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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................

2-3

FIRST TIME USE ...............................................................................................

4-22

THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................

23-34

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ....................................................................................

35-59

USEFUL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................

60-66

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE ........................................... 6 7-75

APPENDIXES .....................................................................................................................

76-77

INDEX .............................................................................................................................................

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Page 1 THE REMOTE CONTROL ......................23-34 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................35-59 USEFUL INFORMATION ....................... 60-66 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE ........... 6 7-75 APPENDIXES ........................76-77 INDEX ............................. As an Energy Star _ Partner, ULTr_VISION Hitachi, Ltd. has determined...
Page 2 Our reputation has been built on the quality, 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or performance, and ease of sewice of HITACHI plasma pinched particularly at plugs, convenience televisions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Page 3 (non-moving) patterns can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES' constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. Lead Notice This product contains lead. Dispose of this product accordance with applicable environmental laws. For...
Page 4 ®@© For optional accessories, please Ferrite Core on AC Cord ®®®® access our web site at: (Only 55HDS69) ®® www.hitachi.us/tv Remote Control Unit CLU-4352UG2 Ferrite Core (P# GX00666) (Only 55HDS69) (Part No. HL02073). Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021).
Page 5 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. ANTENNA Securing to a table-top Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable...
Page 6 SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the back of the -iV. This metal is use to hold the -iV and the Base ; so it needs to be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base.
Page 7 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 may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located...
Page 8 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.
Page 10 In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control 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.
Page 11 FRONT VIEW HDU[ INPUT 5 .©> INPUt. MENU_ SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFR It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by mode. MENU/SELECT button ®...
Page 12 ® POWER light indicator To turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the 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 remote ON/OFF operation.
Page 13 (DTV) This card slot is for future software upgrades. signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that HITACHI will notify you if a software upgrade pristine high-definition images retain the highest required for your T_ In order to receive written...
Page 14 ® CableCARD Slot If the CableCARD is properly installed or removed, TV will display the following respective screens. This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access chosen cable channels. Please call your local cable operator if this service is available before...
Page 15 The LEFT S IDE panel jacks areprovided asaconvenience toallow you toeasily c onnect acamcorder, DVD, Video Game o rVCR asshown i nthe following examples: Left Side Panel Left Side Panel t_t_t-- ©@ OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUTCAPABILITY Video Game DVD, Set Top Box, Video Game Console.
Page 16 The RIGHT S IDE panel jacks areprovided asaconvenience toallow you toeasily c onnect HDMI orDVI s ignals from a DVD, Set T op Box,Video G ame a sshown i nthe following examples (When connecting DVI signal it will need to connect the audio output into the Left Side Input jacks) : A) Connecting HDMi signal.
Page 17 Cab]e TV coaxial cable & Outside VCR#1 DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OUTPUT SVIDEOV ®o6; HDMI NPLqTI _ HO_g HDMI HDMI OUTPUT @@@¢ ¢==_ I ,=== VCR#2 HDMI DIGITAL DVD Player LaserdB¢ player, VCR, HDTV Set-Top Box camcorder, etc OUTPUT CAPABILITY...
Page 18 S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, orHDMI connections areprovided forhigh performance laserdisc players, VCRs e tc. t hat have thisfeature. Use these connections inplace ofthestandard video connection ifyour d evice h as this feature. Ifyour d evice h as only oneaudio output ( mono s ound), connect it totheleftaudio jackon(L/(MONO)) Rear P anel.
Page 19 CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 - INPUT5 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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
Page 20 CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1, 2 OR 5 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel below.
Page 21 CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 r 4 or 5 :Y-PBPR. 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 Rear panel below.
Page 22 CONNECTING A VIDEO MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ INPUT Ar sgnal 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 on the right.
Page 23 In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, © POWER CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic ©...
