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Hitachi 55HDX61A Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. Mode Day Night BiNoise Reduction 48 tow Bcontrast 00 m um B uto Movie Mode M orf Bsrightness mm 1 Management m Decoding Brio a CL Puro Color M 2 Bsharpness m 620 Balance Bcotor Temperature High Move GED Select lie1ack Enhancement M idae Picontrast Mode M dynamic Preset Video Settings 21 Move Select The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without Noise Reduction degrading picture quality Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking The Auto Movie Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3 2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE Auto Movie Mode Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video When film is transferred to video for television viewing the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled This involves a process known as 3 2 pulldown When Auto Movie Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources When using Progressive Scan Component or H
2. Bree DEEA 2 g 1 English Brass digital output a Dolby Digital 1 a LL NB kR Borc g Bsrs TruBass Medium Move Select Return Surround M orf Phudio source M stereo Binternal Speakers M o B uco Noise Cancel M Brerfect Volume E Off Move lt gt Move Return Digital This function allows you to select between Dolby Digital and PCM Output Some programs transmit more than one DTV language option Most will have English as a default language The language function will allow you to select up to 4 language options if available Dolby Digital Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier receiver with a Dolby Digital only decoder it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio PCM Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier receiver with a PCM only decoder it will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DRC Dynamic Range Compression Use this function to compress the range of sound volume By compressing the range of sound volume it is possible not only to suppress the output of loud sound at night but
3. symbol are trademarks of ANALOG INPUT merca I v ST uoo e m LMONO Gu e Eol n 9 09 M 9 y Qmm 4 optical SS f sas Woran or Wei ES n SRS anda symbol vademarks of SRS Labs n cm OUTPUT Y PpOg PCR L 600 60 V L R Y Pp PR R Y OUTPUT To an amplifier receiver O O O with optical input capability DVD Player Laserdisc player VCR HDTV Set Top Box camcorder etc Y PROVIDED tL a digital IEEE1394 capable PROVIDED device such as a Digital VCR or CONNECT TO gt Set Top Box IR BLASTER CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE Cables are optional except when specified 26 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 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 audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack L MONO the AVC Center Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional informatio
4. Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt to Unlock or Lock the POWER SWIVEL Exit OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand Use CURSOR PAD P to rotate the TV to the right Use CURSOR PAD lt to rotate the TV to the left Release the CURSOR PAD to stop rotation The Power Swivel has a maximum turning radius of 30 left and right Do not place any objects on the path of the monitor when using the power swivel feature Before using the power swivel feature please make sure that the path of the monitor is clear of any fingers hands or any other body parts to avoid causing injury When the Picture in Picture PIP or Freeze mode is ON the Power Swivel is disabled CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY 8 AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL LI Ny 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 may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Place your Plasma Television away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Remove the plug AVC Center Display Monitor from the wall outlet if your Plasma Television will not be used for a long period of time for instance when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your
5. m Bsrightness mm lt gt Bcotor 50 Brint E lt gt Bsharpness o 62 or Temperature is 20 1 Enhancement M Midde Picontrast Mode M dynamic Video Settings BPicture Mode vay Night Next Prev 4 Select Return Move Return Use CURSOR PAD 4 or gt to highlight and select Picture Mode settings Day or Night then press the SELECT button to set the mode and return to the Video menu or press EXIT to quit menu Function Night Contrast 91 Reset the video Brightness 53 menu settings on Color current input Tint automatically to Sharpness Day Mode Color Temperature Black Enhancement tow Low Low Contrast Mode Noise Reduction TV Cinema Detection Color Management Off Set User Colors Auto Color Off Off 56 VIDEO Video ANT 7 Audio Mode Day Night a eat Aspect Bcontrast 100 Bright O Chan Manager rightness 50 Bicotor 50 m 50 High Middle Locks Sy Brio Timers D Bsharpness Setup lt gt Temperature 2 9 in 3 lt Y or 1 Enhancement gt Move Sel Picontrast Mode BReset Video Settings Move GED Return Use the CURSOR PAD A or to highlight the function to be adjuste
6. Caution when moving the main unit As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two people are required to transport it safely Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forward using the top and base on both sides of the Display Monitor for stability When moving the Display Monitor lift the handles and the bottom frame as shown below Do not grab the speakers or the back cover when lifting DEM EM c i eee ERO EE LEE o ee 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance However if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts an indoor antenna may be sufficient NZ 3l LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set In order to prevent an internal temperature increase maintain a space of 10 cm 4 inches from the sides back of the monitor and 30 cm 12 inches from the top of the television to the wall To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot for e
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8. Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of ANT A B and INPUTS 1 2 3 4 and 5 It does not output component video HDMI or RGB Y from D 5 Dolb I SY capt Please use Hitachi specified cable TO MONITOR Cable CARD Ij OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio INPUT 4 INPUT INPUT 1 iRBLASTER VCR or other external components 21 JSN 1Sul4 FIRST TIME USE NUI CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Network feature This feature helps to control your external Audio Video equipment VCR Set Top Box DVD etc Once this is setup it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control You can use your Hitachi remote control to control the Audio Video equipment command without the equipment s remote control The Plasma Television AVC Center has 2 IR BLASTER jacks Each IR Mouse cable can connect up to 2 external Audio Video components Therefore you can connect the Plasma Television with up to four components Please see the following example of an AV Network setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio Video equipment VCR and DVD Player CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV N
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10. Info lise Stand By Mode v Control Bupgrades 09 If you want to use the IEEE1394 function while in Stand By please lise Stand By Mode gt Move Select set the IEEE1394 Stand By mode LIIEEE1394 Stand By c9 Move GED Return Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight IEEE1394 Stand By Press the SELECT button to set this option NOTE By turning ON the IEEE1394 function your TV set will no longer be set for power saving Stand By mode The IEEE1394 Stand By function must be set to OFF to return your TV set to the power saving Stand By mode This feature controls the motorized stand It allows the customer to turn the plasma display left or right Power swivel using the remote control This feature is only available when the optional Table Top Stand is Video Audio Aspect MENU Chan Manager Locks gt gt Primers 2 Setup lt gt or Power Swivel Move Sel BPower Swivel g Unlocked 4 Move Set Use the CURSOR PAD 4 or gt to unlock or lock the Power Swivel Exit OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand Use CURSOR PAD P to rotate the TV to the right Use CURSOR PAD to rotate the TV to the left e the RSOR PAD to rotation The Power Swivel has a maximum turning rad
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12. AUDIO EO LI MONO R INPUT OUTPUT 5 V L R OUTPUT OUTPUT S VHS Video camera Back of VCR 31 0 47 Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks If you do not the played back picture may be abnormal If you have a S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable If you have a mono VCR insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your AVC box S VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder use the S VIDEO cable in place of the VIDEO cable CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc player DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features For best performance video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu Use the CURSOR PAD A and V to select the Antenna or Input of your choice Then press
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14. TIMERS Set Timer Select this feature to set and record digital channels using your device connected to the IEEE 1394 jacks ex Recording D VHS Bset The Clock a se Timer Recording q Bset Steep Timer a Recordi AM gt AM 2 01 2005 lise Day Night Timer a Ant A DVHS1 Bset Event Timer a gt Record2 AM gt AM 2 01 2005 Timer Recording a Ant A DVHS1 Move Select do Record3 AM gt AM 2 01 2005 me Ant A DVHS1 O Record4 AM gt AM Jan 01 2005 Ant DVHS1 Move Return Use CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight Record 1 Record 2 Record 3 or Record 4 Use CURSOR PAD P A and Y to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD P A and V to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR A and to highlight and select FINISH TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD P A and V to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD P to highlight the MONTH Use CURSOR PAD A to select a MONTH or CURSOR PAD V to select Daily Weekly Sunday to Monday Use CURSOR PAD A to return to MONTH Use CURSOR A and V to highlight and select the DAY of the MONTH Use CURSOR PAD P A and V to highlight and select the YEAR Use CURSOR PAD gt A and Y to highlight and select ANT C channel to be recorded
15. 79 AV IdSIG N33HD2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP Upgrades It shows software information and easy upgrade procedure This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a flash card MMC If a future software upgrade is required for your TV Hitachi will notify and provide you with a flash card In order to receive written notification and the flash card please complete and return the warranty card gt Info v Control g Software Version Main VXXXX XXXX pgrades 1394 VXXXX 03 Bset Stand By Mode gt Move Select Si gt MMC Software Upgrade Upgrade Now or Please insert MMC card before upgrading Move Return Insert MMC card then press the CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight Upgrade Now Press the SELECT button to select and start upgrading NOTE Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade When this happens repeat the upgrade procedure This function sets the IEEE1394 in Stand By Mode to ON or OFF Certain digital devices have a power save feature in which the device automatically powers OFF when not in use sleep mode Only by setting the IEEE1394 function in Stand By mode to ON will the TV be able to control a device that is in sleep mode Set Stand By Mode
16. Not Setup Not Setup VCR Not Setup Not Setup Ce DVD Set Top Box VCR2 Not Setup Not Setup 2 DVD2 DVD3 Custom AVR meme Not Setup Not Setup VCR VCR3 Custom PVR Not Setup Not Setup CBL Not Setup Not Setup 2 VCR2 2 PVR2 Custom STB Not Setup Not Setup AV Receiver 2 CBL2 Custom Custom EN Not Setup Not Setup PV Recorder STB2 Custom 2 Cable Box List BACK SETUP MODIFY EXIT SEL Select gt Move Select 14 Select EXIT to quit 6 Using the remote enter the four digit Device Code for your equipment found on page 25 7 Use the CURSOR PAD V to select Video Input Press the CURSOR PADS 4 or gt to set the INPUT to which your device is connected 8 Repeat step 7 for Audio Input If the DVD is connected to the TV select Using TV If the DVD is connected to an external amplifier select no connection 9 Press CURSOR PAD to select Transmission Test Press the CURSOR PADS lt or gt to select Power Play or CH UP softkeys before pressing the SELECT button to perform a Transmission Test of the softkey selected If the device responds then it is properly set up Select OK If the Transmission Test failed try another code HITACHI AV NET SET UP DVD Device Code e Enter Code 9999 to uninstall Video Input No Connection Audio Input No Connection Transmission Test POWER PL
17. Medium Locks Surround Off Timer Cet Phudio source Stereo O Setup L Biinternal Speakers On Power Swivel B Noise Cancel Off SCREEN DISPLAY ON Move Sel Brerfect Volume Off Return n Move amp Press CURSOR PAD A or V to select menu item Press CURSOR PAD 4 or gt to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the MENU or select AUDIO to return to the main menu NOTE If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting treble The additional menu items Bass and Balance can be selected and adjusted in the same manner Treble This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers SRSCO aum TruBass is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs that provides deep rich bass on any speaker system without the need for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components For systems with a subwoofer TruBass complements and enhances the bass performance This feature can be set to Off Low Medium and High NOTES TruBass SRS and the C symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Matrix Surround The Matrix Surround features the spacious sound effe
18. 480 640 480 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1280 1024 1280 1024 Recommended Signal List 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 setting new display setting or when changing to a new computer see page 75 LAdNI 898 3H1 ONISN USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 2 The new setting horizontal position vertical position clock and phase of the signal will be stored The monitor can store up to 13 settings in addition to the 15 pre set signal timing Any additional new settings more than 15 will over write the first user s setting second setting and so on 3 Operation in RGB mode in relation to TV functions are shown below No Contrast and brightness work separately however other picture controls are not available Available Not available Closed Caption Not available Clock indication is shown Monitor Out Both picture and audio are not available Not available Auto Link Not Available 82 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY fet 4 Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position vertica
19. Main Picture Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub picture evenly on the screen Main Picture Sub Picture SURF MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels those set in memory and displays them as PIP sub pictures or Thumbnail channels Selecting individual sub pictures while in Surf mode is not available PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP MODES PIP Mode Main e NTSC 480i 480p 720p 1080i POP NTSC Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes PIP 4x3 1080i Yes Yes PIP 16x9 1080i Yes Yes Yes SPLIT NTSC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 12 Pix 42 PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 2 PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub picture press the PAUSE button This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company recording statistics for a sporting event etc To return the picture to motion press the EXIT button Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to toggle between FREEZE modes Main Freeze SPLIT and STROBE Freeze gt gt MAIN FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will show in the Main Picture Press the EXIT button to retu
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21. PV Recorder STB2 Custom Cable Box List BACK SETUP MODIFY Move Select 6 Using the remote enter the four digit Device Code for your equipment found on page 25 7 Use the CURSOR PAD V to select AV Input Press the CURSOR PAD lt or P to set the INPUT to which your device is connected 8 Use the CURSOR PAD Y to select Internal Speakers Speakers to ON or OFF then press SELECT to set the option chosen 9 Press CURSOR PAD Y to select Transmission Test Press the CURSOR PADS lt or select Power Play or CH UP softkeys before pressing the SELECT button to perform a Transmission Test of the softkey selected If the device responds then it is properly set up Select OK If the Transmission Test failed try another code HITACHI AV NET SET UP AV Receiver Device Code CEnter Code AV Input Internal Speakers On Off 9999 to uninstall Input4 POWER PLAY EXIT CH UP Transmission Test BACK n Move Input 24 10 If OK was selected and the 4 digit code was invalid the screen below appears then goes back to the Device Code entry screen ATTENTION Find your AVR 4 digit manufacturers code and enter it here 11 Repeat Device Setup procedure until the Source SRC Setting Screen appears This screen allows you to assign a label for each Source S
22. TIMERS Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minute increments Timers The Clock Bet Sleep Timer Day Night Timer Event Timer Bset Timer Recording Move Set amp Timers The Clock Sleep Timer 30 Day Night Timer Event Timer Timer Recording Move GE Set Press the CURSOR PAD lt or gt 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 Timers The Clock Steep Timer lise Day Night Timer Event Timer Timer Recording Move Select Y 8 Select this feature to activate set your TV s Day Night Picture Mode automatically lise Day Night Timer q Activate Day Mode On 12 00 AM Day Mode Off 12 00 AM Move Return Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to activate the Day Night Timer Use the CURSOR PADS to select Day Mode On and to set it s timer Use the CURSOR PADS to select Day Mode Off and to set it s timer Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET DAY NIGHT TIMER to return to the previous menu 71 AV I1dSIG N33HD2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY TI
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24. Connect Air to Ant A only 2 Move Select r Ccable Source lt gt Cable 1 O Cable 2 x Move E Return Press CURSOR PAD A V to highlight function then press the SELECT button to select Press the EXIT button to quit or select SET THE ANTENNA to return to the previous MENU NOTE When a CableCARD is installed antenna settings will be set automatically to Connect Cable to Ant A only Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active Analog and Digital channels in Auto Channel Scan memory Chan Manager The Antenna a B uto chan scan B uto Chan scan gt Ant A Bsignai Meter a Auto Channel Scan List a lt gt Start Reset Move Select Cet lt Auto Channel Scan Start Reset c9 4 Move Return Press CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight Ant A or Ant B Press CURSOR PAD lt or gt to highlight the Start or Clear option Press the SELECT button to start Auto Channel Scan NOTE When a CableCARD is installed Auto Channel Scan will not be available since channels will be fixed based on what was agreed upon by you and your cable operator 63 AV I1dSIG N33HD2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY CHANNEL MANAGER Signal Meter Select Signal Meter when using an indoor or outdoor antenna This feature will show the signal st
25. Menu Preference MENU O Video Audio Aspect Chan Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel gt Move Sel This feature will allow you to select one of three different languages for all on screen displays Prenu Preference Bscreen Saver The Inputs lt gt lise Black Side Panel Cet Closed Captions Bset Monitor out Move Select Setup Preference d The Language Ge English OFrancais O Espafiol m Set The Menu Background Shaded OSolid Move Return Brenu Preference p Set Language C English OFrancais O Espa ol m Set The Menu Background 4 Shaded Solid 4 Move Select Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt to highlight the language of your choice Press SELECT to select the highlighted language Press EXIT to quit the menu select MENU PREFERENCE to return to the previous menu 74 SETUP Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds Preference a p Set The Language English OFrench OSpanish Shaded O Solid The Menu Background Move Select Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt to highlight SET THE
