Hitachi 55HDS69, 42HDS69 important safety instructions Troubleshooting

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Useful Information

Troubleshooting

No.

Items

Notes

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Buzzing sound from Plasma

A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet

room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing

 

display panel.

sound is normal and is not a malfunction.

 

 

2

Infrared interference

Some infrared rays are emitted from the plasma television panel that might affect the

operation of other infrared controlling equipment.

 

 

 

 

High precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma television. But there

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Bright and dark spots

maybe points that do not illuminate, points that are too bright, and points with color

 

 

different from that of the periphery. Please note that this is not a malfunction.

4

Picture Image

In some cases, residual images may remain after the short term display of still images

when the picture changes.

 

 

 

Display panel surface

The plasma display panel display images by means of electrical discharges inside the

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panel. This may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase. Please note that

temperature is too high.

 

this is not a malfunction.

 

 

6

Plasma Surface

A reinforced glass filter is installed over the plasma panel surface. A strong impact to

the front panel risk a danger of glass breakage.

 

 

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Please transport the plasma television in it's packing box and placed in an upright

Transportation

position. Do not transport the plasma television in a horizontal position. This increases

 

 

the posibility of panel breakage and pixel failure.

8

Granular spots

When a screen is seen at point-blank range, a random fine grain may be visible in the

dark areas of the picture.

 

 

9

High temperature

High temperature affect the electric discharge/luminescence characteristic of the PDP

environment

panel. Do not place the plasma television in high temperature environments.

 

10

Operation

Operating altitude: 800 to 1,114hPa (6,194ft to -2,484ft). Operating temperature: 41˚F

to 95˚F.

 

 

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Storage

Storage altitude: 300 to 1,114hPa (31,912ft to -2,484ft). Storage temperature: 5˚F to

140˚F

 

 

12

Power ON or OFF

Repeatedly turning the plasma television Power ON and OFF at short intervals may

result in failure of the television.

 

 

13

Lip sync

The on-screen motion of an actor's lips or other moving object may not

 

 

be in sync with the associated audio heard from the TV's speakers. This

is caused by timing differences in the broadcast signal or DVD content and is not caused by a defect in the television.

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Contents Plasma Television Important Safety Instructions Read Before Operating EquipmentPrevention of screen damages Power sourcePublic viewing of copyrighted material Lead NoticeFor U.S. models AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Installation and Replacement Location How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma TelevisionAntenna Turning RadiusSetting for Wall Mounting StepViewing Antenna Connections to Rear Jack PanelHook-up Cables and Connectors This page is left blank intentionally Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls Component Side Input Jacks for Input Power light indicatorRemote Control sensor Rear Panel Connections Monitor OUT & HI-FI Audio OUTInformation from Setup menu see CableCARD SlotConnecting External Video Sources Left Side PanelUse Digital Output Capability Installation Recommendation Tips on Rear Panel ConnectionsConnecting a Video and Stereo Audio Source to INPUT1 INPUT5 Connecting AN S-VIDEO and Stereo Audio Source to Input 1Hdmi input Connecting External Audio/Video Devices Connecting Monitor OUT Connecting a Video and Monaural AudioConnecting AN External Audio Amplifier Source to Input 1 ~ InputRemote Control Pause button How to Use the Remote to Control Your TVMode buttons DAY/NIGHT buttonStandard Standard ZOOM1/ZOOM2Expanded Menu button Inputs buttonPICTURE-IN-PICTURE button Exit buttonChannel CH Down WhitePicture-in-Picture PIP Split Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTUREPOP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP buttonPIP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIPStrobe Freeze Split FreezeMain Freeze Codes Remote Control for Cable Box FunctionsOperating the Precoded Function for Your Cable BOX Cable Brand Digital Type CodesSET TOP BOX Brand Codes Remote Control for Set-Top Box/Satelite Receiver FunctionsSatellite Brand Codes MY Satellite ReceiverDVD Brand Codes Remote Control for DVD FunctionsOperating the Precoded Function for Your DVD Player VCR Brand Codes Remote Control for VCR FunctionsOperating the Precoded Function for Your VCR On-Screen Display Video Video Auto Movie Mode Color TemperatureContrast Mode Black EnhancementReset Video Settings Black Side PanelAudio DRC Channel Manager Signal MeterStart or Reset option Auto Channel ScanChannel List Which are your Favorite FAV ChannelsChange Access Code LocksMovie Ratings Motion Picture Ratings TableTV Ratings TV Parental Guide Ratings TableCanadian Ratings Eng Canadian Ratings English TableCanadian Ratings French Chart Alternate Ratings U.S InfoTimers Set The ClockUse the Cursor Pads to select DAY Mode on Set Sleep TimerSet Day/Night Timer Select Start Time HOUR/MINUTE Set Event TimerEvent 2, Event 3, Event 4 and then press Select Start Time AM/PM Use the Cursor PADSet The Language SetupSet The Menu Options Set The Menu Background Image PowerAutomatic Power Saving Set The Screen SaverAuto Set The InputsInput 4 Auto Link RemoteCaption Display Caption ModeSet The Closed Captions Analog CaptionsTV Tuner Out Set The Output TerminalsMonitor FixedCableCARD Information Things to Check When UsingCableCARD / CableCARD Services Reset TV Settings Reset The Software Upgrade NOW Set The Quick Start OptionsSwitch ON/OFF Switch once Equipment Care and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Do notReception Problems Troubleshooting Useful Info FCC InformationFeatures and Specifications FeaturesInch Models Plasma Television Only Weight lbs./kg 151/68.4 Set DimensionsInch Models Includes Table Top Stand Weight lbs./kg 88/39.8 Digital Media Division HitachiHome Electronics Division End User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV SoftwareEnd User License Agreements for Operating System Software Operating System License InformationPreamble End User License Agreement for Operating System SoftwareGNU General Public License Version 2, June No Warranty END of Terms and Conditions GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, February End User License Agreement for Operating System Software End User License Agreement for Operating System Software Agreements Appendixes Appendix aAspect Specifications Index Page QR66761