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- Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 1
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for 42HDF52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 FIRST TIME USE ...7-23 Updated 06/07 THE REMOTE CONTROL 24 - 27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28 - 34 DTV USAGE ...35 - 39 USEFUL INFORMATION 40 - 49 Updated 06/07 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 2
PLACED ON THE TELEVISION. NOTE: • Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the Plasma Television. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to operate - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 3
your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 4
• Never block ventilation openings. • Do not put the plasma screen side up. • Do not cover the PDP TV with a tablecloth, etc. • Do not place the PDP TV on a carpet or bedding, or near a curtain. Use only the correct power outlet. Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock. Use - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 5
this PDP TV with the ground terminal provided at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord. modify the power cord. Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control. Incorrect handling the battery. • Use only the battery specified in the manual of this monitor. • Make sure the plus and - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 6
or try to move them using screen saver function. - Turn down the contrast and brightness controls. • How to clean the plasma screen panel of the Plasma Television. Before cleaning the PDP TV, turn off the monitor and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. To prevent scratching or damaging - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 7
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 all other equipment other than the monitor. If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the PDP TV, check the instructions mentioned above. • Precautions for the - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 8
or proper support for the front glass panel. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 1. Remote Control Unit 2. Power Cord 3. D-SUB Mini 15-Pin Cable 4. Audio/Video Cable 5. S-Video Cables 6. Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries 7. User's Guide - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 9
top and the bottom frame as shown below. ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 10
. - Turn down the contrast and brightness controls. 9 Luminosity and contrast Plasma television has luminosity and low contrast compared with CRT television. 10 Granular spots When a screen is seen at point-blank range, a random fine grain may be visible to a dark part. 11 Disturbance to video - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 11
is stands for Digital Visual Interface. Use for high quality PC Display. D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D-SUB input located on the rear panel of the Plasma TV. The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma TV - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 12
of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 11 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 13
the MAIN POWER is set OFF. When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is OFF. 1. When the MAIN POWER is set ON. 2. No signal input (no sync. signal). Analog RGB Only When the POWER is ON. ③ POWER button This power button is for power on the plasma television or change - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 14
çais 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 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 15
from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ⑱ Service Terminal (2) Input For factory adjustment and service, please DO NOT connect here. ⑲ DIGITAL RF Input RF input that connects to the antenna, cable box, or CATV cable. Support ATSC TV system. 14 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 16
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 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 17
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 button corresponding to the appropriate signal - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 18
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- YCBCR/YPBPR, S-Video or Composite Video) 17 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 19
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- YCBCR/YPBPR, S-Video or Composite Video) 18 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 20
CONNECTING A VCR 1. Connect the VCR player using: 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 (S-Video or Composite Video) 19 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 21
stereo system. 1. Use an audio cable to connect the PDP's audio output jacks to the line input jacks on the A/V receiver. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. Turn on the PDP TV. 4. Press the MENU to display the menu, then press ț ȝ to select Audio. 5. Press SEL, then press - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 22
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 (Analog RGB or DVI) English Français This Plasma Television can automatically defect and display the signal format below. Recommended Signal List No - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 23
the audio level of the PDP TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as below: 1. Use a digital audio cable to connect the PDP's digital audio output jacks to the input jacks on the volume of the amplifier. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. Turn on the PDP - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 24
it to the left(L) audio jack on the TV. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. • Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each input jack. • COMPONENT: Y-PBPR connections are provided for - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 25
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 1. POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or standby. 2. MUTE button Press to mute the volume. Press again to restore the volume. 3. RECALL button Press to display source input signal on the display. When the PIP function is working, - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 26
English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 8. DTV button Press to switch directly to DTV mode. 9. NUMBER buttons Use Number buttons to choose specific channel. For example when choose channel 27, first press 2 and then press 7. When choose 101, first press +100 and 0, then - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 27
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 25. ASPECT button Press repeatedly to change image to different aspects. Aspects include 4:3 STANDARD, 4:3 EXPANDED, 4:3 ZOOM1, 4: 3 ZOOM2, 16:9 STANDARD, 16:9 ZOOM. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 28
