Hitachi 55pd8800ta User Manual

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COMPONENT NAMES
Main Unit
Front Panel
q  Speaker
w  Cabinet
e  Panel
r  Main Power Switch (on the bottom surface)
t  Remote Control Receiver
y  Indicating Lamp
u  Desktop Stand (option)
Rear Panel
q  Handgrips (only for 42PD8800TA)
w  Side Input
e  Terminal Board (External Device Connection)
r  Power Cord Socket
t  Control Panel (see below for details)
Please refer to 
13~17 for the detailed information 
for the connections.
Control Panel (including Card Slot)
q  SD Memory Card Slot
w  Sub Power...

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COMPONENT NAMES (Continued)
Remote Control
q  Sub Power
w  Function Select (TV/DVD/SAT)
     Press this button to select function mode 
indicating LED lamp.
Normally, select “
TV”.e  Input Select/DVD Control/Photo Input Control    Press this button to change input mode. 
     In addition, you can use these buttons while 
operating the selected brand of DVD player or 
Photo Input function.
r  Menu
t  Cursor
y  OK
u  Sound Mode
     Sound mode can be changed each time pressed 
in the following...

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Caution When Moving the Main Unit
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.
42PD8800TA
Whenever the unit is moved, 
it should be lifted forwards 
using the two handgrips at 
the back, and the unit should 
then be held at the base on 
both sides for stability.
PREPARATION
Remote Control Batteries Installation
This remote control operates on 2 “AA” batteries.
1. Open the batter y compartment cover
 Slide open the battery compartment cover on the...

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PREPARATION (continued)
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation
Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( 3 to6 ) carefully besides this page. 
*When installing the unit, use the optional Desktop Stand (SD8G4237 for 42PD8800TA, SD8G5500 for 55PD8800TA). 
Please refer to the user manual of the stand. The Desktop Stand (Option) has been used for the illustration in this manual.
Anti-Tumble Measures
Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning.When installing the main unit, be...

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CONNECTION
Terminal Positions
Rear
q  Power Cord Socket
w  Aerial Socket
e  AV 1
r  AV 2
t  AV 3
y  AV 4
u  Monitor Out and Sub Woofer
i  Service use only
o   
Power Swivel Terminal 
(see 
36)
a   PC Connection terminals
(D-sub 15 pin and mini stereo for 
Audio)
s   HDMI1, 2 and mini stereo for Audio 
Side
d  AV 5
f  Headphone input
g  Photo Input terminal
h  SD Memory Card slot
Connecting Procedure
This unit is ready for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure...

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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
3. Connecting to External Equipment
 Terminals on Rear
AV1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with either Component or Composite output. Depending on whether the 
Y/VIDEO input of your selected equipment is Y signal or Video signal, it automatically regards as Component or Composite. 
When using as Composite, do not insert the jacks into PB or PR.
 If your external device has a Component terminal, COMPONENT connection is...

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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another monitor.
When this output terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal, the same image from 
composite(AV1~5), or S-Video(AV3,5), or RF signal can be displayed to the external monitor. 
Sub Woofer terminal can bring the deep bass sound from the external speaker.
PC terminals (D-sub 15 pin + audio) is connected to PC, which allows Analog RGB signal. 
HDMI...

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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
 Terminals on Side
Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary 
basis after done the connections on the rear panel. 
AV 5 can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and composite output. 
 If your external device has a S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture.
Headphone The detail settings can be adjusted from Audio...

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Information
How to secure the cables.
After connecting all of the cables to the terminals, secure them with the band.
When you secure the cables, please be careful not to tighten too much.
CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
4. Connecting the plug into the wall socket
Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections.
(The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.)
CAUTION
 
Use only the Power Cord provided.
 
Do not use a power supply voltage...

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BASIC OPERATION
Power On/Off
Now, turn On the main power of the unit.  Make sure that the Power Cord 
has plugged into the wall socket.
 To tur n On the power of  the unit:
1.  Press the Main Power switch on the unit.
  The Indicating Lamp will illuminates in Red (Standby mode).
2.  Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote 
control.
  The color of the Indicating Lamp turns into Green, and the image will 
display on the screen. 
 To tur n Off  the power of  the unit:...