Hitachi 42HDX62 Owners Guide - Page 14

Connecting External Video Sources - hdtv

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First time use Connecting External Video Sources The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect your video camcorder, digital camera or Digital Video Camcorder as shown in the following examples: Left Side Panel INPUT 5 Left Side Panel INPUT 5 R L/MONO ̆ AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO IEEE1394 DV INPUT PHOTO INPUT R L/MONO ̆ AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO IEEE1394 DV INPUT PHOTO INPUT S-Video cable Ferrite Core Instructions: 1. Wrap once the USB cable or IEEE 1394 cable (not supplied) on the Ferrite ferrite core near the Photo Input Core or IEEE 1394 Input as shown. 2. Fold and close the ferrite core while being careful not to pinch the cable. IEEE 1394 Cable Ferrite Core USB Cable Video Camera Digital Video Camcorder Digital Camera NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. 4. S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input. 5. If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use the S-VIDEO cable in place of the VIDEO cable. The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄) to select the Antenna or Input of your choice. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD ̈ to confirm your choice (see page 27). Photo Input IEEE 1394 Cable Air Input 1 Move SEL Sel. 14

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First time use
The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect your video camcorder, digital
camera or Digital Video Camcorder as shown in the following examples:
NOTE:
1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the
played back picture may be abnormal.
2.
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
3.
If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV.
4.
S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input.
5.
If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use the S-VIDEO cable in place of the VIDEO cable.
The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTVSet
Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component.
Check the
owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions.
However, you may need to modify them to
accommodate your particular assortment of components and features.
For best performance, video and
audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.
Before Operating External Video Source
Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to show the
INPUTS menu.
Use the CURSOR PAD (
±
and
²
) to select the Antenna or Input of your choice.
Then press
the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD
´
to confirm your choice (see page 27).
Connecting External Video Sources
Photo Input
IEEE 1394
Cable
Air
Input 1
Move
S
EL
Sel.
Left Side Panel
Left Side Panel
±
R
AUDIO
L/MONO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT
PHOTO
PHOTO
INPUT 5
INPUT 5
±
R
AUDIO
L/MONO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT
PHOTO
PHOTO
INPUT 5
INPUT 5
IEEE1394
IEEE1394
DV INPUT
DV INPUT
IEEE1394
IEEE1394
DV INPUT
DV INPUT
IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394
Cable
Cable
Video Camera
Video Camera
Digital Video Camcorder
Digital Video Camcorder
Digital Camera
Digital Camera
Ferrite
Ferrite
Core
Core
Ferrite
Ferrite
Core
Core
USB
USB
Cable
Cable
1.
Wrap once the USB cable or IEEE
1394 cable (not supplied) on the
ferrite core near the Photo Input
or IEEE 1394 Input as shown.
S-Video cable
2.
Fold and close the ferrite core
while being careful not to pinch
the cable.
Ferrite Core Instructions:
Ferrite Core Instructions: