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Hitachi 42HDS69 Operating Manual

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PLASMA TELEVISION

Operating Guide for
42HDS69 and 55HDS69
Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................... 2-3
First Time Use ....................................................................................................................... 4-22
The Remote Control........................................................................................................ 23-34
On-Screen Display ............................................................................................................ 35-59
Useful Information.......................................................................................................... 60-66
End User License Agreement For Hitachi Dtv Software...........................................67-75
Appendixes............................................................................................................................76-77
Index.............................................................................................................................................78
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  • Page 1: Plasma Television

    42HDS69 and 55HDS69 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ... 4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL... 23-34 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ... 35-59 USEFUL INFORMATION... 60-66 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE...67-75 APPENDIXES...76-77 INDEX...78 As an Energy Star ® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you.
  • Page 3 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 warranty. Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 4 This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This stand for use only with Hitachi 42HDS69 . Use with other apparatus is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. See important marking located on bottom of stand.
  • Page 5 How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. Securing to a table-top 1.
  • Page 6 STAND PLATE METAL Use the specified WALL MOUNT base for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your TV. NOTE: Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for your tv. 4 SCREWS PLACE BACK THIS SCREW...
  • Page 7 How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room.
  • Page 8 Hook-up Cables and Connectors Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors.
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  • Page 10 Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs.
  • Page 11 Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The “MAIN POWER” button must be at stand-by mode. MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote.
  • Page 12 NOTES: Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections

    Upgrade Card This card slot is for 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.
  • Page 14 Rear Panel Connections CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels. Please call your local cable operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as Point of Deployment (POD) module).
  • Page 15 Connecting External Video Sources The LEFT SIDE panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game or VCR as shown in the following examples: INPUT 5 L/MONO AUDIO Y / VIDEO Note : Special device cables will be OUTPUT COMPONENT...
  • Page 16 Connecting External Video Sources The RIGHT SIDE panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as shown in the following examples (When connecting DVI signal it will need to connect the audio output into the Left Side Input jacks) : A) Connecting HDMI signal.
  • Page 17 Rear Panel Connections Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Outside Antenna Optional Optional OUTPUT S-VIDEO DVD Player NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. VCR #1 DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY OUTPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT VCR #2 HDTV Set-Top Box Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.
  • Page 18 Tips on Rear Panel Connections • S-VIDEO, Y-P B P R , or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.
  • Page 19 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right.
  • Page 20 Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1, 2 OR 5 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel below.

  • Page 21: Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

    Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 : Y-P Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear panel below.
  • Page 22 Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ INPUT 5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right.

  • Page 23: The Remote Control

    The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD players with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

  • Page 24: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv

    How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. MODE buttons These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box/Satellite box depending on which button is pressed.
  • Page 25 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
  • Page 26 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items.
  • Page 27 How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button ( ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button.

  • Page 28: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This feature allows you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate control. When a Digital channel is viewed in the main picture, the Digital or Analog channel can not be viewed in the sub picture.
  • Page 29 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i/720p signal. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. PIP Specifications Table Sub Picture Mode Main Picture Digital Ch.
  • Page 30 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button.
  • Page 31 The Remote Control for Cable Box Functions OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTION FOR YOUR CABLE BOX. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer below for pre-codes).
  • Page 32 These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded set- top-box/satellite codes. EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. » » SATELLITE BRAND ECOSTAR ...03 HITACHI... 00 HUGHES ...04 RCA ...01 SONY ...02 SET TOP BOX BRAND PANASONIC ...05 RCA ... 06 SAMSUNG ...07 ZENITH ...08...
  • Page 33 EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. » » DVD BRAND APEX ...10 GO VIDEO ... 09 HITACHI...00 KENWOOD ...11 PANASONIC ...02 PIONEER ... 03 RCA ... 04 SAMSUNG ...06 SANYO ...07 SONY ...01 TOSHIBA ...05...
  • Page 34 VCR BRAND EMERSON ...20, 21, 22, 23 ,24 FISHER ... 34, 37, 38, 39 FUNAI...52 GE ...33 HITACHI ...00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC...49, 50, 51,18 MAGNAVOX ...12, 13,14 MITSUBISHI... 27, 28, 29, 30 NEC ... 40, 41 PANASONIC...10, 11...

  • Page 35: On-Screen Display

    On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select.

