Contents Remote Control Buttons ......2 Teletext ..........19 To Operate Teletext ......19 PLASMA TV ..........3 To Select A Page Of Teletext ....19 Preparation ..........5 To Select Index Page ......19 To Select Teletext With ATV Programme . 19 Features ..........5 To Select Double Height Text .....19 Panel Features ........5 To Reveal “Concealed”...
= Sub page = Time / Update = Hold = Index Page = Expand *** These buttons can control most Hitachi DVD Players = Reveal and Recorders. Please see P26 for details of how to = Mix operate with other brands.
to stand-by mode. Preparation • PLL (Channel Search) For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 • PC Input (Support up to SXGA 1280 x 1024) cm free all around the set. To prevent any fault and unsafe situations, please do not •...
Observe the manufacturers instructions when • NEVER guess or take chances with elec- connecting extension leads to the TV. Check trical equipment of any kind - it is better to the fuse rating on the new plug, this should be be safe than sorry! fitted with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to ei- 1.
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Warning: To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the floor/wall in ac- 6.Heat and Flames cordance with the installation instrutions. The set should not be placed near to naked flames and sources of intense heat,such as an electric heater. Ensure that no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, are placed on top of the set.
Before Switching On Your TV Power Connection IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to op- erate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. • After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you con- nect the set to the mains. Connections To The Aerial Input Socket NOTE: Remove the batteries from remote...
Volume Setting Initial Settings Press the “- ” button to decrease volume Initial APS (Automatic Programming or the “ +” button to increase volume, so System) a volume level scale (slider) will be dis- played at the bottom of the screen. The following menu will be displayed on the screen when you turn your TV on for the first Programme Selecting...
and 9. The TV will switch to the selected Brightness programme after a short delay. By pressing button, select Bright- • For a two digit programme number enter the ness. Press button to increase brightness. second digit after pressing the first digit Press button to decrease brightness.
ing films to see the fast motion scenes clearly. SOUND Equalizer 3D Comb Sound Mode User 120Hz 3D Comb is used to improve colour transi- 500Hz tions and colour quality of pictures. 1.5kHz 5kHz By pressing button, select 3D Comb. 10kHz Press button to set this feature On or...
volume then the sound will be heard as if it is Ste- reo. If the current sound system is Stereo, By pressing button, select Volume. switching this effect on will give a more spa- Press button to increase hp volume level. tial effect.
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Sleep Timer Blue Background By pressing button, select Sleep You can set the TV to automatically change Timer. The timer can be programmed be- to a blue screen if the signal is weak or ab- tween Off and 2 hours in steps of 10 min- sent, or when there is no input from an exter- nal device.
Pixel Shift : This item can be set to off, 5, Colour System 10, 20, 40 min. or 1 hour. Whole picture is By pressing button, select Colour shifted 2 pixels in the directions of the figure System. Press button to change the shown below.
Program menu APS (Automatic Programming System) When you press the BLUE button for APS, By pressing button, select the fifth icon. the following warning screen will be dis- Program menu appears on the screen. played. PROGRAM PROGRAM C - 43 Country C - 64 C - 68...
Autoposition PC Mode If you shift the picture horizontally or vertically Installation to an unwanted position, use this item to put • Power off both Computer and Display before the picture into correct place automatically. making any connections. • Select Autoposition item by using •...
Other Features PC PICTURE TV Status Contrast Brightness Programme Number, Programme Name, Colour Temp Normal Sound Indicator and Zoom Mode are dis- played on the upper right side of the screen Reset when a new programme is entered or button is pressed. Mute Indicator It is placed in the upper left side of the screen when enabled.
Source restrictions of PAP Mode are same as in PIP Mode. Freeze Picture You can freeze the picture on the screen by 16:9 Subtitle: pressing the button. At PIP and PAP lay- This zooms up the wide picture (16:9 aspect outs;...
To Select Double Height Text Teletext Teletext is an information system that dis- • Press the button for the top half of the in- plays text on your TV screen. Using the Tele- formation page to be displayed in double text information system you can view a page height text.
High Definition Your TV supports the 1000 page Teletext system. When the page number of any of Your Hitachi Plasma Television is capable the 1000 pages in memory is entered, the of displaying High Definition pictures from system will not search for the requested devices such as a High Definition Satellite page;...
Search For And Store The Test If the VCR is connected via Aerial input it is suggested to use Programme 0. Signal Of The Video Recorder Decoder • Unplug the aerial cable from the aerial socket of your video recorder. Cable TV offers you a wide choice of pro- grams.
Aerial Connection Outdoor Aerial Connection Round 75 ohm coaxial cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV Connect Peripheral Equipment HEADPHONE AUDIO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO ANT.IN CAMCORDER FOR SATELLITE RECEIVER DECODER - 22 -...
Connecting Headphones No Picture Use the stereo headphone socket at the Is the aerial connected properly? Are the rear side of the TV, to connect headphones. plugs connected tightly to the aerial socket? Is the aerial cable damaged? Are suitable Connecting Subwoofer plugs used to connect the aerial? If you are in doubt, consult your dealer.
Appendix A: PC Input Typical Display Modes The display has a maximum resolution of 1280x 1024, vertical sync. frequency range of 56- 85 Hz and a horizontal sync. frequency range of 30-69 KHz. The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes. Resolution Frequency Mode...
INFO REVEAL Sony INFO Bubuko INFO TV/TEXT Example To operate HITACHI DVD player, press and hold the INFO button, followed by the “1” button. INFO button TV-TEXT button SUB PAGE button UPDATE button INDEX button MIX button REVEAL button Note: Not all models of the listed brands can be operated using this remote control.
This guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries, the adjustment of user controls, or aerial alignment. Any parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of Hitachi Europe Ltd. Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before any service under this guarantee is carried out.
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• It is recommended that a scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scart leads are essential if you have a stereo TV and VCR and wish to obtain stereo sound from your equipment. These leads can be purchased from your Hitachi dealer or any good High Street electrical retailer.
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...or through a satellite decoder... PLASMA TV RF Lead from Aerial Satellite to TV • Scart Lead to EXT-1 on TV. ANT.IN RF Lead to Aerial Satellite LNB lead ...or through a VCR and satellite decoder. PLASMA TV RF Lead from •...
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connect the TV plug to the mains socket European UK plug plug insert plug..and switch on insert plug... switch your TV on by pressing the On/Off button Front View NB: When the set is first switched on, the set will be in standby and the indicator on the front of the set will illuminate red .
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important note before starting Auto Setup If you have a Video Cassette Recorder or a Satellite receiver connected to your TV please ensure that they are switched on before automatic tuning begins. In the case of a VCR, insert a pre-recorded tape and begin playback of your equipment. These measures ensure that all your external equipment is tuned in during the Auto Setup procedure.
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