Hitachi 32HDT55, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...h Manager Audio Video Move SEL Sel PO WE R TV VCR CB L DVD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 INF O SLE EP A V NE T EXIT MEN U CH VO L MUTE PIP PIP CH SW AP FRE EZE PIP MO DE PIP AC CES S VID EO SO UR CE WIZ AR D REC SEL ECT TV RG B ASP ECT STB AN T LAST CH VCR PLUS SVCS GUIDE TV SCHD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 VID 5 TAP E CD AM P MOD E CL U 57 23 TS I 42 65 24 41 Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel ...

Page 2: ...ns in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE 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 POWER SOURCE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT IN...

Page 3: ...Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer 17 An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits 18 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 N...

Page 4: ...mounting is not recommended Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical 3 This SPD32 PDP stand for use only with Hitachi 32HDT55 Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible...

Page 5: ... this portion to the loose screws A Screw in screws B Insert horizontally from the side 7 Connect the speaker wires as shown below Make sure the core is toward the display monitor side NOTES Do not connect speakers simultaneously to the speaker terminal of the Plasma TV and an external amplifier Core FIRST TIME USE Speaker Holder Speaker Holder Screw x2 Screw x2 R R L Screw in screws C Screw in sc...

Page 6: ...elevision 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 3 If you purchased the wall mount bracket option please ask for professional installer Do not install by yourself 42 32 42 ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV a...

Page 7: ...ects At the time of transportation horizontal 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 Rough transportation might cause damage to the panel and pixel failure ...

Page 8: ...d the length of each cable 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm 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 F Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack on ...

Page 9: ...cursor down and up buttons when in MENU mode 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 buttons when in MENU mode 32 DISPLAY MONITOR AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER 42 DISPLAY MONITOR STANDBY RED ON GREEN MAIN POWER STANDBY RED ON GREEN MAIN POWER 50 DISPLAY MONITOR STANDBY RED ON G...

Page 10: ...button and VIDEO 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen 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 48 if you wish to listen to the head phones only LEARNING AV NET Sensor Point your equipment s remote control at this area while ...

Page 11: ... a different source such as a cable box only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture Audio Video Inputs 1 2 3 and 4 The VID1 VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are pressed 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 MONITOR OUT The...

Page 12: ...TO MONITOR connector and to the display monitor s FROM AVC connector IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to 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 Subwoof...

Page 13: ...R VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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 AVC Center To AC outlet To AC outl...

Page 14: ...NA INPUT VID1 ANT 3 32 PM Ant A 32 Stereo 3 32 PM YPBPR 1 VID1 Stereo 1080i Format CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT2 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 Press the VID2 VID5 button ...

Page 15: ... DVI HDTV INPUT 1 L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT ANALOG INPUT L MONO R AUDIO RGB TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc AC IN TO MONITOR Please use HITACHI specified cable Rear Panel of AVC Center Back of VCR R L V VCR OUTPUT Y VIDEO R L MONO AUDIO L R S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO R S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO R S VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 IR BLASTER L MONO L MONO AUDIO Y R L MONO AUDIO INPUT 2 I...

Page 16: ...E WITH DVI HDTV CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 1 Connect the DVI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the DVI HDTV input as shown on the AVC Center below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press ...

Page 17: ...ton to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 7 Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel PB PR PB PR DVI HDTV INPUT 1 L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT ANALOG INPUT L MONO R AUDIO RGB TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc AC IN TO MONITOR Please use HITACHI specified cable Rear Pan...

Page 18: ... specified cable Rear Panel of AVC Center To Audio Input Terminal of External Amplifier R L INPUT Stereo System Amplifier DVI HDTV INPUT 1 L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT ANALOG INPUT L MONO R AUDIO RGB PB PR PB PR DVI HDTV INPUT 1 L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT ANALOG INPUT L MONO R AUDIO RGB TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc AC IN TO MONITOR Please use HITACHI specified cable Rear Panel of AVC Cent...

Page 19: ...n the remote control Use THUMB STICK or to highlight the component you wish to set up Use THUMB STICK to enter component s SOFT KEY control button The AV Network Setup Wizard will automatically start upon the very first use You can access the Setup Menu Wizard again in the future by pressing the AV net button and then pressing the INFO button NOTES 1 The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which...