  • Page 36: Channel Manager

    On-Screen Display Video Picture Mode Select between 3 pictures modes; Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color, set to Standard for standard colors...
  • Page 37 Video Video Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can independently customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial conditions.
  • Page 38 This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources.
  • Page 39 Video Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode or use of the PIP modes. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD to set to ON or OFF. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET BLACK SIDE PANEL to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 40: Bass Boost

    Audio Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. 1. Press CURSOR PAD to select menu item. 2. Press CURSOR PAD to adjust the function. 3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to the main menu.
  • Page 41 Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. Internal Speakers This function is useful when setting up the external speakers.
  • Page 42 Channel Manager Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. 1. Press CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to highlight function. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD select.
  • Page 43 Channel Manager Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your FAVORITE (FAV) CHANNELS. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List. 2.
  • Page 44 Locks Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code. 1.
  • Page 45 Locks Movie Ratings Use Movie Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. 2.
  • Page 46 Locks TV Ratings Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the TV RATING category that you want to block.
  • Page 47 Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block.
  • Page 48 Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) category that you want to block.
  • Page 49 Locks Alternate Ratings U.S. Use Alternate Ratings to prevent viewing of any movie or program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. This feature will be available only for ATSC Digital signal. In case only NTSC analog signal is received this feature will be unavailable (grayed out).
  • Page 50 Timers Timers Select TIMERS to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Clock The Clock must be adjusted before you can use the SET EVENT TIMER or DAY/NIGHT TIMER feature.
  • Page 51 Timers Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 1. Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Timer from 0:00, 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 and 3:00. Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’s DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically.
  • Page 52 Timers Set Event Timer This function will automatically operate the Plasma TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 50).

  • Page 53: Set The Language

    Setup Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Set The Menu Options Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD.
  • Page 54 Setup Set The Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (SHADED OR SOLID) of your choice. Use the CURSOR PAD to select shaded or solid. 2.
  • Page 55 Setup Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD to highlight the video inputs. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD to select your choices. INPUT 4 Auto Link Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to INPUT 4 when it detects a video signal to INPUT 4.
  • Page 56 Setup Set The Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as 1. Use the CURSOR PAD and select the function to change.
  • Page 57 Setup Set The Output Terminals This feature will select the source of the Output Terminal. Monitor: Select MONITOR to output the audio and video signals of the chosen input source (CABLE, AIR or INPUT 1-5) to a VCR or other A/V device. TV Tuner Out: Select TV TUNER OUT to output the audio and video signals of the last watched Antenna...
  • Page 58 Setup CableCARD Information After the CableCARD has been successfully installed, you can access CableCARD Information menu in the SETUP menu of the On-Screen Display. Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu. 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 59 (MMC CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card. In order to receive written notification and the flash card, please complete and return the warranty card.
  • Page 60 TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1.

  • Page 61: Reception Problems

    Reception Problems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Items Notes A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet Buzzing sound from Plasma room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing display panel.
  • Page 63 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 America ,Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

  • Page 64: Supplied Accessories

    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. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 65 Set Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 88/39.8 Units Inches 44-5/8 4-1/8 4-1/8 28-1/16 25-1/2 19-1/8 1134 713.2 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 151/68.4 Units Inches 59-7/16 5-7/16 5-7/16 33-1/16 16-5/8 48-9/16 27-3/8 1510 4 2 2 1234...
  • Page 66 (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 states and Puerto Rico.

  • Page 67: End User License Agreement For Hitachi Dtv Software

    IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (the “DTV”), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("HITACHI").
  • Page 68 GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 as defined by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. The operating system software incorporated in this Hitachi TV is shown in the table below and the applicable license(s) are detailed on the following pages of this Owner’s Guide.
  • Page 69 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 70 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License.
  • Page 71 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.
  • Page 72 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. [This is the first released version of the Lesser GPL.
  • Page 73 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software straightforwardly into another language. (Hereinafter, translation is included without limitation in the term "modification".) "Source code" for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For a library, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the library.
  • Page 74 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software a work containing portions of the Library, and distribute that work under terms of your choice, provided that the terms permit modification of the work for the customer's own use and reverse engineering for debugging such modifications.
  • Page 75 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. 13. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the Lesser General Public License from time to time.

  • Page 76: Appendixes

    Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Input Auto S ignal As pect V ideo NT S C Analog 480p Digital 480i 1080i/720p Input 1 HDMI 1080i/720p 480p Auto ON 480i Auto OF F Video NTSC Auto ON S -V ideo Auto OF F...
  • Page 77 Appendixes Aspect Specifications (Continuation) Input Auto Aspect S ignal As pect V ideo ID Input 4 1080i/720p 16x 9 480p Auto ON 16x9 480i Letter No ID Auto OF F No Signal V ideo NT S C Auto ON 16x9 Letter No ID Auto OF F...

  • Page 78: Index

    Index Accessories, ......4 Antennas (Connecting), ....7 Aspect Ratio, .
  • Page 79 Notes...
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