PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
50HDA39
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-16
THE REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 17-21
SETTING UP YOUR TV ........................................................................................................... 22-43
USEFUL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 44-46
As an Energy Star® Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Important Safety Instructions
Public viewing of copyrighted material
Power source
Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and
cable companies, as well as programs from other sources,
may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or
owner of the video program material.
This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 volts
60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60
Hz outlet. The power cord is used as the disconnect
device and shall remain readily operable.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
To prevent electric shock, do not use the plasma
television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades and ground
terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct
current, or anything other than the specified voltage.
Caution
Note
Never remove the back cover of the
plasma television as this can expose you
to very high voltages and other hazards. If
the television does not operate properly,
unplug the plasma television and call your
authorized dealer or service center.
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic,
digital basic and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system
providing such programming. A CableCARD provided by
your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital
programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital
cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced
television services may require the use of a set-top box.
For more information call your local cable company.
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.
Note
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma
television.
Warning
• Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of
the plasma television.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The plasma television should not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should not be placed on the television.
• This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Prevention of screen damages
Continuous on-screen displays such as video games,
stock market quotations, computer generated graphics,
and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be permanently
imprinted onto your TV screen. Such “SCREEN
DAMAGES” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by
your HITACHI FactoryWarranty.
Lead Notice
This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in
accordance with applicable environmental laws. For
product recycling and disposal information, contact your
local government agency or the Electronic Industries
Canada).
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.
How to clean the plasma screen panel of the
television
Before cleaning the television, turn off the television and
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen
face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard
objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with
warm water and dry with a soft cloth. If it is not enough,
then use a cloth with mild detergent. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners.
How to clean the cabinet of the television
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of
the television. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral
detergent in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and
afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth.
Never use acid/alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent,
abrasive cleaner, powder soap, OA cleaner, car wax, glass
cleaner, etc. especially because they would cause
discoloration, scratches or cracks.
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Accessories
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.
1 Remote Control
2 Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries
Note: Please visit our website for optional
accessories.
For U.S. models:
For optional accessories, please access our
web site at:
3 Power Cord
1 Remote Control Unit
2 Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries.
3 Power Cord.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEEMENT
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
2. Install two “AA” size batteries. Match the + and – signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery cover on the remote control until the lock snaps.
CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with ‘+’ and ‘-’ polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to swell or
rupture resulting in leakage.
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How To Set UpYour 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 Wall
ANTENNA
1. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches (10cm) away from
the wall except when mounted using the wall mount
bracket.
Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable
TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good
outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best
performance. However, if you are located in an
exceptionally good signal area that is free from
interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor
antenna may be sufficient.
2. Secure the television to the wall as shown in fig.
4 inches (10cm)
Fixing point
Wire
LOCATION
Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor
illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen.
Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free flow
of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set. In
order to prevent an internal temperature increase,
maintain a space of 4 inches (10cm) from the sides/back
of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches) from the top of
the television to the wall. To avoid cabinet warping,
cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set
failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can
become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or
near a heating appliance, etc.
NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the
Plasma Television. Blocking the ventilation
holes might cause fire or defect.
2. In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the
AC cord.
3. If you purchased the wall mount bracket
option, please ask for professional installer.
Do not install by yourself.
4. Install the unit at a proper area where it does
not expose anyone to any to the danger of
hitting themselves (for example their hands,
head or face, etc.) against the edge of the unit
and cause personal injury.
12 inches (30cm)
4 inches (10cm)
4 inches (10cm)
Caution when moving the main unit
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people
are required to transport it safely. Whenever the unit is
moved it should be lifted forward using the top and base on
both sides of the Television for stability.
When moving the Television, lift the botton handles
supporting the top frame.
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Features of your new TV
The following are some of the exciting features of your new HITACHI widescreen,
integrated High Definition, Plasma TV:
• Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter
set-top box (in most cases).
• PC IN connection allows you to use the TV as a computer monitor.
• Two HDMI digital, High-Definition Multimedia Interface connections.
• Two sets of HD high-resolution component video inputs.
• Dolby* Digital and SRS WOW™ audio technologies.
• Digital Audio Out optical audio connection.
• Picture noise reduction.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Exploring your new TV
You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the right side panel or the remote control. The side and back panels
provide the terminals to connect other equipment to your TV.
Notes:
• To open the menu system, you can
either press MENU on the remote
control or simultaneously press both
VOL buttons ( and ) on the right
side panel.
Front
• When a menu is open, to select the
desired setting, you can use either
the arrow buttons on the remote
control or the CH
/
and VOL
/
buttons on the right side panel.
Remote control
IR sensor (Page 15)
Power indicator
Remote sensor
Left side panel
Right side panel
AUDIO IN (R)
AUDIO IN (L)
CH
VOL
/
/
INPUT (Page 29)
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
POWER (Page 22)
VIDEO-3 IN (Page 12)
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Exploring your new TV
Back of TV
OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
(Page 14)
Cable holder
VIDEO-2 IN
(Page 9)
COMPONENT2 IN COMPONENT1 IN
(Page 10) (Page 10)
(Page 14)
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
(Page 14)
VIDEO-1 IN
(Page 9)
IR OUT (Page 15)
ANT (Page 8)
Left back panel
PC IN
(Page 16)
HDMI-1 IN
(Page 13)
HDMI-2 IN
(Page 13)
AC INLET
(Page 16)
Right back panel
Selecting a location for the TV
• Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in
a location where light does not directly hit the
screen.
ANTENNA
Coaxial Cable
Component video
Cables
• Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow
proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may
cause overheating, which may damage the TV.
AUDIO
Cables
HDMI
Cable
VIDEO
Cable
Connecting your TV
IR blaster
Cable
If you haven’t connected electronic equipment before, or
you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read
this section. (Cables are not supplied.)
• A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from
your antenna or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use
“F” connectors.
• Standard A/V (audio/video) cables are usually color
coded according to use: yellow for video and red and
white for audio. The red audio cable is for the stereo
right channel, and the white audio cable is for the stereo
left (or mono) channel. If you look at the rear panel of
the TV, you will see that the terminals are color coded in
the same manner as the cables.
• S-video cables provide better picture performance than
standard video cables. S-video cables can only be used
with S-video compatible components.
S-Video
Cable
Optical
Cable
Coaxial
Cable
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable
is for use with video equipment that has HDMI
output (see page 13.)
• IR blaster cable is for use with video device with
IR (infrared) remote control.
• Optical/Coaxial cable is for use with AV amplifier
with built-in digital surround (Dolby Digital or
PCM.)
• Component video cables provide better picture
performance than S-video cables. Component video
cables can only be used with component video
compatible components.
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT A PC
USING ONE OF THE HDMI INPUTS.
ALWAYS use the VGA port provided to connect a PC.
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Rear Panel Connections
Connecting a VCR
Note:
If using a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to
VCR Audio OUT using only one audio
cable. For better picture quality, if your
VCR has S-video, you can use an S-
video cable instead of the standard
video cable. Do not connect a standard
video cable and an S-video cable to
VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-2) simultaneously.
This connection allows you to watch local channels and video
programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record
from one channel while watching another channel.
Stereo VCR
Cable Lead-in from
cable box or antenna
OUTPUT
RF IN
RF OUT
R
L
VIDEO
Stereo VCR
The unauthorized recording, use, distribu-
tion or revision of television programs,
videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the
United States and other countries, and may
subject you to civil and criminal liability.
TV back panel
Connecting a cable converter box or antenna
This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable company
supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled.
Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device, which is generally provided
by the cable company.
Option 1: For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service
For basic cable service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
directly to the Antenna Jack on the back of the television.
Option 2: For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service
If you subscribe to a cable service that requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming cable
to the Converter/Descrambler box and connect the output of the box to the Antenna Jack on the back of the television.
Follow the connections shown below. Set the television to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually
channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/Descrambler box to select channels.
Option 3: For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with Scrambled Premium Channels
If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the
use of a Converter/Descrambler box, you may wish to use a two-set signal splitter (sometimes called a "two-set
coupler") and an A/B Switch box from the cable installer or an electronics supply store. Follow the connections shown
below. With the switch in the "B" position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch
in the "A" position, tune your TV to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the
box to tune scrambled channels.
Note:
When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be features that you cannot program using the remote control,
such as labeling channels, blocking channels, and programming your favorite channels.
From Cable
Option 1:
Option 2:
TV back panel
Cable Box
Cable Box
A/B Switch
A
Splitter
B
COMPONENT 2
COMPONENT 1
Option 3:
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Rear Panel Connections
Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver
and a VCR
Note:
You can use a standard video cable
instead of the S-video cable, but the
picture quality will decrease. If you use an
S-video cable between the TV and DVD
player/satellite receiver, make the audio
connections but remove the standard
video cable. Do not connect both an S-
video and a standard video cable to
VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-2) at the same time
or the picture performance will be unac-
ceptable.