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27. Use CURSOR PAD gt A and Y to highlight and select 1394 Device to be used box nsganBat meaa Connect the IEEE1394 devices before using this feature 2 The Timer Recording has priority over the Event Timer If the Timer Recording is set at the same time as the Event Timer or overlaps with each other the TV will only perform the function of the Timer Recording 73 AV I1dSIG N33HD2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP Setu p Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time Use the CURSOR PAD A or V on the remote to highlight the function desired MENU Ore Video Audio Aspect Chan Manager Locks Timers Power Swivel 4 gt Move Sel Preference Biscreen Saver Bet The Inputs lt Black Side Panel Closed Captions lise Monitor out Move GED Return z or Setup Preference Biscreen Saver The Inputs Black Side Panel Closed Captions Pset Monitor out Move Select Info control Stand By Mode Return 09 c 9 Use CURSOR PAD V gt to select the sub menu of your choice Press the SELECT butto n to select
28. Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video 2 when it detects a video signal to input 2 lise The Inputs Be The Inputs a List List Videol AVR DVD O PVR O STB2 Videol O AVR DVD O PVR O STB2 Video2 O O DVD2 O PVR2 O VCR Video2 gt O DVD2 O PVR2 Video3 ODVD3 OSAT O VCR2 Videos ObDvD3 OSAT O VCR2 Video4 O CBL2 OLD O STB O VCR3 Video4 O CBL2 OLD OSTB O VCR3 Video5 Q Reset Video5 QReset Auto Link CY ETETA O Auto O Remote off Auto O Remote Off Video Power Save Video Power Save Move Return Move Return Use CURSOR PAD V 4 and gt 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 input device is turned on This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR laserdisc player or DVD player When REMOTE is selected the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically when the Video2 input device is turned on VCR laserdisc or DVD and any of the buttons on your remote control is pressed Select Off to disable this function Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE INPUTS to return to the previous menu Once the TV has been turned on using the AUTO
29. 2 I or ODD Z 4 AAAS 08 lt 7 10 1 03 04 03 Date 1632x1232 k Resolution Vacation 4 1 JUMP Select this menu item to view the chosen picture number 4 h ideshow Rotate Sy Jump Please Enter Picture Number G Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is 999 Press INFO button to show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view plus other information in individual photos Digital photos recorded on a DVD RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input Certain types of digital cameras may not work with this Photo Input Digital cameras with low battery power may not properly display your photos in this input The screen may show Input device not detected if the digital camera s large capacity memory is fully loaded Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your Photo Input connections The screen may show Input device not detected due to slow access time on some digital cameras Please wait 1 or 2 minutes before checking your Photo Input connections 36 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV
30. 4 3 signals in standard mode Feature to display dialogue text Set Monitor Out source Select to access CableCARD information Select to set RS232C feature Select to upgrade TV software Set the IEEE 1394 function in stand by Power Swivel enabled Control the Motorized Table Top Stand Optional see page 4 Power Swivel disabled The Signal Meter feature of the Channel Manager OSD is only available for Digital signals The CableCARD information feature of the Setup OSD is only available when a CableCARD from your cable operator is installed in the rear panel of the Audio Video Control Center AVC The Power Swivel feature is only available when the optional Table Top Stand is connected 55 AV1dSIG N33HDS NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO Video Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality You can independently customize each of the Video Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed If RESET is selected only the selected input will reset to initial conditions Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance Video BA MENU Q Brower swivel E r Move Sel E lt gt or Mode M Pay Night
31. Channel Scan 63 36 37 Clock Picture Mode 56 gic Vo Pap p RA po des 89 fPicture in Picture 41 43 70 Position RGB Input Closed Captions Horizontal 88 8 cs iae napi vache epa n a RC arae 78 WEG oum rotia t tUe p gaan tase Sons 88 Color Management 58 Color Decoding 59 R Color Temperature 57 ea ace iao Sede Vai DR ERE i 57 Remote Control Contrast 57 Functions 28 52 Contrast Mode 57 Programming Codes 51 52 Installing Batteries 4 E R G B x acr doe eRe 26 81 90 Event Timer 72 S External Video Source 14 22 Screen 75 F iue 57 Speakers 60 Favorite Channel 40 Connecting External Speakers IDCM HEREDES 21 EU Rota dic UR RR dE UR 29 Internal a ds RAS RE ER 60 Split Mode sda
32. DEVICE MAKER DEVICE MODEL Counter 00 11 30 DVHS1 POWER 00 00 00 m n e ANT In Out i 2 Move Select Use CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight connected device example D VHS1 Use CURSOR PAD P to select connected device example D VHS1 Use CURSOR PAD cursors to highlight POWER Press the SELECT button to power on the device Use CURSOR PAD cursors to select D VHS operation Press down on the CURSOR PAD to enable the selected operation Use CURSOR PAD cursors to highlight the TV IN OUT operation Press down on CURSOR PAD to select TV IN is DVHS TV OUT is ANTA The digital device will be automatically recognized if properly connected Four 4 IEEE1394 devices can be listed on the menu but only 1 device at a time can be used If a fifth device is connected it will replace the first device on the menu list This TV s IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with a DV camcorder Digital Video Camcorder or a PC The On Screen Display will not disappear until the EXIT button is pressed Not all devices with IEEE1394 capability are compatible with this TV Any compatibility problems with other manufacturers devices should be brought to the attention of those manufacturers TV IN OUT functions are not available when DVHS is in playback or recording 38 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 15 INFO button Press this button when you want t
33. LINK feature it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again To do this turn your VCR laserdisc or DVD player OFF This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above When using REMOTE mode any remote control button will substitute for your video input device play button However intended operation is for use with your VCR laserdisc or DVD play button If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by AUTO LINK the TV will automatically turn off after three hours Set Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on off when watching 4 3 signals in Standard mode Preference Biscreen Saver The Inputs Biset Black Side Panel Closed Captions Bset Monitor out Move Select lise Black Side Panel d off or s 5 Next Prev lt gt On Off Return Press the CURSOR PAD lt or gt to set to ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to the previous menu Setting Recomended Signal Off On Auto 1 Auto 2 Aspect 5 4801 480 4x3 Aspect 4 3 standard Bley Black Expanded 1080i 4x3 source 4x3 Aspect 16 9 standard dicas Expanded 1080i 4x8 source with Black Gray 4x3 logo on corner Expanded Aspect 16 9 standard P To prevent screen burn when watching 4 3 signal turn
34. Plasma Television Avoid repeatedly touching the screen Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc This may cause physical damage to the precision parts Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the remote control unit to fail When the batteries run down remote control operation will become erratic or become unresponsive Replace the old batteries with two new or size batteries Do not use an old battery with a new battery Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to the plasma screen 91 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 television signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings hills or some other objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe
35. SELECT EXIT DVD Set Top Box 2 DVD2 2 DVD3 Custom Done Continue VCR 2 VCR3 Custom 4 Move Select 2 VCR2 Ce PVR2 Custom Receiver 2 CBL2 Custom 2 11 Use the CURSOR PAD V to select Video Input Press the BACK SETUP MODIFY CURSOR PADS lt gt to set the INPUT to which your device is connected Move en 12 Repeat step 11 for Audio Input If the AVR is connected to the TV select Using TV If the AVR is connected to an 5 Use the CURSOR PAD to select the prefered Softkeys Ex W external amplifier select no connection button to learn press the SELECT button 13 Press CURSOR PAD V to select Transmission Test Perform a Transmission Test by selecting Power Play or CH UP HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning softkeys If the device responds then it is properly set up Select the PVR2 softkey to learn Select TV Softkeys POWER 44 HITACHI AV NET SET UP e CHA CHW TV VCR MENU PVR2 Custom v A 4 SELECT EXIT BACK Video Input No Connection 4 Move Select Audio Input No Connection 6 Press and hold the W button of the AVR remote control while ld cc E pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the AVC EE 3 gt gt Set Input elec see pages 9 10 at a distance of 2 to 3 meters or 5 to 10 feet P select 14 Press Done HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning HITACHI AV NET SET UP Press and hold desired button to Congratulations transfer the command t
36. USING THE RGB INPUT BAspect 8 Move 51 This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use 84 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Video Aspect Setup Power Swi vel NOTE The Power Swivel feature is only available when the optional Table Top Stand is connected Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Reset Real Normal Full WXGA Mode Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Input Level Black Side Panel Unlock Lock ee Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture Adjust overall picture brightness Select between HIGH 9 300K MEDIUM 7 500K STANDARD 6 500K or Black White 5 400K Enhance picture details Off Low Medium or High Recall the factory preset data of the RGB Video Settings Aspect as it is presented in its true resolution Aspect in 4 3 standard Aspect in 16 9 standard Select WXGA Settings Automatically adjust the geometry to fit the screen Adjust horizontal position Adjust vertical position Adjusts the dot clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images Recall the factory preset data of the RGB setup settings Set the preferred in
37. White 5400K Standard 6500K Medium 9300K High 1200K Multiple Screen Fill Modes 4 3 Standard Expanded Zoom1 Zoom2 16 9 Standard Zoom 4MB 10 bit 3D Y C Comb Filter Picture Modes Day and Night Computer Display VGA SVGA XGA SXGA scaled Inputs Power Input AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption Refer to rear panel at the back of the Plasma Monitor and the bottom panel of the AVC Center Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Channel 191ch 2 13 WHE Bannd xs rese 14 69 CATV Mid 5 1 luere touts ies lost Lp DE 1 Super Band J W Hyper Band W 1 W 28 Ultra Band W 29 W 94 e Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm S Video Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm Component Video Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms HGB iier dE A URS 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm ADM os cep PR 19 PIN Outputs zen E REGE RES 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm e Audio 470mVrms 1k Ohm Optical Out Digital Audio 1 Optical Connector 97 Audio MTS Stereo SAP TruBass and Matrix Surround 10W 10W Soft Mute 5096 and 100 Supplied Ac
38. area of the picture will age more rapidly than the gray areas 4 3 EXPANDED Use this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the display area in order to fill it 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on conventional 4 3 sources 16 9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display 16 9 sources like HDTV and DVD s preserving the original 16 9 aspect ratio 16 9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom in once while in 16 9 aspect 1 Antenna Analog Channels A INPUT 4 3 STANDARD 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 ZOOM1 16 9 ZOOM 16 9 STANDARD 4 3 ZOOM2 2 480P Input INPUT 4 3 STANDARD 4 3 EXPANDED VA 4 3 ZOOM2 4 3 ZOOM1 3 720P 1080i Input p depO d FRO INPUT 16 9 STANDARD 16 9 ZOOM 4 3 EXPANDED t 4 RGB Analog Input ASPECT DISPLAY MODE RGB Analog INPUT SIGNAL Others SVGA XGA VGA 480p 720p 10801 ASPECT X REAL REAL REAL 1 X X MODE NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL 1 X X AVAILABILITY FULL FULL FULL FULL 1 FULL 2 3 FULL 2 3 For numbers in please see corresponding note below Lack of raster can be seen in RGB Analog when a 480p signal is input AUTO ADJUST function see page 87 is not available in 720p and 1080i input signal FULL
39. automatic Contrast selection Choose the Reset Video settings Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture Turn ON OFF the 3 2 Pulldown detection feature Adjust and balance individual colors to make either deeper or more pure according to preference Adjust the percentage of Red Green and Color according to preference The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors Use this function to adjust the dark end Cutoff and bright end drive of the White background Adjust the treble Adjust the bass Adjust the balance Select SRS settings Off Wide Normal Select Matrix Surround On Off Select between three Audio Sources Select internal or external speakers Eliminates the noise between stations Adjust volume in fixed setting Select Language options if available Select Optical Output options Select Dynamic Range Compression to ON or OFF 4 3 Standard 4 3 Expanded 4 3 Zoom 1 4 3 Zoom 2 16 9 Standard 16 9 Zoom m Choose the picture format aspect ratio The Language Digital Output and the Dynamic Range Compression feature of the Audio OSD are only available for 54 OSD On Screen Display Channel Manager Locks 7 Timers Set the Antenna Auto Channel
40. complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding this declaration contact Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 Tel 1 800 448 2244 1 800 HITACHI ATTN CUSTOMER RELATIONS 96 USEFUL INFO ASK ME EN S Y Features New Easy to Use On Screen Menu Control 3 Language New AV Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote 2 IR Mouse cables included Control Codes Stored in AV Control Center Two Tuner Split Screen except RGB modes Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remote Control Simple Remote Control Power Management ON OFF via signal detection Menu Control Keys accessible from AV Control Center Picture Enhancement Input Signal Identification CableCARD compatible Contact your local cable operator for more information HDMI High Deifinition Multimedia Interface High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1 1 Compatible Photo Input for your digital camera Video 1366 x 768 Display Resolution Alternate Lighting of Surfaces Technology e ALis extended ALis High Contrast Pure Color Glass Shield Wide Viewing Angle More than 160 4 Color Temperature Presets Black
41. harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc may void the user s warranty Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables Declaration of Conformity This device
42. horizontal position of the display Use CURSOR PAD lt and P to adjust the horizontal position Press the MENU button to return to RGB Mode menu Press EXIT to quit This feature allows you to adjust the vertical position in RGB mode B uto Adjust Adjust gt 1 Position oC M Position 1 Clock o Bictock Phase 0 1 Breset Reset Binput Level 0 7 Black Side Panel Off 3 Move Select Use CURSOR PAD lt gt to adjust the vertical position Press MENU button to return to RGB Mode menu Press EXIT to quit 88 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY HORIZONTAL CLOCK Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe B uco Adjust Adjust Use CURSOR PAD lt and gt to adjust the horizontal o 1 clock Press the MENU button to return to previous menu Press EXIT to quit 0 BHorizontal Position Pvertical Position Clock Phase Breset Level Reset 0 7V Black Side Panel Move Select NOTE Due to varying signal content you may see vertical or horizontal lines bend occasionally in RGB mode However this phenomenon is not a defect It s caused by a lack
43. level and set to Auto for automatic Contrast selection 57 AV IdSIG N33HDS NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO Reset Video This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO Settings mode ANT Middle or Dynamic 20 Move Return Use CURSOR PAD A or Y to highlight functions Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD gt to select Reset Video Settings Use the CURSOR PAD V to access at the Reset softkey Press the SELECT button to Reset the Video Settings Enhancement Picontrast Mode an Mode a Day Night picture d Bcontrast m Select Reset to return the Video Berightness a 50 ME menu Settings on this input to the o lt gt original factory settings 8 Brint a 920 Bsharpness 55 m 2 Temperature High a a 4 Dreset video Settings 2 Move Select You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed If RESET is selected only the selected Input will reset to the initial conditions as explained above If RESET is selected in Video 1 Input only Video 1 Input will return to factory conditions
44. oL eed pee Tibe bed 42 H HDMI RR ena E PER RENS 18 T l 70 73 pil SEND EEE 20 38 Ms 60 L V Language Menu Language 74 Video Settings 56 59 100 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 in your capacity as the owner of a Hitachi brand digital television the DTV and Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division Hitachi By using the DTV or the operating system software installed on the DTV the System Software or any Upgrade as defined below and together with the System Software the Software you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT DO NOT USE THE DTV OR THE SOFTWARE 1 LICENSE GRANT Hitachi grants to you for the life of the DTV a non exclusive non transferable revocable license to install and use one copy of the Software on the DTV subject to the following limitations and restrictions a You may not share duplicate republish or redistribute the Software b You may not resell rent lease sublicense gift loan assign or otherwise transfer the Software or any of your rights under this Agreement C You may not modify adapt translate reverse engineer deco
45. of picture content due to under scanning in RGB mode CLOCK PHASE Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images Use CURSOR PAD lt and gt to adjust the clock phase SS ER Press the MENU button to return to previous menu item Bvertical Position 0L 71 Press EXIT to quit Clock Phase Dreset Level LI 0 Reset 0 7V 1 Side Panel Move Select RESET Set HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL POSITION HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE to factory preset for current RGB format Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt to highlight Reset B uco Adjust Adjust gt Position o E Press the SELECT button to RESET to factory preset Pvertical Position i 2 1 Clock N settings 0 Phase Dreset Level Reset 0 7 Black Side Panel Move Select 89 LAdNI 898 3H1 ONISN RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY INPUT LEVEL Select the Input Level voltage between 0 7V and 1 0V setup Use CURSOR PAD 4 or gt to select between 0 7V B uco Adjust Adjust o E and 1 0V depending on the amount of brightness in 0 the picture E 7 BHorizontal Posi
