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PLASMA TELEVISION
AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor
32HDT55
42HDT55
50HDT55
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3
Video
Audio
Ch. Manager
Locks
Setup
Move SEL Sel
FIRST TIME USE 4-23
THE REMOTE CONTROL 24-41
Video
Audio
Aspect
Chan. Manager
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Locks 42-65
Setup
Move SEL Sel
USING THE RGB INPUT
66-75
OF THE PLASMA TV
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 76-84
SVCS
VID 1
EXIT
VCR PLUS+
VID 2
MUTE
MODE
ASPECT
A/V NET
POWER
VCR CBL
TV STB
SOURCE WIZARD
CD
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IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma Televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, 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. P
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SAFETY TIPS Read before operating equipment 15. Televisions are designed to comply with the Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. 1. Read these instructions. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, 2. Keep these instructions. of the cabinet which could cause the product to 3. Heed all warnings. overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal 4. Follow all instructions. injury. 5. Do not use t
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C C B B A A C« C« B« B« A« A« VID 1 ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE “AA” BATTERIES POWER CORD MONITOR IR MOUSE CONTROL CONNECTION CABLE CABLE 3. “AAA”BATTERIES 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. SPEAKER ACCESSORIES SPEAKER ACCESSORIES WALL MOUNT UNIT WM50 SIMPLE REMOTE (42”) (50”) (OPTIONAL) CONTROL 2. 8. 10. 9. PDP TV STAND (OPTIONAL) 50STD3 Table Top Stand Subwoofer Cable Cleaning Cloth AVC Stand 32” (SPD32 P#H520441) Accessor
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FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION SPEAKER INSTALLATION 42” SPEAKER INSTALLATION 50” 1. Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below. 1. Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below. Speaker Holder Screw x2 Screw x2 Speaker Holder (R) (L) (R) (R) (L) (R) Speaker Holder Speaker Holder Screw x2 2. Loosen 4 screws (A) (two on the left and two on the right). 3. Completely unscrew 4 screws (B) (two on the left
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HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 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 Wood screw 50” two places 32” 42” Securing to a wall
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FIRST TIME USE 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. BEST The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 8 to 18 feet from the VERTICAL VIEWING 20 ANGLE screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes 3
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HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that 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 by the various components and the length of each cable. “F” Type 75
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FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 32” 42” 50” DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) PULL AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ INPUT/EXIT POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) CENTER INPUT 5 PHONES L/(MONO) R MENU/SELECT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 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. or MAIN POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER 50” 32”/42” 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.
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FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS 32”/42” Monitor Bottom View REAR PANEL OF THE AVC CENTER ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A 2 ANALOG INPUT Please use HITACHI specified cable. S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO TO MONITOR Y/VIDEO Y 50” Monitor Bottom View VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L L/(MONO) AUDIO L P P B B L/(MONO) L/(MONO) L/(MONO) L/(MONO) AUDIO DVI-HDTV R R R P R P R R R R R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AC IN MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 IR BLASTER INPUT 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 1 AUDIO OUT RGB TruBass SRS and sym
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REAR PANEL JACKS RGB - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 22). RGB - Audio Input Connect audio for RGB input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). DVI - HDTV - Digital Input Use this DVI Digital input for your external devices with digital output capability, such as a Set-Top-Box, high band DTV decoders and DVD players with digital content protection (see page 22). DVI is INPUT 1 and has priorit
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR TO 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 “TO MONITOR” connectors. 3. Insert the other ends of the Monitor Connection Cable to the display monitor rear panel “FROM AVC” connectors. Back of Display Monitor Back of Display Monitor 32/42” 50” Core To AC Core outlet To AC outlet Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO M
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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
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FIRST TIME USE 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 VID2~VID5 button to view the program fr
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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. 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 VID3~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-P P . B R 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. 2. Connect the cable from the C /P OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (P jack. B B B) 3. Connect the cable from the C /P OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or
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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 “AUDIO 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 AUDIO OUT terminal outputs all audio sources (ANT A/B, INPUT 1~5 and RGB). Rear Panel of AVC Center TO CONVERTER ANT B ANT A ANALOG INPUT Please use HITACHI spec
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FIRST TIME USE 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
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AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 5. Follow the steps below to setup your AV network (See page 21 for AV Network Codes). There are six steps in the setup procedure (DVD setup example below). HITACHI AV NET SET UP THUMB DVD STICK DVD POWER MENU MORE Device Code - - - - VCR (Enter code “9999” to uninstall) Video Input No Connection PV Recorder Audio Input No Connection AV Receiver Transmission Test POWER PLAY CH UP BACK OK EXIT Move 0-9 Input Move INFO Device Setting 0 9 HITACHI AV NET SET UP Enter th
