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- Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 1
Center) & Plasma Display Monitor Operating Guide for 42HDT51, 55HDT51 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-49 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...50-77 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV 78-87 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TV & REMOTE CONTROL 88 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...89 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 2
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. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 3
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug your HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 4
marking located on bottom of stand. 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-3841WL (P# HL02061) or CLU-3843WL (P# HL02063). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 3. Power Cord: 42" 55" Plasma Monitor EV01841 EV01841 AVC EV01841 EV01841 4. Monitor Connection Cable (P# EW07883). 5. Two IR Mouse - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 5
holes might cause fire or defect. 2. The plasma television 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 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 6
the plasma panel with great care because of a precision apparatus. Please instruct transporters so that it should be put into the packing box saver function. - Turn down the contrast and brightness controls. 9 Luminosity and contrast PDP television has luminosity and low contrast compared with CRT - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 7
to the IR output on your AVC center when A/V Network is used. You must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your TV to control your cable box and VCR. Subwoofer Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect an external audio - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 8
. 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. ANT B To UHF antenna ANT A To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna To outdoor antenna - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 9
FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 42" DISPLAY MONITOR FRONT VIEW 55" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) ቩቧ ቨ (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ INPUT/EXIT ቧ ቨ ቦ ብቤ AUDIO VIDEO - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 10
red) for stand-by mode. STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) or MAIN POWER STANDBY(RED) ON(GREEN) MAIN POWER FIRST TIME USE 42" 55" AVC POWER button The AVC power can be turned ON/OFF manually or by remote control. Turning on the AVC Power will only turn on the AVC box if the "MAIN POWER" of the display - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 11
Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ ቫ ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ 42" Monitor Bottom View 55" Monitor Bottom View ቢ Antenna Input The remote control have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). ቤ output to the AVC Box's PB input and the component CR output to the AVC Box's PR input. - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 12
future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. ቴ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand. For model 55HDT51, the stand (TTS55) is - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 13
Digital Cable Rear Panel of AVC ICNaSEblRTeTHICSAENRDD If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display screen. Acquiring Data. Please wait. In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1 Host: 123-456 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 14
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 42" Back of Display Monitor 55" To AC outlet Core To AC outlet Core NOTE: Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 15
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 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 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 16
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 Back of VCR R L V OUTPUT VCR NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 17
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 OUTPUT VCR or Laserdisc Player NOTES: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 18
cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper set-up of device user settings determines final - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 19
CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PBPR. 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 CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 20
CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the AVC Center below. IEEE 1394 allows the plasma television and the external device to communicate - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 21
To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The "OPTICAL 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 OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 22
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. Each IR Mouse cable can connect - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 23
DVD2 VCR VCR2 AV Receiver POWER MENU HOME Move SEL Select PV Recorder Cable Box Set Top Box Custom Device Setup Move SEL control. 1. Use CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to select Device Setup. 2. Press the SELECT button on the remote control Not Setup Not Setup Audio Using TV Not Setup Not Setup Not Setup - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 24
remote control) FIRST Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems 0042 JVC 0490, 0545, 0539 Zenith 0591, 0503 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 0003, 0008, 0014, Soundesign 0376 Yorx 0376 SET TOP BOX BRAND CODE Panasonic 1120 Pioneer 1010 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 25
FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V DVD Player To a digital IEEE1394 capable device, such as a Digital VCR or Set-Top-Box (PROVIDED) S-VIDEO V L R INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 26
only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the AVC Center. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. • A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 27
of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the AVC box/Display Monitor and select - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 28
THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ ቯ ቪ A/V NET ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ GUIDE ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 27 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 29
CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio as overscan). 4. 55" Model only. 5. Depending on the Aspect selection, Closed Caption display may be missing. 29 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 30
CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Day for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast will show in the Channel Guide (see Auto Channel Scan on page 60). GUIDE Channel Guide (Cable) --:--AM KGTV-DT KPBS - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 31
Net allows the user to control external components with the Plasma TV's remote control. When you press selecting the Custom options and following the instructions of the AV NET learning wizard CONTROL PV Recorder Cable Box Set Top Box Custom Device Setup POWER CH ̄ CH ̆ MENU TV/VCR INFO GUIDE - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 32
button transfers are successful, the user can now control their equipment by using the Plasma TV remote control. Please choose the device to set up. ( ) DVD ( ) DVD2 ( ) VCR ( ) VCR2 ( ) AV Receiver ( ) PV Recorder ( ) Cable Box BACK SETUP ( ) Set Top Box ( ) DVD3 (Custom) ( ) VCR3 (Custom - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 33
USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the AVC (see page 34). Select to choose Antenna B. Select to choose Antenna A. Select to choose - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 34
TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV. Photo Input Ant B Ant A Input 1 Input 2 THE REMOTE CONTROL No. 7/10 03/04/03 1632x1232 Vacation Picture No. Date Resolution - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 35
TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV SLIDESHOW Select Rotate Rotate 1/10 THE REMOTE CONTROL 1/10 1/10 NOTES: 1. Automatic contrast reduction also applies during SLIDESHOW, on a main directory with a "dcim" file name format. 3. Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304; JPEG format should conform with - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 36
USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices with digital interface DVHS1 POWER 00:00:00 ANT Move In/Out: TV SEL Select TV [DEVICE MAKER DEVICE MODEL ] Counter : 00:11:30 DVHS1 POWER 00:00:00 ANT Move In/Out: TV SEL Select TV Use CURSOR - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 37
TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want to check the AM --:-- PM REC --:-- AM --:-- AM Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast Rating - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 38
TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) is set to AUTO (see page 75). When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on. However, if it is set to a level - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 39
THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. ANT - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 40
REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i component input or Digital signal. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the subpicture using the CURSOR PAD. Main Picture Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 41
-PICTURE (PIP) ባ with addresses. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212 to return to normal viewing. Main Picture Sub Picture THE REMOTE CONTROL STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 42
transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. 42 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 43
chosen pre-coded set-topbox/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver for operation of the buttons - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 44
DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively for - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 45
the POWER button. The remote will turn off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ቢ ባ A/V NET ቢ GUIDE ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY VCR/PVR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 46
These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ቢ ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ቢ ቢ MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: CD AMP/RCVR NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the Audio equipment for operation of the buttons exclusively - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 47
" BUTTON TO ACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it's ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of the TV. Setup for this feature is applicable to the remote control's normal mode only and only applies to - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 48
THE REMOTE CONTROL PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE ABS 1972 Admiral Harwood 0072 Headquarter 0046 Hewlett Packard 1972 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105 Howard Computers 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBuy Power 1972 JVC 0067, 0041, 0008 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 49
REMOTE CONTROL PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL NSC -Box) . . CODE AlphaStar 0772 Amway 0043, 0075 Astro Industries 0095 BSR 0095 Cable Innovations . . . . 0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, 1263 KLH 1428 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 50
features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press the A/V NET button on the remote control to access the AV Network menu to control external components. This part of the screen - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 51
Adjust shadow detail in dark screens. Adjust Contrast automatically. Choose the Reset Video settings. colors. Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture. Turn ON/OFF the 3:2 Pulldown detection feature. Adjust or OFF. Choose the picture format aspect ratio. NOTE: The Language, Digital Output, and - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 52
on a parental guide ratings. Block various TV software. Set the IEEE 1394 function in stand by. Controls the motorized stand. Power Swivel enabled. Control the motorized stand. Power Swivel cable operator is installed in the rear panel of the Audio Video Control Center (AVC). ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 52 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 53
from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 54
VIDEO Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select ANT A/B Day 100% 50% 50% 50% High Middle Dynamic Night Use the - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 55
VIDEO mode. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Reset Video Settings Move SEL highlight function. Press the SELECT button to select User Colors setting. When the function has a "ͱ" in the box, it is ON. Press the CURSOR PAD - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 56
and Blue according to the user's preference in each of TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The Auto Movie Mode function turns is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television 480p/720p/1080i 55" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 42" AVAILABLE GRAYED OUT 2. All Video settings - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 57
in the same manner. Treble Bass This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. TruBass is an audio enhancement - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 58
® Digital and PCM. Dolby® Digital - Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby® Digital only decoder; but also to raise the volume of low sound. This is only effective when the TV is connected via the optical out (digital audio) to an amplifier/receiver with a - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 59
function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Aspect Mode 16 Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, to select menu item. Press down on CURSOR PAD to select. A "ͱ" in the box - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 60
and Set Channel List. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Chan. Manager Set The Antenna Auto Channel Scan Signal is installed, antenna settings will be set automatically to "Connect Cable to Ant A only". Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 61
adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception. Chan. Manager Set The Antenna Auto channels. Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which Scan Signal Meter Channel List Move SEL Return Channel List (Cable) CH# Scan FAV 3 On FAV 4 On 5 On 6 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 62
the Power button. When MOVIE RATINGS is selected, you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings. Picturein-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 63). When TV RATINGS is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 63
If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will not block it. 2. Blocking "NOT RATED (NR)" programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. 3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert System - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 64
. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATINGS to return to the previous menu. TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart N/A TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D None. All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 65
in Canada that (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings nudity or sexual content. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own - Violence Guidelines: Violence - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 66
according to various (Frn) program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 67
Night Timer Recordings. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set highlight the current time (hour and minute), AM or PM, Month, Day, and Year. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄ to adjust settings. Press the SELECT button to - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 68
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. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Timer Recording Move SEL Select - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 69
̈, ̆, ̄ to highlight and select the YEAR. Use CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆, ̄ to highlight and select Ant A NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune into. A "√" in the box means it is enabled. NOTE: 1. control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated, the TV will automatically turn - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 70
the MONTH. Use CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆, ̄ to highlight and select the YEAR. Use CURSOR PAD ̈, ̆, ̄ to highlight and select ANT C channel return and highlight Record 1. A "√" in the box means it is enabled. NOTES: 1. Set the TV will only perform the function of the Timer Recording. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 70 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 71
