Hitachi 55HDX62 Connecting External Video Sources, Before Operating External Video Source

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IEEE 1394 Cable

First time use

Connecting External Video Sources

The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect your video camcorder, digital camera or Digital Video Camcorder as shown in the following examples:

	Left Side Panel		Left Side Panel
INPUT 5			INPUT 5
	IEEE1394	PHOTO		IEEE1394	PHOTO
R L/MONO	DV INPUT	INPUT	R L/MONO	DV INPUT	INPUT
AUDIO	VIDEO S-VIDEO		AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
			Ferrite Core Instructions:
	1. Wrap once the USB cable or IEEE
		1394 cable (not supplied) on the		Ferrite	Ferrite
		ferrite core near the Photo Input		Core	Core
		or IEEE 1394 Input as shown.

S-Video cable

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

USB

Cable

Digital Camera

Video Camera

Digital Video Camcorder

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-INPUT 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 27).

Photo Input

IEEE 1394

Cable

Air

Input 1

Move SEL Sel.

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