Hitachi 42HDS52A, 55HDS52 Connecting External Video Sources, Left Side Panel

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Connecting External Video Sources

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:

 

 

Left Side Panel

 

 

Left Side Panel

 

 

INPUT 5

 

 

INPUT 5

 

 

 

PHOTO

 

PHOTO

R

L/MONO

INPUT

 

INPUT

 

R L/MONO

 

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

 

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

First time

S-Video Cable

(Optional, see note)

Ferrite Core Instructions:

1.Wrap once the USB cable (not supplied) on the ferrite core near the Photo Input as shown.

2.Fold and close the ferrite core while being careful not to pinch the cable.

Ferrite Core

(Supplied)

use

NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal.

2.If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-Video cable in place of the standard video cable.

3.If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV.

4.S-VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input.

5.If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder, use the S-VIDEO cable in place of the VIDEO cable.

The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top 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.

The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.

Before Operating External Video Source

Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUTS button to show the

INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD (

and ) to select the Antenna or Input of your choice. Then press

the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD

to confirm your choice (see page 24).

Input 5

Photo Input

Cable

Air

Input 1

Move SEL Sel.

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