Hitachi P42H01E User manual

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USER'S MANUAL
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For future reference, record the serial number of your television.
SERIAL NO.
This serial number is located on the rear of the television.
Digital Colour Plasma Television
Model Name
P42H01U
P42H01E
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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI plasma Television.
Please read this user’s manual carefully before operating
this product.
To ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL
the instructions, especially the “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” and “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”.
Please keep this user’s manual for future reference.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this instruction thoroughly.
Retain this instruction for future reference.
Heed all warnings and cautions to prevent possible danger.
Follow all instructions. Improper handling could cause personal injury and/or serious damage to the unit that may
shorten its service time.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install the product in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
Before calling for the technical support or service technician, read “Troubleshooting” (
38
~
39
) to determine the
symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product.
If serious problems happen (such as smoke or an abnormal odour from the unit), turn off the Main Power, unplug the
Power Cord, and then, contact your local dealer immediately.
CONTENTS ..........................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................2
INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 3
About This Manual ..............................................................3
Trademark Credits ...............................................................3
About Software ....................................................................3
Information for users applicable in European
Union countries ...................................................................3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................4
Important For United Kingdom ............................................4
About the Symbols ..............................................................4
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................7
ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL ...................................8
Image Retention of Plasma Display Panel ...........................8
FEATURES ..........................................................................9
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................................9
COMPONENT NAMES ......................................................10
Main Unit ...........................................................................10
Remote Control .................................................................11
PREPARATION..................................................................12
Remote Control Batteries Installation ................................12
Handling the Remote Control ............................................12
Caution When Moving the Main Unit .................................12
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation .......................13
Anti-Tumble Measures ......................................................13
CONNECTION ...................................................................14
Terminal Positions .............................................................14
Connecting Procedure ......................................................14
BASIC OPERATION ..........................................................19
Turning on the power ........................................................19
Standby mode ...................................................................19
Auto setup .........................................................................19
Selecting the video input source .......................................19
Basic TV functions.............................................................20
Stereo reception with the built-in tuner ..............................20
Conceal stored channels (analogue TV only)) ...................21
Picture format ....................................................................21
Teletext ..............................................................................22
TV SETUP OPERATION ....................................................23
Guide to using the analogue menu system .......................23
Video menu (TV mode) .....................................................23
Audio menu (TV mode) .....................................................24
Setup menu .......................................................................25
Video menu (PC mode) .....................................................27
Audio menu (PC mode) .....................................................27
DTV MENU OPERATION ..................................................28
Guide to using the Digital Menu system ............................28
About using the character set screen ................................28
Language .......................................................................... 29
Channel Organizer ............................................................29
Installation ......................................................................... 30
System configuration ........................................................31
Technical information ........................................................32
Common Interface.............................................................32
USEFUL FEATURES (DTV) ..............................................33
About EPG ........................................................................33
Using the EPG...................................................................33
Using the EPG Timer .........................................................34
Using the digital channel list ..............................................34
Viewing a service banner ..................................................35
Using the multi audio function ...........................................35
Displaying subtitles ...........................................................36
Using the Digital Service (UK only) ...................................36
OTHERS.............................................................................37
DVD Player / STB Selection ..............................................37
(“DVD” Selection) ..............................................................37
(“SAT” Selection) ..............................................................37
Troubleshooting ................................................................38
Specifications ....................................................................39
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................40
Signal Input .......................................................................40
Recommended Signal List ................................................41
UK Guarantee ...................................................................42
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Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI plasma Television. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this
product.
This plasma Television has been designed to meet the international standards. However, it could cause personal
injuries and property damage if improperly handled. In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefit
from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.
Keep this manual for future reference, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the front cover
page of this manual.
About This Manual
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
This manual has been created with extra care. In case that you have any comments or questions regarding this
manual, please contact your local dealer or our Customer Service Centre.
Before operating this set, please fully understand the prerequisite such as specifications or constraints of the
hardware and software. We are not responsible and have no liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of
misuse.
Reproduction, copying, use, modification, and/or transmission in whole or in part of this manual are prohibited
without any prior written permission.
All other products and company names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Trademark Credits
VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project. This logo indicates that the product is compliant with European
Digital Broadcasting.