English Français HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV 26. P. MODE button Press to select standard, signal source with PIP video signal source. 30. PIP INPUT button Activate PIP by pressing PIP Input button to select desired video input. To turn off PIP by keep pressing PIP Input button - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 29
OSD (On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the țȝW X to navigate to different menu item. 3. Use the W X to adjust functions. 4. Press SEL on the remote control to select - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 30
ais OSD (On-Screen Display) Video Adjusts the picture mode, brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature and position of your display. Audio/Video Mode Video Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Function Select a preset customized picture setting. Adjusts the - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 31
. (Please see "ASPECT" on page 23 for more information.) Select the screen sizes. (Available for 720p/1080i signals.) Border Color Setting Select the border color when display 4:3 video. Noise Reduction 3:2 Pull Down Provide 3 models for reducing video noise. (Not available for YPBPR/DTV - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 32
OSD (On-Screen Display) technology from SRS Labs that provides deep, rich bass on any speaker system without the need for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components WOW complements and enhances the bass performance. This feature can be set to On or Off. NOTES: WOW, SRS and the symbol - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 33
Add or erase and delete channels. channel. See "Setting Up The TV Channels" on page 31. Sets OSD back to default settings. PC Mode System Signal Format PIP Set Advanced Power Save System Reset Function Displays RGB signal information. Adjust the PIP source, position, audio source, and display - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 34
SETTING UP THE V-CHIP V-Chip The V-chip feature requires a password to be entered to view movies and TV programs with unsuitable ratings for some viewers who share the TV. Follow these steps to lock movies and TV programs: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control Enter six digital password - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 35
1 to 125 and adds the channels that return a signal. You also can use the Channel Edit feature to add and remove channels that fit your preference. Use the following steps to set up your TV channels: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu. 2. Continue to press - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 36
by paying an access fee to the broadcaster and using a Digital receiver incorporating compatible conditional access system. The receiver allows you to watch HDTV, EDTV and SDTV digital TV programs. *HDTV stands for High Definition Television; its common video formats are "1920 x 1080 interlaced" or - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 37
input on your TV by using the TV remote control. 4. If the PDP is moved to a different location. You should reset the receiver and do the channel scanning all over again. USING THE DTV ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press DTV MENU on the remote control 4. Once the digital TV signal is scanned, - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 38
. Note: It's suggested that you to contact the antenna Installer when you have to trouble of locking the signal. Edit 1. On the Channel menu page, select the first item EDIT. 2. Press Ÿź and W X buttons to highlight the channel's BLOCK or FAV control column and press OK to block channel or copy - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 39
SETTING and software version Options PCM/ Dolby Digital 0%~100% adjustment 2 secs, 4 secs control menu. 4. This menu lists both MPAA and USTV (FCC) Parental ratings. You can independently lock the MPAA and TV TV screen. 2. Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems, please check "TV Guidelines - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 40
the instruction. Reset remote control to display C.C. Option list it on the TV screen. 2. Use Ÿ and ź keys to highlight the desired CC signal and press OK button. 3. After the type of Closed Caption has selected, press EXIT or CC key to cancel the CC Option list, then you can watch this Digital TV - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 41
, 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 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 42
may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers. • SNOW: If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may be marred by - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 43
Lines or streaks picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color TROUBLESHOOTING: Updated 06/2007 Your HITACHI Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 44
English Français PLUG and PLAY This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 45
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 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 expressly approved by Hitachi - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 46
• Mono / Stereo / SAP • SRS / Dolby Digital • 10W+10W • Mute Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries • D-Sub Cable • S-Video Cable • AV Cable • Power Cable • User's Guide • Easy Graphic Guide • Warranty Card Optional Accessories: • Wallmount INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Component Y, PB, PR 1 • RGB - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 47
a week, 24 hours a day (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 48
English Français USEFUL INFO Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division 6KRXOG\RXKDYHDQ\TXHVWLRQVUHJDUGLQJZDUUDQW\VHUYLFHRSHUDWLRQRUWHFKQLFDODVVLVWDQFHSOHDVHFRQWDFW In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm /RRN - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 49
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you and Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HAL-HED"). By using this Hitachi digital television (the "DTV") and its software (the "Software"), you agree - Hitachi 42HDF52 | Owners Guide - Page 50
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. YOU AGREE THAT NO FAILURE TO REPAIR A DEFECT, ERROR OR BUG IN THE SOFTWARE TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS Southern District of California. If any part of this License Agreement is unenforceable,
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PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 42HDF52
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1- 6
FIRST TIME USE
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7-23
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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24 - 27
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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28 - 34
DTV USAGE
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35 - 39
USEFUL INFORMATION
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40 - 49
As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Updated 06/15/2007
Updated 06/07
Updated 06/07