Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions

In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is

designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 23- 34 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control.

First time use

POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT)

Turns the selected device on and off.

INPUTS BUTTON (TV)

Accesses the INPUTS menu system.

ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio while watching TV.

MENU BUTTON (CBL, DVD, SAT, TV)

Accesses the OSD menu system.

CURSOR/SELECT BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, SAT)

The CURSOR buttons are used to navigate the cursor through the OSD and INPUTS menu systems, and the SELECT button is used to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item.

VOLUME BUTTONS (TV) Adjusts the audio level of your TV.

MUTE BUTTON (TV) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to complete mute if pressed twice. Press it a third time to restore audio level.

NUMERIC BUTTONS (TV, DVD, CBL, SAT, VCR)

Used to manually enter the TV channel, and used for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD menu system.

(-) BUTTON (TV, SAT) The (-) button is used when the remote is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input.

RECORD BUTTON (VCR) Press twice (2 times) to record programs.

SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS (TV, DVD, VCR, CBL, SAT) Changes the mode of the Universal Remote Control to control the device selected.

DAY/NIGHT BUTTON (TV) Select picture mode settings between DAY and NIGHT mode.

PIP BUTTON (TV)

Press to show and change the Picture-in-Picture mode.

EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT)

Exits out of the OSD or INPUTS menu systems if their menu is displayed.

FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) button (TV)

Press to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV) mode.

GUIDE BUTTON (SAT/STB, CBL)

Accesses the program guide of other devices.

INFO BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT)

Displays various information on the screen.

CHANNEL BUTTONS (TV, CBL, SAT, VCR) Changes the channel.

LAST CHANNEL (LC) BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT)

Switches between the current and last channel viewed.

DVD/VCR CONTROL

BUTTONS (DVD, VCR) Controls the precode functions of your VCR and DVD.

PAUSE BUTTON (TV, VCR, DVD)

Press to show and change the Freeze mode of the TV or pause other devices.

LEGEND

 

TV— Television

VCR — Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT — Satellite Receiver

CBL — Cable Box

DVD — Digital Video Disc Player

NOTES: 1. The TV’s remote control sensor is located on the right bottom portion of the TV screen. To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for best results.

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Hitachi 55HDS69, 42HDS69 important safety instructions Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions

42HDS69, 55HDS69 specifications

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