The "HD ready" logo is a trademark of EICTA.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.
About Software
You may not alter, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, or otherwise reverse- engineer the Software installed in this
product, which are prohibited by law.
Information for users applicable in European Union countries
This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment
should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate collection
systems for recycling in EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
INTRODUCTION
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The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading
the instructions in this section.
WARNING
Never ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user.
CAUTION
Do not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/or property damage.
Other Symbols
The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities of fire, explosion, or high
temperature if the product is handled improperly.
Each illustration within the triangle specifies the contents in detail. (The figure on the left is an example.)
The circle with diagonal line and illustration indicates a prohibited action (the symbol to the left indicates that
disassembly is prohibited.)
This symbol indicates a compulsory action.
The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug
should be disconnected from the power outlet).
WARNING
There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury.
Ϯ
Unplug the power cord immediately when serious problems occur.
Serious problems such as
Smoke, abnormal odor or noise is emitted from the product.
No picture, no sound or distorted picture on the display.
Foreign objects (such as water, metals etc.) get inside the unit.
Do not continue using the product under these abnormal conditions.
Turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
For your safety, never try to repair the product by yourself.
WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code :
Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or
RED.
Green & Yellow
to Earth
Blue to Neutral
Brown to Live
Fuse
Cord Clamp
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
About the Symbols
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injuries and/or
damage to your property or this product.
Important For United Kingdom
IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM
WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never
use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug.
Fuse covers are available from your dealer.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to
reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs, this must be carried out by a competent person, preferably a qualified electrician.
If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
WARNING
There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury.
Ϯ
Do not insert liquids or any foreign objects (such as metals or flammable items) inside the unit.
In case it happens, turn off the main power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
Use special caution when younger children are around the unit.
Ϯ
Do not remove cover, or modify the product.
High-voltage components are installed inside of the unit. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage,
electrical shock, and other dangerous conditions.
Contact your local dealer to perform servicing such as inspection, adjustment, or repair work.
Ϯ
Install the unit in a sensible place where it does not expose anyone to danger or injury.
Impact with the edge of the unit could cause injury.
Ϯ
Do not place any objects on top of the unit.
Objects such as
Liquid containers (vase, fish tank, flowerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine).
If water or any liquid spill onto the unit, it may cause short-circuit and result in fire or electrical shock.
In case that it happens, turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
Do not place anything heavy on top of the unit.
Do not climb on or hang from the unit.
Do not let your pets get on top of the unit
Ϯ
Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Never use this unit in the bathroom or shower room.
Beware when you use this product outside, especially in rainy, or snowy weather, and at the beach or
waterfront.
When the product gets wet, it could cause fire or electrical shock.
Ϯ
Unplug this unit during lightning storm.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not touch the product when starts lightning.
Ϯ
Do not do anything that may damage the Power Cord.
Do not damage, modify, twist, forcibly bend, heat, or pull excessively the Power Cord.
Do not place heavy objects (including the unit itself) on top of the Power Cord.
If the Power Cord is damaged, contact your dealer for repairs or exchange.
Ϯ
Use only with designated power supply voltage.
To prevent the risk of fire and electrical shock, operate this product only with the power supply voltage indicated on the
unit.
Ϯ
Beware not to drop or have any impact on the unit.
Take extra care while moving the unit.
The plasma display panel is made of glass. In case that it breaks, you may be injured with the broken pieces.
In case that you drop the unit or the cabinet is damaged, turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord and contact your
local dealer immediately.
Continuing use of the product with above conditions would cause fire or electrical shock.
Ϯ
Clean dust or metals on or around the blade of the power plug regulary.
Continuing use of the product with above condition may cause fire or electrical shock.
Always unplug the Power Cord first, and clean the blades with a dry cloth.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Do not
disassemble
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CAUTION
Ϯ
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface.
Unstable places such as
Tilted surface or shaky rack, table, stand or trolly.
If the unit falls down, it could cause personal injury.
Ϯ
Do not place the unit at a dusty place.
It could cause malfunction.
Ϯ
Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product.
The unit would overheat, and it could cause fire or damage the product which may shorten its service life.
Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Do not place the unit with ventilation side down.
Do not install the unit on the carpet or bedclothes.
Do not cover the unit with table cloth etc.
Ϯ
Be sure to ground the earth cable correctly.
Especially when you use Power Cord adapter, be sure to connect the earth cable to the ground terminal. Incorrect
connection would cause fire or electrical shock.
For your safety, always make sure to unplug the Power Cord before connect or disconnect the earth cable .
Ϯ
Follow the Anti-tumble measures in this manual.
If the unit tumbles over, there is a risk of personal injury and possible death. Also, it would damage the product seriously.
Ϯ
Do not install this product near the medical devices.
To prevent malfunction of the medical devices, do not use this product and medical devices in the same room.
Ϯ
Do not place the CRT-based television near the speakers of the plasma television.
It could cause the partial discoloration or blurring of the image on a CRT-based television.
Please install it away from the speakers of the unit.
Ϯ
Disconnect all of the external connection cables and detach the anti-tumble measures before moving the unit.
It may cause fire, electrical shock, or personal injuries.
Ϯ
Connect the power plug securely.
Improper connection will cause overheating and may result in fire.
Do not touch the blades of the plug while connecting it to the wall socket. It could cause electrical shock.
If the plug is not fitted for the wall socket, contact your dealer for replacement.
Ϯ
Do not handle the Power Cord with wet hands.
It could result in electrical shock.
Ϯ
Do not pull the cord when you unplug the Power Cord.
It may damage the cord and could result in fire or electrical shock.
Hold the plug when disconnecting it.
Ϯ
Unplug the Power Cord when you do not intend to use the product for long periods of time.
Ϯ
Handle the batteries properly.
Improper or incorrect use of the batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause fire, personal injury
or damage to property.
Use only the types of the batteries which are indicated in this manual.
Do not install new batteries with used ones.
Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity (+ and -) indications on the battery compartment.
Do not dispose of the used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose of them in accordance with the local regulations.
Supply connect
the ground wire.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
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PRECAUTIONS
Ϯ
Do not install areas where it will be subjected to high temperatures.
It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. It could increase the temperature of the unit and cause malfunction.
Ϯ
Viewing Advice
The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate. Too bright or dark environments are not good for
your eyes.
Take time to relax your eyes occasionally.
When you use this product, view from a distance equal to 3 to 7 times the height of the screen. This is the best viewing distance in
order to protect your eyes against eyestrain.
Adjust the volume to an appropriate level, especially during the night.
Ϯ
When transporting this product:
When the product needs to be transported due to moving or repair, use the carton box and buffer material that came with this
product.
Do not transport this product on its side. It could damage the panel glass or degrade the phosphors
of the panel.
Ϯ
Keep radio away from this unit whilst in use.
This unit is designed to meet the international EMI standards due to prevent radio interference. However, the unit may generate
noise in the radio.
If the noise is heard on radio, please try the following actions.
Adjust the direction of the radio antenna in order not to receive the interference from the unit.
Keep the radio away from the unit.
Use coaxial cable for the antenna.
Ϯ
About infrared communication devices:
The infrared communication devices such as cordless microphones or cordless headphones may not operate properly around the unit.
It
is because of communication failure. Please note that this is not malfunction.
Ϯ
When you dispose of this product at the end of its life, follow the regulations in your residential area.
For more information, contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
Cleaning and Maintenance
Please make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the unit.
Ϯ
How to clean the plasma panel of the unit.
The panel surface is specially-coated to reduce the reflection and cut infrared radiation; thus, wipe the panel with a lint-free and dry
cloth in order to prevent damage to the coating.
Do not use a chemical cloth or cleaner. Depending on the ingredients, it may cause discoloration and damage on the coating.
Do not wipe with a hard cloth or rub hard. It may hurt the coating.
In case of the greasy dirt such as fingerprint, wipe with a lint-free cloth moistened by a diluted neutral detergent solution, and then wipe
with a soft and dry cloth.
Do not use a spray cleaner. It could remove the coating or cause malfunction by entering inside of the unit.
Ϯ
How to clean the cabinet of the unit.
The following may cause crack, deformation, and paint peeling.