46. other U S federal Agency has suspended revoked or denied your export privileges 6 NO WARRANTIES THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO YOU IN AS IS CONDITION AND HITACHI MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE SOFTWARE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY HITACHI TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW 7 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW HITACHI ITS LICENSORS SUPPLIERS PARENT COMPANIES AFFILIATES SUBSIDIARIES EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS SHALL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTIES FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS AGREEMENT YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR OTHERWISE WHETHER INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIMS FOR LOST PROFITS LOST GOOD WILL LOST DATA BUSINESS INTERRUPTION PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES OR EXPENDITURES MADE OR COMMITTED FOR IN RELIANCE ON THE CONTINUATION OF THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 8 NO FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE YOU AGREE THAT NEITHER HITACHI S BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT NOR ITS FAILURE TO R
47. plasma display monitor s room This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning This arching sound panel is normal and it is not a malfunction 2 Interference for infrared Some infrared rays are emitted from the plasma display monitor s panel that might affect other equipment infrared controlling equipment Bright and dark spots High precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma display panel But in some cases there are minor defects in some parts of the screen Points that do not light points with brightness different from that of the periphery points with color different from that of the periphery etc Some pixels will always be on or always off Please note that this is not a malfunction 4 Picture Image Spectrum When receving still picture signals e g channel number indication or clock indication for a while you can see image like when the picture varied This is not a defect 5 Display panel surface The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation In temperature is too high some cases this may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase Please note that this is not a malfunction The Plasma TV surface temperature is higher than a Cathode ray tube 6 Plasma Surface The plasma panel is made from glass Heavy shock on the front panel might damage it broken or increasing the picture defects At the time of transportation hor
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49. s IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with a DV camcorder Digital Video camcorder and a PC 3 With IEEE1394 connection video and audio will be received by the TV It will enable you to control the D VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu see page 38 4 The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection DTCP 5 See page 27 for tips on Rear Panel Connections 20 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 amplifier not by the Plasma Television The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability ANTB ANTA ouo ANALOG INPUT a s vino S VIDEO s VIDEO Qs Py VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO IEEE 1394 P 0 L MONO U MONO 5 0010 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO Digital Audio _ 2 ovr input 4 input 3 JU INPUT 1 OPTICAL INPUT LE O E3
50. see also page 13 PicabieCarD Info Info Bset v control a Bupgrades a Select the button below to access Stand By Mode a lt gt your CableCARD ID and Host ID 4 Move Select 08 CableCARD Info or 620 Move Select Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to access the CableCARD INFO Press EXIT to quit menu or select CableCARD INFO to return to the previous menu NOTE This feature will not be available grayed out if the CableCARD is not installed properly Set AV Control This feature will select the AV Control feature Set this feature if you want to control some of the TV functions from an external home control system Info lise Av Control d lise v Control Bupgrades Stand By Mode lt gt function please set the RS232C Move GEL Select et or 05 If you want to use the AV Control L Connected Rs232C c9 Move Return Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to check the Connected RS232C box Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET AV CONTROL to return to the previous menu NOTE For use with third party home Audio Video control systems which are commercially available Please see your dealer regarding these non Hitachi home control systems
51. signal 27 ASN 15414 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs CATV Cable TV converters set top box satellite receiver DVD players and other audio video equipment with one touch Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area 2 To operate your Plasma TV point the remote control at the remote sensor of the AVC box Display Monitor and select the TV by pressing the lt or gt button of the Source Access on the remote The TV mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your television To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and select PVR by pressing the lt or gt button of the Source Access on the remote The PVR mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your VCR see page 45 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR To operate your PVR Personal Video Recorder point the remote at the remote sensor of the PVR and select PVR by pressing the lt or gt button of the Source Access on the remote The PVR mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your PVR see page 47 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your PVR To operate your cable box point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE CBL by pr
52. stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 98 Qe SS ASK CJ ME USEFUL INFO EN Hitachi Canada LTD Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact In Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Monday Friday EST 9 00am 7 00pm Saturday EST 9 00am 5 00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box If the manual is missing call 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 for a copy Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la p riode couverte par la garantie sur le fonctionnement ou pour de l assistance technique communiquez avec Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm La version francaise de votre manual se trouve l ext rieur de la bo te Si le manuel est manquant coposez le 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 pour obenir votre copie HITACHI CANADA LTD 2495 Meadowpine Blvd Mississauga ON L5N 6C3 99 Qe SS ASK FOI ME ay INDEX A Locks Accessories 4 Change Access 65 Antennas Connecting 8 Channe
53. the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD P to confirm your choice see page 33 Q Photo Input e Sy INPUTS 2 5 Ant gt Input 1 or Input 2 gt Move Sel CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 INPUT5 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack as shown on the AVC Center below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack 3 Pressthe INPUTS button then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 4 Select Ant A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel Back of VCR ASN 1 1Sul4 FIRST TIME USE 1 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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 AVC Center below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO labe
54. the front of your Audio component 3 To switch to Audio AMP component pre coded mode use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons 4 or gt on the remote control to position the LED light to the corresponding selection 4 Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your Audio component as shown on pages 51 52 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aim the remote at the Audio component and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your Audio component when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your Audio component If the Audio component does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Audio component 7 Repeat steps 1 6 if you wish to program the remote to control another Audio component DVD CBL STB PVR AMP gt O O O e SOURCEACCESS N NOTES 1 If your Audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your Audio component s code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your Audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your Audio equipment operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programmin
55. this function to select the picture format aspect ratio while using RGB input Press the MENU button in RGB mode Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to select ASPECT Press SELECT or CURSOR PAD to access ASPECT menu Use CURSOR PADS to highlight chosen selections ORea Normal OFuM Press SELECT button to set and EXIT button to quit r WXGA Mode Geoff O1280x768 O1366x768 Recommendation z Move Return Input Signal Mode WXGA Mode XGA Normal Off WXGA 1280x768 Full 1280x768 WXGA 1366x768 Full 1366x768 RGB ASPECT DISPLAY MODE RGB Analog INPUT SIGNAL Others SVGA XGA VGA 480p 720p 10801 ASPECT X REAL REAL 1 X X MODE NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL 1 X X AVAILABILITY FULL FULL FULL FULL FULL 2 3 FULL 2 3 For numbers in please see corresponding note below NOTES 1 Lack of raster can be seen in RGB when a 480p signal is input 2 AUTO ADJUST function see page 88 is not available in 720p 1080i and 480p input signal 3 FULL aspect mode only 95 of information can be displayed 5 is treated as overscan 87 USING THE RGB INPUT AUTO ADJUST RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL POSITION HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE for current RGB format are adjusted automatically Press the MENU button in RGB mode Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to
56. to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers 15 16 17 18 Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front or top of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and or personal injury Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERV
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65. 7 Power Swivel Connector Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand The stand TTB55 is optional see page 4 12 REAR PANEL JACKS CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels The CableCARD will allow you to tune digital and high definition cable channels Please call your local cable operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD also known as Point of Deployment POD module Connect a coaxial cable to ANT A terminal of the Rear Panel Jacks Insert the CableCARD into the slot Top of card should be facing up as shown Digital Cable N and Panel of AVC TEN If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed the TV will display the following respective screens CableCARD is installed CableCARD OR is not installed After the CableCARD is installed wait until the second screen below appears The third screen below will appear if a channel is not authorized for viewing Press the EXIT button to exit the second screen In order to start cable service for this device please contact your cable provider CableCARD tm 123 456 789 1 Host 123 456 789 1 um Data 123 456 789 1 cquiring ata ee UnitAddress 123 456 789 1 gt Not Authorized Channel Please wait Press
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67. AY CH UP BACK OK EXIT Input 23 ASN LSHld NNI AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD SETUP PROCEDURE USING AV NETWORK DEVICE CODES An AV Receiver Setup example is shown below If your device is not listed or the device codes not work after following the setup procedure please refer to the AV NET Learning wizard procedure on pages 33 34 1 Press the A V Net button on the remote control 2 DVD POWER MENU HOME DVD2 a gt VCR VCR2 Ke p Un AV Receiver x oc M 4 gt Move Selec TE 2 Use CURSOR PADS A or V to highlight Device Setup 3 Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PADS on the remote control and the device selection screen appears PV Recorder Cable Box Set Top Box Custom Device Setup y Move Select 4 Usethe CURSOR PADS A or V to choose AV Receiver and press the SELECT button on the remote control 5 The Setup button on the bottom of the screen becomes highlighted Press the SELECT button on the remote control to enter the setup screen HITACHI AV NET SET UP Please choose the device to set up DVD Set Top Box 2 DVD2 2 DVD3 Custom VCR 2 VCR3 Custom 2 VCR2 2 PVR2 Custom AV Receiver 2 CBL2 Custom
68. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES Ut CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT 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 the AVC Center below Connect the cable from the Pp Cp OUT or B Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT PB jack Connect the cable from the OUT or R Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player HDTV set top box to the INPUT jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds Select ANT A or B to return to the previous channel DVD Player OUTPUT Back of r VIDEO DVD Player OR 2 pace Pe CB y Owe Ps AUDIO INPUT 2 MONITOR QUT 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the conne
69. CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD For example after programming your AV Receiver to the AV NET and the soft keys do not work the user has to use the AV NET Learning Wizard The AV NET Learning Wizard will transfer any remote button IR code of your AV Receiver to the soft keys of your AV NET Since an AVR2 Custom is not available in the device setup screen the user can choose any custom device For this setup example we have chosen the PVR2 Custom device 1 Press A V NET button on the remote control 10 A check mark appears next to the programmed softkey 2 Use the CURSOR PAD A or Y to select DEVICE SETUP Select DONE to EXIT or CONTINUE to learn another softkey press the SELECT button CURSOR PAD P 3 Use the CURSOR PAD A or V and SELECT button to HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning choose one CUSTOM option Ex PVR2 Select the PVR2 softkey to learn 4 Press the SELECT button to access the Setup screen TV Softkeys POWER Ul b gt e CHA CHW TV VCR MENU Please choose the device to set up v 4
70. D CABLE BOX buttons 2 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons Turn ON your cable box Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box To switch to Cable CBL pre coded mode use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons lt or gt on the remote control to position the LED light to the corresponding selection Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your cable box as shown on pages 51 52 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box does not turn off try a different four digit preset code The remote will now control your Cable box TV DVD OL STB PVR O O O SOURCE ACCESS tor OTES If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable box operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above These buttons transmit the chosen precod
71. D P 3 Use the CURSOR PAD or V and SELECT button to choose one CUSTOM option Ex VCR3 4 Press the SELECT button to access the Setup screen Please choose the device to set up DVD 2 Set Top Box DVD2 2 DVD3 Custom VCR Ce VCR3 Custom C VCR2 PVR2 Custom AV Receiver 2 CBL2 Custom Qe Box 0 5 2 Custom 11 Use the CURSOR PAD to select Video Input Press the BACK serus MODIFY CURSOR PADS 4 or to set the INPUT to which your device is connected 12 Repeat step 11 for Audio Input If the DVD is connected to the TV select Using TV If the DVD i nnected to an 5 Select the preferred TV Softkeys Ex gt button to learn dd no 21 honra ected to a press the SELECT button 13 Press CURSOR PAD Y to select Transmission Test Perform HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning a Transmission Test by selecting Power Play or CH UP softkeys If the device responds then it is properly set up Select the VCR3 softkey to learn Select OK TV Softkeys POWER JL L 22 AV NET SET UP e CHA CHW TV VCR MENU ee Se VCR3 Custom v A 4 b SELECT EXIT BACK Video Input No Connection Belen Audio Input No Connection 6 Press and hold the gt b
72. DMI OR DVI input Ex 480p 720p Auto Movie Mode will not be available grayed out Please see table below for additional information ANT VIDEO 480i 480p 720p 1080i AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT AVAILABLE 1 When using Progressive Scan Component HDMI or DVI input Ex 480p 720p 1080i Auto Movie Mode will not be available grayed out 2 All Video settings are independent of each other based on it s input ANT Input 1 5 Photo Input 58 VIDEO Use this function to adjust and balance the listed individual colors to make them either deeper or more pure depending on the user s preference Adjust the GAIN settings to make the color brighter 4 or darker Adjust the PHASE settings to make the colors deeper or normal to match real life colors Color Management ANT A B lt gt Boise Reduction cov CEL Bicolor Management Movie Mode M ort lt gt Set User Colors Management 8 or Phase Gain Decoding Magenta 50 CW 50o 7 Buto Color M Red 50 CE 50 ME Bwhite Balance Yellow 50 L 8 1 50 Move Select Green 50 L 1 50 M Cyan 50 1 50 MEN 7 Blue 50 50 Reset 3 Move Return Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight functions Press th
73. EPAIR A DEFECT ERROR OR BUG IN THE SOFTWARE SHALL CONSTITUTE A FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT 9 CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE THE SOFTWARE CONTAINS SOFTWARE DEVELOPED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT INCLUDING CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE WRITTEN BY ERIC YOUNG THE CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE THE CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT IN AS IS CONDITION AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT ITS CONTRIBUTORS HITACHI OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR AFFILIATE COMPANIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR THE CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 10 TERMINATION Hitachi may terminate this Agreement immediately at any time by providing notice to you 11 GOVERNING LAW SEVERABILITY This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the
74. ETWORK 1 Connect your external Audio Video components to the AVC Center shown on pages 15 21 2 Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of the AVC Center 3 Place the IR mouse in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you wish to control AUDIO MONITOR OUT m Y Pp Cg R i Infrared de S iud DVD Player Infrared m Sensor IR Mouse 4 Follow the Setup procedure on pages 23 25 1 The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can control up to a total of four external components 2 The IR Mouse must be placed in front of the external components infrared sensor for the AV Network to work 3 The correct codes must be entered for each of the Audio Video components for the AV Network to function properly 4 Audio Video component codes for AV network are on page 25 22 AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD SETUP PROCEDURE USING AV NETWORK DEVICE CODES A DVD Setup example is shown below Setup of DVD2 VCR VCR2 PV Recorder Cable Box and Set Top Box follows this same procedure If your device is not listed or the device codes not work after following the setup procedure please refer to the NET Learning wizard procedure on pages 33 34 1 P
75. EXIT to return Please take note of all information on the screen you will provide this information to your cable operator Call your cable operator and give them the information from the card to start your cable service A digital cable subscription is required Antenna B will not be available when CableCARD is inserted Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot Please see pages 66 67 for additional CableCARD information ASN 15414 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR AVC BOX 1 From the owner s accessory you will find the Monitor Connector cable 2 Firmly and securely insert the Monitor Connection Cable to the rear panel of the AVC box MONITOR connectors 3 Insert the other ends of the Monitor Connection Cable to the display monitor rear panel FROM connectors Back of Display Monitor To AC outlet Back of AVC Center 6 outlet The Display Monitor and the AVC Center have their own AC Power Both AC cords must be completely plugged in to the AVC Center and the display monitor then plug them in to the AC outlets CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples Front panel of AVC T AUDIO PHONES LIMONO R S INPUT Optional see note O INPUTS
