Rear Panel Connections

Antenna Input

The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, CABLE and AIR.

Audio/Video INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and 4

By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD ( and ), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD

of the remote control, you can select each video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack).

MONITOR OUT & HI-FI AUDIO OUT

These jacks provide fixed and variable audio and video signals (CABLE/AIR, INPUT 1, 2 and 5) which are used for recording. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high quality video output. Component signal to INPUT 3 and 4, and HDMI inputs will not have monitor output.

Optical Out (Digital Audio)

This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier.

NOTE: *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

S-VIDEO INPUTS 1 and 2

INPUTS 1 and 2 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability.

NOTE: 1. You may use HDMI, VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 1 and 2, but only one of these inputs may be used at a time.

2.S-VIDEO output may be used for recording, only when the input is of S- VIDEO type.

HDMI INPUTS 1 and 2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

ABOUT HDMI – HDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of high-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single cable. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to your television screen.

Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

NOTE: 1. The HDMI input is not intended for use with personal computers.

2.Only DTV formats such as 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p are available for HDMI input.

Component: Y-PBPRInputs

INPUTS 3 and 4 provide Y-PBPRjacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for both inputs.

NOTE: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEOto INPUT 1, 2 or 5 at the same time. S-VIDEOhas priority over VIDEO input.

2.Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PR input.

3.Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV’s PB input and the component CR output to the TV’s PR input.

4.It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPRinputs (see page 41).

5.To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPRjacks.

6.INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for composite video and component video input.

IR Blaster

This jack provides IR output to your external components (VCR, Cable box, DVD player, etc.). With this connection, your external components can automatically be controlled by the A/V network feature. This connection will allow you to control the external components with your Plasma Television’s remote control in TV mode.

For Service Use Only

Do not connect anything to this terminal.

Specifically for Service use only.

Hitachi 55HDS52, 42HDS52A Rear Panel Connections, Monitor OUT & HI-FI Audio OUT