Do not wipe the cabinet with benzene, thinner, and other chemical products.
Do not spray volatile solutions such as insecticide over the cabinet.
Do not leave the cabinet in prolonged contact with plastic or rubber materials.
Do not use a chemical cloth, cleaner or wax. Depending on the ingredients, it may cause crack and deformation.
Use a lint-free cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the monitor. In case of the heavy dirt, wipe with a soft cloth moistened by
a diluted neutral detergent solution, and then wipe with a soft and dry cloth.
Never use the following detergents. It could cause crack, discoloration, and scratch.
Acid/alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent, abrasive cleaner, powder soap, OA cleaner, car wax, glass cleaner, etc.
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Image Retention of Plasma Display Panel
The plasma display panel has one of characteristics that can result in panel image retention depending on how the
plasma display is used. The following are the common reasons for and effective preventive measures against the
image retention.
Characteristics of Image Retention
Image retention is caused by partial degrading the phosphors due
to the partial display of character and figure.
ϰ For example, when the characters as shown in Fig. A are
displayed continuously for a long period of time, only the
phosphors (Red/Green/Blue) displaying the characters are
degraded. Consequently, when displaying an all white image on
the entire screen as shown in Fig. a, the marks remaining by the
characters will show colour differences; therefore, note that it is
not burnt remains of the phosphors.
The degree of image retention is proportional to the Brightness
and Display Time for the characters and/or figure
ϰ The brighter the characters and figure, the more phosphor is
degraded. As shown in Fig. B, in case of displaying images that
have different brightness each for a long time, Fig. b shows that
the brighter the image, the more it tends to remain.
* The illustrations are images to explain image retention. The actual manners on the image retention vary depending
on such conditions as operation time and brightness.
Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention
We recommend that you use the screen saver functions
26
.
NOTE
The following are common phenomenon which occur when operating the Plasma Display Panel due to structural
reasons.
Please note that they are not malfunctions.
Residual Image
When a still image or menu is displayed on the screen for a short time (about a minute) an then switches to another
image, it may leave an “after-image” on the screen. This residual image will disappear on its own and return to normalcy.
This is not a malfunction.
Panel Surface
The plasma panel displays images by generating discharges internally. This could raise the temperature of the display
surface. In addition do not allow any forceful impact to the surface of the panel because the front filter is made is a
fine-processed tempered glass.
About Screen Driving Sound
The panel of the Plasma TV is composed of extremely fine pixels and these pixels emit light according to received video
signals. This principle may cause you to hear a buzz or electrical hum coming from the TV. This is not a malfunction.
ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
[Fig. B] [Fig. b]
[Fig. A] [Fig. a]
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FEATURES
Enjoy not only beautiful and high-quality pictures on the display, but also various kinds of useful and convenient
functions in your daily life!
Large-screen and high-definition plasma panel.
Improved Digital signal processor.
High quality sound with deeper, richer and dynamic bass tones.
Various functions as Digital Terrestrial Television (More TV channels, EPG, etc).
2 Scart terminals installed.
Accept more digital input devices with 2 HDMI terminals.
Great diversity of connecting terminals to cover wide range of audio-visual equipments.
Enjoy the image from PC with large, high-definition Plasma screen.
Easy-to-use On-Screen Display system operating with Remote control.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Check the supplied accessories before installation.
In case of missing or damaged, please contact the dealer immediately.
User’s Manual Remote Control AA size batteries
X2
Power Cord
UK only
* The type of power plug provided is different
depending on the model
Except UK
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COMPONENT NAMES
Main Unit
Panel
Remote Control Receiver
Indicating Lamp
Speaker
Desktop Stand
Handgrips
Side Input
Rear
Input
Control Panel (see below for details)
Cable Clampers
Please refer to
14
~
18
for the detailed
information for the connections.
Main Power Switch (
)
Channel UP
Channel DOWN
Volume UP
Volume DOWN
INPUT button
Sub Power button ( )
To display the menu screen.
Press both VOL
ϵ/϶ buttons at the same time for
more than 1 seconds to display the menu screen.
CH ϳ/ϴ buttons, VOL ϵ/϶ buttons and INPUT (as
ENTER) button can be used to select or enter the
desired setting during the menu screen operations.