Page 20: ...e Setting HITACHI AV NET SET UP DVD Device Code 0 6 7 2 Enter code 9999 to uninstall Video Input Input 1 Audio Input No Connection Transmission Test POWER PLAY CH UP BACK OK EXIT Move SEL Select Set Input HITACHI AV NET SET UP DVD Device Code 0 6 7 2 Enter code 9999 to uninstall Video Input Input 1 Audio Input Using TV Transmission Test POWER PLAY CH UP BACK OK EXIT Move SEL Select Set Input HITAC...

Page 21: ...ts 0503 Yamaha 0490 0545 0539 Zenith 0591 0503 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 0003 0008 0014 0017 Americast 0899 Bell Howel 0014 Bell South 0899 Director 0476 General Instrument 0003 0476 0276 0810 GoldStar 0144 Hamlin 0009 0273 Jerrold 0476 0003 0276 0012 0014 0810 Memorex 0000 Motorola 0476 1106 0276 0810 Pace 0237 Panasonic 0107 0000 Philips 0305 0317 Pioneer 0144 0533 0877 1877 Pulsar 0000 Quasar 0000 R...

Page 22: ... L R S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO R S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO R S VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT INPUT 4 INPUT 3 IR BLASTER L MONO L MONO AUDIO Y R L MONO AUDIO INPUT 2 INPUT 1 ANT B TO CONVERTER ANT A DVI HDTV INPUT 1 L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT ANALOG INPUT L MONO R AUDIO RGB TruBass SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc AC IN TO MONITOR Please use HITACHI specified cable OUTPUT Y PB CB PR CR L R VCR 2 V L R OUTPUT S...

Page 23: ...f 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 PB input and the components R Y output to the TV s PR input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CBCR In this case connect the components CB output to the TV s PB input and the components CR output to the TV s PR input It ...

Page 24: ...set top box and press the SET TOP BOX STB button The STB button will blink indicating that the remote will now control your set top box If you have a satellite receiver use this button to program your satellite receiver see page 37 for instructions on how to program the remote to con trol your set top box To operate your DVD player point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and press ...

Page 25: ... VCR button When the VCR button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in VCR mode see page 35 CABLE CBL When the CABLE button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in CABLE mode see page 36 SET TOP BOX STB When the STB button is pressed it will blink to indicate the remote is in STB mode see page 37 If you have a Satellite receiver use this button to program your Satellit...

Page 26: ...isplay the sleep timer in the lower center of the screen Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 min utes to this timer up to a maximum of three hours Once set use INFO when you want to view time remaining If the SLEEP but ton is pressed while the timer is set it will reset to the original condition INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received the pictu...

Page 27: ...r VCR DVD Move POWER MENU MORE SEL Previous Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 MORE AV Receiver PV Recorder VCR DVD Move POWER INFO Device Setting CH CH MENU TV VCR MORE AV Receiver PV Recorder VCR DVD Move POWER SEL Previous Page CH CH MENU TV VCR MORE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 THUMB STICK SELECT MORE THUMB STICK AV Receiver PV Recorder VCR DVD Move INFO Device Setting POWER CH CH INFO THUMB STICK AV Receiver PV...

Page 28: ...ce do you want to add DVD2 VCR2 PVR2 CBL2 STB2 BACK NEXT Next Select Softkey HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Select the DVD2 softkey to learn TV Softkeys BACK POWER MENU SELECT EXIT Yes HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Press and hold desired button to transfer the command to AV NET Please wait while AV NET Learns the command HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Transfer was successfull Press OK to continue...

Page 29: ...even aging of the phosphors Phosphors in the lighted area of the picture will age more rapidly than the black areas 4 3 Expanded use this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 sources by expanding the outer edges of the image to fill the 16 9 screen The center of the image remains unaltered 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on conventional 4 3 sources 16 9 Standard Use this aspec...

Page 30: ...hannel will be the first to be deleted To delete Del the channel from the Favorite Channel use THUMB STICK to highlight the channel then THUMB STICK to highlight Delete Del and press SELECT to delete To view a Favorite Channel use THUMB STICK to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view 4 RGB Analog Input ASPECT DISPLAY MODE Others SVGA XGA 4 VGA 480p 720p 1080i X REAL REAL REAL 1 X X NORMAL ...