This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV
programs.You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as
well as record one TV channel while watching another channel.
Stereo VCR
DVD Player/Satellite receiver
From satellite
Satellite IN
RF OUT
RF IN
RF OUT
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
L
R
L
L
R
R
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
TV back panel
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Rear Panel Connections
Connecting a DVD player with component
video and a VCR
Note:
You can connect the component video
cables to either set of Component 1 or
Component 2 jacks on the TV.
The Component 1 and Component 2 jacks
can be used with Progressive (480p, 720p)
and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems.
A 1080i signal will provide the best picture
performance.
This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs
and record TV programs.You can record from one source while
watching a program from another source.Your TV is capable of
using component video. Connecting your TV to a component video
compatible DVD player, such as a HITACHI DVD player with
Component video, can greatly enhance picture quality and perform-
ance.
Stereo VCR
DVD player with Component video
From antenna
AUDIO OUT
OUTPUT
R
COMPONENT OUT
Pr Pb
RF IN
RF OUT
L
VIDEO
R
L
Y
TV back panel
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Rear Panel Connections
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box
with component video and a VCR
Note:
You can connect the component video
cables to either set of Component 1 or
Component 2 jacks on the TV .
This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and
TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs.
The Component 1 or Component 2 jacks
and HDMI-1 and HDMI-2 jacks can be used
with Progressive (480p, 720p) and
Your TV has component video inputs. Connecting your TV to a
DTV receiver with component video can greatly enhance picture
quality and realism.
Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems.
If your DTV receiver does not have compo-
nent video, use the S-video and standard
audio connections instead. Do not connect
both an S-video and a standard video cable
to VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-2) at the same time
or the picture performance will be
Stereo VCR
DTV Receiver with Component video
From DTV
Antenna
From Antenna
INPUT
OUTPUT
COMPONENT OUT
RF IN
RF IN
RF OUT
R
L
VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO
Pr
Pb
Y
unacceptable.
For an HDMI connection, see page 13.
OUTPUT
R
OUTPUT
L
VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO
TV back panel
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Rear Panel Connections
Connecting a camcorder
This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder.
S-VHS Camcorder
VHS Camcorder
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
R
L
S-VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO
TV right side panel
TV right side panel
Note:
For better picture quality, if your camcorder has S-video, you can use an S-video cable (plus the standard audio
cables) instead of a standard video cable.
Do not connect both a standard video cable and an S-video cable at the same time or the picture performance will be
unacceptable.
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Rear Panel Connections
[1] EIA/CEA-861/861B compliance covers the
transmission of uncompressed digital video with
high-bandwidth digital content protection, which is
being standardized for reception of high-definition
video signals.
Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI
device
The HDMI inputs on your TV receive digital audio and
uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source
device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI
(Digital Video Interface) source device.
Because this is an evolving technology, it is
possible that some devices may not operate
properly with the TV.
These inputs are designed to accept HDCP (High-
Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program
material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B-
compliant[1] consumer electronic devices (such as a
set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output).
To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset
properly, it is recommended that you follow these
procedures:
• When turning on your electronic components, turn
on theTV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
• When turning off your electronic components, turn
off the HDMI or DVI device first, and then theTV.
The HDMI inputs are designed for best performance
with high definition video signals. They will accept and
display 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i signals.
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT A PC
USING ONE OF THE HDMI INPUTS.
ALWAYS use the VGA port provided to connect a PC.
To connect a DVI device, you will need:
• one HDMI–to–DVI adapter cable
(HDMI type A connector)
To connect an HDMI device, you will need:
• one HDMI cable (type A connector)
For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-
DVI adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m.)
The recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m.)
For proper operation, it is recommended that
you use as short an HDMI cable as possible.You
should not encounter difficulty if you use an
HDMI cable that is shorter than 16.4 ft (5m.)
• one pair of standard analog audio cables
An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers only
video.
Separate analog audio cables are required (see
illustration below.)
HDMI cable transfers both video and audio.
Separate analog audio cables are not required
(see illustration below.)
You must set the HDMI audio input setting to
“HDMI” in the AUDIO menu (see page 41.)
You must set the HDMI audio input setting to
“DVI” in the AUDIO menu (see page 41.)
Some CDVs (Video CDs) may not output digital
audio signals. In that case, you may hear sound by
connecting analog audio cables. If you do use analog
audio cables for this reason, you will need to set the
HDMI audio input setting to “DVI” to hear the analog
audio (see page 41.)
Note: If you connect an HDMI device and analog
audio cables and play media with digital audio
output, to hear digital audio you must set the HDMI
audio input setting to “HDMI” (page 41.)
HDMI device
AUDIO OUT
DVI
HDMI device
HDMI
TV back panel
Note:
TV back panel
You can also use HDMI1 IN for DVI device
connection. In this case, you must connect the audio
cables to AUDIO L/R, not AUDIO.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Note:
You can use the both HDMI1 and HDMI2 IN for HDMI
device connection.
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Rear Panel Connections
Connecting an analog audio system
This connection allows you to use external speakers with an external audio amplifier to adjust the sound level.
To control the audio:
Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.
Turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 40.)
Note:
To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier, the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set to a
reasonable listening level.
Analog audio amplifier
LINE IN
TV back panel
Connecting a digital audio system with built-in digital surround
The TV’s two digital audio outputs output a Dolby Digital
or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code
modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical or
coaxial audio input.
Note:
Refer to the Owner’s manual of the audio amplifier as well.
AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround
Coaxial
digital Audio
Optical
digital Audio
Front
Speaker
(Right)
Front
Speaker
(Left)
OR
Subwoofer
TV
Connect
either
Optical
Coaxial
audio cable
audio cable
Center Speaker
TV back panel
Surround Speaker
(Left)
Surround Speaker
(Right)
The COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack outputs digital audio only during digital broadcasts with digital audio.To hear
analog broadcast audio, you also must connect analog audio cables from the L/R ANALOG AUDIO jacks to the receiver’s
inputs.
Consult the owner’s manual for your receiver to determine the best way to switch between the analog and digital
signals.
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Rear Panel Connections
Connecting a device to the IR OUT terminal for IR pass-through device
control
You can use the TV’s IR OUT terminal (infrared pass-through) to remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared
remote-controlled devices (such as a HITACHI infrared remote-controlled VCR or DVD player) enclosed within an
entertainment center or similar cabinet. Without the IR OUT connection, the device typically would need to be visible
to operate it remotely.
Front of IR-controlled device
Infrared
sensor
IR blaster cable wand
(approx. 1 inch from device)
TV back panel
To connect the IR blaster cable:
1.Locate the infrared sensor on the front of your device. This
sensor is marked on some devices* (see note at right.)
2.Align the IR blaster cable’s wand about 1 inch away from the
* If you cannot locate the device’s
infrared sensor:
1.Turn OFF the device.
2. Starting at the lower left corner of
infrared sensor on the front of the device and attach it using
the device, place the end of the
device’s remote control (with the
infrared emitter) so it touches the
front of the device and press
POWER. (Do not use the TV’s
remote control for this step.)
3.If the device turns on, the point at
which the remote control touched
the device is the location of the
sensor.
double-sided mounting tape.
3.Plug the IR blaster cable’s plug into the TV’s IR OUT terminal.
To control the device:
Point the TV remote control
(programmed to operate the
device; see pages 18, 19) or the
device’s remote control at the front
of the TV and press the button for
the desired function.
4.If the device does not turn on, move
the remote control slightly to the
right and press POWER again.
5.Repeat step 4 until you locate the
device’s infrared sensor.
The signal passes from the remote
control through the TV to the
device via the IR blaster cable.
Note:
If you use the device’s remote control to
operate the device, you also will need to use
the TV’s remote control to operate the TV.
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Rear Panel Connections
Monitor display modes
Connecting a PC (personal computer)
Mode
VGA
WVGA
SVGA
XGA
WXGA
WXGA
WXGA
Resolution
640x480
Refresh rate
This connection allows you to use the TV as a computer monitor.
Before you connect a PC to the TV, adjust the PC's resolution and
refresh rate according to the "Monitor display modes" table at right.
When connecting a PC to the TV, use an analog VGA (15 pin)
computer cable and a PC audio cable.
Set the video input source to PC mode (see “Selecting the video
input source” on page 29 and “Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC
mode” on page 43.)
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
848x480
800x600
1024x768
1280x720
1280x768
1360x768
Notes:
• Some PC models cannot be connected
to this TV.