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Control Panel
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NOTE
Some buttons are only for Teletext mode, and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from the use of TV
mode. Those buttons are indicated by [ ]. Refer to "Teletext" on
22
.
Sub Power
Recall
Pressing this button shows the input signal
status.
Source access buttons (TV/DTT, DVD, SAT)
Changes the mode of the Universal Remote
Control to control the device selected.
Normally select TV/DTT.
Input Select
Press this button to change input mode.
Programme Select
Press these buttons to select a TV program
directly.
Freeze
Press this button to change the picture to freeze
mode. Press it again to return to normal picture.
Volume Up/Down
CHI/II [Index]
This is exclusively for TV audio A2/NICAM mode.
Channel Up/Down
Mute
[Colour (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue)]
TV/Text [TV
Ö
Text
Ö
TV+Text
Ö
OFF]
This switches between the TV mode and the
Teletext mode.
STATUS (analogue TV only) [Hold]
Teletext-Timer display/Hold the text page.
[Subtitle]
Displays the Teletext Subtitle directly.
SKIP (analogue TV only) [Reveal]
Press this button to skip the channel/
Displays hidden information.
MENU
Cursor
GUIDE
To display EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
screen.
ENTER
EXIT
Exit the menu screen.
DVD control buttons
You can use these buttons while operating the se-
lected brand of DVD player function.
TV/RADIO
Switch between RADIO and DTT mode.
Q.VIEW (QUICK VIEW)
Switches between the present channel and the
last selected channel
Zoom
Press this button to change picture size.
*
1
No functioned buttons for this model.
*
2
This button is used only for the setting of pre-
coded function.
COMPONENT NAMES (Continued)
Remote Control
*
1
*
1
*
2
*
1
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CAUTION
It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may result in physical injury and/or
property damage including fire.
Never mix used and new batteries in the device.
Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
To avoid possible failure, read the following instructions and handle the remote control
properly.
Do not drop or cause impact to the remote control.
Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.
Do not place the remote control on a wet object.
Do not place the remote control under the direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat.
Caution When Moving the Main Unit
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.
2. Install the batteries
Install 2 AA” batteries (included)
making sure the polarities match
the indication inside the
compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
To close the battery compartment
cover, slide the cover in the
direction of an arrow till it clicks
shut.
Use the remote control within about 5m from
front of the unit’s remote-control sensor and
within 30 degrees on both sides.
Within 30 degrees
About 5m
About 3m
Within 30
degrees
About 3m
Remote Control Batteries Installation Handling the Remote Control
Whenever the unit is moved,
it should be lifted forwards
using the two handgrips
at the back, and the unit
should then be held at the
base on both sides for
stability.
This remote control operates on 2 “AA” batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment cover
Slide open the battery compartment cover on the
backside of the remote control in
the direction of an arrow.
Handgrips
PREPARATION
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Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
4
to
7
) carefully besides this page.
When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specified mount units in order to obtain maximum performance and
maintain the safety.
We assume no responsibility or liability for personal injuries or property damages caused by use of other mount
units or improper installation.
As for the installation instruction, please read each user manual of the mount units: for Wall Mounting, and Ceiling
Mounting.
In case of using Wall or Ceiling Mounting unit, by contacting your local dealer, ask the specified installation
specialist to set up. Never attempt to install it by yourself. It could cause injuries or damages.
Please leave the adequate space around this unit in order
to avoid increasing the internal temperature and keep
safety while using swivel function.
Make sure not to block any ventilation holes.
Do not install the unit in the small space such as inside
the rack, closet or the box.
Leave more than 10cm of clearance from each side of
monitor and 30cm from the top of unit to wall.
Securing to a wall or pillar
Using a commercially available cord, chain, and clamp, secure the set to a wall or pillar.
Securing to ceiling
Using a commercially available cord, chain, and clamp, secure the set to a ceiling.
NOTE
For more information regarding the mounting of the unit, please contact your dealer.
Hitachi shall not be held liable for possible damage or injury caused due to mishandling.