76. HITACHI Inspire the Next PLASMA TELEVISION AVC Audio Video Control Center amp Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for 55HDX61A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS era ac ab cu saa Seria rear 2 3 FIRST TIME USE p 4 27 THE REMOTE CONTROL 28 52 ON SCREEN DISPLAY occcccacccsesctesesec senstusesocecssessestedessonervensesseaceseusaedeseedeaiessduedscriencetesceseesse 53 80 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 81 90 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 5 tanen tnn apu na enr ran 29 en Ye eus IR 91 102 ULTRAVISION As an ENERGY Star Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this DIGITAL product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR N IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI Plasma Television Please fill out your warranty card and mail
77. ICE GROUNDING lt q ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Note to the CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical This product contains lead Dispose of this product in accordance with applicable environmental laws For product recycling and disposal information contact you local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org in the US or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www epsc ca in Canada For more information call 1 800 HITACHI Do not place any objects on the top of the television which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to television receivers Such SCREEN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies as well as programs from other sources may require prior authorization from the
78. ION 1 Ceiling mounting is not recommended Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical 2 This TTB55 stand for use only with Hitachi 55HDX61A Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury See important marking located on bottom of stand 3 The plasma display wall mount unit WM51 is for use only with Hitachi model 55HDX61A 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 3843WL P HL02063 6 Monitor Connection Cable EW07883 2 Simple Remote Control Unit CLU 122S P HLO1863 7 Two IR Mouse cables P 01641 3 Two AA size 1 5V batteries P FQ00021 8 55 Table Top Stand TTB55 P QJO1442K 4 Two size 1 5V batteries P FQ00061 9 Sub Woofer Cable P VZ11701 5 Power Cord 10 Cleaning Cloth P 500931 Plasma Monitor EVO1841 11 Speaker wires for monitor speakers AVG 01841 12 Wall Mount WM51 QX00564 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open Ei battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off 2 mear me new A ane AAA ua the jus control ze Remote Conto Simple Remote Cono imple Remote Control respectively en replacing old batteries pus 5 them towards the springs and lift them out 0 3 Match the batteries to
79. KS VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV Cable TV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system connect the outdoor To outdoor antenna antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A 75 Ohm terminal If you or CATV cable have a second antenna connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B 4 terminal Lu To second antenna o VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna LL When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna connect e the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter To outdoor VHF Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV or UHF antenna When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected To UHF To outdoor antenna Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal antenna or CATV system and connect the cables to the antenna mixer Consult your dealer or t 1 service store for the antenna mixer 2 T Antenna Mixer FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW DISPLAY MONITOR AVC AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER gt CH INPUT EXIT DOLEY smsce DIGITAL ox PHOTO INPUT 1 MENU SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode 2 PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from your Digital Camera to view y
80. M PM Use CURSOR PAD A and to highlight and select FINISH TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD gt A and to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD to highlight the MONTH Use CURSOR PAD A to select a MONTH or CURSOR PAD to select Daily Weekly Sunday to Monday Use CURSOR PAD A to return to MONTH Use CURSOR PAD gt A and to highlight and select the DAY of the MONTH Use CURSOR PAD A and Y to highlight and select the YEAR Use CURSOR PAD A and Y to highlight and select Ant A or Ant B Use CURSOR PAD A and or NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune into Press SELECT two times to return and enable the event timer that you adjust NOTE the is pressed the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date 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 the On Timer has been activated the Off Timer will deactivate 3 If no remote control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated the TV will automatically turn off after three hours Therefore do not Set Event Timer for more than three hours if you do not plan to control your television with the remote control CAUTION Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the On and Off Timers For safety the TV should be turned off when you are away from home
81. 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 select SHADED and a light background is visible Preference Biscreen Saver The Inputs Black Side Panel Closed Captions Bset Monitor out 5 Move GED Return lau Screen Saver SCREEN SAVER feature to hide screen burn Saver d Picture Moving O off Option 1 O Option 2 Option 3 Screen Wipe Wipe r image Power Max O Medium OMin 5 Move GED Select Use CURSOR PAD A or to highlight Screen Saver s Main Picture Moving options Press down on CURSOR PAD to select and EXIT to quit Option 1 The whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by two pixels Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 40 minutes by two pixels Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 60 minutes by two pixels Screen Wipe Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television Use the If pattern mark occurs use Screen Wipe White Field Signal for at least 10 minutes to refresh any damage that may hav
82. MERS Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the TV viewing reservation of a program If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the screen below will appear The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode see page 70 Please Set Clock First lise The Clock a lise Event Timer 7 31 Bset Sleep Timer a O Event 1 AM gt AM Jan 1 2005 Bset Day Night Timer a Ant A Bet Event Timer g lt gt Event 2 gt Jan 1 2005 Timer Recording a Cet a An A E 2 Move Select O Event 3 gt AM Jan 1 2005 Event 4 AM AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A Move Return Bre Event Timer 7 31 PM L Event 1 AM AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A O Event 2 Jan 1 2005 Ant A Event 3 AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A Event 4 gt AM Jan 1 2005 Ant A _4 Move On Off Return Use CURSOR PAD A or to highlight Event 1 Event 2 Event or Event 4 Use CURSOR PAD P A and V to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD A and to highlight and select START TIME A
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84. OR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels Auto Color even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors NOTE When using Component or DVI HDTV input Auto Color will not be available grayed out Use the CUTOFF functions to adjust the color temperature of the dark areas of the picture Use the DRIVE functions to adjust the color temperature of the bright areas of the picture White Balance Poise Reduction aM bow e Balance a Movie Mode M oF lt gt ar Color Temperature High Management Red Drive 100 Decoding Green Drive 100 auto Color o Blue Drive 100x M Balance g Red Cutoff 50 ME 2 Move Select Green Cutoff 50 ME Blue Cutoff 50 ME Reset Move Return Use the CURSOR PAD A or to highlight the choice Press the CURSOR PAD lt or gt to adjust Press the EXIT button to quit or select WHITE BALANCE to return to the previous MENU 59 AV I1dSIG N33HDS NO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality AUDIO Video Birebie 50 B 50 M Aspect B ass 1 Chan Manager MENU Bsss 5
85. POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode See page 28 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode 2 MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode 3 SOURCE ACCESS 4 or gt buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode 4 SOURCE ACCESS ENT button Hold down this button while entering your device code to program the remote see pages 44 52 You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature see page 49 5 PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to cycle through the three different freeze modes see page 43 Freeze v c Freeze 00 gt ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 6 ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio Depending on the input signal format received the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options 4 3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 images Side panels gray areas are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source Note Use this mode for only 15 of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors Phosphors in the lighted
86. Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked using the Locks feature you will not be able to tune to that channel AV I1dSIG N33HD2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use Canadian Ratings ENG to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that Eng you feel might be inappropriate in its content Bichange Access Code Picanadian Ratings Eng BEngage Lock Status Bcanadian Ratings CFrn 4 Move Select 144 a a Biv Time Lock C f Bmovie Ratings C C8 B Ratings el Bicanadian Ratings Eng PG L 18 or 62 2 Move GED Return Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to select the CANADIAN RATINGS ENG category that you want to block Press SELECT to set the CANADIAN RATINGS ENG that you have selected Once rating is selected for example C8 all movies and television programs rated C8 and higher PG 14 and 18 will be blocked automatically Press EXIT to quit menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS ENG to return to the previous menu Canadian Ratings English Table Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be in
87. RC1 to SRC8 connection on the AV Receiver Depending on the number of source connections to the AV Receiver some sources may not be available 12 To label your sources use CURSOR PAD A or to highlight SRC1 Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt to select the Source DVD DVD2 VCR VCR2 PVR CBL STB TV or Custom If SRC1 is active video and audio will be available depending on the connections Repeat for SRC2 to SRC8 if applicable Select DONE to continue HITACHI AV NET SET UP AV Receiver SRC Setting SRC1 5 SRC2 SRC2 SRC3 SRC3 SRC4 SRC4 SRCS SRCS SRC6 SRC6 SRC7 SRC7 SRC8 13 14 15 SRC8 BACK pone Move 4 Set Input IR Out 16 Select CONTINUE to setup another device AV NET SET UP Congratulations Your AVR is now connected to your AV network Would you like to set up another device Continue Done 4 Move Select 17 Select DONE to finish and the screen below appears to show the device s which has been set up HITACHI AV NET SET UP Code Video Not Setup Audio Not Setup Device DVD DVD2 Not Setup Not Setup VCR Not Setup Not Setup VCR2 Sees Not Setup Not Setup AVR 1360 Not Setup Not Setup PVR Sees Not Setup Not Setup CBL Not Setup Not Setup STB Not Setup Not Setup STB2 soe Not Setup Not Setup EXIT Select 18 Select EXIT to
88. REAR PANEL JACKS Audio Video Control Center AVC sto rcs M 5158 5 r l uoo avo Mono 0 5 olol Nri 0 aumo abo Bratt Audio mrur 4 4 4 1 n n Monitor Bottom View Factory Adjustment Terminals Q Please DO NOT connect here Control Buttons 14 For Service Only 1 Antenna Input The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75 Ohm RF antenna inputs ANT A and ANT B ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub picture ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture ANT B cannot be displayed as a Sub picture 2 Audio Video Inputs 1 2 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button the CURSOR PAD and V and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD P of the remote control you can select each video source Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players DVD players etc if you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack 3 MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals ANT A B INPUT 1 5 which are used for recording Use the S VIDEO Output for high quality video output Component signal to Input 1 and 2 RGB and HDMI i
89. S 1 If your PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your PVR s code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your PVR operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have DVD CBL STB PVR O SOURCE ACCESS programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above VCR precode library is included in the PVR mode Default device for this mode is Hitachi VCR INFO GUIDE and LC Last Channel buttons are for PVR devices not for VCR PRECODED VCR PVR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR PVR codes 2 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the VCR PVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR PVR MY VCR PVR CODE IS 47 ALOWAY AHL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE lt TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT Operating the precoded function for your Audio component This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio component You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your Audio component refer to pages 51 52 for pre codes 1 Turn ON your Audio component you wish to control with the Remote 2 Aim the remote control at
90. S button When the remote control is in TV mode press this button to access the INPUTS menu Use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select the inputs that are being used Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items Then press the SELECT button to select O gt a HE INPUTS MEA Input 1 or Input 2 gt Move Sel Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the AVC see page 36 Photo Input Ant B Select to choose Antenna B Ant A Select to choose Antenna A Input 1 Select to choose Input 1 for Video 1 Input 2 Select to choose Input 2 for Video 2 Input 3 Select to choose Input 3 for Video 3 Input 4 Select to choose Input 4 for Video 4 Input 5 Select to choose Input 5 for Video 5 RGB Select to choose for RGB input see pages 81 90 IEEE 1394 Select to choose for IEEE 1394 Input see page 38 35 ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL PHOTO INPUT HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV O INPUTS MENU Q input
91. SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the Photos in the Digital Camera Time interval selections can be set from 5 10 and 30 seconds n Jump Slideshow Slideshow Start Rotate Rotate 1 5 sec Slideshow or fs 5 seconds 5 seconds etc Use CURSOR PAD A to highlight Slideshow item While interval is highlighted press SELECT to change interval time from 5 10 and 30 seconds Each press will change interval time from the three mentioned choices Press SELECT to stop on a chosen picture of the slideshow After 30 seconds the slideshow will resume or press SELECT again to continue the slideshow ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise CURSOR and counterclockwise CURSOR 4 Rotate menu item is also available in THUMBNAIL view Automatic contrast reduction also applies during SLIDESHOW then press any button to continue Photo file names modified on a computer should be 8 characters Ex ABCD1234 jpg 1st character letters 2nd to 4th letters or numbers 5th to 8th numbers Photo files should be first placed on a sub director
92. Scan Signal Meter Channel List Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings ENG Canadian Ratings FRN Set the Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Timer Recording Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out CableCARD Info Set AV Control Upgrades Set Stand By Mode Unlocked Locked Set Antenna settings Set Auto Channel Scan Access Signal Meter Set Channel List Change Lock access code Choose to lock channel video input and or front panel Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system Set Clock Settings Set Sleep Timer intervals 30 min intervals 00 30 3 00 Set Day Night picture mode settings Set viewing reservation for TV programs Set Timer Recording for IEEE 1394 devices Choose English French or Spanish text Set Screen Saver to prevent screen burn Label Video Inputs VCR DVD etc Set the gray side bars on off when watching
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94. ad these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth AOON uw rt with the manufacturer s instructions eo that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus e a combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus the apparatus has been exposed
95. ake apparatus or disturbance may be received 12 Lip Sync There is some time lag betweeen the picture and the sound You can see lip motion that is delayed compared to the sound About the use Electric discharge luminescence characteristic of the PDP panel also changes with peripheral environment of PDP temperature Moreover since there is also high power consumption value a specified television temperature temperature environment is required Image retention The plasma monitor illuminates phosphor to display images The phosphor has a finite illumination life After extended periods of illumination the brightness of the phosphor will be 14 Caution on prolonged Storing the plasma television for a period of more than 2 to 3 months without use might cause storage an unstable picture when the set is turned on Operating altitude 800 to 1 114hPa 6 194ft to 2 484ft Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F Storage Altitude 300 to 1 114hPa 31 912ft to 2 484ft Storage temperature 5 F to 140 F 17 Power ON or OFF Frequent use of the Power ON or OFF might trigger the power protection circuit If the TV does not turn ON please wait a little before turning ON again 94 Qa JSS ASK PLUG and PLAY This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications Plug amp Play is a system with computer peripherals including monitors and operating RN 8 gt system It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready
96. also to raise the volume of low sound This is only effective when the TV is connected via the optical out digital audio to an amplifier receiver with a Dolby Digital decoder The default setting is ON Use the CURSOR PAD 4 gt to select the chosen options NOTE The functions Language Digital Output and DRC are only available when viewing digital programs 61 AV I1dSIG N33HDS NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY ASPECT Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio Press CURSOR PAD gt V and A to choose the aspect ratio that are enclosed in the Mode window Press SELECT button to select the Mode setting i Mode 04 tandar 04 xpande Eni 64 3 Zooml 94 3 Auto Aspect N lt gt Press a two times gt Move Sel 9 Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen Press CURSOR PAD A or V to select menu item Press the SELECT button to select A v in the box indicates that the feature is ON NOTES 1 The Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input signal with VIDEO ID 2 The Auto Aspect function is best used on composite video S Video and 480i component signals 3 See page 30 for Aspect Mode availability Vertical Position This function allows you to select when aspect style is either 4 3 EXPANDED ZOOM1 ZOOM2
97. area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This monitor has been designed pursuant to the FCC class B Rules This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers If this monitor causes a problem to Radio receivers then take the following steps Keep the monitor away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the monitor Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this monitor influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the monitor If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the monitor check the instructions mentioned above The display image appears scrolling diagonal Text displayed across the Screen appears vertically streaked with the characters in vertical columns blurred Adjust the horizontal clock and clock phase Adjust the horizontal clock first the clock phase next RGB input Text displayed across the Screen appears blurred A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the s
