Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 42HDT20 Hitachi
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PLASMA TELEVISION A VC (Audio/Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor 32HDT20 42HDT20 OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-23 THE REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 75-82 Setup Locks Ch.
2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality , performance, and ease of service of HIT ACHI Plasma T elevisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units.
SAFETY TIPS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water .
ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-5723TSI (P# HL01823). 5. T wo IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 2. T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# EQ00021). 6. Speaker Accesories (42HDT20 only). 3. T wo Power Cords (P# EV00832). 7. W all Mount Unit WM20 (Optional).
HOW T O SETUP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 5 SPEAKER INST ALLA TION (MODEL 42HDT20 ONL Y) 1. Screw the speaker holder to the speakers as shown below . 2. Loosen 4 screws (A) (two on the left and two on the right). 3. Completely unscrew 4 screws (B) (two on the left and two on the right).
Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma Display stand as shown below . 2.
HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION 7 50 50 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BEST HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 5’ 10’ 15’ 20’ S S R L VIEWING The major benefit of the HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision is its large viewing screen.
HOOKUP CABLES 8 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK P ANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CA TV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CA TV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal.
FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 9 FRONT VIEW MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote.
REAR P ANEL JACKS 11 Component: Y -P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y -P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Set T op Box. Y ou may use standard video signal for INPUT 2. INPUT 1 does not accept composite video signal.
REAR P ANEL JACKS 12 RGB1 - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 22). RGB1 - Audio Input Connect audio for RGB1 input. RGB2 - Digital Input Use this RGB2 Digital input for your external devices with digital output capability (see page 22).
CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLA Y MONIT OR T O A VC BOX 13 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 14 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder , laserdisc player , DVD player , or HDTV Set T op Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner ’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLA YER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the A VC Center below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLA YER 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the A VC Center below . 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLA YER OR HDTV SET T OP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT : Y -P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the A VC Center below .
18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier , connect the system as shown below . The “AUDIO OUT” from the A VC center is a fixed output.
CONNECTING A/V NETWORK 19 Y our Hitachi Plasma T elevision is equiped with an A/V Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set T op Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control.
A/V NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 20 HIT ACHI A V NET Wizard (step 1 of 6) This Wizard helps you with VCR connections and settings. Would you like to setup or modify your VCR? BACK NEXT HIT ACHI A V NET Wizard (step 2 of 6) Follow the digrams shown in Hitachi’s Easy Graphic Guide to connect your VCR.
AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR A/V NETWORK (not for remote control) 21 VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209 Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 22 Rear Panel of A VC Center Rear Panel of Display Monitor VCR #1 Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO VL R Stereo System Amplifier LR INPUT Laserdisc player , VCR, camcorder , etc.
TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 23 S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the A VC Center .
REMOTE PO WE R TV V C R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO S LE E P A /V N ET E X I T MENU CH VOL M UTE P IP PIP C H S WA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE P IP AC C E S S VIDEO S O U R C E WI ZA R D R E C SE LEC T .
P O WER T V VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 8 9 0 I NF O S L EE P A/V NET E XI T ME NU C H V OL MUT E P IP PIP CH S W A P FRE E Z E P IP MODE P IP A C C E SS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z A R D R E C S E L EC T TV/R G B.
PO WE R TV V C R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO S LE E P A /V N ET E X I T MENU CH VOL M UTE P IP PIP C H S WA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE P IP AC C E S S VIDEO S O U R C E WI ZA R D R E C SE LEC T T V / R.
27 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV A/V NET button Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (A/V Net) menu. The A/V Net allows the user to control external components with the Plasma TV’ s remote control. When you press the A/V NET button, the following window will pop up within the Display Monitor screen.
28 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options.
29 HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TV MODE button Press this button repeatedly to select between Sports, News, Movies, and Music. MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display . EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays.
PO WE R TV V C R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO S LE E P A /V N ET E X I T MENU CH VOL M UTE P IP PIP C H S WA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE P IP AC C E S S VIDEO S O U R C E WI ZA R D R E C SE LEC T T V / R.
P O WER T V VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 8 9 0 I NF O S L EE P A/V NET E XI T ME NU C H V OL MUT E P IP PIP CH S W A P FRE E Z E P IP MODE P IP A C C E SS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z A R D R E C S E L EC T TV/R G B.