10cm or more*
Cord
or
chain
Clamp
10cm
or more
10cm
or more
30cm
or more
cord or chain
cord or chain
clamp
Wall or Pillar
hook
screw
PREPARATION (continued)
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation
Anti-Tumble Measures
Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning.
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CONNECTION
Terminal Positions
Rear
Power Cord Socket
AV1
AV2
AV3
COMPONENT IN, AUDIO terminals
COAXIAL OUT terminal, VAR (Vari-
able) AUDIO OUT terminal
HDMI1, 2 and mini stereo for Audio
PC Connection terminals
(D-sub 15 pin and mini stereo for
Audio)
Common Interface slot
(ANT) Aerial Socket
Side
AV4
Headphone Socket
Connecting Procedure
This unit is ready for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the
Main Power first when connecting external equipments.
1. Connect Power Cord to the rear panel.
2. Connect Aerial Lead.
3. Connect your external equipments to the unit if any.
4. Connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket.
1. Connecting Power Cord to the Rear Panel
Connect Power Cord to the unit.
* Make sure not to connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket
until all connections are completed.
2. Connecting Aerial Lead.
There are two ways to connect Aerial Lead.
When you do not have any other external equipment:
Connect the Aerial Lead directly into the Socket at rear panel.
When you have one or more external devices to connect:
1. Use RF cable to connect between each equipment and
Aerial.
2. Connect the Aerial Lead to an equipment “In” Socket
marked.
3. Connect the RF cable from the equipment “Out” to the
other equipment “In.
4. Then, connect from the equipment “Out” to “ANT” on this
unit Socket on marked.
VCR
STB
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
DigitalAnalogue
[Example: Connecting Aerial
through STB and VCR]
Precautions when connecting the aerial
Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the aerial. Avoid using a parallel flat feeder
wire as interference may occur, causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen.
Avoid using indoor aerial as this may be affected by interference. Please use CATV net or outdoor aerial.
If noise appears in the picture of VHF-Low band channel, please use a double-shielded cable (not provided) for
RF LEADS to reduce the noise.
NOTE
If analogue and digital broadcast signals are provided from the separated cables (aerial), please use a mixer and RF cable to
connect aerial terminal in order to receive both signals.
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CONNECTION (continued)
3. Examples of other AV equipment that you might connect to this TV
Two video recorder connection (e.g. to duplicate a video tape)
DVD player:
For superior picture quality, set your DVD player to output an RGB signal (refer to your particular DVD player owner’s
manual). Always connect DVD players (and other equipment which can output an RGB signal) to AV1 - only the AV1
SCART socket is compatible with RGB signal. Select AV1 input mode
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.
NOTE
S-Video signals can be played back either through the AV2 SCART socket, or the AV4
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. If you wish to use S-Video via the AV2
SCART socket, use an S-Video-to-SCART adaptor (not supplied).
Select ‘MONITOR’ in the AV2 OUTPUT’ option
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.
Select AV1-input mode
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. This displays the playback
picture from video recorder 1. While the TV is set up
in this way, you can duplicate a video tape - the AV2
SCART socket will output the picture that is being
shown on the screen (please remember that changing
the channel in this mode will also affect the recording).
Connecting Procedure (continued)
(All illustrated SCART cables and aerial cables are not supplied)
ANT
AV2 AV1
Satellite aerial
VCR
TV
DVD player
Satellite
receiver
Video recorder
Aerial
TV (Rear bottom view)
Video recorder 1 to AV1
Playback
(All illustrated SCART cables are not supplied)
TV (Rear
bottom view)
Video recorder 2 to AV2
Recording
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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
Connecting an audio system
This connection allows you to hear the TV sound through external speakers connected to an audio amplifier. To
control the audio through the amplifier, turn on the TV and the amplifier, set the volume of both to a moderate level,
and turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see "SPEAKERS" in Audio menu
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).
Use a stereo RCA/Phono audio lead to connect the Variable Audio Output sockets to a spare input on your hi-fi
amplifier (A), for example Line-in or AUX (please consult your hi-fi instructions for details). If you have a surround
sound amplifier / decoder (B) with a coaxial digital input, you can connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to it,
using a suitable coaxial digital lead. This connection carries the audio signal from this set’s Digital channels only.