98. aspect mode only 95 of information can be displayed 5 is treated as overscan Depending on the Aspect selection Closed Caption display may be missing 30 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV amp 7 DAY NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings Select Day for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more detailed picture see page 54 for settings changes NOTE For automatic DAY NIGHT picture mode settings see page 71 PICTURE IN PICTURE button See separate section on pages 41 42 for a description 9 MENU button The MENU button will start the On Screen Display GUIDE button Press this button to access the Channel Guide Press the GUIDE button again to return to normal viewing Select CHANNEL GUIDE to display available program information Only scanned programs that are available at the present time will show in the Channel Guide see Auto Channel Scan on page 63 Channel Guide Cable 4 KGTV DT gt KPBS HD lt KNSD DT p gt OSmart Travels 15 1 KPBS HD GUIDE 3 00PM 3 30PM GUIDE f Tales 15 2 A 3 00PM 3 30PM A 4 Move Tune NFO Detail Use the CURSOR PAD 4 and P to highlight the channel o
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100. ble for the best sound quality HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV s HDMI input IEEE1394 Cable This cable is used to connect your digital television to external digital devices This cable will carry both the video and audio information F Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack on the television S Video Super Video Connector This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and laser disc players with an S Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture 2 D SUB MINI 15 Pin Cable This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D SUB input located on the rear panel of the AVC Center The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma Television Monitor Connection Cable Provided This cable is used to connect the Display Monitor to the AVC Center D SUB MINI 9 Pin Cable This cable is used to connect to the RS232C input located on the rear panel so you can control some of your TV functions from an external home control system E USB Cable This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the Photo Input in the front of the AVC ASN 15414 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JAC
101. broadcaster or owner of the video program material This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct con nection to a cable system providing such programming A CableCARD provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable company This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material REMOTE BATTERIES POWER CORD MONITOR IR MOUSE CONTROL AA Batteries CONNECTION CABLE TTB55 Table Top Stand Cleaning Cloth Speaker Wires optional HITACHI SIMPLE REMOTE Wall Mount WM51 optional HITACHI ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel This plasma television product is T CAUT
102. cessories Remote Control 2 Batteries 9 Monitor Connection Cable 6 AC Cable 2 Subwoofer Cable IR Mouse Cable 2 Speaker Wires Optional Accessories 55 Table Top Stand TTB55 Wall Mount WM51 INE OTS OUTPUTS HN PUTS seca Os RGB VIDEO 1 5 e Wideband Component Y 2 Analog Input 1 Composite Video tn ip he ra det 5 6 deca 3 Antenna RF mem 2 0 ec en 1 7 Monitor uiro Eee RE earn 1 Headphone 1 Subwoofer 1 En 2 e Photo Input ra oot ol eee RES 1 EEE IJ eere ee m titre Hie tere drin 2 SPECIFICATIONS Multi Scanning 24 109kHz h 50 85Hz v Pixel Pitch 0 90 horiz x 0 90 vert mm 55 FCC B for Consumer Use Power Requirements 108 132V 60Hz DIMENSIONS Height in 34 Depth in 4 4 16 mm 856 5 mm 107 2 Width in 61 1 4 e Weight Ibs 152 0 mm 1556 0 kg 69 0 Audio Video Control Center Height in 3 3 16 Depth in 10 mm 85 0 mm 2554 Width in 16 15 16 Weight Ibs 9 2 mm 430 0 kg 4 2 Screen mode availability varies by input format HDTV Monitors di
103. ck Press SELECT to set the CANADIAN RATINGS FRN that you have selected Once rating is selected for example 8 all movies and television programs rated 8 ans and higher will be automatically blocked Press EXIT to quit menu or select the CANADIAN RATINGS FRN to return to the previous menu Canadian Ratings French Table General Programming intended for audiences of all ages Contains no violence or the G violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional 8 ans violence that could disturb young children Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them Viewing with an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under 13 Programming is not suitable for children 16 ans under the age of 16 Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence Programming restricted to adults Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence 13 ans 18 ans 69 AV1dSIG N33HD2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY TIMERS Timers Sel
104. cked out When SET INPUT LOCK is turned on when option box is checked the picture and sound for all video inputs and the picture and sound for channels 3 4 will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on when option box is checked all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated except the Power button When MOVIE RATINGS is selected you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically see page 66 When TV RATINGS is selected various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically see page 67 Use CANADIAN RATINGS to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content see pages 68 69 If you forget your access code use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the access code number back to the factory preset 0000 Press EXIT to quit the menu NOTE If MOVIE TV Ratings Lock function settings are ON SURF will be deactivated 65 AV I1dSIG N33HDS NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY LOCKS Movie Ratings Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content Bichange Acces
105. computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug amp play When Plug and Play PC is powered on it sends a command to the Monitor requesting identification The Monitor sends back a string of data including its characteristics TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT DDC is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association PC AT and VGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S A Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization Video Electronics Standard Association This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cable Compatible Television Apparatus T l vision c blocompatible Canada Notes on Closed Caption This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning or accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules 95 USEFUL INFO AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
106. creen dE Adjust the clock phase for the clearest viewing RGB input Vertical stripes appear depending on the Screen contents The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation Depending on the screen contents in rare cases this may cause vertical stripes to appear because of failure to light Please note that this is not a malfunction Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL display Adjusting the clock phase will reduce the horizontal stripes RGB input The display dims to make the picture invisible during special playback of a VCR FF REW This condition may occur when the unit is connected to a VCR with component output such as 4801 but it is not a failure But when it occurs switch to composite output or S1 S2 output 92 USEFUL INFO SYMPTOMS e e ui i iS oo i 5 2 2 8 5 8 8 8 2 9 lt 5 gt 4 0 S 9 gjeje 512112151515 515 2 a 5 s 2 8 5 218 zi 215 amp Rn oa 5 8 g 93 Qe 55 ASK ME USEFUL INFO IMPORTANT NOTES Items Notes Arching sound from A buzzing sound might be heard when the plasma display monitor is turned on in a very quiet
107. ction is loose 2 See page 27 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 19 ASN 15414 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1 m 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 Center below IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to communicate with one another When using IEEE1394 connections you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device This connection also enables you to control basic equipment functions such as VCR play rewind fast forward stop etc from your TV On Screen Display Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control Select the IEEE1394 option see page 38 No ANTB Py VIDEO p S 2 99 94542 _ P JUAMONO gt AUDIO AuDIO 00 2_ MONITOR INPUT 4 LINE OUT VIDEO OM Ei DIGITAL INTERFACE Q IEEE 1394 Digital VCR D VHS 1 To quickly enter IEEE1394 menu press the AV NET button on the remote control and then select the IEEE1394 device 2 This Plasma TV
108. cts of a stadium that can be turned ON or OFF Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog SAP which may be a secondary language weather report etc The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of the TV The source you select will be displayed above the sources received See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STEREO SELECTED Audio Source SAP SELECTED MONO SELECTED 3 32 PM Ant A 10 oss RE m gt This function is useful when setting up the external speakers If you prefer to use only speakers from separate stereo system turn this feature OFF When set to OFF the Plasma TV speakers and the sub woofer output are OFF Also set to OFF if you prefer to use only your head phones Internal Speakers This function eliminates the noise between stations If a channel is tuned and is noisy this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level 60 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
109. d Press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD P to select the function settings Press the CURSOR PAD lt or gt to adjust the function Press MENU to return to main menu Press EXIT to quit menu Dynamic Contrast Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture Brightness Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness Color Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture Tint Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Sharpness Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture Color Temperature Set this to High for cooler color with more blue set to Medium for more natural color set to Standard for accurate color or set to Black White for more reddish color Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off low middle and high NOTES 1 If CONTRAST is selected you are adjusting CONTRAST The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner 2 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y PpgPpn input jacks Contrast Mode Use this function to choose between 3 Contrast Mode settings Set to Dynamic for darker images more in the level of Black set to Normal for a balanced White to Black
110. d profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity Adult Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 68 LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use CANADIAN RATINGS FRN to block Canadian French programs according to various CFrn program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content Bichange Access Code Bicanadian Ratings Frn Bengage Lock Status 1 Biv Time Lock 1 Ratings RP 8 anse Biv Ratings 2 13 ans f Bcanadian Ratings Eng E 16 ans Bicanadian Ratings 8 L 18 ans Move Select Move GED Return Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight the category that you want to blo
111. e SELECT button or CURSOR PAD P to select User Colors setting When the function has in the box called Set User Colors it is ON Press the CURSOR PAD 4 gt V A and SELECT button to highlight and adjust individual colors NOTE When the Set User Colors box is not checked the listed colors will be grayed out Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red Green and Blue according to the user s Color Decodin 6 9 preference in each of the four color temperature settings Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Boise Reduction A tow CEL BPicotor Decoding auto Movie Mode M G RGB OR Management 50 Decoding Green 50 X B uto Color M Color 50 R 2 Balance a Tint x x Move Select Reset Move SE Return Use CURSOR PAD 4 gt V and A to highlight the function RGB R G or B press the SELECT button to select it Press down to select from 4 menu items Press CURSOR PAD gt V and A to highlight and adjust Red Green Color and Tint Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select Reset to return all settings to default NOTE Color Decoding settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Color Temperature settings The AUTO COL
112. e occurred from a pattern mark Screen Wipe can resolve pattern mark to a certain degree if caution is not used permanent damage may occur Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing Screen Saver Picture s Movement Image Power This function allows you to choose Power Consumption reduction 15 AV1dSIG N33HDS NO SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs Bueno Preference a lise The inputs Biscreen Saver a Rename List lise The Inputs g Videol OAVR O DVD O PVR O STB2 Pset Black Side Panel Video2 Opvp2 OPVR2 lt gt Video3 OSAT O VCR2 Closed Captions 1 Cet Video4 OCBL2 OLD O STB O VCR3 Monitor out CTS Videos Reset Move GED Return AVideo Power Save Move GED Return Pset The Inputs a r Rename List Videol gt O AVR O DVD O PVR O STB2 Video2 O CAM O DVD2 O PVR2 O VCR Video3 SAT O 2 Video4 CBL2 OLD O STB VCR3 Video5 Reset UVideo Power Save Move GE Return Press CURSOR PAD A or to highlight the name of the video inputs Press the CURSOR PAD P to access the RENAME LIST Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate into the RENAME LIST and choose a name to the video inp
113. ect Timers to set your Clock Sleep Timer Event Timer and Day Night Timer Recordings lise The Clock Aspect lise Steep Timer a 6 Bet Day Night Timer a lt gt Pset Timer Recording or 2 Move Sel c9 Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the Set Event Timer or Day Night Timer feature lise The Clock g The Clock g Bset Sleep Timer a Time Zone Best tay ign Timer 1 OPST OMST OCST OEST Set Event Timer Timer Recording OAKST OHST ATL 4 Move Select DLjDaylight Savings Correction Time 2 53 PM Jun 28 2005 or 620 4 Move Return Use the CURSOR PAD A V 4 and to highlight the chosen Time Zone settings Press the SELECT button to select If you observe daylight savings use CURSOR PAD to highlight Daylight Saving Correction and press the SELECT button to select Use the CURSOR PAD A V 4 and to highlight the current time hour and minute AM or PM Month Day and Year Use the CURSOR PAD A V to adjust settings Press the SELECT button to set the Time and Date Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to the previous menu NOTES When Daylight Savings Correction is checked the TV will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Savings 70
114. ed cable codes These buttons are for operating the TV MY CABLE BOX CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box 44 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET TOP BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS e Operating the precoded function for your set top box satellite receiver This remote is designed to operate different types of set top box satellite systems You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set top box satellite systems refer to pages 51 52 for pre codes 1 Turn ON your set top box satellite systems 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your set top box satellite systems 3 To switch to set top box satellite STB pre coded mode use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons lt or gt on the remote control to position the LED light to the corresponding selection 4 Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your set top box satellite receiver as shown on page 51 52 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aimthe remote at the set top box satellite receiver and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your set top box satellite receiver when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your set top box satellite receiver If the set top box satellite receiver does
115. el o o Please use Hitachi specified cable K o ANTB ANTA 0 SS D paratus Calms of US Patent K esis ail HDMI TO MONITOR OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio input 2 C meuri INPUT 3 IR BLASTER 2320 RGB 00 oQ Back of VCR or R v 5 50 Laserdisc Player Wi VCR or Laserdisc Player NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 Asingle VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 4 in example on page 26 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections 17 ASN 1 15414 FIRST TIME USE 1 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 connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 With DVI output connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD play
116. el List will be dependent on channels agreed upon by you and your cable operator 64 LOCKS Loc ks 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 Use the number buttons to enter the access code Piao d a B specc a Please Enter Access Code Chan Manager Bec g lt gt TII AS Keys Enter Code or 2 Move Sel c9 Qa O s 2 2 Locks Access Code Bengage Lock Bvovie Ratings Biv Ratings Bcanadian Ratings Eng Bicanadian Ratings Move Return Use the CURSOR PAD A or to highlight function and then press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD P to select some option of the LOCKS menu To change the access code number select CHANGE ACCESS CODE Enter a new four digit number Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code 0000 to your preference When ENGAGE LOCK is selected SET CHANNEL LOCK SET INPUT LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on when option box is checked the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blo
117. er to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Pressthe INPUTS button then select INPUTS 1 or 2 to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel HDMI input 2 s 5 ANALOG INPUT B VIDEO U MONO AUDIO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO INPUT2 DVI to HDMI Input c3 DVI to HDMI Cable Q DIGITAL OUTPUT Back of 2 L D VHS OUTPUT D VHS Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose The HDMI input on INPUT 1 or 2 contains the copy protection system called High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal copying of video contents HDMI is a NETWORK technology It establishes a one way point to point connection for delivery of uncompressed video to a display The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper set up of device user settings determines final video appearance TNI
118. essing the lt or button of the Source Access on the remote CBL mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your cable box see page 44 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box operate your set top box or satellite receiver point the remote at the remote sensor of the set top box and select the SET TOP BOX STB by pressing the lt or gt button of the Source Access on the remote If you have a satellite receiver use this button to program your satellite receiver The STB mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your set z see page 45 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your set top box TRO o To operate your DVD player point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and select DVD by pressing the or gt button of the Source Access on the remote The DVD mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your DVD Player see page 46 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player EMOT tr To operate additional audio equipment point the remote at the remote sensor of the component you wish to control and select by pressing the lt or gt button of the Source Access on the remote The mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your audio equipment see page 48 for instructions on how to pro
