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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Hitachi 55HDX62, 42HDX62A Connecting External Video Sources, Before Operating External Video Source