NOTE
Many TV broadcasts are transmitted with surround sound (e.g.
Dolby Surround) as well as stereo. If you connect the Variable
Audio Output sockets to a suitable surround sound amplifier
system, it will be able to decode the surround information from the
stereo signal output from the TV.
The sound adjustment (bass / treble / balance) controls
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only
affect the sound through the TV speakers - it does not affect the
sound through the audio output sockets.
Connect to a Video camera or games console
Connect the Video camera (or games console) to the TV unit
using the appropriate RCA / Phono AV leads (or S-Video if
applicable). Select AV4-input mode
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.
NOTE
If you have a camcorder with S-video, use an S-video lead instead
of a standard video lead. Do not connect both a standard video lead
and an S-video lead at the same time, or the picture performance
will be unacceptable.
Connecting to a DVD player or other AV device with Component Video outputs
If your DVD player (or other device) has Component Video output sockets, use a suitable set of leads (RCA/Phono)
to connect these to the Component Video inputs on this TV as shown - it can greatly enhance the picture quality
and performance. Please remember that you will also need to connect separate leads (RCA/Phono) for the audio
signals. To view this source, select the COMPONENT input mode
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.
YPbPr
Audio output Component output
Video lead (not supplied)
Audio lead (not supplied)
To COMPONENT IN
TV (Rear bottom view)
To VAR (variable)
AUDIO OUT
(A)
(B)
TV (Rear bottom view)
Stereo amplifier
Audio input
(Audio lead, not supplied)
(Coaxial digital lead, not supplied)
Surround sound amplifier system
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
NOTE
The Component Video inputs on this unit can accept both interlaced signals (PAL: 576i/ 1080i or NTSC: 480i/1080i) and progressive
signals (PAL: 576p/720p or NTSC: 480p/720p).
DVD player
TV (Left side view)
(AV lead, not supplied)
(S-VIDEO lead, not supplied)
AV output
Video camera
(example)
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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
PC connection
For best results the PC graphics card should be set to 1360 x 768@60Hz. Before connecting your PC please ensure
that it is set to this resolution (or one of the other acceptable resolutions listed below) or you may not be able to see
a picture.
VGA lead
(not supplied)
Use a PC-VGA lead (not supplied) to connect your
PC to this unit. Plug the lead carefully not to break or
bend the contact inside of plug.
Select PC input
Switch on this unit.
Select the PC input mode
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.
NOTE
If there is no video signal from the computer when the unit
is in PC mode, “NO SIGNAL” will appear on the TV screen
for approx. 10 seconds.
See
27
for the PC Monitor Menu.
Audio lead
(not supplied)
PC
TV (Rear bottom view)
to PC/HDMI-1
AUDIO input
Monitor Display modes
MODE Resolution Refresh rate
VGA 640x400 70Hz
VGA 640x480 60/75Hz
WVGA 848x480 60Hz
SVGA 800x600 60/75Hz
Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device to the HDMI input
The HDMI input receives digital audio and uncompressed video from an HDMI equipped device or uncompressed
digital video from a DVI equipped device. When you connect to a DVI device with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter lead, it
only transfers the video signal, so it is necessary to use separate analogue leads (RCA/Phono type) to transfer the
audio signals. Select the HDMI1 or HDMI2 input mode
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.
See “HDMI1” or “HDMI2” in Audio menu on
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for the selecting the HDMI audio input source.
or
DVI device
HDMI device
To DVI
output
Audio lead (not supplied)
HDMI - to - DVI adapter lead
(HDMI type A connector)
(not supplied)
HDMI cable (type A connector)
(not supplied)
To HDMI output
TV (Rear
bottom view)
to HDMI-2
AUDIO input
Details of HDMI input signals
HDMI compliant (type A connector), HDCP compliant
Suggested scan rates: PAL: 576i/576p/720p/1080i
NTSC: 480i/480p/720p/1080i
HDMI Audio: 2-channel PCM,32/44.1/48kHz
sampling frequency16/20/24
bits per sample
MODE Resolution Refresh rate
XGA 1024x768 60/75Hz
WXGA 1280x720 60Hz
WXGA 1280x768 60Hz
WXGA 1360x768 60Hz
(according to Graphic card)
NOTE
As well as HDMI-2, you can also use HDMI-1 IN to
connect to DVI equipped device - in this case, you must
connect the audio leads to the PC/HDMI-1 AUDIO IN
sockets.