Page 24 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending ASPECT DAY/NIGHT which button is pressed. Refer to page 31 ~34 for how to change between...
Page 25 ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 ZOOMI/ZOOM2 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3)
Page 26 INFO button display for Analog Channels INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the iiiiiiiiiiiii__ iii@ !J CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing INPUTS button repeatedly...
Page 27 Press the FAV CH button to switch to Favorite VOLUME (VOL|, MUTE button (FAV) channel mode. You will know you are in Press the VOLUME button (& or V) until you obtain the desired sound level. Favorite Channel mode when (FAV) is displayed and the displayed channel is GREEN.
Page 28 Your H ITACHI Plasma TVincorporates one Tuner technology designed forimproved viewing enjoyment. This feature allows youtoview Digital Channels Video i nputs onboth themain picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate control. When a Digital channel isviewed inthemain picture, theDigital or Analog c hannel cannotbeviewed in the subpicture.
Page 29 MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu, Select a channel that has a 1080i/720p signal. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. Picture Sub Picture PIP Specificat)ons Table Sub Picture i PIP Mode I PIP IBx_...
Page 30 SPLIT FREEZE PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture you }f you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the are currently viewing (only the right sub-picture will PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying freeze). Press the EXIT button to return to normal write down the address for a mail order company,...
Page 31 OPERATING PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer below for pre-codes). 1. Turn ON your cable box. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box.
Page 32 The remote will now control your set-top- box/satellite receiver. SATELLITE BRAND CODES ECOSTAR ..............HITACHI............... HUGHES ..............RCA ................SONY ................TOP BOX BRAND CODES SAT (Set.Top-Box/Satellite) button PANASQNIC ..............
Page 33 The remote will now control your DVD player. 7. You will need to set the display type of your DVD player to 16:(3WIDESCREEN. DVD BRAND CODES APEX ................GO VIDEO ..............HiTACHi ................ KENW©QD ..............PANASONiC ..............PIONEER ..............DVD button RCA ................
Page 34 This button allows the remote to control your VCR FISHER ............. 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI .............. player by setting it to VCR mode................HITACHI ........00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 PRECODED VCR Buttons JVC ..............49, 50, 51,18...
Page 35 Press MENU on the remote control to display the MENU different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons A, V, • and I_) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select.
Page 36 Picture Mode Select between 3pictures modes; Change Access CodeChange Lock access code. Day D ynamic, Day N ormal and Night. Engage Lock Choose tolock channel, Contrast Adjust contrast. and/or Side panel. Brightness Adjust brightness. Movie R atings Block v arious types ofmovies Color Adjust color.
Page 37 Select VIDEO t oadjust picture settings and improve picture q uality. You can independently customize each of the Video I nputs toyour p reference toincrease viewing performance and pleasure depending upon t hevideo program b eing v iewed. If RESET isselected, only the selected input will r eset toinitial conditions.
Page 38 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 circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
Page 39 Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode or use of the PIP modes. Press the CURSOR PAD 4 or • to set to ON or OFR Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to the previous...
Page 40 Select AUDIO t oadjust the TVtoyour p reference toimprove thesound q uality. 1. Press C URSOR PAD • or• toselect menu i tem, 2. Press C URSOR PAD • orI_toadjust the function. 3. Press E XIT t oquit t heMENU, orselect AUDIO t o return t othemain menu.
Page 41 Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the external...
Page 42 Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. Press CURSOR PAD J,, • or CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to highlight function. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD I_ to select.
Page 43 Channel List This function allows you to review which channels labeled (OH ID}, which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN}, which are protected by LOCK and which are your FAVORITE (FAV} CHANNELS. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List.
Page 44 This function will b lock o utthe picture a nd sound o fthe selected channel orvideo input. The code toenter the Locks f eature isafour digit access code number. The factory p reset code is0000. Use theNUMBER buttons toenter theaccess code. 1.
Page 45 Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use the CURSOR PAD A, • or CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING...
Page 46 TV Ratings Use "l'V RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use the CURSOR PAD A, _' or CHANNEL DOWN buttons to select the 1V RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the 13/RATING that you...
Page 47 Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program inCanada thatyou feel might be inappropriate inits content. Use the CURSOR PAD A, • or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block.
Page 48 Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD A, ¥ or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block.