• An adapter is not needed for computers
with a DOS/V compatible mini D-sub 15-
pin terminal.
• The on-screen displays will have a
different appearance in PC mode than in
TV mode.
• If your PC display output corresponds to
a WVGA or a WXGA resolution as
indicated in the chart above (example:
WXGA 1360 x 768), you must set the
WVGA INPUT or WXGA INPUT to the
ON position in the PC Picture menu in
the TV (see page 43).
Computer
TV back panel
Audio
output
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT A
PC USING ONE OF THE
Audio cable
HDMI INPUTS.
ALWAYS use the VGA port provided to connect a PC.
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE
EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY
Conversion adapter (if necessary)
Avoid displaying stationary images on
your Plasma display for extended periods
of time. Fixed (non-moving) patterns or
images (including but not limited to PIP/
POP windows, closed captions, video
game patterns, TV station logos, stock
tickers, websites, and special formats that
do not use the entire screen) can become
permanently ingrained in the Plasma
display and cause subtle but permanent
ghost images. This type of damage is
NOT COVERED BYYOUR WARRANTY.
Power connection
To use AC power
1.Connect the AC cord into the TV’s AC inlet.
2.Connect the AC cord into a wall outlet.
Note:
Make sure to insert the plug of each cord
securely.
WARNING:
• Do not connect this unit to power using
any other power cord. This could cause
fire, electric shock, or damage.
• Do not use with a voltage other than the
power voltage displayed. This could cause
fire, electric shock, or damage.
1
CAUTION:
To AC inlet
• When this unit is not used for a long time
(e.g., if you are away on a trip), in the
interest of safety, be sure to unplug it from
the wall outlet.
AC cord (supplied)
2
• Do not plug/unplug the power cord when
your hands are wet. This may cause
electric shock.
AC 120V, 60Hz
• If you need to replace the supplied AC
cord, contact your HITACHI authorized
dealer.
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The Remote Control
1 POWER ( ) turns the TV on and off
2 TV selects TV mode
1
2
3 DVD selects DVD mode (page 20)
4 VCR selects VCR mode (page 20)
5 CBL selects CBL mode (page 20)
6 SAT selects SAT mode (page 20)
3
4
6
5
7
8
0
9
!
7 INPUTS selects the video input source (page 29)
8 ASPECT cycles through the five picture sizes (page 31)
@
$
#
*
&
(
9 FAV ▲/▼ (Favorite Channels) cycles through the
channels you programmed as favorite channels (page 24)
0 MENU accesses the menu system.
%
^
! EXIT closes on-screen menus (page 22)
@ ▲/▼/
/
cursor buttons (page 22)
)
# ENTER sets menu selections (page 22)
$ DISPLAY displays status information on-screen (page 42)
% MUTE turns off the sound (page 39)
q
r
w
e
^ VOL ▲/▼ adjusts the volume level
t
u
& CH ▲/▼ cycles through programmed channels (page 23)
* GUIDE accesses the program guide of other devices.
( LAST CH returns to the last viewed channel (page 24)
y
) CHANNEL NUMBERS/- allow direct access to
channels (page 24)
q SLP programs the TV to turn off at a set time (page 30)
w REW( ) rewinds/reverses a videotape/DVD
e STOP( ) stops a videotape/DVD
r PLAY ( ) plays a videotape/DVD
Remote control effective range
t FF( ) fast forwards a videotape/DVD
y REC( ) starts recording a videotape
u PAUSE ( ) pauses a videotape/DVD
• Aim the remote control at the TV’s
remote sensor (see illustration) and
press the buttons to operate.
• Operate the remote control within a
30 degree angle on either side of the
remote sensor, up to a distance of
approx. 16 ft. (5m.)
Remote
Sensor
Approx. 5 meters
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The Remote Control
In addition to operating the TV, the remote control can operate most cable TV converters, satellite receivers, VCRs,
and DVD players, regardless of their brand. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate most HITACHI
satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players. To control a non-HITACHI device (or a HITACHI device that the remote
control is not pre-programmed to operate), you must first program the remote control. See “Operating the pre-coded
function” on page 20.
Note:
The TV remote control may not operate your VCR, DVD player, or cable TV converter. Refer to the owner's manual
supplied with your other devices to see which features may be available. Additionally, the remote control for this TV
may not support certain features available on the original remote controls for your other devices, in which case it is
suggested that you use the original remote control for the applicable device.
Using the remote control to operate your other devices
2
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
To control a DVD player:
To control a VCR:
Program the remote control to recognize the brand of
your DVD player (See “Operating the pre-coded
function” on page 20). The buttons shown at right will
then control the DVD player.
Program the remote control to recognize the brand of
your VCR (See “Operating the pre-coded function” on
page 20). The buttons shown at right will then control
the VCR.
Press DVD first.
Press VCR first.
1
2
3
DVD button
1
2
3
VCR button
This button allows the remote to control your DVD
player by setting it to DVD mode.
This button allows the remote to control your VCR
player by setting it to VCR mode.
PRECODED DVD Buttons
These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD
codes.
PRECODED VCR Buttons
These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR
codes.
EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons
EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons
These buttons are for operating the TV.
These buttons are for operating the TV.
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The Remote Control
2
3
2
3
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
To control a cable TV converter:
To control a satellite receiver:
Program the remote control to recognize the brand of
your cable TV converter (See “Operating the pre-coded
function” on page 20). The buttons shown at right will
control the cable TV converter.
Program the remote control to recognize the brand of
your satellite receiver (See “Operating the pre-coded
function” on page 20). The buttons shown at right will
control the satellite receiver.
Press CBL first.
Press SAT first.
1
2
3
CABLE (CBL) button
This button allows the remote to control your cable
box by setting it to CABLE mode.
1
2
3
SAT (Set-Top-Box/Satellite) button
This button allows the remote to control your set-
top-box/satellite receiver by setting it to SET-TOP-
BOX/SATELLITE mode.
PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons
These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable
codes.
PRE-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE
RECEIVER buttons
These buttons transmit the chosen pre-coded set-
top-box/satellite codes.
EXCLUSIVE TV buttons
These buttons are for operating the TV.
EXCLUSIVE TV buttons
These buttons are for operating the TV.
Caution:
• Never throw batteries of remote control into a fire.
Notes:
• Be sure to use AA size batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area.
• Batteries should always be disposed of with the environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations.
• If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries with new ones.
• When necessary to replace batteries in the remote control, always replace both batteries with new ones. Never mix battery
types or use new and used batteries in combination.
• Always remove the batteries from the remote control if they are dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an
extended period of time. This will prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.
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The Remote Control
This remote is designed to operate different types of devices.You must first program the remote to match the remote
system of your device. (refer page 21 for pre-codes)
Preparations;
1. Turn ON your device you want to operate.
2. Aim the remote control at the front of your device.
Operating the pre-coded function for your DVD player
1. To switch to DVD pre-coded mode, press and release the DVD button.
2. Hold down the DVD button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your DVD player, as
shown on page 21. Release the DVD button.
3. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your DVD player when
the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your DVD
player. If the DVD player does not turn off, try a different two digit preset code.
4. The remote will now control your DVD player.
5.You will need to set the display type of your DVD player to 16:9 WIDESCREEN.
Operating the pre-coded function for your VCR
1. To switch to VCR pre-coded mode, press and release the VCR button.
2. Hold down the VCR button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR, as shown
on page 21. Release the VCR button.
3. Aim the remote at the VCR and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct
two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your VCR. If the VCR
does not turn off, try a different two digit preset code.
4. The remote will now control your VCR.
5. You will need to press the Record button twice to record.
Operating the pre-coded function for your cable box
1. To switch to Cable (CBL) pre-coded mode, press and release the CBL button.
2. Hold down the CBL button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your cable box, as
shown on page 21. Release the CBL button.
3. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable box when
the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable
box. If the cable box does not turn off, try a different two digit preset code.
4. The remote will now control your Cable box.
Operating the pre-coded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver
1. To switch to set-top-box/satellite (STB) pre-coded mode, press and release the SAT button.
2. Hold down the SAT button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your set-top-box/
satellite receiver, as shown on page 21. Release the SAT button.
3. Aim the remote at the set-top-box/satellite receiver and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your
set-top-box/satellite receiver when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote
control is programmed for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. If the set-top-box/satellite receiver does not turn off,
try a different two digit preset code.
4. The remote will now control your set-top-box/satellite receiver.
Notes:
• If your device cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your device code has not been pre-
coded into the remote.
• In the unlikely event that your device cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult
your device operating guide.
• The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the
remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above.
• Refer to instruction manual of the device for operation of the buttons exclusively for the device.
