Hitachi 42HDS52 User Manual

PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
42HDS52, 42HDS52A and
55HDS52
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-20
THE REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................ 21-38
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................ 39-71
USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 72-78
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE...........................................79
APPENDIXES ............................................................................................................................80-81
INDEX.............................................................................................................................................82
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Hitachi 42HDS52 Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	42HDS52
Category	Plasma TV
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Points for Hitachi Plasma TVs

Key safety precautions and information for Hitachi plasma TVs.

Pre-Operation Equipment Checklist

Crucial reading and checks required before operating the television.

Power Source and Electrical Safety

Information on proper power connection and electrical safety measures.

Operational Warnings and Cautions

Critical warnings regarding apparatus use, moisture, and modifications.

FCC Modifications Notice

First Time Use

Unpacking and Accessory Identification

Installation and Placement Guide

Instructions for safely setting up the plasma television on a table or wall.

Optimal Viewing and Antenna Setup

Connecting External Devices

Remote Control Basics

An overview of the remote control's buttons and their primary functions for TV and devices.

Television Panel Controls

Identifies and explains the physical controls located on the television's front, rear, and side panels.

Rear Panel Connection Ports

Describes all rear panel jacks for connecting various external audio and video devices.

Connecting Video Sources

Illustrates connecting camcorders, VCRs, and other video sources to front panel inputs.

AV Network and IR Blaster Setup

Details the IR Blaster jacks for AV Network setup and controlling external equipment.

The Remote Control

Universal Remote Control Features

Introduces the remote's capability to control multiple types of audio/video equipment.

Basic Remote Operation and Buttons

Explains the function of core buttons like Power, Source Access, and Pause for TV control.

Picture Aspect Ratio Settings

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes

Explains the TV's two-tuner technology for viewing multiple programs simultaneously using PIP modes.

Controlling External Devices with Remote

Instructions for programming the remote to control cable boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and audio components.

Remote Control Programming Codes

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus

Navigating the On-Screen Display

Video Settings and Adjustments

Audio Settings and Enhancements

Channel Management Functions

Locks and Parental Controls

Timer Settings for Recording and Viewing

System Setup and Configuration

AV Network Device Integration Wizard

Closed Captioning Options

Monitor Output Configuration