PO WE R TV V C R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO S LE E P A /V N ET E X I T MENU CH VOL M UTE P IP PIP C H S WA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE P IP AC C E S S VIDEO S O U R C E WI ZA R D R E C SE LEC T T V / R.
P O WER T V VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 8 9 0 I NF O S L EE P A/V NET E XI T ME NU C H V OL MUT E P IP PIP CH S W A P FRE E Z E P IP MODE P IP A C C E SS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z A R D R E C S E L EC T TV/R G B.
PO WE R TV V C R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO S LE E P A /V N ET E X I T MENU CH VOL M UTE P IP PIP C H S WA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE P IP AC C E S S VIDEO S O U R C E WI ZA R D R E C SE LEC T T V / R.
P O WER T V VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 8 9 0 I NF O S L EE P A/V NET E XI T ME NU C H V OL MUT E P IP PIP CH S W A P FRE E Z E P IP MODE P IP A C C E SS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z A R D R E C S E L EC T TV/R G B.
PO WE R TV V C R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO S LE E P A /V N ET E X I T MENU CH VOL M UTE P IP PIP C H S WA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE P IP AC C E S S VIDEO S O U R C E WI ZA R D R E C SE LEC T T V / R.
P O WER T V VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 8 9 0 I NF O S L EE P A/V NET E XI T ME NU C H V OL MUT E P IP PIP CH S W A P FRE E Z E P IP MODE P IP A C C E SS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z A R D R E C S E L EC T TV/R G B.
PO WE R TV V C R CB L D VD 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 89 0 INFO S LE E P A /V N ET E X I T MENU CH VOL M UTE P IP PIP C H S WA P FR EEZE PIP M ODE P IP AC C E S S VIDEO S O U R C E WI ZA R D R E C SE LEC T T V / R.
P O WER T V VCR CBL DVD 1 2 4 56 3 7 8 9 0 I NF O S L EE P A/V NET E XI T ME NU C H V OL MUT E P IP PIP CH S W A P FRE E Z E P IP MODE P IP A C C E SS VIDEO SOURCE WI Z A R D R E C S E L EC T TV/R G B.
OSD 40 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the dif ferent features on your HIT ACHI Plasma TV . 2. Use the THUMB STICK to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press A/V NET on the remote control to access the A/V Network menu to control external components.
OSD 41 Picture Mode Select between the four picture modes; Sports, Movies, News, and Music. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color . T int Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. V ertical Position Centering top and bottom of the picture except HDTV signal.
VIDEO 42 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality . Video Use THUMB STICK or to highlight Picture Mode settings. When SPORTS mode is selected, the following are auto.
VIDEO 43 Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the THUMB STICK or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press down on THUMB STICK to select the function settings. Press the THUMB STICK or to adjust the function.
VIDEO 44 Y our HIT ACHI Plasma TV has an ADV ANCED SETTINGS function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When ADV ANCED SETTINGS is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to access the ADV ANCED SETTINGS menu.
AUDIO 45 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality . Audio MENU THUMB STICK THUMB STICK SELECT THUMB STICK SELECT Setup Locks Ch.
AUDIO 46 Sound Enhancement The following surround settings will stimulate the “live” sound you would hear in concert halls, sports stadiums, movie theaters, etc.
AUDIO 47 Use ADV ANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV , depending on listening conditions. Audio Source Multi-Channel T elevision Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo .
CHANNEL MANAGER 48 Press THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit the menu. THUMB STICK SELECT Ch. Manager Move SEL Return Ant A Ant B Ant A Ch.
CHANNEL MANAGER 49 This section contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 chan- nels a name when CA TV signal source is selected.
LOCKS 50 This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit secret code number .
LOCKS 51 Use MOVIE RA TINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use THUMB STICK or to select the MOVIE RA TING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RA TING that you have selected.
LOCKS 52 TV Ratings THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return TV Rating Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian.
LOCKS 53 Canadian Ratings (Eng) THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadi.
LOCKS 54 Canadian Ratings (Frn) THUMB STICK SELECT Locks Move SEL Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Status TV Ratings Move SEL Select Canadi.
SETUP 55 Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or on the remote to highlight the function desired. This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use THUMB STICK , to highlight the language of your choice.
