Hitachi 55HDT52 important safety instructions Hook-up Cables and Connectors

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Hook-up Cables and Connectors

Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.

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300-Ohm Twin Lead Cable

This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

Phono Connector

Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television’s rear jack panel and side control panel.

“F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector

For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television.

S-Video (Super Video) Cable

This cable is used on camcorders, VCRs and laser- disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture.

Optical Cable

This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack. Use this cable for the best sound quality.

HDMI Cable

This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV’s HDMI input.

Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug)

Used to connect equipment with mini stereo audio jack to the left and right audio inputs on the rear and side panels.

USB Cable

This cable is used to connect your digital camera to the Photo Input in the side of the Plasma television.

IR Mouse Cable/G-LINK Cable (Provided)

Connect the IR Mouse to the IR Blaster output of your Plasma Television when A/V Network is used. You must place the IR Mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your TV, and the TV Guide On ScreenTM system, to control your cable box and/or VCR.

Power Swivel Cable (Provided with 42” Models)

This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the Plasma Television.

IEEE1394 Cable

This cable is used to connect your digital television to external digital devices.This cable will carry both the video and audio information.

Sub-Woofer Cable

Used to connect the Sub-Woofer Out to the Sub- Woofer Input of an audio amplifeier (not included).

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Contents Plasma Television Read Before Operating Equipment Important Safety InstructionsFor More INFORMATION, Call 1-800-HITACHI Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement Accessories For U.S. models Location How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma TelevisionConnect Power Swivel Cable AntennaAntenna Connections to Rear Jack Panel ViewingHook-up Cables and Connectors Mode Indicator Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsFront/Rear/Side Panel Controls Side Input Jacks for Video Power light indicatorRemote Control sensor Learning AV NET sensorMonitor OUT & HI-FI Audio OUT Rear Panel ConnectionsIEEE1394 DV Input Upgrade CardTo Power Swivel Connector Subwoofer OutLeft Side Panel Connecting External Video SourcesControl First time use Macrovision Notes Tips on Rear Panel ConnectionsConnecting AN S-VIDEO and Stereo Audio Source to Input 1, 2 Connecting a Video and Stereo Audio Source to INPUT1 INPUT5Hdmi input See page 15 for tips on Rear Panel Connections Digital VCR D-VHS Connecting AN External Audio Amplifier Connecting External Audio/Video DevicesConnecting Monitor OUT VCR Output C B P R/C R R Automatic Mode Default mode Remote ControlHow to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Aspect buttonStandard ExpandedAIR ANALOG/DIGITAL ChannelsPhoto Input Cursor PADRotate IEEE1394 Remote ControlDash button Volume VOL WHEEL, Mute buttonLast Channel Last CH button Channel CH WHEEL/CHANNEL Selector buttonsPIP button Picture-in-Picture PIPPIP PIP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURESplit Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTUREMain Freeze Split FreezeStrobe Freeze Exclusive TV buttons Remote Control for Cable Box FunctionsOperating the precoded function for your cable box Precoded Cable BOX buttonsSET-TOP-BOX Code is Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver FunctionsPRE-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE Receiver buttons MY Satellite ReceiverMY DVD Player Code is Remote Control for DVD FunctionsOperating the precoded function for your DVD player Precoded DVD ButtonsPrecoded VCR/PVR Buttons Remote for VCR/PVR FunctionsMY VCR/PVR Code is MY Audio Component Code is Remote Control for Additional Audio EquipmentOperating the precoded function for your Audio component Precoded Audio ButtonsInput Access How to Use the ENT ButtonVCR Brand Code Remote Control CodesSET TOP BOX BRAND..CODE On-Screen Display TV Guide On Screen Video Black Enhancement Color TemperatureContrast Mode Auto Movie ModeSet Black Side Panel Reset Video SettingsSRS AudioBBE DRC Setup Procedure To Setup the TV Guide On Screen SystemTV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen Using the TV Guide On Screen System Navigating the TV Guide on Screen System On-ScreenName Description TV Guide On Screen IconsTune to Channel / Watch NOW GO to Service BARCancel ListingsExample Category Search Movies SearchDelete Search Example Keyword SearchTo Edit or Delete a keyword Edit SearchDelete Episode RecordingsResume Play from BeginningEdit Recording ScheduleWatch NOW/TUNE to Channel Delete RecordingRecording Conflict How to RemindRecording Notification Banner Tile How to set a reminderSelect these options SetupReminder Notification Banner Remind Conflict Remind conflict message will appear ifChange Channel Display Change System SettingsRemind Defaults Change Default OptionsGeneral Default Options Record DefaultsIR Defaults Auto Channel Scan Signal MeterStart or Reset option Channel ManagerWhich are your Favorite FAV Channels Channel ListLocks Change Access CodeMotion Picture Ratings Table Movie RatingsUse the Cursor PAD , or Channel TV RatingsTV Parental Guide Ratings Table Canadian Ratings English Table Canadian Ratings EngCanadian Ratings French Chart Set The Clock TimersSet Day/Night Timer Set Sleep TimerMenu Preference SetupSet the Language Screen Saver Image PowerScreen Saver Picture’s Movement Automatic Power Saving Set the Menu BackgroundSet AV Net AutoRemote OffAV NET Setup Wizard Example A/V Receiver Setup AV NET Setup Wizard Example DVD Setup Learning Mode NET SetupUse the Cursor PAD Select the Soft Key to learn Ex. VOL Learning Mode Example CUSTOM/DVD 3 Setup To move on to the next Setup screen Setup Analog Captions Caption ModeSet Closed Caption Caption DisplayFixed Set Monitor OutMonitor TV Tuner OutUpgrade NOW UpgradesInsert MMC Card Power Swivel Set Stand-By ModeDo not Equipment Care and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Switch ON/OFF Switch onceReception Problems Troubleshooting What do the frequencies for Record and Remind mean? Is Help available in the Guide? If so, how do I find it?How can I look for a specific show in the Guide? Agency Regulatory Information Useful InfoFeatures Features and SpecificationsSet Dimensions Canada 1-800-HITACHI HitachiHome Electronics Division Digital Media DivisionEND User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software End User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV SoftwareImage Input Type Format Aspect Video ID Auto Aspect AppendixesInformation and press the Select button Appendix EIndex 103 QR64865