119. f choice example KPBS HD Press the CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight the subchannel of choice example 15 1 Press the SELECT button to tune the subchannel of choice NOTE The availability of Channel Guide Information will depend on the type of Antenna input Analog or Digital and Cable subscription 17 EXIT button This button will exit all On Screen Displays 2 CURSOR PAD SELECT button All the On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR PAD except for numeric entries The CURSOR PAD will highlight functions or adjust and set different features Press the CURSOR PAD toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select 31 310IN3H AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 13 AV NET button Press this button to access the Audio Video network AV Net menu The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the Plasma TV s remote control When you press the AV NET button the following window will pop up within the Display Monitor screen The window will disappear after 30 seconds if you don t press any buttons Select Device Setup to start Use CURSOR PAD A V 4 and gt to navigate and SELECT or CURSOR PAD P to select button The command on the button is passed through the IR mouse and onto the AUDIO VIDEO equipment These on screen buttons are called Soft Keys Customize your Audio Video equipment list and soft
120. f is on Closed Caption will not work Digital Captions Font Style are sometimes different from the Font Style of Analog Captions Closed Caption and Digital Captions availability and content depends on the broadcaster Closed Caption is available when Closed Caption icon is displayed on screen Digital Captions will not be available grayed out when using analog channels 78 SETUP Set Monitor Out This feature will select the source of the Monitor Output Brenu Preference a lise Monitor out 9 Biscreen Saver r Video Out lise The Inputs a Monitor Black Side Panel lt gt Tuner Que lise Closed Captions a 2 Move GED Return Monitor out Move GED Select lt gt Monitor Select Monitor to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source ANT A ANT VID1 VID5 to a VCR or other A V device TV Tuner Out Select TV Tuner Out to output the audio and video signals of the last watched Antenna Source ANT A ANT B Use CURSOR PAD A and V to highlight the function to change then press the SELECT button to select the function Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET MONITOR OUT to return to the previous menu Select this feature to access your CableCARD ID and HOST ID Please have this information ready when CableCARD Info you call your cable operator
121. federal courts sitting in the Southern District of New York unless no federal subject matter jurisdiction exists in which case you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the Borough of Manhattan New York USA 102 Se ASK NOTES 103 HITACHI
122. frequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content General Audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children ages 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mil
123. g procedure as stated above CD precode library is included in the AMP mode Default device for this mode is Hitachi Audio Video Receiver AVR AMP INPUT GUIDE Channel up down Volume up down and REC button are not for CD devices THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 PRECODED AUDIO Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Audio component codes 2 EXCLUSIVE Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS CD AMP RCVR 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 exclusively for the Audio equipment 48 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE ENT BUTTON TO ACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV e 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 control s normal mode only and only applies to the DVD CBL STB PVR and AMP modes 1 Select the desired device mode DVD CBL STB PVR or by using your SOURCE ACCESS buttons 4 or to position the LED indicator to the corresponding selection 2 Hold down the ENTER ENT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your device as shown on pages 51 52 3 Then enter the assigned input number 1 5 that the device is related to 4 Re
124. gram the remote to control additional THE TV DVD CBL STB PVR AMP o 60 6 o 4 o NOTE When you press any remote control button the buttons will light up The illumination will light 7 amp a few seconds during this time The buttons will appear to light if the room is dark DESCRIPTION THE DEFAULT BACK LIGHTING TIME IS 4 SECONDS THIS LIGHTING TIME CAN BE O CHANGED TO A MAXIMUM TIME OF 8 SECONDS OR TURNED OFF THIS GIVES THE RC A TOTAL OF 3 2 X OPTIONAL LIGHT TIME CYCLES OFF 4 SECONDS OR 8 SECONDS 1 PLACE THE RC IN TV MODE 1 PROGRAMMING OPTIONAL BACK LIGHT CYCLES 2 PRESS AND HOLD THE ENT KEY 3 WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE ENT KEY ENTER THE FOLLOWING KEYS IN SEQUENCE INPUT THE NUMBER KEY OF THE DESIRED LIGHT CYCLE 2 LIGHT CYCLE EQUIVALENTS 1 BACK LIGHT TURNED OFF 0 KEY ENTERED AS THE LAST KEY OF THE PROGRAM SEQUENCE 2 BACK LIGHT FOR 4 SEC 4 KEY ENTERED AS THE LAST KEY OF THE PROGRAM SEQUENCE 3 BACK LIGHT FOR 8 SEC 8 KEY ENTERED AS THE LAST KEY OF THE PROGRAM SEQUENCE 3 SETUP EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE SETUP FOR 8 SECOND LIGHT CYCLES SETUP EXAMPLE PLACE RC IN TV MODE PRESS AND HOLD ENT KEY WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE ENT KEY ENTER THE FOLLOWING KEYS IN SEQUENCE THE TV MODE LED ON THE RC WILL FLASH 3 TIMES IF THE SETUP WAS DONE CORRECTLY ow ow INPUT 8 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV amp 1
125. ing other programs from any of the video inputs Back of VCR 0 INPUTS 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 program as a sub picture ANT A INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 1 PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub picture will appear in one of the four different modes POP PIP SPLIT or SURF depending on the INPUT signal To change the PIP mode use the PIP button to cycle through the four different modes POP MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the sub picture outside of the main picture Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to move the sub picture This feature is not available with a 1080i signal Please refer to the PICTURE IN PICTURE MODES Table see page 42 Main Picture Sub Picture Digital Channels cannot be viewed as a sub picture PIP MODE Picture in Picture is only available with a 10801 signal Press the CURSOR PAD 4 or gt to enable the sub picture sound Sub picture channel availability depends on the channel list 41 ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP PIP MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i signal To prevent a pattern burn occasionally move the sub picture using the CURSOR PAD
126. instructions as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user s authority to operate the Plasma Television MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division may void the user s authority to operate the equipment POWER SOURCE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT INSERT THE AVC CENTER AND DISPLAY MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE PLASMA TELEVISION S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE AVC CENTER DISPLAY MONITOR TO 50Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This Plasma Television will display television closed captioning or in accordance with paragraph 15 119 and 15 122 of the FCC rules CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the AVC center display monitor as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards If the television does not operate properly unplug the Plasma Television and call your authorized dealer or service center IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS N Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television Re
127. it to HITACHI This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television Plasma television consists of AVC center and display monitor CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of a DO NOT OPEN sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE PLASMA TELEVISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE TELEVISION There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center display monitor Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the AVC center display monitor CAUTION Adjust only those controls that are covered in the
128. ius of 30 left and right Do not place any objects on the path of the monitor when using the power swivel feature Before using the power swivel feature please make sure that the path of the monitor is clear of any fingers hands or any other body parts to avoid causing injury When the Picture in Picture PIP or Freeze mode is ON the Power Swivel is disabled 80 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY fet IMPORTANT TURN OFF THE AVC BOX THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES 1 AVC rear panel connection to an external component with an analog RGB output ream SS o Sawa gt DE EE 1 COMPUTER Sl Audio Cable I 4 Optional ANT B ANTA Es ue s vingo s video DU EI VIDEO VIDEO 11 Rel l lsoo CUE ee OPTICAL OUT MONITOR QUT IRBIASTER 85 2326 E __ Ob This Plasma Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below 1 RGB input signal This Plasma Television can accept the following signal formats Signal Mode Vertical Horizontal No Signal Name Resolution Frequency Hz VESA 640x400 640 x 480 5994 640
129. izontal style is prohibited More over please treat the plasma panel with great care because of a precision apparatus Please instruct transporters so that it should be put into the packing box at the time of shipment There is a possibility that breakage of the panel or defects will increase 7 Transportation When the PDP monitor is transported horizontally the glass panel has the possibility of being Rough transportation might cause damage to the panel and pixel failure degraded to such extent that stationary images would burn in that part of the screen as grayed out images Brightness will decrease automatically during still and slightly moving pictures This is not a failure This is a special feature to avoid image retention Tips to prevent such image retention are Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or hi contrast images such as monochrome characters and graphic patterns for long Do not leave stationary images appearing for long but try to refresh them at appropriate intervals of time or try to move them using screen saver function Turn down the contrast and brightness controls Luminosity and contrast PDP television has luminosity and low contrast compared with CRT television Granular spots When a screen is seen at point blank range a random fine grain may be visible to a dark part 11 Disturbance to video If an apparatus VCR etc antenna line is arranged near the monitor the image may sh
130. keys by selecting the Custom options and following the instructions of the NET learning wizard see page 33 This window shows the available Audio Video equipment soft keys The equipment list will scroll up or down DVD POWER MENU MORE DVD POWER MENU MORE EO DVD2 DVD2 T e ORIGINAL MENU cO x EE OF EQUIPMENT VCR2 Ke VCR2 Receiver press two times AV Receiver Move Select gt GEL Select Move Return Use the CURSOR PADS and SELECT button to access and navigate the original menu of equipment Press EXIT to quit or press the AV NET button to return to previous menu Press tw
131. ks 0351 CAINE EE 0351 Fisher bes 0052 2 2 2 22 0 0259 0477 0477 peti weak 0073 khi RR ai Pur 0351 0325 rorum rh d Rd Re 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317 0351 BON e esas uera REX 0056 SO tanien naa v 0317 0325 Schneider 0376 0010 0576 Soundesign 0376 bolo qa 0376 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODE 1120 1010 0113 0295 SAMSUNG eexsccecbesmmkn ed s 1190 Sensory Science 1126 5 1010 SONY AP 0639 PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER CODE 0616 PEWS E ERR 0618 0614 0616 SonicBlue 0614 0616 SONY eors ri packen 0636 0618 0636 OSD On Screen Display 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV 2 Use the CURSOR PAD buttons A V 4 and P to navigate to a different menu item 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press the A V NET button on the remote control to access the AV Network menu to MENU EXIT control external co
132. l 65 Antenna Setup 63 Front Panel Lock 65 Aspect Ratio 30 62 Input Lock D C EN LE 65 Audio Sound Enhancement Movie Ratings Luis iue ete EE MUI EE 66 TrUBASS d n ERG Bal 60 1 Ratings Den HERE OMNE LI ar Audio Settings 60 anadan ENAN iude aT Audio Source 60 IV Ratings Canadians RIGNGD been 88 Auto Adjust RGB Input 88 TV Time Out 72 Auto Noise 60 M AN Network 22 25 32 34 Matrix Surround 60 B Menu Preference Balance aaaea s ie kie pre 60 n n nn n 74 BaSS do RON ON x 60 Background lb eae CE 75 Black 57 Monitor Out 79 Black Side Panel 77 Brightness ecl vga Peewee eae 57 C Noise Cancel 60 P Caution and Safety 2 3 Channel 63 64 Perfect Volume 60 Auto
133. l position clock and phase We recommend you use a signal which has more than 50 of amplitude of white area at each corner of the picture when performing Auto Adjustment It may not work correctly with dark picture see page 88 5 Input signal level SYNC TTL level H V separate signal RGB INPUT 0 7 1 0 NOTE Interlaced signal is not available 6 RGB input signal will not appear at all when receiving a signal which is not supported by this product If the setting is wrong the Display Monitor will display NO SYNC SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ Without sync Either horizontal or vertical POWER SAVING mode will come is inappropriate or out of range on after 10 seconds Cun INVALID SCAN FREQ will disappear after 60 seconds NOTE 1 If the Display Monitor cannot display a signal please try AUTO ADJUST to display the signal This is used to initialize the MultiScan Converter 2 Not all signals have AUTO ADJUST feature see page 87 3 Set Top Box and DVD player input signal does not have AUTO ADJUST feature 83 LAdNI 898 3HL ONISN RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 1 Press the MENU button then use the CURSOR PAD A or and SELECT button or CURSOR PAD gt 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 AN NET MENU EXIT INPUTS
134. l disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel OE O ANALOG INPUT ANT B amm OPTICAL OUT 1 Digital Audi neur Ji 4 input i NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 4 in example on page 26 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections 16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 1 CONNECTING S VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the S VIDEO OUT of the S VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT S VIDEO jack as shown on the AVC Center below Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous chann
135. lease ENTER ENT button 5 If done correctly the device LED indicator will flash 3 times to confirm proper setup 6 The remote will now control the desired device 7 Pressing the ENTER ENT button will now access the video input 1 5 of the desired device SETUP EXAMPLE Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV D Select DVD mode by using your SOURCE ACCESS buttons or to position the LED indicator to DVD lt L DAY NIGHT Hold down the ENTER ENT button and press the numbers 0 5 7 and 3 Then press the number 1 for the assigned input number of the DVD player Release ENTER ENT button wo If done correctly the device LED indicator will flash 3 times to confirm proper setup The remote will now control the DVD player yy ff 9 9 6 NOTES 1 This feature is optional 2 Assigned input numbers can be used more than once if applicable 49 ALOWAY AHL REMOTE HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your convenience The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used HITACHI 1 POWER button Press Power button to turn the Plasma TV ON or OFF CH A and CH Y Press the up or W down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate the on screen display features when in AV NET mode 3 VOL 4 and VOL gt Press the VOL dow
136. mpile disassemble or make derivative works from the Software or use the Software in combination with any non Hitachi software and d You may not use the Software for any commercial purpose 2 VIOLATIONS INDEMNITY You understand and agree that your use of the Software in any manner except as permitted under this Agreement could constitute a serious crime and could subject you to damages and an award to Hitachi of attorneys fees in connection with your violation of this Agreement You further understand that you may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement or other violation of intellectual property rights caused or facilitated by your failure to abide by the terms of this Agreement You agree to defend indemnify and hold Hitachi and its parent and affiliate companies harmless from and against any and all liability resulting from any breach by you of this Agreement 3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The Software is protected by federal copyright laws international copyright treaties and other intellectual property laws and treaties The Software is licensed not sold to you All right title and interest in and to the Software and any intellectual property associated therewith including any accompanying printed materials shall belong to Hitachi and its licensors and suppliers Except as expressly provided herein neither Hitachi nor any of its licensors or suppliers grants to you under this Agreement any express or implied right in or t
137. mponents INPUTS This part of the screen shows which selections are available Audio Aspect Chan Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel This part of the screen 2 Move Sel shows which Remote Control buttons to use 53 AV I1dSIG N33HD2S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY NOTE Video Audio Aspect Digital channels Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode for Reset Video Settings Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color White Balance Treble Bass Balance 5 5 TruBass Matrix Surround Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Language Digital Output DRC OSD On Screen Display Select between the two picture modes Day and Night Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adjust color Adjust tint Adjust sharpness Set this to High for less intense color with more blue set to Medium for natural color set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for more reddish color Adjust shadow detail in dark screens Use this function to choose between 3 Contrast Mode settings Set to Dynamic for darker images more in the level of Black set to Normal a balanced White to Black level and set to Auto for
138. n on connecting your hook up cables A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 4 in the example on page 26 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections Connect only 1 component VCR DVD player camcorder etc to each input jack COMPONENT Y PgPg Input 1 amp 2 connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players and set top boxes Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the TV s Pp input and the components R Y output to the TV s Pg input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CgCp In this case connect the components Cp output to the TV s Pg input and the components output to the TV s Pp input It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the inputs See page 57 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the Y PBPR RGB and HDMI input jacks Input 1 or 2 can accept HDMI signal Input 1 or 2 can accept both component and composite video signal S VIDEO monitor output may be used for recording only when the input is of S VIDEO type When using a DVI or HDMI input from a Set Top Box it is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input
139. n or VOL gt up buttons to select desired sound level or to navigate the on screen display features when in AV NET mode 4 SELECT button Press SELECT button to Select when in MENU and AV NET mode 5 MUTE button To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume SOFT MUTE to answer the telephone etc press the MUTE button Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely MUTE To restore the sound press the MUTE button one more time or press the VOLUME Up gt button THE REMOTE CONTROL 6 FAV CH button Press FAV CH button to access your favorite channels 7 INPUTS button Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will cycle through the input items see example on page 35 8 EXIT button When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays 9 MENU button Press the MENU button to start the On Screen Display 10 AV NET button Press this button to access the Audio Video network AV Net menu The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the TV s remote control See complete explanation and example on pages 32 34 NOTE The Simple Remote cannot be programmed to control external components 50 PVR VCR CABLE SATELLITE DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE IV REFERT NE 1972 Admiral 2 0048 0209 0000 PL 0278 Aiwa 0000 0037 0307
