Connecting External Video Sources | Hitachi 55HDX62, 42HDX62

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

Contents

Plasma Television Important Safety Instructions Read Before Operating Equipment For More INFORMATION, Call 1-800-HITACHI For U.S. models AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Installation Replacement Antenna How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma TelevisionConnect Power Swivel Cable Location Viewing 10’ 15’Minimum Antenna Connections to Rear Jack Panel Hook-up Cables and Connectors Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions Mode Indicator Front/Rear/Side Panel Controls Learning AV NET sensor Power light indicatorRemote Control sensor Side Input Jacks for Input Monitor OUT & HI-FI Audio OUT Rear Panel ConnectionsIR Blaster/G-LINK Subwoofer Out Upgrade CardTo Power Swivel Connector IEEE1394 DV Input Appendix E Information and press the Select button Connecting External Video Sources Before Operating External Video Source DVI Hdmi Tips on Rear Panel Connections Macrovision Notes Connecting a Video and Stereo Audio Source to INPUT1 INPUT5 Hdmi input DVI to Hdmi Input See page 16 for tips on Rear Panel Connections Digital VCR D-VHS Connecting Monitor OUT Connecting External Audio/Video DevicesConnecting AN External Audio Amplifier VCR Output C B P R/C R R Remote Control Automatic Mode Default mode How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV Expanded Aspect buttonStandard ZOOM1/ZOOM2 ANALOG/DIGITAL Channels AIR Cursor PAD Photo Input Rotate IEEE1394 When an IEEE1394 device is not connectedWhen an IEEE1394 device is connected Channel CH WHEEL/CHANNEL Selector buttons Volume VOL WHEEL, Mute buttonLast Channel Last CH button Dash button Picture-in-Picture PIP PIP button Surf Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURESplit Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE PIP Strobe Freeze Split FreezeMain Freeze Precoded Cable BOX buttons Remote Control for Cable Box FunctionsOperating the precoded function for your cable box Exclusive TV buttons MY Satellite Receiver Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver FunctionsPRE-CODED SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE Receiver buttons SET-TOP-BOX Code is Precoded DVD Buttons Remote Control for DVD FunctionsOperating the precoded function for your DVD player MY DVD Player Code is MY VCR/PVR Code is Remote for VCR/PVR FunctionsPrecoded VCR/PVR Buttons Precoded Audio Buttons Remote Control for Additional Audio EquipmentOperating the precoded function for your Audio component MY Audio Component Code is How to Use the ENT Button Input Access Remote Control Codes VCR Brand Code SET TOP BOX BRAND..CODE Simple Remote Control On-Screen Display Video TV Guide On Screen Video Use the Cursor PAD White Balance Color DecodingAuto Color Aspect Reset Video Settings Set Black Side Panel BBE AudioSRS DRC TV Guide On Screen To Setup the TV Guide On Screen SystemSetup Procedure 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 Guide TV Guide On Screen Icons Name Description Listings GO to Service BARCancel Tune to Channel / Watch NOW Search Example Category Search Movies Edit Search Example Keyword SearchTo Edit or Delete a keyword Delete Search Play from Beginning RecordingsResume Delete Episode Delete Recording ScheduleWatch NOW/TUNE to Channel Edit Recording Recording Notification Banner How to RemindRecording Conflict How to set a reminder Remind Conflict Remind conflict message will appear if SetupReminder Notification Banner Select these options Change System Settings Change Channel Display Record Defaults Change Default OptionsGeneral Default Options Remind Defaults IR Defaults Channel Manager Signal MeterStart or Reset option Auto Channel Scan Channel List Which are your Favorite FAV Channels Change Access Code Locks Movie Ratings Motion Picture Ratings Table TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV RatingsUse the Cursor PAD , or Channel Canadian Ratings Eng Canadian Ratings English Table Canadian Ratings French Chart Timers Set The Clock Use the Cursor Pads to select DAY Mode on Set Sleep TimerSet Day/Night Timer Set the Language SetupMenu Preference Set the Menu Background Image PowerScreen Saver Picture’s Movement Automatic Power Saving Screen Saver Off AutoRemote Set AV Net AV NET Setup Wizard Example A/V Receiver Setup Press the Select button to start the Setup Wizard AV NET Setup Wizard Example DVD Setup AV Net Setup Wizard Device Settings Learning Mode Example A/V Receiver Setup Learning Mode Use the Cursor PAD To select Other from brand name choices Learning Mode Example CUSTOM/DVD 3 Setup AV Net Setup Wizard A/V Receiver Setup Power Menu Select Exit Setup Caption Display Caption ModeSet Closed Caption Analog Captions TV Tuner Out Set Monitor OutMonitor Fixed Insert MMC Card UpgradesUpgrade NOW Set Stand-By Mode Power Swivel Switch ON/OFF Switch once Equipment Care and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Do not Reception Problems Troubleshooting How can I look for a specific show in the Guide? Is Help available in the Guide? If so, how do I find it?What do the frequencies for Record and Remind mean? Useful Info Agency Regulatory Information Features and Specifications Features Set Dimensions Digital Media Division HitachiHome Electronics Division Canada 1-800-HITACHI End User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software Appendixes Image Input Type Format Aspect Video ID Auto Aspect Index Hdmi QR64866