Page 31: ...ls viewed good for watching two sporting events etc PICTURE IN PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 32 34 for a description SURF button Press the SURF button to automatically scan all active channel numbers those set in memory and display them as PIP sub pictures Press the SURF button a second time to remove the sub pictures from the screen VID1 VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode ...

Page 32: ...op channel display is highlighted channel tuning is for the main picture When the lower channel display is highlighted channel tuning is for the PIP sub picture 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 viewing other programs from the ANT A source or any of the video inputs Use above connection to vie...

Page 33: ...ted with a green border around the picture Picture sound and channel can be controlled when it is highlighted PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP PIP MODE button To change between the available PIP modes moving picture SPLIT POP or PIP freeze picture SPLIT STROBE MAIN and SUB press the PIP MODE button when PIP is ON Each press of this button will change PIP to a different mode Pressing this button two times wi...

Page 34: ...FREEZE button to freeze the picture you are currently viewing only the right sub picture will freeze Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing FREEZE FREEZE Main Picture Freeze Picture POP MAIN FREEZE with PIP OFF PIP FREEZE should be in POP Main mode Press the FREEZE button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will show in the Main Pic...

Page 35: ...ow control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote c...

Page 36: ...fferent two digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Cable box NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable box operating guide 3 The remote control will remember th...

Page 37: ...he set top box satellite receiver does not turn off try a different two 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 2 In the unlikely event that your set top box satellite recei...

Page 38: ...ammed for your DVD player If the DVD player does not turn off try a different two 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 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 2 In the unlikely event that yo...

Page 39: ...turn off try a different two 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 Be sure to use a different Audio button on the remote since only one component can be programmed per button NOTES 1 If your Audio component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your Audio compon...

Page 40: ...rmal 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 button See complete explanation and example on page 30 Item FAV CH button Press FAV CH button to access your favorite channels ANT button The ANT button will select between Antenna A...

Page 41: ...enon 04 Go Video 14 Hitachi 07 12 13 JVC 01 Kenwood 04 16 Magnavox 05 Mitsubishi 10 Panasonic 04 Phillips 06 Pioneer 03 RCA Proscan 09 17 Samsung 12 Sanyo 13 Sony 02 Toshiba 05 Yamaha 08 Zenith 05 11 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 01 07 08 17 18 20 36 37 49 Antronix 39 Archer 11 24 39 Belcor 32 Cable Star 32 Century 11 Citizen 11 Colour Voice 30 42 Comtronics 25 28 Contec 21 Dae Ryung 20 Eastern 14 Electric...

Page 42: ...rent menu item 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press AV NET on the remote control to access the AV Network menu to control external components A V Net EXIT MENU SELECT Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Setup This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ...

Page 43: ...io Source Select between three Audio Sources Internal Speakers Select internal or external speakers Auto Noise Cancel Eliminates the noise between stations Perfect Volume Adjust volume in fixed setting Mode Choose the picture format aspect ratio Ant A View edit Channel ID Scan and Lock settings in antenna A Ant B View edit Channel ID Scan and Lock settings in antenna B Change Access Code Change Lo...

Page 44: ...MENU THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100 50 50 50 High Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel SEL Select Day Night Setup Reset Video Settings ANT A B High Dynamic Picture Mode Day Night Return Next Prev Contrast 100 91 Brightness 50 60 Color 50 16 Tint 50 58 Shar...

Page 45: ...e 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 PBPR input jacks Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Tint Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture Sharpness Use this function to cho...

Page 46: ... e n u S e t t i n g s o n t h i s i n p u t t o t h e o r i g i n a l f a c t o r y s e t t i n g s R e s e t THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100 50 50 50 High Day Night Reset Video Settings ANT A B High Dynamic Noise Reduction Auto Color Color Decoding Video Move SEL Selec...

Page 47: ...r 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 Use THUMBSTIC...

Page 48: ...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 Internal Speaker This function is useful when setting up the external speakers If you prefer to use onl...

Page 49: ...e 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 480i 480P signal Adjustable range is 10 video center is toward bottom of screen to 10 video center is toward top of screen Press THUMB STICK to select menu item Press THUMB STICK or to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the MENU or select Aspect to return to th...