140. n the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general public When you receive such messages the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message Please be advised that if the EAS channel is blocked using the Locks feature you will not be able to tune to that channel 66 LOCKS TV Ratings due to its content Access Code Lock Time Lock Bmovie Ratings Biv Ratings Bicanadian Ratings Eng Bicanadian Ratings or Move Select Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate Ratings Status TV Y TV G TV PG Tv 14 TV MA Sub Category D S FV DD DDD DoDD DoDD Move Return Use the CURSOR PAD A V 4 and P to highlight the category that you want to block Press select to block the TV RATINGS that you have selected Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATINGS to return to the previous menu TV Parental Guide Ratings Table All children The themes and elements in this TV program are specifically designed for a very young audience including children from ages 2 6 TV Y Directed to older children Themes and elements in this program may include mild
141. normal when using the jacks RGB and HDMI inputs ASN 15414 FIRST TIME USE LJ REAR PANEL JACKS 7 RGB Analog Input Use this 15 pin D Sub input for your external devices with RGB output see page 26 RGB Audio Input Connect audio for RGB input if you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack 9 HDMI Digital Input INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 About HDMI HDMI is the next generation all digital interface for consumer electronics HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high definition video and multi channel audio in a single cable Because digital television DTV signals remain in digital format HDMI assures that pristine high definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to your television Screen Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection ION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC NOTES 1 The HDMI input is not intended for use with personal computers 2 Only DTV formats such as 1080i 720p 480i and 480p are available for HDMI input 10 To Monitor Connect the Monitor Connection Cable to the AVC center s TO MONITOR connector and to the display monitor s FROM connector Blaster This jack provides IR output t
142. not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your set top box satellite receiver NOTES 1 If your set top box satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your set top box satellite receiver code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your set top box satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your set top box satellite receiver operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above 1 PRE CODED SET TOP BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER LE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen pre coded set top box satellite codes 2 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY SATELLITE RECEIVER STB CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the set top box satellite receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for the set top box satellite receiver 45 1 ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE 55 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 of your DVD player refe
143. nputs will not have monitor output 4 Optical Out Digital Audio This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible such as an audio amplifier 5 S VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S VIDEO Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S VIDEO output capability NOTES 1 You may use VIDEO or S VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT and 4 but only one of these inputs may be used at a time 2 S VIDEO output may be used for recording only when the input is of S VIDEO type 6 Component Y PgPg Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y PgPg jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD player or Set Top Box You use composite video signal for INPUTS 1 and 2 DO NOT connect composite VIDEO and S VIDEO to Input 3 4 or 5 at the same time S Video has a higher priority over video input Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the AVC Box s input and the components R Y output to the Box s input Your component outputs may be labeled In this case connect the component Cp output to the AVC Box s Pg input and the component output to the AVC Box s input It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the inputs See page 56 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be ab
144. o AV NET Your PVR2 is now connected to your AV network Ly Would you Jike to set up Please wait while AV NET Learns the command Done Continue 7 If the code is not accepted the screen below appears xr Move HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning 15 Press Exit to Quit HITACHI AV NET SETTING LIST Device Video Audio DVD Not Setup Not Setup v DVD2 Not Setup Not Setup Transfer not completed m Tess Nae Serum Not Betas Try again AVR Not Setup Not Setup PVR Not Setup Not Setup NO YES CBL Not Setup Not Setup 4 Move Select URS 0010 NEE Noe S UL 8 If the code transfer was succesful the screen below appears EXIT SED Select 9 Select OK to continue NOTES 1 To access the Menu function of a specific equipment select the HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning MENU soft key on OSD then press the MENU button of the Plasma TV remote control In order to use CURSOR PAD and EXIT button of the Plasma TV remote control arrows select and EXIT button must be learned Then the menu of the programmed 7 equipment can be controlled with the Plasma TV remote control When using the Learned device with the Timer Recording function Transfer was successfull the Power Stop and Record soft Keys should be learned first Press OK to continue BACK 4 Move Select 34 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE amp TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV e INPUT
145. o any patents copyrights trademarks trade secrets or other intellectual property All right title and interest in and to the intellectual property rights associated with any content that is accessible through use of the Software shall belong to the applicable content owners and may be protected by copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties This Agreement grants you no rights to use such content Any rights of Hitachi not expressly granted to you hereunder are reserved expressly by Hitachi 4 SOFTWARE UPGRADES In the future Hitachi may release or make available one or more upgrades to the System Software each an Upgrade You understand and agree that if you decide to install or use any Upgrade your installation and use of such Upgrade and or any other software or intellectual property Hitachi may provide in connection therewith shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement except to the extent that Hitachi provides different or supplementary license terms or conditions that accompany such Upgrade or other software or intellectual property In the event Hitachi provides you with a flash card or other media to effect or facilitate an Upgrade you understand and acknowledge that your failure to return such flash card or other media to Hitachi as Hitachi may require could result in Hitachi placing your name and your DTV s serial number on a No Further Upgrades list which will prohibit you from receiving any s
146. o check the channel being received the picture source if the channel has stereo ST or second audio program SAP the time CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set ANALOG CHANNELS 3 32 PM Time Ant A 22 Main Picture Source Stereo Audio Broadcast R Broadcast Rating INFO CO Aspect VY Mode Day Night Mode Day Off 4 3 Expanded AM PM Qn AM i Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3 32PM Picture Source Ant A 122 1 Channel ID KPBS DT Program Language Eng1 3 32 PM Broadcast Rating 31v Y UNo Info INFO Signal Format gt 720p Format INFO Closed Captioning Aspect Mode Day Night Mode 5Day Off 4 3 Expanded AM o PM Q AM gt AM INFO Event Timer Timer Recording When an S VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO 3 INFO When VIDEO Y PpgPg Input is connected to VIDEO 1 INFO O 1 The Sleep Timer info will show momentarily after releasing INFO button 2 Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to return to normal viewing 39 ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV VOLUME VOL WHEEL MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL A or V until you obtain the de
147. o quit Use the CURSOR PAD lt or gt to change the COLOR TEMPERATURE Set to HIGH for a cooler picture with more blue 1 200K set to MEDIUM for more natural color 9 300K or set to STANDARD for accurate color 6 500K or Black White 5 400K Bicontrast 100 Berightness 50 01 Bicolor Temperature High Blenhancer Off Breset Reset Move Select 86 Press MENU button to return to RGB MODE MENU or EXIT to quit ENHANCER Enhances the picture detail RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Video Bicontrast 100 m Bisrightness B Temperature M tion Ennancec G Breset M Reset Move Select RESET Use CURSOR PAD or gt to set ENHANCER Off Low Medium or High Press the MENU button to return to RGB MODE MENU or EXIT to quit Set CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE and ENHANCER to factory preset condition Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt to highlight Reset ee LAdNI 898 3H1 ONISN m U Press the SELECT button to RESET to factory Berightness o preset settings Press the MENU button to return to RGB MEE 2 MODE MENU EXIT to quit Breset G Reset n Move Select ASPECT Use
148. o times DVD 3 POWER CH CH A MENU DVD POWER CH CH A MENU DVD2 O TV VCR DVD2 1 gt TV VCR A ORIGINAL MENU VCR gt 4 52 MORE VCR MORE OF EQUIPMENT VCR2 VCR2 AV Receiver 8 AV Receiver EIE E gt m Use the CURSOR PADS and SELECT button to access and QD two times navigate the original menu of equipment Press EXIT to quit or press the AV NET button to return to previous menu DVD POWER CH A DVD2 AUDIO VOL 7 VOL A VCR Inputs VCR2 SOURCE1 SOURCE2 SOURCE3 SOURCE4 AV Receiver gt 500 5 SOURCE6 SOURCE7 SOURCES Move SED Select PV Recorder gt POWER CH v CH A MENU PV Recorder POWER CH CH A MENU lt gt Cable Box j Tv vcR Cable Box TV VCR 8 ORIGINAL MENU Set Top Box INFO Set Top Box 4 INFO EQUIPMENT Custom GUIDE Custom GUIDE Device Setup i MORE Press four times Device Setup MORE MENU Move Select 4 Select O jd Move Return Use the CURSOR PADS and SELECT button to access and navigate the original menu of equipment Press EXIT to quit or press the AV NET button to return to previous menu PV Recorder Power w CH A INFO Cable Box 1 2 3 Set Top Box 4 5 6 Custom 7 8 9 Device Setup LAST Move Select PV Recorder CH CH A MENU PV Recorder Cable box 1 2 3 INFO Cable box Set Top Box gt 4 5 6 GUIDE Set Top Box Custom 7 8 9 Custom g
149. o your external components VCR Cable box DVD player etc With this connection your external components can automatically be controlled by the A V network feature This connection will allow you to control the external components with your Plasma Television s remote control in TV mode 2 232 Input For use with third party home Audio Video control systems which commercially available Please see your dealer regarding these non Hitachi home control systems see page 79 to activate this input IEEE1394 These jacks provide a digital interface for your external digital devices such as a Digital VCR D VHS or Set Top Box by means of a single cable see page 20 When using IEEE1394 connections you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device This connection also enables you to control basic equipment functions such as VCR play rewind fast forward stop etc from your TV On Screen Display Subwoofer Out Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input using the sub woofer cable provided Sub woofer cable RCA Type 15 To Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center s TO MONITOR to these connectors FROM AVC Upgrade Card This card slot is for future software upgrades Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV In order to receive written notification please complete and return your warranty card
150. off the BLACK SIDE PANEL Itis recommended to watch 4 3 signal with gray side bar Depending on received signals some images and Closed Caption displays may be missing when the Black Side Panel is set to Auto 1 or Auto 2 77 AV I1dSIG N33HDS NO SETUP Closed Captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or LJ Set Closed Caption Brenu Preference a lise Closed Captions 9 Biscreen Saver a ppm e Auto The Inputs a Bset Black Side Panel a lt gt r Analog Captions Bset Closed Captions g O Mode Captions O Text Bset Monitor out Channel 9102 O4 Move Select Digital Captions Set or 2 Return 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 covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible Text may not be available with every program CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region 3 i
151. or 16 9 ZOOM Vertical position can be changed with these modes For example it will be useful for centering the picture area at both the top and bottom of the picture with 4801 480 signal Adjustable range is 10 video center is toward bottom of screen to 10 video center is toward top of screen Press CURSOR PAD A and V to select menu item Press CURSOR PAD lt or to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the MENU or select ASPECT to return to the main menu NOTE Vertical Position will not be available in 4 3 Standard and 16 9 Standard modes 62 CHANNEL MANAGER Ch an Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options run Auto Channel Scan Check Signal Meter and Set Channel Manager st Video Chan Manager Q Audio Set The Antenna Aspect Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Locks lt gt Channel List Timers Move Return Setup eo Power Swivel or 4 Move Sel 620 Press CURSOR PAD V to highlight function then press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select a T D 5 z 5 3 5 0 S Y Set The Antenna This feature will select Antenna options Chan Manager Chan Manager The Antenna 8 lise The Antenna gt B uto chan scan Ce Connect Cable to Ant A and Air to Ant B Signal Meter E TU 1 Connect Cable to Ant A only annel List N gt C
152. our digital still pictures see pages 35 37 3 INPUT EXIT button Press this button to access the INPUT menu Press again to exit the MENU mode 4 CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up A buttons when in MENU mode 5 VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left and right gt buttons when in MENU mode ASN 3WLL 15414 FIRST TIME USE Ld FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 6 POWER button Display Monitor MAIN POWER button This power button is for the complete system and must be turned ON OFF manually It is recommended to leave the MAIN POWER to ON condition lights red for stand by mode The Main Power button is located on the Back STANDBY RED ON GREEN MAIN POWER side under the label MAIN POWER AVC POWER button The AVC power can be turned ON OFF manually or by remote control Turning on the AVC Power will only turn on the AVC box if the MAIN POWER of the display monitor is off 7 POWER light indicator To turn the monitor ON press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the monitor A red stand by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate The PDP is now ready for remote on off operation When the main p
153. ower switch is set Lights Red When the main power switch on the display PM by monitor is ON and the AVC Center is OFF Lights Green Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is ON Lights Orange Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and Flashing Power p and AVC Center power is ON with no signal input except antenna no sync signal REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc 9 FRONT INPUT JACKS for VIDEO 5 Use these audio video jacks for a quick hook up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording Press the INPUTS button then use the CURSOR PAD and the SELECT button on the remote control to select INPUT 5 If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack PHONES JACK Use this jack for your head phones The TV s internal speakers can also be heard Turn off the internal speakers see page 60 if you wish to listen to the head phones only 1 LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment s remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF lights orange if there is no video input when VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 or RGB is selected Check the Power Light to make sure the Display Monitor is turned off or in Stand by mode lights red when not in use Remote Control can not turn ON OFF the MAIN of the display monitor 10
154. physical or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 General audience It contains little or no G violence no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations Parental guidance suggested The program TV PG may contain infrequent coarse language limited violence some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations 14 V Parents strongly cautioned This program TV may contain sophisticated themes intense sexual situation more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue Mature audiences only This program may TV MA contain mature themes indecent language graphic violence and explicit sexual content ov s asan O e mmm Sexually Suggestive Dialogue 67 NOTES 1 If you Block TV 14D you will still permit TV MA programs If you block TV 14V you will automatically block TV MAV programs but you will still permit TV MALS programs This means that the TV will block violence in TV 14 and higher TV MA but not language and Sex TV program ratings are dependent on the broadcaster If the program is not rated the TV will not block it If a CableCARD is installed your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System EAS message in the event of a local or national emergency with the purpose of alerting the general public When you receive such messages the Projection Television will immediately tune to an EAS channel as directed by the EAS message
155. programming procedure as stated above 1 PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes 2 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player 46 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR PVR FUNCTIONS e Operating the precoded function for your VCR PVR Personal Video Recorder This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs PVRs You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR PVR refer to pages 51 52 for pre codes 1 Turn ON your VCR PVR 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR PVR 3 To switch to VCR PVR pre coded mode use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons 4 gt on the remote control to position the LED light to the corresponding selection 4 Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your VCR PVR as shown on pages 51 52 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aimthe remote at the VCR PVR and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR PVR If the VCR PVR does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your VCR PVR NOTE
156. put signal level Turns the gray side bars ON OFF when watching Aspect in Real and Normal signals in standard mode Power Swivel enabled Controls motorized stand Power Swivel disabled 85 LAdNI 898 3H1 ONISN USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to select VIDEO and then press SELECT or CURSOR PAD P to be inside the video menu Press CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight the item to be adjusted Press SELECT or CURSOR PAD P to select the highlighted item This feature allows you to adjust the contrast in RGB mode B contrast 100 m Brightness i 7 lt Bicolor Temperature M ign M Breset M Reset Move Select Bicontrast 100 55 _ _ _ _ Temperature M tion Ennancer M ort Breset M Reset Move Select COLOR TEMPERATURE Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt to adjust contrast Press MENU button to return to RGB MODE MENU and EXIT to quit BRIGHTNESS This feature allows you to adjust brightness in RGB Mode Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt to adjust brightness Press MENU button to return to RGB MODE MENU or EXIT t