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The Remote Control
Device code tables
[For SAT Mode]
SATELLITE BRAND
[For DVD Mode]
DVD BRAND
CODES
CODES
ECOSTAR .......................................................... 03
HITACHI ............................................................. 00
HUGHES............................................................ 04
RCA.................................................................... 01
SONY ................................................................. 02
APEX.................................................................. 09
GO VIDEO.......................................................... 08
HITACHI ............................................................. 00
KENWOOD ........................................................ 10
PANASONIC ...................................................... 02
PIONEER ........................................................... 03
RCA....................................................................04
SAMSUNG ......................................................... 06
SANYO ............................................................... 07
SONY ................................................................. 01
TOSHIBA ........................................................... 05
MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:_________________
SET TOP BOX BRAND
CODES
PANASONIC ...................................................... 05
RCA.................................................................... 06
SAMSUNG ......................................................... 07
ZENITH .............................................................. 08
MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/
SET TOP BOX CODE IS:____________________
[For VCR Mode]
VCR BRAND
CODES
AIWA .................................................................. 20
FUNAI ................................................................ 21
HITACHI ......................... 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
JVC ....................................................................13
MITSUBISHI.................................................. 16,17
PANASONIC ................................................ 10, 11
SAMSUNG .................................................... 14,15
SENITH .............................................................. 19
SHARP............................................................... 18
SONY ..................................................... 07, 08, 09
TOSHIBA ........................................................... 12
MY VCR PLAYER CODE IS:_________________
[For CBL Mode]
CABLE BRAND ANALOG TYPE
CODES
HAMLIN......................................................... 11,12
JERROLD .............................................. 00, 01, 02
OAK............................................................... 13,14
PANASONIC ...................................................... 10
PIONEER ...................................................... 08,09
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ............................. 03,04,05
ZENITH ......................................................... 06,07
CABLE BRAND DIGITAL TYPE.............. CODES
ADELPHIA ......................................................... 18
CABLEVISION ................................................... 19
COMCAST ......................................................... 20
COX....................................................................21
MOTOROLA ............................................. 17,22,24
PIONEER ........................................................... 15
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ....................................... 16
TIMEWARNER................................................... 23
MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:__________________
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Starting setup
The STARTING SETUP feature appears the first time you turn on
the TV, and helps you select the menu language, specify the AIR/
CABLE setting, and program channels automatically.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system is
connected.
LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
:SELECT
ENTER: SET
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press POWER
to turn on the TV. The STARTING SETUP
function begins and the language setup menu appears on the
screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your desired language, then
press ENTER.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select AIR or CABLE, then press ENTER.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select START, and then press ENTER, which
starts the AUTO SETUP.
Note:
To cancel the setup and return to the regular TV screen, press ▲ or ▼ to select CANCEL and press ENTER.
5. When the AUTO SETUP is complete, the regular TV screen appears.
Notes:
• AUTO SETUP of channels may take 15–30 minutes to complete, depending on your regional cable service.
• To cancel the AUTO SETUP and return to the regular TV screen, press EXIT.
After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the
TV using the menu system.You can access the menu system with the buttons on the remote control.
• When you make a menu selection, your changes are immediate.You do not have to press MENU or EXIT to
save your changes.
• After one minute, the menu screen will automatically close if you do not make a selection.Your changes will still
be saved.
• When you are finished programming the menus, press EXIT.
Changing the on-screen display language
You can choose from three different languages (English, French
and Spanish) for the on screen displays. Adjustment menus and
messages will appear in the language of your choice.
To select a language:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or until the SETUP menu
appears.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight LANGUAGE.
4. Press or to highlight your desired language.
Notes:
• The position and size of the on-screen menus may change for some program formats (such as 1080i or 720p.)
• If the remote control does not operate your TV, press TV on the remote control and try again.
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Starting setup
Adding channels to the TV’s memory
When you press CH ▲ or ▼, your TV will stop only on the
channels you have programmed into the TV’s channel memory.
Follow the steps below to program channels into the channel
memory.
Programming channels automatically
Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them
in its memory. After the TV has stored the channels in its memory
automatically, you can add or erase channels manually.
To add channels automatically:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ until the AIR/CABLE selection is highlighted.
4. Press or to highlight either AIR or CABLE, depending on
which you use.
If you use an antenna, choose AIR.
If you use cable, choose CABLE.
5. Press ▼ until the AUTO CHAN. SCAN selection is highlighted.
6. Press or to start channel programming. The TV will
automatically cycle through all the TV or Cable channels
(depending on which you selected), and store all active channels
in the channel memory.
While the TV is cycling through the channels, the message
“PROGRAMMING NOW PLEASE WAIT” appears.
7. When channel programming is complete, the message
“COMPLETED” appears.
Note:
While the TV is cycling through the
channels, the screen will imperceptibly
move intermittently to reduce the risk
of phosphor burn-in of the plasma
screen.
8. Press CH ▲ or ▼ to view the programmed channels.
Adding and erasing channels manually
After you have programmed the channels automatically, you can
add or erase specific channels manually.
To add or erase channels manually:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight ADD/ERASE.
4. Press to display the ADD/ERASE menu.
5. Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using
▲ or ▼. Press or to select either ADD or ERASE.
6. Repeat step 5 for other channels you want to add or erase,
then press ENTER.
In addition to cycling through your
programmed channels, the CH ▲ or ▼
buttons will also cycle through the
video input sources (page 29) in the
order illustrated below.
7. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
To add a digital channel you are watching:
Select a channel you want to add. Press ▲ or ▼ to select ADDING
CHANNEL in step 5 above, then press
.
To erase all channels from the channel memory:
Press ▲ or ▼ to select CLEAR ALL in step 5 above, then press
.
All channels are erased from the channel memory. (You can still use
the Channel Numbers on the remote control to tune a channel.)
Changing channels
To change to the next programmed channel:
Note:
Press CH ▲ / ▼ on the TV or on the remote control.
Digital cable channels may be represented
by channel numbers that include a “dash”
(e.g., 85–002.) These digital channel
numbers may not match the numbers in
the channel line-up provided by your cable
company. This is not a malfunction.
To change to a specific channel (programmed or
unprogrammed):
Press the Channel Number buttons (0-9) on the remote control.
For example, to select channel 125, press 1, 2, 5.
To change to a specific digital channel:
Press the first 3 digits, then press –, followed by the remaining 3
digits. For example, to select channel 015-001, press 0, 1, 5, –,
0, 0, 1.
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Using the TV’s features
Switching between two channels
You can switch between two channels without entering an actual
channel number each time.
To switch between two channels:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Select the first channel you want to view.
3. Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons
(0-9, –.)
4. Press LAST CH. The previous channel will be displayed.
Each time you press LAST CH, the TV will switch back and forth
between the two channels.
Programming your favorite channels
You can preset up to 12 of your favorite channels using the Favorite
Channel Programming feature. Because this feature scans through
only your favorite channels, it allows you to skip other channels you
do not normally watch.
You can still use CH ▲/▼ to scan through all the channels you
programmed in the TV’s memory or the Channel Numbers to
directly tune a channel.
To program your favorite channels:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Select a channel you want to program.
3. Press MENU, then press or to display the CUSTOMIZE
menu.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight FAVORITE CH.
5. Press to display the FAVORITE CH menu. SET/CLEAR will
be highlighted.
6. Press or to highlight SET and press ENTER.
7. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 for up to 12 channel.
Audio
Setup
Customize
: CH
Locks
2
Video
FAVORITE CH
SET / CLEAR
0
AIR CABLE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
To select your favorite channels:
RETURN
Press the FAV ▲ / ▼ buttons on the remote control to select
yourfavorite channels.
SELECT
ADJUST
ENTER:SET
The FAV ▲ / ▼ buttons will not work until you have
programmed your favorite channels.
To clear your favorite channels:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Select a channel you want to clear.
3. Press MENU, then press or to display the CUSTOMIZE
menu.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight FAVORITE CH.
5. Press to display the FAVORITE CH menu. SET/CLEAR will
be highlighted.
6. Press or to highlight CLEAR.
7. Press ENTER until “0” replaces the channel number you want to
erase.
8. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
9. Repeat steps 1-8 for the other channels.
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Using the LOCKS menu
Note :
The V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only.The Canadian V-Chip system is not
supported.
You can prevent others from viewing certain programs or channels by blocking them using the V-Chip feature.
Selecting a password
Before you can use the V-Chip Feature to block programs and
channels, you must select a password. The password you select
prevents others from changing the rating limits you set.
To select your password and access the LOCKS menu:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to highlight the LOCKS menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode.
4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your
password.
If you are accessing the LOCKS menu for the first time, select
a four-digit number to be your password. Press ENTER.
