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PLASMA TELEVISION
AVC (Audio/Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor
32HDT20 42HDT20
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3
Video
Audio
Ch. Manager
Locks
Setup
Move SEL Sel
FIRST TIME USE 4-23
THE REMOTE CONTROL 24-39
Video
Audio
Ch. Manager
Locks
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
40-63
Setup
Move SEL Sel
USING THE RGB INPUT
64-74
OF THE PLASMA TV
USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 75-82
SVCS
VID 1
EXIT
VCR PLUS+
VID 2
MUTE
MODE
ASPECT
A/V NET
POWER
VCR CBL
TV STB
SOURCE WIZARD
CD TAPE
DVD AMP
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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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SVCS VID 1 EXIT VCR PLUS+ VID 2 MUTE MODE ASPECT ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE BATTERIES POWER CORD MONITOR IR MOUSE CONTROL CONNECTION CABLE CABLE POWER VCR CBL TV STB SOURCE WIZARD CD TAPE DVD AMP 1 2 3 4 56 7 89 SLEEP 0 INFO A/V NET SELECT VOL CH VID 3 PIP PIP CH FREEZE PIP ACCESS PIP MODE SWAP VIDEO REC CLU-5723TSI 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SPEAKER ACCESSORIES WALL MOUNT UNIT WM20 32HDT20 TV
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HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION SPEAKER INSTALLATION (MODEL 42HDT20 ONLY) 1. Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below. Screw x2 Speaker Holder (R) (L) (R) 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 and two on the right). 4. Hook the speaker holders to the loosened screws (A). 5. Screw the speaker holders to the Display Monitor with screws (B). 6. Ti
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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 32HDT20 42HDT20 Rear View Securing to a wall 1. Keep t
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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 ANGLE screen. 20 During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes 3’ or screens can
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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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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 32HDT20 42HDT20 DISPLAY DISPLAY MONITOR MONITOR STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER AUDIO/VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL CENTER CONTROL PULL CENTER POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) TruBass INPUT/EXIT VOL INPUT 5 PHONES POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MENU/SELECT CH L/(MONO) R S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features
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REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL OF THE AVC CENTER ANT A RGB 1 RGB 2 TO MONITOR MONITOR INPUT 4 INPUT 3 ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL INPUT OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO TO CONVERTER AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y/VIDEO INPUT 2 Y INPUT 1 R L AUDIO AUDIO IR (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) P (MONO) P (MONO) BLASTER B B L L L AUDIO L L R L ANT B P P R R AUDIO R R R R R R L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inp
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REAR PANEL JACKS RGB1 - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 22). RGB1 - Audio Input Connect audio for RGB1 input. RGB2 - Digital Input Use this RGB2 Digital input for your external devices with digital output capability (see page 22). RGB2- Audio Input Connect audio for RGB2 input. To Monitor Connect the Monitor Connection Cable to the AVC center’s “TO MONITOR” connector, and to the display monitors “FROM AVC” connector. IR Bla
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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 42HDT20 32HDT20 Core To AC Core outlet To AC outlet ANT A MONITOR RGB 1 RGB 2 TO MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT I
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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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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 from the VCR or l
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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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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 HDTV set top bo
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCES 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 1/2). Rear Panel of the AVC Center ANT A RGB 1 RGB 2 TO MONITOR MONITOR INPUT 4 INPUT 3
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CONNECTING A/V NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is equiped with an A/V 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.
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A/V NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 5. Follow the steps below to setup your A/V network (See page 21 for A/V Network Codes). There are six steps in the setup procedure (VCR setup example below). HITACHI AV NET Wizard (step 1 of 6) HITACHI AV NET Wizard (step 2 of 6) This Wizard helps you with Follow the digrams shown in Hitachi’s VCR connections and settings. Easy Graphic Guide Would you like to setup or to connect your VCR. modify your VCR? Carefully position the IR “mouse” in front of your VCR as shown i
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AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR A/V NETWORK (not for remote control) VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Profitronic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0240 CABLE BRAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Yamaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0354 Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209 Proscan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0060, 0202, 0760, 0761 ABC . . . . . . . 0003, 0007, 0008, 0011, 0014, 0017 Adven