Page 49 Alternate Ratings U.S. Use Alternate Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie or program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. This feature will be available only for ATSC Digital signal. In case only NTSC analog signal is received this feature will be unavailable (grayed out).
Page 50 Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer. Use the CURSOR buttons • or V to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the SET EVENT TIMER or DAY/NIGHT...
Page 51 Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Press the CURSOR PAD I_ repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically.
Page 52 Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically...
Page 53 Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD A, _', _1 or • to select the sub-menu of your choice. Press the SELECT button to select. Menu Options Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD.
Page 54 Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use the CURSOR PAD <11 or • to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD < or • to select shaded or solid. Select SOLID for a black background (no picture...
Page 55 Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press the CURSOR PAD A, • to highlight the video inputs. Press the CURSOR PAD <1, • to select your choices. INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to INPUT 4 when it detects a video signal to INPUT 4.
Page 56 Set The Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as [] or _. Use the CURSOR PAD _1, I_, •...
Page 57 Set The Output Terminals This feature will select the source of the Output Terminal. Monitor: Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source (CABLE, AIR or INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other A/V device. "IV Tuner Out: Select "IV TUNER...
Page 58 CableCARD Information After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, you can access CableOARD Information menu in the SETUP menu of the On-Screen Display. Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control access the Main Menu screen.
Page 59 (MMC CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card. In order to receive written notification and the flash card,...
Page 60 Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to the plasma screen. TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against...
Page 61 IGNITION NOISE: Black s pots orhorizontal streaks may appear, picture m ay flutter ordrift. Usually caused byinterference from automobile ignition systems, neon l amps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings,...
Page 62 Items Notes No__ A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet Buzzing sound from Plasma room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing display panel.
Page 63 FCC Rules and Regulations. Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. Note This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed...
Page 64 (nstai(ations. Television System ....NTSC Standard ATSC Standard (8 VSB, 64-QAM, 256-QAM) UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Video ......1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm S-Video Luminance (Y) ....1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm...
Page 65 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (Ibs,/kg): 88/39.8 Y ..55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (Ibs./kg): 151/68.4...
Page 66 Look for your French Manual on the outside of the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, and service will be box. tf the manual is missing, cal} 1-800-HITACHI rendered in accordance with the terms of the }imited (1-800-448-22441 for a copy...
Page 67 North America only. You agree that you will not export you ("you" or "your"), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand re-export the Software. You specifically agree not to export or re- digital television (the "DTV"),...
Page 68 Version as defined by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. The operating system software incorporated in this Hitachi TV is shown in the table below and the applicable license(s) are detailed on the following pages of this Owner's Guide. Software Module...
Page 69 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Frank)in St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02t10-1301 Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. (Hereinafter, translation is included...
Page 70 In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the...
Page 71 TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK or your school, if any, to sign a "copyright disclaimer" for the AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM program,...
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Page 75 or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License <one line to give the library's name and a brief idea of what it does.> incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. Copyright © <year> <name of author>...
Page 76 Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Yes : Selectable Un-Selectable Input Auto Aspect Aspect Signal Aspect Video ID 16:9 16:9 16:9 Standard Standard 2 Zoom Standard Ex panded Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Video NTSC Analog A.T _c0c_480p 16xg _e_ Digital 480i...
Page 77 Aspect Specifications Yes : Selectable No : Un - Selectable (Continuation) Input Auto Aspect Aspect Signal Aspect Video ID 16:9 16:9 16:9 4::3 Standard 1 Standard Zoom Standard Ex panded Zoom 1 Zoom 2 ,6×g Input 4 YPBPR 1080i/720p 16xg Yes,n_tia, [[[[ i_o_[[ Auto ON 480p 480i...
Page 78 TV Ratings (Canadian - French) ..Alternate Ratings U.S ....Accessories, ......Antennas (Connecting) ....Aspect Ratio ...... 25, 38 Audio Menu Preference Bass Boost ......Language ......Background ......Audio Settings ....... Audio Source ......Monitor Out ......Auto Noise Cancer .....
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