Page 50: ...ager Move SEL Return Channel Source Antenna Cable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan Start THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK Move SEL Select Channel Source Antenna Cable 1 Cable 2 Auto Channel Scan Start Ant B Chan Manager Move SEL Select Ant A Channel List Chan Manager Ant A Channel List Chan Manager Ant A RECEPTION BAND CATV 1 OR CATV 2 AIR VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch CATV CHANNEL VHF 2 13 Mid band A 1 A 5 A 1...

Page 51: ...at AUTO CHANNEL SCAN for the second antenna input Remember to select the correct ANTENNA CABLE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SCAN See CHANNEL MANAGER SCAN to add or to erase additional channels Auto Channel Scan THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK SEL Cancel Cancel Scanning Channel Number 66 Move SEL Select Channel Source Auto Channel Scan Start Chan Manager Ant A Channel List Antenna Cable 1 Cable 2 ...

Page 52: ...he remote control channel or buttons Scan To add Scan On or skip Scan Off additional channels while in Channel Manager THUMB STICK to highlight the channel number then THUMB STICK or to highlight other channels Once the desired channel is highlighted THUMB STICK to scan column then THUMB STICK or to select ON or OFF THUMB STICK Move SEL Return Ch Scan CH ID Lock 2 Off 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off...

Page 53: ...same ANTENNA CABLE mode the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same 2 CHANNEL ID will not be displayed when PIP is ON Channel ID Move Edit A Z 0 9 _ Ch Scan Ch ID Lock 2 On 3 On 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off SEL Return Ch Scan Ch ID Lock 2 On A 3 On 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off Ch Scan Ch ID Lock 2 On A 3 On 4 Off 5 Off 6 Off 7 Off 8 Off 9 Off THUMB STICK THUMB STICK THUMB...

Page 54: ... CHANNEL LOCK SET INPUT LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When SET INPUT LOCK is turned on 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 all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivat...

Page 55: ...SEL Return Status Not Rated G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X MENU THUMB STICK Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings Frn Canadian Ratings Eng TV Ratings Movie Ratings Locks Contains no rating Not Rated NR and Not Applicable NA pro grams Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian P...

Page 56: ...in this program may include mild physi cal or comedic violence or may frighten chil dren under the age of 7 All children The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience including children from ages 2 6 General audience It contains little or no vio lence no strong language and little or no sex ual dialogue or situations TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA P...

Page 57: ...ealistic 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 physi cal or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic s...

Page 58: ...menu 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who can not differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals General Programming intended for audiences of all ages Contains no violence or the ...

Page 59: ...Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid MENU Move SEL Select Set The Language English Français Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid THUMB STICK Set The Inputs Set The Clock Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Event Timer Set Black Side Panel Set The Color System Set Closed Captions Menu Preference Setup Menu Preference Setup THUMB STICK SELECT Setup MENU THUMB STICK THUMB S...

Page 60: ...s down on THUMB STICK 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 If pattern mark occurs use Screen Wipe White Field Signal for at least 10 minutes to refresh any damage that may have occurred from ...

Page 61: ...UMB STICK or to change position Press EXIT to quit the menu Set The Clock THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Time Tue PM THUMB STICK Set The Inputs Set The Clock Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Event Timer Set Black Side Panel Set The Color System Set Closed Captions Set The Clock Setup Move SEL Return Time Tue PM Set The Clock Setup ...

Page 62: ...deo5 AVR DVD PVR2 VCR CAM DVD2 SAT VCR2 CBL LD STB CBL2 PVR STB2 Reset Rename List Video Power Save Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR2 VCR CAM DVD2 SAT VCR2 CBL LD STB CBL2 PVR STB2 Reset Rename List Video Power Save THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR2 VCR CAM DVD2 SAT VCR2 CBL LD ...

Page 63: ... VCR CAM DVD2 SAT VCR2 CBL LD STB CBL2 PVR STB2 Reset Auto Remote Off Rename List Video Power Save Auto Link Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR2 VCR CAM DVD2 SAT VCR2 CBL LD STB CBL2 PVR STB2 Reset Auto Remote Off Rename List Video Power Save Auto Link Set The Color System Set Black Side Panel This function allows you to automatically change tint an...

