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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 42HDF52
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 1-6
FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 7-23
THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 24-27
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY....
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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 HITA
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 15. Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. safety standards for tilt and stability. 1. Read these instructions. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the 2. Keep these instructions. cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in 3. Heed all warnings. product damage and/or person
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This PDP TV has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions. About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure. Do not cut off the fitted p
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Be careful in moving the Plasma Television. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. Do not move the PDP TV during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. You are advised to move the PDP TV with two persons. Avoid any impact or shock to the PDP TV; particularly take care of glass screen. Do not put anything on top of the Plasma Television. Placing anything on the PDP TV could result in loss of b
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This PDP TV has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. - Keep the PDP TV 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 PDP TV. - Use a coaxial cable for antenna. You can check if this PDP TV influences Radio receivers by turning off
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ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE POWER CORD D-SUB MINI 15-PIN AUDIO/VIDEO S-VIDEO CABLE CONTROL CABLE CABLE 2. 3. 4. 5. BATTERIES USER’S GUIDE EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY CARD GUIDE 1. 6. 7. 8. 9. CAUTION: Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the fron
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HOW TO SETUP 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 place. Securing to a wall *Keep the Plasma Television four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. If you purchased the wall mo
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HOW TO SETUP 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
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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.
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANALOG RF terminal (75-Ohm) and/or DIGITAL RF terminal (75-Ohm). VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42” PLASMA TV ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ② POWER light indicator To turn the PDP TV ON, press the main power button located on the BACK left side of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The PDP TV is now ready for remote on/off operation. Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off Off When
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REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS REAR VIEW 42” PLASMA TV ① 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. ② AC IN input This TV is designed to operate on 120VOLTS 60Hz AC current. Insert the TV power cord into a 120VOLTS 60Hz outlet. ③ Service Terminal (1) Input For factory adjustment and service, please DO NOT con
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REAR PANEL JACKS ⑨ S-VIDEO Inputs Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. ⑩ COMPOSITE VIDEO Input By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select Composite 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(L) audio jack). ⑪ AUDIO Output These jack
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC, 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 SOURCES CONNECTING HDTV SOURCES HDTV input sources, such as a digital cable box, digital satellite receiver, or digital terrestrial receiver box, can be connected as desired, using the appropriate cable system. 1. Connect the HDTV source device using the appropriate cable pair, in the following order of preference: DVI cable and audio cable OR Component cable and audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. Turn on the PDP TV. 4. Press the
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1. Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using: Component cable and Audio cable OR S-Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. Turn on the PDP TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Component Video- YC C /YP P , S-Video or Composite Video) B R B R 17 Français English
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1. Connect the DVD player using: Component cable and Audio cable OR S-Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. Turn on the PDP TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Component Video- YC C /YP P , S-Video or Composite Video) B R B R 18