157. r to pages 51 52 for pre codes 1 Turn ON your DVD player 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your DVD player 3 To switch to DVD pre coded mode use the SOURCE ACCESS buttons lt or gt on the remote control to position the LED light to the corresponding selection 4 Hold down the ENT button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches your DVD player as shown on pages 51 52 Release the ENT button The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted 5 Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your DVD player when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your DVD player If the DVD player does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your DVD player 7 You will need to set the display type of your DVD player to 16 9 widescreen DVD CBL STB PVR AMP oo 0 o NOTES 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD player s code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please SOURCE ACCESS consult your DVD player operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire
158. rength and peak values of the Antenna signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception Chan Manager Chan Manager lise The Antenna Bsignal meter amp Bhuto Chan scan meter g Channel 8 3 List lt gt Strength i Move Select Peak 1 Close c9 5 Move Return Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to highlight and select close to exit NOTE The Signal Meter will not be available grayed out when watching analog channels Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled CH ID which have been added to Channel Memory SCAN which are protected by LOCK and which are your Favorite FAV Channels Chan Manager Channel List Cable Set The Antenna B a CH Scan CH ID Lock B uto Chan scan 1 Meter a FAV 3 n List a FAV 1 an HEKERE gt n 2 Move Select O 6 On eee a lt gt e 8 On a or 9 On 10 On a 620 Move Return Use the CURSOR PADS to navigate the Channel List Press the CURSOR PAD or V to select On or Off on the Scan column Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing NOTE When a CableCARD is installed the Chann
159. ress the A V Net button on the remote control 10 If OK was selected and the 4 digit code was invalid the screen below appears then goes back to the Device DVD POWER MENU HOME Code entry screen DVD2 a gt VCR 4 VORZ ATTENTION Find your DVD AV Receiver y e 4 gt Move Select 2 Use CURSOR PADS A or V to highlight Device Setup 3 Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD gt on the remote control and the device selection screen appears 11 Repeat Device Setup procedure until the screen below appears PV Recorder 12 Select CONTINUE to setup another device Cable Box HITACHI AV NET SET UP Set Top Box Congratulations Your DVD is now connected Custom to your AV network Would you like to set Device Setup y another device Done Continue 4 gt Move Select 4 Move SED Select 4 Usethe CURSOR PADS A or V to choose DVD and press the SELECT button on the remote control 5 The Setup button on the bottom of the screen becomes highlighted Press the SELECT button on the remote control to enter the setup screen 13 Select DONE to finish and the screen below appears to show the device s which has been set up HITACHI AV NET SET UP HITACHI AV NET SET UP Device Code Video Audio _ DVD 0490 INPUT 2 Using TV Please choose the device to set up DVD2
160. rn to normal viewing This feature is useful for freezing a picture frame with addresses Money Order Only 3 1 800 555 1212 SPLIT FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing only the right sub picture will freeze Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing Main Picture Sub Picture EXIT STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing only the 3 sub pictures will freeze Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details for example a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing EXIT NOTES 1 The default FREEZE mode is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and then the STROBE freeze The last Freeze mode you selected before you pressed the EXIT button will be the one that comes up after pressing the PAUSE button again 2 Each freeze frame in Strobe Freeze is delayed about 0 1 1 10 second 3 Strobe Freeze is not available in 480p 720p 1080i inputs 43 ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE o 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 of your cable box refer to pages 51 52 for pre codes 1 2 1 PRECODE
161. s Code Ratings BEngage Lock Status Bw Time Lock Not Rated Brovie Ratings gt gt Biv Ratings a G Bicaeadian Ratings Eng E oS PG 13 Bcanadian Ratings cer E R Move Select or NC 17 x Move Return Use the CURSOR PAD A or V 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 all movies rated PG 13 and higher NC 17 and X will be blocked Motion Picture Motion Picture Ratings Table Table Contains no rating Not Rated NR and Not Applicable NA NOT RATED programs Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply 1 audiences All ages Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian No one 17 and under admitted NC 17 Adults only A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed If the movie does not carry a rating the TV will not block it Blocking RATED programs may block emergency programming sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather If a CableCARD is installed your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System EAS message i
162. s sometimes used for a third language may vary by region 4 is sometimes used for a fourth language may vary by region Use the CURSOR PAD A V lt and gt to highlight the function to change then press the SELECT button to select the function Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET CLOSE CAPTION to return to previous menu Digital Captions Set captions for digital programs This function will help choose and set available language font size and style of digital captions Digital Caption Font Style Set Closed Captions a e H B Service 12 34 5 6 j caption Display Language Unknown 4 gt Oo Auto Font Default 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 t r Analog Captions lt gt Size Standard OSmall OLarge Mode Captions O Text Ol Style Standard OHigh Visibility Channel 102 O3 O4 m Ed de HITACHI Digital Captions SET Q Move Return lt gt Move Select Z T Use the CURSOR PAD A V lt and P to highlight desired Digital Captions feature O Press the SELECT button to select desired feature o Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET CLOSE CAPTION to return to the previous menu I Z Depending on the source some types of digital closed captions may not work with this TV CAPTION DISPLAY will not work when viewing a 480p 720p or 1080i input via the COMPONENT Y PpPg inputs When PIP Sur
163. s that have phono connectors For best performance video cables should use 75 Ohm coaxial shielded wire Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio video products Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required ay the various components and the length of each cable 300 Ohm Twin Lead d 7 This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm r 5 Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack panel and front control panel Ouw L A AUDIO OUT 3 8mm 2 STEREO RCA TYPE MINI PLUG PLUGS Stereo Cable 3 5 mm plug to 3 5 mm plug This cable is used to connect from external audio out to the audio input of the AVC Center ex RGB Input IR Mouse Cable Provided Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output on your AVC center when A V Network is used You must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR This connection allows your TV to control your cable box and VCR Subwoofer Cable Provided This cable is used to connect an external audio component input to the subwoofer output of the Display Monitor Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack Use this ca
164. select AUTO ADJUST Press SELECT or CURSOR PAD to access AUTO ADJUST menu B uto Adjust Adjust gt 1 Position 4 1 Position o HN 9 1 Clock 3 Phase Breset Reset Level 0 7 Side Panel Off Move Select Use CURSOR PAD lt or gt cursors to highlight adjust Press SELECT to select AUTO ADJUST 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 unsuccessfully try AUTO ADJUST again If AUTO ADJUST fails several times in succession try using manual adjustment to adjust Vertical Frequency Aspect Ratio Timing Frequency and Picture Always reset AUTO ADJUST when setting new display setting or when changing to a new B uto Adjust Adjust BHorizontal Position oC E BVertical Position oL _ BHorizontal Clock Phase 4 Breset Reset Binput Level 0 7 Side Panel Off Move Select H POSITION This feature allows you to adjust the
165. sired sound level To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume SOFT MUTE to answer the telephone etc press the VOL wheel down Press the VOL wheel again to turn the sound off completely MUTE To restore the sound press the VOL wheel one more time or VOL Up A Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO see page 78 When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 31 or greater the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on However if it is set to a level 30 or less the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned ON 17 CHANNEL CH WHEEL CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels lock access code etc Use the CHANNEL WHEEL A or V to select the desired channel Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter two or three numbers to select channels Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9 or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to tune For Digital Channels use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons with the DASH button Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL WHEEL up A or CHANNEL WHEEL down V Press the channel CH wheel to switch to Favorite FAV channel mode You will know you are in Favorite Channel mode when FAV is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN Press it again to return to yo
166. splay HDTV when combined with an HDTV Tuner and Source All specifications weights and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice Please access www hitachi com tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc TruBass SRS and the ce symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Hum HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are wmm trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Y USEFUL INFO To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A and Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 448 2244 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 Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as
167. t Device Setup LAST CH Device Setup v 4 Select PMove GEL Select NOTES 1 Devices will not be available until Device Setup is completed see pages 22 25 2 The Custom option will not be available until the Custom device Setup is learned and completed After completion the Custom tag will be replaced with the device tag 3 The Custom option only accepts one device at a time The second Custom device setup will replace the first device HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the AV NET Codes For example after programming your equipment to the AV NET and the soft keys do not work the user just has to follow the steps below The AV NET Learning Wizard will transfer any remote button IR code of your equipment to the soft keys of your AV NET If all remote button transfers are successful the user can now control their equipment by using the Plasma TV remote control A Custom VCR Setup example is shown below Setup of Custom DVD3 PVR2 CBL2 and STB2 follows the same procedure 1 Press NET button on the remote control 10 A check mark appears next to the programmed softkey 2 Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to select DEVICE SETUP Select DONE to EXIT or CONTINUE to learn another softkey press the SELECT button or CURSOR PA
168. the and marks in the battery compartment Press down and slide back Lift up on tab to ME remove back cover 4 Replace the cover ui AN CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace with the same or equivalent type HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 1 To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place Securing to a table top 1 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 Wood screw two places Securing to a wall 1 Keep the Plasma Display monitor four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket 2 Secure the monitor to the wall as shown below 10cm 4 inches or more Stabilization bolts 2 L7 Provided h E Wood Screw N Wire X Cd cd String or Wire Es block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect The plasma television has two AC cords one on the AVC center and the other on the Plasma Display monitor In case of an abnormal symptom unplug both AC cords If you purchased the wall mount bracket option please ask for professional installer Do not install by yourself
169. tion Pvertical Position BHorizontal Clock Phase Breset Level Reset 0 7 Black Side Panei Move Select USING THE RGB INPUT BLACK SIDE The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars ON OFF when watching Aspect PANEL in Real and Normal signals in Standard Mode Press the SELECT button to select BLACK SIDE PANEL ON OFF B uco Adjust Adjust o 1 Reset 0 7 Off gt 1 Position Bvertical Position Bxorizontal Clock Phase Breset Level Side Panel Move Select NOTE To prevent the plasma phosphor from burning when watching Aspect in Real and Normal signal turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL It is recommended to watch 4 3 signal with gray side bar POWER This feature controls the motorized stand It allows the customer to turn the plasma display left or right SWIVEL using the remote control This feature is only available when the optional Table Top Stand is Press the MENU button in RGB mode Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to select POWER SWIVEL Press SELECT or CURSOR PAD gt to access POWER SWIVEL menu 5 5 MENU 4 Move Sel lt gt gt E 2 or Swivel g Unlocked 4 Move Set
170. ubsequent Upgrades Hitachi may later release or make available IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY DIFFERENT OR SUPPLEMENTARY LICENSE THAT MAY ACCOMPANY SUCH UPGRADE A DO NOT USE ANY HITACHI PROVIDED FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA B DO NOT PERFORM INSTALL ANY HITACHI PROVIDED UPGRADE SOFTWARE ON YOUR DTV AND C PROMPTLY RETURN SUCH FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA TO HITACHI 101 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 5 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS Hitachi is licensing the Software for use within North America only You agree that you will not export or re export the Software You specifically agree not to export or re export the Software i to any country to which the U S has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services which currently include but are not necessarily limited to Cuba Iran Libya North Korea Sudan and Syria or to any national of any such country wherever located who intends to transmit or transport the Software back to such country ii to any person or entity who you know or have reason to know will utilize the Software in the design development or production of nuclear chemical or biological weapons or iii to any person or entity who has been prohibited from participating in U S export transactions by any federal agency of the U S government You warrant and represent that neither the U S Bureau of Industry and Security nor any
171. ur regular tuned channels You can add any channel to your Favorite channel list by pressing and holding down the Channel CH wheel until the displayed channel turns from WHITE to highlighted GREEN You can also delete a channel from your favorite channel list by pressing and holding down the Channel CH wheel until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE y pc Dd Ant A 22 FAV Ant A 22 Ant 22 Be DASH button Use the DASH button with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter Digital Channels that have subchannel numbers indicated by DASH example 15 1 LAST CHANNEL LC button Press this button to toggle between the current and last channel viewed 40 PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously with separate tuning control for each ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub picture simultaneously ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture To select between main picture and PIP sub picture tuning use the CURSOR PAD on the remote The green highlighted channel display will move with every press of the CURSOR PAD gt The Picture in Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time You can watch a TV program while view
172. ut Press the SELECT button to select the desired input name Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE INPUTS to return to the previous menu NOTE The video input name will be displayed only when video input is displayed as main picture Video Power Save Use this feature to reduce power consumption for video input when there is no video input signal In RGB mode this feature will always be on lise The Inputs a lise The Inputs List List 1 AVR O PVR STB2 Videol O AVR DVD O PVR O STB2 Video2 gt Video2 2 OPVR2 Videos OcBL OSAT O VCR2 lt gt Videos OcBL OSAT O VCR2 Q Video4 O cBL2 OLD 5 O VCR3 20 Video4 O CBL2 OLD O STB O VCR3 Video5 O Reset Video5 QReset Video Power Save LAVideo Power Save Move Return Move Return I Z Press CURSOR PAD Y to highlight VIDEO POWER SAVE Press the SELECT button to select Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE INPUTS to return to the previous menu NOTE The AVC and Monitor will go to Stand By mode Off after 45 seconds when no video input signal is detected 76 SETUP Video 2 Auto Link
173. utton of the VCR remote control Transmission Test POWER PLAY CH UP while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the BACK EXIT AVC see pages 9 10 at a distance of 2 to 3 meters or 5 to 4 4 5 Input Select 10 feet iip B Pr ne HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning oe Press and hold desired button to HITACHI AV NET SET UP transfer the command to AV NET Congratulations Your VCR3 is now connected b to your AV network Please wait while AV NET another device 565 Learns the command Done Continue 7 fthe code is not accepted the screen below appears HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning lt gt Move Select 15 Press Exit to Quit amp HITACHI AV NET SETTING LIST Transfer not completed EC Try again Device Code Video Audio DVD Not Setup Not Setup NO YES DVD2 Not Setup Not Setup gt Move Select lis Not Setup NoE AVR N 5 S 8 If the code transfer was succesful the screen below appears PVR Saee INGE Not SEt b 9 Select OK to continue ST cee NEE Sou VCR3 0010 Not Setup Not Setup HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning EXIT Select Transfer was successfull Press OK to continue BACK OK 4 Move Select 33 ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO
174. xample in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance etc 5 ASN 15414 FIRST TIME USE 1 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its large viewing screen To see this large screen at its best test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 8 to 18 feet from the screen During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance 2 4 Minimum 5 HORIZONTAL BEST VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE 15 VIEWING ANGLE 4 Minimum N s HOOKUP CABLES O Most video audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cable
175. y name with 8 characters Ex 123ABCDE 1st to 3rd number 4th to 8th letters The sub directory then should be placed on a main directory with a dcim file name format Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304 JPEG format should conform with DCF Standard Design rule for Camera File System This TV set displays only digital pictures from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard Pictures that were copied edited or modified on a computer may not be displayed on the TV set 37 ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with digital interface capability Press the INPUTS button CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select IEEE 1394 When an IEEE1394 device is not connected INPUTS YY Input 5 RGB IEEE 1394 gt Photo Input Ant B gt Move Sel When an IEEE1394 device is connected HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV or is Device not detected INPUT DVHS1 POWER 00 00 00 Input 5 RGB bd 1394 4 Photo Input Ant B ANT In Out Move GED Sel Move Select

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