Some devices may not operate properly with the TV.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
This set is classed as “HD-Ready”. This
means that it is capable of displaying HD
(High Definition) signals when connected
to a suitable HD source, such as an HD receiver or
DVD player that has HD capability, via HDMI, DVI, or
Component Video connections.
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CAUTION
Use only the Power Cord provided.
Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated(AC220-240V, 50/60Hz). It may cause fire or electric shock.
For the plasma television, a three-core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection. Always be
sure to connect the
Power Cord
to a grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded. If you use a
power source converter plug, use an outlet with a ground terminal and screw down the ground line.
Ensure that both ends of power cord are easily accessible.
If you have to change the power cord, please use the certified power cord that meets your region’s safety standard.
UK only
Except UK
CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
DVB Common Interface:
The Common Interface allows you to insert CAM (Conditional Access Module) and a suitable Smart Card to give
you access to additional Pay-TV services.
Before inserting the module, make sure to turn off the main power and then insert the module all the way into the
slot.
Headphone
Plug headphones with a mini plug (3.5mm) into this socket, located at side of plasma.
4.
Connecting the plug into the wall socket
Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections.
(The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.)
CAM
Common Interface Module
TV (Rear bottom view)
TV (Left view)
TV (Rear bottom view)
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When the TV powers on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation menu will appear. You can
automatically set language, country and channels in successive operations.
1. Press STANDBY
on the right side of the unit or press (STANDBY) on the remote. The Language select menu will appear
first.
2. Press ϳ/ϴ or ϵ/϶ to select desired language. Then press ENTER.
3. Press ϳ or ϴ to select desired country. Then press ENTER.
4. Check the aerial then press ENTER.
5. Press ϳ or ϴ to select the colour system.
6. Press ENTER to start automatic tuning.
Your TV will now automatically tune in all available analogue and digital channels. When the
automatic tuning for the analogue channels is complete, the automatic tuning for the digital
channels will start automatically.
NOTE
Please be patient - the Auto Tuning process can take several minutes to complete.
When the tuning screen for the digital channel disappears and then normal analogue TV screen appears, the Auto
tuning process is complete.
NOTE
The initial auto installation functions only once. If the initial auto installation is not completed, try AUTO TUNING for analogue
channels
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, and Auto Scan for digital channels
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.
To cancel the Auto Tuning, press EXIT during the process.
If the received signal for some channels is too weak, the automatic tuning system may not pick them up - in this case you may
need to use manual tuning
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.
If on the “COUNTRY” screen “UK” is selected, “Move To”
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cannot be used in U.K.
If you want to reconfigure the country setting, for instance after moving to another country, conduct “AUTO TUNING” from the
Analogue Menu again.
BASIC OPERATION
Auto setup
Turning on the power
Press on the TV.
The
indicator on the TV changes from red to green.
Standby mode
Press on the remote control when the TV is on.
The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen
disappears.
The
indicator on the TV changes from green to red.
You can turn the TV on by pressing
on the remote control
from standby mode.
Weak electric power is still consumed even when
is turned
off.
To completely turn off the TV, press
on the TV.
Press
to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player. You
can select each input source depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices.
To select the video input source, press ϳ/ϴ or the corresponding number button. Then press ENTER
within 6 seconds.
Selecting the video input source
[ 0 - 8 ]: SELECT
SOURCE SELECTION
0.TV
1.AV1
2.AV2
3.AV3
4.AV4
5.COMPONENT
6.HDMI1
7.HDMI2
8.PC
:SETENTER
Display status indicator
Off Power off
Red The TV is in standby mode.
Green The TV is on.
Blinks
in Red
The TV is in standby mode and a EPG Timer event
has been set.
Orange The TV is in standby mode and a EPG Timer event
has begun.
NOTE
If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the power outlet.
In DTV input mode, if the power is turned off immediately after a setting change from the menu screen, the new setting or channel
information may not be memorised.
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