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
5. Enter the password again to confirm it, and then press ENTER.
The LOCKS menu appears.
LOCKS
If the wrong password is entered, “ERROR” blinks about 4
seconds.
SET ACCESS CODE
6. You may now set up the LOCKS menu. See “Using the V-Chip
(parental control) feature” (page 26), or “Using the panel lock
feature” (page 27.)
[0-9]:SELECT
ENTER:SET
EXIT:END
To change your password:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode.
4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your
password.
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
LOCKS
CONFIRM PASSWORD
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight SET ACCESS CODE and press to
display the SET ACCESS CODE menu.
6. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter a new code.
Press ENTER.
[0-9]:SELECT
ENTER:SET
EXIT:END
7. Enter the password again to confirm it, and then press ENTER.
8. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
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Using the LOCKS menu
Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating
system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters
also employ a rating system to qualify the content of television
programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature
and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you
set.
To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode.
4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your
password.
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight V-CHIP.
• Press or to highlight ON to enable V-Chip program
blocking by rating.
• Press or to highlight OFF to disable V-Chip program
blocking by rating.
6. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight V-CHIP SET. Then, press or to
display the V-CHIP SET menu.
7. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight TV RATING. Then, press or to
display the desired rating.
OFF
: TV RATING is not set
TV-Y
: All children
TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above
TV-G : General audience
TV-PG : Parental guidance
TV-14 : 14 years old and above
TV-MA : 17 years old and above
• When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press
DISPLAY to explain the rating. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the
desired rating you want. Press or to select the setting ON or
OFF, then press ENTER.
8. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight MOVIE RATING. Then, press or
to display the RATING SET menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the
desired rating, then press or to select ON or OFF.
G
: All ages
PG
: Parental guidance
PG-13 : Parental guidance less than 13 years old
: Under 17 years old Parental guidance suggested
NC-17 : 17 years old and above
: Adult only
R
X
9. When you are done selecting the ratings, press EXIT to return
to normal viewing.
When you try to view a program with a ratings block, a message
will appear listing the program’s ratings. The program can still be
viewed if you press MUTE and then enter your password to
temporarily by pass the block.
Note:
You can use V-CHIP SET (DTV) function when the digital broad casting with a new rating system is received on the
TV.
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Using the LOCKS menu
Using the panel lock feature
You can lock the right side panel controls to prevent your settings
from being changed accidentally (by children, for example.) When
the panel lock is in ON, all control buttons on the TV side panel
(except POWER) do not operate.
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
LOCKS
V-CHIP
V-CHIP SET
V-CHIP SET (DTV)
PANEL LOCK
SET ACCESS CODE
OFF
To lock the right side panel controls:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
ON / OFF
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode.
4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your pass-
word, then press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight PANEL LOCK and press or to
highlight ON.
:SELECT
:ADJUST
TV right side panel
6. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
If a button on the side panel is pressed, the message “NOT
AVAILABLE” appears.
To unlock the right side panel controls using the menus:
Select OFF in step 5, above.
To unlock the right side panel controls using the TV controls:
VOL
Press and hold the VOL
button on the TV right side panel for
about 10 seconds until the message "PANEL LOCK:OFF"
appears on-screen.
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Using the TV’s Features
Labeling channels
Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number
display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the
DISPLAY button.You can choose any four characters to create a
channel label.
Audio
Setup
Customize
OFF
Locks
Video
CUSTOMIZE
ON TIMER
FAVORITE CH
CH LABEL
SET THE INPUT
To create channel labels:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Select a channel you want to label.
3. Press MENU, then press or until the CUSTOMIZE menu
appears.
:SELECT
:ADJUST
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CH LABEL.
5. Press to display the CH LABEL menu. SET/CLEAR will be
highlighted.
6. Press or to highlight SET.
7. Press ENTER to highlight LABEL.
8. Repeatedly press or until the character you want appears.
Press ENTER.
Note:
The character will change as follows:
–
+
SPACE
–
9. Repeat step 8 to enter the rest of the characters.
If you would like a blank space in the label name, you must
choose an empty space from the list of characters; otherwise,
a dash will appear in that space.
10. Repeat steps 1-9 for other channels.You can assign a label to
each channel.
11. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
To erase channel labels:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Tune the TV to the channel whose label you want to erase.
3. Press MENU, then press or until the CUSTOMIZE menu
appears.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CH LABEL.
5. Press to display the CH LABEL menu. SET/CLEAR will be
highlighted.
6. Press or to highlight CLEAR.
7. Press ENTER.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 to erase other channel labels.
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Using the TV’s Features
Selecting the video input source
Press INPUTS to view a signal from another device connected to
your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player.You can select ANT,
INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2,
HDMI1, HDMI2 or PC, depending on which input jacks you used to
connect your devices (see “Connecting your TV” on page 7.)
You also can use the CH ▲/▼ buttons to select the video input
source.In addition to cycling through your programmed channels
(page 23), the CH ▲/▼ buttons will also cycle through the video
input sources, in the order illustrated below.
Pressing INPUTS on the remote control
displays the current signal source (press
INPUTS again or 0-8 to change)
Labeling the video input sources
The video label feature allows you to label each input source for
your TV from the following preset list of labels:
Audio
Setup
Customize
OFF
Locks
Video
–
: Uses the default label name
VCR : Video cassette recorder
DVD : DVD video
CUSTOMIZE
ON TIMER
DTV : Digital TV set-top box
FAVORITE CH
CH LABEL
SET THE INPUT
SAT
CBL : Cable box
HD : HDMI device
: Satellite box
:SELECT
:ADJUST
To label the video input sources:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the CUSTOMIZE
menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight SET THE INPUT.
4. Press to display the SET THE INPUT menu.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight the video source you want to label.
6. Press
or
to select the desired label for that input source.
7. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Setting the clock
You must set the clock before you can program the ON timer.
To set the clock:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CLOCK SET, then press
4. Press or to set the MONTH, then press ▼.
5. Set the DAY, YEAR and TIME as in step 4.
.
After setting the clock, the date and time function starts
automatically.
6. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
CLOCK SET
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
TIME
1
Note:
1(SUN)
2006
12:00AM
After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the clock
settings will be lost.
:SELECT
ENTER:SET
:ADJUST
EXIT:END
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Using the TV’s Features
Setting the ON timer
This feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically
at a set time. If you program the ON TIMER to “DAILY,” the TV will
turn on every day at the same time to the same channel until you
clear the ON TIMER.
To set the ON timer: (Example:Turning on the TV to channel 2
at 6:30 AM, DAILY)
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Set the clock, if you have not already done so (see page 29.)
3. Press MENU, then press or to display the CUSTOMIZE
menu.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight ON TIMER.
5. Press or to highlight SET, then press ENTER. The ON
TIMER menu appears. Press to set the time.
6. Press ▲ or ▼ to set the desired hour, then press
.
7. Set the desired minutes and channel, as in step 6.
8. Press or to select ONCE or DAILY, then press ENTER.
9. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
To cancel the on timer:
Select CLEAR in step 8, above.
Note:
After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer settings will be lost.
Setting the sleep timer
You can use the sleep timer to automatically turn off the TV at a set time.
To set the sleep timer:
Repeatedly press SLP on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. The clock will increase
10 minutes for each press of the SLP button (0h00m, 0h10m, ...1h50m, 2h00m.) After the sleep timer is
programmed, the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating.
To confirm the sleep timer setting:
Press SLP one time. The remaining time will be momentarily displayed.
To cancel the sleep timer:
Repeatedly press SLP until the display turns to 0h00m.
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Using the TV’s Features
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats
(480i and 480p signals only)
You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of
picture sizes—4:3 STANDARD, 4:3 EXPANDED, 16:9 ZOOM1,
16:9 ZOOM2, 16:9 STANDARD.
Note:
You also can change the picture size by
selecting PICTURE SIZE in the SETUP
menu.
The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary
depending on the format of the program you are viewing. Select
the picture size that displays the current program the way that
looks best to you.
Selecting the picture size
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press ASPECT on the remote control.
3. Press the corresponding number button (0-4) to select the
desired picture size, as described below and on the next page.
PICTURE SIZE
Note:
0. 4:3 STANDARD
1. 4:3 EXPANDED
2.16:9 ZOOM1
3.16:9 ZOOM2
4.16:9 STANDARD
The PICTURE SIZE feature is not
available for some program formats
(such as 1080i or 720p.) Such formats
will display in Natural picture size.
[0-4]:SELECT
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE
EFFECTS ON PLASMA DISPLAY
Avoid displaying stationary images on
your Plasma display for extended
periods of time. Fixed (non-moving)
patterns or images (including but not
limited to PIP/POP windows, closed
captions, video game patterns, TV
station logos, stock tickers, websites,
and special formats that do not use
the entire screen) can become
4:3 STANDARD
•
The image is displayed close to its originally formatted
proportion. Some program formats will display with side bars
and/or bars at the top and bottom.
Natural picture size example: The way the image displays will
vary depending on the format of the program you are currently
watching.
permanently ingrained in the Plasma
display and cause subtle but
permanent ghost images. This type
of damage is NOT COVERED BY
YOUR WARRANTY.
Using these functions to change the
picture size (i.e., changing the height/
width ratio) for any purpose other than
your private viewing may be
prohibited under the Copyright Laws
of the United States and other
countries, and may subject you to civil
and criminal liability.
4:3 EXPANDED
•
The center of the picture remains close to its original proportion,
but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen.
The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden;
however, this mode cannot be scrolled.
•
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Using the TV’s Features
16:9 ZOOM1 (for letter box programs)
Note:
•
The picture is stretched the same amount both wider and taller
(retains its original proportion.)
The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. To view
the hidden areas, see “Scrolling the 16:9 ZOOM picture” on the
next page.
If you select 16:9 ZOOM 1 or 2, the top
and bottom edges of the picture may
be hidden. To see the hidden edges,
either scroll the picture (see page 33)
or try viewing the program in 16:9
STANDARD size.
•
16:9 ZOOM2 (for letter box programs with subtitles)
•
The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen, but
only slightly stretched taller.
•
The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. To view
the hidden areas (such as subtitles or captions), see “Scrolling
the 16:9 ZOOM picture” on the next page.
16:9 STANDARD (for 16:9 source programs)
•
•
•
If receiving a 16:9 format program, the picture is displayed in its
original proportion.
If receiving a 4:3 format program, the picture is stretched wider
to fill the width of the screen, but not stretched taller.
None of the picture is hidden.
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Using the TV’s Features
Scrolling the 16:9 ZOOM picture
(16:9 ZOOM1 and 2 only)
1. Press ASPECT to select the 16:9 ZOOM1 or 2 mode.
2. Press MENU, and then press or until the SETUP menu
appears.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight VERT. POSITION.
4. Press or to display the Scroll Adjustment mode.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the vertical position of the picture.
• Normal (center) position.
Audio
Setup
Customize
OFF
Locks
Video
SETUP
CLOSED CAPTION
CC ADVANCED
PICTURE SIZE
VERT. POSITION
• To raise the picture, press ▲.
• To lower the picture, press ▼.
:SELECT
:ADJUST
SCROLL ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST
0
:
SCROLL ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST
0
:
SCROLL ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST
+20
:
SCROLL ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST
-
10
:
Note:
You can scroll the picture in 16:9
ZOOM1 and 2 only. The scroll amounts
are as follows:
• 480i/480p signal source:
16:9 ZOOM1: -10 to +20
16:9 ZOOM2: -10 to +10
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Using the TV’s Features
Selecting the movie mode
When you view a DVD movie (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD
player connected to the component video inputs on the TV,
smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the
MOVIE MODE to FILM.
To set the MOVIE MODE to FILM:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or until the SETUP menu
appears.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight MOVIE MODE.
4. Press or to highlight FILM.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
To set the MOVIE MODE to VIDEO (off):
Highlight VIDEO in step 4, above.
Using the ASPECT feature
When the ASPECT feature is set to ON and the TV receives a
480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described
in the following table.)
Automatic aspect size
Aspect ratio of
(automatically selected when
signal source
ASPECT is ON)
4:3 Normal
16:9 Full
4:3 STANDARD
16:9 STANDARD
4:3 Letter box
Not defined
4:3 EXPANDED/16:9 ZOOM1/16:9 ZOOM2
User-set mode
If the signal does not include aspect information, the picture size
you selected on page 31 is displayed.
To turn on the ASPECT feature:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or until the SETUP menu ap-
pears.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight ASPECT.
4. Press or to highlight ON.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
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Using the TV’s Features
Using the closed caption feature
The Closed Caption feature has two options:
Audio
Setup
Customize
OFF
Locks
Video
•
Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and
sound effects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned
(usually identified as “CC”.)
SETUP
•
Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the
program, such as weather or stock data (if available in your
viewing area.)
CLOSED CAPTION
C1 / C2 / T1 / T2 / OFF
CC ADVANCED
PICTURE SIZE
VERT. POSITION
To view captions or text:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
:SELECT
:ADJUST
2. Tune the TV to the desired program.
3. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CLOSED CAPTION.
5. Press or to select the desired Closed Caption mode, as
follows:
• To view captions, select C1 or C2 (C1 displays translation of
the primary language in your area.)
Note: If the program or video you selected is not closed-
captioned, no captions will display on-screen.
• To view text, select T1 or T2.
Important Note:
If text is not available in your viewing area, a black
rectangle may appear on-screen. If this happens, set
the Closed Caption feature to OFF.
Notes:
• When a digital signal is received, you can choose from CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, C1, C2, C3, C4, T1, T2,
T3, T4, and OFF.
• A closed caption signal may not be decoded in the following situations:
- when a video tape has been dubbed
- when the signal reception is weak
- when the signal reception is non-standard
• Do not set the Closed Caption “Text Color” and “Background Color” as the same color or you will not be
able to see the text.
6. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
To turn off the Closed Caption feature:
Select OFF in step 5, above.
Using the CC advanced feature
This feature is designed to customize digital captions only.
1. Tune the TV to the desired program.
2. Press MENU, and then press or
to display SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CC ADVANCED, then press
.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired item to adjust, then press or
.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
You can select from among the following items and parameters.
TEXT SIZE:
AUTO, SMALL, STANDARD, LARGE
TEXT TYPE:
AUTO, DEFAULT, MONO W. SERIF, PROP. W. SERIF, MONO W/O SERIF, PROP. W/O SERIF,
CASUAL, CURSIVE, SMALL CAPITALS
TEXT COLOR: AUTO, BLACK, WHITE, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, CYAN
TEXT EDGE: AUTO, NONE, RAISED, DEPRESSED, UNIFORM, LEFT DROP SHADOW, RIGHT DROP
SHADOW
BACKGROUND COLOR: AUTO, BLACK, WHITE, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, CYAN
6. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
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Using the TV’s Features
Using the Long Life feature
The long life settings (Reverse, Screen Wipe, Screen Saver, Black
Side Panel) help to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the
plasma screen.
Reverse
The picture is displayed alternately between positive image and
negative image to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the
screen. This function is effective for a still pattern image.
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight REVERSE, and then press
.
To return to the normal picture:
Press any button.
Screen Wipe
A white pattern is displayed on the whole screen. This function can
help in the recovery of minor phosphor burn-in of the plasma
screen. This function is also recommended when you want to listen
to the TV but not watch it.
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight SCREEN WIPE, and then press
.
To return to the normal picture:
Press any button.
Screen Saver
With Screen Saver set to ON, the picture imperceptibly moves
around the screen intermittently to reduce the risk of phosphor
burn-in of the plasma screen.
Note:
To reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in, the default setting for the
Screen Saver function is ON.
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight SCREEN SAVER, then press or
to highlight ON.
Black Side Panel
The gray level feature will set the sidebar to two different levels
of darkness. Sidebars are the blanks spaces on either side of a 4:3
viewing area. Using the GRAY side panel color will help reduce
screen burn-in.
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight BLACK SIDE PANEL, then press
or to highlight GRAY or BLACK.
Note:
BLACK SIDE PANEL is fixed to GRAY in PC input mode.
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Using the TV’s Features
Adjusting the picture
Selecting the picture mode
You can select from four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie,
and Memory—as described in the following table:
Audio
Setup
Customize
SPORTS
Locks
Video
VIDEO
Mode
Picture Quality
PICTURE MODE
SPORTS / STANDARD / MOVIE / MEMORY
BRIGHTNESS
25
50
25
0
SPORTS
Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set)
CONTRAST
COLOR
TINT
STANDARD Standard picture quality (factory-set)
SHARPNESS
25
MOVIE
MEMORY
Movie-like picture setting (factory-set)
Your personal preferences (set by you; see
“Adjusting the picture quality”)
:SELECT
:ADJUST
To select the picture mode:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the VIDEO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight PICTURE MODE.
4. Press or to highlight the mode you prefer.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Adjusting the picture quality
You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences,
including the brightness, contrast, color, tint, and sharpness. The
qualities you choose will be stored automatically in the VIDEO
menu’s MEMORY mode, so you can recall them at any time.
Audio
Setup
Customize
SPORTS
Locks
Video
VIDEO
PICTURE MODE
To adjust the picture quality:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the VIDEO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ until the item you want to adjust is highlighted.
