Hitachi P42a01a Users Manual

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COMPONENT NAMES
Main Unit
①  Panel
②  Remote Control Receiver
③  Indicating Lamp
④  Speaker
⑤  Desktop Stand
①Handgrips
②  Side Input
③  Rear Input
④  Control Panel (see below for details)
⑤  Cable Clampers
Please refer to 
14~18 for the detailed 
information for the connections.
①  Main Power Switch (
)
②
Channel UP
③  Channel DOWN
④  Volume UP
⑤  Volume DOWN
⑥  INPUT button
⑦  Sub Power button ()
To display the menu screen.
Press both VOL 
õ/ö buttons at the same time for 
more than 1 seconds to...

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NOTE
Some buttons are only for Teletext mode, and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from the use of TV 
mode. Those buttons are indicated by [  ]. Refer to "Teletext" on 22.
Sub Power
Recall
Pressing this button shows the input signal
status.
Source access buttons (TV, DVD, SAT)
Changes the mode of the Universal Remote 
Control to control the device selected.
Normally select TV.
Please ignore “/DTT”. DTT is not related to 
this model.
Input Select
Press this...

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CAUTION
It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may result in physical injury and/or 
property damage including fire.
 Never mix used and new batteries in the device.  
 Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time.
 Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
To avoid possible failure, read the following instructions and handle the remote control 
properly.
 Do not drop or cause impact to the remote control.
 Do not spill water...

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Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( 4to7) carefully besides this page.
When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specified mount units in order to obtain maximum performance and 
maintain the safety.
We assume no responsibility or liability for personal injuries or property damages caused by use of other mount 
units or improper installation.
As for the installation instruction, please read each user manual of the mount units: for Wall Mounting, and Ceiling 
Mounting.
In case of using Wall or...

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CONNECTION
Terminal Positions
Rear
①
  Power Cord Socket
②
  AV1
③
  AV2
④
  AV3
⑤
  COMPONENT IN, AUDIO terminals
⑥
   VAR (Variable) AUDIO OUT terminal
⑦
   HDMI1, 2 and mini stereo for Audio
⑧
   PC Connection terminals
(D-sub 15 pin and mini stereo for 
Audio)
⑨
  (ANT) Aerial Socket
Side
⑩
  AV4
⑪
  Headphone Socket
Connecting Procedure
This unit is ready for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the
Main Power first when connecting external...

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CONNECTION (continued)
3. Examples of other AV equipment that you might  connect to this TV
Two video recorder connection (e.g. to duplicate a video tape)
DVD player:
For superior picture quality, set your DVD player to output an RGB signal (refer to your particular DVD player owner’s 
manual). Always connect DVD players (and other equipment which can output an RGB signal) to AV1 - only the AV1  
SCART socket is compatible with RGB signal. Select AV1 input mode 
19.
NOTE
S-Video signals can be...

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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
Connecting an audio system
This connection allows you to hear the TV sound through external speakers connected to an audio amplifier. To control 
the audio through the amplifier, turn on the TV and the amplifier, set the volume of both to a moderate level, and turn 
off the TV’s built-in speakers (see "SPEAKERS" in Audio menu 
24).
Use a stereo RCA/Phono audio lead to connect the Variable Audio Output sockets to a spare input on your...

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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
PC connection
For best results the PC graphics card should be set to 1360 x 768@60Hz. Before connecting your PC please ensure 
that it is set to this resolution (or one of the other acceptable resolutions listed below) or you may not be able to see a 
picture.
VGA lead
(not supplied)
Use a PC-VGA lead (not supplied) to connect your 
PC to this unit. Plug the lead carefully not to break or 
bend the contact inside of plug.
Select PC input...

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CAUTION
Use only the Power Cord provided.
Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated(AC220-240V, 50/60Hz). It may cause fire or electric shock.
For the plasma television, a three-core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection. Always be 
sure to connect the 
Power Cord to a grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded. If you use a 
power source converter plug, use an outlet with a ground terminal and screw down the ground line.
Ensure...

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When the TV powers on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation menu will appear. You can 
automatically set language, country and channels in successive operations.
1.Press STANDBY
 on the right side of the unit or press  (STANDBY) on the remote. The Language select menu will appear 
first.
2. Press ó/ô or õ/ö to select desired language. Then press ENTER.
3. Press ó or ô to select desired country. Then press ENTER.
4.  Check the aerial then press ENTER.
5. Press...