TV for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ on the remote to highlight the function desired. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Monitor Out Move SEL Select Setup CableCARD Info. Set AV Control Upgrades Set Stand-By Mode Move SEL Return Use CURSOR PAD to select - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 72
other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to hide screen burn. Setup Saver Main Picture Moving Off Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Screen Wipe : Image Power Max Wipe Medium Move SEL Return Min Use CURSOR PAD ̆ , ̄ to - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 73
Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR CAM CBL CBL2 Reset DVD DVD2 DVD3 LD Video Power Save Move SEL Return PVR PVR2 SAT STB STB2 VCR VCR2 VCR3 Setup Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR CAM CBL CBL2 Reset DVD DVD2 DVD3 LD Video Power Save Move SEL Return PVR PVR2 SAT STB STB2 VCR VCR2 VCR3 Setup Set - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 74
CAM CBL CBL2 Reset DVD DVD2 DVD3 LD Auto Link Auto Remote Video Power Save Move SEL Return PVR PVR2 SAT STB Off STB2 VCR VCR2 VCR3 DVD play button. 3. If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by AUTO LINK, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. Set Black - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 75
or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. Text is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. Text - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 76
device. TV Tuner Out- Select TV Tuner cable operator (see also page 13). Setup CableCARD Info. Set AV Control Upgrades Set Stand box. NOTE: For use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 77
set to OFF to return your TV set to the power saving Stand-By mode. Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows the customer to turn the plasma display left or right using the remote control. This feature is optional for the 55" model. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 78
DISPLAY IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE AVC BOX, THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. 1. AVC rear panel connection .96 31.47 NOTE: 1. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 79
) will over-write the first user's setting, second setting and so on. 3. Operation in RGB mode in relation to TV functions are shown below. No. Item 1 Video Control 2 AV Net 3 Audio Settings 4 Closed Caption 5 Clock 6 Monitor Out 7 Lock 8 Auto Link Operation Contrast and brightness work separately - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 80
not appear at all when receiving a signal which is not supported by this product. If the setting is wrong, the Display : NO SYNC. SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ. Without sync POWER SAVING mode will come on after 10 seconds. Either Box and DVD player input signal does not have AUTO ADJUST feature. 80 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 81
PAD and SELECT button on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE. 2. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. USING THE RGB INPUT Video Aspect Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. 81 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 82
Power Swivel Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Reset RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Change the contrast true resolution. Turns the gray side bars ON/OFF when watching Aspect in Real and Normal signals in standard mode. Unlock Lock Power Swivel enabled. Controls motorized stand. Power Swivel - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 83
be set up to 110% if CURSOR PAD ̈ is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds. 2. See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast. BRIGHTNESS Video Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Reset Move SEL Select This feature allows you to adjust brightness in RGB Mode - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 84
Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Reset Move SEL Select 100% 50% High Off Reset Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to highlight Reset. Press the SELECT button to RESET to factory preset settings. ASPECT Use this function to select the picture format aspect ratio overscan). 4. 55" Model only. 84 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 85
other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress. • Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUTO ADJUST. • Select a bright several times in succession, try using manual adjustment to adjust Vertical Frequency, Aspect Ratio, Timing Frequency and Picture. • Always - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 86
USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe. HORIZONTAL CLOCK Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Input Level Black Side Panel Move SEL Select Adjust 0 0 0 0 Reset 0.7V Off Use - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 87
the customer to turn the plasma display left or right using the remote control. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Power Swivel Move Unlocked SEL Set Exit OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand. Use CURSOR PAD ̈ to rotate the TV to the - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 88
. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your Plasma Television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug (AVC Center/Display Monitor) from the wall outlet if your Plasma Television will not be used for a long period of time, for instance - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 89
antenna may improve reception. Ghosting may causes loss of contrast in the picture 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 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 90
SYMPTOMS No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor © Picture blurred © Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color © Poor color © © ©©© © © ©©© © © ©©© © © ©©© © © © ©©© © ©©© 90 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 91
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada. Notes on Closed Caption: This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 92
with 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. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 93
Tuner and Source. All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 94
USEFUL INFO To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days 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. - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 95
regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448 - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 96
57 P Perfect Volume 57 Photo Input 33-35 Picture Mode 53 Picture-in-Picture (PIP 39-41 Position (RGB Input) Horizontal 85 Vertical 85 R Remote Control Functions 27-49 Programming Codes 42-49 Installing Batteries 4 R/G/B 25, 78-87 S Screen Saver 72 Sharpness 54 Speakers 57 Connecting - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 97
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 component parts may specifically agree not of goods or services, which currently - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 98
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) Federal Courts in the Southern District of California. If any part of this License Agreement is unenforceable, the remainder shall be - Hitachi 42HDT51 | Owners Guide - Page 99
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PLASMA TELEVISION
AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor
Operating Guide for 42HDT51, 55HDT51
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2-3
FIRST TIME USE
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4-26
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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27-49
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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50-77
USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA TV
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78-87
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TV & REMOTE CONTROL
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88
RECEPTION PROBLEMS
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89
USEFUL INFORMATION/INDEX
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90-98
As an E
NERGY
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TAR
®
Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
product meets the E
NERGY
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TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.