4. Press or to adjust the level.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
25
50
25
0
25
:SELECT
:ADJUST
Selection
Pressing
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
darker
lower
paler
reddish
softer
lighter
higher
deeper
greenish
sharper
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
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Using the TV’s Features
Using the Noise Reduction feature
Noise Reduction reduces visible interference in your TV picture.
This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal
(especially a Cable channel) or playing a video cassette or disc
damaged by repeated use.
To turn on the Noise Reduction feature:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the VIDEO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight NOISE REDUCTION.
4. Press or to highlight ON.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
To turn off the Noise Reduction feature:
Highlight OFF in step 4, above.
Selecting the color temperature
Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color
temperatures—HIGH, MEDIUM, and STANDARD—as described in
the following table:
Mode
Picture Quality
HIGH
MEDIUM
STANDARD
Blueish
Neutral
Reddish
To select the color temperature:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the VIDEO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight COLOR TEMPERATURE.
4. Press or to highlight the mode you prefer.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Resetting your picture adjustments
The RESET function returns your picture quality adjustments to the
following factory settings:
Picture Mode........... sports
Brightness........ center (25)
Contrast .............. max (50)
Color ................ center (25)
Tint ...................... center (0)
Sharpness ......... center (25)
Color temperature ....... high
To reset your picture adjustments:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the VIDEO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight RESET, and then press
.
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Using the TV’s Features
Muting the sound
Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the
lower right-hand corner.To restore the sound, either press MUTE again or VOL ▲/▼.
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts
The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio
program (SAP) containing a second language or other audio information (when available.)
Note:
When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word “STEREO” or “SAP” displays on-screen every time you
turn on the TV, change the channel, or press DISPLAY.
To listen to stereo sound:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight AUDIO SOURCE.
4. Press or to highlight STR (stereo.)
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
AUDIO
AUDIO SOURCE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
PERFECT VOLUME
SPEAKERS
STR / SAP/ MONO
25
25
0
OFF
ON
:SELECT
:ADJUST
Notes:
• In general, you can leave your TV in stereo mode because the TV automatically outputs the type of sound being
broadcast (stereo or mono.)
• If the stereo sound is noisy, select MONO to reduce the noise.
• A second audio program (SAP) can be heard only on those TV stations that offer it. For example, a station might
broadcast music as a second audio program. If you have SAP on, you will see the current program on the screen
but hear music instead of the program’s normal audio. However, if you have SAP on, and the station you are
watching is not currently broadcasting a second audio program, the station’s normal audio will be output; however,
occasionally there is no sound at all in SAP mode. If this happens, set the Audio source feature to STEREO mode.
To listen to a second audio program (SAP):
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight AUDIO SOURCE.
4. Press or to highlight SAP. The TV speakers will output the
second audio program instead of normal audio.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Adjusting the sound quality
You can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass,
treble, and balance.
To adjust the sound quality:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight the item you want to adjust.
4. Press or to adjust the level.
•
makes the sound quality weaker or increases the
balance in the left channel, depending on the item selected.
makes the sound quality stronger or increases the
balance in the right channel, depending on the item
selected.
•
Note:
Adjusting the sound quality (bass, treble, and balance) does not affect the sound that is output from the variable
audio OUT jack.
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Using the TV’s Features
Resetting your audio adjustments
The RESET function returns your audio adjustments to the
following
factory settings:
Bass ................. center (25)
Balance .............. center (0)
Treble .................center (25)
To reset your audio adjustments:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight RESET, and then press
.
Turning off the built-in speakers
Use this feature to turn off the TV speakers when you connect an
audio system (see “Connecting an analog audio system” on page
14.)
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
AUDIO
AUDIO SOURCE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
PERFECT VOLUME
SPEAKERS
STEREO
25
25
0
OFF
ON / OFF
To turn off the built-in speakers:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight SPEAKERS.
4. Press or to highlight OFF.
:SELECT
:ADJUST
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
To turn on the built-in speakers:
Highlight ON in step 4, above.
Using the Perfect Volume feature
The Perfect Volume feature limits the highest volume level to
prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source is
changed.
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
AUDIO
AUDIO SOURCE
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
PERFECT VOLUME
SPEAKERS
STEREO
25
25
0
ON / OFF
ON
To turn on the Perfect Volume feature:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight PERFECT VOLUME.
4. Press or to highlight ON.
:SELECT
:ADJUST
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
To turn off the Perfect Volume feature:
Highlight OFF in step 4, above.
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Using the TV’s Features
Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound
feature
WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that
creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass
from stereo sound sources.Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer,
and wider. WOW consists of three features: SRS 3D, FOCUS, and
TruBass.
Note:
If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS
3D effect will not work.
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
To adjust the WOW feature:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
AUDIO
2. Select STEREO mode. (see “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts”
on page 39.)
3. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
4. Press or to highlight the desired WOW feature you want
to adjust.
WOW SRS 3D
FOCUS
TruBass
HDMI1
HDMI2
ON / OFF
OFF
OFF
HDMI
HDMI
• SRS 3D — To turn on or off the surround sound effect.
• FOCUS — To turn on or off the vocal emphasis effect.
• TruBass — To select your desired bass expansion level
(HIGH, LOW or OFF.)
:SELECT
:ADJUST
5. Press or to adjust the item.
6. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
WOW, SRS and
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Selecting the HDMI audio input source
See “Connecting an HDMITM or DVI device” on page 13 for
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
connection information.
AUDIO
If you connect a DVI device, to hear audio you must also connect
the analog audio cables to the HDMI audio IN jacks (see page 13.)
Set the HDMI audio input setting to “DVI” with this connection.
WOW SRS 3D
FOCUS
TruBass
HDMI1
HDMI2
OFF
OFF
OFF
HDMI / DVI
HDMI
If you connect an HDMI device and play media with digital audio
output, to hear digital audio, set the HDMI audio input setting to
“HDMI” with this connection.
:SELECT
:ADJUST
If you connect an HDMI device but play media with analog audio
output (for example, certain CDVs do not output digital audio), to
hear audio you must also connect the analog audio cables to the
HDMI audio IN jacks (see page 13.) Set the HDMI audio input
setting to “DVI” with this connection.
To select the HDMI audio input source:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, and then press or to display the AUDIO
menu.
3. Press or to highlight HDMI1 (or HDMI2.)
4. Press or to select HDMI or DVI.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
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Using the TV’s Features
Selecting the audio languages
When two or more audio languages are included in a digital
signal, you can select one of the audio languages.
To select the audio language:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight AUDIO LANGUAGE, then press
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired language, then press
ENTER.
.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Selecting the digital output format
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
You can choose the format of the digital audio output signal.
To select the digital output format:
AUDIO
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
AUDIO LANGUAGE
DIGITAL OUTPUT
DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM / DOLBY DIGITAL
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight DIGITAL OUTPUT.
4. Press or to highlight PCM or DOLBY* DIGITAL.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
RESET
:SELECT
:ADJUST
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Checking the digital signal strength
Audio
Setup
Customize
Locks
Video
You can check the strength of the digital signal by viewing the
digital signal meter.
SIGNAL METER
CHANNEL (DIGITAL)
1-001
80
To view the digital signal meter:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight SIGNAL METER.
4. Press or to check the digital-signal strength.
5. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Notes:
• The signal meter feature is not available for analog channels.
• After approximately 4 minutes, the SIGNAL METER screen will return to normal TV operation automatically.
• When you select a vacant channel, the signal meter may react.
Displaying TV status information on-screen
Press DISPLAY to display the following information on-screen:
Analog channel:
• Clock
• Channel number or VIDEO mode selected
• Channel label (if set)
• Stereo or SAP (second audio program) audio status
• Content rating
• On timer, Sleep timer (if set)
• Picture size, Picture format
Digital channel:
SUN Jan 01 12:00 PM
51-3 Moon Star
CITYHD
• Clock
Remaining Time 0:20 TV-Y7
English
HD CC
• Channel number, station name, program name
• Remaining time
• Content rating
• Closed Caption mark
• Audio language
• HD or SD mark
• V-Chip mark
No program information is available.
Notes:
• Analog channel status will display on the screen for approx. 4 seconds.
• Digital channel status will display on the screen for approx. 10 seconds. Press DISPLAY again, the analog
channel status will display.
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Using the TV’s Features
Video/Audio adjustments in PC mode
There are a number of picture settings you can adjust to optimize
the performance of the TV in PC mode.
AUDIO Menu
VIDEO Menu
Example: Adjust the contrast.
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. During PC mode, press MENU, then press or to display
the VIDEO menu.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CONTRAST.
