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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 42HDT79, 55HDT79
42HDX99 and 55HDX99
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-24
THE REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................ 25-44
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .................
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Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT prong. The wide blade or the third prong are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Our reputation has been built on the quality, 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma pinched particularly at plugs, convenience televisions. receptacles,
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Important Safety Instructions Power source Public viewing of copyrighted material This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a and cable companies, as well as programs from other 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The power cord is used as the sources, may require prior authorization from the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable. broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
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Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 2 IR Blaster Cables Power Cord Remote Control Simple Remote GUIDE CH + VOL - VOL + SELECT MUTE FAV CH CH - MENU INPUTS EXIT Ferrite Core on AC Cord POWER (Only 55” models) Power Swivel Cable + - Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries / 1 Ferrite Core Table Top Stand (see page 14) (42” models only) Two “AAA” size, 1.5V batteries Note: Please visit our website for optional For U
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First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. Securing to a table-top ANTENNA 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good TV stand as shown below. outdoor color TV
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How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base ; so it needs to be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base. STAND PLATE METAL STEP (2): Please remove the 3 screws and the STAND PLATE metal from the TV, then put back only the screw to the back cover. Now the 4 screws that holds the TV STAND can be remove to separate the TV from the STAND BASE.
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First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light BEST may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens VERTICAL VIEWING can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can 20 ANGLE be located in a different section of the room. 3’ If the TV’s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system’s external speakers, the
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Hook-up Cables and Connectors 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 cabl
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First time use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 25-43 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD,
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Front/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW
REAR/SIDE VIEW G-LINK/IR OUT IR OUT Firmly bind the cables. Hook the band Thread the square to the claw. hole with the band. SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television NOTE: The Rear View of the 55” model is slightly ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote different from the 42” models. One of the control. The “MAIN POWER” button must be at differences are the handles that are only stand-by mode. pre
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First time use Front/Side Panel Controls
POWER light indicator To turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for Lamp 1 Lamp 2 remote ON/OFF operation. Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Off Off OFF. When the main power switch is set to Off. Lights OFF. When the main power switch on the TV Off Red (Stand-
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Rear Panel Connections Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR.
Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD ( and ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD of the remote control, you can select each video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have mon
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First time use Rear Panel Connections IEEE1394 (DV INPUT) (Only for HDX models) If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, the These jacks provide a digital interface for your TV will display the following respective screens. external digital devices, such as a Digital VCR (D- VHS), Set-Top-Box or Digital Camcorder by means of a single cable (see page 24). When using IEEE1394 connections, you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible CableCARD is installed devi
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Connecting External Video Sources The LEFT SIDE panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game, VCR and a Digital Camera as shown in the following examples: Left Side Panel Left Side Panel INPUT 5 PHOTO PHOTO R L/MONO INPUT R L/MONO INPUT PR PB AUDIO Y / VIDEO PR PB AUDIO Y / VIDEO Note : Special device cables will be according to the own device specifications. OUTPUT OUTPUT R L V R L P /C P /C Y R R
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources The RIGHT SIDE panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as shown in the following examples (When connecting DVI signal it will need to connect the audio output into the Left Side Input jacks) : A) Connecting HDMI signal. B) Connecting DVI signal. Right Side Panel Right Side Panel Left Side Panel INPUT 5 R L/MONO PR PB AUDIO Y / VIDEO DVI to HDMI
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Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT CAPABILITY ANT IN S-VIDEOVL R DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI Optional to HDMI DV or 1394 OUTPUT DVHS DV or 1394 OUTPUT CAPABILITY "Only HDX Models" HDMI to HDMI Optional OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT YP /C P /C B B R R L R V L R Y P P S-VIDEO V L R B R L R S-VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT VCR #2 DVD Player HDTV Set-Top Box HDMI DIGITAL La
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First time use Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-P P , or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that B R 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 on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting
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Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO 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 Rear Panel to the right. 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 2 f
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First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1, 2 OR 5 plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection 2. The HDMI input on INPUT 1 , 2 and 5 cable from the output of the HDTV set top box contains the copy protection system called or DVD player to the HD
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Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 :Y-PBPR. NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to The picture and sound that is played back the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear will be abnormal if the connection is loose. panel below. 2. See page 17 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 2. Connect the