Page 64: ...should be turned off when you are away from home Set Event Timer THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL Return Event 1 AM AM Once Ant A Ch Event 2 AM AM Once Ant A Ch Event 3 AM AM Once Ant A Ch Event 4 AM AM Once Ant A Ch THUMB STICK Set The Inputs Set The Clock Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Event Timer Set Black Side Panel Set The Color System Set Closed Captions Set Event Timer Se...

Page 65: ...highlight the function to change then press THUMB STICK to change the function Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu Closed Captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the Plasma Television screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or Closed Caption THUMB STICK SELECT Move SEL R...

Page 66: ...0 48 36 10 1024 x 768 70 07 56 48 11 1024 x 768 75 03 60 02 12 1280 x 1024 60 02 63 98 13 1280 x 1024 75 03 79 98 14 1080i 1080 59 94 33 72 15 720p 720 59 94 44 96 16 480p 480 59 94 31 47 No Signal Mode Vertical Horizontal Signal Name Resolution Frequency Hz Frequency kHz IMPORTANT TURN OFF THE AVC BOX THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES 1 2...

Page 67: ...mer Available 8 Monitor Out Both picture and audio are not available 9 Lock Not available 10 Front Panel Lock Available 11 Auto Link Turn on to TV mode 12 Menu Background Available 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 t...

Page 68: ...h is not supported by this product If the setting is wrong the Display Monitor will display SYNC TTL level H V separate signal RGB INPUT 0 7Vpp 1 0Vpp NO SYNC SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ Without sync Either horizontal or vertical frequency is inappropriate or out of range POWER SAVING mode will come on after 10 seconds INVALID SCAN FREQ will disappear after 60 seconds NOTE 1 If the Display Monitor ca...

Page 69: ...Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE 3 Press the THUMB STICK buttons to highlight a different feature 4 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu TV RGB EXIT MENU SELECT Setup Aspect Video Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ...

Page 70: ...true resolution Normal Aspect in 4 3 standard Full Aspect in 16 9 standard Auto Adjust Automatically adjust the geometry to fit the screen Horizontal Position Adjust horizontal position Vertical Position Adjust vertical position Horizontal Clock Adjusts the dot clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Clock Phase Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images Reset Recall the factory...

Page 71: ...THUMBSTICK is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds 2 See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100 50 Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100 50 Use THUMB STICK or to adjust brightness Press MENU button to return to RGB MODE...

Page 72: ...00 50 Set CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE and ENHANCER to factory preset condition Press down on THUMB STICK to RESET to factory preset settings RESET Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Move SEL Select Reset High Off Reset 100 50 Use this function to select the picture format aspect ratio while using RGB input Use THUMB STICK to select Aspect Mode Press SELECT button to set...

Page 73: ...ss MENU button to return to previous menu item Press EXIT to quit Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Video Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off Adjust 0 H POSITION This feature allows you to adjust the horizontal position of the display Use Left Right cursors to adjust the horizontal position Press the MENU button to re...

Page 74: ...zontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Video Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off Adjust 0 HORIZONTAL CLOCK Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Video Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off ...

Page 75: ...ECT DISPLAY MODE NOTES 1 Lack of raster can be seen in RGB when a 480p signal is input 2 AUTO ADJUST function see page 73 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 4 50 only The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars ON OFF when watching Aspect in Real and Normal signals in Standard Mode Pres...

Page 76: ... strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your 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 ...

Page 77: ...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 mentio...

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Page 79: ...Standard Association IBM 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 Cl...

Page 80: ...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 express ly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc may void the user s warranty Cables Connections...

Page 81: ...el 470mVrms RGB 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Outputs Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Audio 470mVrms 1k Ohm Audio MTS Stereo SAP TruBass and Matrix Surround 10W 10W 42HDT55 50HDT55 7W 7W 32HDT55 Soft Mute 50 and 100 Supplied Accessories Illuminated Preprogrammed Remote Control Batteries 9 Monitor Connection Cable 6 AC Cable 2 Subwoofer Cable IR Mouse Cable Speaker Accessories 42 50 Refer to page 4 for complete list Optiona...

Page 82: ...nd 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 serv ice will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding war...

Page 83: ... a copy 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la période couverte par la garantie sur le fonction nement ou pour de l assistance technique communiquez avec La version française de votre manual se trouve á l extérieur de la boîte Si le manuel est manqu...

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