLE, AIR, INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other A/V device. TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to output the audio ...
Page 70 - Upgrades
70 Setup On-Scr een Display TV TUNER OUT : Available Monitor Out Signals Upgrades This feature shows software information and easyupgrade procedure. This function allows the TVsoftware to be upgraded by using a flash card (MMC CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will...
Page 71 - Quick Start Up
71 On-Scr een Display Setup Quick Start Up This feature will select QUICK START UP options. Set this feature to ON to have the TV tune channels (both Analog and Digital) quickly when first turning the TV on.Set this feature to OFF to save electricity. Selecting ON for the QUICK START UP feature will...
Page 72 - Useful Information; Equipment Care and Troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING; Your; DO; Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.; DO NOT; Avoid repeatedly touching the screen.; YMPTOM
72 Useful Information Equipment Care and Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR T...
Page 73 - Reception Problems; RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:
73 Reception Problems Useful Information IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the televis...
Page 74 - Troubleshooting
74 Useful Information Troubleshooting No. Items Notes 1 Buzzing sound from Plasmadisplay panel. A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quietroom. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzingsound is normal and is not a malf...
Page 75 - Useful Info; PLUG AND PLAY; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION; Federal Communications Commission Notice
75 Useful Info PLUG AND PLAY This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cable Compati...
Page 76 - Features and Specifications; Supplied Accessories:
76 Useful Information Features and Specifications Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3Language) • New AV Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote2 IR Mouse cables included • Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal d...
Page 77 - Set Dimensions
77 Set Dimensions Useful Information 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 98/44.5 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 135.6/61.5
Page 78 - Hitachi; has made every effort to assure you hours of; Authorized; pour; Service Hotline; To locate an authorized; service facility in the continental; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day
78 Hitachi HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, shouldyou require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 statesand Puerto Rico. Each fac...
Page 79 - End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software; END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE; License Agr
79 End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HI...
Page 80 - Appendixes; IMAGE INPUT
80 Appendixes Appendixes Appendix A: IMAGE INPUT INPUT TYPE FORMAT ASPECT VIDEO ID AUTO ASPECT Air or Cable -- NTSC 4:3 -- On/Off (Analog Channels) INPUT 1 & 2 HDMI 480i/480p 16:9 16:9 Off Letter Letter Off 4:3 4:3 Off -- No Info. On/Off INPUT 1-5 S-Video 1 NTSC 16:9 16:9 Off Video Letter Letter...
Page 81 - The
81 Appendixes Appendixes 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight SETUP in the Main Menu and press the SELECT button. 3. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight CableCARD Information and press the SELECT button. 4. To view the CableCAR...
Page 82 - Index
82 A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 42Audio TruBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 83 - Notes