4. Press or to adjust the contrast level.
5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Notes:
• If you wish to change the on-screen language, follow the steps 1-4 on page 22.
• If no buttons are pressed for more than approx. 60 seconds, the PC Monitor Menu screen will return to normal
Monitor screen automatically.
• The PC Monitor Menu settings are not effective for normal TV mode or external input modes. (However the
settings of PERFECT VOLUME and WOW SRS 3D/Focus/TruBass are effective for those modes.)
VIDEO menu settings:
AUDIO menu settings:
BRIGHTNESS:
To adjust the brightness of PC
Monitor screen.
BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE: To adjust the sound quality
of PC mode.
CONTRAST:
To adjust the contrast of PC Monitor
screen.
To adjust the horizontal position of
PERFECTVOLUME:
To turn on or off the Perfect
Volume feature in PC
mode.
HOR POSITION:
the image on the PC Monitor screen. WOW SRS 3D:
Each video standard will require a
different value for this setting.
To turn on or off the
surround effect in PC
mode.
VER POSITION:
To adjust the vertical position of the
image on the PC Monitor screen.
Each video standard will require a
different value for this setting.
This must be adjusted after the
frequency has been set to optimize
picture quality.
To minimize any vertical bars or
stripes visible on the screen
background.
WOW FOCUS:
WOWTruBass:
To turn on or off the vocal
emphasis effect in PC
mode.
To select your desired bass
expansion level (HIGH,
PHASE:
CLOCK:
LOW or OFF) in PC mode
.
RED/GREEN/BLUE: To adjust the color temperature of
the PC Monitor screen.
Set to ON, when you select the
WVGA mode on the PC.
Set to ON, when you select the
WXGA mode on the PC.
WVGA INPUT:
WXGA INPUT:
Resetting your video/audio adjustments
in PC mode
The RESET function returns your picture quality adjustments to the
following factory settings:
VIDEO menu
AUDIO menu
Brightness............ center (25)
Contrast ............... max (50)
Red ...................... center (25)
Green ................... center (25)
Blue...................... center (25)
Bass ....................... center (25)
Treble ..................... center (25)
Balance .................. center (0)
To reset your video/audio adjustments:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU during PC mode.
3. Press 2 or 3 to select the desired menu.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight RESET, and then press
.
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Auto power off
The TV will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that
completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature does not work in video
input mode.
Understanding the Power Return feature
If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV and the power is resupplied, the Power Return feature will turn
the TV on automatically.
If the power is going to be off for a long time or you are going to be away from the TV for a long time, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet to prevent the TV from turning on in your absence.
Troubleshooting
Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some
solutions.
Symptom
Solution
Black box on screen
• Select OFF in the Closed Caption menu to turn off the Closed
Caption Text mode.
TV will not turn on
•
Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER
.
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the
batteries.
No picture, no sound
No sound, picture OK
• Check the antenna/cable connections.
• The sound may be muted. Press VOL ▲/▼.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.
• The Audio source feature may be in SAP mode. Select STR
or MONO in the AUDIO SOURCE menu.
Poor sound, picture OK
Poor picture, sound OK
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.
• The Audio source feature may be in SAP mode. Select STR
or MONO in the AUDIO SOURCE menu.
• Check the antenna connections.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.
• Adjust the VIDEO menu.
Picture and sound are out of sync
• As with all products that contain a digital display, in rare
instances, when viewing certain content (e.g., television
broadcasts, video games, DVDs), you may notice that the
sound and picture are slightly out of sync. This phenomenon
can be caused by various factors including, without limitation,
video processing within the TV, video processing in an
attached gaming system, and video processing/different
compression rates used by broadcasters in their program-
ming.You may want to try one or more of the following
suggestions, which may help to reduce the effect of this
phenomenon:
– If the TV is connected to an A/V receiver that has a
programmable audio delay feature, use this feature to help
synchronize the sound to the picture.
– If you notice this phenomenon only on certain TV chan
nels, please contact your local broadcast, cable, or
satellite provider to inform them of this issue.
Poor reception of broadcast channels
Cannot receive above channel 13
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.
• Check the antenna connections.
• If you are using a video input, make sure the INPUTS button
is set correctly.
• Make sure the AIR/CABLE feature in the SETUP menu is set
to “CABLE.”
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Symptom
Solution
Unable to select a certain channel
• The channel may be blocked by the V-Chip feature or erased
with the add/erase feature.
Multiple images
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.
• Use a highly directional outdoor antenna.
Poor color or no color
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.
• Adjust the TINT and/or COLOR in the VIDEO menu.
No stereo or SAP sound from a known
MTS broadcast
• Make sure the Audio source feature (in the AUDIO menu) is
MTS broadcastset properly.
The V-Chip password does not work
(U.S. V-Chip system only)
• Change or reset your password.
The remote control does not operate
• Make sure the TV • CBL • SAT • VCR • DVD mode is set
properly on the remote control.
• Remove all obstructions between the remote control and the
TV.
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the
batteries.
The side panel buttons do not operate
Digital broadcasting screen problem
Closed Caption box appears with no text
• Check the PANEL LOCK feature.
• Check the digital signal strength.
• Make sure the Closed Caption “Text Color” and “Background
Color” are not set to the same color (see page 35.)
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Specifications
• This model complies with the specifications below.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future.
Model ....................................... 50HDA39
PDP size .................................. 49.95 in. diagonal (1,268.7 mm) (approx.)
Pixel ......................................... 1,366 (H) x 768 (V)
Television system ..................... NTSC standard, ATSC standard (8VSB), QAM
+
+
Channel coverage .................... VHF: 2–13 / UHF: 14–69 / Cable TV: 4A, A-5–A-1, A-I, J–W, W 1–W 84
Power source ........................... 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption .................. 520 W
Operating temperature ............. 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
Operating altitude ..................... 800 ~ 1000 hPa
Operating humidity ................... Less than 80% RH
Audio power ............................. 10 W + 10 W
Speaker type ............................ Main: 2-3/16 x 5 in. (55.9 x 127mm) x 2 pcs. / Tweeter: 2 in. (50.8mm) x 2 pcs.
Video/Audio terminals .............. S-VIDEO INPUT
Y-INPUT: 1V (p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync., Mini DIN 4 pin x 3 / C-INPUT: 0.286V p-p)
(burst signal), 75 ohm
VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT
VIDEO: 1V (p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync., pin jack x 3 / AUDIO: 300 mV (rms)
(60% modulation equivalent, 35k ohm), pin jack (L/R) x 6
COMPONENT INPUT
Y: 1V (p-p), 75 ohm / PR: 0.7V (p-p), 75 ohm / PB: 0.7V (p-p), 75 ohm
VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO: 1V (p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync., pin jack x 1 / AUDIO: 300 mV (rms)
(60% modulation equivalent, 1k ohm), pin jack (L/R) x 1
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
AUDIO: 0.5V (p-p), 75 ohm
OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
Optical connector x 1
PC INPUT
Mini-Dsub 15 pin x 1
HDMI INPUT: HDMI compliant (type A connector)
HDCP compliant / E-EDID compliant / Suggested scan rates: 1080i, 480p, 480i, 720p
HDMI Audio: 2-channel PCM
32/44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency / 16/20/24 bits per sample
Dimensions ................................. Width: 49-7/16 in. (1,255 mm) / Depth:16-5/16 in. (415 mm) / Height: 34-3/16 in. (869 mm)
Weight ...................................... 113.5 lbs. (51.5 kg)
Supplied accessories ............... Remote control with two size “AA” batteries, AC cord
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AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
FCC Information
This device complies with part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This decide may not cause harmful interference and (2) This decide must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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.
Note
CC
This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, (
paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
or
), in accordance with
INDUSTRY CANADA AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION
Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada.
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Hitachi
Service Hotline
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-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
HITACHI CANADA, LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA 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. Each facility will provide you with
convenient and expedient assistance. Our service
hotline operator will direct you to the HITACHI
Authorized Service Facility nearest you. Just present
proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to the
Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, and service will be
rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited
warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating
guide.
Should you have any questions 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
(1-800-448-2244) for a copy.
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service
durant la période couverte par la garantie, sur le
fonctionnement ou pour de l’assistance technique
communiquez avec:
Should you have any questions regarding warranty,
service, operation, or technical assistance, please
contact:
Au Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)
Hitachi America, LTD.
Home Electronics Division
900 Hitachi Way
Lundi - Vendredi L’EST ........................9:00am – 7:00pm
Samedi L’EST.......................................9:00am – 5:00pm
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556
La version français de votre manual se trouve a
l’exterieur de la boîte. Si le manuel est manquant,
coposez le 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) pour
obenir votre copie.
HITACHI CANADA, LTD.
2495 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6C3
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