This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use THUMB STICK , to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and press down on THUMB STICK to select the setting.
SETUP 57 The time must be set before you can Set Event T imer or TV T ime Out. Use THUMB STICK or to set the time, and date. Press THUMB STICK or to change position.
SETUP 58 Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select Cable if you have cable TV . Use THUMB STICK , to highlight the correct signal mode. Press the THUMB STICK to select highlighted signal. Press EXIT to quit the MENU.
SETUP 59 This feature will automatically store active TV channels in Auto Channel Scan. This will allow you to skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while AU TO CHANNEL SCAN function is engaged, programming will stop.
SETUP 60 Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press THUMB STICK , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press down on THUMB STICK to select desired input name. Select RESET to set video names to original factory preset condition.
SETUP 61 Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to V ideo 2 when it detects a video signal to input 2. Use THUMB STICK or , then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUT O LINK setting.
SETUP 62 This function will automatically turn the Plasma TV on and of f, one time only , every day , or once a week. Use THUMB STICK to select Event 1, 2 or 3. Use THUMB STICK to change position of On time, Off time, Antenna, Channel, and On/Off Frequency .
SETUP 63 Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or of f. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Captions Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. T ext is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 64 IMPORT ANT : TURN OFF THE A VC BOX, THE DISPLA Y MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 65 NOTE: 1. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA signal from the table above. (One dot corresponds to one pixel). 2. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing to a new computer (see page 29).
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 66 No. Item Operation 1 Event Timer Only power on is available 2 Video Control Contrast and brightness work separately, however, other picture controls are not available. 3 A/V Net Not available. 4 Audio Settings Not available. 5 Mute / Soft Mute Available.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 67 4. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly . Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical posi- tion, clock, and phase. We recommend you use a signal, which has more than 50% of amplitude of white area at each corner of the picture, when performing Auto Adjustment.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 68 1. Press TV/RGB button on the remote control to switch between TV , RGB1, and RGB2 modes. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to display the dif ferent features in RGB MODE. 3. Press the THUMB STICK , , , buttons to highlight a different feature.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 69 CONTRAST Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. BRIGHTNESS Adjust overall picture brightness. COLOR Select between HIGH (9,300K-32HDT20, 9,200K-42HDT20), TEMPERA TURE MEDIUM (7,500K) or ST ANDARD (6,500K).
70 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: •Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display . •Press THUMB STICK or to highlight the item to be adjusted. •Press SELECT to select the highlighted item.
71 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y Enhances the picture detail. • Use THUMB STICK , to set ENHANCER ON or OFF . • Press SELECT button to ACCEPT and EXIT to quit.
72 NOTE: • Press SELECT to AUTO ADJUST the RGB mode. • The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress. • Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUT O ADJUST . • Select a bright image for display while AUTO ADJUST takes place.
73 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y RESET Set HORIZONT AL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONT AL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format. V POSITION H POSITION AUTO ADJUST SET UP RESET CLOCK PHASE HORIZONTAL CLOCK INPUT LEVEL RGB2 INPUT 0 0 +22 0 MODE:1 0.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 74 RGB2 INPUT This feature allows you to select between Mode A and Mode B depending on signal input to RGB2 Input, depending on your preference. V POSITION H POSITION AUTO ADJUST SET UP RESET CLOCK PHASE HORIZONTAL CLOCK INPUT LEVEL RGB2 INPUT 0 0 +22 0 MODE:1 0.
75 CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI PLASMA DISPLA Y AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty . Place your Plasma T elevision away from extreme heat, humidity , and extremely dusty places.
USEFUL INFO 76 • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths.
USEFUL INFO 77 SYMPT OMS CHECK THESE ITEMS AND TR Y THESE ADJUSTMENTS No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor Picture OK, sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on s.
78 PLUG and PLA Y This Plasma T elevision complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer , peripherals (including monitors) and operating sys- tem. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug & play .
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 79 AGENCY REGULA TOR Y INFORMA TION 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.
USEFUL INFO 80 Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • New A V Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote 2 IR Mouse cables included Control Codes Stored in A V Control Center •T wo T uner Split Screen except RGB modes.
USEFUL INFO 81 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit.
USEFUL INFO 82 In Canada: 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, L TD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box.
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